Happy Star Wars Day 💫
Today, May the 4th, is Star Wars Day. Unless you’re on the dark side, in which case you’re gearing up to celebrate tomorrow: Revenge of the Fifth.
Brands have been posting all kinds of great Star Wars related content today, here’s a rundown of 6 trending ads and social posts that we’ve spotted today.
1. Lyft
Today only, luxury is defined by throwing on the hyperdrive and getting picked up by a piece of space junk that’s just 3-light years away. Kudos, Lyft.
2. EA Star Wars
Because ya, they’d obviously want to chat about Star Wars in their spot for the new Jedi Survivor game. Pulled out the big guns.
3. Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has turned on Darth Mode.
4. Dodge Ram
A new force is coming, hopefully the folks at Dodge aren’t on the dark side.
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5. NASA
NASA is celebrating Star Wars Day by educating folks about locales in our solar system that share similarities to the fictional ones found in a galaxy far, far away.
6. Weber Grills
Weber reimagined some of their grills and BBQs to look like iconic Star Wars characters.
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Lastly: Not an ad, but worth your time.
We couldn’t end this Star Wars themed version of The Ad Spot without sharing this post from Tucker the Golden Retriever.