The spot celebrates the lengths people will go to get their hands on even just one bite of gooey, creamy, cheesy Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Directed by Hank Perlman of Hungry Man for CP+B and set to Marvin Hamlisch’s “What I Did For Love,” this :45 features the various ruses, sneakiness, and outright thievery by Kraft Mac & Cheese lovers of all ages. “What I Did for Love” was written by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban in 1975 for Broadway, and has been recorded by many artists since. This version for this commercial was arranged by JSM Music, New York.
CreditsClient Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Agency CP+B Adam Chasnow, VP/executive creative director; Michael Raso, creative director; Paul Sincoff, associate creative director/writer; Kyle Jones, associate creative director/art director; Chad Hoppenwasser, VP/director of video production; Katie Porter, sr. integrated producer; Alina Moeller, jr. integrated producer; Bill Meadows, executive music producer; Jorge Ivan Vargas Perez, music producer. Production Hungry Man Hank Perlman director; John Lindley, DP; Caleb Dewart, line producer; Kevin Byrne, Dan Duffy, Mino Jarjoura, Nancy Hacohen, exec producers. Editorial The Now Corporation, NY Jesse Reisner, editor; Renn Cheadle, assistant editor; Nancy Finn, exec producer. Post Method, Santa Monica, Calif. Kelley Bumbarger, lead compositor; Robert Owens, exec producer; Ananda Reavis, post producer. Post Company 3, Los Angeles. Stefan Sonnenfeld, colorist. Graphics/Animation Buck, Los Angeles Music JSM Music, NY Joel Simon, arranger, creative director, executive music producer; Doug Katsaros, arranger. Audio Lime Studios, Santa Monica. Mark Meyuhas, audio engineer; Matt Miller, engineer’s assistant; Kelli Espinoza, mix producer.
Barilla, LePub Navigate Subway Commute To “Togetherness”
On World Pasta Day, October 25, Barilla partnered with the NYC subway to turn its iconic “Spaghetti n°5” pasta boxes into “Togetherness Tickets,” offering free subway rides. At a special Barilla newsstand near Hudson Yards station, commuters could pick up a pasta box that, with a tech insert, worked like a regular subway ticket to open the turnstiles.
More than just a ticket, Barilla’s campaign was an invitation for individuals to step out of their solitary routines and connect with their loved ones over a delicious pasta meal. According to a global survey commissioned by Barilla in August 2023, 60% of respondents confessed to eating alone more frequently over the past two years, forsaking shared meals for a quick bite on their own.
The primary reason cited for this shift toward solitary dining is busy work schedules. A significant 48% of people surveyed lamented that their working hours kept them from sharing meals with their loved ones, highlighting the impact of our on-the-go lifestyles on quality time spent with family and friends. Additionally, geographical distances from family and friends contributed to the rise of solitary meals, with 37% acknowledging it as a growing obstacle.
Although people are increasingly eating alone, as a resounding 63% of people admitted to eating solo during the week, a remarkable 93% believe that regularly sharing meals has a positive impact on relationships with friends and family. Building on this emerging desire, Barilla wanted to remind us of the impact of food and more specifically pasta, in fostering better human connections.
Sometimes a friend or family member is just a few subway stops away. So get together and share a pasta meal with a box of Barilla, which also serves as a... Read More