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@official_percypig 2025 has been a year of adventure, and I'm thrilled to have my best pal here for the next one! It's somewhere I've been dreaming about, and we've finally packed our bags! Get ready to stock up on your favourite Percy and Colin sweets! 馃惙馃悰 Any guesses where we might be heading? 馃

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Brand mascots announce global expansionfrom @official_percypig

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Overview

The creator uses two brand mascots, Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar, to announce a brand expansion into Australia. The video shows the characters packing a suitcase and their passports, followed by a montage of them visiting famous Australian landmarks, before ending with a title card revealing that M&S Food is coming to Australia in 2025.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Tease a mysterious adventure
  2. 2Reveal destination through clues
  3. 3Make the official announcement

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Themed Announcement
Elements
Montage EditingText OverlayVFX
Account

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook 路 55%

Percy & Colin are off on another adventure...

Verbal hook 路 5%

Give me a chance.

Visual hook 路 40%

Two large, colorful brand mascots (a pink pig and a green caterpillar) are sitting at a table, one of them opening a pink suitcase.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Introduce familiar characters or subjects embarking on an undefined 'adventure,' creating immediate curiosity with a text overlay.

Payoff

A clear, text-based title card that explicitly states the purpose of the journey, revealing the brand, location, and date of the event or launch, providing a concrete resolution to the narrative.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Destination Reveal

To announce a new launch or event in a specific location by framing it as a fun, mysterious journey for brand mascots or characters, building anticipation through clues before a final, direct reveal.

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    The Preparation Proof

    Characters are shown performing actions that confirm a journey is happening (e.g., packing, showing travel documents), solidifying the premise without revealing the destination.

  2. 2

    The Major Clue

    Introduce a single, strong visual cue that heavily hints at the destination (e.g., a flag, a symbolic animal), allowing the audience to start guessing.

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    The Confirmation Montage

    Use a rapid sequence of visuals placing the characters in various iconic spots within the destination, confirming the viewer's guess and building excitement through wish-fulfillment.

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    The Fourth-Wall Break

    A real person breaks the narrative frame to interact directly with the characters, grounding the fantasy in reality and creating a sense of urgency and direct address to the audience.

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Travel
  • Friendship
  • Brand Expansion

Techniques

  • Character Marketing
  • Montage
  • Visual Effects
  • Storytelling

Trends

  • Brand Personification
  • Mascot Marketing

Post caption

2025 has been a year of adventure, and I'm thrilled to have my best pal here for the next one! It's somewhere I've been dreaming about, and we've finally packed our bags! Get ready to stock up on your favourite Percy and Colin sweets! 馃惙馃悰 Any guesses where we might be heading? 馃

Text overlays

  • title 路 beginning

    Percy & Colin are off on another adventure...

  • contextual 路 middle

    PASSPORT

  • contextual 路 middle

    BONDI BEACH SYDNEY, NSW

  • contextual 路 middle

    MCG MELBOURNE, VIC

  • contextual 路 middle

    GREAT BARRIER REEF CAIRNS, QLD

  • contextual 路 middle

    SYDNEY HARBOUR SYDNEY, NSW

  • informational 路 middle

    Hey Percy mate!

  • informational 路 middle

    What are you waiting for?

  • informational 路 middle

    Australia awaits!

  • branding 路 end

    WE'RE COMING AUSTRALIA 19/11/2025 M&S -FOOD-

Transcript

Give me a chance. I'll do my best to kick ass, scream and dance. But when sunset comes, I'll turn around. Take me back Hey, Thursday, mate. What are you waiting for? Australia awaits.

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