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A New Class of Cuddly Mascots is Seeing Everything from AI to Tap Water
Brands are bringing back mascots as a way to build recognizable identities in a crowded media landscape. Crocs is launching Niles, a 6-foot crocodile, joining Liberty Mutual's Liberty Biberty and Stanley Black & Decker's talking toolbox Stan. The appeal is consistency and emotional association. Unlike celebrities, mascots can become long-term brand assets that reinforce the same personality across campaigns and markets.
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