MUSE Gold

2026

Long Live Taste for King Oscar

Entrant

LITTLE BIG

Category

Advertising - Advertising Campaign

Client's Name

King Oscar

Country / Region

United States

About The Entry

Overnight, tinned fish went from pantry staple to cultural phenomenon. Fueled by TikTok, “Sardine Summer,” or "Sardine Girl Summer", and a new generation of food-obsessed consumers, the category surged - and shelves flooded with new brands. For consumers, choice became chaos.
The challenge for King Oscar was staying relevant to a younger, more female, culture-driven audience without alienating loyal consumers who built the brand.
Rather than chase trends, we leaned into storytelling to communicate quality, trust, and heritage — setting the stage for a modern expression of a century-old brand.

Credits

Partner, LITTLE BIG
John Nunziato
Senior Creative Director, LITTLE BIG
Ben Glotzer
Senior Designer, LITTLE BIG
Ryan Calder
Designer, LITTLE BIG
Jen Gordon
Director, Strategy, LITTLE BIG
Robin Lauffer
Senior Director, LITTLE BIG
Bill Frohlich
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