Ad of the Day | Your Groceries are Never Just Groceries
Dec. 19, 2023
Following Emma's story in "The Peach," Esselunga returns to Italian television with a TV campaign of the story of Carlo and Marta, and their friendship that endures over time, thanks to a walnut.
The second instalment of Esselunga's narrative once again highlights the emotions of people with their everyday life stories.
A festive Christmas atmosphere is heightened by the exchange of gifts between two children, that becomes an unexpected Christmas surprise 15 years later. The tagline "Your groceries are never just groceries" continues to be the foundation on which the narrative is built.
Roberto Selva, Director of Marketing and Communication at Esselunga explained:
"With the second instalment of our story. We wanted to portray a tale of friendship that withstands the passage of time and distance. We did this through a walnut, a symbolic fruit that aptly represents the concept of care."
Esselunga focuses on the stories of people and customers who enter its stores every day, giving a deeper meaning to an ordinary daily gesture, such as grocery shopping.
The campaign is created by the New York-based creative agency SMALL, and "The Walnut" was directed by the Rudi Rosenberg through Indiana Productions.
Related News
Rady Children's Health Champions "Stubborn Optimism" in First Brand Campaign
Created by SMALL New York, the campaign celebrates the community spirit around a child’s health
CoorDown Asks People to Just Evolve for World Down Syndrome Day
For World Down Syndrome Day 2026, CoorDown presents the international awareness campaign created in collaboration with the New York agency SMALL
Ad of the Day | Amplifon Unveils "The Special Test Rooms," A Global Campaign Celebrating Better Hearing
The campaign was developed by New York–based agency SMALL, produced by Skipless / Movie Magic Int., and directed by Andrew Lane
Latest News
Aug. 23, 2026
No Sushi Signs Keith Fraase, Bringing the Emotional Rhythm of Past Lives, Severance and Shogun Into Commercials
The filmmaker-first post house adds Fraase to its editorial roster as it continues its push to bring acclaimed film
Aug. 23, 2026
Oxford Road's Ranking of Comedy Podcast Performance Proves A-Listers Aren't Always Closers
ORBIT revisits its comedy podcast ranking to find new names, more competition, and better ad performance



