Ariel and Peter Crouch Turn Laundry Into a One-Man Show

Peter Crouch might have retired from the football pitch, but he's still helping people score... their laundry.

In Ariel’s newest spot for "One & Done," the brand once again taps into Crouch’s signature charm to tackle the everyday confusion of laundry routines.

Backed by Fresh Film and director Sye Allen, the campaign turns a basic chore into a playful spectacle, with football analogies that positions Ariel’s all-in-one product as the only detergent consumers need.

"Just as there’s only one number 10 on the pitch, One & Done takes center stage as the undisputed MVP of the laundry line-up," the company said in its press release.

It emphasizes the product’s simplicity compared to shelves filled with pre-treatments, stain removers, and separate detergents.

Fresh Film’s ongoing partnership with Ariel continues to build on its strength for lighthearted, character-driven ads.

Earlier this year, the production house and brand launched a similar spot with Crouch. 

In it, the football star gets into absurd scenarios that ultimately get his white shirt stained.

From catching an incoming football with his chest to landing on a muddy farm, all these are no big deal for Crouch, thanks to Ariel's "Big One" stain and odor remover.

The newest product boasts effectiveness equal to two pods, keeping the star's clothes fresh and clean each and every time.

The latest installment in the campaign is equal parts entertaining and effective, becoming another standout addition to the production house's growing portfolio. 

A One-Wash Solution

The hero spot kickstarts with a man in a grocery aisle confused over the multiple instructions that laundry additives require: pre-treat, pre-soak, and post soak.

"When did getting your clothes clean become such hard work?" Crouch, who narrates the spot, tells the viewers. 

Then comes the Premiere League winner to the rescue with the Big One, which has built-in pre-treat and double stain and odor removal. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The exaggerated setups draw laughs while reinforcing the product’s core benefit: you only need one solution to get the job done.

With Crouch’s familiar face and Allen’s comedic touch, Ariel keeps its messaging approachable and easy to remember.

Our Take: Does Ariel's Latest Ad Land? 

To me, Ariel's brand identity and Crouch's easygoing personality are a match made in heaven.

Additionally, I find the brand’s approach to the campaign smart because it doesn’t just make use of his star power, it also fully integrates him into the brand's core messaging.

It manages to keep things light while driving home its product benefit.

Overall, the latest efforts are a good reminder that celebrity marketing works best when the personality naturally fits into the message.

Speaking of easygoing personalities, Owen Wilson was recently tapped by delivery platform Wolt for a campaign to show consumers they have "nothing to worry about."