The Swedish furniture giant IKEA has usually been the first to let people know that Christmas is around the corner and this year was no exception, though with a different emphasis this time around.
The campaign "Let's put Christmas together" is about a perfect imperfect Christmas season and the importance to not lose oneself in stress and perfectionism during the season of light and peace.
Together, song and image create a rather typical family Christmas, with none of the unrealistic demands of a "perfect Christmas" one might see in commercials, reminding people of the calm that must be cherished during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We encourage people to put Christmas together their way, while creating a bond with the IKEA brand and the assembly time required for their products.
To change the idea of a "perfect Christmas" with a strong connection to the brand with the slogan "Let's put Christmas together". It doesn't have to be perfect or according to a pre-determined formula. Christmas can be different depending on the family, culture and situation. The commercials underline the importance of enjoying the Christmas season, no matter how it's put together.
Christmas is perfect even though it's imperfect!
The campaign won an award for the best TV commercial at the Icelandic Advertising Awards in 2023.
The campaign shows charming yet imperfect Christmas times enjoyed by all