LeBron James Screams His Lungs Out In New Sprite Ad [THE BRIEF]
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Sprite released its first commercial under its new agency, Translation, which it asked to handle marketing duties last month after working with it on a handful of campaigns over the years. The spot features a new tagline, "For the Thirsty," and includes LeBron James letting out a primal scream after blocking an opponent in a game of streetball. Check it out here:
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