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Dr Pepper Airs TikTok-Created Jingle in National Title Game Ad

The brand leaned into a build-from-social strategy by crediting creator Romeo, with fans seeking details on the licensing deal.

Overview

  • Dr Pepper ran a commercial using creator Romeo’s jingle during the College Football Playoff national championship broadcast on ESPN.
  • The jingle originated in an 11‑second TikTok posted on Dec. 23 that drew tens of millions of views and millions of likes.
  • Keurig Dr Pepper’s chief marketing officer framed the move as building from social content and partnering directly with fans.
  • The ad credits Romeo for writing the jingle, and the company has tagged her across its social marketing.
  • Romeo posted a mock acceptance speech celebrating the moment, while viewers questioned whether she was paid and what the licensing terms include.