KFC Canada Gives the Colonel a Hockey Makeover
KFC Canada Gives the Colonel a Hockey Makeover · 2025-10-07 · 4 min read · By Zanni GA — BM Outdoor

KFC Canada Gives the Colonel a Hockey Makeover

Zanni GA — BM Outdoor 2025-10-07 4 min read #OOH #Outdoor Advertising
Quick answer: KFC Canada’s OOH campaign gives the Colonel a hockey smile, celebrating toughness, humour, and national pride in a bold cultural play that resonates with fans across the country.

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It’s a playful OOH campaign that gives the Colonel a hockey smile—missing two teeth—to celebrate Canada’s passion for the sport and its sense of humour.

The campaign was developed by Courage, KFC Canada’s creative agency of record, and directed by Canadian filmmaker Mark Bone.

The Colonel’s hockey smile appears across Canada on billboards, store signage, packaging, rink boards, social media, and even jumbotron footage.

Because it embraces hockey, one of Canada’s strongest cultural symbols, and ties it to KFC’s brand personality of grit, fun, and authenticity.

That simple visual ideas grounded in national culture can become powerful storytelling tools, making OOH campaigns both memorable and emotionally resonant.

Bottom line: Through a clever collaboration with Courage, KFC Canada transforms its iconic mascot by giving the Colonel a hockey smile—missing two front teeth. The campaign blends humour, identity, and culture across billboards, packaging, and arena activations, showcasing how outdoor advertising can connect brands to a nation’s spirit.

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Written by: Zanni GA — BM Outdoor  ·  Reviewed by: Ed Saenz, CEO — BM Outdoor

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