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Samsung Ad Fools World With 'Tim Cook' Imposter
12 Sep
Summary
- A man named Tim Cook from New Zealand stars in a Samsung ad.
- The ad features the man praising the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.
- This occurs shortly after Apple unveiled its own foldable phone.
Samsung New Zealand has released a humorous advertisement featuring a local man named Tim Cook, who shares the name and a slight resemblance to Apple's former CEO.
This New Zealander from Palmerston North stars in the ad, offering a glowing review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, stating "Best phone I've ever had."
The campaign launched recently, following Apple's September 9 event where the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, were unveiled.
Apple's entry into the foldable market comes years after Samsung pioneered the technology with the original Galaxy Fold in 2019.
This stunt also plays on the recent executive changes at Apple, with John Ternus now leading product launches, following Tim Cook's transition to executive chairman.
Samsung's ad cleverly leverages the name recognition and a symbolic handover of the stage from the former Apple CEO.
