Brawny® Redefines Category Strength with New 3-Ply Paper Towels and Bold Brand Relaunch
- On May 5, 2025, Georgia-Pacific announced a nationwide rollout in Atlanta of Brawny's new 3-ply paper towels alongside a refreshed brand identity and campaign.
- The launch responds to consumer demand for a tougher towel that confidently handles tough messes in a category that has seen little recent innovation.
- The campaign called "Summon the Strongest" features updated packaging developed by JOAN Creative and a modernized Brawny Man mascot to reconnect with today's consumers.
- Brand leaders Amanda Earley and Jaime Robinson highlighted that the campaign cements Brawny’s category strength while the 3-ply product meets the needs of 79% of consumers seeking improved durability.
- This integrated effort by Georgia-Pacific and creative agencies Bulletproof and JOAN suggests Brawny aims to reclaim relevance and redefine strength in a mature paper towel market.
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