Spec Ad #23 - Kleenex - Arm Yourself Against Pollen

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Pollen is no joke for allergy sufferers like myself. We scoff at ads depicting couples frolicking in fields without consequences.

This spec ad for Kleenex employs a darker tone to capture the reality of springtime for people with allergies. The call to action is clear and offers a direct solution for the problem.

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