Maya Rudolph To Replace The “Spokescandies” In M&M Campaigns Following Gender Neutral Backlash

Maya Rudolph has a brand new gig with M&M’s, and that’s to revive order after the backlash from the “spokescandies” rebranded appearances final 12 months. 

When you recall, individuals have been in an uproar when the sweet model gave their animated characters a gender-neutral makeover. The inexperienced M&M went from rocking high-heeled boots to sneakers, whereas the brown M&M obtained a contemporary pair of white Easter Sunday pumps. The new pictures have been printed on the sweet packages, and although Mars, the father or mother firm, was working to be inclusive of each buyer, individuals had a problem with it. 

In an announcement shared on the M&M Instagram web page, the corporate admitted that they weren’t positive if many individuals would even discover the character’s wardrobe change. However, residing within the web age, customers are likely to catch every little thing. Due to this fact, M&M has positioned its spokescandies on the shelf and launched Randolph as a substitute.

“We are confident Ms. Rudolph will champion the power of fun to create a world where everyone feels they belong,” the assertion learn. In a separate IG submit, they referred to as the actress the “Chief of Fun.”

The “Saturday Night Live” alumni, who occurs to be a “lifelong lover” of the chocolate-coated peanuts, stated being the face of the marketing campaign was an honor.

 “I think little Maya would be thrilled to get to work with M&M’s,” she instructed “Today.”

Randolph will seem in commercials and different social media advertising and marketing supplies. Haven’t any worry, the spokescandies will nonetheless make the occasional look.