What was the name of McDonald's 2003 global advertising campaign that began with a song by Justin Timberlake?

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McDonald's 2003 global advertising campaign associated with a song by Justin Timberlake was “I'm Lovin' It.”

The campaign introduced the phrase as a worldwide brand platform. Timberlake appeared in a promotional music video for the song, while the advertising rollout used the phrase, music, and visual identity across multiple markets. The campaign was created through international agency work involving Heye & Partner and was adapted for McDonald's global use.

The slogan is often treated as though Timberlake wrote or performed the entire advertising concept independently, but the campaign was a corporate marketing program built around a broader brand platform. “I'm Lovin' It” also differs from earlier McDonald's lines such as “You Deserve a Break Today.” Its longevity helped make it one of the chain's most recognizable modern brand signatures.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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