How Sonic Drive-In Solved Its Identity Crisis With Two Guys
Problem Solvers7 Jul 2025

How Sonic Drive-In Solved Its Identity Crisis With Two Guys

Remember the Sonic “Two Guys” commercials? That simple marketing campaign transformed the brand — but creating it wasn’t simple at all. In this episode, Cliff Hudson (former Sonic CEO) and Craig Miller (former Sonic CIO) share how the “Two Guys” campaign emerged through testing, refinement, and real-time feedback. This low-budget idea turned into a powerful brand asset. Hungry for more? Check out their book, Bricks and Clicks: How We Drove Sonic into the Digital Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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