House to Apartment: How Maxwell’s Playful Rebrand Brews Fresh Relevance
Kraft Heinz has temporarily renamed its 133-year-old Maxwell House Coffee as Maxwell Apartment to better reflect today’s economic realities and connect with a younger, renter-heavy audience. Timed with National Coffee Day, the playful rebrand uses the housing metaphor to highlight affordability and practicality in an era of rising costs. The campaign’s “12-month lease” offer, which bundles a year’s worth of coffee for about $40, reinforces value while delivering a dose of humor. Although the product remains unchanged, the creative repositioning helps the brand stay culturally relevant and relatable. By blending nostalgia with modern storytelling, Kraft Heinz demonstrates how established brands…