Corporate Blogging at its Best
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads, Social Media News on Feb 4th, 2011
Last week an Alabama-based law firm initiated a law suit against Taco Bell, alleging false advertising. The lawsuit claims that Taco Bell’s products are comprised of some sort of “Frankenmeat” consisting of meat-like substances and oat products, neither of which fulfill the USDA’s standard for advertising a product as “real beef”. Taco Bell, cheeky little [...]
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads, Social Media, Social Media News on Dec 1st, 2010
Today is World Aids Day and the goal of the day is spreading awareness and raising money to help fight HIV AIDs. Some stars are doing their part to help raise awareness and money through a promotion called The Buy Life Campaign. The premise behind The Buy Life Campaign is that stars such as Lady [...]
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads, Social Media Funnies on Nov 15th, 2010
A little while ago Joanne wrote a blog post entitled Lessons Learned from the Old Spice Marketing Campaign. Later I wrote a follow up article entitled Axe’s answer to the Old Spice Man. Now, in case you have not yet seen it, we are bringing you Sesame Street’s take on the ridiculously awesome smelling man.
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads, Internet Marketing, Social Media, Social Media News on Nov 5th, 2010
For many years, marketers have scrambled to secure their product in the few 30 second ad spots allotted during the televised NFL Super Bowl. One hugely expensive advertising budget and effective commercial could reach millions and spread into popular culture. But as of late, it doesn’t seem to be such a good deal anymore. Social [...]
Posted in Around the Web, Cool or Interesting Ads on Oct 19th, 2010
Not too long ago our blogger Joanne wrote a post about the ridiculously cool Old Spice guy. Today she sent an image of an Axe billboard that is obviously their carefully crafted rebuttal. Here is the OOH ad: I have been around a while and I vividly recall my grandfather splashing on the aftershave from [...]
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads, Social Media, Uncategorized on Sep 3rd, 2010
Old Spice has experienced quite a surge in popularity over the last few months due to it’s highly entertaining ads of late, featuring the Isaiah Mustafa as the “manly” Old Spice guy. The campaign by marketing firm Wieden + Kenney has achieved millions of viral video hits, as well as 55% increase in body wash [...]
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads on May 12th, 2010
I am very aware that there are some commercials that would never (or should never) see the glow of a television screen, yet are perfectly suitable for YouTube or other online platforms. With that said, there are also some commercials that are simply not suited for TV or web. Is this one of them? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSp3RjwoknA] [...]
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads on Apr 19th, 2010
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Posted in Around the Web, Cool or Interesting Ads on Mar 3rd, 2010
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUCRZzhbHH0] Here’s a cool looking advertisement video from Pedigree shot with a crazy amount of slow motion. I just love how happy and excited the dogs look while getting a treat. I feel pretty much the same way about getting a treat, and I move at about the same speed as well. [ Youtube via [...]
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads, Uncategorized on Feb 8th, 2010
If the title does not convince you that it is time to consider sugaring up your pantry with a box of kids cereal, then maybe you should watch this YouTube commercial: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59QxXzoWEI4&feature=player_embedded] I will be honest, I did not even know they still made Golden Grahams but they were my absolute favourite when I was [...]