0 comments by David Rogers on 8/1/2013
You'll see a new, iconic athlete promoting Subway in the near future. The world's largest restaurant brand (seriously – they have 39,700+ locations) has named Pele as their new Global Brand Ambassador. The legendary Brazilian soccer star will appear in advertisements as well as various promotions for the company. Subway finally addresses soccer with their […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/30/2013
By now you’re probably aware that Fox Soccer – also called Fox Soccer Channel – will be disappearing from your television set. The channel which soccer fans have come to know and love will be replaced by FXX, a new entertainment channel. All of Fox Soccer’s programming will shift over to the newly created Fox […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/26/2013
Did you know that BBQ can be sensual? It is over at Mr. Spriggs Barbecue, a Midwestern establishment known for its brisket and pork, but loved for its rhythmic commercials. The Mr. Spriggs Barbecue song aired in the late 2000s and was so catchy that it easily could have claimed some airtime on the local radio stations […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/24/2013
Duracell wants you to know that their batteries last a long time. A really long time. So long that your child's toys will never die, potentially leading to some awkward zombie-esque confrontations. In a series of ads from Grey – Singapore, children are playing with new toys while older, similar toys lurk in the background. […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/22/2013
We probably could present the large banner above for Advocate Children's Hospital without any additional commentary. The ad, as seen on Reddit, is one that might leave you scratching your head. Advocate Children's Hospital is so nice and comfortable that children will be begging for more serious injuries. "Darn – I wish I shattered more […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/18/2013
Did you know the Emmy Awards recognize outstanding commercials? They do, but the award often goes unnoticed due to the fact the broadcast focuses so heavily on actors, actresses and designer clothing. This year four commercials are nominated for a 2013 Emmy in the category of Outstanding Commercial. Relax: Progressive didn't make the cut. […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/17/2013
Mr. Met and the Philly Phanatic aren't best friends. As representatives of division rivals, the tension between the two is almost palpable. However, when it comes to supporting a good cause, the two are able to put their differences aside and join forces. http://youtube.com/watch?v=USWzziRbpeo?rel=0 In this commercial for MasterCard, Mr. Met and the Philly Phanatic […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/16/2013
Microwaves are one of the easiest appliances to use. Most of us use a microwave on a fairly regular basis. In fact, using a microwave ranks somewhere between clapping your hands and watching TV on the "easy tasks to perform" chart. Insert food. Press buttons. Remove food. Simple, right? According to the USDA, we're all […]
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Chevrolet played a prominent role during the 2013 Home Run Derby. Besides sponsoring the event itself, Chevy ran a three and a half minute ad near the conclusion of the derby. As expected, the ad created plenty of buzz. Some viewers loved the overall message. Others couldn't stand a commercial which may have been […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/15/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DpQKkGG4F48 A phony movie trailer featuring Mike and Ike candy might have recently caught your eye. Starring Ryan Carlberg and David Douglas, the trailer depicts an action film following the split and ultimate reunion between Mike and Ike. The goal of the trailer is to announce that Mike and Ike are officially back together again. […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/10/2013
We're about to discuss Honey Boo Boo. If the mere mention of this show incites anger within you, feel free to click that little X at the top right of your browser window. We know we're just adding to the problem which is Honey Boo Boo, but we're an advertising blog and this method of […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/8/2013
In an effort to preview the team's new uniforms for the 2013-14 soccer season, a few Chelsea players turned things blue. Very blue. Chelsea's new ad campaign is all about blue paint. Specifically, throwing said blue paint on their players. Chelsea's new slogan is: "It's blue, what else matters?" The team aims to show passion […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/3/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNcfDozvE8 Flo from Progressive sings in the company's latest commercial. Surprisingly, it's not as bad as you might expect. In order to promote the company's loyalty program, Progressive dimmed the lights and had Flo sing The Pretenders' "I'll Stand by You" to a customer. We have no complaints over the song Progressive selected. It's a […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/2/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SKANj5frsAs Snickers has a new commercial in their widely successful "You're not you when you're hungry" campaign. This time the scene is a card game with a rowdy group of guys. Everyone eagerly asks Jake to provide the ending to a funny story, but Jake is actually Kenny G playing an incredibly somber tune. Way […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/1/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZySQSwklV6w Rent-A-Center wants to let you know that they'll never check your credit score. They also want you to know that they won't check you out if you're a gentleman that wants to wear jean shorts and a thong. Rent-A-Center is going down the familiar avenue by using shocking humor to promote the company's overall […]
