0 comments by David Rogers on 3/11/2013
Outdoor advertising is usually pretty basic. Simple message, simple photo. Boring. In the case of this advertisement for an indoor skatepark in Copenhagen, the creators broke the usual boundaries by using the elements to convey their message. When viewed normally, the sign is nearly impossible to read due to the fact the message is both […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/9/2013
They don't make video game commercials like they used to. In the case of this Sonic 2 commercial for the Sega Genesis, they really don't make them like they used to. Using the style of an infomercial, we learn that Sonic 2 can do just about everything. Have a bald spot? No problem, here's Sonic […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/8/2013
The Chicago Cubs have announced their new slogan and marketing messages for 2013. The Cubs will use "Committed" for the season and will have marketing campaigns built around this idea and slogans such as "Not if. When" and "Nothing worth having ever comes easy." Committed? If Chicago Cubs fans ever wondered if they were insane […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/6/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wpbU8vlGlzk?rel=0 I was flipping around the dial the other night and I landed on MLB Network, curious to see what was going on in the World Baseball Classic. I was met with the start of the DICK'S commercial above. Over the course of the next minute, I pressed info on the ol' guide, wondering if […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/5/2013
NASCAR's Sprint Cup race on April 13th will have a new sponsor that's sure to cause plenty of controversy. The Texas 500 will now be named the NRA 500 after the National Rifle Association signed a one-year deal to sponsor the race. This marks the second time the NRA will sponsor a NASCAR event, the […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/4/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CFDxkk0Ktr0?rel=0 Electronic Arts (EA) is releasing their latest version of Sim City, the game where you build and manage (you guessed it) cities. Who did they choose as their spokesman? Adam DeVine, or you might know him better as Adam DeMamp, from the hit show Workaholics on Comedy Central. So how does Adam choose to […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/3/2013
Did you watch Saturday Night Live yesterday, March 3rd? No? Me neither. In all honesty, I have no idea who was on the show or whether or not it was worth watching in the first place. What I do know is that the world is buzzing over a mysterious Daft Punk commercial which aired during […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/2/2013
Playtex has a new print ad that caught our attention. It's also safe to say that's the first time any man has written that sentence without immediately bursting into laughter. The ad which appeared in the March 2013 edition of Glamour magazine, promoted Playtex's "Fresh + Sexy" wipes which … keep your beaver clean, for lack […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/27/2013
If you picked up a copy of the New York Times on Feb. 25th, you might have noticed an extremely clever print ad courtesy of Game of Thrones. An ominous shadow of a dragon stretches across two pages of the New York Times promoting the new season of Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, the shadow spans […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/25/2013
This Nestle Grand Chocolat ad from France features an android indulging on some chocolate. The eating of such a delicacy appears to inspire emotion and thought for the android, proving just how rich and delightful the product is. At least, that's what we think is going on here. Honestly, this commercial might have spent a […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/24/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yPjNcFQwSc4?rel=0 Get your tinfoil hat on, it's time for a conspiracy theory. Take a listen to the GEICO Paul Revere commercial above and pay close attention. Around the 0:16 mark, Revere turns around to return to his game of charades after warning that the British are coming. His friends (or family, we're not sure) make […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/23/2013
The Doggie Doo commercial above was exposed to me for the first time while I was watching a rerun of Animaniacs this weekend. The Hub, a channel that shows programming mostly geared for children (and for adults that love Animaniacs), offers a glimpse into the life of children growing up in the 2010's. Hey kids! […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/22/2013
Under Armour is rolling out their "I WILL" campaign featuring Bryce Harper. The ad, one that begins with a quote from Harper himself, depicts the young star of the Washington Nationals doing exactly what you'd expect in an Under Armour commercial – training and working out. Slow motion, weights and music that's designed to pump […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/19/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oDofsLTo8u4 Panera is taking their advertising in a new direction. Instead of focusing on a specific new product or item at their stores, Panera is instead trying to convey a much more serious message by discussing what the company is all about and what happens away from the eye of the consumer. Rube Goldberg machines […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/18/2013
It might be hard to believe, but Taco Bell was once branded "The Fresh Food Place." Seen in this commercial from back in 1979, Taco Bell took on a position that's not only currently held by Subway, but one that's pretty comical some 34 years later. Best of all, check out the outfits the Taco […]
