0 comments by David Rogers on 5/4/2014
It’s almost impossible to keep track of all of the different marketing and advertising strategies and campaigns GEICO is using to sell insurance. There’s the pig, the gecko, the camel and a host of others. You can add yet another to the list as GEICO rolls out an ad pitching their motorcycle insurance set to […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/28/2014
Jack in the Box has tried to be edgy with some of their advertisements in the past. If you remember, the company ran this ad for a few months discussing how size matters. It wasn’t funny or particularly clever, but it was noteworthy enough to get people talking. This time Jack is back and he’s […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/26/2014
BMO Harris Bank is a pretty large bank. They reportedly have over 600 branches across the entire country, with approximately 1,300 ATMs dotting the map. They’re not the largest bank, but they’re certainly not the smallest. You’d think a bank, or a company for that matter, this size would be able to afford some images […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/25/2014
Do you suffer from Second Hand Stink? What is that, you ask? It’s when your significant other uses the bathroom and you have to suffer through the unpleasant aftermath. Apparently there’s a product designed to combat just that. Meet Poo-Purri: Here’s how you use it: Spritz the bowl before-you-go and no one else will ever […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/22/2014
Have you ever been watching TV and an awkward scene comes on right as your mom/dad/grandparent walks in the room? Of course you have. It’s happened to just about everyone. Those moments are, unfortunately, unforgettable. HBO, specifically HBO GO, is looking to save you from those awkward moments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_wuFgbymME This is probably a bit too […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/20/2014
The random red couch commercial from McDonald’s is horrible. Specifically, the song about the random red couch and the Dollar Menu is one that’s excruciatingly painful to hear. If you’ve been spared from this commercial to date, here’s what you’re missing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Ol1kxdiNg Just awful. If you’re an advertiser thinking of trying to use a witty […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/18/2014
How would you market your new rabbit pizza? If you’re Hell Pizza, a chain located in New Zealand, you use a billboard and attach a bunch of rabbit pelts to it. Real rabbit on your pizza and real rabbit on your billboard. A perfect match, we suppose. As you might imagine, the billboard has been […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/16/2014
Gatorade Fierce is trying to position itself as the ultimate sports drink. Apparently that means commercials depicting Bryce Harper as one juicy, Gatorade-covered player. It also means baseballs which morph into Harper’s screaming face. The whole thing is … interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wywLKat-q_s It’s actually pretty much the same ad we’ve seen for ages from Gatorade, but […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/15/2014
The new season of Game of Thrones didn’t really need any marketing. Despite that fact, we saw several online videos and commercials promoting the show. In Denmark, the Game of Thrones marketing was a bit more creative. Now you have a place to tie up your dragon when you pop in the grocery store. […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/12/2014
Go Daddy loves the bizarre. Their Super Bowl ad featured Danica Patrick as a bodybuilder running down the street. It was odd and it didn’t make us want to run out and buy some domains from the company. The Patrick angle was an unusual shift from Go Daddy’s usual sex-filled spots. It appears to be […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/10/2014
Planet Fitness is trying to market itself as the gym with new equipment, low prices and no judgement. It’s not a bad angle, but it’s a shame they’ve rolled out these ads with people so lame we can’t help but judge. And judge we shall! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjc2AWYUSBc&list Selfie is already a tiresome word. Sure, there’s been […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/8/2014
Taco Bell is one of hundreds of chains trying to capitalize on the Happy Hour concept. It’s an attempt to boost sales during a slow period of the day (2pm-5pm) despite the fact the usual idea of Happy Hour involves alcohol and hanging out in an establishment which is nothing like Taco Bell. With all […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/7/2014
We’re usually pretty supportive of Reese’s. Their commercials are basic, yet they always capture our attention and keep us entertained. Due to their simple nature and limited text, you’d expect the ads to be perfect – especially when it comes to spelling. That’s not quite the case. Watch for their slogan at the very end […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/6/2014
In honor of The Masters starting in just a handful of days, ESPN unveiled a couple new “This is SportsCenter” commercials featuring Bubba Watson. Watch as Watson and his caddie attempt to navigate the office while avoiding a treacherous obstacle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJP2cHUmrUY In another spot, Watson answers the age-old question about where all those tiny golf […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/5/2014
Pepsi has unveiled their ad campaign for the 2014 World Cup. In a spot titled “Now is What You Make It”, Pepsi showcases some of the game’s best players during an interesting commercial which offers a fresh take on a familiar David Bowie song. Watch as Robin van Persie, David Luiz, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Agüero, Jack […]
