0 comments by David Rogers on 3/23/2013
Ford of India has some explaining to do after they ran a series of ads depicting hostage and bondage situations in print materials promoting the Ford Figo hatchback. The ads were designed to promote the expanded cargo room in the Ford Figo, but it's safe to say that this might not have been the best […]
0 comments by Reva Friedel on 3/22/2013
We're not sure which billboard went up first, but Burger King's media buying team may want to reconsider this ad placement. Croissan'wich's can have up to 30g of fat EACH and the sodium levels are off the charts – so they are, you know, full of things that cause heart disease. Can you imagine eating […]
0 comments by David Rogers
You've just settled in to watch hours and hours of NCAA tournament coverage on CBS. Instead, you're met with Alan Kalter, the man famous for being the announcer on the David Letterman show, and he's here to talk to you about your colon. Kalter wants you to get a colonoscopy. In fact, he's having one […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/21/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Zmq_0OMpW1c?rel=0 Sorry Bryce Drew – your memorable buzzer beater in 1998 that pushed No. 13 Valparaiso past No. 4 Ole Miss was awesome, but apparently it's not as awesome as an astronaut. At least, that's what AXE is telling us in their new commercial for AXE Apollo where a galactic spin is added to an iconic […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/20/2013
McDonald's and annoying, pointless advertisements go hand in hand. Unless you've permanently removed it from your memory (lucky you), you'll recall the "Fishy Fishy" song which made television nearly unwatchable for the better part of a month. As it turns out, those of us in the United States have it easy. This French McDonald's ad belongs […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/19/2013
This Canadian print ad for Purina's Fancy Feast cat food is a real head-scratcher. We understand the overall concept, that while your other dreams won't come true at least your dream of feeding your cat some fancy food will, but we're struggling to understand how anyone out there thought this concept would produce a worthwhile […]
0 comments by Reva Friedel on 3/18/2013
That young fellow you see in the photo above is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. In his only season at Kentucky, he helped lead the Wildcats to the 2012 National Title. He now plays for the Charlotte Bobcats. Why is this important? I'm glad you asked. Deadspin pointed out that Nike is using the above image in a […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/17/2013
Your browser does not support iframes. The Seattle Mariners have produced some terrific commercials over the course of the past several seasons. In fact, the Mariners have often received more positive buzz about their advertising than they have about their play on the field. From a commercial that perfectly captivated the phenomenon that was Ichiro […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/15/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zYobaOOlqaE?rel=0 What are Bobby Knight and Digger Phelps up to these days? They're sharing a 2 for $20 at Applebee's, of course. The two are enjoying a meal, allegedly bonding over some of Applebee's entrees. A buzzer-beater sets Phelps off, yelling at Knight before gently he gently knocks over a stool. Knight steals the show, telling […]
Incredibly, Pete Rose and Playboy model fiance Kiana Kim's reality show Hits & Mrs. was shelved after one season. In fact, it barely made it through one season. The last two episodes were moved from TLC to something called Destination America so as to prevent as many people from watching the abomination as possible. Keep […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/13/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iwEomDcoG1c?rel=0 Gatorade has released a new commercial titled "The Path of the Lightning Bolt" which takes us on a journey through sports history as Gatorade evolves from its creation to the product we know today. Starting back in a lab at the University of Florida and traveling through time to the present day, the company […]
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5mHPo2yDG8?rel=0 Pepsi MAX disguised Jeff Gordon and sent him to a used car dealership. Gordon then asked one unsuspecting car salesman to go for a test drive – one he won't soon forget. Assuming the car salesman isn't in on it – judging by his believable reactions, we don't think he is – this is […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/12/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_gWk_yKtEdo?rel=0 What better way to promote your "Stress Protect" deodorant than by making innocent people think they're wanted fugitives? This Nivea ad – or should we say event/stunt – was filmed at an airport in Germany where unsuspecting people were placed at the center of a police manhunt. The individuals had their picture discretely taken […]
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 […]
