http://youtube.com/watch?v=9VxjfMKa9PE Kmart is continuing a strong year of funny viral ads. After the success of "shipped my pants" and "big gas savings" the department store took on a more challenging and expansive topic – yo mama jokes. Except this time instead of hurling insults at one another, the ad features young elementary school children complimenting […]
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Awful Classics: The Mr. Spriggs BBQ song
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 […]
Duracell: Some toys never die
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. […]
One bizarre ad for a children’s hospital
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 […]
2013 Emmy nominations include four outstanding commercials
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. […]
Mr. Met and the Philly Phanatic team up for Stand Up To Cancer
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 […]
The USDA doesn’t think you know how to use a microwave
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 […]
Sound Off: Viewers react to Chevy’s 3.5 minute Home Run Derby commercial
0 comments by David Rogers
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 […]
A fake movie trailer announces the return of Mike and Ike
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. […]
Honey Boo Boo’s odd Watch and Sniff promotion
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 […]
Chelsea soccer players blue themselves in Adidas commercial
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 […]
Progressive sings “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretenders
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 […]
Kenny G is a major buzzkill in new Snickers commercial
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 […]
Rent-A-Center won’t check you out – even if you’re a man in a thong
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 […]
C.J. Wilson is in a series of new commercials for Head & Shoulders and Old Spice
0 comments by David Rogers on 6/28/2013
C.J. Wilson is in a series of new short commercials for Head & Shoulders. Looking to promote their product which contains the fresh smell of Old Spice, Head & Shoulders went back to Wilson after initially using him and Josh Hamilton in a spot a few months ago. This time Wilson is on his own […]
