0 comments by Reva Friedel on 8/15/2013
Leo Burnett's "Photo Booth" commercial for Fifth Third Bank's identify theft protection is equal parts creepy and perfection. You don't see the creepiness coming, which I suppose is the point. Identity theft happens when you're not paying attention. Instead of using cheesy dialogue or exaggerated scare tactics, Burnett gives us just the right combination of […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/12/2013
Cleatus, the giant animated robot you've probably seen during NFL games on Fox, may be coming to a city near you. In an effort to promote the launch of Fox Sports 1 on August 17th, the network created a large 6'9" suit of the robot which will travel to various cities to promote the newest […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/9/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hu1eSceg-3U This Subway ad from the UK features Janet, a rather unexceptional redhead who rarely has things go her way. From booking hotels to dating, Janet never quite gets what she's hoping for. That is, until she goes to Subway where she can get exactly what she wants. Got all that? Sounds like a pretty […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/6/2013
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0 comments by David Rogers on 8/2/2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k4v0i9wLaYU?rel=0 Back in March we praised DICK'S for their baseball commercial which felt more like a movie than an actual commercial. We're back talking about DICK'S again (that'll never sound correct) and we love their football commercial which was shot in the same style as the baseball commercial from this spring. The commercial spins us […]
Last NFL season, one of the silliest manufactured controversies in sports occurred when David Whitley of the Sporting News wrote a column criticizing San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick for his tattoos. The notion that Kaepernick couldn't be trusted because he didn't look like Sammy Baugh proved to be even more absurd when CK7 led […]
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 Reva Friedel on 7/30/2013
If you're a woman, you know that the arrival of Aunt Flo each month is met with one of three emotions: elation when it finally happens for the first time (I'm a WOMAN), relief in some scarier instances, but mostly it is just met with downright disdain. However, for the girls experiencing it for the […]
0 comments by David Rogers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
