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 […]
0 comments by David Rogers
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 […]
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 […]
