Dec
30
I love, love, love this print series for Toronto grease palace Dangerous Dan’s. Few reasons why. First off, it’s wildly offensive to animal activists and healthy-active-living hippies. Second, it loudly goes where most are afraid to go: gluttony. It makes so much sense to play off of our deep and dirty innate desire to pig …
Dec
29
Alright, so here’s my argument: Yes, this is a way impressive technlogical feat. The fact that your webcam tracky do hickey can notice me blinking is mind blowing, albeit a little terrifying. But what was the message again? Your car moves fast and I blink every few seconds and something and you don’t want me …
Dec
28
If you drop one of Japan’s infamous Kagatani knives, you run the risk of impaling your below-floor neighbours. Very simple piece with nice art direction. Not sure why the fat woman’s apartment is so frighteningly immaculate. Regardless, good stuff….though it hardly compares to this gem. Agency: Grey, Tokyo, Japan ECD: Masayoshi Soeda Copywriter: Kei Oki AD: Shinmei Yamamoto
Dec
27
Draft FCB (Germany) and VEBU (Vegetarierbund Deutschland) want you to swap out your holiday goose for a scrumptiously ass-like vegetarian dinner this year. I’m not sure exactly what the intended message is here because I’ve never wanted to murder and devouour multiple geese more than after having watched this spot. My cousin was telling me …
Dec
25
A very merry Christmas to everyone out there in Internet land. I hope you all enjoy this sacred day as we celebrate the death and reincarnation of Cupid the reindeer. Feliz Navidad!
Dec
24
Leave it to those Grinch worshipping Italians to ruin the jolly Christmas vibes going round. Y&R Brands (Milan) put together this not so festive holiday card series for UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) to raise awareness about homeless children (?) or something. The traditional x-mas-y cartoon images on the front …
Dec
24
The Victorian Government (Melbourne) and agency Magnum Opus spruce up our holidays with this lovely 30s, where we don’t get to watch a toddler drown. It’s part of their ongoing “Play It Safe By The Water” campaign and it’s quite a powerful (albeit, boring for repeat viewers) spot. Agency: Magnum Opus, Melbourne, Australia CDs: Mike Allen, …
Dec
22
While this is hardly in keeping with the European ethos of French Canada, agency IG2 wants to make sure everyone everyone’s schlong is well-hid with this promotional stunt in Quebec City public washrooms. The effort is part of a campaign for Canac Hardware Stores, with the line reading: “For more privacy from your neighbours.” Brilliant …
Dec
21
Feast your eyes, tree huggers. Today we’ve got two smart eco entries from Auckland and Shanghai, respectively. The former is from Colenso BBDO for the Auckland City Council. In an attempt to clean up the city’s garbage filled scenery, they created these neat-o trash bags that end up looking like shrubberies. So, instead of litter bags …
Dec
20
Here’s an ad with a guy who has squirrels for hands. If I haven’t sold you yet, I really don’t know what else to offer. This is proof of the potentially shallow but very real effectiveness of humour and entertainment in advertising – even if it doesn’t convey a profound message about the brand. There’s …