Jul
28
Last week, Funny or Die did a hilarious spoof of the over-analyzed “PMS” milk campaign. Now, thankfully, we have another hilarious spoof to enjoy. It’s from a group called Milk Is Cruel. Or, at least, that’s their URL. I couldn’t be bothered to look into the matter. I was literally slurping down a nice cold …
Jul
27
Seriously. So let’s stop talking about how money is tight and things aren’t doable. I made some wicked crafty Christmas ornaments when I was 6 and my piggy bank held no more than $1.58. Time we quit staring at the dollar signs and start decorating them until they look cool as shit.
Jul
26
And Coppertone sunscreen, of course. Should have opted for the barbed wire. I hope a shark eats him. Agency: Euro RSCG, São Paulo, Brazil CDs: Paulo Gomes, Marcelo Bresciani, Sidney Braz AD: Alexandre Tommasi Copywriter: Monica Zimmermann
Jul
25
Line reads “driving and social media just don’t mix.” Maybe someone should pass that along to Chevy. Was he trying to make it all the way across to Riverside? What a bitch. Evil Kenevil/I could have done that without breaking a ball sweat. Really nice and simple idea. Advertising Agency: N=5, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Art …
Jul
22
I’m just trying to imagine how difficult it was for the writers to contain their laughter at the shoot, as they instructed and then watched Fabio roll around on a piano like the no-dignity, washed up, hilarious, amazing celebrity that he is. What’s the verdict, people? I’m thinking this is going to be a smash …
Jul
21
Brazilian agency Moma Propaganda has been stripped of their 2011 Cannes Lion, which they won for the sexually discomforting ad below. The piece attempted to glamorize the Sportage’s dual air conditioning feature by doing a cartoon juxtaposition between an innocent schoolyard scene and sexual romp fantasty. Waaaaiiit for just one second here sally. You’re telling …
Jul
20
Funny Or Die has released a spoof series of the controversial “PMS” milk campaign that Goodby Silverstein recently rolled out. Not going to lie, the copy on these ones is at least 48 times better than the originals.
Jul
19
Hot on the heels of Cannes – advertising’s official circle jerk -, the 2011 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Commercial are out. The 6 spots in contention include 2 entries a piece from TBWA and W+K respectively. IMO, the Chrysler spot should win. No, it’s not the kind of ad that drives creative types bononkers, but …
Jul
18
(via Copyranter) Here are some beauty ads from the 70s for Lee brand pants. I’ve written before about the wonders of abstract fashion marketing and how being shallow but cool in your messaging can still work wonders for a brand – especially in a product category that’s driven by intangible trends and subjective tastes. But …
Jul
15
Annnndd our Tasteful Campaign Of The Week goes to……Goodby Silverstein and the California Milk Processor Board! I know what you’re thinking – what do consumers in Houston think about the ads? Well since I refuse to google more than one news article about the campaign, I can answer that question: (via) “I don’t think it’s very …