Feb
06
Print series for ControlArms.org.That banana gun would make for a cool Warhol spoof. Sobering facts + a no frills design = very effective. Meanwhile, in Amnesty International-ville, they’re celebrating 50 years of fighting violence in an equally yellow campaign. Agency: Efekt, USA AD: Christian Guthier Copywriter: AMP Illustrator: Christian Guthier
Apr
12
“Takeover” executions. So hot right now. First one is from Amnesty International and I can practically taste the frustration of every user that can’t immediately swipe to the next page for 5 seconds. Second is a YouTube mutiny by Desperados, which takes you into the underground party world….or something. You tear walls apart with your …
Feb
16
Probably the most powerful spot being aired in Canada right now – here’s some sobering work from Toronto’s Agency59 for Amnesty International. Agency: Agency59, Toronto, Canada CD: Brian Howlett AD: Andrew Gillingham Copywriter: Brian Howlett
Nov
22
Amnesty International is at it again with another batch of metaphorical candle ads. I hate to be the critic, but from the way those fuses are lined up, things aint looking too bright (ha!) for that child soldier….Christ, that woman is gonna be completely incinerated by the time our triumphant flame gets to the Scranton …
Oct
07
Amnesty International is out promoting peace again. God, they’re so predictable. I like these creative petition sheets though. Copy reads: “Your signature has the power to stop torture/executions” I guess those will be bullet-proof signatures that they’re collecting…. Agency: EJE DDB, Puerto Rico CD: Leslie Robles AD: José M. Rivera Copywriter: Aníbal E. Quiñones
Jun
12
So, Amnesty International really wants to protect people – but apparently they have a complete disregard for the safety and humane treatment of miniature wax figurines. Hypocritical much? Pffffffffftttt Agency: TBWA Paris Title: Death Penalty ECDs: Eric Holden, Rémi Noël Copywriter: Benoît Leroux AD: Philippe Taroux
Dec
26
In an attempt to raise awareness for contortionists and human trafficking, Serviceplan in Germany decided to shove some lady in a clear suitcase at baggage claim in this guerrilla style effort for Amnesty International. If I was illegally smuggling women across the world, I would choose a more opaque piece of carry-on. Regardless, it’s a …