Sep
21
Thanks to a creative OOO campaign that included what was surely a nightmare of a media buy, New Yorkers can get mugged, harassed, and sexually assaulted on a vintage-style subway train! Woooo! N-Y-C! N-Y-C! N-Y-C! The stunt is meant to promote HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, which takes place in Gotham during the prohibition era 1920s. I’ve …
Oct
24
In this Saatchi & Saatchi print piece, we see what a wonderful job Tide does of cleaning an unsettling assortment of food stains. Not sure why this dude was eating duck sauce, salsa, and yogurt during the same sitting, but it’s a clever visual execution. Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi New York CDs: Maru Kopelowicz, Michael Vaughan, …
Sep
08
I hate sounding critical (that’s a lie), so before I start, let me say this: it’s a beautiful thing to see agencies creating incredible multimedia pieces that refuse to abide by the old standards of traditional execution. I just hope people care. Absolut Vodka and agency TBWA\Chiat\Day just released their short film “Lemon Drop” featuring …
Aug
10
In an interesting (see: desperate) attempt to land a prestigious position at mega agency CP+B, a couple dudes from Miami Ad School of Madrid are hitchiking from NYC to Boulder on a Crispin Porter pilgrimage. I feel bad for CP+B. They’re probably thinking “Shit, these hippies are either going to get road slaughtered on the …
Mar
28
All the creative experts will tell you the same thing – “the best ideas can be described in just a few words” This certainly rings true for DDB’s print series for Adorama. Life doesn’t stop for pictures, so you better have a fast camera. Witty concept, simple execution and a clear connection to the product. …
Dec
25
Here’s one for the holidays….a hilarious spot for the NY Lottery by DDB in the Big Apple. Great example of how minimalistic writing and fantastic execution/acting can make a terrific ad.