Posts tagged "advertising" - Ünnecessary Ümlaut

Feb 24, 2011 1

Art: “Gimpressionism” Hides Gimps in the Wild

Where’s Gimpo?

That’s no ordinary gimp hidden in the trees like so much Sasquatch. That’s SF Giants relief pitcher and fear-the-bearded Brian Wilson‘s gimp, The Machine. But these curious pieces aren’t all about him.

“It’s a panoply of sadomasochistic fellows”

says the creator, SF Copywriter cum Gimpressionist, See the rest »

Jan 11, 2011 0

Epic: Fly Through the New Bulletstorm Trailer

Eat that, Halo.

Awesome work from Wieden+Kennedy and the same creative team behind the killer Dante’s Inferno campaign. Keep an eye out for that hot dog. (Thanks, Matt)

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FOR NON-GAMERS/AD NERDS …
Here’s the original Halo vid See the rest »

Jan 1, 2011 1

LEGO: New Short Film “The Brick Thief”

Another wonderfully imaginative (and moustachioed) LEGO flick from the same SF agency behind LEGO CL!CK, Pereira & O’Dell. (Thanks, DK)

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Dec 15, 2010 20

DWI: The New Hyundai Equus Owners Manual is an iPad

Even more impressive than a first like iPad-as-owners-manual, or a VO from Jeff Bridges, is how the new Equus glovebox can actually fit an iPad. Mine barely holds a glove. Maybe that’s ‘cuz it’s Swarovski encrusted?

$48k iPad comes with free Hyundai

While every Equus comes with a 16GB WiFi Apple iPad you don’t have to own the car to get the app, download it free on iTunes. But it might make more sense if you did.

Nice work from Jera Mehrdad and team at Innocean Worldwide. Music from Future Perfect.

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Dec 9, 2010 0

Choir: Bra Sizes vs. Grolsch Bottles

‘Tis the season to use the word ‘tis. And for advertisers to attempt a new twist on the holiday commercial cliché choir. Here we’ve got bras versus beer bottles. What’s your fave?

The La Senza lingerie Cup Size Choir even has an online component where you can use your keyboard to play the girls. Bonus points.

VS.

Grolsch has assembled “some of the world’s leading musicians” to use their iconic swingtop bottles in a rendition of ‘Oh, Christmas Tree.” Bonus points for using the umlauted güiro instrument. (via AdFreak)

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Nov 19, 2010 0

Adv: What’s In Santa’s Beard?

What’s with facial hair and lottery commercials … remember Moneystache? Actually, that’s the only other one I can remember.

In “Beard World” Oregon Lottery reveals what’s inside Santa’s beard. Hint: a lot less rum and cookie crumbs than you expect. The charming, flossing walrus makes up for it.

Agency: Borders Perrin Norrander Production: Mothership (via adland.tv)

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Oct 22, 2010 0

Awesome: Sears Website Gets Zombified

Huge props to Sears and their agency (Digitas?) for having some fun with their website—and their brand.

Explore http://sears.com/zombies

And check out the “Zombian” mode, too. (Thanks, Mike!)

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Sep 29, 2010 0

AdverGeekery: AXA’s Interactive Print Ad

AXA is Belgium’s “first insurance company to launch an iPhone app”. Hey, it’s a claim to fame.

What’s really cool is how they made a traditional ‘ole print ad interactive—without a clunky QR code or app. ‘Cuz who really is going to go download an app just to view an ad? How they did it is deceptively simple. But it works. Very cool. (Thanks, Josianne)

Sep 27, 2010 10

Geek Out: ASCII Easter Egg on Tron Soundtrack Site

The Tron Soundtrack site just got updated with more detailed info on the soundtrack release and pre-order package.

Here’s a couple Easter Eggs to look for: See the rest »

Sep 8, 2010 0

Fail: Drake University Campaign Aims High

You go, Drake. Way to reclaim the D+ and turn it into something positive. Oh wait, that still looks pretty damn negative. Whodathunkit? (Thanks, Pammy!)

Sep 2, 2010 2

Yum: Glazed & Amazed on the ampm Secret Menu

‘Glazed & Amazed’

Yes, it’s real. And it’s spectacular. You take an ampm Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant and switch out the croissant with glazed doughnuts. It’s all part of the new Secret Menu campaign our team at Ogilvy just launched. Pretty much a big invitation to come up with your own creations and try something new. Go nuts.

‘Glazed & Amazed’ on Vimeo.

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ampm Secret Menu ‘Dough Ray Moo’

‘Dough Ray Moo’

The double-cheeseburger cousin of ‘Glazed & Amazed’.

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Aug 21, 2010 0

MANDOM: Charles Bronson Commercial Collection, Bonus Vintage Posters

Probably the most amazing series of commercials with the most amazing jingle in the world. Ever. There’s so much wrong. And so much right.

Even more amazing? When we stayed with my Sister In-Law in LA, her boyfriend Matt actually had a bottle of the stuff. It’s even got the jingle around the cap.