Last August, Lay’s Potato Chips invited people to submit ideas for the future flavor of Lay’s, the nation’s best selling potato chip. The company reportedly received 3.8 millions submissions to the “Do Us a Flavor” contest, which were then cut down to 20, by a panel of chefs and flavor experts. To generate excitement for […]
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Facedeals, developed by the RedPepper advertising agency, is an app that uses facial recognition technology to push Facebook users deals and discounts from participating retailers. How does it work? 1) A store has a Facedeals camera installed. 2) The user opts in to the Facedeals app and connects it to their Facebook* account. 3) The
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I was loosely following updates on the 2013 CES show in Vegas (thanks to the folks at CNET.) I’ve always found it pretty exciting to peer into the future of what may become common place in our daily lives and think about how these advancements may change the way we create, function and live. The
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In a seven day week, day eight would bring us back around to Sunday. On this particular eighth day, God made a farmer and Dodge made a winning two minute ad. America said it was good. Those 108 million viewers who said it was the “most creative” may have been duped six ways to Super
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I want to start out by apologizing for this blog post. While doing research for this incredibly difficult topic, my boss walked up behind my computer and asked me what I was doing. Did I mention I was going through all the sexy Super Bowl ads at the time? Yep. The new, male Calvin Klein
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Much like the actual game itself, I felt like the commercials got better with each quarter. Here’s my play-by-play of the 4th quarter. Leon Sandcastle The NFL Network placed a name in to the public consciousness with Leon Sandcastle. Whenever a spoof name is needed, Leon Sandcastle will be there. Will it make people tune
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Third Quarter of Super Bowl 47 had to be the most exciting in many years, unfortunately it was due to the record tying punt return, the black-out delay and the attempted 49er’s comeback…not so much on the ads side. I think the goal of Super Bowls ads is to introduce, entertain and/or promote corporate good
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Coming off a big first quarter that featured great car ads from Audi and Hyundai and a Bar Refaeli appearance, (however repulsive you may or may not have found it), I had my hopes up for a big second quarter. But much like the San Francisco offense, there just wasn’t much to see leading up
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Each year for the past 5 (give or take) years, we’ve divided up the Super Bowl and taken a look at the best and worst executions on the world’s largest/most expensive ad stage. Nick has graciously broken down the first quarter for us here. OK, if I put a client in the Super Bowl, I’d
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When you talk about advertising campaigns, it’s hard not to mention video. When you’re talking about video, it’s even harder not to mention the word ‘viral.’ It’s easy to be blinded by the dollar signs in your viral jackpot fantasy, but advertisers must beware the gamble. After all, you wouldn’t quit your job to pursue
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With over 20 years of media buying experience, Adam Forsythe combines strategic insight with data-driven precision to connect brands with their ideal audiences. His expertise spans digital, social, and traditional media, allowing him to craft balanced, results-oriented campaigns that drive measurable ROI. Known for his collaborative approach and strong industry relationships, Adam consistently delivers value through thoughtful planning, smart negotiation, and performance optimization.
