As we’re now into the beginning of the 2014 year…it’s only natural to look back on the good and the bad of 2013. Well, thanks to Tim Nudd of AdWeek…we can all enjoy a countdown of the worst 25 brand fails in 2013. From poor casting to painfully misguided creative direction, distasteful copywriting, social media […]
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Thank you Volvo for making a commercial featuring Jean Claude Van Damme doing the splits between two reversing trucks. Idolatry aside, Volvo really hit the mark with their latest commercial. It’s an interesting stunt that shows off the Volvo Dynamic Steering technology in their trucks. Check it out for yourself here. Back to the point
Jean Claude Van Damme is awesome! Read More »
“There was a time, a time before cable. When the local anchorman reigned supreme. When people believed everything they heard on TV. This was an age when only men were allowed to read the news. And in San Diego, one anchorman was more man then the rest. His name was Ron Burgundy. He was
This Ron Burgundy ad is kind of a big deal. Read More »
I am not talking about air conditioning (AC), but a new look at Atlantic City (AC). When most folks hear Atlantic City they think gambling and night life. AC wanted to change this perspective and launched a traveling road show to bigger cities for folks to enjoy first hand other things AC has to
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First of all, I will say the NBA has not made any indications or public announcements saying the new sleeved jersey designs are making way for advertising opportunities. So you might say, “Michael, how could you possibly draw such a farfetched, cockamamie conclusion?” It’s not so cockamamie and here’s why: updated jerseys simply have
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If you have been paying attention to any advertising or business news lately, it’s no secret that JCPenney has been going through an identity crisis. In fact, it was brought to my attention by Buzzfeed, that if you Google image search “JCPenney logo” more than six different logos appear at first glance. How did
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A few weeks ago, I was sitting at Tumbleweed’s bar about to order a margarita when I noticed a few names in the liquor section I’ve never seen before. No, I’m not talking about Jose Cuervo or Don Eduardo – try George Clooney and Justin Timberlake! These guys are not only gorgeous, rich, talented,
The latest celebrity craze is… tequila? Read More »
Kate Spade introduced her younger sister — Kate Spade Saturday — to the world in June ’13, and she’s taking the Kate Spade “Live Colorfully” philosophy to a whole new level. Saturday is a younger, fresher, more casual and affordable brand perfect for a younger, fresher, more tech-savvy demographic. Following its launch online, Saturday debuted a
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Someone at Domino’s Pizza deserves a little pat on the back or at least an “Ahh, I see what you did there.” Changing a logo and re-branding a company the size of Domino’s can be a disastrous undertaking if not handled properly. You always want to show that your brand is fresh and cutting
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We have highlighted some pretty cool (if mostly useless) advancements in beverage service on our blog, including Coke bottles made of ice and Budweiser Buddy Cups, but this one might just be the most amazing. And useless. The Beer Player. The folks at Beck’s Beer and Gyro Constructivists have come up with a process by
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Ed brings 15 years of traditional and digital media sales experience to the agency, giving us a perspective most agencies don’t have. When he’s not working or seeking new knowledge, Ed hangs out with his wife, two kids, two dogs, one cat, and a hamster. And yes, the cat and hamster are best friends.
