Friday, March 27, 2009

"The Hint"

Setting: You're about to graduate, and your long-time sweetheart hasn't proposed to you.

Actions
a. Grow up for awhile and then consider marriage.
b. Propose to him
c...


Really?! Do people actually do things like that?!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Greatest Nike Commercial (circa 2006)

I forgot how much this commercial made me laugh. I hope it brings lots of laughter to your day.

HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!
CANNONBALL!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Get your booty to the gym

This is one way to say it...



(Fitness First, Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

The Bachelor


I have never watched either of these shows (Bachelor/ Bachelorette), yet somehow facebook has made me want to watch 'The Bachelor' by providing viral marketing for this show.

For three hours after the show, my friends were updating their statuses like crazy.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Tough Times


I'm excited to see how advertising will change in the next year or so, specifically due to the economic downturn. Ad agencies and marketing firms will be forced to stretch their dollars... and hopefully engage in interesting guerilla tactics.

To the streets!!!

A few months ago Burger King dropped wallets on Chicago streets.
Contents:
-Map containing Burger King locations
-GIft card to Burger King
-A Burger King ID
-A Burger King sticker
-Cash ($1-$100)
-A pack of gum (Not really, but it would have been a nice touch!)

Get it, King...

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Talking about my generation

When Dad used to work for Pepsi, every time we said "Coke" we had to say "Pepsi, Pepsi, Pepsi" as if to redeem ourselves. I grew up on Pepsi, and honestly never knew anything other than Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer, Orange Slice...

Drastic change in college. I started drinking only Coca-Cola. I would even ask at restaurants if they served Coke or Pepsi products.

Server: We sell Pepsi.
Me: I'll have a water.

Just before the Super Bowl, Pepsi launched a whole new campaign. They redesigned the Pepsi logo, packaging, and most importantly (to me, at least) the commercials. I DVRed the Super Bowl so I could re-watch the Pepsi ads. And my favorite...

What a terrific re-branding job since TBWA's acquisition of Pepsi's American account. May I have a Pepsi?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Snuggie... Sales of 4 million units?!

I heard it on the news. I didn't believe it, so I did further research. And there it was: the first link on google. To Ad Age. It's legit. Hard to believe, but so serious.

The Snuggie commercials have become a favorite between my friends and me. People around in a circle... roasting marshmallows. Looks like some freaky cult. Oh, and my favorite- at a sporting event. Will the day ever come where I'll see the Snuggie in action in a public place? Of course I sent out a mass text "Just in: the snuggie has sold 4 million units!!!!!!!!!!!"

Expected responses: "hahaha" "no way" "that thing actually sold?!"

Actual response: Good to know! My mom bought 5...

The Snuggie is infiltrating my life.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=134080 (If you, also, need proof)