A friend sent me this viral video… the Jamba Juice Cheeseburger Chill Smoothie… and I couldn’t help but laugh. Very well produced, to the point where the product actually seems believable. And that’s the point of viral video after all. Job well done.
Heck, I’d buy one just for the novelty.
Retargeter has an interesting infographic on online advertising (click for the large version):… Read more
To promote the England Blind Football Team (yes, you heard right), online betting site Paddy Power ran the ad above, which features a blind footballer kicking a cat. After receiving more than 1,000 complaints, the UK’s Advertising Standards… Read more
Image: Vapour Trail/Flickr Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith and perseverance to create a brand. -David Ogilvy Your brand defines who you are. Without a brand, you’re a business nobody. Yet building an effective… Read more
You’ve probably seen the Old Spice guy, former Seahawks wide receiver Isaiah Mustafa, online or on TV. He’s the stud featured above who embodies manly possibilities via the scent of Old Spice. Parent company Proctor & Gamble’s Old Spice ad… Read more
via nighthawksforever Love them or hate them, big fast food chains are here to stay and influence our dietary habits and lives. McDonald’s, as one of the globally most recognized companies, has had to endure some ad spoofs over the years. But… Read more
Google Office Zurich There are few jobs that don’t require at least a minimum amount of creativity. But how can employees think outside the box if they’re trapped inside one? Luckily, more and more companies across the globe realize that a… Read more
Retailers around the country are offering tax day freebies to ease your April 15 pain. Here’s a complete list of all the nationwide tax day freebies we could find: Starbucks: You get a free coffee if you bring your own mug. (This is actually an… Read more
Nike has aired a new Tiger Woods commercial that’s very different from the standard sports spots. A camera focuses on Woods’ solemn face while the voice of Tiger’s father, Earl, gives the following insight: Tiger, I am more prone to be… Read more
Infomercials captivate. That’s their job. If they hold your attention long enough, you might find yourself picking up the phone and ordering that tomato peeler, talking dog collar, or remote-controlled bathroom caddy. Yet some infomercials leave… Read more
A chorus of pantsless men sing astride a knoll. After airing a Super Bowl commercial last night featuring men singing in their underwear, Dockers is giving away free khakis in a a raffle. You enter your name, gender, email address, and ZIP… Read more
Super Bowl XLIV shaped up to be a good year for commercials. Here are the 5 best commercials we’ve seen for Super Bowl 2010: Snickers Game Worth it just to hear Betty White say “That’s not what your girlfriend said…” Doritos Dog… Read more
Why Netflix increased its prices.
NPR takes a look at the money, promotion and risks behind Charlie Sheen's antics.
Bing wants to share daily deals, too--and just launched an aggregator to do it.
Forbes offers a solution to the Wisconsin standoff.
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