Articles in the Advertising Category

In Japan, Don’t Have a Cow – Instead, Have A …
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Posted in Advertising on 6 June 2012
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In the US, we might say, “Don’t have a cow,” but apparently in Japan, if it’s so good, you have a ……, of course, of course … Sadly we never get ads this interesting in the US … it’s a few year old but this will still be weird 500 years from now.

The Sprite Beach Shower Dispenser
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Posted in Advertising on 29 May 2012
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Be fun to have one in the backyard … Also a video … NSFW if you’re not allowed to see people in bikini’s …

If You’re a Fan of ESPN’s THIS IS SPORTCENTER Promotional Ads …
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Posted in Advertising on 24 May 2012
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ESPN has a bunch of the current ones up and available on their YouTube page … Here’s Mr. Met & Josh Hamilton shooting the breeze at the coffee machine just like in your office.  🙂 You can find some older ones here at ESPN’s This is SportsCenter archives. And a complete recap at Wikipedia.

When Batman Was Cool & Not Cold …
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Posted in Advertising on 24 May 2012
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Er, is is it just me or does this Mountain Dew promotional display for the new Batman film seem to make the Bat Crusader less than cool and more weird and not thirst appetizing? He looks real happy to have a crotch full of ice and Dew. Where’s Robin for this?  

It’s July 17, 1955 – What Is There To Do Tomorrow?
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Posted in Advertising, Disney on 8 April 2012
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Humm, this might be interesting … I mean, they make nice cartoons but what else is there? I better go fast, this thing’ll probably shut down in a few months … $1 to get in? Who would pay that much? There is a great home movie from 1956 if you want a wayback machine trip […]

Lego – All You Need is Your Imagination
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Posted in Advertising, Lego on 31 March 2012
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Fun LEGO poster ads … More at ModernMet.com

Despicable Me 2 – Official Teaser Trailer
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Posted in Advertising, movies on 28 March 2012
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Totally hilarious – ok, it helps if you’re sense of humor is the same as a 4-year old. I watched it 5 times in a row. 🙂 You do have to wait until 2013.

How Kmart Lost the Attention of Discount Shoppers – Ad Age
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Posted in Advertising on 23 March 2012
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Why Kmart Lost the Attention of Discount Shoppers … “It seems impossible to believe now, but Sam Walton once had Kmart envy. The legendary founder of what is now earth’s largest retailer was so envious of his competitor that he would tour its stores, openly gushing. “Kmart was his example of how to do everything […]

Old School Vintage US Travel Posters – WPA Era
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Posted in Advertising on 22 March 2012
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Fun look back at Mental Floss … most also available at Amazon.

100 Years of the Chevrolet Logo …
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Posted in Advertising on 22 March 2012
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Via MiliaBlog. BTW, The 1969 Camaro won for best Chevy of all time. Though Chevy kind of stacked the deck by not including a bunch of other choices in their brackets.