Radio Shack and Robin Thicke · #UWANTIT
In an ambitious attempt to introduce their brand to a younger market, Radio Shack rolls out this spicy ad to promote the Beats By Dre wireless speakers. Pivoting the popularity of Robin Thicks single Blurred Lines, the ad nearly reached one million views on Youtube a week after its launch. The spot is identical to…
Read MoreSouthern Comfort · Whatever’s Comfortable
In the second installment of Southern Comforts “Whatever’s Comfortable” campaign we find our favorite beach walker has been replaced. Alternatively, we’re introduced to a fresh and equally interesting character getting his hair washed at the local beauty parlor. You could argue that the new star doesn’t have the same presence as the ace in the original but there’s something…
Read MoreSilver in the City · Not Your Average Gift Store
Based in Indianapolis, SIlver in the City is an unconventional gift store that sells jewelry, houseware, and a frequently updated array of whatnots for those hard to gift people in your life. In their new campaign from agency Young & Laramore, Silver in the City highlights a few of their interesting gifts with some laughable lines….
Read MoreOld Spice · Shave
Old Spice is known for their goofy, off the wall TV spots. But compared to others this one is the most bizarre we’ve seen to date. Usually their ads do a great job of mixing the weird with the humorous but this one falls short. What do you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpKd1WQAscA&feature=player_embedded Client: Old Spice Agency: Wieden + Kennedy,…
Read MoreWhen Accidents Go Viral · Windows Training Camp Ads
In a new series of ads for Windows 8 bizarre and interesting competitions take place to portray the the benefits of the new operating system. Originally intended for Asian markets these ads were a hit everywhere after being posted on the main Microsoft Youtube page by mistake. These ads are the kind of weird we…
Read MoreGuitar Player Magazine · Good Music
Leo Burnett makes two cool ads for Guitar Player Magazine. The ad reads “Nothing goes right when music goes wrong.” with two graphs displaying some interesting information. The data has no direct relation but if you love good music these ads make perfect sense. Aside from one minor typo we approve of these ads. Nicely…
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