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18 Apr '13

Indie Lisboa Film Festival

IndieLisboa and ad agency Leo Burnett released this hilarious campaign to promote the their film festival. The TV and print ads play on the thought that Hollywood is running out of new ideas. So skip the blockbuster and watch a indie film instead.   Client: Indie Lisboa Agency: Leo Burnett, Lisbon, Portugal

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15 Apr '13

Wyoming Department of Health · Anti Smoking Ads

Strange, shocking, funny, and awkward are a few words you could use to describe this series of anti smoking ads for Wyoming’s Department of Health. The campaign, created by Sukle Advertising & Design, features three interesting ads to promote the free counseling services offered by the Department. The three ads give an entertaining but strange insight…

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12 Apr '13

Dove Men + Care · Slow

The crew at Ogilvy & Mather poke fun at women’s shampoo commercials in this ad for Dove’s Men + Care shampoo. With strong emphasis on the cliche slow motion, gliding effect you see in most women’s shampoo commercials, you’ll notice every twist, turn, and nod is over embellished but that’s perfect for this ad. Client: Dove’s…

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03 Apr '13

Xtra Space Storage · Clever Business Cards

Business cards? Really? Yeah, we kind of hate that they still exist, but it’s still a great way to give a strong first impression and stand out a bit. So, when Xtra Space asked ad agency Y&R to develop their business cards, they came up with a clever design to make their business card stand…

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27 Mar '13

Chicken Licken · Orphanage

Painsworth Hill Orphanage isn’t an enjoyable place and from the looks of it every kid there would seize any opportunity to get out. In what appears to be a dream come true, this lucky girl gets that opportunity and hits the jackpot with her new family. They’re energetic, “stylish”, and most importantly happy to welcome her to…

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27 Mar '13

Cologne Zoo · Happy Easter

Making the most of the upcoming holiday, Preuss and Preuss put together three Easter themed advertisements for the Cologne Zoo in Germany. Each ad highlights an egg personified as animals featured at the Zoo. Great timing and complimenting visuals make these ads Yay worthy. Happy Easter! Client: Cologne Zoological Garden Agency: Preuss and Preuss, Berlin,…

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