Posted on December 4th, 2008 by Jessica
BBDO Dusseldorf has released a new suicide-themed Pepsi Max ad campaign that DEFINITELY should be pulled. The ads show a blue, bean-shaped character simultaneously shooting himself in the head, with blood coming out the back of his head. While there is a noose round his neck, and poison in his other hand. The bean is supposed to be “one very very very lonely calorie.”
Haven’t they learned yet? Suicide ads have generally landed agencies and marketers in hot water. For example; Volkswagent pulled an ad which showed a man trying to jump off a roof. Similarly GM received backlash from anti-suicide groups for an ad which showed…
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Posted on December 4th, 2008 by Chris Nifong
I just wanted to make a quick note to tell everyone who has commented on any of the blogs I have written thank you for reading and leaving comments. However there is no really great way to respond back unless I comment on my on blogs as well. I don’t think people come back to see if anyone has written a response when they say something so this is just to acknowledge that I do appreciate your visits and I read everything you say.
Chris Nifong is a designer from NC who appreciates his free time now that he works till…
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Posted on December 4th, 2008 by Jessica
This morning I was sent a link to a pretty great site. TheBigHint.com is a great site from Lexus where you can email your loved ones a hint about which Lexus vehicle you want this Christmas. It’s a fun site to visit. When you get to the site, you are greeted by a very happy looking avatar of different people showing great excitement, one would have to guess that they are getting a new Lexus this year. Next to the excited faces is the tagline: You’ve been extra good this year. Here’s a chance to drop a subtle hint that you deserve…
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Posted on December 4th, 2008 by Jessica
I came across this video from Ogilvy Argentina for Coca-Cola. It’s an interesting take on the after effects of shaking a bottle. The world turns into a fun…video game of sorts. Check it out:
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Posted on December 2nd, 2008 by Jessica
Lately the spots for Playstation have been a little odd, reaching beyond the realms of normality - definitely attention grabbing. This newest spot from Deutsch in Los Angeles for Playstation 3 is no exception. Entertainment basically takes over an urban neighborhood because of one person’s drawing. The ad is all about the effects, keeping viewers trained to the video graphics and movie scenes as they come to life and literally invade a cityscape with the action.
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Posted on December 2nd, 2008 by Mike Jenkins
I don’t have the XBox 360; I can’t afford the Playstation 3–it’s just not in the budget right now. But I do have a long history of playing video games, and still consider myself a comic book collector and semi-geek. Typically, when I see a commercial for a video game, I say “hmm, interesting.” I never have the itch to actually go out and purchase the game, or the console with which to play it.
I do get that itch with Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. There are very few games that capture me nowadays; Metroid for Nintendo is one of…
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Posted on December 1st, 2008 by Jessica
American Heritage, the history magazine recently revived under new ownership, is gamely plowing ahead under the old-media dynamic — trying to combine editorial content with print advertising. Its current issue shows how stirring that mix can be.
Currently on newsstands is the magazine’s special Lincoln issue, focused on the 16th president. The Illinois Bureau of Tourism bought the back-page ad, depicting Lincoln with the caption, “Walk the same halls and streets that led him to the White House.”
On the flip side of that page, however, is an ad for a commemorative Civil War ring emblazoned with the Confederate Flag.
“It’s a little uncomfortable,”…
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Posted on December 1st, 2008 by Chris Nifong
Did you watch it last night? I did. I’ve always liked Britney. We have the same birthday, which is Tuesday. Because of that and she has always been a cute blond I’ve been a supporter. We all know she was over exposed and then went a little crazy. With a lifestyle like she has I can understand. I knew it wasn’t over for her when she shaved her head and stabbed an SUV with an umbrella. The time has come for her newest cd release and it will he on shelves on our birthday this Tuesday. What better way to…
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Posted on December 1st, 2008 by Joel Kirstein
Professionally speaking, some people get all giddy over things that most others would find very strange. For me, it’s POP/POS/Displays! I always have and always will get a thrill, kick out of and smile from going out into stores and movie theaters and seeing what the brands and entertainment companies are doing when it comes to POP/POS/Displays. I went back to the stores a few thousand times to ask the managers for these displays, standees, POS, etc. They realized that it was easier to give in to me and give me the object my obsession, just to get rid of me. I loved the dimensional nature. The size. Maybe it was the stench of stale popcorn and corrugate? Who knows?
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Posted on December 1st, 2008 by Joel Kirstein
It’s almost midnight, you have to come up with a logo identity program for a client with a nebulous product and a scattered brand strategy that splits more hairs than static electricity and a blow dryer. Where do you go to get inspired? Where DO you go?
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