Everyone Gets a Little Excited with Fiat & Viagra
So I’ve wanted to write about this advertisement for quite some time now but just haven’t got around to it. There are some ads that try to fake you out with what they’re trying to advertise and this is a great example of that. Then starts out by showing a young (at heart) couple where the wife is “ready to go-Pun intended.” The husband excitedly runs to the restroom to take a little blue pill. But, alas he accidentally drops it out the window and it goes for a ride through the city. https://youtu.be/7lcc62nrl9Y At the and of the tumbling journey of the blue pill it was swallowed by the The Fiat 500X which…
Marketing Job Search – Update
A video explaining my experience in the post MBA job search thus far.
What Happened to agencycompile.com?
Agencycompile.com has changed significantly since the last time I tried to use it seriously back when I was living in Boston. I wanted to ask the community out there, why this change happened? What you guys think about it? Do you guys the site got better or worse since making the transformation? I remember it as being a simple website, with a plain look, feel and login that was very appealing to me. That appeal stemmed from knowing of a site where I can look up agencies based on size, specialty, billing ranges and most importantly to me location so that I can submit my resume to open positions. Now,…
Steve Jobs Memorial Site Designed in Style of the Original Mac OS Interface
This is yet another attempt at a vlog for Inside That Ad. This blog discusses a promotional Steve Jobs memorial site by Rememberum, a new startup. Project: Promotional Steve Jobs Memorial Site Agency: Rememberum
Thanks for the “Likes” by Domino’s
Domino’s, a company that doesn’t usually use the literal meaning of its name very often in advertising did so, recently. A video from Crispin Porter + Bogusky, the company’s ad agency shows 8 million dominos knocked down as a thank you to their Facebook fans for all the “Likes.” Check out the video after the jump.
Geico Happier with Mutombo
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo joins in the fun of American commercialism. In this commercial for insurance company Geico, Mutombo does the thing that he made into an art form during his NBA career “block.” Mutombo blocks people’s shots in various real life situations. For example, he blocks a business executive’s shot away from the trash can, a college coeds laundry is on the floor instead of the laundry basket, a 10-year old kids’ cereal is swatted all over the grocery store, all because Mutombo is so enthusiastic doing what he loves, “blocking.” All the while repeating some of his more memorable catch phrases such as “Not in my house” in…
Los Angeles Dodgers Name Walton Isaacson Agency of Record
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Walton Isaacson (WI) has been named the team’s advertising/marketing agency of record for 2013. WI will report to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lon Rosen. “The Dodgers are excited to welcome Walton Isaacson to the team,” said Rosen. “We look forward to the start of Dodger baseball and a working relationship with WI that will help to elevate our club’s marketing and creative objectives.” Read more at: http://kissmyblackads.blogspot.com/2013/02/los-angeles-dodgers-name-walton.html#.USOfl1ojorg
ITA’s 2013 Favorite Superbowl Ads
The ads below are the ads that Inside That ad thought were the funniest during this year’s Super Bowl. We hope you enjoy our picks. Please let us know what you thought of this year’s Super Bowl ads and let us know if there are any you think we should feature on ITA.