Why Simple Is Good

While getting my daily dose of the ‘book, I came across this banner ad from the folks at that fruit company:And I thought to myself this is such a simple and cool use of space that really stands out from the increasing intrusive and annoying fare that is being procured as digital advertising – give [...]

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Race Is a Four Letter Word

I’ve thought about writing about this taboo topic for a while, but refrained because I was being a bit chicken. Two things made me do it. Sir Charles wrote a post about it, and this thread on the BR forums. In writing a reply to that thread, I got a little of out of hand [...]

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Smell What I’m Cooking

Not brand-spanking new, but I really like this one.

Credit to Sir Charles for sharing it with moi.

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You’ve Talked Me Into It

I saw this gem over the weekend. Click on the picture to see one of the most compelling arguments I’ve seen. To not go somewhere.

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I’m No Hack

Following Sam’s Saatchi shenanigans and Saatchi’s petty reaction, I’ve had a few emails asking about hacking M&C Saatchi and how I went about it. Far be it for me to indulge, but if you insist.

I was on my placement year at Leo Burnett working on McDonalds and thoroughly enjoying it. However my time was nearing [...]

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Live Wii

Whilst feeding my videogame addiction online this morning I stumbled across this (opens in new window). Nintendo and agency Comment UK are debuting the first ever live cinema ads where two members of the audience will participate with a Wii ad for the ever popular Wii Sports.
The ad will feature a character known as Steve, [...]

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Target Market Don’t Give a Damn

Brilliant or offensive?
I like to think that some things can be both.
(Credit to ibelieveinadv and adfreak)

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Saatchi Summer School Auction?

Have been on the brandrepublic forums this afternoon when I spotted this
Auctioning a Summer School on eBay? Surely a PR stunt?

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Brandalism Vandalised

Brandalism (according to wordspy.com): The defacement of public buildings and spaces by corporate ads, logos, and other forms of branding (brand + vandalism)
There’s something strangely ironic about this:

Then again with all the recent trouble Rockstar Games has been having, it could be a PR stunt.
Banksy in ‘Wall and Peace’ says:
…Screw that. Any advert in public [...]

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Of Jargon And Men

“Ya ya that idea is sooo media transferable” “How many markets can we conceive this campaign in successfully?” “I need that ATL TVC ASAP”
It’s quite shameful but I’ve actually said maybe one of those comments before…and been punished via humiliation for it. The thing is when leaving university after studying marketing you have such academic [...]

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