Thursday, 06 November 2008 |
When in Amsterdam, do as the Amsterdammers do. This seems to have been
the thought behind Ogilvy Action’s clever public awareness campaign for
MTV Switch.
In the city named after a river (Amstel) and a dam, what better way to
create viral attention inexpensively about the rising sea levels, but
to use the canals? Eerily realistic-looking inflatable hands stick out
of the water, holding up a sign with a simple question and the website
address. The idea evokes thoughts of not only rising water but also of
us all sinking, pleading for, and desperately needing, help. - Tuija Seipell
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Sunday, 02 November 2008 |
It's just days away from one of the most anticipated US federal elections in history and both sides are plowing into spin overdrive. Which is why we love this amazing original advertisement that has succeeded in doing what most politicians don't - cut through the crap in a single succinct moment.
Created by creative director - Tor Myhren from Grey NYC, the posters slice through the race issue between candidates - acknowledging that much of this campaign has predictably but stupidly been re-cast as a battle between black and white. Myhren's powerful imagery rightly implies that this is all just distraction, seeking to refocus our attention onto what really matters - the issues.
Even before the results are in, the posters have become collectors items, with New Yorkers unable to help themselves from swiping them off the streets. - Lisa Evans
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 |
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Thanks to Apple and its superior design, marketing, advertising and,
well, anything else to do with creating and selling a product, most
other global communications brands have languished in a kind of
brand-image purgatory. Sony is fighting back with this great campaign
created by Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney, helmed by art director Eron
Broughton. The agency took Sony's earphones and literally mapped out
the New York subway system, mimicking a traditional subway map. It's a
simple idea but powerful in its execution, giving Sony a much-need dose
of coolness. At last, other brands are thinking outside of the square.
Now all Sony needs to do is apply that principle to its actual
products. Innovate or die, guys. - Laura Demasi |
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
To p romote the exclusive thrillers and horror films on 13th Street,
the toilet of a nightclub in Hamburg was specially prepared. Just after
entering the room, the light suddenly goes out and the room is bathed
in Black light. And now a bloody crime scene becomes visible on the
floor and walls: "See what others don't see. 13TH STREET. The Action
and Suspense Channel."
Ad Agency - Creative Director: Bernd Krämer
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Wednesday, 09 April 2008 |
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To launch their new online store, Australian T-Shirt brand Goatboy
("irony will set you free) has been creating some online buzz with an image of the Queen wearing a
T-shirt of Princess Diana with the slogan - "She's Dead, so get over it". Brilliantly executed. |
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Tuesday, 08 April 2008 |
These cleverly playful (and let's be honest a little creepy) images are
part of a print and poster campaign that has recently been launched to
promote the new Ice Station Antarctica experience at London's Natural
History Museum.
The family friendly exhibition is designed for
children aged seven and over and enlists them as ice cadets to brave a
variety of challenges including facing a stinking penguin colony,
coping in sub-zero temperatures and surviving a snowmobile ride.
The portraits are by London based photographer Paul Thompson and recently won three Association of Photographers awards. By Brendan McKnight.
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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
To promote the line of Procter & Gamble’s Wella Koleston Hair Care
Naturals hair colorant, H & C - Leo Burnett Beirut did this
creative piece of outdoor where the woman’s hair, die cut out of the
billboard, allows the color variations of day and night shine through.
Brilliant!
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Friday, 15 February 2008 |
Leo Burnett in Sao Paulo created this simple yet clever ad for Arcor bubble gum.
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Friday, 01 February 2008 |
BMF Sydney has created ‘Ella’, a giant, naked woman in the centre of
Sydney, whose skin is made up entirely of peaches (approximately
24,000); she is a creative and engaging interpretation of Ella Baché’s
brand proposition, Skin Good Enough To Eat.
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Tuesday, 22 January 2008 |
We came across this clever print ad for Vespa scooters. Visually
effective and well executed, it is playful, simple and gets the point
across fast (no pun intended). Nice work team Vespa. By Brendan McKnight
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Monday, 19 November 2007 |
In a world where conservation and efficiency are becoming the standard,
a greater number of companies are doing anything and everything they
can to continue keeping awareness in the consciousness of the consumer.
In this billboard for Philips, a consistent leader in corporate
sustainability, the image of their globe is printed in ink that glows
in the dark. The energy saving poster eliminates the need for
artificial lighting. By Andrew J Wiener
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Monday, 12 November 2007 |
Print Ad for Videocon Washing machines, created by Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai
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Wednesday, 26 September 2007 |
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
Retro video game iconic heroes have been making a come back for some
time now. From T-shirts through to shoes, we have seen the likes of
Mario, Donkey Kong and dare we say their rival, Sega's Sonic The
Hedgehog plastering their pixelated faces all over some funky
wears.
Hot on the heels of this fad, gaming giant Nintendo have promoted their
latest baby Wii in Italy with this interesting wall display created by a series
of posted notes. Behind each not lies a message inviting
the recipient to relive the 80's through some classic games
available on Wii. The post it notes make a nice 3D representation of a
2D pixel. Cute. By Andy G
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Friday, 15 June 2007 |
Roadside billboard ads set out in consecutive order to deliver their
message are nothing new. However when the message is as poignant as
this campaign, drivers sit up and notice.
Using the old flick book art form of animation and motion the
individual images create a fast moving clip to a driver speeding by
them at high speeds. Quite literally, for a speeding driver life can
flash by them in a split second. By Andy G
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Monday, 26 March 2007 |
Isbank in Turkey have created this billboard ad which has passers-by
literally stopping in their tracks. From a distance one sees what
appears to be a cop car hiding behind a billboard, which automatically
makes the passer by slow down enough to read the small text on the
board. "Pay your traffic tickets on time without waiting in line -
isbank.com.tr". To ad insult to injury, it then becomes apparent that
the cop car is a fake cut out. Advertising bastardry at its best. By Andy G
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