Monthly Archives: March 2010

Justin Trousersnake and the Lego Table

The prince of pop digs boys and girls…..lego table that is. Creative Review, fffound, Stumbled Upon amongst ‘many, many great’ (c) and good websites have all featured something on our lovely table but nothing beats the fact thats we’re up … Continue reading

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It’s from Glade, you know.

I seldom threaten violence against fictional characters (Colonel Sanders beady eyes aside), but the current Glade lady is treading on thin ice. You know the series of ads about a particularly Desperate Housewife whose hectic social life (a kids birthday … Continue reading

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Part of the game.

Is this the ultimate sponsorship? Is sponsorship even the right word? Is it a brand union? (thanks to Rory for that). The brand is rooted in the event, so much so that Robinsons Lemon was invented at Wimbledon in the … Continue reading

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The fall of the Adman empire.

The Last Advertising Agency On Earth from FITC on Vimeo. A funny take on a message we’re very used to hearing – adapt or die. But is there anyone else tired of the TV spot being the whipping boy? TV … Continue reading

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Another User Generated ad

It looks like Dorito’s are at it again and looking to the public to create their next campaign. What’s more the winner will get £200,000 for it. Great for the winner but not sure what it does for the brand. … Continue reading

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Gaga is as Gaga does

It’s happened. I’m now officially old and cynical. Here’s how i know: This is the latest music video from Lady Gaga and it’s 9 minutes long. Frankly it’s 9 minutes of my life i’d like back please. The song is … Continue reading

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New Doritos Tablet featuring Spice 2.0

Doritos have released their parody on the iPad. I especially like their attention to detail, with Apple-esque employees (including a look-a-like for John Ive) testifying to just how ground breaking the new Tablet is. View it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgqnOqfehJE

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Fat Pigeon, Apple!

There’s something glorious about a piece of copy that serves no purpose but to entertain. A little joke who’s only justification is that it’s funny. This tango ad isn’t new, far from it. And you’ve probably seen it before. But … Continue reading

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Whiskey Flavoured Tic-Tac’s

The pressure on multinational budgets has meant less and less Irish specific product development or marketing initative’s and more and more pan European or worldwide ship ins or adapts. Cultural differences bedammed when budgets are tight; understandably mend and make … Continue reading

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A Metaphor

For what? you decide…but i’m going for agency V crowdsourcing Watch a japanese football team play against LOADS of kids. Weird, but worth watching.

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