Category Archive: advertising

These guys should win a placement at Mother..

For more information about this go here. Final three are here. For what it’s worth, I really liked the Pro Evo one (it rang true – especially at University)

Positive Associations (or how Sacrum had it right all along)

You know Scorsese won an Oscar, don’t you? The Departed was a bloody good film, as well. However, I mention this now because, as a result of the film, I’ve begun to listen… Continue reading

Soapbox Proclaimations vs Demonstration Led Thought..

Usual policy applies – photo is from WallyG Bit of a wordy title, but nonetheless… In the 20th century, most brands adopted the former position. You are the consumer, we are the speaker,… Continue reading

I just can’t get you out of my head..

La la la..la lala.. lalala la la la… Ever have one of those days where you simply can’t get a tune out of your head? I’ve had one today with this tune. I… Continue reading

Generation Why?

The picture is from Lerema (usual policy applies; I’ll take it down if you wish) Imagine you are a marketeer. You know that your audience is creating more of those strange videos online;… Continue reading

Layered thinking and symbolism..

Click on this picture. Go on, I dare you. Expand it to as large as it’ll go. Does it inspire you? Have you seen the real thing? It looks amazing ‘in the flesh’.… Continue reading

Sod choice. YOU NEED IT BECAUSE YOU’RE WEAK.

Yes, forcefulness may be devoid of subtlety, occasionally lacking charm and not always the most insightful thinking out there. But it can be as effective as a hammer to the forebrain. That’s right… Continue reading

Are Lovemarks Bollocks?

Kevin Roberts. Much maligned man? Complete Genius? Or massive advertising charlatan who is peddling old ideas from the 80s? Well, if you read these articles, you’d be forgiven for thinking that yes, his… Continue reading

The more you know, the funnier it is/The Birth of Easter Egg Advertising…

I’ve got a confession to make. I’m shallow. x I love quick, pithy statements. I prefer reading Stephen King to Jane Austen or Dickens. I prefer playing football than sitting down to play… Continue reading

The great debate/more podcasting..

(NB: Photo is from Assbach’s collection – let me know if you want me to take it down) Just to draw my readers (those that don’t already read one of the best ad… Continue reading