Category Archive: advertising

Mistakes are made…

But when they are done in this way, you can’t help but smile. x Whilst I’ve bemoaned brands adopting the Innocent tone of voice, when it’s inappropriate, I think it’s quite endearing for… Continue reading

It was only a matter of time..

Well, it had to happen. Someone’s decided to parody the Dove ad: Made me happy at least. It does pose a question though – where do you move the campaign to now if… Continue reading

iPhone communication thoughts..

Well well.. possibly the biggest product launch of the year. x Would you do a Steve Jobs and present it all on your own? Or would you let your employees help explain it?… Continue reading

It’s the little differences.. Or how BBH saved Christmas..

Forgot to mention this at the time – many thanks to Scamp and the gang at BBH. Here’s hoping next Monday goes well.

A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks..

That fine quote came from Mr Jonson – the legend behind the Roaring Girl. It relates to a post I’ve been thinking about for a while, prompted by Amelia’s post, which summed up… Continue reading

The best chart. Ever.

This post by Simon sums up some of my feelings about unnecessary charts. Absolutely brilliant. Yes, even better than the dancing.

Memes, jingles or songs that just won’t go away..

Well, up until the recent Campaign IPA Excellence Diploma giveaway, and Richard’s comments about them, I had no idea what a Meme was. Well, upon posting about Christmas ads, I came round to… Continue reading

Christmas ads of old..

Though Stoke haven’t lost yet, I thought I should return this blog to something at least vaguely ad orientated. So…Christmas ads, past and present. What makes a good Christmas ad? x Well, let’s… Continue reading