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

Aspirational Advertising. Oh, and a Podcast..

When trying to tap into human emotions, advertising often has a difficult task. Making people laugh through comedic stuff like the Pot Noodle campaign or the recent Burger King spots sometimes runs into… Continue reading

Orwell’s pursuit of ‘happyness’

Does the above make you angry? x Do you even notice what’s the matter with it? x No? x Well, this sort of thing makes me cross. It’s a lazy bastardisation of the… 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

A friend in need is a friend indeed.. a friend with uh.. offal..is better..

Blogs are great things. I become more and more convinced about this with each day. x Sure, I’ve not managed to meet another Stoke City fan (Jim Thornton, are you reading this?), but… 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

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

Podcasting nonsense/Oh No..Cucumber Sandwiches!

Well, Meme Huffer’s podcast ‘Sleazy Listening’ made my mind up. It was time for a spot o’ podcastery myself. Please find my first effort in the sidebar, entitled ‘Oh No Cucumber Sandwiches’. x… Continue reading