Spotted this poster this morning at Euston Square station. And then got sent this video: The Evening Standard lost me as a reader three years ago after I grew tired of their petty, vindicative and elitist writing and their silly, ongoing campaigns against Ken Livingstone. Will this positioning translate into a different editorial tone now [...]
Hello Misogyny
Spotted this Duffy / Diet Coke advert in Heat magazine today and I have to say, it knocked me for six. The aim of this campaign is apparently to ‘represent confident young women taking a stand against the pressures of modern life’. What? All this ad campaign says to me is that Diet Coke want [...]
Keep Calm and Carry On The Iconic Imagery
Spotted this new Home Office campaign today, first at Ladbroke Grove station and then in the Metro (wasn’t actually me that was reading it, honest. I was browsing over someone’s shoulder!). At first glance, the copy looks sinister enough to make you do a double take. However, this campaign is evidently highlighting the launch of [...]
A Russian Flavoured View On Ice Cream
It looks like Russian agencies are in need of a little cultural sensitivity training. via
Geek To Geek
This dubious Google Content Network ad popped up when I was browsing through my Slashdot RSS feed. What’s better – Star Trek Fragrances or the copy, ‘A geek you can love is nearby.’? Of course, curiosity got the better of me and I clicked the link. It’s all very sweet, isn’t it? The title bar [...]
Two Things That Confuse Me
1) Why Campaign paid for bus sides to tell everyone that Euro RSCG are on board. Oh look, see what they did there? They’re ‘on board’ and it’s an advert on a bus! Gah! 2) Why anyone would buy the trip to the dentist in a box, pseudo-cupcakes Candycakes are selling… …when you [...]
Potato Is Spelt Ghoughphtheightteeau
Fantastic new campaign from the Times with great use of Tube car panels & 48-sheets. I was so engrossed in this ad on a tube journey last week, I missed my stop!
Rubbers
For those who haven’t seen it yet, check out this great piece of comms from Durex. Funny and straight to the point – works every time.
