Sex sells. It’s a fact of advertising that not everyone is comfortable with, but it’s true. Take a look at 6 companies that are using that to their advantage with these smoking hot company ads. 1. Dolce and Gabbana 2. Calvin Klein 3. Teleflora 4. Armani 5. Carl’s Jr 6. H&M
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Fast Food Fallacies: Fast Food Menu Items Compared to Their Ads
The resemblance between what you see and what you get at fast food restaurants has been a hot debate in the massively obese business community for decades. But the differences between what we see in the ads and what we actually wind up eating just seems to get further and further apart with each passing year. The blog Alphalia picked ...
Read More »Innocent iPad Executed by a Shotgun in the Name of Monetary Gain
At least it didn’t feel any pain. FreeTaxUSA used the death of an innocent iPad to advertise their services. While death has been used for self-promotion before (hell, look at most political ads), never have I seen such a blatant use of gore and bloodshed used so lightly. FreeTax shot an unsuspecting iPad with a shotgun slug for their own ...
Read More »Inside Out One! *punch*: The Inside Out Volkswagen
My brother and I love playing that Volkswagen punching game when we’re cruising down the road. Well, more like my brother punches me and I grimace. I’m truly terrible at it. So it’s more like a one-sided slugfest then a true game. Black one! Red one! Inside out one! Wait… huh?! AlmapBBDO’s newest advertisement for the Volkswagen Fox turns the ...
Read More »WTF? LOL! Get Your OMFG Here!
Are you proud of your�internet vernacular? Whoever is responsible for this “advertisement,” you have me SMH. While it might be totally SFW, FWIW, this seems like a mighty waste of time. Take that�English language! Link [via]
Read More »McDonald’s Now Offering Free Wi-Fri
Free Wi-Fi is great and all, but it’s sort of expected these days, especially from big chains. I want to know what else they can offer me. Did you know that McDonald’s isn’t only offering free Wi-Fi, but they’re also going to provide the new and exclusive Wi-Fri service. More fries in more places! This genius ad spot is sure ...
Read More »Periodic Table of Elements Taxis and Buses
These awesome Periodic Table of Elements Taxis and Buses serve as mobile advertisements for the Oxford Science Park in the U.K. I wonder if one of these bad boys will go up for sale after they’re done with the marketing scheme. A ride like this would go perfect with a set of Periodic Picnic Tables.
Read More »An iPhone Hater’s Cry for Help
Apparently an Apple a day doesn’t keep the psychiatrist away. Fight the power! Damn tech corporations trying to brainwash us with their awesome Wolfenstein and Metal Gear Solid games. Link
Read More »Nintendo To Launch Wii Video Service In �09
Dentsu Inc, Japan�s largest advertising agency, is aiding Nintendo in launching a video distribution service on Nintendo�s home console, the Wii. The two companies plan to offer programs exclusive to the service, allowing old people and little kids to get down with some cartoons and other entertainment content. However, nothing in this world is free (except Wii Sports) and viewers ...
Read More »Jerry Seinfeld And Microsoft Have Ended Their Short Partnership, For Now
If you were one of three people on the planet who enjoyed the Jerry Seinfeld ads from Microsoft, I’ve got some bad news: Microsoft is moving to “phase two” of its ad campaign. That means no more Jerry, no more churros and no more of Gates doing the robot. The next phase of Microsoft’s plan is to crack counter shots ...
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