It's still unusual to see people in wheelchairs in commercials. But that's part of the point this spot makes: …
Do Not Operate Heavy Equipment While Wearing Beer Goggles
I was clicking through Sukle's new site tonight and one needn't click very far to turn over some real gems. Like this print ad for Wyoming's Dept. of Health. [via The Denver Egotist] …
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Appetite Appeal Flew The Coop At Denny’s
Once upon a time in America, it made sense for restaurants to entice customers with their food. But now we live in a time of cheap production and no-cost distribution--a fact which leads to spots like this. [UPDATE] David Gianatasio of Adfreak also posted this spot and said, "This stuff is so forced and self-consciously bizarre, it's impossible to look away. Jimmy Fallon should take notes. And try wearing a beak." …
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Self-Deprecating Promo
Nice job, Humongo. …
No Smoking? No Problem — Nicotine Delivery Devices Shape Shift To Fit Today’s Regulated Environments
60 Minutes ran a segment on Big Tobacco's bet on smokeless tobacco last night. The producers found a Los Angeles hipster who smokes and uses Snus. He's the perfect consumer from Big Tobacco's point of view. Take a look... Watch CBS News Videos Online The fact that Camel uses the tagline "Break Free" in its advertising is an eye opener. As a copywriter, there's something to admire in the line, but it's also an …
We’re Approaching Intern Season. Is It A Good Thing?
Back in college, I was lucky enough to score an summer internship at an agency that actually paid. I got something like $100 a week, because as I was told, the agency President believed in paying something rather than not paying at all. Hey, it was lunch and gas money, and I was grateful for it. But paid internships are an exception these days, and not just in advertising. It's convenient for interns to get some sort …
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Happy Easter — And Happy Birthday David Burn
Somewhere in Oregon or Washington, great wine is being consumed by the editor of AdPulp. Happy Birthday, David! …
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Spotlight On NW Creative: Dave Knows Portland
So, I'm driving around town yesterday and what do I see? I see a transit ad for Dave Knows Portland, a blog about Portland. Turns out, Dave's girlfriend Heather (who is also a Portland blogger) put the ad together and purchased the media as a gift. Nice gift. …
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