Category Archives: advertising

On Old Spice & Being a Man

Everyone in advertising is going ape shit over Old Spice right now. They’re doing it right, they really are. Funny ads, great social media engagement/responses via youtube. It’s all looking good. Here’s where I get a little lost: who’s the market? Are they trying to reclaim the bros that Axe stole by offering them a [...]

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Well, Most of the Time

.widecolumn h2{ width:700px;} The first season is incredible. It rolls beautifully from the hand held prototype that got the show its spot in the first place. The humor’s on point, everything feels organic. It just works. Maybe some shows should stop after that. You know, after you don’t have the idea anymore, let it go. [...]

These Crazy PSA's

There’s something about certain PSA’s that just seem so far fetched. They set up these crazy scenarios with absolutely nutso happenings. I’m gonna post a few and give my critiques. UK Texting While Driving PSA This one’s circling the interwebs right now. True, using your phone while driving isn’t the smartest idea but this video [...]

Slap Chop Goes Viral, For Real

As I was watching some late night tv yesterday I saw the slapchop infomercial. The surprise? It was the viral version set to a beat and autotuned. Smart freaking move. Picking up on the viral status of that commercial and then actually using it is becoming commonplace but this one is pretty awesome. Enjoy it [...]

It's Bigger Than HIP…HOP…

Today’s song comes from a 2009 so far mixtape from TSURURADIO. It’s a killer song and thanks to my coworkers for introducing me to that blog and to this song. My boss loves this track, you will too. Dead Prez vs Grizzly Bear- Two Weeks of Hip Hop (by The Hood Internet) You should also [...]