Being ‘netless, timeless, and now computerless, spending the time I don’t have surfing the internet I don’t have access too is even more difficult… hence the continued dry spell of posting on this here blog. That doesn’t mean, however that I don’t still search for the cream of the crop.
Many of you know of my love-hate relationship with the beast formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken and their oracle of a Colonel. This past halloween, I concocted an exquisite Colonel Sanders costume, pictures to come. I was impressed. Coworkers were impressed (or maybe just amused by the nearly transparent linen pants). Either way, it was a solid costume. But it doesn’t compare in the slightest to this:
I am amazed. I better start working on next year’s costume now.
What can I say? my friends know me too well. It’s nice that when I have limited internet access (still!), I can count on my friends to fill my inbox with the most pertinent, most entertaining, and just plain best stuff out there. And even advertising based, just waiting for me to drop into my blog. Thank you.
and I’m not sure what message this is sending about MSI laptops… and don’t they have a line called “wind”? seems like an odd choice. It’s pretty Cutwater viral-ish and feels pretty Ray-Ban-y, but that doesn’t stop me from digging it.
First off, I realize the regular posting hasn’t resumed yet (for the one or two of you who are paying attention), and for that, I apologize. I am still without a solid internet connection, and to add to that, recently found myself in a job working 60-70 hours a week. A long story… one which I am too tired to elaborate on at the moment.
And just to keep this blog somewhat on track, here are two bits of advertising that have struck me one way or another. I really don’t think any comentary is necessary. I’ll let you decide for yourself what you think of ‘em.
The first piece:
And the second (a bit old, but still worthy of your click. seriously. click the image below):
That is all for the moment. hopefully soon I will be able to provide you with more content. I’ve got a bunch stored up… I just need to find the time and deal with my comcraptic internet.
Piccadilly Circus seems to be a pretty popular spot for advertising lately… whether outdoor interactive (like this McD’s spot) or viral.
This one is right up my alley. Bizarre, crazy, barely makes sense, yet still makes me smile. I know it follows the regular (exhausted?) viral formula, but it’s a bit more blatant and actually pimps a product feature – something most virals kind of fall short on.
and a side note on this blog… posting may still be a bit sporadic, as obtaining internet in southern new mexico is more difficult than I anticipated (and “Comcastic” is quickly becoming a less-than-favorable adjective in my repertoire).
Sometimes you have to be direct to get your message across. Like this beautiful bit of package design courtesy of the Hain Celestial Group:
Apparently organic foods and subtlety don’t go hand in hand. Although I suppose it is somewhat attention grabbing and effective, in an annoying sort of way. I’m fine with my rice crisps not having any attitude, thank you. Anyway…
Once again, I’m in the process of moving again, although just a few miles away this time – not half way across the country. So at the moment, I have no internet and no substantial time. Add to it the duties involved with showing a visiting friend around the area, and unfortunately the blog has fallen by the wayside. Dare I say it, I’m on a non-blogging staycation! (imagine regurgitation sounds here).
hmm. I get it. but I don’t get it. Over the top? Effective conveyance of the message? I really don’t know… all I know is somethin’ about it is just a bit unsettling. Maybe that’s the point?
Have some furniture you need to promote? Have some spare time? Maybe try doing something along these lines:
Product testing in stop motion is pretty impressive, especially for something as mundane as a coffee table (no offense to furniture designers!). The product is the Armadillo coffee table from Doublebutter out of Denver, CO. Cool stuff. It makes me want a coffee table that needs a bit of “product testing.”
It must be fate. Not that long after recieving a small bottle of 42Below vodka from a friend (which is beautifully designed in it’s own right), I stumble across a few videos comissioned by the New Zealand based vodka company (who has their own fairly interesting and bizarre website worth checking out).
The project, Onedreamrush, sponsored by 42Below, has a tagline of “42 Directors – 42 Seconds – 42 Dreams” and is is pretty much just that – directors getting 42 seconds to translate their dreams and visions into a short film. The website for the project is pretty impressive in it’s own right, but even more impressive are some of the films.
As many know, I hold a special place in my mind for restaurants and markets. That’s part of the reason that good design for food establishments makes me so happy.
All designed by Mucca Design for Brooklyn Fare, it’s simple, direct, and an absolutely perfect blend of crisp and ballsy copy with exceptionaly clean, almost modernist design (that kind of reminds me of the W+K work for The Guardian).
Eat Me Daily has an awesome write up with great info and an awesome video.
These spots pretty much speak for themselves. An interesting way to promote cell phone service, courtesy of the always interesting minds at Droga5 and Epoch films. Somehow, someone decided that Net10 and mixed martial artist Bas Rutten go hand in hand. This is the result:
