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2023-05-26T11:26:22Z https://addvertising.org/blog/barbie-and-kylie-re-package-sexualisation 2023-06-30T16:33:12Z https://addvertising.org/colombian-youngsters-take-to-the-streets-in-anti-mask-musical. https://youtu.be/I_dKjwZEwWA https://youtu.be/I_dKjwZEwWA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I_dKjwZEwWA/hqdefault.jpg Colombian youngsters take to the streets in anti-mask 'musical' Colombian beer Cerveza Poker put out an all-singing, all-dancing spot to highlight the importance of staying vigilant around COVID-19 as people around the world wearied of confusing and controversial restrictive measures. In this Spanish-language campaign, a group of youngsters take to the streets in full-on upbeat 'musical' mode, singing that they're immunse to the novel coronavirus, it only affects old people, and casting their masks aside. Visually representative of what a lot of people, young and old, feel, it makes a point if you watch the whole minute. What do you think? Shortly after this campaign emerged, the German city of Berlin came under fire for the use of a feisty older woman giving the finger to anti-maskers in a tourism ad: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/14/berlin-gives-middle-finger-to-anti-maskers-in-tourism-agency-ad. The Colombian campaign says: Si nos vamos a reencontrar hagámoslo con responsabilidad, porque #NoEsDeAmigos reunirnos sin seguir los protocolos. Por eso, cuidemos a nuestros parceros y cumplamos las normas para no ponernos en riesgo. Si nos vamos a reencontrar hagámoslo con responsabilidad, porque #NoEsDeAmigos reunirnos sin seguir los protocolos. Por eso, cuidemos a nuestros parceros y cumplamos las normas para no ponernos en riesgo. Poker Beer Colombia, Cerveza Poker, No es de amigos, young people and anti-COVID masks, anti-mask parody, parody ads, DDB Colombia 2024-04-25T13:27:16Z https://addvertising.org/bale-lineker-shake-and-stir-football-fans-with-unlimited-subs. https://youtu.be/nU7MnlatbL8 https://youtu.be/nU7MnlatbL8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nU7MnlatbL8/hqdefault.jpg Bale, Lineker shake and stir football fans with Unlimited Subs Whoa, what?? Looks like a shock/horror news flash, but chill - this is British multinational telecommunications company BT shaking and stirring the world of footie fans with a colourful humour cocktail. This one-minute campaign shows top football players Carlo Ancelotti, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marcus Rashford, Gareth Bale, Rio Ferdinand and Jamie Vardy finding out about 'Unlimited subs' - can entire teams really be swapped out?! There's even a cameo by Vardy's wife Rebekah reacting to the news. Turns out it refers to BT's new flexible package offering sports fans the chance to switch among NOW TV Sky Sports Pass, BT Sport and Prime Video each month. Are you enjoying the humour of the spot, also featuring household name Gary Lineker - former striker turned commentator? Bale and Lineker both hit the headlines in the same week as the BT launch: Bale by shaking out his man bun and saying he's open to exiting Real Madrid; and Lineker - who has been critical of the British government's migrants response - by inviting a refugee to live in his home. BT Unlimited subs, Gareth Bale, Gary Lineker, Rebekah Vardy, funny ads, TV football packages, sports packages TV, Saatchi & Saatchi 2023-03-15T09:49:40Z https://addvertising.org/warning-protect-yourself-against-this-new-kind-of-shark-attack. https://youtu.be/Xy2eOoMsVnM https://youtu.be/Xy2eOoMsVnM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xy2eOoMsVnM/hqdefault.jpg Warning: Protect yourself against this new kind of shark attack... Spoof ad taking the rise out exorbitant ATM fees, using the survivor story format. This "full documentary" is only 1'30" long, and that's all Fifth Third Bank needs to make a point we can all relate to. The U.S bank says: 'Caetus Pretium, commonly known as the Fee Shark, is a species of land-based sharks that feed exclusively on ATM fees. This documentary focuses on survivors of Fee Shark attacks and teaches viewers how to protect themselves from being attacked.' A fun one on something that is no joke. What do you think of it? Are you a fee shark survivor? Would it encourage you to check out the bank and maybe even switch to them? Banking, ATM charges, fee sharks, personal finance, Pereira O'Dell San Francisco, Fifth Third Bank 2023-01-11T23:51:29Z https://addvertising.org/security-guard-to-swordsman-a-life-less-ordinary. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofwJu80ts_g https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofwJu80ts_g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ofwJu80ts_g/hqdefault.jpg Security Guard to Swordsman - A life less ordinary A short film about how pursuing your dreams can really make a difference to your life. turkish airlines, short story, japanese swordsman 2021-07-29T15:45:28Z https://addvertising.org/i-m-not-lovin-it-says-mcghoster. https://youtu.be/lALHtSIIWkU https://youtu.be/lALHtSIIWkU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lALHtSIIWkU/hqdefault.jpg "I'm not lovin' it" says McGhoster A surrealistic series of apparently laid-back luxury images form the backdrop for voices interspersed with beeps calling out an unseen recipient on untrustworthiness and torture. The campaign, by the Humane League, is targeted at McDonald's and calls on viewers to sign a petition to challenge the fast food giant's animal welfare policies and promises. Do you find this a useful approach? Is it evocative for you in a way that might make you take action, or do you feel you need less creativity and more hard facts before signing up? McDonalds, animal welfare, Humane League, fast food chicken, Don't Panic London 2019-06-19T14:31:46Z https://addvertising.org/men-made-to-pay-or-tweet-for-toilet-paper. https://youtu.be/iROKjkAWv8o https://youtu.be/iROKjkAWv8o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iROKjkAWv8o/hqdefault.jpg Men made to pay - or tweet - for toilet paper Don't worry, it's not as unhygienic as it sounds. Quite the opposite, in fact, as this is a campaign by the Period Movement to lobby for free feminine hygiene products in restrooms, aka toilets. What do you think of this approach? It's probably an issue that's been mystifying most of us for years, so it's good to see action. Is this campaign too in-your-face or do you think it'll strike a really good chord among men who perhaps haven't realised the nature of the problem? Period movement, free the period, campaign for free tampons and pads, feminine hygiene, Huge Inc 2020-03-12T09:59:37Z https://addvertising.org/jingle-therapy-reconnecting-happy-memories-for-puerto-ricans-with-alzheimer-s. https://youtu.be/FWfZO41jxFk https://youtu.be/FWfZO41jxFk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FWfZO41jxFk/hqdefault.jpg Jingle Therapy: Reconnecting happy memories for Puerto Ricans with Alzheimer's We all relate to the power of music in triggering emotion, and many of us have had that experience of chiming in when someone starts to hum a hit advertising jingle that wormed its way into our brain and stayed there down through the decades. This campaign by the Puerto Rican Alzheimer’s Association draws on those powers, partnering with the Spanish Broadcasting System to access archive ad jingles and match them with patients' ages so as to stimulate happy memories and ease daily symptoms. The creators explain that "studies indicate that Puerto Ricans have a higher propensity for Alzheimer's, making it the fourth-leading cause of death in people over 65. Studies have also shown music may improve common behavioral issues in the middle stages {mild and moderate] of the disease". Some 600 patients involved in the initiative's rollout were reported to show positive results in just the first month: "After four Jingle Therapy sessions, patients showed a significant improvement in memory, orientation, depression, and anxiety". Puerto Rico reportedly has the highest concentration of radio stations in relation to population in the world, and the tiny island's musicians - Hector Lavoe, Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny - have attained internaional stardom. What do you think of the Alzheimer approach? The jingles can be organised into personal playlists through a music platform that was designed after extensive research into not just how seniors with Alzheimer's but also their caregivers relate to pop culture, collective memory and the use of technology. ¿Que te parece esta campaña par aliviar sintomas del Alzheimer? Jingle Therapy, Puerto Rico Alzheimer Association, anuncios pegajosos, ad jingles, Alzheimers therapy, mental health senior, VMLY&R Commerce 2023-07-24T12:19:37Z https://addvertising.org/man-in-red-van-ford-delivers-heartbeat. https://youtu.be/DpX_Ex761z4 https://youtu.be/DpX_Ex761z4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DpX_Ex761z4/hqdefault.jpg Man in red van: FORD delivers 'Heartbeat' Here's one that will strike a chord with many of us, for different reasons. The catchy 1'30" film aims to promote Ford’s new connected vehicle data system that keeps vans and business healthy by comparing a business to the human heart, and courier vans to the circulation of blood, FORDLiive. When the red vans arrive on time the heart beats normally - when vans are reduced to a trickle, it slows and stops. "Because FORDLiive keeps vans constantly on the road, the heartbeat of the business is soon beating healthier than ever when the vans return," says automaker Ford in Europe. FORDLiive is specifically designed for fleet customers, introducing techniques where vehicle health data can be used to predict and schedule maintenance so that vans don’t break down in the first place, keeping them on the road and working. What do you think of the ad? Some will snort derisively that it's all very well to have efficient vehicle manufacturers, but this is clearly designed for the benefit of fleet-hungry behemoths such as Amazon, whose van purchases have sky-rocketed especially during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Individuals who are striving to do their bit towards reducing the air pollution that kills an estimated 4.2 million people worldwide every year may throw up their hands in despair, seeing the campaign merely as encouragement to increased pollution, further isolation, and ever more distance from healthy high streets teeming with people and independent businesses. Many will be delighted with both the approach - it's not just the giants who rely on effective warehousing, distribution and deliveries to keep business running - and the cleverly choreographed piece: toy vans were used to work out how the synchronised movement should work; the campaign was then shot in Madrid during lockdown in December 2020, filmed entirely by drone or helicopter to create dynamic scenes, with no static shots. The soundtrack is a specially created composition by British electronic duo Mint Royale. FORD Liive, Ford in Europe, FORD Heartbeat, connected uptime system in delivery vans, transport fleets, delivery vans, Mint Royale, AMV BBDO 2022-04-06T18:58:24Z https://addvertising.org/virtual-reality-transforms-kids-vaccinations. https://youtu.be/VgCPMkNlkSI https://youtu.be/VgCPMkNlkSI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VgCPMkNlkSI/hqdefault.jpg Virtual reality transforms kids' vaccinations Well, well, shouldn't these be available for all procedures for kids of all ages? Check out how VR (virtual reality) transformed flu jab season for these Brazilian children. What do you reckon? VR vaccinations, children's health, flu jabs, Ogilvy Brazil, virtual reality health application 2018-09-04T05:26:23Z https://addvertising.org/boris-is-upset-at-me-nicola-sturgeon-spoof. https://youtu.be/Z4QRXd9xWi0 https://youtu.be/Z4QRXd9xWi0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z4QRXd9xWi0/hqdefault.jpg 'Boris is upset at me' - Nicola Sturgeon spoof Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says some pretty outrageous things in pretty strong language, courtesy of Glaswegian comedian Janey Godley, who's been running spoofs on the Scottish National Party (SNP) leader for a while and provided much-needed humour during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The skill of the daily briefing parodies is that Sturgeon's serious points, such as the need to remain vigilant about touching hard surfaces which may harbour the virus, still come across clearly, but cloaked in robust humour: “If you see somethin’ hard near yae, make sure ya giv’ it a gud clean before ya touch it”, Sturgeon herself has good-naturedly endorsed the parodies by saying she enjoys them and pointing out that none of the humour clouds the important messages that need to be conveyed. What do you think? (Clip contains strong language) Janey Godley, Nicola Sturgeon spoof, Scottish humour, comedy, COVID-19 coronavirus humour, Sturgeon on Boris 2020-07-31T11:44:00Z https://addvertising.org/only-uk-supermarket-approved-by-farmer-christmas. https://youtu.be/2Dcrx54AVpE https://youtu.be/2Dcrx54AVpE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Dcrx54AVpE/hqdefault.jpg Only UK supermarket approved by 'Farmer Christmas' Not the first outing for the jovial 'Farmer Christmas' character, but just as cheery and down-to-earth as when he emerged for UK supermarket chain Morrisons last year. The campaign takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the festive feasting rush, dialling back on drama and channelling the Coca Cola truck's dazzling beacon of lights with a sturdy tractor festooned in twinkles. Some would argue that the supermarkets consistently gouge farmers so as to keep prices competitively low for their consumers, but at least the ad raises that questions indirectly for those receptive. What's your response? A good note of cheer or yet another display of senseless consumerism? Morrisons Christmas ad 2022, Farmer Christmas, Christmas ads, Bobby Donald, Publicis.Poke 2022-12-02T09:35:19Z https://addvertising.org/is-it-in-vogue-yet. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NqyOlGyvtpA https://www.youtube.com/embed/NqyOlGyvtpA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NqyOlGyvtpA/hqdefault.jpg Is it in vogue yet? What are we talking about here? Sustainability of course. British fashion designer Stella McCartney - who long ago shucked off her status as the daughter of The Beatles' Sir Paul and his wife, animal rights activist Linda, to flourish in her own right - goes against the tide of 'fast fashion' with this dreamy, thought-provoking piece. What do you make of it? Does it encourage you to think more about having one good garment that will work for every special occasion as opposed to scooping up half a dozen a week on a Saturday shopping spree and making your decision at the last minute each time? Stella McCartney World of Sustainability, Viviane Sassen director, Maria Barnas poet, Fashioned from Nature V&A, fashion sustainability 2018-06-04T08:33:20Z https://addvertising.org/fintech-takes-on-a-new-shape. https://youtu.be/LOhukfcLskg https://youtu.be/LOhukfcLskg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LOhukfcLskg/hqdefault.jpg Fintech takes on a new shape.... We can probably all relate to this campaign relating a bank account to an unresponsive pet. And in today's environment, particularly among younger people, changing something if it's not working for you is a no-brainer. The the Current Account Switch Service, which is behind the ad, says that 2023 was the 10th anniversary of the platform. In that decade, they've handled over 10 million switches, and are hoping the 'Fish Whisperer' "encourages more personal and business account holders to consider switching if their account is no longer working for them.” What do you think of the campaign? Fun one relating to financial admin decisions, especially for the young people it's aimed at? Current Account Switch Service, Fish Whisperer, banking, current account switching, financial admin, personal finance, personal banking,House 337 2024-01-25T16:55:23Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-decks-new-york-in-boughs-of-blondey. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HMpusq0IaY https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HMpusq0IaY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0HMpusq0IaY/hqdefault.jpg Burberry decks New York in boughs of Blondey British luxury fashion house Burberry is always on the lookout for ways to keep its classic style at the cutting-edge of contemporary, and for Christmas 2017, it reached new heights by decking three New York City buildings with massive murals by Blondey McCoy, a half-Lebanese, half-British model, pro skateboarder (for Adidas) and artist. Have you seen the murals? What do you think? Christopher Bailey Burberry chief creative officer, Burberry ad Christmas 2017, Blondey for Burberry murals NYC, Blondey McCoy, British heritage 2023-01-28T23:51:20Z https://addvertising.org/romanian-domestic-violence-campaign-gives-voice-to-silent-movies. https://youtu.be/OE1hgPuHrGA https://youtu.be/OE1hgPuHrGA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OE1hgPuHrGA/hqdefault.jpg Romanian domestic violence campaign gives voice to silent movies Trailer for 'Unquiet Voices', a 40-minute film that shows old Hollywood silent movies in a new light by re-editing with voiceovers telling real stories of domestic abuse against Romanian women. What do you think of this endeavour to tackle a 'collective trauma'? The full-length film is being shown in schools and at other educational points. How would you feel about watching this or having your children watch it? Is it going too far to change historic storylines which have traditionally been seen as entertainment, or is it a powerful way of illustrating the issue? Unquiet Voices, Romanian film, domestic abuse Romania, ANAIS, Cheil Centrade, violence against women 2019-04-24T04:40:41Z https://addvertising.org/each-decision-based-on-you. https://www.youtube.com/embed/elD6SAPivk4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/elD6SAPivk4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/elD6SAPivk4/hqdefault.jpg "Each decision based on you" Nationwide Building Society presents an apparently 'ordinary' woman reciting a Hollie McNish poem about motherhood. children's savings accounts, providing for your child's future, motherhood responsibilities, VCCP agency, your child's financial future 2021-07-29T16:33:49Z https://addvertising.org/the-brutal-pick-up-an-unexpected-horror. https://youtu.be/OWfTrxJxKqQ https://youtu.be/OWfTrxJxKqQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OWfTrxJxKqQ/hqdefault.jpg 'The Brutal Pick-up' - an unexpected horror Beware - this mini horror-movie is not for the squeamish! Dog parents / walkers / lovers and haters will relate to the 1'30" campaign, which makes a vivid point about the importance of feeding dogs proper food. The Australian company behind it, Lyka, claims that 87% of its customers see improvements in their dogs' poo after switching to Lyka's fresh food regime. The horror film styling builds to one of those scenes you might wish you hadn't seen.... But what do you reckon - effective ad? Lyka 'The Brutal Pick-up', dog food commercials, pet care Australia, Australian ads, Outside In agency 2025-11-03T16:44:49Z https://addvertising.org/wallace-gromit-have-got-christmas-covered. https://youtu.be/X_6xpABXBM8 https://youtu.be/X_6xpABXBM8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X_6xpABXBM8/hqdefault.jpg Wallace & Gromit have got Christmas covered A festive gem featuring claymotion favourites Wallace & Gromit - now that's a cracker of a Christmas ad! Few would argue with the quietly witty charm inherent in the animated couple's adventures, and this 1'30" campaign for another iconic British brand - luxury clothing firm Barbour - does not disappoint. With artificial intelligence (AI) shovelling pressure on advertisers to come up with something in line with its own galloping development, many are loving this staunch blend of stop-motion craftsmanship and clever scripting, hailing it as representing proper festive spirit. What do you think? Wallace & Gromit creators Aardman explain that after its "festive collaborations with Shaun the Sheep, Barbour is once again partnering with Aardman for its eagerly anticipated 2025 Christmas advert, this time starring the much loved duo Wallace & Gromit". Alongside the ad, Barbour has created a limited-edition run of Re-loved Wallace & Gromit inspired wax jackets, with all proceeds going to charity Oxfam. The clothing company itself says: "This year's film brings a light-hearted charm to Barbour's Original and Authentic Tartans including the Classic Tartan Scarf and the exclusive, reimagined Winterberry Tartan wrapping Wallace's ingenious Gift-o-matic. Whilst rooted in our British heritage, the story's themes of generosity and togetherness resonate far beyond the UK, reflecting the universal spirit of the season." Fans of fellow Aardman character Shaun the Sheep will be glad to hear that this Christmas, he's working with Save the Children in an ad called 'The Knit Before Christmas' (https://youtu.be/7i_cGjbXuac?si=glJRbFD4L2YXoree) Wallace & Gromit x Barbour Christmas Advert 2025, Christmas ads 2025, funny ads, stop motion animation, Barbour Tartans, claymotion, Aardman 2025-11-12T10:48:51Z https://addvertising.org/lavazza-s-luigi-illustrates-how-pleasure-makes-us-human. https://youtu.be/r3UOAWSE1uo https://youtu.be/r3UOAWSE1uo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r3UOAWSE1uo/hqdefault.jpg Lavazza's Luigi illustrates how 'Pleasure makes us human' With a helping hand from comedy favourites Steve Carell and John Krasinski ('The Office', US version). In a world increasingly dominated by dehumanising tech, the story centres around cute robot Luigi. Served up by Italian coffee company Lavazza, Luigi serves up delicious coffee to office workers, and learns through trial and (can we call it?) error why humans enjoy the beverage so much. Of course, it's not about the coffee, it's about the way it makes us feel. Is this an instant classic which delivers understanding and humour at a time when humanity is in danger of losing touch with its very essence, or just a slick ad? Lavazza 'Pleasure makes us human', actors in ads, Steve Carell commercial, John Krasinski commercial, Lavazza coffee, VML agency 2024-10-16T15:41:39Z https://addvertising.org/radio-optimism-tackles-lost-connection-with-ai_generated-songs. https://youtu.be/2CqXvirQDZs https://youtu.be/2CqXvirQDZs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2CqXvirQDZs/hqdefault.jpg Radio Optimism tackles lost connection with AI_generated songs Despite the advantages and freedoms - e.g. to work in other countries/cultures - brought to us by technology, it's becomingly increasingly obvious that we all still need a sense of real connection in order to thrive and enjoy the human experience. South Korean multinational LG Electronics has come up with a solution to the sense of loneliness which too often attends the march of tech - a radio station broadcasting 24/7 dedication songs. Awww.... But there's more: the songs are all generated by artificial intelligence (AI).This campaign explains exactly how it works. What do you think? LG Radio Optimism, lost connection, human experience, radio dedicaiton station, music therapy, power of song, music and loneliness, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York 2025-06-26T10:06:46Z https://addvertising.org/how-dare-you-be-you-asks-china-s-realme. https://youtu.be/kCBVRxUqbxY https://youtu.be/kCBVRxUqbxY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kCBVRxUqbxY/hqdefault.jpg How dare you be you? asks China's realme The Chinese-owned, India-based smartphone manufacturer realme packs a punch into one minute with this voice of challenge campaign celebrating its 100 million global fanbase. Unashamedly youth-driven in its approach, realmeposes some sharp questions riffing off the age-old saying 'How dare you?', including: "How dare you face truths when others are uncomfortable? How dare you connect with different people that challenge world views? How dare you turn negative words into power? Power that fuels exactly who you want to be." What do you think of the campaign? Right note for the audience, or does it go beyond and appeal to even more people? Does it surprise you to see this kind of diversity originating in China, or does it just seem normal? Young itself - it was set up in 2018 - realme says the aim of the campaign is not to encourage young people to be brave, because they are already brave enough to be themselves. "Instead, we wanted to really understand them and pass on their voices to the world." realme How Dare You, youth brand realme, Chinese brands, smartphone ads, Chinese advertising, India smartphones, Media-Monks China 2021-09-20T08:41:44Z https://addvertising.org/sir-david-attenborough-invites-us-into-the-green-planet. https://youtu.be/FcnLPH11qJw https://youtu.be/FcnLPH11qJw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FcnLPH11qJw/hqdefault.jpg Sir David Attenborough invites us into 'The Green Planet' Internationally renowned natural historian and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, 95, invites us into 'The Green Planet', another of his spectacular documentaries on our natural environment. In conjunction with the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), the news series comes as a welcome distraction for many to get 2022 off to a good start. BBC Earth points out that 'The Green Planet' uses specialist cameras which document more than two decades of new discoveries, allowing the viewer "to travel beyond the power of the human eye, to look closer at the interconnected world of plants.... From deserts, tropical jungles and underwater worlds to seasonal lands and our own urban environment, each episode introduces a set of plants, reveals the battles they face, and the ingenious ways they’ve found to survive." Any of us who has gazed in irritation or wonder at tiny green shoots making their way up between cracks in city concrete will relate to this in different ways, as will those thirsty for relief, optimism and awe after so many months of intense screen-time focus on the Covid environment. What do you think of this trailer for a series throwing new light onto the unseen lives of plants on planet Earth? Some Londoners and visitors to the UK capital will have seen the transformation of Green Park Underground station into Green Planet as part of the promotions. The Green Planet trailer, Sir David Attenborough 2022, BBC Earth documentary, environmental documentaries, plant life on Earth 2022-01-10T13:01:28Z https://addvertising.org/prejudice-and-er-post-judice. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tnyuizSS3fM https://www.youtube.com/embed/tnyuizSS3fM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tnyuizSS3fM/hqdefault.jpg Prejudice and, er, post-judice Not an Aquarius fan? Got some preconceptions about it? This light-touch ad (in Spanish) may change your mind! No eres fan de la bebida Aquarius? Quizas te cambies de opinion despues de ver este anuncio! Llorente y Cuenca, Coca-Cola Espana, Aquarius posjuicio, amusing Aquarius ad, 2018-07-10T13:07:01Z https://addvertising.org/staying-at-home-doesn-t-make-us-heroes-what-will. https://youtu.be/YbOoZEWWQQU https://youtu.be/YbOoZEWWQQU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YbOoZEWWQQU/hqdefault.jpg Staying at home doesn't make us heroes. What will? Global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion makes the hard-hitting point that respecting COVID-19 lockdown measures is not going to save the world. What do you think of this approach, challening the political and economic norms that aim to get us back to 'normal'? Are you itching to get back to work and carry on as usual, or are you itching to take some action to bring down the current system and create a future that's better for people and the planet? As lockdown eases in various countries, the debate is out there about how to continue the good lessons learned - mass cooperation, better understanding, more awareness of the dangers of relentless degradation of resources, willingness to act for the common good - though it's not always too visible on our TVs, papers, or social media streams. This awareness and fundraising campaign, part of Extinction Rebellion's global efforts, comes out of Argentina, with a compelling female voiceover; you can view it in Spanish at https://youtu.be/-J8sIhb2hY0. Extinction Rebellion Argentina, XR No somos heroes, global movement, COVID 19 coronavirus, environmental movement, economics behaviour change, Flavia Broffoni 2020-05-21T08:19:34Z https://addvertising.org/together-for-palestine-s-lullaby-kylie-s-xmas-vie-for-christmas-no-1. https://youtu.be/G957oaAZwhc https://youtu.be/G957oaAZwhc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G957oaAZwhc/hqdefault.jpg Together for Palestine's LULLABY, Kylie's XMAS vie for Christmas No 1 In this 8-minute lullaby, one of Palestine's most beloved folk songs is re-imagined by UK and Palestinian music artists. The aims are "to send a message of solidarity to the very place where the Christmas story began" and to reach the Christmas No 1 song ranking so as to raise urgent, life-saving funds for children and families in Gaza. The Together for Palestine Fund is held by Choose Love (charity number: 1177927) to support Palestinian-led organisations Taawon, Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service. The LULLABY features the following artists: Amena, Brian Eno, Celeste, Dan Smith (Bastille), Kieran Brunt, Lana Lubany, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, London Community Gospel Choir, Mabel, Nadine Shah, Nai Barghouti, Neneh Cherry, Sura Abdo, TYSON, Yasmeen Ayyashi, Ysee. English musician and activist Brian Eno said of the Christmas No 1 bid: “It would be fantastic if that happened, yes. I’m not gonna be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, Christmas singles are a thing unto themselves.” Pop star Kylie Minogue led the rankings at time of writing with her single XMAS (https://youtu.be/WFSEE2uMfe4?si=-FlUPXevEzSLqs6P). If she won, XMAS would become her first number one single since Slow in 2003. "I think I'd cry," she told BBC News. The LULLABY video was directed by Palestinian-American singer/songwriter Lina Makoul, who won The Voice Israel in 2013, becoming the first Arab to do so. Together for Palestine LULLABY, Yamma Mwel El Hawa adaptation, Gaza 2025, Palestine Israel conflict, photographer Ashraf Dowani, director Lina Makoul 2025-12-17T10:32:18Z https://addvertising.org/aditi-rao-hydari-becomes-the-bride-of-her-dreams. https://youtu.be/5B82w-1Kjhs https://youtu.be/5B82w-1Kjhs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5B82w-1Kjhs/hqdefault.jpg Aditi Rao Hydari becomes the bride of her dreams Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari presents Indriya's Bridal Collection in this opulent one-minute footage depicting a contemporary bride whose elaborate jewellery is rooted in the nation's rich cultural traditions. The Indian jewellery company explains: “Indriya’s bridal collection is crafted for brides who value artistry that seamlessly blends India’s cultural richness with contemporary elegance. Each piece reflects our commitment to preserving heritage while embracing modern sensibilities. From region-inspired masterpieces, anchored in hyperlocal design references, like Anantara, Padma Ranjini, Raasvi, and Rajashree to timeless classics, we offer an unparalleled assortment for every discerning bride. Every creation is born from meticulous craftsmanship and intricate kaarigari—hallmarks of Indriya’s legacy. Among our signature designs is Saptapadma, an extraordinary necklace inspired by the lotus and the seven sacred vows of marriage". Aditi Rao Hydari x Indriya Bridal Collection, Aditi Rao Hydari in commercial, bridal jewellery, Indian weddings, Ogilvy West 2026-01-13T11:58:33Z https://addvertising.org/nic-rosberg-fails-to-win-car-keys-off-dad-keke-until. https://youtu.be/iN3pKkuYqtM https://youtu.be/iN3pKkuYqtM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iN3pKkuYqtM/hqdefault.jpg Nico Rosberg fails to win car keys off dad Keke, until.... Father and son former F1 world champions Keke and Nico Rosberg duke it out for the car keys in various amusing situations that will strike a chord in many families - especially among sons who just can't get the better of their 'old man'! It's all the cause of safe driving. Check it out and let us know what you think of it with a gold star rating or a comment. Heineken Italy, Keke Rosberg, Nico Rosberg, Formula One, drink driving, road safety, father son rivalry, F1 champions in ads, Publicis Italy 2020-03-02T10:36:09Z https://addvertising.org/extinction-rebellion-unleashes-tidal-wave-of-love-and-rage. https://youtu.be/--DgC7nfFPU https://youtu.be/--DgC7nfFPU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/--DgC7nfFPU/hqdefault.jpg Extinction Rebellion unleashes Tidal Wave of love and rage Combining protest footage from XR (Extinction Rebellion) UK, Argentina, Australia, France, New York and Spain, this call to public action highlights the value of justified rage. Weaving the entire message together is uplifting, energising dance movement and lyrics reminding us all: 'You’re not alone / You are a drop in the tidal wave / of change / Of love / Of rage / of hope' and exhorting us: 'let’s change the future'. What do you think of the spot? Do you like the blending of love and rage visuals to achieve a spirit of constructive change? According to Wikipedia, 'Extinction Rebellion was established in the United Kingdom in May 2018 with about one hundred academics signing a call to action in support in October 2018, and launched at the end of October by Roger Hallam, Gail Bradbrook, Simon Bramwell, and other activists from the campaign group Rising Up!' Describing itself as a 'do-it-together' movement, XR offers various everyday means of activism against the climate emergency and says that it does not want to seize power, but rather to place power in the hands of citizens. Stunts such as a couple of 'Fossil Fools' daubing the front of the Bank of England with fake oil on April 1st, 2021, are reminiscent of campaigns by non-governmental organisation Greenpeace, which was set up in 1971 to challenge the systems that threaten our environment. XR, which has also developed into a global movement, propounds that "we have to move beyond the politics that have so far held us back, and into listening, dialogue and towards unity and action". Does this campaign inspire you? Is it effective in reminding us of our own agency? Extinction Rebellion Tidal Wave, climate change, protest activism, global environment, climate emergency, environmental protest, Stephanie Singer, Amando Mayo, 2021-04-13T09:56:33Z https://addvertising.org/zara-opts-for-heights-and-horses-in-new-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WZ5abU_nlpc https://www.youtube.com/embed/WZ5abU_nlpc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WZ5abU_nlpc/hqdefault.jpg Zara opts for heights and horses in new campaign Fashion favourite Zara's dreamy ad for its autumn/winter 2016 collections does get round to a disco setting, but there's loads of outdoor action first, with the girls out horse-riding in stunning settings. We get to see quite a lot of clothes. Zara autumn/winter clothes, best high-street fashions, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/cbd-laced-drinks-taking-the-edge-off. https://youtu.be/EjdPkOeTpLA https://youtu.be/EjdPkOeTpLA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EjdPkOeTpLA/hqdefault.jpg CBD-laced drinks taking the edge off Well, we can certainly all relate to needing to get on with things even when stress levels are high, and the COVID-19 coronavirus situation ratcheted up anxiety across the board. What do you think of this ad for Tranquini hemp-infused drinks? Does the ad tempt you to check out this drink? Although hemp is s strain of the cannabis sativa plant, it won't get you high: it has low levels of THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis, and higher concentrations of CBD, which is another non-psychoactive component. Many stores now carry non-THC products such as drinks and oils, and they're being hailed by wellness practitioners and users alike as helpful for a range of conditions such as insomnia, pain and anxiety, and fo rimproved general mental health. Lockdown measures created a huge increase in purchases: in the UK alone, the portal Alphagreen reported that nearly eight million Brits spent £150 million interest on CBD products in the first half of 2020, with interest doubling during COVID. Would you prefer to have it clearly stated in ads that products contain hemp/CBD, or do you not see it as necessary? Tranquini, hemp infused drinks, CBD drinks, CBD products, CBD sales spike COVID, cannabis and wellness 2020-07-09T09:08:05Z https://addvertising.org/turkish-airlines-flying-high-with-pet-lovers. https://youtu.be/enD7h3tEXcM https://youtu.be/enD7h3tEXcM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/enD7h3tEXcM/hqdefault.jpg Turkish Airlines flying high with pet-lovers This new ad by Turkey's national carrier has taken off- how many airline ads get a million YouTube views in a fortnight? Turkish Airlines, in association with popular and quirky YouTube channel Aaron's Animals, presents a light-hearted yet information-packed campiagn in the format of a mini-movie. The trend towards endowing animals with human emotions has long been a favourite in the entertainment world - as clearly evidenced by the universal appeal of skilled practitioners such as Disney and Pixar - and we all know about cats on the internet.... This nearly five-minute footage keys into both powerful preferences, and looks set to top the rankings in terms of airlines buying into the growth areas of family travel and pet ownership. Some wouldn't even distinguish pets as separate from the rest of the family. How cats and dogs who used to be fed and left alone when they weren't working feel about the 21st-century approach of constant grooming, caressing, and filming remains, of course, a mystery to mere humans. But back to the practicalities: Turkish Airlines manages to convey a wealth of human- and pet-perspective information in the humorous ad, promoting Istanbul as well as showing how it smooths the pathway for - in this case - feline travel protocols. What do you make of it? Turkish Airlines 'Flying With Your Pet', air travel for pets, Aaron's Animals, funny ads, animated ads 2024-11-07T10:04:47Z https://addvertising.org/puss-in-boots-the-christmas-gifting-version. https://youtu.be/5yZAC9QVIIg https://youtu.be/5yZAC9QVIIg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5yZAC9QVIIg/hqdefault.jpg Puss in Boots - the Christmas gifting version Fans of fairytales and the animated character of action cat Puss-in-Boots will enjoy this Christmas ad from Britain's high street chemist Boots, which features a charmingly festive feline. Apart from the unspoken pun, this one-minute version is delighting with its cheery mash-up of popular movie stories and characters, all the time managing to get across the chain's range of gift options. Boots generally has a down-to-earth approach with its campaigns: it's an established stop-off for all and sundry when it comes to full-stack pharmaceutical products and services, but has been steadily developing its beauty ranges alongside that, and now enjoys reported annual sales of $23.6 billion worldwide. Now owned by US Walgreens, The Boots Group "has shops in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Mexico and Thailand, holds retail investments in China, and operates a franchise model in the Middle East and Indonesia" (Wikipedia). Their Christmas campaigns tend to be light and cheery in touch, with a strong practical element in terms of helping us find the right gifts. What do you think of this year's ad? Boots Christmas ad 2025 Puss, 'Gift Happily Ever After' Boots 2025, Christmas ads 2025, animation commercials, VML/The Pharm 2025-11-20T17:03:41Z https://addvertising.org/is-fast-food-the-answer-to-britain-s-pot-holed-roads. https://youtu.be/KMp_FmDKaYc https://youtu.be/KMp_FmDKaYc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KMp_FmDKaYc/hqdefault.jpg Is fast food the answer to Britain's pot-holed roads? Hit or miss from fast food Pot Noodle? Britain's just-add-boiling-water snack consists of dehydrated food noodles, assorted dried vegetables and flavouring powder. Some will find the visual joke of filling a hole inappropriately as opposed to filling an empty stomach hilarious; others will think it looks like vomit and could backfire; and still others will be completely distracted to the underlying message about the parlous state of Britain's roads, which offer a massive variety of pot-holes across the nation.... What do you make of it? Founded in 1977, Pot Noodle has become a favourite go-to for a huge range of people as an on-the-move lunch, study-time fuel, and easy TV supper. As explained by the mother company Unilever: "Pot Noodle was launched in 1977 by the British food company, Golden Wonder when convenience was the future and noodles were exotic! The original idea of 'cup noodles' came from Japan." Pot Noodle, Nothing Fills a Hole Like Pot Noodle, Unilever commercials, state of Britain's roads, Frederick Paxton, Academy Films.adam&eveDDB 2023-04-03T07:44:46Z https://addvertising.org/kreepy-kenny-koala. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VYj8o-fkxFA https://www.youtube.com/embed/VYj8o-fkxFA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VYj8o-fkxFA/hqdefault.jpg Kreepy Kenny Koala! Lots of attractive animation for Cushelle bog roll, but there's something too weird about the too-human face... toilet roll softness, good value toilet roll, animals with human faces, Publicis, MPC Creative 2022-01-26T20:40:06Z https://addvertising.org/samsung-ostrich-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hjKd24UCPYY https://www.youtube.com/embed/hjKd24UCPYY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hjKd24UCPYY/hqdefault.jpg Samsung Ostrich ad Ostrich accidentally uses flight simulator and as if by magic learns to fly. Ostrich, Emu, flight, VR, Samsung 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/apple-music-gets-its-new-message-across. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CQY3KUR3VzM https://www.youtube.com/embed/CQY3KUR3VzM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CQY3KUR3VzM/hqdefault.jpg Apple Music gets its new message across... ...despite 'help' from James Corden pitching truly terrible creative ideas! Entertaining, clever 2-minute watch. Jimmy Iovine, Carpool Karaoke, Apple Music playlists offline, Translation creative agency New York, Fulwell73 production company 2019-01-24T12:03:42Z https://addvertising.org/make-the-most-of-summer-whatever-the-british-weather-s-doing. https://youtu.be/39d4FcO88_M https://youtu.be/39d4FcO88_M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/39d4FcO88_M/hqdefault.jpg Make the most of summer whatever the British weather's doing Exuberant 30 seconds cleverly reminding us of both British people's inventiveness when it comes to dealing with unpredictable weather - especially in summer! - and how Google Search & Maps can help us find our way through the rain clouds to the sunny fun spots. Great lightning tour from Edinburgh through Brecon Becons, Tenby Beach and some of the nation's lovely lidos . Just to watch is feel refreshed and uplifted - agree? Google Search & Maps, British summer, UK weather, British lidos, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2019-07-12T10:59:21Z https://addvertising.org/end-family-fire-tackling-gun-death-and-injury-among-children. https://youtu.be/AJrJHFt_CcY https://youtu.be/AJrJHFt_CcY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AJrJHFt_CcY/hqdefault.jpg End family fire: tackling gun death and injury among children If you find this ad a bit exaggerated, remember the context: Eight children in the U.S.A. are killed or injured accidentally every day as a result of gun-shots. It End Family Fire, accidental gun deaths, children and guns, Ad Council, Droga5, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence 2018-08-16T10:50:09Z https://addvertising.org/the-crown-tools-celebrate-queen-elizabeth-ii-s-platinum-jubilee. https://youtu.be/zCZ-XqSBd5w https://youtu.be/zCZ-XqSBd5w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zCZ-XqSBd5w/hqdefault.jpg 'The Crown Tools' celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee The United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, celebrates her Platinum Jubilee on the weekend of June 2nd 2022, the date she was crowned in 1952 as a 26-year-old mother of a four-year-old child, Prince Charles. The nation was still recovering from the traumas of World War II, during which the young princess had trained as a truck mechanic and driven various military vehicles including ambulances (https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/royals/queen-elizabeth-world-war-two-mechanic-ve-day-a4432841.html). This ad campaign for multi-channel retailer Toolstation, one of Britain's fastest-growing tool suppliers ,will surely strike a chord with the mechanically minded monarch. The cheekily named 'Crown Tools' riff off the world-famous Crown Jewels, a collection of priceless treasures comprising more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones, which are part of the Royal Collection held in trust by the monarch for the nation. The one-off set of thoroughly modern tool treasures was designed and hand-crafted by another Elizabeth, artist Elizabeth Melinek, using a combination of 24-carat gilding and gold plating, and working with a wrench, claw hammer, chisel, trowel and mixing paddle from Toolstation's own ranges. To complete the outreach scope, Toolstation invited the public to nominate "the rightful Heir to the Crown Tools" from UK tradespeople they know. The winner was set to receive a Jubilee Prize of £500-worth of tools of their own choice. What do you think? Does it put Toolstation a cut above the rest in marketing terms while marking the Platinum Jubilee in a style deftly uniting practicality with tradition, dedication, pomp and craftsmanship? Toolstation Platinum Jubilee, The Crown Tools, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee 2022, Elizabeth Melinek, Platinum Jubilee ads, krow Group 2022-06-02T13:55:27Z https://addvertising.org/what-the-world-needs-for-christmas-2019. https://youtu.be/NvN1Czt-e5w https://youtu.be/NvN1Czt-e5w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NvN1Czt-e5w/hqdefault.jpg What the World Needs for Christmas 2019 Ah, this is the world according to US luxury jeweller Tiffany, where good things come in small packages and those small packages are Tiffany Blue. Pleasantly simple, or would you prefer a more dazzling approach? Tiffany, jewellery, luxury jewelry, Christmas 2019, gifts for women 2019-11-19T11:39:55Z https://addvertising.org/not-in-milano-spreads-positive-message-on-business-travel. https://youtu.be/wK-ZTetjRV0 https://youtu.be/wK-ZTetjRV0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wK-ZTetjRV0/hqdefault.jpg 'Not in Milano' spreads positive message on business travel As people resume travelling for business and pleasure in the wake of COVID-related restrictions, the Italian city of Milan (Milano in Italian) put out this appealing reminder of the joys of doing business in pleasurable surroundings. Some of us may take fright at the dreaded sound/sight of wheelie suitcases - no matter how chic - being trundled round beautiful historic streets and plazas, heralding the return of invading tourists to the local lifestyle; others may be sniffing the air and pawing the ground, eager to get back to business meetings held in interersting, fun places. And still others may simply enjoy the upbeat tone and images of a city's invitation to enjoy business and pleasure together in what many hope will be a 'new normal', incorporating lessons learned while embracing la dolce vita again. What do you think of the ad? It aims to show "the energy, dynamism and strong spirit of resilience with which Milan is ready to give the warmest welcome to anyone coming to our city for business, tourism and study,” said Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala. Does it succeed? Or is your mind just riveted on fashion and food? Milan, Not in Milano, tourism Italy, business trips Milan, business travel, life work balance, We Are Social Italy 2021-07-27T08:03:31Z https://addvertising.org/silent-night-britain-s-royal-navy-handles-drone-threat. https://youtu.be/L82JuLTmjSA https://youtu.be/L82JuLTmjSA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L82JuLTmjSA/hqdefault.jpg 'Silent Night': Britain's Royal Navy handles drone threat The UK's Navy presents contrasted scenarios of battle threat and carol singing in this thriller-style Christmas 2025 ad. As the campaign description puts it: "Christmas is a time associated with being with family and friends, but every year our people miss nativity plays, decorating the tree, or even speaking with loved ones. Inspired by true events, Silent Night: On the Frontline follows a Royal Navy Type 45 Air Defence Destroyer on active operations on Christmas Eve. This film depicts the real threat of a drone attack, where the ship’s company’s imminent action shoots down the target with their Sea Viper Ballistic Missile system". Britain's Royal Navy was the world's largest and most powerful navy from the 18th century to the end of World War II, serving a key role in securing trade routes and projecting power for the British Empire. Nowadays it is outclassed in terms of numbers by the US, Russian and Chinese fleets. However, it retains a reputation as a highly specialised and technologically advanced force. In 2017, it defined its six principal roles as: Preventing Conflict, Providing Security At Sea, International Partnerships, Maintaining a Readiness To Fight, Protecting the Economy, Providing Humanitarian Aid in response to global catastrophes. What impact does this Christmas campaign have on you: a great job remding us of a great job, unnecessary emotional manipulation, or somewhere in between? It was created using real crew members and filmed by Navy photographers. British Royal Navy 'Silent Night: On the Frontline', Royal Navy Christmas Advert 2025, Christmas ads 2025, HMS Diamond,British navy, armed forces ads, security at sea 2025-12-10T15:31:51Z https://addvertising.org/new-boyfriend-is-a-hit-despite-the-dodgy-wine. https://youtu.be/w0jrDbOt2qY https://youtu.be/w0jrDbOt2qY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w0jrDbOt2qY/hqdefault.jpg New boyfriend is a hit despite the dodgy wine (In Spanish) Humorous situation as these parents meet their daughter´s very new boyfriend just before Christmas, when cards are being hastily written or rewritten and, like this father, practically everyone in Spain is dashing out to buy their National Lottery ticket. ´El Gordo´ (the Fat One) has been running since 1812. Even those who don't gamble the rest of the year are galvanised to pitch in for at least a share of a Christmas ticket, and the calling of the National Lottery on December 22 glues millions to the TV screen. As usual, there's a clear message in the Lotería Nacional´s Christmas campaign, which is awaited almost as eagerly as that of the John Lewis department store in the UK. This year it's #UnidosPorUnDécimo - 'United by a 10th' share in a ticket which could bring hundreds of millions to the winner. This young man may have brought dodgy wine to the family table, but he's also sharing his lottery ticket, which gets him an instant reappraisal from Dad! A ver si el nuevo novio trae suerte en la Lotería de Navidad... Spain's national Christmas lottery 2019, Lotería de Navidad 2019 Ramón y José, El Gordo 2019, gambling, lottery tickets Spain, Contrapunto BBDO 2019-11-20T10:13:57Z https://addvertising.org/nike-equality-advert. https://www.youtube.com/embed/43QTjFCPLtI https://www.youtube.com/embed/43QTjFCPLtI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/43QTjFCPLtI/hqdefault.jpg Nike Equality Advert Is this the land history promised? This field of play. Where the dream of fairness and mutual respect lives on. Where you are defined by actions, not your looks and beliefs. For too long these ideals have taken refuge inside these lines. Equality should have no boundaries. The bond between players should exist between people. Opportunity should be indiscriminate. Worth should outshine color. The ball should bounce the same for everyone. If we can be equals here, we can be equals everywhere. #EQUALITY #nike Equality Nike SerenaWilliams sport 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/our-last-christmas-with-eu-or-is-it. https://vimeo.com/304792872 https://vimeo.com/304792872 Our last Christmas with EU - or is it? With Brexit galloping towards us, here's a new campaign lamenting Britain's potential losses; viewers are invited to visit the People Brexit, anti Brexit, Peoples Vote, EU, BBD Perfect Storm, government lobbying, British politics 2018-12-17T10:15:50Z https://addvertising.org/before-i-was-one-kevin-among-a-lot-of-kevins. https://youtu.be/TFUHHy6OboA https://youtu.be/TFUHHy6OboA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TFUHHy6OboA/hqdefault.jpg "Before, I was one Kevin among a lot of Kevins" Paris kicks off its campaign around the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a pacey spot interspersing shots of sporting champs like Sarah Ourahmoune, Teddy Riner, Raphaël Varane, Emmanuelle Morche, Kevin Mayer and Tony Parker with ordinary folks showing how sport/exercise has changed their everyday lives - choices as simple as taking the stairs instead of the lift. "Sport Can Change Everything" is the slogan. What do you reckon? Like the campaign? Booking your ticket now? Mais oui!? Paris 2024, Olympics, Paralympics, sport, everyday exercise, healthy living, Jeux Paralympiques, Buzzman 2019-10-17T08:09:05Z https://addvertising.org/electric-revolution-citroen-crashes-cakey-garden-party. https://youtu.be/nwlBsCyB0SM https://youtu.be/nwlBsCyB0SM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nwlBsCyB0SM/hqdefault.jpg Electric revolution? Citroen crashes cakey garden party Classic French automaker Citroën brings on its new,more affordable, ë-C3 100% electric car in this fast-paced mash-up of French Revolution, commando raid and horsepower v horses references. What do you think of the visually striking demolition scene? Aligning electric vehicles with the 'elite' appears to be a side-swipe at the likes of the famously pricey Tesla - itself not the only car manufacturer feeling the drag from a global slowdown in sales. Consumer interest in EVs (electric vehicles) is slowing, and with giants like China's BYD racing for the top spot against Tesla, competition is fierce to find new ways of engaaging the driving public. Citroën ë-C3 100% electric car, Citroën Revolution ad, car commercials, EVs, electric vehicle ads, BETC Paris 2024-08-28T11:07:45Z https://addvertising.org/frantic-preparations-for-the-royal-visit. https://youtu.be/joCzI3MbJUI https://youtu.be/joCzI3MbJUI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/joCzI3MbJUI/hqdefault.jpg Frantic preparations for The Royal Visit Fun one from Argos as a family prepares for a very special visit, highlighting the fact that the catalogue store offers in-store collection as well as delivery. Like it? View and vote! Argos Royal Visit, catalogue shopping, Argos in-store collection, The & Partnership 2018-10-01T05:29:18Z https://addvertising.org/chunkz-calfreezy-anthony-joshua-smell-a-bright-future. https://youtu.be/lkwmfsvk1o4 https://youtu.be/lkwmfsvk1o4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lkwmfsvk1o4/hqdefault.jpg Chunkz, Calfreezy, Anthony Joshua smell a bright future As wannabe shoppers head back to the high streets and stores amid lockdown lifting, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and his cockerpoo are among the passers-by to be transfixed by the effects of the new range by top-selling men's grooming and hygiene company Lynx (aka Axe). Fun, pacey and fresh, this one-minute campaign imagining a future of new possibilities after lockdown takes us on a whirlwind tour of London. During it, our 'everyday guy' runs into and is lifted out of situations that are both fantastical and banal in a surrealistic mash-up of movement. Spot appearances by YouTube personalities Calfreezy and Chunkz as our man of the moment continues his #SmellIconic travels. The backing track by rapper Aitch is part of a specially created playlist available on Spotify, and if you love the sunflower and hotdog effects, you can head on over to Snapchat AR to snap up the appropriate lens. Lynx-lover or not, what do you think of the ad? Lynx says the new range "smells like fresh opportunity. Like a new you. Like the world is yours. That’s the effect our new Lynx era will have on you. Soak it up." Are you inspired you to purchase some of that? Lynx Smell Iconic, men's grooming, life after lockdown, future of possibilities, Anthony Joshua in ads, Chunkz, Calfreezy, Aitch,The Martin Agency 2022-07-09T06:50:06Z https://addvertising.org/health-tech-vibrating-anti-constipation-pill. https://youtu.be/SRkH-etM9RE https://youtu.be/SRkH-etM9RE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SRkH-etM9RE/hqdefault.jpg Health tech: Vibrating anti-constipation pill Here's an ad introducing an ingestible, non-drug device that looks and can be swallowed like a multi-vitamin pill. Currently in Phase 3 trials in the USA and designed for the reported one in five people who suffer from constipation, the Israeli company manufacturing the device says: "The capsule, once ingested, resynchronizes the body’s biological clock to improve daily bowel movement bio-rhythm. Phase 3 clinical trial demonstrates significant improvement in constipation symptoms, quality of life and safe well tolerated safety profile." Vibrant purports to tackle circadian disruptions and restore the gut-brain connection by vibrating gently within the intestine up to six or eight hours after being swallowed. While constipation is a real issue, many will argue that it is better tackled with improved diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices rather than this kind of medtech approach. The pill is 'activated' by popping it into a pod before popping it into your mouth. For those who like their healthtech, the capsule's activity and your own can be monitored via a smartphone app - not just by you but by your medical advisor too if set up in that way. For those who are horrified by the quiet advances of tracking devices in and around us, constipation may seem like the more attractive option. What do you think - cool or creepy? Vibrant Gastro, anti-constipation capsule, non-drug capsule against constipation, medtech, healthtech, drugfree constipation treatment, health apps 2022-07-01T14:12:47Z https://addvertising.org/regardez-cette-vache. https://www.youtube.com/embed/q98UseZ2bQg https://www.youtube.com/embed/q98UseZ2bQg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q98UseZ2bQg/hqdefault.jpg Regardez cette vache! Le footballeur fait tout pour marquer mais en vain! .... quelques coups de pied d'une vache et tous les travaux .... gr milk, cow, ball, footballer,game 2018-06-11T00:07:52Z https://addvertising.org/iceland-s-nopalmoilchristmas-ad-banned. https://youtu.be/JdpspllWI2o https://youtu.be/JdpspllWI2o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JdpspllWI2o/hqdefault.jpg Iceland's #NoPalmOilChristmas ad banned ADDS followers and/or environmentalists may have seen both these ads on this site this year: one by NGO Greenpeace https://addvertising.org/emma-thompson-tells-a-chilling-children-s-tale, and the other by UK supermarket chain Iceland https://addvertising.org/iceland-uses-borneo-to-illustrate-decision-to-ban-palm-oil. But when Greenpeace agreed to let Iceland use its Rang-Tan campaign about seriously endangered orang-utans (voiced by Emma Thompson, who was made a Dame the same week) in its Christmas 2018 marketing, broadcasting watchdog Clearcast banned it from TV. The reason? It goes against the prohibition of ads "inserted by or on behalf of a body whose objects are wholly or mainly of a political nature" or ones that are "directed towards a political end". What do you think? Is a message relating to saving humanity and all living creatures too political for celebrations marking the birth of Christ the Saviour? Just irrelevant, maybe?? Iceland banned Christmas ad 2018, endangered species, environment, orang-utans, palm oil, Rang-Tan ad, Dame Emma Thompson 2018-11-09T14:00:00Z https://addvertising.org/close-your-eyes-and-think-of. https://youtu.be/QG0zqaUDOEE https://youtu.be/QG0zqaUDOEE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QG0zqaUDOEE/hqdefault.jpg Close your eyes and think of... ...Christmas, in this case, but the phrase traditionally ends in 'England'. The Christmas 2018 by British luxury fashion house Burberry is out and it's a dreamy one. If' you've been wondering what enigmatic actress Kristin Scott Thomas has been up to recently, here she is - you'll be able to make everything or nothing of her fabulously inscrutable expression. She's joined by M.I.A., Matt Smith, Naomi Campbell, and Valerie Morris-Campbell in a series of vignettes telling various seasonal tales to the sound of 'Carol of the Bells', performed by the Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. What do you think of the 1'47" ad? Does it stir warming memories or conjure up magical visions for you? Burberry Christmas 2018, June Calypso, Kristin Scott Thomas, luxury clothing 2023-01-29T10:55:34Z https://addvertising.org/rolls-royce-brings-out-a-chess-set. https://youtu.be/rvIIu9Zp2lk https://youtu.be/rvIIu9Zp2lk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rvIIu9Zp2lk/hqdefault.jpg Rolls-Royce brings out a chess set A new departure from iconic automaker Rolls-Royce. Does this ad belong in Controversial, Informative, or Creative? You be the judge! Is the trend towards luxury car marques moving into more (relatively) affordable merch something you welcome, or a pretentious and unnecessary development? Rolls-Royce Chess Set 2025, Rolls-Royce The Voice of the Maker, luxury car marque merchandise, luxury car design 2025-04-16T17:39:22Z https://addvertising.org/watch-out-apple-millennials-opt-for-swatch. https://youtu.be/LxxFVSVxYVU https://youtu.be/LxxFVSVxYVU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LxxFVSVxYVU/hqdefault.jpg Watch out, Apple... Millennials opt for Swatch High-tech on your wrist is one thing, an ice-cream in your hand is another... The world's biggest watchmaker, Switzerland's Swatch, enjoyed a net profit of nearly 70% in the first half of 2018, which it attributes to increased interest from millennials. Although Apple is the biggest watch-seller, it seems the pendulum's swinging back towards the kind of fun and simplicity expressed in this ad, where time is to be enjoyed. Does the ad remind you of the simple pleasures in life? Or is it just too retro/simplistic for your taste? Swatch, watch sales, Hometown London, millennials purchasing habits, Mediterranean lifestyle, Apple Watch 2018-07-19T05:21:35Z https://addvertising.org/la-grazia-trailer-paolo-sorrentino-tackles-euthanasia. https://youtu.be/zvQn44a_IHo https://youtu.be/zvQn44a_IHo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zvQn44a_IHo/hqdefault.jpg 'La Grazia' trailer: Paolo Sorrentino tackles euthanasia There's nothing particularly controversial about the style of this official movie trailer, but its subject matter certainly raises uncomfortable - not to say taboo - topics. The plot of 'La Grazia' is described on Wikipedia thus: "President of Italy Mariano De Santis, a staunch Catholic and experienced jurist, is conflicted about whether he should sign into law a bill legalizing euthanasia, and at the same time has to consider the pardon petitions of two individuals who murdered their partners". The movie, by Academy Award-winner Paolo Sorrentino, features a Venice Film Festival awarded performance from Toni Servillo. Streaming service MUBI says the film is due to arrive in US theaters December 5, Germany and Spain March 19, and the UK & Ireland March 20. What effect does the trailer have on you? MUBI La Grazia trailer, euthanasia, presidential pardons, political morality, taboo topics, Toni Servillo, Paolo Sorrentino 2025-11-13T10:26:30Z https://addvertising.org/the-beautiful-games. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xO0R5MzvTBo https://www.youtube.com/embed/xO0R5MzvTBo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xO0R5MzvTBo/hqdefault.jpg The beautiful games Even if you're not a digital gamer, game fan or game-builder, this one for Lenovo Legion is kinda mesmerising to watch... Ogilvy, Lenovo Legion ad, Intel Core processors, digital game-builders, digital games 2019-04-19T02:26:24Z https://addvertising.org/alibaba-s-olympics. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vTn16OVkb_E https://www.youtube.com/embed/vTn16OVkb_E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vTn16OVkb_E/hqdefault.jpg Alibaba's Olympics As part of its new, decade-long sponsorship of the Olympics, Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba serves up its first global ad celebrating 'the greatness of small' to promote the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. While the campaign aims to recapture the spirit of great achievements growing from small beginnings, the Games themselves were taking place in an atmosphere of detente: An invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on February 10 to visit Pyongyang "at an early date" indicated a rapprochement between the North and South, which have been divided since the end of World War II in 1945. BBDO China, Alibaba Seoul Winter Games, Alibaba Olympics ad, tech giant Alibaba first ad outside China, North South Korea detente 2024-12-13T09:23:05Z https://addvertising.org/dyslexic-thinking-now-a-linkedin-skill-term-reveals-branson. https://youtu.be/PHvpqvsCtvc https://youtu.be/PHvpqvsCtvc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PHvpqvsCtvc/hqdefault.jpg 'Dyslexic thinking' now a LinkedIn skill term, reveals Branson British entrepeneur Sir Richard Branson and actors Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley are among the big names topping this campaign to change perceptions of dyslexia through the organisation Made By Dyslexia. Virgin founder Branson reveals here that the professional networking platform LinkedIn now offers people the chance to put 'dyslexic thinking' on their skill set list. Made By Dyslexia explains that traditional benchmarking works against dyslexic people - which may number up to one in five of us - who have differing abilities: strengths lie in creative problem-solving and communication, and challenges in spelling, reading and memorising facts. "Generally, a dyslexic cognitive profile will be uneven when compared to a neurotypical cognitive profile," says the global charity. "This means that dyslexic individuals really do think differently." In this ad, big names step up to say that they are 'Made By Dyslexia', making a clear connection between their success and dyslexia. What effect does the campaign have on you? High time we stopped aligning dyslexia with some kind of shortcoming? After all, as Made By Dyslexia points out, "everything from the light bulb to the iPhone, the aeroplane to the motor car, was invented by a dyslexic mind." Made By Dyslexia, dyslexic thinking, dyslexia and LinkedIn profile, Sir Richard Branson dyslexia, Keira Knightley dyslexia, FCB Inferno 2022-03-31T08:50:54Z https://addvertising.org/made-in-baxter-sculpting-functional-furniture. https://youtu.be/r_C2pKT_UuA https://youtu.be/r_C2pKT_UuA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r_C2pKT_UuA/hqdefault.jpg Made In Baxter: Sculpting functional furniture "At the beginning we reinvented leather. We transformed the classic English mood through today’s Italian attitude". Name that brand! At a loss? The answer is Baxter Furniture. This promotional piece, with images interlaced into a space full of original plaster casts and molds of works by renowned Italian neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova, presents the brand's manifesto through narration and striking visuals. The Italian company, which prides itself on combining traditional craftsmanship with refined contemporary aesthetics and technical innovation, specialises in design furniture and accessories for clients after the perfect mix of comfort, functionality and sophistication. Even if the name is unfamiliar to you, chances are you've spotted the brand's output somewhere at home or abroad. Founded in 1990, Baxter is based in Lurago d'Erba, in the Italian province of Como, "an area renowned for its manufacturing tradition in the furniture sector," says the company. "Baxter is not just a furniture brand but a sensory experience that engages touch, sight, and smell, thanks to the fine materials and sophisticated finishes that characterise each of its creations". Baxter Furniture Brand Manifesto, design furniture,, furniture photography, high-end interiors, Angelo Ferrara 2025-03-06T13:30:23Z https://addvertising.org/open-water-swimmers-highlight-how-co-op-s-tackling-ocean-plastic. https://youtu.be/Vh09atCXuqA https://youtu.be/Vh09atCXuqA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vh09atCXuqA/hqdefault.jpg Open water swimmers highlight how Co-op's tackling ocean plastic Taste of summer, touch of chill, sight of ice-cream! These open water swimmers bring the idea of a treat after exercise to skin-tingling life in just half a minute for the UK's Co-op cooperative food retailer. Funnily enough, heard this one at the swimming-pool this morning in the changing-room. So, though the larger-than-life visual in the video/TV version is a delightful surprise, we know that this one's standing up well in audio only - a neat 'illustration' of the power of audio advertising when the sound quality and images described are so good. Do you agree? Oh, and you don't need to be any kind of swimmer to appreciate the message about compostable carrier bags. The Co-op is an umbrella brand used by more than 15 different co-operative societies which operate over 4,000 shops. Coop compostable carrier bags, supermarket plastic bags, ocean plastic, plastic waste, supermarket plastic, Lucky Generals 2019-08-13T10:49:39Z https://addvertising.org/baby-jesus-undergoes-paternity-test-in-re-telling-of-christmas-tale. https://www.youtube.com/embed/K11SRzlados https://www.youtube.com/embed/K11SRzlados https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K11SRzlados/hqdefault.jpg Baby Jesus undergoes paternity test in re-telling of Christmas tale U.S. company Home Paternity pushes the boundaries by re-framing the Nativity in a 'Who's the Daddy?' reality TV setting, putting the Virgin Mary and Joseph under pressure in front of a sensation-hungry studio audience in this 3.36" spot. See how it turns out and let us know what you think! Amusing, offensive, or just too long? Humanaut agency, Home Paternity Christmas story ad, controversial religious ads, best christmas ads, Jesus paternity test 2018-06-03T00:45:17Z https://addvertising.org/kiss-my-apple. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-F6tUN2j0Iw https://www.youtube.com/embed/-F6tUN2j0Iw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-F6tUN2j0Iw/hqdefault.jpg Kiss my Apple! Overthinking a kiss... Apple TV, Apple products, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/a-lesson-no-one-should-have-to-learn. https://youtu.be/6WarD0vlVAc https://youtu.be/6WarD0vlVAc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6WarD0vlVAc/hqdefault.jpg A lesson no one should have to learn The Youth Ambassadors, which is a team of kids and young adults across Europe who work to solve the social problems that youth have to deal. Recently released a shocking advert about the difficulties kids face with living in a low-income family and hunger. What do you think about there latest advert? Youth Ambassador, Hunger, VML 2024-08-28T11:16:15Z https://addvertising.org/deneuve-malek-take-their-time-with-cartier. https://youtu.be/I9doXIK-TW4 https://youtu.be/I9doXIK-TW4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I9doXIK-TW4/hqdefault.jpg Deneuve, Malek take their time with Cartier British director Guy Ritchie (known for gangster films, and the Sherlock Holmes films starring Robert Downey Jr., with 'The Covenant' movie coming up) is behind this densely-packed one-minute footage shot in Paris and featuring iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve and US actor Rami Malek. The passing of time is reflected both in the representations of Deneuve, which use body doubles and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and draw on her filmography ('Repulsion','Belle de Jour'), and in the River Seine which also features. It is the real Denueve, now 79, whom we glimpse in the final frame as she effortlessly passes through visible and suggested timelines alike. Malek ('Mr Robot', 'Bohemian Rhapsody') provides a deft foil with his slick, under-stated appreciation of timeless elegance. The ad is a promotion for the Cartier Tank watch byFrench luxury goods conglomerate Cartier as the timepiece makes a comeback after its appearance in the mid-90s. What do you think of the campaign? Slick and clever, relevant, meh, inspiring? Cartier Tank Francaise, Catherine Deneuve and Cartier, luxury watches, Catherine Deneuve in commercials, Rami Malek in commercials, Hollywood actors in commercials, artifical intelligence in commercials, director Guy Ritchie ads, The Mill films 2023-01-23T09:16:53Z https://addvertising.org/michael-caine-portrays-the-great-escaper-bernard-jordan. https://youtu.be/JEvYEPNxHzo https://youtu.be/JEvYEPNxHzo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JEvYEPNxHzo/hqdefault.jpg Michael Caine portrays 'The Great Escaper' Bernard Jordan "I had a good time, every minute of it. I'm pleased I did it. I'd do it again tomorrow," said World War II veteran Bernard Jordan when he returned from a trip to the Normandy landings commemoration in 2014. The former Naval officer had taken part in the 1944 landings, often referred to as D-Day. The largest seaborne invasion in history, the operation began the liberation of France (and later Western Europe) and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front. Jordan's attendance at the 2014 commemoration, however, made headlines because he checked himself out of the care home where he resided - with 'full capacity', meaning he could come and go as he wished - and made his way independently over to France to mark the occasion, at the age of 89. This trailer is for the movie version of a story which brings to life one man's experience of the ongoing trauma of war, and stars English actor Michael Caine, himself now 90. Fellow acting legend and former Member of Parliament (MP) Glenda Jackson - who died earlier this year at 87 - stars as Jordan's wife. The movie title references another WW2-related film, 1963's 'The Great Escape', a heavily fictionalised drama recounting the story of a mass break-out of British Commonwealth prisoners from a German prisoner of war camp. The Great Escaper movie 2023, Pathe Films, Michael Caine acting at 90, Glenda Jackson acting 2023 film, Bernard Jordan veteran, WW2 movies 2023-08-09T15:07:46Z https://addvertising.org/dear-menopause-letter-continues-opening-up-of-taboo-topic. https://youtu.be/cuSo791DKPs https://youtu.be/cuSo791DKPs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cuSo791DKPs/hqdefault.jpg Dear Menopause letter continues opening up of taboo topic At last we see a little more activity around the hitherto inexplicably underserved area of menopause in advertising. Whie other taboos have been tackled with sensitivity and/or gusto, this one has stood unchallenged for a surprisingly long time. In 2021, with developments such as a TV documentary in the UK by popular presenter Davina McCall, and the sharing of an 'open-source' menopause policy for companies, it seems that this taboo topic is finally beginning to open up. A transitioning which affects all women (given sufficient longevity) directly and pretty much the entire population indirectly, has been remarkably invisible, despite an evident need for related products, services and policies. What do you think of this short film by Irish company Revive Active, which formulates and manuctures supplements' in Ireland for export worldwide? The company says that it undertook extensive research when developing the new Meno Active range, not just on the components, but on listening to what women had to say on this subject via social media and the Liveline radio/phone-in show. The main problem identified from the women respondents was simply not being listened to. How do you respond to the result, a 30-second footage by documentary-maker Donal Moloney? Lovely message, I like the imagery of a new dawn breaking and a woman pondering her life's journey? Wow, solitude, shells, and sunset - seriously? Oh no, another message about 'taking control' when I just want to be understood? Hold on, where did everyone go, this is not just about me, for goodness' sake!? Hey, it's a step in the right direction and I applaud that? Revive Active, Meno Active ad, menopause in advertising, taboo topics menopause, Donal Moloney, Joe Duffy, Bonfire agency 2021-10-25T11:38:06Z https://addvertising.org/catty-behaviour. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Me4j8jepk0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Me4j8jepk0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Me4j8jepk0/hqdefault.jpg Catty behaviour? Is this the future? Your cat expressing its desires or is it your worst nightmare...? catterbox, temptations, Mars, cats 2021-07-29T14:13:12Z https://addvertising.org/burna-boy-conducts-it-shakira-struts-it-for-burberry. https://youtu.be/DWQwDStZB64 https://youtu.be/DWQwDStZB64 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DWQwDStZB64/hqdefault.jpg Burna Boy conducts it, Shakira struts it, for Burberry Wow, how many of its high-end garments and accessories can one brand cram into a one-minute ad? Try counting! Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Burna Boy and Colombian singer/songwriter Shakira each display an impressive amount of Burberry as we catch glimpses of them in festive preparation vignettes. What do you think of the peep-show format by British luxury house? The campaign is being well received by fans of the 'queen of Latin music', who split from her long-term partner, Barcelona football player Gerard Piqué, earlier this year. Well-wishers and admirers are delighted to see her in this campaign after what she described as "the darkest hour of my life". The couple have two children and Shakira had put her own glittering US career in second place so that Piqué could pursue his while keeping the family together. "For those women, like me, who believe in values like family, who had the dream, the big dream of having a family forever, to see that dream broken or shredded into pieces is probably one of the most painful things that you can ever go through," she told Harpers Bazaar magazine.(https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a41316591/shakira-breaks-silence-interview-split-gerard-pique/). "But... women are resilient." The Burberry campaign sees both singers stepping out in their own inimitable style while parading Burberry's - job done? Burberry The Night Before, Christmas ads 2022, Shakira in ads, Burna Boy in ads, luxury fashion, TORSO creative 2023-01-31T20:54:35Z https://addvertising.org/flirting-with-artificial-intelligence-no-really. https://youtu.be/gS1m_TIxEW0 https://youtu.be/gS1m_TIxEW0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gS1m_TIxEW0/hqdefault.jpg Flirting with Artificial Intelligence..... No, really How do we feel about this, people? Artificial intelligence (AI) already plays a huge and important part in our lives in so many ways - through our devices, AI underpins a lot our choices on where to eat, what to watch, which news and products we are exposed to and so on, while increasingly, what would formerly have been life-or-death judgments formerly made by the likes of pilots and doctors are now in the, erm, hands and minds of AI. And now, the technology is being breathed into our love lives. This 'What’s Her Secret?' ad is for London, UK-based software company Sonantic, who says: "...we’re unveiling our most realistic demo to date: The video marks two significant breakthroughs in Sonantic’s technology, as we’ve perfected subtle emotions and non-speech sounds such as laughing and breathing. After many months of hard work, this is an incredibly proud moment for our team. We’re thrilled to offer our customers more creative possibilities than ever before, as we take one step closer to becoming the CGI of audio." And that's clearly great for them. What about the rest of us? Don't we have enough on our hands trying to interpret each other's intentions and expressions without laying artificiality over 'intimacy'? As a voice talent, I can still out-perform this artificial gal, but how soon will the tech become perhaps not even more realistic, but more desirable/popular? It has implications beyond putting voiceover talents out of work. The tech giants already attracted some scrutiny when home appliances such as Siri, Cortana and Alexa were all launched with female voices, sparking conversation about the societal implications of anyone, incuding the kids, being able to bark orders at a feminised machine without any pleases or thank yous. Not to mention some hasty tweaks to the tech. Does anyone else get chills at the final sentence in this ad - "What do you want me to say?" Sonantic What's Her Secret, CGI of audio, AI voice, artificial intelligence voices, voice technology, voice platform 2025-12-11T22:41:53Z https://addvertising.org/new-brosnan-ad-leaves-viewers-shaken-and-stirred. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ob1RBsKnLP0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ob1RBsKnLP0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ob1RBsKnLP0/hqdefault.jpg New Brosnan ad leaves viewers shaken and stirred Former DDB Mudra, 007 ads, Brosnan commercials, Brosnan and pan masala, indian advertising 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/alexa-rewrites-history. https://youtu.be/trfbpONj3dk https://youtu.be/trfbpONj3dk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/trfbpONj3dk/hqdefault.jpg Alexa rewrites history Married couple Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi feature in this historical romp where Amazon's voice command device Alexa could have averted all kinds of situations.... Check it out and let us know what you think! Are you concerned that data from voice devices is being used for training in all kinds of areas its users may not suspect within today's 'surveillance society'; are you able to lead a better life thanks to such devices; or are you simply rolling about thinking 'what a hilarious ad!' Amazon Alexa, voice command, funny ads, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Droga5 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/relate-rankin-portray-joy-of-later-life-sex. https://youtu.be/lbJRXxRZLIo https://youtu.be/lbJRXxRZLIo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lbJRXxRZLIo/hqdefault.jpg Relate, Rankin portray joy of later life sex A relationship charity in the UK, Relate, has tackled the taboo of intimacy among older people with a campaign of portraits by renowned photographer Rankin. While sex and intimacy for many older people remains important in their relationships, it remains a little mentioned topic, with a general perception that older people shouldn’t, couldn’t and wouldn’t want to have sex and be intimate. Other factors are involved too - according to research by Relate:"The majority (60%) of people aged over 65 aren’t comfortable talking openly to anyone about sex and intimacy, citing embarrassment as the top reason at 66%. This was followed by, ‘it just wasn’t talked about when I was younger’ (64%), not wanting to make others uncomfortable (63%), not knowing when to bring it up (58%) and lack of confidence (57%)." What do you think of the campaign? Still a bit unnecessary or 'high time'? The taboo of sex among seniors is one we touched on in our regular coverage of Taboo Topics, using this 2017 example, in which pornography platform Pornhub sponsored a saucy but practical sex education series called Old School, presented by former adult movie star Nina Hartley ('Boogie Nights'), as a response to the alarming rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the over-65s. https://addvertising.org/old-school-stds-sex-education-for-seniors. Relate charity, Let's Talk the Joy of Later Life Sex, Rankin photographer, sex intimacy seniors, Ogilvy UK 2021-05-05T10:11:52Z https://addvertising.org/covid-19-coronavirus-doesn-t-put-everything-on-hold. https://youtu.be/woyTOXe-hec https://youtu.be/woyTOXe-hec https://i.ytimg.com/vi/woyTOXe-hec/hqdefault.jpg COVID-19 coronavirus doesn't put everything On Hold Marie Curie, the UK charitable organisation that provides care and support for terminally ill patients and their loved ones, has put out a powerful message amid the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. The current situation - and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had just spend the night in hospital at time of writing, indicating a worsening of his 'mild' coronavirus symptoms - has put many of life's joys and routines on hold for large swathes of the population. Terminal illness, however, carries on, and the nursing staff of Marie Curie need donations more than ever as the charity geared up to care for hundreds of additional dying patients requiring end-of-life care, in order to relieve current pressure on the NHS. Marie Curie, terminal illness UK, palliative care, UK nursing, COVID 19 coronavirus 2020, Saatchi & Saatchi 2020-04-13T08:30:54Z https://addvertising.org/apple-s-chat-with-mother-nature-storytelling-gold-or-greenwashing-1. https://youtu.be/9Qm99OAQ9p0 https://youtu.be/9Qm99OAQ9p0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Qm99OAQ9p0/hqdefault.jpg Apple's chat with Mother Nature - storytelling gold or greenwashing? US multinational technology company Apple sparked mixed reviews for this ad in the format of a corporate meeting with Mother Nature. "In 2020, Apple promised to bring its entire carbon footprint to net zero by 2030 — through innovations in materials, clean energy, low-carbon shipping, and restoring natural ecosystems," says the maker of iPhones and other popular devices. "Now Mother Nature needs a status report from Apple’s environmental team. And it better be good". Hm, yes, we can probably all appreciate the extended metaphor, but no matter how slick, marketing can get on the wrong side of consumers very easily if it dumbs things down. Viewers were quick to point out: the unattractive irony of touting environmental credentials when obsolescence is built into every device; the sheer contempt implied in ignoring worker conditions and the planet's resources; the tone deafness of bragging about a 63 billion gallon reduction - not use, reduction - in water. If you are a proponent of reduced consumption, product longevity, and a more circular economy respecting both people and planet better, you may not want to spend five minutes watching the whole campaign. But hey, it's also gaining plaudits as great storytelling and loads of people love it, so take a peek and see what you think. Apple Mother Nature ad 2023, corporate sustainability, net zero, clean energy, ESG, technology and environment, greenwashing 2023-12-28T09:56:41Z https://addvertising.org/ice-cream-leads-the-way-back-to-reality. https://youtu.be/nIVPwLdgWSg https://youtu.be/nIVPwLdgWSg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nIVPwLdgWSg/hqdefault.jpg Ice-cream leads the way back to reality Whether you're a devotee of the Metaverse and all things virtual, an aficionado of tangible pleasures, or both, here's an interesting bit of footage for you. Courtesy of Magnum ice-cream, which, according to Adbrands, is "No 1 in most of the 100 or so markets in which it is available, and the clear leader across Europe". The brand has been building its year-on-year profits helped by a luxury marketing approach: estimated global sales of Magnum stood at $3.8bn in 2020, with over one billion units sold annually. Its ads swirl around the concept of pleasure and use words such as 'rich', 'velvety', 'indulgence'. What do you think of this new departure in its advertising? A perfect illustration of how real-life pleasures cannot possibly be experienced in the developing world of virtual? Magnum Metaverse, ice-cream ads, Magnum ice-cream commercials, metaverse, LOLA MullenLowe Madrid 2023-03-31T09:25:00Z https://addvertising.org/australian-wine-chimes-in-on-brexit. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/175/medium/19_Crimes_Brexit_2.png?1576746984 Australian wine chimes in on Brexit 2019-12-19T09:16:25Z https://addvertising.org/lost-reindeer-takes-flight. https://youtu.be/VoMQLnI2UXA https://youtu.be/VoMQLnI2UXA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VoMQLnI2UXA/hqdefault.jpg Lost reindeer takes flight Awwwwww! See if this 1'30" spot doesn't bring a smile to your face with its enjoyable magical touch. Christmas is a great time to believe, right? The world's reindeer (known as caribou in North America) population has more than halved over the past couple of decades and is now reported to stand at just over two million adults, with Russia home to the largest wild reindeer population, estimated at up to one million. Are you letting your imagination take flight with this campaign, or are you too busy stressing about where to buy this year's must-have gifts? Air Canada, reindeer ads, reindeer, Christmas 2019, FCB Canada 2020-12-06T14:43:55Z https://addvertising.org/bmw-drives-home-its-relax-we-care-message. https://youtu.be/z0zKyLufPTI https://youtu.be/z0zKyLufPTI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z0zKyLufPTI/hqdefault.jpg BMW drives home its 'Relax. We Care.' message You can't please all of the people all of the time, and this kind of promise is always going to spark off some naysayers or critics. In this case, BMW vehicle-owners whose experience of the automaker's maintenance services may be less than the optimal "Relax. We Care. BMW Service keeps you moving forward, wherever your story takes you" presented here. But what do you think of the ad itself? Over-contrived or engaging? After the first 100 days in office of US President Donald Trump, whose trade tariffs affected world markets, BMW acknowledged "subdued demand" in China but reported growth of +5.9% elsewhere. The German marque, which also owns the motor car division of iconic British brands Mini Cooper and Rolls-Royce,reported of its electric performance: "The BMW Group delivered a total of 109,516 fully-electric BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers worldwide in the first three months of the year (+32.4%). Sales of fully-electric vehicles saw particularly strong growth in Europe (+64.2%)". BMW Relax We Care 2025, car maintenance commercials, BMW 'The Thief', Monks agency 2025-05-02T08:35:41Z https://addvertising.org/getting-inside-loewe-s-heads. https://youtu.be/mDpv010LtoE https://youtu.be/mDpv010LtoE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mDpv010LtoE/hqdefault.jpg Getting inside LOEWE's heads Whether you're an arts and crafts aficionado, or love Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE, or just want to drink in another world for a minute or two, this 1'30" spot will appeal. It shows Spanish straw artist Javier Sánchez Medina at work on a series of animal head sculptures for the LOEWE Paula's Ibiza store concept. Made from esparto, a fibre produced from grasses native to southern Europe, the series reflects the natural, craft-led vibe of the collection and traditional Ibizan interiors. Like it? Meh? Fascinating? LOEWE, Paula's Ibiza store concept, esparto animal heads, Spanish craftsmanship, Javier Sánchez Medina, luxury fashion 2021-05-05T14:34:24Z https://addvertising.org/planet-vs-plastics-which-countries-top-the-throwaway-ranking. https://youtu.be/a_gzSDySh5s https://youtu.be/a_gzSDySh5s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a_gzSDySh5s/hqdefault.jpg Planet vs Plastics: Which countries top the throwaway ranking? Well, that would be the US and the UK, according to a 2020 Forbes report which said that "residents of the U.S. and the U.K. produce more plastic waste per person than any other nation, with Americans generating an average of 105kg (231lbs) of plastic per year. The British are close behind, throwing away almost 99kg (218lbs) annually". The UK arm of environmental organisation Greenpeace, which runs an annual Big Plastic Count in schools and households, dumps the issue firmly on the government's doorstep with this campaign. The call to action also includes supermarkets and big companies, and urges us to sign a petition urging the government to take decisive action. Results from The Big Plastic Count 2024 revealed that "UK households throw away an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic weekly (60 pieces per household per week), equivalent to 90 billion a year. Snack packaging (699,932 pieces) and fruit and veg packaging (697,085 pieces) emerged as the most commonly counted plastic items. Over half (58%) of the pieces of plastic packaging thrown away are being incinerated – up 12% from 46% in 2022. Only 17% was recycled in the UK, followed by waste exports (14%) and landfill (11%)". Regarding incineration, Greenpeace points out that the "ramifications of our plastic consumption extend beyond environmental concerns. Incinerating plastic not only exacerbates climate change and can release more carbon dioxide per tonne than burning coal, but it is also incompatible with the government’s commitment to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and poses health risks to local communities, often in economically disadvantaged areas. With 57 incinerators in operation across the UK, and 18 new incinerators in construction, urgent measures are necessary to address this escalating crisis". Recycling will never be able to catch up with the volume of plastics being produced, says Greenpeace. So there's a pressing need for supermarketsand policy makers to embrace re-use and re-fill schemes and the reduction of unnecessary plastic packaging. The Big Plastic Count 2024 comes ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty, which will be held in Ottawa, Canada, this month. Recent polling from Greenpeace International found that 74% of UK residents agree that to stop plastic pollution, we need to cut plastic production. The polling found that 69% of UK residents support the Global Plastics Treaty agreeing a reduction in plastic production, in order to stop biodiversity loss and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. What do you think of the campaign? Does it make it too easy to blame external factors rather than keep us aware of our individual plastic waste habits, or is it a useful next step in the environmental protection arena? The theme for World Earth Day (April 22) 2024 is Planet vs Plastics. Greenpeace Big Plastic Count 2024, Planet vs Plastics, environment, plastic waste, plastics, Everyday Plastic 2024-08-28T11:12:43Z https://addvertising.org/dog-food-x-great-hair. https://youtu.be/8sJXA50QbqU https://youtu.be/8sJXA50QbqU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8sJXA50QbqU/hqdefault.jpg Dog food x 'Great Hair' You may have heard the expression 'all dressed up like a dog's dinner', used to describe a badly put-together outfit. Well, dog dinners take on a whole new imagery in this 'Great Hair' ad by canine food company The Farmer's Dog. The home delivery service was set up in 2014 by Brett Podolsky and Jonathan Regev when one of their own dogs was struggling with stomach issues and nothing seemed to help. Guess what? Turns out that a vet's suggestion of fresh, real food effected an immediate transformation, inspiring Brett and Jonathan to update the old 'give the dogs what you're cooking for yourself' approach in today's world. "Most pet food is heavily processed using extreme heat, and made to the standard of animal feed," says the US brand. "But it doesn’t have to be. The Farmer’s Dog provides the nutrition dogs need with real, fresh food made to the strict standards of human food. Recipes are formulated by a team of board-certified nutritionists and come pre-portioned just for your dog". However, you feed your animals, we hope you enjoy the dream of great hair in their ad! The Farmer's Dog Great Hair, pet food deliveries, dog food, real food for dogs, canine nutrition 2025-08-08T10:06:28Z https://addvertising.org/grooming-hides-behind-harmless-tackles-taboo-topic. https://youtu.be/uYTF3UQMb_A https://youtu.be/uYTF3UQMb_A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uYTF3UQMb_A/hqdefault.jpg 'Grooming Hides Behind Harmless' tackles taboo topic Australia's national child sexual abuse prevention charity Bravehearts tackles the hugely uncomfortable issue of child grooming / child abuse in this visually engaging tale with a twist. The charity invites us to learn how to recognise the signs (https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/what-is-grooming/), defining grooming like this: "Grooming describes the preparatory (or ‘lead up’) stage of child sexual abuse that offenders use to gain the trust and compliance of the child or young person (and those around them) and to establish secrecy and silence to avoid disclosure. Grooming may occur in person (contact grooming) or online". The charity reminds us that: "It can be difficult to detect sexual grooming because many grooming behaviours resemble normal adult-child interactions (Jeglic, Winters & Johnson, 2023). However, there are common patterns of behaviour among offenders that may help us recognise when a child is potentially being groomed. While red flags may not necessarily mean a child is being groomed, being aware of these ‘red flag’ behaviours can help parents, caretakers and organisations interrupt and even prevent the grooming process". It's widely acknowledged that parents are experiencing more anxiety than ever as they struggle to ensure a safe childhood - and that that very anxiety can create its own issues, such as over-protective parenting, and anxious children. While acknowledging the increasing role of online, this campaign brings us right to the crux of innocence and intimacy where damge can be done, by using happy, colourful and caring scenes of childhood. What do you think of it? A bit over-played, sadly more necessary than ever, a powerful reminder? Bravehearts 'Grooming Hides Behind Harmless', child abuse campaigns, taboo topics, public service announcements, child grooming, PSAs, Taxi Films, Bravehearts Australia, Engine agency 2025-06-04T09:41:08Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-hugh-jackman-go-all-in. https://youtu.be/z3hcb9S45XM https://youtu.be/z3hcb9S45XM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z3hcb9S45XM/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman go All In They're at it again - the two popular Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman whip up a witty script based on their long-standing 'feud' to lighten our mood amid the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. But this is also a call to action in the serious cause of food security. Whether or not you're a fan of either/both, you'll likely find something to laugh at here, and maybe it'll promot you to look into or join the All In Challenge, too. Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, food insecurity, children and hunger, All In Challenge, funny ads 2020-04-21T09:26:43Z https://addvertising.org/british-airways-strikes-an-upbeat-note-against-backdrop-of-conflict. https://youtu.be/wnoqRlx7xpY https://youtu.be/wnoqRlx7xpY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wnoqRlx7xpY/hqdefault.jpg British Airways strikes an upbeat note against backdrop of conflict With the top 20 international airlines reporting losses of an estimated $53 billion in market value since the US / Israeli attacks on Iran sparked a global crisis, the UK's national carrier British Airways came up with this gently humorous film titled 'An Original British Briefing'. Part safety video, it is also an exhortation to us all to put aside, leave behind, or otherwise ignore everyday pressures in order to savour the joys of travel once more. BA, owned by Spanish/British company International Airlines Group (IAG), is among the top 20 airlines but is said to have been holding up better than some others thanks to its policy of fuel hedging, which involves establishing a fixed cost for fuel purchases so as to ensure better budget stability in times of crisis. As the Middle East conflict rages on, the UK government has issued a travel alert: “Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.” What do you think of the BA film - much-needed positive reminder, unfortunate timing, neither or both? British Airways An Original British Briefing, air travel 2026, fuel hedging, airline commercials, Biscuit Filmworks UK, Uncommon Creative Studio 2026-03-30T12:47:08Z https://addvertising.org/what-life-should-be. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-HaEASoJqY https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-HaEASoJqY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z-HaEASoJqY/hqdefault.jpg What life should be... #thisisliving for your holiday / dream / retirement? corona, lime, thirst, surf, living 2021-07-05T18:43:51Z https://addvertising.org/moving-out-2-trailer-must-have-game-for-couch-movers-and-shakers. https://youtu.be/URVApYbdEd0 https://youtu.be/URVApYbdEd0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/URVApYbdEd0/hqdefault.jpg 'Moving Out 2' trailer: Must-have game for couch movers and shakers Here it is, you gamers and couch movers and shakers - the official trailer for the sequel to the 2020 award-winning 'Moving Out' co-op game from SMG Studio and DevM Games! The game hailed as everything from awesome entertainment to mind-messing to must-have for those moving house is launching in 2023 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC. The Team 17 group behind it is a British video game developer which was born out of a 1990 merged between British publisher 17-Bit Software and Swedish developer Team 7- according to Wikipedia. The reaction to this trailer has been largely one of exhilaration - what's your response? PlayToday reports that there are 3.1 billion gamers across the globe, and around 74% of parents think that video games can be educational for kids. As the 'Moving Out' game demonstrates, it's not just kids who can learn valuable lessons this way.... Moving Out 2, game trailers, couch moving game, couch co-op, online games, gamers, moving house, Team 17, SMG Studio, XBox, PlayStation, DevM Games 2022-08-24T11:05:47Z https://addvertising.org/lynx-brings-sensuality-to-men-s-grooming-with-asmr. https://youtu.be/u75uo3dfvgw https://youtu.be/u75uo3dfvgw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u75uo3dfvgw/hqdefault.jpg Lynx brings sensuality to men's grooming with ASMR For those of us not yet in on the trend, ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, which is a relaxing, often sedative, sensation or brain tingle triggered by calming sights and sounds such as whispers, scratching Lynx shower and shave tutorials, men's grooming, male grooming, Unilever, how to shave your legs balls chest, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2023-09-30T07:00:02Z https://addvertising.org/dove-pledges-not-to-use-ai-against-women. https://youtu.be/reIQAmmpbO8 https://youtu.be/reIQAmmpbO8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/reIQAmmpbO8/hqdefault.jpg Dove pledges not to use AI against women Pretty much all of us have concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), even if we love what it can bring to our individual lives. Whatever you may think about Dove's management of another controversial topic - single-use plastic so prevalent in the beauty industry - you'll probably agree that this ad does at least make an effort to address the AI issue. The frame is women's beauty specifically. We'll let the brand speak for itself: "Twenty years ago, Dove made a stand in challenging false beauty standards. Today, as we transition into an era where 90% of content is predicted to be AI-generated by 2025, our message still stands: keep beauty real. One in three women feel pressure to alter their appearance because of what they see online, even when they know the images are fake or AI-generated*. Dove is an American personal care brand owned by Unilever, a British consumer goods company. It was valued at approximately US$ 6.5 billion in 2023, an increase over previous years. It goes on to explain this ad: "The rise of AI poses one of the greatest threats to real beauty in the last 20 years, meaning representation is more important than ever. That’s why in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Campaign for Real Beauty, Dove is renewing its vows to champion real beauty, with a commitment to never use AI to create or distort women’s images. While there has been some positive change, the state of beauty in 2024 still isn’t pretty. Our new campaign, The Code, looks at the impact of AI on beauty, while celebrating the lasting legacy Dove has built". What do you think? Dove 'The Code', real beauty, artificial intelligence and women's beauty, AI influence on women and girls, body image and AI, Soko agency 2024-05-21T10:51:16Z https://addvertising.org/sweden-first-country-to-be-prescribed-by-doctors. https://youtu.be/hqo3PZwOZhk https://youtu.be/hqo3PZwOZhk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hqo3PZwOZhk/hqdefault.jpg Sweden: first country to be "prescribed by doctors" National marketing agency Visit Sweden brings on a tongue-in-cheek 'prescription' in this campaign. It explains that: "Here, life is rooted in balance, with effortless access to both nature and culture, making Sweden the perfect place to reset your mind and body. Together with Senior Professor Yvonne Forsell, we’ve highlighted science-backed activities that genuinely improve well-being. Welcome to a destination of a different nature". In the last few seconds, the parody steps up as a speeded-up voice lays out possible 'side effects' of the treatment - these may include urges for meatball dinners and actual human connection.... The Swedish tourism industry - an important contributor to the economy which is projected to generate around $7 billion in revenue in 2025. - is experiencing an upswing in international visitors, especially from Germany, Norway, and the United States. 'The Swedish Prescription', Swedish tourism, Visit Sweden, Prime Weber Shandwick 2025-10-24T08:57:32Z https://addvertising.org/ralph-lauren-offers-an-ode-to-the-pastimes-that-unite-us. https://youtu.be/Ao6D9IUDFug https://youtu.be/Ao6D9IUDFug https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ao6D9IUDFug/hqdefault.jpg Ralph Lauren offers "an ode to the pastimes that unite us" And in these troubled, troubling times, isn't that welcome? Founded in 1967, the Ralph Lauren luxury fashion house has always represented classic elegance and an aspirational lifestyle. For those of us who aspire to peace and prosperity, here's a minute of energetic serenity, subtly coloured in red, white and blue,and featuring models including Bibi Breslin, Luna Yohannan, and Lennon Sorrenti. "From the crisp whites of tennis to the polished grace of polo, the thrill of the racetrack, and the freedom of the open sea, this season’s styles are an ode to the pastimes that unite us", says the brand. “Sport and style have always been about more than what you wear or how you play," says founder Ralph Lauren. "They are about a way of living—freedom, energy, authenticity, connection—that can inspire us all to dream of a better life". RALPH LAUREN Spring Summer 2026, Bibi Breslin, Luna Yohannan, Lennon Sorrenti, luxury fashion, fashion photography, photographer David Sims 2026-03-24T08:54:29Z https://addvertising.org/ariana-grande-sparkles-at-party-of-dreams. https://youtu.be/n81H0SSX1ts https://youtu.be/n81H0SSX1ts https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n81H0SSX1ts/hqdefault.jpg Ariana Grande sparkles at 'Party of Dreams' Well, talk about bringing some sparkle to the party. US singer, songwriter, actress,and Swarovski ambassador Ariana Grande dazzles at a 'Party of Dreams' as she lights up the floor in a luminous Swarovski Couture dress and Millenia jewellery. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewellery, accessories and lighting. The company is enjoying an upswing thanks in part to a revamp aimed at showcasing its iconic heritage within today's contemporary spirit,and successful forays into the Asian luxury market. Describing its sparklers as 'created diamonds', it also appeals to those with environmental and worker concerns. Your reaction to the campaign? Swarovski Party of Dreams, Ariana Grande in ads, Christmas ads 2024, jewellery, created diamonds, rhinestones, Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert Film Director Christian Breslauer 2024-12-03T16:02:08Z https://addvertising.org/not-every-old-lady-is-trustworthy-warns-vw. https://youtu.be/oyJvd876UIc https://youtu.be/oyJvd876UIc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oyJvd876UIc/hqdefault.jpg Not every old lady is trustworthy, warns VW It's a truth universally acknowledged that buying a car from a 'careful lady driver' is a good way of finding a well-treated second-hand bargain. Here, carmaker VW has reprised a hugely popular 2010 ad which turned that assumption on its head as an older female who's been a hard-driving road racer type sells her car to unsuspecting purchasers. In this sequel, she's missing the good times she had with her car - a state of melancholic nostalgia most of us can relate to even though not associated necessarily with a car. Watch what happens when she takes action to break out of the sadness by having a test drive of VW's all-electric ID.4 GTX.... VW Bring Back the Energy, electric cars, EV commercials, VW all-electric ID.4 GTX, Zauerberg, DDB Berlin 2024-02-12T03:11:48Z https://addvertising.org/at-the-mercy-of-the-banks-other-people-s-money-trailer. https://youtu.be/K5FuOsGOc4M https://youtu.be/K5FuOsGOc4M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K5FuOsGOc4M/hqdefault.jpg At the mercy of the banks: 'Other People’s Money' trailer Billed as based on true events, this trailer for Jan Schomburg's thriller 'Other People’s Money' (Affäre Cum-Ex) 'tells the story of a global network of bankers, lawyers and mega-rich investors who are defrauding European treasuries [ - i.e. citizens - ] of €146 billion. Two women try to put a stop to it, but the states and the banks seem intent on thwarting their efforts at all costs'. The filmmakers'intention intention was to reflect a true story of how a criminal network of mega-rich investors, bankers and lawyers defrauded European taxpayers. What do you think of the trailer - more fact or fiction? In an atmosphere of increasing public wariness over government/international entities, many say it reflects a modus operandi which is far more prevalent than we'd like to believe, and therefore is a valuable contribution to the unwelcome but necessary task of throwing light on unsavoury realities, 'Other People’s Money' (Affäre Cum-Ex), international financial scams, tax fraud, wealth transfer, Berlinale IFF 2025 2025-03-03T08:55:30Z https://addvertising.org/go-mongolia-a-glimpse-into-the-east-asian-nation. https://youtu.be/27J9Np5103E https://youtu.be/27J9Np5103E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/27J9Np5103E/hqdefault.jpg 'Go Mongolia': a glimpse into the East Asian nation For many of us, Mongolia is little more than a name, evoking remoteness. The sparsely populated nation - 3.5 million inhabitants - sits between Russia to the north and China to the south and southwest. It is the world's largest landlocked country that does not border an inland sea. After the 1990 Democratic Revolution, when Mongolia acquired a new Constitution, the nation transitioned to a market economy and tourism is now an area ripe for development. Wikipedia says: "Travel organizations in Mongolia date back to half a century ago, but the private sector-based tourism is barely twenty years old. Now Mongolia boasts 403 travel companies, 320 hotels, 647 resorts and tourist camps". An intriguing destination for travellers. What do you think of the ad? Go Mongolia, Mongolia tourism, unexplored travel destinations, Edelman 2025-09-18T14:05:47Z https://addvertising.org/safetynovela-format-keeps-airline-passengers-watching-till-the-end. https://youtu.be/2UkTBuEx-ek https://youtu.be/2UkTBuEx-ek https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2UkTBuEx-ek/hqdefault.jpg 'Safetynovela' format keeps airline passengers watching till the end Philippine Airlines is not the first airline to bring a fresh format to the onboard safety announcement, but this riff off the popular telenovela structure looks set to run and run. It manages to introduce all the elements that will be familiar to frequent fliers - from stowing baggage to using oxygen masks and life vests - into a vivid love triangle tale featuring beautiful bridal couples, scheming mothers, and the spectacular islands of the Philippines. Not to mention plenty of subtle and not-so-subtle humour. The unusual blend of information and entertainment - designed to keep passengers' attention as well as promote the airline as a culturally tuned-in brand - "challenged us to rethink safety communication from the ground up," says PAL. "Filipino audiences connect through story, emotion, and shared cultural language so we embraced that truth. The Safetynovela reflects our commitment to elevating even the most functional parts of the journey". Reactions to the quirky drama appear to be thoroughly positive, with viewers spontaneously playing 'pick your favourite moment' games and suggesting regular updates to keep frequent fliers entertained and engaged down through the coming years. Philippine Airlines Inflight Safety Video, #PALSafetynovela, airline safety procedures, Asian ads, airline passengers, air travel, BBDO Guerrero 2026-01-06T15:36:20Z https://addvertising.org/rheinmetall-presents-ermine-hybrid-vehicle-family-at-dsei-uk-2025. https://youtu.be/F2seJVR58Qo https://youtu.be/F2seJVR58Qo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F2seJVR58Qo/hqdefault.jpg Rheinmetall presents Ermine Hybrid Vehicle Family at DSEI UK 2025 Amid talks of peace, the business of war goes on. This ad introduces a range of military vehicles from German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG, which describes itself as "a leading international systems supplier in the defence industry and at the same time a driver of forward-looking technological and industrial innovations in the civilian markets". Rheinmetall is one of the hundreds of companies such as British Rolls-Royce Holdings plc which will be displaying wares at the DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) UK event this September. Held every two years, the event brings together senior international trade and military experts from across the defense and security supply chain. Rheinmetall, which recently supplied 20 Ermine vehicles to conflict-riven Ukraine, lays out the tech specs, saying that the "Ermine hybrid-powered vehicle family provides ultra-quiet electrical mobility for stealth in combat, paired with a low thermal profile. The diesel range extender enables the Ermine to cover distances up to 1,200km and also serves as a mobile power source. Customizable mission modules and a detachable third axle are adding to unmatched adaptability, high payload and modularity across all platforms from 4x4 to 6x6, quad, side-by-side and uncrewed system variants. All Ermine drive modules are equipped with a B-Kit (by-wire Kit) to be autonomy-ready". What do you think of the ad itself - does it do a good job of presenting the vehicles? Rheinmetall Ermine Hybrid Vehicle Family, DSEI UK 2025, warfare, military equipment, defense and security 2025-08-20T09:05:07Z https://addvertising.org/be-your-weird-self. https://youtu.be/_N5s7TRUeP4 https://youtu.be/_N5s7TRUeP4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_N5s7TRUeP4/hqdefault.jpg Be your weird self! Animation from a Glasgow agency to inspire us all not to be a 'boring book on the shelf'. The spot exhorts the kind of weird behaviour that might actually turn people off rather than make us chuckle. What do you think of it? Genius recruitment that makes you want to rush along and beg for a place on the team? Bit too weird to sign up to turbo-boost your business? Or just a useful reminder of real life, even in the rarified airs of HR and the advertising industry? MadeBrave, creative agency, animation, HR and recruitment, Glasgow 2019-08-07T10:26:13Z https://addvertising.org/qatar-s-storybook-invites-us-to-feel-more. https://youtu.be/S87tldWtXMc https://youtu.be/S87tldWtXMc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S87tldWtXMc/hqdefault.jpg Qatar's storybook invites us to Feel More Fresh from its status as the host of football's 2022 World Cup, the Middle Eastern nation has put out this one-minute campaign to invite us to visit. The traditional family focus in the campaign, whose accompanying brand platform was launched in the lead-up to the sporting event, contrasts with the attention some media gave to Western perceptions of the oil-wealthy nation's LGBTQ+ attitudes. Using just a touch of animation to add to the sense of freshness and discovery, the ad centres around a storybook coming to life, involving the people looking at it themselves. The animated animals turning the pages of one family's adventure are Shaheen the falcon, Maha the Arabian oryx, and Lulu the hawksbill turtle, which represent Qatar’s wildlife. The Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, said: “We invite people to visit and discover the heart and soul of Qatar. A country where visiting families feel more together, couples feel more connected, and friends feel more fun. Our new global campaign evokes these emotions which traveller will feel when they explore Qatar’s fascinating heritage, natural beauty, and range of experiences to choose from.” Does the campaign - directed by acclaimed US cinematographer Wally Pfister - inspire you to get booking, or at least look into the idea of a Qatar trip? Qatar Feel More, Visit Qatar, tourism Middle East, Middle East travel, Wally Pfister 2023-01-12T10:07:47Z https://addvertising.org/rolls-royce-purrs-back-into-the-headlines. https://youtu.be/RoYaKTi6y-I https://youtu.be/RoYaKTi6y-I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RoYaKTi6y-I/hqdefault.jpg Rolls-Royce purrs back into the headlines Iconic British brand Rolls-Royce is off to a cracking 2025, and this 'Landmark' look-back over 2024 from one of its divisions explains the luxury success thread. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - owned by German firm BMW since 2003 - recently announced an investment exceeding £300 million to extend its manufacturing facility at the home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in the UK. "This is the next step in our commitment to creating value for clients by handcrafting the most complex, personal, and valuable luxury goods while providing an unparalleled client experience," explains the brand. "This announcement follows a record year for Bespoke and the third-best sales result in the company’s history in 2024". The largest market for its Bespoke vehicles is the Middle East, closely followed by the USA and Europe. Customers are reportedly willing to spend upwards of £500 million personalising their autos. Rolls-Royce says the new investment will enable "additional space for the increasingly complex and high-value Bespoke and Coachbuild projects sought by clients who define luxury as something deeply personal to them. It will also ready the manufacturing facility for the marque’s transition to an all-battery electric vehicle (BEV) future". The brand information continues: "During 2024, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of specialist designers, engineers, and craftspeople undertook some of their most creatively daring and technically challenging commissions to date. These projects incorporated innovative materials, features, and craft techniques never seen before on a Rolls-Royce motor car. Our Bespoke offering reached record levels in 2024. Bespoke content value increased 10% on average per motor car year-on-year, reaching the highest level in the company’s history. The marque’s commitment to Bespoke is reflected in its Private Offices, which take the highly personalised experience of commissioning a Rolls-Royce at Goodwood directly to clients around the world. In 2024, this global network of VIP spaces was expanded to New York and Seoul, which joined their counterparts in Dubai and Shanghai as well as the original Private Office in Goodwood." Also this month, the brand's other divisions have been hitting the headlines with news including a government contract to power British nuclear submarines (https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/rolls-royce-wins-11-billion-uk-nuclear-submarine-contract-2025-01-24/). Rolls-Royce Landmark 2024, Rolls-Royce Bespoke, luxury vehicles, Rolls-Royce Goodwood extension, personalised autos, luxury cars 2025-12-21T08:55:27Z https://addvertising.org/making-motorbikes-from-an-aircraft-carrier. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tYGEXHIwIBc https://www.youtube.com/embed/tYGEXHIwIBc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tYGEXHIwIBc/hqdefault.jpg Making motorbikes from an aircraft carrier India's national aircraft carrier the INS Vikrant took part in the 1971 India-Pakistan war but was destined to be turned into scrap until someone came up with the idea of using the ship's metal to make a motorbike range available for purchase. The Bajaj-V is the result. Bajaj-V motorbikes, motorbikes made from INS Vikrant, innovative use for scrap metal, 2018-10-30T07:30:08Z https://addvertising.org/do-strange-things-happen. https://youtu.be/P8IAg5jyHG0 https://youtu.be/P8IAg5jyHG0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P8IAg5jyHG0/hqdefault.jpg Do strange things happen... ...when you're shopping for Halloween? If you haven't got your pumpkin for carving/cooking yet, you might want to take a dash over to UK supermarket Sainsbury's to get it sorted. The soundtrack 'Round the Twist' is from a popular Nineties TV show. Sainsburys Halloween 2018, pumpkins, Halloween, children's fun Halloween, Wieden + Kennedy, Round the Twist 2018-10-29T06:17:38Z https://addvertising.org/we-need-a-lidl-christmas. https://youtu.be/M4HUGtaCBJo https://youtu.be/M4HUGtaCBJo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M4HUGtaCBJo/hqdefault.jpg 'We need a Lidl Christmas' Germany's discount supermarket chain puts on a magical one-minute animation featuring elves setting up a tasty Christmas when the lights go down in the stores - and manages to avoid making a single reference to the COVID-19 coronavirus that affected 2020 in so many ways at global level. What do you think of this ad? Does it turn you into a Liddl customer? The soundtrack adapts the Broadway classic 'We Need a Little Christmas'. Lidl Ireland, Christmas ads 2020, Christmas food shopping, animated ads, BBDO Dublin, Piranha Bar 2020-11-09T09:45:18Z https://addvertising.org/we-re-off-to-see-the-wizard. https://www.youtube.com/embed/K6yKtmUz6Mk https://www.youtube.com/embed/K6yKtmUz6Mk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K6yKtmUz6Mk/hqdefault.jpg We're off to see the Wizard... This time, Oz becomes the Halifax (or vice versa?) for a little bit of banking with a twist. It's reassuring that the Halifax likes to think big with it's adverts, but what do you think? OTT or on the money? Wizard of Oz, Halifax, Adam & Eve/DDB 2018-06-11T07:10:56Z https://addvertising.org/don-t-be-a-wang-aims-to-help-teenagers-deal-with-sextortion. https://youtu.be/AJrb8xaWWWE https://youtu.be/AJrb8xaWWWE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AJrb8xaWWWE/hqdefault.jpg 'Don't Be a Wang' aims to help teenagers deal with sextortion The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in Canada goes straight to the devices in the hands of teenagers with this short campaign to warn them about the dangers of 'sextortion' - an activity that is being increasingly reported. ALERT wanted to speak to teens in their own language, using singing and dancing eggplant and peach emojis to get a serious message across in a way most likely to be received. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) describes sextortion as "a type of blackmail where someone tries to use intimate, naked or sexual photos or videos of you to make you do things you don't want to do". It explains that criminals often target people who use dating apps, social media platforms, webcam/live streaming sites or websites related to pornography. "They might pretend to be someone else online and become friends with you. Later, they might threaten to share pictures or videos with your family and friends". What do you think of the ALERT campaign? ALERT 'Don't Be A Wang', sextortion, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, child protection online, sexual blackmail, teenagers online safety, DDB Canada 2023-11-08T15:06:27Z https://addvertising.org/toyota-tells-paralympian-lauren-woolstencroft-s-story. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sefscV3GvWM https://www.youtube.com/embed/sefscV3GvWM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sefscV3GvWM/hqdefault.jpg Toyota tells Paralympian Lauren Woolstencroft's story Such an interesting story not only about a woman who has overcame many challenges but how courage and persistence can overcome the odds. Anthem by Kaleena Zanders olympics 2018, toyota, paralympians, saatchi & saatchi, dentsu, aoife mcardle 2019-11-03T02:52:29Z https://addvertising.org/nothing-new-about-this-nyc-stroll-or-is-there. https://youtu.be/CXOw6D4Dd04 https://youtu.be/CXOw6D4Dd04 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CXOw6D4Dd04/hqdefault.jpg Nothing New about this NYC stroll - or is there? Just walking around New York City is enough in itself for many of us, but for the environmentally- as well as fashion-conscious, this guy's wearing sneakers made to do good as well as feel good. Sustainable fashion brand Nothing New is making its mark in the footwear sector, using upcycled plastic, recycled cotton and conflict-free metal for their cool creations. In the process, they use 5.6 used plastic water bottles and save 160 gallons of water per pair, says their site. Are you checking out their products, waiting for your last pair of sneakers to fall apart first, or heading straight out for a new pair of what you like, regardless of the materials used? Vote and comment! Nothing New, sustainable fashion, sustainable sneakers, recycled plastic, Devin Zuba, carbon neutrality, Global Recycle Standard, upcycledplastics 2020-01-21T11:26:03Z https://addvertising.org/nae-cuddling-warns-nicola-sturgeon-spoof. https://youtu.be/1vpVy_Ya5Q0 https://youtu.be/1vpVy_Ya5Q0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1vpVy_Ya5Q0/hqdefault.jpg 'Nae cuddling' warns Nicola Sturgeon spoof As lockdown restrictions eased at different paces across the four nations of the United Kingdom, Scottish comedian Janey Godley continued her series of voiceover adjustments to updates and question-taking by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. What do you think? Two minutes of much-needed humour? (Contains some strong language) Sturgeon herself has given the green light to "brilliant comedian" Janey - see her good-natured response here: https://youtu.be/jIiIlHy5sTw . Nicola Sturgeon, Janey Godley, comedian, stand-up comedy, Scottish humour, voiceover, lockdown easing, COVID-19 coronavirus Scotland 2020-06-03T16:38:03Z https://addvertising.org/jeremy-allen-white-pusha-t-on-train-trip-together. https://youtu.be/Rl-99GwllL8 https://youtu.be/Rl-99GwllL8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rl-99GwllL8/hqdefault.jpg Jeremy Allen White, Pusha T on train trip together The US actor and rapper are both House Ambassadors for luxury brand Louis Vuitton, which accounts for them appearing together in this evocative travel tale. The Maison, established in 1854, claims that it "remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine 'Art of Travel' through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical". What do you make of this presentation of LV's Men's Spring-Summer 2026 Collection, featuring good-looking apparel and bags accompanying the distinctive wearers on their journey to an undisclosed - and perhaps unknown - destination? Does it live up to that august legacy? Louis Vuitton Men's Spring-Summer 2026 Collection, Jeremy Allen White for Louis Vuitton, Pusha T for Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Williams LV, luxury menswear, luxury men's bags, luxury luggage 2026-01-08T17:16:15Z https://addvertising.org/virgin-aims-to-get-us-back-in-the-holiday-spirit. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCUFpYGOsQ4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCUFpYGOsQ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NCUFpYGOsQ4/hqdefault.jpg Virgin aims to get us back in the holiday spirit #Seizetheholiday campaign by Virgin, with live-streaming from around the world, just when we many of us are back at work, school etc. Is this inspiring, annoying or just distracting? Virgin holidays, good value holidays, AMV BBDO agency, Virgin rebrand, best value holidays worldwide 2022-03-31T19:00:30Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-one-waves-through-palm-print-recognition. https://youtu.be/xH_SVNVIfzk https://youtu.be/xH_SVNVIfzk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xH_SVNVIfzk/hqdefault.jpg Amazon One waves through palm print recognition What do you think of this ad for retail giant Amazon, promoting its Amazon One palm print recognition system? Sinister or slick? Both? The scheme enables digital identification by waving the palm of your hand over payment devices to complete a transaction. The e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence multinational explains that the system studies subcutaneous elements such as vein patterns as well as lines and ridges in the skin to establish a person's unique 'Amazon One ID'. This harvested data can then be used to connect the individual's Amazon-registered activities across bank accounts, smartphones, and emails. This cmapaign was introduced in September 2020, after Amazon had come under scrutiny for selling data from its 'Rekognition' facial recognition to law enforcement agencies. The Amazon One system sparked ethical concerns not just around the potential sale of personal data to government and other authorities but also on a human level. "First it's a choice, then it's normalised, then it's required," said one viewer. In 2021, Amazon offered $10 to customers willing to sign up and hand over their biometric data to receive the palm signature status, sparking a fresh wave of derision from critics. What's your reaction? Is biometric ID totally cool, the best way forward for smooth cohabitation habits at global level; or is it a swift, silent slide into coercion and segregation, the death of democracy and a gross distortion of the human experience? . Amazon One palm signature, biometric technology, biometric ID, biometric payments, artificial intelligence, personal data privacy 2021-08-23T11:05:16Z https://addvertising.org/can-colin-furze-keep-his-wotsits-safe-from-gary-lineker. https://youtu.be/b65GMpEkXIc https://youtu.be/b65GMpEkXIc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b65GMpEkXIc/hqdefault.jpg Can Colin Furze keep his Wotsits safe from Gary Lineker? Former football pro and top-earning sports commentator Gary Lineker has long been the face of Walkers crisps and snacks. Now he's on the hunt for tasty snacks hidden by YouTube inventor and stuntman Colin Furze. Find out whether the high-octane handyman can outwit the high-scoring sportsman - and pick up some great tips on building canny hiding-places in your own home along the way! Walkers snacks, Gary Lineker, Colin Furze, ultimate hiding hacks, funny ads, AMV BBDO 2019-08-23T09:08:51Z https://addvertising.org/who-s-put-robocop-out-of-business. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/240/medium/Direct_Line_Robocop.jpg?1585060279 Who's put RoboCop out of business? 2020-03-24T14:31:20Z https://addvertising.org/tyson-fury-makes-hard-hitting-point-for-calm. https://youtu.be/VLtnaeIVh2Q https://youtu.be/VLtnaeIVh2Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VLtnaeIVh2Q/hqdefault.jpg Tyson Fury makes hard-hitting point for CALM Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who has previously spoken out about his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts, features in this one-minute campaign for CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably. The English charity says that 125 people in the UK commit suicide every week, 75% of them male. The footage is from a real fight Fury had against Deontay Wilder, with his opponent digitally removed. What do you think of the ad, 'Don't Fight It Alone'? Excellent way to portray the silent toll taken on men suffering in silence? About time we re-positioned this issue so that men themselves do not perceive reaching out for help as weakness? "Like many of us, Tyson Fury has fought invisible opponents, " says CALM. "And we hope this campaign starts a new conversation about the impact of mental health challenges - because the more we talk about it, the more we normalise being open about what we’re going through, the more we can get support when we need it. We want to inspire people who might be going through tough times to take that first, crucial step and reach out to family, friends, or the CALM helpline before they reach the point of crisis. Whatever your battle, CALM is here, in your corner.” CALM Don't Fight It Alone, Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, men's mental health, sports and mental health, the7stars, Seven Stars, AMV BBDO 2023-11-14T13:57:32Z https://addvertising.org/pepsi-inadvertently-strikes-controversial-note. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dA5Yq1DLSmQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/dA5Yq1DLSmQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dA5Yq1DLSmQ/hqdefault.jpg Pepsi inadvertently strikes controversial note U.S. fashion model and TV personality Kendall Jenner stars in a Pepsi ad with a message of unity. Surely the police officer would have accepted anything she handed him?? Creators League Studio, Kardashian girls, LGBT advertising, Pepsi withdraws ad, Bruce Jenner 2020-04-11T06:10:03Z https://addvertising.org/michael-chernow-on-meatballs-and-men-s-fashion. https://youtu.be/bv1foJVQATk https://youtu.be/bv1foJVQATk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bv1foJVQATk/hqdefault.jpg Michael Chernow on meatballs and men's fashion Born and raised in New York City, restaurateur Michael Chernow takes us on a very personal journey around his hometown (one of the cities hardest-hit by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation), while modelling apparel and accessories from high-end retailer Neiman Marcus. The fashion/food fusion campaign was released scant weeks before Neiman Marcus, whose 43 nationwide stores in the USA were shuttered by lockdown measures, filed for bankruptcy protection. The move was to alleviate debt, access fresh capital and restructure in readiness to re-open after the crisis, said a company spokesperson. Meanwhile, Chernow reminds us why NYC is such a special place, especially in the spring - by extension, taking us forward and back to enjoying it fully again. What do you think of the three-minute campaign? Incongruous timing or spot-on spring tone? It's part of a series by Dallas-based Nieman Marcus which also features musician Troy Andrews and actor Matt Bomer. Neiman Marcus Stomping Grounds, Neiman Marcus bankruptcy, department stores, COVID-19 coronavirus, Michael Chernow, New York City 2020-05-08T10:55:23Z https://addvertising.org/balmain-together-we-are-strong-ensemble-nous-sommes-forts. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/247/medium/Balmain_Ensemble.png?1585741737 Balmain: "Together, we are strong", "Ensemble, nous sommes forts" https://youtu.be/XjTfthBkysw https://youtu.be/XjTfthBkysw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjTfthBkysw/hqdefault.jpg Balmain: "Together, we are strong", "Ensemble, nous sommes forts" French luxury house Balmain, set up in 1945 by Pierre Balmain, puts out a message of togetherness during the COVID-19 coronavirus spread, repurposing dance choreography footage from the Fall Winter 2020 Menswear Fashion Show in Paris. Creative director Olivier Rousteing was celebrating his recently discovered Somalian and Ethiopian roots with a sandscape set and loose, draped clothing inspired by clothing in conditions of extreme dry heat. Rousteing, who has worked with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner and Beyoncé, personally delivered the #BalmainEnsemble message in English and French amid the worsening coronavirus situation: https://youtu.be/cgIsJ-2lNzM. What do you think of the fashion house's responsive messaging? Spot-on, sensitive and valuable, or just another example of how the rich and famous are out of touch with most people's reality? Balmain, Balmain Ensemble, dancers in ads, luxury and COVID, Olivier Rousteing, luxury fashion, coronavirus and fashion 2020-04-13T08:31:11Z https://addvertising.org/under-the-influence. https://youtu.be/TNIJqnaCs8Q https://youtu.be/TNIJqnaCs8Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TNIJqnaCs8Q/hqdefault.jpg Under the influence Moyee Coffee company provides a new way to taste test their products. Moyee Coffee, 180 Amsterdam, Cannabis 2018-06-04T02:33:30Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-attend-world-cup-2018-matches-while-at-business-meetings. https://youtu.be/H3cQsk1O0Nw https://youtu.be/H3cQsk1O0Nw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H3cQsk1O0Nw/hqdefault.jpg How to 'attend' World Cup 2018 matches while at business meetings This brings a whole new meaning to 'pass me the ball pen, please'. Radio and tech have teamed up for the Russia World Cup 2018 to produce a ballpoint pen that enables you to listen to footie commentary while you sit in business meetings, without anyone knowing! Find out how in the video and let us know what you think. Outrageous? Where can I buy one? Russia World Cup 2018, Radio.net, ball pen commentary, commentating ballpoint pen, pen-chewing, football ads, Havas 2018-06-14T05:16:23Z https://addvertising.org/the-heist-no-one-is-talking-about-1. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rYIhuREYEIQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/rYIhuREYEIQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rYIhuREYEIQ/hqdefault.jpg The Heist No One is Talking About When companies don crime, human rights, tax, charity, social 2018-06-16T18:19:26Z https://addvertising.org/crush-the-inner-critic-says-pinterest. https://youtu.be/WTF3rMywmjU https://youtu.be/WTF3rMywmjU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WTF3rMywmjU/hqdefault.jpg Crush the inner critic, says Pinterest There's a touch of humour in this Don’t Don’t Yourself message from image sharing and social media service Pinterest, but many if not most of us can relate to the wryness of that humour - we really do have that inner critic working away inside our heads pretty much non-stop. It can pop up at the most inopportune moments to wreck great opportunities, hijack our focus and/or simply question our self-image, as in this case with a pesky inner voice living in the wardrobe to make the protagonist doubt her fashion choice and how she looks. What do you think of the ad? Use of social media is increasingly being held accountable for a range of disorders and discontent. Answering the question 'Is social media harmful to self-esteem?' academia's The Conversation says: "Research shows that the more time people spend on Facebook [Meta Platforms] and Instagram, the more they compare themselves socially. This social comparison is linked, among other things, to lower self-esteem and higher social anxiety". The trend is pronounced among impressionable users, very often younger demographics keen to emulate their apparently attractive and popular peers. Is this a good move from Pinterest, supporting the susceptible and raising general awareness; or does the campaign simply raise questions in people's heads and thereby draw attention to an issue that is best left 'unpromoted'? The company is stabilising after a 2019 IPO which saw huge windfalls for investors and some early stakeholders including employees, followed by a slump in share prices. Pinterest Inner Critic, self-image in ads, social media self-image, Don’t Don’t Yourself, lack of confidence, inner critic, Uncommon London 2022-09-16T08:39:05Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-china-there-is-no-sweetness-without-bitterness. https://youtu.be/g9rvJ2ZpRyU https://youtu.be/g9rvJ2ZpRyU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g9rvJ2ZpRyU/hqdefault.jpg Burberry China: 'There is no sweetness without bitterness' High-end British fashion brand Burberry takes an epic approach to new awakenings with this sweeping parable ushering in the Chinese New Year. The luxury market in China was one of the sectors to see considerable growth in 2020, the year when entire industries were decimated by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation - seeing an estimated growth of 30%. And it seems that millennials with Gen Zs make up 80% of luxury purchasers, going so far as to borrow from their parents or other lenders to buy upscale items they cannot independently afford so young. Quality and longevity are highly valued among these young people - a pricey purchase is an investment, not a whim. All this means that even established non-Chinese brands are having to get back to the drawing-board and learn fast when it comes to cultural adaptation. How do you think Burberry has handled things in this 6'35" film showing broad-ranging aspects of Chinese cultural life via stunning landscapes and a quietly narrated life experience sprinkled with individual pearls of wisdom? It's all brought to life by young Chinese actors Zhou Dong Yu ('Under the Hawthorn Tree', 'Sparrow', 'Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day?') and Song Weilong ('Find Yourself', 'Go Ahead'), and is directed by Hong Kong actor/director Derek Tsang ('Better Days', 'Soul Mate', 'The Thieves'). Non-Burberry fans probably wouldn't even notice the clothing. Does watching the film make you feel you're learning something about another culture? Are you just on the lookout for the brand's classic neat chic? Or perhaps you find it quietly inspirational and life-affirming? Burberry Chinese New Year, luxury market China, luxury fashion China, Burberry ads, director Derek Tsang 2023-01-26T16:34:13Z https://addvertising.org/are-you-my-brand-call-to-action-from-disabled-people. https://youtu.be/UaFlhRZ72Ec https://youtu.be/UaFlhRZ72Ec https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UaFlhRZ72Ec/hqdefault.jpg "Are you my brand?" call to action from disabled people Black Friday is a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season - reaching some 80 million consumers in the U.S. in 2022 - and is now a familiar concept in the UK too. Less familiar is Purple Tuesday, which takes place on the first Tuesday in November and describes itself as "a global social movement and the No1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year". As tthe holiday season gets underway, the organisation in the UK has shown up on the famous central London light-boards above the busy shopping area of Piccadilly Circus, giving often unseen disabled consumers a spot on the largest out-of-home advertising site in Europe. Purple Tuesday is both an initiative connecting disabled people with brands to understand their lived experience of disabled customers, the issues they face every day, and the solutions needed, and a celebratory day that promotes accessibility and inclusivity. Last year’s event reached 23 million people globally, garnering over 6,000 participating organisations and 7,000 commitments from companies to improve. ”The Purple Tuesday Production is always a focal point of our annual celebrations so it’s vital that it has impact," says the organisation. "This year we wanted a film that would bring into sharp focus how disabled people are often made to feel when interacting with businesses, with the aim of inspiring brands to do better". With the Purple Pound/Dollar valued at £274 billion in the UK and $13 trillion worldwide, there is plenty of financial incentive for brands to up their standards for this demographic. For an isight into what that actually means for a high street store, take a look at this explainer from health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain Boots UK: https://youtu.be/73EPQ5Iur8g. How do you feel about this campaign? Does it suceed in its aims of raising awareness? Purple Tuesday Piccadilly Lights 2023, disabled shoppers, Purple Pound, Purple Dollar, shopping for the disabled, disabled consumer experience, Wunderman Thompson 2023-11-07T14:45:59Z https://addvertising.org/lily-aldridge-illustrates-bulgari-s-mai-troppo. https://youtu.be/fqUOkmtTDds https://youtu.be/fqUOkmtTDds https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fqUOkmtTDds/hqdefault.jpg Lily Aldridge illustrates Bulgari's 'Mai Troppo' Fabulous scenes around and above Rome, lashings of opulent jewellery, and an overall air of intrigue set the scene for Bulgari's 'Mai Troppo' (Never Too Much) message. Flying in the face of the trend towards awareness of over-consumption, the Italian luxury jewelry and accessories house smothers US model Lily Aldridge and her character's admirers and detractors - including British actress Naomi Scott - with copious amounts of high-end necklaces, rings, earrings and all the trappings. Are you loving this film, directed by Johan Renck? 'If it gives you pleasure, it's never too much', says Bulgari. Agree? Bulgair Mai Troppo, Lily Aldridge, luxury jewelry, Rome as film set, CGI, Naomi Scott, Johan Renck, Anomaly Amsterdam 2020-02-27T10:14:57Z https://addvertising.org/m-s-updates-the-santa-claus-message. https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5QPXhStb5I https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5QPXhStb5I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V5QPXhStb5I/hqdefault.jpg M&S updates the Santa Claus message Behind every great man.... 3-minute ad from retailer Marks and Spencer telling the story of how Mrs Claus quietly but dynamically lends a hand to get some last-minute things done while Santa's off on his rounds. Rounded family approach, keeps you intrigued. RKCR/Y&R agency, Marks and Sparks shoes, M&S Christmas ad 2016, sibling squabbles 2018-06-02T18:34:28Z https://addvertising.org/holocaust-memorial-day-trust-launches-poignant-poster-by-st-luke-s. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/807/medium/Holocaust_Memorial_Day_Trust_Poster_in_Situ_St_Luke's.jpg?1674742904 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY TRUST LAUNCHES POIGNANT POSTER BY ST LUKE’S 2023-01-26T14:21:44Z https://addvertising.org/tiger-beer-calls-a-halt-to-pressures-on-young-southeast-asians. https://youtu.be/f1nhQmxRyX4 https://youtu.be/f1nhQmxRyX4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1nhQmxRyX4/hqdefault.jpg Tiger Beer calls a halt to pressures on young Southeast Asians A Singaporean brand of beer first launched in 1932, Tiger Beer calls out the pointlessness of young people's relentless dash to achieve/succeed in this campaign celebrating the need to, well, celebrate. The call for 'a bolder tomorrow' was centred round the Lunar new year 2023, but carries a message for each and every day. The company's research into the pressures faced today by Gen Z and Millennials in South-East Asia indicated that a staggering 90% put pressure on themselves, with perceived needs for more confidence, better fitness/physiques, good homes and jobs topping their list of anxieties. Almost 60% reported feeling they had achieved nothing of significance over the previous year, and only 10% made time to celebrate their small wins. However, a large majority - 68% - agreed that they feel better when they do take the time to celebrate their achievements, and 58% went along with the need to stop and acknowledge life's small wins, ideally with others. What do you think of the campaign, which shows how Tiger Beer startled passers-by at Tanjong Pagar in downtown Singapore as young businesspeople dashing about suddenly stopped and froze to highlight the message? “Tiger Beer believes that we are all born with a Tiger inside us – a version of ourselves that knows no limits to what is possible.," says the beermaker. "But sometimes it can feel like the more we achieve, the further we’re expected to go.[,,,,] Tiger Beer is reminding everyone to stop and celebrate the successes that got them where they are today as the first step towards achieving even bolder ambitions in 2023.” Tiger Beer 'A Bolder Tomorrow', Gen Z Asians, Millennials southeast Asia, Singapore ads, wellbeing Asia, Asian youth, celebrating small wins, Le Pub APAC 2023-02-13T11:03:07Z https://addvertising.org/david-beckham-speaks-nine-languages-in-new-malaria-campaign. https://youtu.be/QiiSAvKJIHo https://youtu.be/QiiSAvKJIHo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QiiSAvKJIHo/hqdefault.jpg David Beckham 'speaks' nine languages in new malaria campaign Football legend, male model and role model David Beckham has lent his skills to raising awareness of malaria - which kills a child every two minutes - before, for example in this 2018 short film by renowned director Ridley Scott: https://youtu.be/NgWBTC4O9Ew. In the main picture 2019 campaign, Becks 'speaks' in nine different languages to get us all signing a voice petition. Does this campaign get your attention? And if so, why? Perhaps you're worried about how the kind of voice tech used here could also be deployed to spread fake information by literally putting words into people's mouths? Or is it just a very effective use of tech for good? If you're interested in how artificial intelligence (AI) helped Becks 'speak' all these languages, here's the three-minute backstage video: https://youtu.be/CF_e0kMCW2o David Beckham speaks nine languages, Synthesia, voice faking, deepfake, malaria must die, voice tech, R/GA London 2019-04-17T06:29:34Z https://addvertising.org/marshall-headphones-and-amazon-alexa-a-match-made-in-heaven. https://youtu.be/H5GHcv8cAeg https://youtu.be/H5GHcv8cAeg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H5GHcv8cAeg/hqdefault.jpg Marshall Headphones and Amazon Alexa - A match made in heaven? Marshall Headphones is putting its rock Marshall Headphones, Amazon Alexa, Persuasion Communication, headphones, Stanmore II, Acton II 2018-09-05T10:16:04Z https://addvertising.org/the-hunger-games-director-paints-new-york-tiffany-blue. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JTjxuqn67d4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JTjxuqn67d4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JTjxuqn67d4/hqdefault.jpg The Hunger Games director paints New York Tiffany Blue Yep, that's a registered colour - aka 'light medium robin egg blue' - and yes, it's for an ad. Upscale jewellers Tiffany & Co has U.S. actress Elle Fanning (sister of Dakota) skipping and popping along the streets of NYC after spotting a little something in their store window. As the city's famous sights turn Tiffany Blue under the directing hand of Frances Lawrence, hip-hop artist A$AP Ferg re-imagines 'Moon River' in a musical first for Tiffany's. What do you think of it? Laird & Partners, Tiffany Elle Fanning ad, actresses in ads, Tiffany & Co ads, luxury jewellery 2019-05-07T18:41:18Z https://addvertising.org/sally-hansen-s-shetopia-creates-a-stir. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BSBW1Xeh0L4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BSBW1Xeh0L4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BSBW1Xeh0L4/hqdefault.jpg Sally Hansen's 'Shetopia' creates a stir Nail beauty purveyor Sally Hansen - now part of Coty - turns the tables with wry humour to reflect a world of gender equality. Well, Sally Hansen herself founded the perennially popular company more than 50 years ago, so who better to highlight the inequality issues that still persist? The campaign features a few of today's high-powered female role models, including company CEOs Angela Benton and Jaclyn Johnson, international model Sarah Jane Adams (62), and Chelsea F.C. women's team player Eniola Aluko. Some critics say it's about disempowering men rather than empowering women. See/say what you think. Anomaly agency, Coty brand Sally Hansen, #Shetopia campaign, pay equality, equal pay for men and women 2019-06-09T02:16:17Z https://addvertising.org/tech-and-the-british-army-nothing-can-do-what-a-soldier-can-do. https://youtu.be/fIeO03BdNq4 https://youtu.be/fIeO03BdNq4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fIeO03BdNq4/hqdefault.jpg Tech and the British Army: 'Nothing can do what a soldier can do' Apparently, recent research shows a third (30%) of Brits say they think the Army may rely on robots for jobs in the future instead of humans. What do you make of this ad, which aims to make clear that despite the Army’s advancements in everything from cyber intelligence to robotics, soldiers will always be its most valuable asset. Is the imagery of robots just a bit too scary to convince us when we see the flesh and blood version reminding us of our fragility? Or is fragility exactly the point? The film, made to promote a platform which supports the British Army's recruitment efforts, shows an imagined, dystopian future, where a robotic soldier scouts the terrain of a conflict zone. Made of over 4,000 individual CGI elements and 2,000 sound design samples, it ends with a message that is clear textually - 'Nothing can do what a soldier can do' - but may not convince us overall without more substantiation. An Army spokesperson says that "no matter what technological advancements we make – it is the judgement, intelligence and even the wit of our soldiers that is indispensable to the future of the Army." Does the ad convince you? British Army recruitment, military technology, the Army of the future, armed forces and tech, role of humans in armed forces, Accenture Song, Capita 2022-07-08T15:33:12Z https://addvertising.org/nike-ramps-up-the-pressure-with-time-is-precious. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hncWOZawsWo https://www.youtube.com/embed/hncWOZawsWo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hncWOZawsWo/hqdefault.jpg Nike ramps up the pressure with Time is Precious Crikey, even if you're not a runner, this ad might make you feel guilty about doing anything else, especially if you're using a device to do it. The point about looking up from your screens is well made, though. Anyone else feeling the wrong kind of pressure from this one, or is it just good motivation? W+K, Weiden and kennedy, nike time is precious, best running gear, nike running equipment 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/watch-it-louis-vuitton-s-einstein-timepiece-crazy-cool-for-the-right-collector. https://youtu.be/d_o5MOWoHkk https://youtu.be/d_o5MOWoHkk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d_o5MOWoHkk/hqdefault.jpg Watch it! Louis Vuitton's Einstein timepiece "crazy cool for the right collector" 'W' is for.... Watch. And for Wow. Online publication A Blog To Watch describes this one-off timepiece as "crazy cool for the right collector", and here at ADDS we are not disagreeing. This glimpse is only 15 seconds long - does it manage to inspire you within that restricted timeframe? And if so, with what feelings? Longing, envy, joy, admiration, disbelief? Indifference, anyone? Whatever your response, there's an interesting story built into the latest wristwatch by luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton: the brand is renowned for offering its high-roller clients the ultimate in personalisation - something not all of those clients can take best advantage of. So, the creative crew stimulates ideas with these high flights of imagination. Backed by intricate watch-engineering skills, the results are not only stunning and functional: this Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch is a one-off due to go under the hammer in Geneva on November 5th, 2023. The auction is a charity fundraiser for Only Watch, which was was created in 2005 by Luc Pettavino with the sole purpose of raising funds for research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (a genetic disease that concerns 1 in 3,500 boys and weakens progressively all their muscles and that affected Luc and Monique’s son, Paul) by auctioning one-off timepieces. You can view the full line-up of watches up for sale in this year's acution here: https://www.onlywatch.com/2023collection. LV's playful Einstein piece is designed in such a way that the famous physicist's face appears to change expression when the time-telling functions are activated. Like others in the OW collection this year, it is expected to achieve a purchase price of around half a million US dollars. Louis Vuitton Einstein Only Watch, one-off luxury watch, luxury watches, Only Watch auction November 2023, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Prince Albert, luxury men's watches 2023-08-10T08:59:42Z https://addvertising.org/shaun-the-sheep-x-baa-bour-hail-holidays. https://youtu.be/NtcVopAT7Pc https://youtu.be/NtcVopAT7Pc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NtcVopAT7Pc/hqdefault.jpg Shaun the Sheep x Baa-bour hail holidays English luxury and lifestyle brand Barbour brings on the Christmas cheer with this campaign featuring animation favourites from the 'Shaun the Sheep' series. Famed for its waxed cotton outerwear and distinctive English country life styling, Barbour presents a scene that reflects the tougher aspects of country living through humour: "Carolling at a very cold Mossy Bottom Farm, Bitzer is trying his best to conduct the choir, as their ‘baas’ begins to freeze. Find out if Bitzer can change the tune with the help of some Baa-bour magic," invites the brand. While urging us to give the gift of warmth this year may cause some to think twice in an environment of rising energy prices and related hardship, the campaign clearly offers perennial amusement appeal for all ages, and gets the gifting message over cleverly - would you agree? Barbour Christmas ad 2024, Shaun the Sheep x Baa-bour, Christmas ads 2024, stop-motion animation, animated ads, Aardman Studios 2024-11-12T10:35:36Z https://addvertising.org/nissan-possibilities-project-car-maker-supports-uk-sports-prosthetics-initiative. https://youtu.be/glN4HEV1260 https://youtu.be/glN4HEV1260 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/glN4HEV1260/hqdefault.jpg Nissan Possibilities Project: Car maker supports UK sports prosthetics initiative Olympic athlete Richard Whitehead has a foundation which partners here with Japanese automobile manufacturer NIssan and UK network Sported to raise awareness and funds to help people with disabilities participate in sporting activities. This short campaign explains how everyday prosthetics are not suitable for running, track and other sports, and that specialised prosthetics are not widely available. Nissan GB explains that its backing "will enable The Richard Whitehead Foundation (RWF) to support young people with leg limb loss, amputation or limb difference to participate in running and other sports. This will include funding the provision of running prosthetics, support and advice. We initially aim to support three young people aged between 11 and 25 years of age". Sported is the UK's largest network of community groups promoting fairness and creating opportunities for young people through grassroot sport and physical activity. Do you like this kind informative ad campaign, with the founder of the initiative as protagonist? NIssan and the RWF also released stories, such as this one - https://youtu.be/AGxmVf6nOLA - under the Nissan Possibilities Project title, to highlight the work being undertaken and how it benefits young amputee athletes. Nissan Possibilities Project, Richard Whitehead Foundation, Sported UK, amputee athletes, disability in sport, disabled sportspeople 2022-06-16T11:54:19Z https://addvertising.org/hey-girls-big-issue-tackle-period-poverty-in-the-uk. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/214/medium/Period_poverty.jpg?1582201140 Hey Girls, Big Issue tackle period poverty in the UK 2020-02-20T12:19:01Z https://addvertising.org/what-indian-girls-want-and-how-their-mothers-feel-about-it. https://youtu.be/odH1z4wrjeM https://youtu.be/odH1z4wrjeM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/odH1z4wrjeM/hqdefault.jpg What Indian girls want and how their mothers feel about it A group of young girls in India goes to work deciding on a magazine cover. Listen them make their decisions and see how their mothers react when watching the process. Interesting and useful campaign from Dove, or plugging away too much at the same old same old? Would you like to see the same thing run with a group of young boys? Dove India, Indian girls and women, perceptions of female beauty India, Edelman India 2018-10-19T03:39:18Z https://addvertising.org/too-young-to-be-old. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hMO4Q4NCTJQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/hMO4Q4NCTJQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hMO4Q4NCTJQ/hqdefault.jpg Too young to be old... ... is the message from Sun Life, promoting its over-50 life insurance. Brands and advertisers have been missing out for years on this thriving market, but even though this campaign may be well-intentioned and not unattractive,it will strike a patronising note for some. Pigeon-holing is still pigeon-holing. What do you think? Mother agency, life insurance for people over 50, best life insurance for seniors, managing your finances after 50, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/imagine-if-you-won-the-lottery-every-day. https://youtu.be/NgP_b8Ax_3g https://youtu.be/NgP_b8Ax_3g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NgP_b8Ax_3g/hqdefault.jpg Imagine if you won the lottery every day! Spain's Christmas lottery El Gordo - The Fat One - has been running since 1812. With 2.5 billion euros up for grabs, including a jackpot round the 750-million mark, individuals,families, companies and communities across the country - even those who don't gamble the rest of the year - will be galvanised to pitch in for at least a share of a ticket. Like the UK's John Lewis Christmas ad, the El Gordo campaign is eagerly awaited, and millions of Spaniards will be glued to the TV on December 22nd as pupils of the San Ildefonso school (formerly for orphans) sing out the winning numbers. Take a look at the Loteria Nacional El Gordo 2018 ad (in Spanish) and let us know what you think of this year's effort, which poses the question, what would life be like if you won the lottery every day? As usual, there's a lesson to be learned.... Spain's national Christmas lottery 2018, Contrapunto BBDO, anuncio el gordo 2018, loteria de navidad, ad for el gordo 2018, gambling, lottery tickets Spain 2018-11-27T06:40:26Z https://addvertising.org/turtles-wild-africa-fund-highlights-menace-of-illegal-poaching. https://youtu.be/vCEL2udXa-o https://youtu.be/vCEL2udXa-o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vCEL2udXa-o/hqdefault.jpg Turtles: Wild Africa Fund highlights menace of illegal poaching What do you think of this campaign, which uses a sea turtle made of a balloon to illustrate the threats this endangered species faces? If you've ever released a sea turtle hatchling into the ocean, you will already have a sense of the almost overwhelming odds the tiny creatures face - only about 1 in 1,000 typically survive to adulthood. According to environmental organisation Oceana: "Sea turtles have played vital roles in maintaining the health of the world's oceans for more than 100 million years. These roles range from maintaining productive coral reef ecosystems to transporting essential nutrients from the oceans to beaches and coastal dunes." Overfishing, pollution and climate change pose severe threats to the health of our oceans.Today, all seven remaining species of sea turtle are classified as endangered or threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Poaching for their eggs, meat, and shells, along with drownings in fishing nets, are some of the threats that they face. Does the use of balloons get the point across effectively without the kind of gore and horror we might otherwise turn away from? The campaign highlighting the threat to endangered species from illegal poaching is by newly launched conservation organisation Wild Africa Fund. The Fund is setting out to create one of Africa’s largest ever awareness programmes to encourage African citizens to protect and promote their unique wildlife heritage and to drive positive support for wildlife conservation. Wild Africa Fund, sea turtles, marine wildlife, endangered species, illegal poaching, wildlife poaching, Africa environment, Peter Knights OBE, Grey London 2023-05-25T09:01:05Z https://addvertising.org/jeremy-corbyn-stars-in-ken-loach-short. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2fMbnElp3Fw https://www.youtube.com/embed/2fMbnElp3Fw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2fMbnElp3Fw/hqdefault.jpg Jeremy Corbyn stars in Ken Loach short English director Ken Loach, famed for hard-hitting, socially aware films such as 2016's 'I, Daniel Blake', has shot this party political for Britain's Labour party ahead of the June 8 snap elections. Director Ken Loach, Jeremy Corbyn ad 2017, what Corbyn stands for, social injustice in Britain, UK elections 2017 2018-06-02T21:51:54Z https://addvertising.org/kotex-invites-us-to-say-what-progress-feels-like. https://youtu.be/2Wls8bcd_Pg https://youtu.be/2Wls8bcd_Pg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Wls8bcd_Pg/hqdefault.jpg Kotex invites us to say what Progress Feels Like international Women's Day (March 8th) can be interpreted in different ways, but there's no doubt it has become a peg to hang diverse points and promotions on. Feminine care company Kotex is launching a #ProgressFeelsLike movement encouraging women around the globe to share their reality in a world where many still face bias related to inequality, their periods and other restrictions, which continue to challenge or hinder progress. The period care brand is also organising on-the-ground activations to ignite conversation and inspire change for women within their communities. Examples include: In Turkey, Kotex is increasing its commitment to women's progress to ensure a more comfortable world where women can express themselves freely and break menstrual taboos. For every tweet using #ProgressFeelsLike in Turkey, the Kotex team will make a matching product donation to non-profit women's organizations. In Brazil, Kotex is launching a digital art festival to visually depict what #ProgressFeelsLike and to celebrate women's achievements, and question the stigmas around menstruation. Kotex says: "On International Women’s Day and every day, #ProgressFeelsLike unites us and empowers us in our pursuit of progress across every culture and every country in the world". Is this campaign necessary, does it deliver and inspire in the right way? Kotex Progress Feels Like, period care, International Women’s Day 2024, menstruation, feminine hygiene, Limberley-Clark, director Jaci Judelson, Rakish production 2024-03-07T10:15:54Z https://addvertising.org/trump-2024-biden-won-t-debate-in-front-of-crowd-because-he-can-t-draw-one. https://youtu.be/MkVfU-K23gE https://youtu.be/MkVfU-K23gE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MkVfU-K23gE/hqdefault.jpg Trump 2024: Biden won't debate in front of crowd "because he can't draw one" Ouch. And it's all said with images not words.... The US presidential elections are due in November and the temperature of the two-party campaigns is heating up as 81-year-old incumbent Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, 77, duke it out. The debate over debates has just been resolved, with the Biden camp agreeing to the traditional TV debate between the candidates - though with a difference. The first date in late June will take place behind closed doors, with no audience. This ad campaign, which juxtaposes Trump's ability to pull and galvanise large crowds with subdued appearances in near-empty fora by the current president, seems fairly prescient, and certainly play sinto the hands of those who believe Biden is not capable of functioning effectively in noisy, busy or challenging arenas. Some YouTube viewers are calling for a drug test to be carried out halfway through the debate, while others feel pity for Biden, who appears to be in frail health and can therefore only participate in strictly controlled conditions. A third option, in the shape of former Democrat Robert Kennedy (RFK Jr), says it's imperative he take part on the debates - and one poll suggests a substantial number of the public agree with him. The 70-year-old member of the Kennedy clan is running as an independent. What do you think of the Trump campaign ad? Sly but humorous? Trump 2024 ad, political ads, US presidential elections 2024, Trump Biden debate June 2024 2024-08-28T11:13:30Z https://addvertising.org/tesla-car. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZ0ypbd8EbM https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZ0ypbd8EbM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sZ0ypbd8EbM/hqdefault.jpg Tesla car Past and future mini-film intended to inspire and remind us that renewable energy can power everything we need. engineering, cars, electricity, renewable energy, fossil fuels 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/strength-and-sensuality-from-agent-provocateur-ss19. https://youtu.be/dAJfvDizo2E https://youtu.be/dAJfvDizo2E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dAJfvDizo2E/hqdefault.jpg Strength and Sensuality from Agent Provocateur SS19 Mesmerising, athletic choreography rules in this scorching 22-dancer ad for luxury underwear purveyor Agent Provocateur's Spring Summer 2019 range. 'Pump Up the Jam' by Technotronic forms the pounding beat for Danielle Polanco's choreography. AP says: "The heart-racing, adrenalin-pumping, rush of endorphins you get when losing yourself in music is the same feeling that wearing Agent Provocateur provides - for you and whoever you choose to reveal it to". Do you agree? Have they hit the nail on the head with this one? Agent Provocateur SS19, Kylie Shea, femininity, dance, athletes, female body image, Sarah Shotton, Charlotte Wales 2019-04-17T04:43:51Z https://addvertising.org/matthew-mcconaughey-reveals-his-sights-and-scenes-nices-and-means-in-greenlights-book. https://youtu.be/zX2XMci1Oy0 https://youtu.be/zX2XMci1Oy0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zX2XMci1Oy0/hqdefault.jpg Matthew McConaughey reveals his 'sights and scenes, nices and means' in Greenlights book One of Hollywood's most distinctive actors, he's known to many of us from 1993's indie comedy movie 'Dazed and Confused', 'The Lincoln Lawyer' (2011), and/or 'The Texas Buyers' Club' (2013), veering seamlessly from casual sexy through down-and-out to implacable across his varied roles. Then there are his infrequent advertising appearances - dry humour for Lincoln vehicles, topless for Dolce & Gabbana The One fragrance. Now he's rung up a new look: this one-minute promotion of his book, 'Greenlights'. No special effects, no dressing up, just the man talking to the camera. What do you think? Way to go, Matthew! Yeah, appreciate that simple, direct approach. Or would you like to see a bit more polish on his introduction to the memoir-that's-not-a-memoir that everyone on the circuit is talking about? Matthew McConaughey, Greenlights, McConaughey promotes his memoir, Hollywood actors in ads 2020-11-09T14:22:15Z https://addvertising.org/pornhub-displays-its-climate-activism-with-get-sexstainable. https://youtu.be/Mvc9FOrOpI0 https://youtu.be/Mvc9FOrOpI0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mvc9FOrOpI0/hqdefault.jpg Pornhub displays its climate activism with 'Get Sexstainable' (Warning: Some people may find this content offensive) "Ordinary people do not typically see themselves as having any power in the face of the climate crisis," says the 2030 or Bust website. "Most people see climate change as too complex, too big, something “out there” for governments or institutions to deal with and resolve, something we can get to later, all of which leaves people in a trance of hope, denial, best efforts, gestures and business as usual." The self-described 'ordinary people' making up the 2030 or Bust team offer an impressive range of activism to help make the world a better place; they've now made a grand entrance onto at least some of the public consciousness with a partnership with adult content platform Pornhub. The two organisations have put together a campaign full of innuendo and sexual references to promote their JOI (Jerk Off Instructions) initiative. For every JOI view accumulated under the new channel over the next month, Pornhub will donate to 2030 or Bust, an environmental initiative dedicated to empowering people to reduce their carbon footprint through accessible everyday actions. Pornhub's philanthropic division has form for spicey, not to say controversial, promotions, having previously put out 'The Dirtiest Porn Ever' campaign to raise awareness of the issue of single-use plastic, and 'Beesexual' to help the bees. What do you think of the JOI campaign? Age-old offensive in its presentation of women? Where are the male models? Fun and relevant? You've gotta make people take notice of the climate crisis somehow? Pornhub Sexstainable, 2030 or Bust, controversial ads, unusual climate change activism, sex and sustainability, Pornhub philanthropy 2022-01-20T07:44:06Z https://addvertising.org/ni-ni-eye-catching-in-gucci-shades. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0GG7cE51JjI https://www.youtube.com/embed/0GG7cE51JjI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0GG7cE51JjI/hqdefault.jpg Ni Ni eye-catching in Gucci shades What do you wear for a stroll along the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles with an ice-cream cone in your hand and strong sunshine in your eyes? Chinese actress Ni Ni, who came to fame as Yu Mo in 'The Flowers of War', shows us how it's done, adorned with Gucci 2018 eye wear. That ice-cream's a bit of a distraction, though... Christopher Simmonds, Simmonds Ltd, Gucci eyewear 2018, Ni Ni in sunglasses commercial, actors in ads 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/larroude-steps-out-in-exuberant-style-for-oscar-de-la-renta. https://youtu.be/EgkFW-sTu9c https://youtu.be/EgkFW-sTu9c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EgkFW-sTu9c/hqdefault.jpg Larroudé steps out in exuberant style for Oscar de la Renta Tantalising glimpses of the Spring collection from established high fashion house Oscar de la Renta, with a feet-first focus in this collaboration with footwear upstart Larroudé. Husband and wife team Marina and Ricardo Larroudé launched their label in December 2020 with the aim of providing shoes that provoke an emotional response yet don't break the bank. What do you think of this marriage of the up-and-coming shoe label with the floaty designer frocks? There's certainly no shortage of exuberance or embarrassment around the full-floral, ultra-feminine looks. Dominican-born Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) came to fame in the 1960s in part because of his couture work for US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy - he was the youngest of seven children and the only boy. Are you already opening up the spring wardrobe? Do you already have some Larroudé sandals you can't wait to bring out into the sunshine again? Larroudé for Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2022, women's fashion, affordable luxury, Larroudé shoes, high fashion 2022-04-11T08:26:47Z https://addvertising.org/depaul-spotify-create-playlists-against-homelessness. https://youtu.be/zMxoQpwpi10 https://youtu.be/zMxoQpwpi10 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zMxoQpwpi10/hqdefault.jpg Depaul + Spotify create Playlists Against Homelessness Some 80,000 young people in Britain are homeless. Depaul Unheard is a campaign by UK charity Depaul and Spotify to make some of their stories heard by creating playlists of the songs they identify with. You can listen to some of the young people affected here and then click through to their playlists. What do you think of this approach? Does it make you want to pull off your headphones and engage with homeless people? Will you be listening to the tracks these homeless people have chosen? Depaul Unheard, UK homelessness, homeless people in Britain, Tom Grennan, Publicis London, Spotify playlists against homelessness 2023-12-01T22:34:19Z https://addvertising.org/boys-and-dolls. https://youtu.be/eCZ2pcHYzkA https://youtu.be/eCZ2pcHYzkA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eCZ2pcHYzkA/hqdefault.jpg Boys and dolls Here's one from U.S. toy maker Hasbro for the Brazilian market about the value of children playing with dolls - boys and girls alike. What do you think of it? Hits the nail on the head and will make parents more aware of their unconscious bias, or jumping on a topical bandwagon? Hasbro, childrens education, unconscous bias, gender differences children, biased toys, parenting, Ogilvy Brazil 2019-05-02T05:35:10Z https://addvertising.org/gordon-ramsay-turns-cfo. https://youtu.be/quf6rTLoTag https://youtu.be/quf6rTLoTag https://i.ytimg.com/vi/quf6rTLoTag/hqdefault.jpg Gordon Ramsay turns CFO Not what you may think: rather than a Chief Financial Officer, this CFO refers to Chief Fruit Officer. British celebrity chef, restaurateur, and media personality Gordon Ramsay brings his trademark dismissiveness to a light-hearted boost for fruit snacks, cleaning up his well-known F-bomb language in the process. We've popped this into Controversial rather than Amusing simply 'cos time was when fruit was regarded as a snack in itself.... An endorsement from the 57-year-old father-of-six who's built an empire on quality ingredients, demanding standards and high health discipline is certainly likely to work in US food company Welch's favour. The snacks involved score 5 on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) rankings, with one being the best and 10 the worst score (https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/products/034856226918-WelchsFruitSnacksIslandFruits/). Welch's claims to use all parts of the fruit including peel, skin and pulp, as the main or primary ingredient, as opposed to companies who use concentrate. Your thoughts on the campaign? Gordon Ramsay x Welch's Fruit Snacks, celebrity chefs in ads, fruit flavored snacks, healthy snack options, Gut Miami 2024-09-16T15:47:39Z https://addvertising.org/daily-mail-applauds-readers-for-10-million-ppe-donations. https://youtu.be/SGtK_e5ze4c https://youtu.be/SGtK_e5ze4c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SGtK_e5ze4c/hqdefault.jpg Daily Mail applauds readers for £10-million PPE donations Britain's popular tabloid newspaper the Daily Mail was founded 124 years ago and in May this year became the biggest selling newspaper in the UK. This campaign, entitled ‘Helping Hand’, brings to life the £10M raised by the Daily Mail and its readers to donate vital PPE to the NHS and front line careworkers. The catchy, upbeat approach references the general public's Thursday night applause for these workers during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. What do you think of it? Much-needed illustration of fantastic public response for the common good, or a reminder that the NHS - which many believe to have become catastrophically under-funded - is not a charity, with the phrase 'give them a real hand' adding poignancy? Neither or both? Daily Mail, newsbrands, Daily Mail reader donations, popular newspapers during COVID, PPE donations coronavirus, NHS not a charity, St Lukes agency 2020-07-16T09:52:04Z https://addvertising.org/suggestions-to-get-you-talking-from-rapper-akinyemi. https://youtu.be/lGOaN0jLFXA https://youtu.be/lGOaN0jLFXA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGOaN0jLFXA/hqdefault.jpg Suggestions to 'get you talking' from rapper Akinyemi Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 18-24 May 2020; its goal is 'to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. It also aims to draw attention to suicide, which can be precipitated by some mental illnesses'. In this one-minute campaign by the US Ad Council, rapper Akinyemi is joined by Addison Rae, Bryce Xavier, James Henry, The McFarlands, Meghan Trainor, Molly Burke and mxmtoon to show us the many ways we can start the conversation if we're concerned about a friend's mental health. Lockdown measures associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus situation have jeopardised many people's mental wellbeing worldwide, with modelling in Australia predicting a 50% upswing in suicides there as a result, 30% of those among young people. What do you think of this campaign? Ad Council, Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, mental wellbeing, mental health, Whatever Gets You Talking, Droga 5 2020-05-19T16:19:17Z https://addvertising.org/realme-c75-pet-proof-hotpot-proof. https://youtu.be/OpiSXywzsNY https://youtu.be/OpiSXywzsNY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OpiSXywzsNY/hqdefault.jpg Realme C75 'pet-proof', 'hotpot-proof' A smartphone that claims to be 'everything-proof' - most of us can relate to the everyday disasters our devices and we can undergo. Shot in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this commercial - aimed at blue-collar workers - takes us on series of separate journeys in which the Realme C75 phone stands up to challenge like a 007 of devices. Realme is a Chinese multinational electronics company whose smartphones are best-known in China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan and Egypt, but are now making inroads into the European markets. What do you think of the ad? Tealme C75 Everything Proof, waterproof smartphone, best work smartphone, Vantage Pictures 2025-01-14T11:47:43Z https://addvertising.org/male-fertility-test-for-your-swimmers-about-time-and-with-your-smartphone. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8gtvdAAYAnU https://www.youtube.com/embed/8gtvdAAYAnU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8gtvdAAYAnU/hqdefault.jpg Male Fertility Test for Your Swimmers - About time! And with your Smartphone! We're sure that men must be jumping for joy across the globe to hear this news. Test your sperm count with your Smartphone. On the bus, on the train or in the car. Will privacy be a concern - for others.. sperm, fertility, male, smartphone 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/juulers-tell-their-individual-stories. https://youtu.be/ScdX975L3eM https://youtu.be/ScdX975L3eM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ScdX975L3eM/hqdefault.jpg Juulers tell their individual stories Vaping manufacturer Juul Labs says its aim is "to improve the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers by providing the first true alternative to combustible cigarettes". With pre-roll warnings about the dangers of nicotine, this spot shows Chris, who served in the US army, telling his story of how juuling helped him switch to a corporate environment. After a multi-million-dollar surge in ad spend in 2019, Juul Labs turned off the commercial tap across most forms of advertising in the USA in September 2019, without advising on the permanence of the cessation or reasons for it. Juul Labs, vaping, smoking breaks, nicotine, US public health, US juuling 2019-09-27T21:11:00Z https://addvertising.org/go-full-christmas-urge-synchronised-swimming-santas. https://youtu.be/1vuf1BrVE9A https://youtu.be/1vuf1BrVE9A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1vuf1BrVE9A/hqdefault.jpg 'Go Full Christmas' urge synchronised swimming Santas German supermarket chain Aldi, founded in 1946, has more than 10,000 of its discount stores worldwide, racking up an estimated €20 billion annual turnover. In the UK, they scored a hit with their Kevin the Carrot character in their Christmas campaigns, with associated merchandise from soft toys to pijamas selling out in November this year. Over in Australia, the group again deployed its team of Santas for the seasonal ad. Before, they've been surfing santas, and the 2020 iteration sees synchronised santas, as the chubby fellas display their synchronised swimming skills to a surprised audience at the local pool. The message for us all is to 'Go Full Christmas' after a year marked by confusion and hardship due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. What do you think - really hilarious and a great lift, or strange and unhygienic? Aldi Australia, Synchronised Santas, Go Full Christmas, Christmas ads 2020, BMF Australia 2024-05-04T01:04:59Z https://addvertising.org/skint-stinks-tongue-twister-voices-disgust-at-cost-of-living. https://youtu.be/vcxZVk4kBH8 https://youtu.be/vcxZVk4kBH8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vcxZVk4kBH8/hqdefault.jpg Skint stinks: tongue-twister voices disgust at cost of living With the cost of living rising vertiginously, this ad for first direct bank takes a swipe at how cr@p it feels to have money problems. In a world where we can all see/hear about unbelievable amounts of money that are only available to a tiny percentage, the rottenness of the situation is visually summed up with this animated skunk. The bank says: “This new campaign is here to demonstrate how first direct can help a generation of younger customers who are feeling more concerned than ever about their financial situations. Skunk brings our offering to life perfectly, using relatable situations and clever quips to show how first direct’s products and services that can give people the chance to live a better life through the financial decisions they make.” The big tail and say-it-like-it-is attitude of the skunk are a metaphor for those challenging the unnecessary suffering caused by financial inequality. What do you think of the ad? Nice and bold, just what's needed, useful first step towards a real revolution for a fairer society? first direct skunk, skint stinks, animation in ads, financial inequality, money problems UK, banking Britain, cost of living crisis, Wunderman Thompson UK 2023-02-03T09:28:57Z https://addvertising.org/easyjet-illustrates-european-air-travel-summer-2020. https://youtu.be/yRZP9eKF7RQ https://youtu.be/yRZP9eKF7RQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yRZP9eKF7RQ/hqdefault.jpg EasyJet illustrates European air travel, summer 2020 As COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown measures began to ease in different phases, Europeans looked towards summer with fresh hope of holidays abroad and airlines began to display the kind of reassurance ads we saw earlier in the year from Emirates in this campaign: https://addvertising.org/air-travel-emirates-displays-its-anti-covid-19-measures. Popular carrier easyJet, based in Luton, UK, put out this campaign following a family through the new safety measures and incorporating comment from various senior staff on topics such as the hospital-quality air filtration system on 'planes. Do you find the simple messaging effective and reassuring? Or does it encourage you to hold off on travel until it can be accomplished without spending all your energy on working out how far away you are from the next person in sight? Masks are a must in the new air travel situation, but if you're travelling with a child under six, you'll be pleased to hear that easyJet is providing fun masks for the wee ones based on comic book characters, created by Marvel comics artist Will Sliney. easyJet, European travel summer 2020, summer holidays Europe, air travel post-COVID, new safety measures flying, Will Sliney, Taylor Herring 2021-02-25T16:48:22Z https://addvertising.org/covid-in-china-ikea-shanghai-chamber-quartet-address-lockdown-mental-health-harms. https://vimeo.com/759719557 https://vimeo.com/759719557 China Covid lockdowns: IKEA, Shanghai Chamber Quartet address mental health harms While many of the worst global Covid restrictions were lifted over the course of 2022, some travel remained affected and pockets of lockdown persisted. China continued to operate mass lockdowns as part of its strategy. As increasing numbers of studies emerged worldwide, indicating that the damage inflicted by lockdowns on mental health was deeper and harsher than previously reported in mainstream media, Swedish home outfitters IKEA got together with the popular Shanghai Chamber Quartet to highlight the issue in China. As we can all relate to, families confined to small spaces in urban environments were/are the worst affected. What do you think of this campaign by IKEA, which attempts to blend understanding with a message of hope and positivity? IKEA China, IKEA Dining Table, Covid lockdowns China 2022, Shanghai Chamber Quartet, mental health China, lockdown damage, Covid lockdowns and mental health 2022-10-24T09:25:07Z https://addvertising.org/beyond-life-tackles-taboo-of-death. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/735/medium/Beyond_funeral_ad.png?1533115338 Beyond Life tackles taboo of death 2018-08-01T06:22:18Z https://addvertising.org/carlsberg-makes-audio-ads-from-genuine-reviews. https://youtu.be/_hQc55hiIeo https://youtu.be/_hQc55hiIeo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_hQc55hiIeo/hqdefault.jpg Carlsberg makes audio ads from genuine reviews In 2019, Danish beer and lager-maker Carlsberg actually asked the public what we think of their products. The results were mixed, with some rubbishing the company's 'Probably the best lager in the world' slogan across social media. However, lots of the YouTube reviews were good, so Carlsberg has adapted those for, em, their own audio ads. What do you think? Real ads by real people is the way of the future? Oh, and if you're a fan of Scottish accents, you'll love this one regardless of what Sofa King Drunk is saying! Carlsberg, real reviews Carlsberg, audio ads, Happiness Brussels, word of mouth advertising 2019-04-26T05:54:28Z https://addvertising.org/sex-trafficking-in-india-punish-the-offenders-not-your-daughters. https://youtu.be/LTVIWA_1Nag https://youtu.be/LTVIWA_1Nag https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LTVIWA_1Nag/hqdefault.jpg Sex trafficking in India: 'Punish the offenders, not your daughters' Only a few of the women and girls sold into sexual slavery in India are rescued, says non-governmental organisation SANLAAP. The country has a high incidence of trafficking both within its border - some reports say a child disappears every eight minutes - and from outside. High levels of poverty and lack of access to education contribute to the selling of children into sexual slavery, often via child marriages. Many of the survivors who are rescued are then rejected by their families because of the social stigma attached to their ordeal. This campaign aims to raise awareness by creating a traditional Durga Puja festival framework to re-unite such 'Lost Daughters': the annual Hindu celebration acknowledges the significant deity Durga as the victor of good over evil, also honouring her as a mother figure and protector. "We want everyone to welcome their daughters as they would welcome the Goddess," says SANLAAP, encouraging affected families to take the attitude of 'Punish the offenders, not your daughters'. What do you think of this approach to a taboo topic which causes such widespread suffering and disruption? Is this a sensitive and useful treatment of the kind of issue we all need to be aware of and able to discuss openly? SANLAAP 'The Lost Daughters', sex trafficking India, child marriage, taboo topics, sexual slavery, Indian culture, women and girls India, Wunderman Thompson India 2022-02-15T11:29:40Z https://addvertising.org/baz-luhrmann-bombay-sapphire-urge-us-to-unlock-our-own-creativity. https://youtu.be/2xFh6_zIMsY https://youtu.be/2xFh6_zIMsY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2xFh6_zIMsY/hqdefault.jpg Baz Luhrmann, Bombay Sapphire urge us to unlock our own creativity "Step outside, look around, when you open your eyes to the creativity in the everyday, the whole world becomes a gallery", says Bombay Sapphire gin-maker. "With this campaign, we set out to show that creative inspiration is everywhere and to encourage people to reconnect with their own creative side.” Directed by renowned Argentinian director Juan Cabral, with the words of the 1945 short story ‘The Aleph’ by Argentinian writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges, this footage takes us on a gentle journey of visual stimulation and mental exploration, much of it shot in the streets of Buenos Aires. Behind the concept is Australian film director, producer, writer and actor Baz Luhrmann ('Strictly Ballroom', 'Elvis'), renowned for his hyper-reality approach. "I truly believe that everyone is inherently creative, no matter who you are, where you come from or what you do," says Luhrmann. "You don't have to be labeled an artist to be considered a creative. If you just give yourself permission to see the world as a gallery of inspiration and reframe how you think about things, you'll unlock a part of yourself you didn't know existed. By partnering with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, I want to encourage people everywhere to think about how they can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and share this inspiration to make the world a more creatively nurturing place.” What effect does the campaign have on you? Will it change the way you view yourself and the world around you, or is it just a refreshing respite? Bombay Sapphire The World is a Gallery, Baz Luhrmann, Bacardi, creative ads, AMV BBDO 2022-10-14T09:18:19Z https://addvertising.org/the-new-open-sesame-for-banks. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nuryNqltt_o https://www.youtube.com/embed/nuryNqltt_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nuryNqltt_o/hqdefault.jpg The new Open Sesame for banks Ever feel frustrated not being able to get into your online banking account? HSBC present its new solution in this 1-minute spot, which unites the anxiety of not being 'in' with the relief of finally being let into the 'club'. JWT London, HSBC voice ID, easiest online banking access, intelligent voice control system (IVCS), automatic speech recognition (ASR) 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/pyjamas-to-suit-the-working-from-home-era. https://youtu.be/ishqJgmy4Ao https://youtu.be/ishqJgmy4Ao https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ishqJgmy4Ao/hqdefault.jpg Pyjamas to suit the working from home era While boardrooms stood empty and acres of offices echoed silence well into 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, we dealt with the resulting #wfh (working from home) Zoom 'n' boom in different ways. Some were early adopters of upscale backdrops for video calls from interiors experts Farrow & Ball; others thankfully plucked out the shellsuits for all-day, everyday use; and others sat rigidly at makeshift desks in their customary business attire to keep spirits and activity high. Whatever your personal response if you've been in the wfh cohort when your job normally requires smart apparel, the fact is that sales of 'loungewear' boomed during COVID. Japanese company Aoki embraced the tendency with a practical new line of 'pyjama suits' developed to... but why are we doing all the talking? Check out the 1.30" ad and see what you think of the line they take! Meanwhile, as reported by The Guardian (link at end), another Japanese company took the approach of creating tongue-in-cheek 'WFH Jammies', whose upper parts look like business shirts for the screen-visible level, with homewear as the rest of the garment. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/feb/28/pyjama-suits-are-next-big-thing-as-formal-wear-is-hit-under-covid Aoki pyjama suits, Syota Akita, Aoki Holdings, Japanese pyjama suits, working from home clothes, business homewear, loungewear for business meetings, getting dressed for wfh 2021-03-01T09:56:14Z https://addvertising.org/britain-s-nhs-stresses-role-of-it-in-modern-health-services. https://youtu.be/hpyDLMS1QNE https://youtu.be/hpyDLMS1QNE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hpyDLMS1QNE/hqdefault.jpg Britain's NHS stresses role of IT in modern health services An up-tempo recruitment ad for the UK's National Health Service, showing how IT, technology and traditional medical treatment all fit together to provide ongoing care as well as emergency support for patients of all ages. Does it inspire you to look at a career in this area? The NHS was founded after World War 2 in 1948 out of the ideal that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth. In recent years there has been increasing concern over lack of funding for core services and a trend towards privatisation of the NHS, while the issue of Brexit has heightened worries that there will be an exodus of qualified staff from other European Union countries. NHS, British health service, health tech, IT recruitment, MullenLowe London, medtech 2019-01-30T10:15:55Z https://addvertising.org/homeless-is-what-they-are-not-who-they-are. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/155/medium/Homeless_pic_2.jpg?1574950614 "Homeless is what they are, not who they are" 2019-11-28T14:21:43Z https://addvertising.org/javone-prince-tells-story-of-newcastle-vegan-pie-shop. https://youtu.be/ISMXYT961CU https://youtu.be/ISMXYT961CU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ISMXYT961CU/hqdefault.jpg Javone Prince tells story of Newcastle vegan pie shop Actor and comedian Javone Prince brings the story of how a vegan pie shop went online in a fast-moving 30-second clip that's based on the real story of Magpye. It's for US Internet domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy. What do you think? The idea was to showcase the experience of UK entrepreneurs in challenging times - which can be all the time for many entrepreneurs, let's face it - and how the platform can help small businesses pivot or go online to stay in touch with their customers and keep their companies going through thick and thin. GoDaddy Magpye, vegan pie shop Magpye, Javone Prince, Newcastle entrepreneurs, UK entrepreneurs, GoDaddy ads, VCCP 2021-01-11T11:28:26Z https://addvertising.org/ouch-being-a-parent-can-be-painful. https://youtu.be/QbNuROvFvIo https://youtu.be/QbNuROvFvIo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QbNuROvFvIo/hqdefault.jpg Ouch! Being a parent can be painful.... Just when this guy's morning was looking so idyllic we were almost feeling envious... Not just parents who'll relate to this heart-warmer snippet from everyday family life by LEGO in Greece. LEGO Greece, parenting, family life, children, LEGO, Socialab Athens 2018-07-20T06:35:37Z https://addvertising.org/springsteen-there-s-hope-on-the-road-up-ahead. https://youtu.be/D2XYH-IEvhI https://youtu.be/D2XYH-IEvhI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D2XYH-IEvhI/hqdefault.jpg Springsteen: "There's hope on the road up ahead" The famous gravelly voice of singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen is put to fresh use in this epic-style campaign for automaker Jeep. It invokes a spirit of resilience and a message of hope for the USA. The musician whose lyrics are often commentary around social issues of the times narrates this call for a 'reunited' states of America. HIs 1984 album 'Born to Run' is one of the best-selling albums of all time and Springsteen has sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Nowadays, the solo musician and leader of The E Street Band is putting his formidable energies into a radio show called 'From My Home To Yours'; Volume 17, broadcast in early 2021 as the USA saw Donald Trump exit the presidential stage and Joe Biden take over, is entitled 'Lawyers, Guns and Money: An Inaugural Special'. What do you think of the Jeep campaign? Great to see a brand associated with everyday toughness and extraordinary adventure getting a socio-political message out there? Or would you rather see more of the vehicle no matter how big a fan you are of 'The Boss' Springsteen? Jeep The Middle, Springsteen Middle, Bruce Springsteen commercials, Springsteen Jeep commercial 2021 2021-02-11T03:16:49Z https://addvertising.org/nvidia-europe-s-next-industrial-revolution-has-arrived. https://youtu.be/Sj-nSKZCcyU https://youtu.be/Sj-nSKZCcyU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sj-nSKZCcyU/hqdefault.jpg NVIDIA: "Europe's Next Industrial Revolution Has Arrived" There's so much going on within artificial intelligence (AI) that most of us can't keep track. Even the 'inventor of the Web' Sir Tim Berners--Lee, said at London Tech week that: "I thought it was a future maybe 25 years away. But the future arrived sooner than I thought". In this footage, US tech multinational NVIDIA attempts to put things into a comprehensible historical framework, albeit with an understandably salesy tone: "A new industrial revolution is taking hold across Europe, powered by Artificial Intelligence. At its core is the digital twin. With it, we have created the definitive workflow for industrial AI, where virtual models of entire factories allow us to design and optimize operations with unprecedented efficiency. These dynamic simulations also serve as the training grounds—the robot gyms—for a new, collaborative workforce. Here, we prepare intelligent robots to work seamlessly alongside humans, enhancing their capabilities. The next industrial age is beginning, and its future is being built today, right here in Europe". Whether terms like digital twin, robot gyms, and collaborative workforce strike you with thrill or horror, maybe it's good to have a positive reminder of what advances humanity has assimilated in the past... NVIDIA Europe's Next Industrial Revolution Has Arrived, digital twins, agentic AI, robotics, WPP 2025-06-20T11:04:47Z https://addvertising.org/a-local-treatment-center-brings-a-call-to-action-in-regards-to-drug-and-alcohol-addiction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OPEtSXAZCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OPEtSXAZCE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/watch?v=1OPEtSXAZCE/hqdefault.jpg A local treatment center brings a call-to-action in regards to drug and alcohol addiction A Pittsburgh based treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction issues a public service announcement about the dangers of using. Opioid addiction is a problem sweeping the United States with western Pennsylvania being one of the worst cases. ethics advertising, drugs, alcohol, rehabilitation, pittsburgh 2024-08-28T11:16:28Z https://addvertising.org/alexa-in-the-car. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cHWvpa8Ge58 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cHWvpa8Ge58 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cHWvpa8Ge58/hqdefault.jpg Alexa in the car Whoa! Awesome or spooky? Super-convenient and practical, or relinquishing our agency and privacy? Ford and Amazon team up for an industry first by bringing Amazon's voice service Alexa into Ford automobiles. SYNC 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-all-about-u-of-course. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qj6okQ2WBaw https://www.youtube.com/embed/qj6okQ2WBaw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qj6okQ2WBaw/hqdefault.jpg It's all about U, of course. U are the star, of course U are! Relaxing, meals, dancing and fun. Just what U need from a holiday. U are the most important piece of the break. Here's the new TUI (formerly Thomson) ad to reinforce just that. Thomson, TUI, holidays, summer holidays 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/milk-producer-claims-best-coffee-in-new-york. https://www.youtube.com/embed/704rNw9PELE https://www.youtube.com/embed/704rNw9PELE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/704rNw9PELE/hqdefault.jpg Milk producer claims best coffee in New York The engaging story of a coffee shop pop-up in NYC - apparently. Turns out it's one in the eye for the pretentiousness around our coffee rituals. Lovers of deadpan humour will enjoy! Humanaut agency, organic valley, best coffee made with best milk, best cup of coffee 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/menswear-valentino-goes-streetwise-with-troye-sivan. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4lZ2KGxVT1k https://www.youtube.com/embed/4lZ2KGxVT1k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4lZ2KGxVT1k/hqdefault.jpg Menswear: Valentino goes streetwise with Troye Sivan Australian-South African singer and YouTube favourite Troye Sivan has just released a new single, 'The Good Side'. But here he's making his moves to the music of Paranoimia by Art of Noise with Max Headroom as he takes on the role of the face and body of high-end fashion house Valentino's young menswear this year. Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, fashion photography, Valentino Troye Sivan ad, luxury menswear 2018, Pierpaolo Piccioli 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/spain-s-national-lottery-adds-immigration-to-the-christmas-mix. https://youtu.be/bdGceBfsykM https://youtu.be/bdGceBfsykM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bdGceBfsykM/hqdefault.jpg Spain's National Lottery adds immigration to the Christmas mix The ad campaign for Spain's Christmas National Lottery is as eagerly awaited as the retailer John Lewis' is in the UK, unofficially marking the start of the festive run-up. Known as 'El Gordo' (the fat one), it always manages to deliver a heart-warming message of hopeful humanity while acknowledging the challenges of everyday life. What do you think of the 2022 edition? Titled 'Vika', it is one of a trilogy with different themes, and was filmed in a former steel factory. It's garnering praise for its focus on friendship, but some are concerned that it's gone a bit too far in the meaningful or dark direction: comments so far include complaints that it's a downer, - with one particularly disappointed viewer suggesting it's more gloomily appropriate to Halloween in tone than to the joyousness of Christmas. Though the name 'Vika' is indeterminate, some are relating it to the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict. While some believe we don't need to be tackling thorny issues like migrants/refugees in a festive campaign, the lottery ad has also sparked praise for opening up the conversation in this way. Spain is a primary destination for forced migrants within Europe, and images of people in small boats washing up on its shores are a familiar sight on TV, with hundreds every year dying in the attempt to cross the seas to its coasts. It's also a popular migration nation, with working-age men and women from Morocco, China, Ecuador and Colombia forming the main intake, while asylum applicants are currently mainly from Venezuela, Colombia, and Honduras. The 2022 El Gordo offers a pot of some €2.52 billion in total prizes, with €720 million for the lucky winner - very often a village, company or other association whose members have all pitched in to buy part of a shared coupon. Loteria Nacional anuncio 2022, El Gordo anuncio 2022, Christmas ads 2022, Spanish National Lottery ad, Contrapunto BBDO 2022-11-16T13:26:34Z https://addvertising.org/texas-mothers-challenge-governor-s-anti-abortion-stance. https://youtu.be/faTNMTVsgAA https://youtu.be/faTNMTVsgAA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/faTNMTVsgAA/hqdefault.jpg Texas mothers challenge governor's anti-abortion stance Warning: distressing theme. A cross-party movement called Mothers Against Greg Abbott pulls no punches in this hard-hitting, darkly humorous campaign challenging the Texas governor's anti-abortion stance. In 2021, Abbott signed one of the USA's most restrictive state legislations on the issue, making abortion illegal once cardiac activity is detectable in the embryo - which may be before a woman is aware of her pregnancy - even in cases of rape or incest, though with some provision for threat to the woman's life. It also stirred controversy by allowing private individuals to bring lawsuits against those who 'aid or abet' abortions. What do you think of the spot? Abbott was also the governor who banned Covid mask mandates in August 2021, in what critics point to as evidence of inconsistent logic. The ad on the highly sensitive abortion issue landed as Abbott was running for a third term in the Texas gubernatorial election due to take place on November 8, 2022. Mothers Against Greg Abbott, Whose Choice campaign, abortion USA, anti-abortion US state laws, pregnancy health 2022-08-01T07:56:40Z https://addvertising.org/has-anyone-even-heard-about-zelle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/khTwBP06FFM https://www.youtube.com/embed/khTwBP06FFM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/khTwBP06FFM/hqdefault.jpg Has anyone even heard about Zelle? Asked and answered in this one-minute spot for a digital payment system created by U.S. banks that goes up against PayPal's more familiar app Venmo. The campaign stars U.S. actor and rapper Daveed Diggs. Huge Inc, Zelle payments, digital money-sending in the US, digital money transactions, PayPal 2018-09-21T14:49:09Z https://addvertising.org/ilana-glazer-re-defines-romance-to-include-vasectomy. https://youtu.be/8pOyzGRnkf0 https://youtu.be/8pOyzGRnkf0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8pOyzGRnkf0/hqdefault.jpg Ilana Glazer re-defines romance to include vasectomy Or perhaps vasectomy has always been an act of love, as it is presented in terms of involving men in family planning and fertility decisions. In this campaign, creator / comedian Ilana Glazer, who is passionate about abortion rights and reproductive health equity, delivers a message highlighting that: "The conversation around reproductive care and family planning has always been one-sided, with those who can get pregnant being held responsible for birth control, when 100% of unwanted pregnancies are caused by testicles". The initiative is part of the World Vasectomy Day (WVD) ongoing drive to help raise awareness about the importance of considering a vasectomy. Though WVD takes place in November, the organisation aims to "create a global movement to increase male engagement in family planning, increase investment in sexual & reproductive healthcare for men and expand access to vasectomy training and services". What do you think of the campaign, which was launched on the first Valentine’s Day (2023) since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in the United States? (Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113, was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States conferred the right to choose to have an abortion.) Glazer herself said: “I know several people who’ve gotten vasectomies, but I don’t hear it being talked about very much! So I was glad to help WVD spread the message of considering a post-Roe vasectomy as a way to play a role in birth control." World Vasectomy Day, Ilana Glazer, vasectomy, contraception, post-Roe, birth control family planning, sex and relationships, reproductive health, Tombras agency 2023-02-15T10:31:32Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-goes-retro-for-christmas-office-party. https://youtu.be/UGEYaRyLgLg https://youtu.be/UGEYaRyLgLg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UGEYaRyLgLg/hqdefault.jpg Gucci goes retro for Christmas office party Even those who dread the office Christmas party may be missing it in 2020, after the ravages of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Luxury fashion house Gucci brings its characteristically unusual touch to the Zeitgeist, taking us back to 1994 for a kooky preparation and 90s disco situation. What do you think? Love the Gucci inclusivity, their models are a perfect reflection of the brand? Oh wow, this is cool but I don't even know why? Great they've managed to make something upbeat out of something that could be a bad reminder in more than one way? Who cares, just look at those outfits!? Gucci Gift, Christmas ads 2020, Alessandro Michele, luxury fashion 2020-11-25T11:55:17Z https://addvertising.org/channing-tatum-ryan-reynolds-wrexham-afc-team-up-for-super-bowl. https://youtu.be/XSuINoyDm4k https://youtu.be/XSuINoyDm4k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XSuINoyDm4k/hqdefault.jpg Channing Tatum, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham AFC team up for Super Bowl Well hey, talk about extending your audience: Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum join their considerable forces behind and in front of the cameras respectively in this 1'20"-minute gem due to air during the Super Bowl sports event in the USA. Most people - including the die-hard 'I hate commercials' crew - will voluntarily watch and re-watch anything scripted by comedy cool cat Ryan Reynolds, Mr Deadpan himself. And 'Magic Mike' actor Channing Tatum brings his own magnetic presence as he busts out some startling moves in the Welsh football team Wrexham's locker room. Wrexham AFC is co-owned by Reynolds and fellow actor/writer Rob McElhenney.The ad is ostensibly to promote STok cold brew coffee but will obviously appeal to masses of others, including trans-Atlantic fans of the Welsh team and the trio of 'Hollywood Magic' actors involved. In case you're wondering, yes, Tatum does do his own dancing. Enjoy the game! Hollywood Magic STok Super Bowl 2025, Channing Tatum commercial 2025, Ryan Reynolds commercial 2025, Wrexham AFC, Super Bowl commercials, Maximum Effort 2025-02-06T09:53:10Z https://addvertising.org/women-undefined-by-prada. https://youtu.be/d48W-Y3JcV0 https://youtu.be/d48W-Y3JcV0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d48W-Y3JcV0/hqdefault.jpg Women undefined, by Prada Here's a visual breath of fresh air for those of us who might be feeling a bit confined at the moment. Luxury fashion house Prada sends models Freja Beha, Sara Blomqvist, Anna Ewers, Berit Heitman, Ruiqi Jiang, Ashley Radjarame, Kyla Ramsey, Charlotte Rose, Miriam Sanchez, and Zso Varju sashaying around various gorgeous settings for their Spring/Summer 2020 collection. The flow of different women represents the identity of contemporary womanhood - impossible to pin down. As Prada says of its own brand, 'confounding explanation, eschewing rhetoric, refuting definition'. Agree? Disagree? Just enjoying the images? Prada SS2020, Freja Beha, Sara Blomqvist, Anna Ewers, Berit Heitman, Ruiqi Jiang, Ashley Radjarame, Kyla Ramsey, Charlotte Rose, Miriam Sanchez, Zso Varju, Ferdinando Verderi, women's luxury fashion 2020-04-01T14:17:09Z https://addvertising.org/poo-pourri-fragrance-in-the-bowl. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qFI_-kJ95vc https://www.youtube.com/embed/qFI_-kJ95vc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qFI_-kJ95vc/hqdefault.jpg Poo-Pourri fragrance in the bowl Simple but effective - a spray you can use in the loo to eliminate any nasty smells. Very humorously presented. abracrapdabra, toilet, crap, personal hygiene, embarrassment 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-christmas-2025-if-you-can-t-find-the-words-find-the-gift. https://youtu.be/z1bRlnyQeDk https://youtu.be/z1bRlnyQeDk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z1bRlnyQeDk/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis Christmas 2025: 'If you can't find the words, find the gift' The Christmas ads season unofficially opens once British department store John Lewis delivers its campaign, and this year it's a father-son story to warm hearts. Jokes about 'dad-dancing' fade away as the story unfolds against the soundtrack of 'Where Love Lives’ by Alison Limerick. In the same way the song is re-imagined by Labrinth, perceived lack of male communication is re-imagined in the tale itself. What do you think? Another classic? John Lewis Christmas 2025: 'If you can't find the words, find the gift', Christmas 2025 ads, Saatchi & Saatchi 2025-11-04T17:50:59Z https://addvertising.org/open-your-heart-to-everyone-apple-urges-with-frankenstein-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aFPcsYGriEs https://www.youtube.com/embed/aFPcsYGriEs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aFPcsYGriEs/hqdefault.jpg Open your heart to everyone, Apple urges with Frankenstein ad A modern-day Frankenstein's monster - played by US actor/comedian Brad Garrett - uses some tech to venture down to the village and connect with the local community on a human level at Christmas time. A message on tolerance and inclusion. See what you think of this update of the ultimate outsider story from Mary Shelley's 19th-century novel. Apple Christmas ad 2016, Frankie's Holiday, Lance Acord, TBWA creative agency, social inclusion 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/car-or-train-for-stress-free-travel. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-aCBaaNVhAE https://www.youtube.com/embed/-aCBaaNVhAE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-aCBaaNVhAE/hqdefault.jpg Car or train for stress-free travel? Virgin Trains asks the question. Anomaly agency, Virgin train spandau ballet speedcore commercial, getting to a job interview on time 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/sir-james-dyson-explains-his-work-ethic. https://www.youtube.com/embed/t4mlXW_rhX8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/t4mlXW_rhX8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t4mlXW_rhX8/hqdefault.jpg Sir James Dyson explains his work ethic As the British inventor reveals that by 2020, his company will be ready to sell a "radically different" electric car that he's sunk James Dyson, robot eye vacuum cleaner, Dyson robot vacuum, Dyson electric car, British inventions 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/uk-fintech-app-paints-motivational-picture-to-improve-credit-score. https://youtu.be/b8JA7OIXBgw https://youtu.be/b8JA7OIXBgw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b8JA7OIXBgw/hqdefault.jpg UK fintech app paints motivational picture to improve credit score Credit scores have become an established part of life for most people wanting to buy a car or a home, or any number of other activities. They're based on an estimation for lenders of how 'credit-worthy' - a term which raises hackles among sceptics - individuals might be in terms of paying off mortgages and other loans. While it may look like common sense from the lender's point of view, there's increasing discontent with the impersonality of the system and its susceptibility to exploitation, not to mention the anomaly of those who don't borrow money not 'ranking'... In Britain, an app called TotallyMoney challenges the notion that testing your credit score is a bit of a laugh, and sets out to align with those who are struggling financially on how to improve their situation. Stressing that it's not a money lender but a credit broker, the brand says that it's "on a mission to help everyone move their finances forward. Our focus is on the 20 million UK adults who are otherwise overlooked and under-served by the financial services industry. We understand the needs of real people and the challenges facing them". What do you think of the ad's gently-coloured animation and encouraging message of 'You'll totally get there'? Just another creepy illustration of financial sharks out to control people via digital devices, unemotional algorithms, and condescending ads? Job done in terms of reassurance, motivation, and brand recognition? Or just an emotionally engaging animation? TotallyMoney You'll totally get there, UK fintech app, personal finance Britain, credit scores UK, St Luke's agency 2023-01-03T13:08:38Z https://addvertising.org/little-baby-sice-cream-man-s-crotch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZfwdEFl1t4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZfwdEFl1t4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AZfwdEFl1t4/hqdefault.jpg Little Baby'sIce Cream, man's crotch Ice cream shooting out of a man's jeans - hm, pretty weird! Little Baby's,weird ad,ice cream,man's jeans 2021-07-21T10:27:22Z https://addvertising.org/blue-rabbit-leads-to-entertainment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_nlbs6W5S0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_nlbs6W5S0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B_nlbs6W5S0/hqdefault.jpg Blue rabbit leads to entertainment UK telecomms provider O2's campaign to get people to follow the blue rabbit to a world of sport, music and other live entertainment. Memorable whether you find it cute and are keen to #FollowTheRabbit or even 'become the rabbit', or are concerned about how they got the animal that colour... VCCP agency, O2's blue rabbit, live entertainment events UK, 2018-06-04T08:00:59Z https://addvertising.org/does-she-really-want-a-saucepan-for-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LpuSN-iM74M https://www.youtube.com/embed/LpuSN-iM74M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LpuSN-iM74M/hqdefault.jpg Does she really want a saucepan for Christmas? International Danish jewellery manufacturer and retailer Pandora serves up a subtly saucy one for Christmas 2017, with a light touch and some bits we'll all relate to -whether we're the giver or the receiver. What do you think of it? 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/thank-you-teachers-english-language-teaching-programme-honours-lockdown-educators. https://youtu.be/ZLFreGxyoY4 https://youtu.be/ZLFreGxyoY4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZLFreGxyoY4/hqdefault.jpg Thank You, Teachers: English-language teaching programme honours lockdown educators So many of us will relate to this - working parents stretched to attend to their children's education at home during lockdown, grandparents standing in online, children who may be digital natives but nonetheless sorely need to learn social skills with their young chums, and of course all the teaching staff who've had to make the often tricky transition to online teaching. The Nihar Shanti Pathshala Funwala programme in India, in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh government, has empowered 50,000+ teachers through digital-ready training, content and teaching tips to help improve English education. In this spot the pitfalls and satisfactions of the move to online are reflected with kindness and wry humour. What kind of chord does it strike with you? Nihar Shanti Pathshala Funwala, English language teaching India, children and teachers India, online teaching in lockdown India, BBH India 2020-09-07T08:07:34Z https://addvertising.org/crypto-coinbase-makes-satirical-music-for-uk-market. https://youtu.be/l0bmJlrhRg4 https://youtu.be/l0bmJlrhRg4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l0bmJlrhRg4/hqdefault.jpg Crypto: Coinbase makes satirical music for UK market A bold move from US cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase - this two-minute ad brings up many of the downsides of contemporary British life in an all-singing, all-dancing mini-musical. If you like your humour black, this is for you. LIkewise if you agree with Coinbase that "the financial system isn’t working for so many people in the UK" and needs to be updated. The platform says: "At Coinbase, our mission is to create an open financial system for the world". This elliptical campaign riffs off the old saying 'If it works, don't fix it', and gels with typical British humour: “We wanted to connect with Brits on a cultural level and show up with a high level of craft and clarity," says Coinbase, which gained registration with the Financial Conduct Authority earlier in the year - a key step towards entering a major market. However, satire in advertising is a risky concept, and this campaign may be experienced as a bit of a downer, or even as unnecessary interference from foreign agents.... We'll leave your reactions to you, as always. No arguing with the clever choreography, lyrics, and delivery. It remains to be seen how it lands with the Brits. Coinbase 'Everything Is Fine', British finance, cryptocurrency exchange, director Steve Rogers, Mother London 2025-08-01T09:33:14Z https://addvertising.org/nike-equality-1. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DWsUrMfDaG4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/DWsUrMfDaG4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DWsUrMfDaG4/hqdefault.jpg Nike | Equality Is this the land history promised? This field of play. Where the dream of fairness and mutual respect lives on. Where you are defined by actions, not your looks and beliefs. For too long these ideals have taken refuge inside these lines. Equality should have no boundaries. The bond between players should exist between people. Opportunity should be indiscriminate. Worth should outshine coloUr. The ball should bounce the same for everyone. If we can be equals here, we can be equals everywhere. #EQUALITY #nike Featuring voiceovers from celebrity endorsers and role models including Serena Williams and LeBron James, the campaign debuted during Black History Month and comes at a time when diversity is front and centre of the news agenda. #blackhistorymonth #aliciakeys CBS EQUALITY NIKE GrammyAwards serenawilliams 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/man-about-to-take-a-bath-spied-on-by-women. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPWwiXAg40M https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPWwiXAg40M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kPWwiXAg40M/hqdefault.jpg Man about to take a bath spied on by women A lush and risque one - why does this not surprise us? - from Paco Rabanne, promoting its XS range of perfumed products for men. With a soundtrack from Bizet's 'Carmen' and hot young Portuguese model Francisco 'Kiko' Henriques peeling off in super-sexy style for his ablutions, you may want to spend one minute checking it out - if only to get ideas for redecorating the bathroom.... Paco Rabanne XS bathroom ad, director Johan Renck, fashion photographer Nathaniel Goldberg, Francisco Henriques in bathroom ad, sexy advertising 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/tia-maria-paints-living-pictures-of-individuality. https://youtu.be/ShoYFC-JLOQ https://youtu.be/ShoYFC-JLOQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ShoYFC-JLOQ/hqdefault.jpg Tia Maria paints living pictures of individuality The coffee liqueur stylises individuality by featuring a diverse range of models in everyday situations that somehow have a touch all their own. Light yet intense. What do you think? Did they get the tone right? In case you're wondering, the soundtrack is 'Sail' by US band AWOLNATION. Tia Maria one of a kind, drinks sector ads, diversity, AWOLNATION 2020-10-26T21:54:05Z https://addvertising.org/around-the-world-of-art-in-thirty-seconds. https://youtu.be/xuf5NmJEKuE https://youtu.be/xuf5NmJEKuE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xuf5NmJEKuE/hqdefault.jpg Around the world - of art - in thirty seconds What do you think of this surrealistic dash through the world of art, encouraging people to sign up for the National Art Pass in the UK? The Pass is issued by the Art Fund, which was founded in 1903 to help museums acquire works of art for their collections and share them as widely as possible, while supporting and training museum professionals. "We believe that art can make you see, think and feel differently", says the Fund. "From the smallest local history collection to the largest world-leading art institution, museums play a vital role in the health and happiness of our society. Providing inspiration, education and opportunities for collaboration, they help communities thrive, and can provide a lifeline in times of trouble." This playful campaign is simply titled 'The more you see, the more you see'. Does the mixed-media kaleidoscope effect inspire you to treat yourself or someone else to an Art Pass? National Art Pass, Art Fund UK, art galleries UK, British musuems and galleries, seeing art in the UK, Untold Studios, Pablo agency 2022-12-22T09:41:00Z https://addvertising.org/the-cupboard-raider-strikes-again. https://youtu.be/OCzaJs_1Or4 https://youtu.be/OCzaJs_1Or4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OCzaJs_1Or4/hqdefault.jpg The Cupboard Raider strikes again! Haven't we all done this? Raid the kitchen cupboard for chocolate. However, in this case there is a nice twist at the end. Cadbury, chocolate, Cadbury fingers, Dairy Milk Fingers, VCCP 2020-05-27T16:15:37Z https://addvertising.org/claire-sweeney-highlights-horrors-of-social-care. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pOZ9dWf4L80 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pOZ9dWf4L80 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pOZ9dWf4L80/hqdefault.jpg Claire Sweeney highlights horrors of social care British actress and TV presenter Claire Sweeney hustles us through a game-show parody of a care worker getting a vulnerable person ready for the day in the time available. This one's for everyone... Don't Panic London agency, UNISON public services union, politics and social care, conditions for care workers, care for the elderly 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/what-your-snowman-really-really-wants-for-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vkIjXeYBit0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/vkIjXeYBit0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vkIjXeYBit0/hqdefault.jpg What your snowman really really wants for Christmas.... Everyone's favourite snowman, created by Raymond Briggs, comes to life for plush English clothing manufacturer Barbour. And this year there's an extra treat with an animated snowdog too. Cute or OTT? View and vote! Snowman enterprises, Penguin Ventures, Barbour 2017 Christmas ad, amusing Christmas commercials, snowman and snowdog ad 2020-12-10T06:43:13Z https://addvertising.org/gray-sorrenti-captures-laidback-vibe-of-paula-s-ibiza-summer-collection. https://youtu.be/-pNqui8PlRI https://youtu.be/-pNqui8PlRI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-pNqui8PlRI/hqdefault.jpg Gray Sorrenti captures laidback vibe of Paula's Ibiza summer collection Spain's oldest luxury fashion house, LOEWE, always keeps it contemporary while honouring ancient skills and traditional crafts. Its Paula's Ibiza range is particularly in tune with the need for a breath of fresh air, in the steamy summer months above all. The line presents as the ultimate Spanish approach of individual attitude blended seamlessly with friendship and connection. What do you think of this campaign? The Paula's Ibiza summer collection self-describes as an homage to "Ibiza’s unique ability to blend music and creative energies into an all encompassing laid-back lifestyle". It launched as the LOEWE Foundation was exhibiting the finalists in its international Craft Prize in New York. The prize seeks to acknowledge international "artisans of any age (over 18) or gender who demonstrate an exceptional ability to create objects of superior aesthetic value", says LOEWE. Works are expected to fall within the framework of applied arts such as ceramics, bookbinding, enamelwork, jewellery, lacquer, metal, furniture, leather, textiles, glass, paper, wood, etc. "By identifying work that reinterprets existing knowledge to make it relevant today while reflecting its maker’s personal language and distinct hand, the LOEWE Foundation aims to highlight the continuing contribution of craft to the culture of our time," says the brand, whose principal atelier is located in the vibrant Spanish capital Madrid. Does the ad reflect the culture of the brand? It was shot by 22-year-old Gray Sorrenti, who's already forged a reputation as a sought-after fashion photographer with a style distinct from that of her famous father Mario. LOEWE Paula's Ibiza 2023, Alewya, Bad Gyal, Devin, Emily, Guitarricadelafuente, Karol G, Mason Barnes, fashion photography, Gray Sorrenti 2023-05-19T10:59:59Z https://addvertising.org/classic-novels-inspire-new-fonts-in-the-philippines. https://youtu.be/_IgNSzOQUnU https://youtu.be/_IgNSzOQUnU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_IgNSzOQUnU/hqdefault.jpg Classic novels inspire new fonts in the Philippines Here's a lovely initiative for classic literature and contemporary design fans alike. The Reading Association of the Philippines has created a series of new fonts inspired by the story lines of classic tales like 'Moby Dick' and 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' - check them out and see what you think! The fonts are open source, and downloaders receive a free e-book of the novel that inspired them to encourage more reading. Philippines Reading Association, free fonts, classic literature, reading classics, font design, the Philippines, BBDO Guerrero 2025-10-23T16:48:14Z https://addvertising.org/stretch-routine-to-get-your-day-off-to-a-flexible-start. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0S0B3DkESek https://www.youtube.com/embed/0S0B3DkESek https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0S0B3DkESek/hqdefault.jpg Stretch routine to get your day off to a flexible start We may not all have a gorgeous, dual aspect studio with massive windows overlooking Manhattan, but we can still benefit from this 3-minute taster of yoga stretches designed to give your day the best beginning. It comes courtesy of luxury gym group Equinox - "not just a fitness club but a temple of well-being" - with the full 10-minute version available online. Inspiring for those of us gearing up for the new year or just getting back into a good routine after the Christmas break! Apart from its clubs in Canada and the USA, Equinox has one club in London. It focuses on 'bringing out the inner runner/diver', and 'commit to something', and its mantra extends way beyond the physical gyms into food, energy and lifestyle messaging. equinox 10-minute yoga stretches, 10-minute yoga routine, equinox fitness tips, fitness at home, W+K agency 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/jennifer-lawrence-is-joy. https://youtu.be/1CRihg1X89A https://youtu.be/1CRihg1X89A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1CRihg1X89A/hqdefault.jpg Jennifer Lawrence is Joy Joy means different things to different people. What does the new Joy by Dior perfume ad say to you? U.S. actress Jennifer Lawrence, who was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2015 and 2016, takes the starring role in a romantic, liberating film directed by Francis Lawrence (no relation). Joy by Dior, Jennifer Lawrence commercials, Francis Lawrence commercials, The Hunger Games, Hollywood actors in ads 2022-10-27T18:29:03Z https://addvertising.org/ai-abyss-the-blue-light-generation-must-be-protected. https://youtu.be/ClQQer2_wJM https://youtu.be/ClQQer2_wJM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ClQQer2_wJM/hqdefault.jpg AI Abyss: "The blue light generation must be protected" What do you think of this 1'30" campaign around children's online safety, by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL)? The non-governmental organisation, which was set up in 1920 says: "In the 50s, the MLL taught Finnish children to swim. Now our task is to help children and young people stay afloat in the ever-increasing media stream". The campaign's AI-generated imagery reflects the thought -is it effective? MLL's goal is a child-friendly Finland through a comprehensive counseling system. "With artificial intelligence developing all the time, critical media literacy is now even more important," it says. Probably few of us would argue with that, and many parents, sensing the burden of steering their children through online waters, would welcome the kind of support materials for media education that MLL provides to help parents identify risks / opportunities and make informed decisions about their children's media education. MLL, 'The AI Abyss', Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, parenting, parents and tech, children's online safety, blue light generation, artificial intelligence and children, TBWA​​\Helsinki 2024-08-28T11:10:43Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-spain-finds-out-what-kids-really-want-for-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3dAQ6_gXQy4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/3dAQ6_gXQy4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3dAQ6_gXQy4/hqdefault.jpg IKEA Spain finds out what kids really want for Christmas Ten real Spanish families take part in this experiment, which asks why we're so set on NOT giving our children what they want for Christmas.... Some interesting takeaways! Sub-titles in English. IKEA Spain ad Christmas 2016, children's Christmas gifts, best Christmas presents for kids, best parenting techniques, McCann espana 2021-07-31T22:40:15Z https://addvertising.org/back-seat-singer-drives-new-aa-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJmStf-3iOw https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJmStf-3iOw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LJmStf-3iOw/hqdefault.jpg Back-seat singer drives new AA campaign Here's a one-minute ad that will have you tearing your hair out in irritation or saying "Awwww, cute!" A toddler being driven along by her dad does a rendition of Tina Turner's Proud Mary to promote the swift services of the Automobile Association (AA). Adam&Eve/DDB, AA singing baby ad, amusing ads with children, Tina Turner's Proud Mary in commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/mad-as-the-hatters-life-for-russian-smes. https://youtu.be/5tZnECV7nEE https://youtu.be/5tZnECV7nEE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5tZnECV7nEE/hqdefault.jpg Mad as The Hatters: life for Russian SMEs Emir Kusturica directs a crazy, colourful clip with popular Russian band The Hatters performing a specially written song - 'Everything Now' - to represent the trials of life as a small to medium-sized business in the Russian market today. Amid a welter of entrepreneurs struggling in a zany outdoor marketplace environment, greed, bribery and forced cash collections are represented by the hefty figure of 'The Boss'. The unfolding story, put out by Tochka Bank, will strike a chord with many an entrepreneur in any country who doesn't get paid on time, has to cough up unaffordable payments, or fights through some kind of 'extortion' every day. The lyrics include lines like 'You say no and I say go f*ck yourself', 'I've got nothing; I want it all - now', and 'Everybody here is walking on the edge'. Watch the story unfold and let us know what you think of it. The Hatters, Всё Сразу, Tochka Bank, Russian commercials, RA Voskhod, Emir Kusturica, entrepreneurs in Russia, Russian entrepreneurship 2019-11-07T16:41:21Z https://addvertising.org/bmw-china-s-nothing-but-sheer-joy-drive. https://youtu.be/wgfCeCO5-M0 https://youtu.be/wgfCeCO5-M0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wgfCeCO5-M0/hqdefault.jpg BMW China's 'Nothing But Sheer Joy' drive You don't need to know it's the Chinese Year of the Tiger to enjoy this quirky, toe-tapping, cartoon-style campaign. There's something for most people here, with out-of-world images and colourful animations leading us playfully from one unexpected vignette to another. Chinese cultural references abound, and it's not surprising that the German multinational automaker is feeling upbeat in this 'Nothing But Sheer Joy' campaign: in 2021, BMW sold close on 850,000 vehicles to China, comfortably more than twice as many as to the USA (under 340,000 vehicles). China has long been BMW's top purchaser, now accounting for some 40% of its overall sales. And the Asian nation has been quick to develop a leading position in the electric vehicles (EVs) market, now reported to account for a whopping 45% of global sales. The majority of those, 95%, are currently in the domestic market, but as the development of EVs gathers pace worldwide, China is well set to expand its foreign market share. Chinese car-buyers are therefore both knowledgeable and familiar with the burgeoning EV trend, and keen to own a vehicle that unites cutting-edge EV technology with the standards of an established luxury brand. BMW China, BMW 'Nothing But Sheer Joy' car ad, BMW Lunar New Year 2022, BMW Year of Tiger commercial, TBWA China, car commercials 2022-02-25T13:55:07Z https://addvertising.org/ooh-those-hilarious-ads-about-women-classic. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/587/medium/587.png?1529227301 Ooh, those hilarious ads about women - classic! 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/machines-versus-humans-stubhub-scares-us-into-action. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dZLuDZw3-VU https://www.youtube.com/embed/dZLuDZw3-VU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dZLuDZw3-VU/hqdefault.jpg Machines versus humans: StubHub scares us into action OTT anti-apathy ad from live entertainment ticket exchange StubHub. Hilarious or too hyperbolic? Depends how spooked you are by AI, maybe. Goodby Silverstein & Partners, StubHub Machines ad, artificial intelligence used against humans, machines overtaking humanity scenarios 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/asos-online-fashion-upbeat-in-both-fw21-ad-and-flexible-new-work-policies. https://youtu.be/vlJx5Hv8V_k https://youtu.be/vlJx5Hv8V_k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vlJx5Hv8V_k/hqdefault.jpg ASOS online fashion upbeat in both FW21 ad and flexible new work policies While British online fashion and cosmetics retailer ASOS - short for 'as seen on screen' - has built its clientele largely among the younger demographic since setting up in 2000, menopause is one of the 'health-related life events' covered in its newly unveiled work policies, alongside pregnancy loss, cancer treatment, gender reassignment surgery and removing from a domestic abuse situation. In times when paring down to the bone has become a painful norm for hard-pressed workers and 'precariats' in the gig economy, some companies are apparently kicking back against the 'growth is everything' mantra. “All of us face unexpected challenges in life, and sometimes these can create very difficult circumstances which mean we need to step away from or change how we work,” said ASOS CEO Nick Beighton. He also said that the new, gender-neutral framework would both support ASOS workers through difficult times at a practical level while raising awareness of the distress common life events can cause. Does this affect the way you see this upbeat ad for the ASOS Fall/Winter 2021 collection, or are you too aware of the environmental havoc wrought by the 'fast fashion' trend? If you're a people-watcher, you might just enjoy the fleeting expressions and glimpsed surroundings that tell an entire story in the one-minute campaign. And if you're wondering about the song, it's 'Pull Up' by Keys N Krates. ASOS FW21, ASOS gender-neutral work policies, online fashion retailer, menopause policy British companies, Byte Productions 2023-10-29T11:51:12Z https://addvertising.org/rainn-wilson-bigs-it-up-for-small-pets-with-bid-to-enter-guinea-pig-in-dog-show. https://youtu.be/IkO8R_4cgnA https://youtu.be/IkO8R_4cgnA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IkO8R_4cgnA/hqdefault.jpg Rainn Wilson bigs it up for small pets with bid to enter guinea pig in dog show Fans of the classic dog-lovers' movie 'Best In Show' and small pet-owners alike will find things to like in this one! US actor/comedian Rainn Wilson - perhaps best-known for his role as Dwight in the long-running TV series 'The Office' - adores his guinea-pig Kenneth and wants to give him a shot at the big time. Enjoy his attempts to prepare, train and enter a patiently appealing Kenneth for the Westminster Dog Show. The whole #SmallinShow spoof is a good-natured promotion for US pet supply company Kaytee, which specialises in small pets and pet and wild birds. The basic premise is that dogs shouldn't get all the attention when it comes to show-time, and the campaign includes a chance to enter your own small-but-best pet in a niche competition. Despite the fun-loving tone, this is big business: In the USA, 70% of households include a pet and while dogs and cats still top the rankings by far, an estimated 9.9 million homes own a bird, 6.2 million homes have a small pet (usually small mammals) and 5.7 million homes own a reptile. What do you think of the ad - is it a fun and effective way to connect with those small-pet households? Kaytee Small in Show, Kaytee pet supplies, Rainn Wilson, small animals, small pets, guinea pigs, small pet food supplies, Droga5 New York 2023-06-02T15:36:25Z https://addvertising.org/heineken-captures-the-moment-with-back-to-the-bars. https://youtu.be/tvUOGZXI3HU https://youtu.be/tvUOGZXI3HU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tvUOGZXI3HU/hqdefault.jpg Heineken captures the moment with 'Back to the Bars' Should pubs have been re-opened before schools? Will more bars be put out of business in the aftermath of the COVID-19 coronavirus situation? The questions keep coming, but the punters are returning to bars, not just to drink but to socialise and support. Dutch brewing company Heineken captures the radical change with this one-minute campaign getting the points across yet keeping the message positive. What do you think of it? Does it succeed in conveying our willingness to keep enjoyment at the centre of activities despite circumstances and concerns? Surviving bars - many of which turned themselves into local grocery stores and similar during lockdown - are switching back to their core business with one-way systems, order and collect points at the counter, and spaced seating as the new order of the day. Heineken Back to the Bars, pubs reopen, bars post-COVID, drinking out after COVID, Publicis Italy 2020-08-11T08:29:56Z https://addvertising.org/saoirse-ronan-shows-what-louis-vuitton-is-made-of. https://youtu.be/BHBGIKM9FlI https://youtu.be/BHBGIKM9FlI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BHBGIKM9FlI/hqdefault.jpg Saoirse Ronan shows what Louis Vuitton is made of Well, okay, that's just a way of saying here is the luxury brand's Ambassador Ronan effortlessly co-starring with LV's Spring-Summer 2025 clothes and bags. The American-Irish actress - known for her work in period dramas as a teenager and now for movies such as 'The Outrun', with a film version of 'Deep Cuts' in the pipeline - simply stands out against a series of evocative backdrops, letting the apparel speak for itself. What do you think of the ad? The luxury fashion ads are generally pretty creative, as one would expect. Does this one quietly distinguish itself? The 150-year-old firm describes this SS2025 collection as: "Signature tailoring, layered drapery, and metallic textures shape a wardrobe of feminine fluidity in Nicolas Ghesquière’s new collection — paired with the House’s emblematic handbags, such as the Capucines". Louis Vuitton Women's SS2025, Saoirse Ronan x Louis Vuitton, luxury womenswear 2025, luxury fashion 2025-03-04T08:51:17Z https://addvertising.org/reebok-sports-the-unexpected-1. https://youtu.be/wtz9bt9g7_o https://youtu.be/wtz9bt9g7_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wtz9bt9g7_o/hqdefault.jpg Reebok Sports the Unexpected! Just for the hell of it... 1'30" watch you might be drawn into whether you're a sportsperson, Reebok fan or not. Let us know what you think of it! Good piece of content you'd share with friends, or a minute and a half of your life you'll never get back? Reebok, Sport the Unexpected, sports commercial, unusual ads, Venables Bell & Partners 2019-03-12T08:28:35Z https://addvertising.org/vintage-vw-beetle-and-an-age-old-family-story. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A-sDCUXML2E https://www.youtube.com/embed/A-sDCUXML2E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A-sDCUXML2E/hqdefault.jpg Vintage VW Beetle and an age-old family story Volkswagen tackles big life and death stuff with this 6-minute father and son road trip tale. Weirdly, it came out on my own late dad's birthday and he was a big car lover who had a 1927 MG 14/28 known in the family as The Agony Wagon... This ad will strike more of a chord with some than others! Very Agency, Volkswagen Generationer Danmark, vintage Volkswagen Beetle ad, Generations and cars, vintage car commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/pixel-watch-3-not-just-a-pretty-face. https://youtu.be/bX6SODla-Vw https://youtu.be/bX6SODla-Vw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bX6SODla-Vw/hqdefault.jpg Pixel Watch 3: Not just a pretty face A fresh look at design aspects of the Pixel Watch 3, which is not just a pretty face - it's also the first watch able to detect loss of pulse then call for help. "The Pixel Watch 3 can prompt a call to life-saving emergency services when loss of pulse is detected during events like cardiac or respiratory arrest", says its creator, Google. Hm, sounds interesting. For those already familiar with Pixel Watch 2 and/or smart watches, here are the specs: Available in two sizes—41mm and 45mm—with up to 40% larger display and smaller bezels¹ 🔆 More screen, twice as bright (up to 2000 nits), and more responsive than before—our Actua display makes it easy to see your stats and info² 💧 Sleek, water-droplet inspired 3D glass design with soft, pebble-like edges 🔋 New 45mm size has a 35% bigger battery than Pixel Watch 2³ 👀 Pick from an array of watch faces and customize it to get the information you need at a glance ✨ Comes in premium finishes like Polished Silver, Matte Black, Champagne Gold, and Matte Hazel 💅 Flex your style with more accessory bands than ever, including Metal, Leather, Woven, and more⁴ For those less familiar, the Watch basically incorporates fitness tracking and monitoring so that you can keep an eye on yourself 24/7. And for Fitbit fans, 2025 rings in the perhaps sad new reality that a Google account will now be required in order to use the popular fitness tracker whose creator company was purchased by Google in 2022. Google Pixel Watch 3 design, smart watches, Fitbit 2025, fitness tracker watches, personal health and fitness, DIY healthcare, wearable tech 2024-11-19T08:58:42Z https://addvertising.org/mass-nude-art-installation-marks-colombia-s-peace-process. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZx6xzGVBGI https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZx6xzGVBGI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TZx6xzGVBGI/hqdefault.jpg Mass nude art installation marks Colombia's peace process Amazing - not so much an ad as an amalgam. Colombia's peace process, Spencer Tunick, and the 'advertiser'. Impresionante. FARC, Colombian peace treaty, Johnnie Walker keep walking Colombia, Caqueta, Bogota Museum of Modern Art, 2025-12-19T17:42:29Z https://addvertising.org/ed-and-elton-team-up-for-instant-christmas-hit. https://youtu.be/Q_yuO8UNGmY https://youtu.be/Q_yuO8UNGmY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q_yuO8UNGmY/hqdefault.jpg Ed and Elton team up for instant Christmas hit Something for everyone in this official music video for the Ed Sheeran and Elton John 'Merry Christmas' duet - Ed goes flying with a snowman while Elton gets the glitter on in a visual extravaganza to lift spirits all round. What do you think of the all-out theatricals from the top-selling English singer-songwriters? Is this an instant classic that will be warming hearts for decades to come, or a little too 'instant' for your taste? Sheeran, 30, took a back seat during Covid to adjust to life as a father, but appeared to be making a sparkling comeback as the music industry itself revived. Long-standing favourite Elton John, 74, pulls out all the stops with his piano virtuosity and trademark flamboyance in the campaign. Both musicians are multimillionaires, with their 2021 worth valued at $200 million (Ed Sheeran) and $500 million (Elton John). Immediate reactions to the pacey 'Merry Christmas' number - which acknolwedges the suffering and sadness of the Covid crisis but says it's time to put that behind us - seem to have been largely favourable. Ed Sheeran and Elton John Merry Christmas, Ed and Elton duet, best Christmas songs, Christmas ads 2021, music videos Christmas 2021 2021-12-06T12:46:22Z https://addvertising.org/ann-summers-winter-warmer. https://youtu.be/betBXFUVscI https://youtu.be/betBXFUVscI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/betBXFUVscI/hqdefault.jpg Ann Summers' Winter Warmer If you're looking for some alluring gifts this Christmas, here are some saucy suggestions from Ann Summers. First opened in London in 1970, the British retailer has developed into a chain of some 140 stores selling lingerie and sex toys. What do you think of the ad? A real Christmas cracker? Ann Summers, #ASTurnUptheHeat, Christmas 2018, lingerie, eroticads 2018-11-26T07:33:12Z https://addvertising.org/sparkling-grace-from-spanish-fizz-maker. https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8e55YwRVgI https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8e55YwRVgI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H8e55YwRVgI/hqdefault.jpg Sparkling grace from Spanish fizz-maker Spain's national female gymnastic team performs for Freixenet to get us all in the holiday mood. The company began making cava (a champagne-style sparkling wine with its own denomination) over 100 years ago, and is a leading producer of high-quality fizz that's especially popular for New Year's Eve, when Spaniards traditionally eat 12 grapes as the clock chimes midnight - one to bring good luck for each month of the year. You need some fizz to help them down. Freixenet Christmas ad 2016, best cava, best value sparkling wine, Spanish cava, female gymnasts 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/forget-about-scandi-noir-here-comes-scandi-fibre. https://youtu.be/Mk5EsH6WxvM https://youtu.be/Mk5EsH6WxvM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mk5EsH6WxvM/hqdefault.jpg Forget about Scandi noir, here comes Scandi fibre Can you be bothered with fibre? Denmark-based dairy producer and cooperative Arla takes a humorous approach to the subject of how most of us just aren't getting enough. Wieden + Kennedy London, W+K, Arla fibre, Yeo Valley, healthy eating, getting enough fibre 2018-06-03T16:29:37Z https://addvertising.org/bikinis-embody-shape-of-things-to-come-for-midlife-women. https://youtu.be/7H_3F8baOqk https://youtu.be/7H_3F8baOqk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7H_3F8baOqk/hqdefault.jpg Bikinis embody shape of things to come for midlife women Clothing brand JD Williams continues its 'Admit it, this age thing suits you' approach with this campaign for midlife women. Often traditionally sidelined as not having interest/expertise in fashion or being told irrational things like not to wear a bikini, these women are now being re-defined as being in their prime. Women whose family may have grown up, and who now have time to shift the focus back on themselves again, may simply find it fun/refreshing; others may think it's been too long coming from a cynical and exclusionary industry (advertising), and others still that it's of little interest because they never paid any attention to attempts to diminish their style standing or life enjoyment anyway. How does it resonate with you? The online retailer, which tends to present advertising that's easy-going and relatable, says it has the breadth of products to support the midlife woman’s every moment, at home and on the move. “This campaign has really resonated with midlife women and we’re thrilled to bring it back for summer 2024 with something even bolder and more challenging. ....We continue to challenge societal perceptions, while showcasing styles that express who these women really are. This season, we embrace the wit and real stories of midlife women across the entire lifestyle spectrum.” JD Williams SS24, midlife women, fashion for midlife women, House 337 2024-05-14T14:45:23Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-gets-saucy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jd5Yuq_qt28 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jd5Yuq_qt28 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jd5Yuq_qt28/hqdefault.jpg Burberry gets saucy... Wouldn't it be great if all ou rlives were like this ad..? Burberry, Steve McQueen, Burberry fragence 2023-01-27T04:07:45Z https://addvertising.org/when-good-dogs-make-bad-decisions. https://youtu.be/AchPTbTGYgc https://youtu.be/AchPTbTGYgc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AchPTbTGYgc/hqdefault.jpg When good dogs make bad decisions.... One for dog-lovers everywhere, this campaign out of India presents the kind of fur-raising situations that can arise when our canine friends let their love of mischief or sheer animal impulses get the better of their judgment. The one-minute footage is a gentle reminder of how easily accidents happen, and how severely such an accident to a pet can impact on a family's happiness - not to mention finances,these days. The company behind it, Future Generali, used 14 dogs for the spot - in which, of course, no animals were harmed - and created the hashtag #OhMyDog to drive home the point in tongue-in-cheek style. India is estimated to stand at No 7 in the dog ownership rankings, with the USA at No 1 and the UK at NO 9 in terms of sheer numbers. While pet ownership soared in many countries during the Covid situation, and the world's largest nations such as the USA, Russia and China are big on pet parenting, the treatment and welfare of animals varies from country to country, and according to prevailing situations - not always in the pets' favour, unfortunately. What do you think of this campaign's approach to promoting pet insurance services? Does it strike a positive chord? Future Generali India, pet insurance India, FG Dog Health Coverage, dog insurance, funny ads, pet parents, Mullen Lintas 2022-04-21T08:25:29Z https://addvertising.org/company-is-feel-good-factor-for-co-op. https://www.youtube.com/embed/l9PolywhLxA https://www.youtube.com/embed/l9PolywhLxA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l9PolywhLxA/hqdefault.jpg Company is feel good factor for Co-op A rebrand and the company of friends makes a sunny day a barbacue day. Is it me, or is the (new?) logo more akin the 70's version? Co-op, barbecue, food, feel-good 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/scratching-an-itch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dd_GSSQQGNY https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dd_GSSQQGNY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Dd_GSSQQGNY/hqdefault.jpg Scratching an itch That's the way the bear certainly likes it... Cadbury, Dairy Milk, chocolate, tastes like this feels 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/spanish-farmer-uses-unexpected-method-to-soothe-cows. https://youtu.be/txfqhkQMgdY https://youtu.be/txfqhkQMgdY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/txfqhkQMgdY/hqdefault.jpg Spanish farmer uses unexpected method to soothe cows Spain's Leche Pascual dairy company is making an extra push to promote its animal welfare credentials, evidenced by the AENOR certificate. This new spot shows a Spanish farmer using a special skill in this melodious and visually arresting campaign. What do you make of it? Leche Pascual buenas noches, Spain, farming, AENOR bienestar animal, vacas, animal welfare, Oriol Villar 2019-09-12T09:35:38Z https://addvertising.org/making-a-game-of-car-insurance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sWiRHgds19k https://www.youtube.com/embed/sWiRHgds19k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sWiRHgds19k/hqdefault.jpg Making a game of car insurance Aviva came up with an app that assesses your driving and then your insurance premiums. This is an appealing 3'30" watch about how one family tested it by competing among themselves. Would get the app if I had a car! Jolliffe-Austin, Aviva drive, Aviva safe driving app, Adam&EveDDB 2024-07-11T08:46:49Z https://addvertising.org/the-new-generation-we-need-to-listen-to-and-it-s-not-millenials. https://youtu.be/FeCowhe_ftY https://youtu.be/FeCowhe_ftY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FeCowhe_ftY/hqdefault.jpg The new generation we need to listen to - and it's not millenials It may seem like stating the obvious, but not all of us consumers are aged 25-34. Ageism can strike at nearly any age... Check out this one-minute ad and see if you spot what it's advertising! Cool or corny? Amplifon, Old or not old? ageism, seniors, healthy lifestyle over 60, LOLAMullenLowe 2018-10-16T05:46:42Z https://addvertising.org/you-too-can-own-an-oreo-licked-by-lewis-capaldi. https://youtu.be/NZ_xjxCvQII https://youtu.be/NZ_xjxCvQII https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NZ_xjxCvQII/hqdefault.jpg You too can own an OREO licked by Lewis Capaldi But you'd better hurry - this limited edition of the famous black and white cookie / biscuit is sure to fly off the shelves. Find out why in this short spot and let us know what you think of the campaign. Is it more Informative or Amusing? Maybe you think it's Controversial? Your vote can move it into a different category! OREO, Nordoff Robbins, Lewis Capaldi, music therapy, ELVIS 2019-08-22T12:17:17Z https://addvertising.org/would-you-rather-be-80-or-4-x-20. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/880/medium/French_seniors_ad.jpg?1546863761 Would you rather be 80 or 4 x 20? 2019-01-07T10:22:41Z https://addvertising.org/lloyds-link-pay-offers-to-share-the-bills. https://youtu.be/S-1UZMEHi84 https://youtu.be/S-1UZMEHi84 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S-1UZMEHi84/hqdefault.jpg Lloyds Link Pay offers to share the bills It's called 'Best Grandparents', but this ad won't only appeal to long-suffering seniors who find themselves constantly footing the bill for unthinking/spoilt/ungrateful families. Money is a troublesome issue for many to discuss, especially within family units, and British financial institution Lloyds Banking Group aims to ease the awkwardness with its new feature, Link Pay. Best known to the general public for its ads featuring a glossy black horse and focusing on continuity for financial carefulness, Lloyds takes a new approach in this campaign: it still focuses on generational continuity, but this time with a twist that marks the difference between family members who've grown up in very different money landscapes. As to how the feature actually works, Lloyds explains: "Link Pay is a fast and safe way to request money back from friends and family including for things like shared purchases - like restaurant bills or joint presents. Using the mobile banking app, Lloyds customers can send a request straight to friends or family, no matter who they bank with in the UK. Link Pay gives the customer the option to create a unique secure link or a QR code, removing the need to give people personal account details. Link Pay sends the request to the other person, with the Lloyds customer able to choose WhatsApp, SMS, or Facebook Messenger to send the link. The feature allows Lloyds customers to personalise the request with an amount and a reference - such as ‘dinner last week’ or ‘present for Dad’ - making it familiar and clear to the person receiving the request. It’s also easier for the person making the payment, as it removes the need to set up a new payee. The link pre-populates all the information needed for the recipient and enables the sender to pick their bank and easily open their own banking app, using open banking, to make the payment without asking for any other details". Do you think this ad is a great solution for those who are time-poor, a clever reflection of contemporary fintech, or just another illustration of people not relating / communicating effectively about key issues? Lloyds Best Grandparents, Lloyds Link Pay, fintech, British banking, family money, money as taboo, talking about money, grandparenting, director Gary Freedman, adam&eveDDB 2025-01-07T13:28:13Z https://addvertising.org/money-and-the-cool-cats. https://youtu.be/GUIdP_zLqtw https://youtu.be/GUIdP_zLqtw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GUIdP_zLqtw/hqdefault.jpg Money and the cool cats Another amusing one from the comparison site for everyday finances like broadband costs and car insurance, Money SuperMarket. They're urging us to 'Get Money Calm', using a flying ginger cat - how can this not appeal? Money SuperMarket, Get Money Calm, personal finance, financial comparison, best insurance deals, Engine agency 2019-04-05T08:59:55Z https://addvertising.org/olivia-colman-stylish-but-sheepish-in-new-role. https://youtu.be/52A29r_2XRs https://youtu.be/52A29r_2XRs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/52A29r_2XRs/hqdefault.jpg Olivia Colman stylish but sheepish in new role Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning actress Olivia Coleman - familiar to many as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix's 'The Crown' series - shows up in a new role here. It's also a new jacket, representing the full onset of autumn as the very British brand Burberry displays its perennial outerwear appeal. Coleman, who has garnered acclaim for both her outstanding performances and her down-to-earth approach (she admits to having had 'loads' of procedures including Botox), shows up here clad in the classic 'quilt' model, driving around in the countryside while explaining the issue that's bothering her out loud. We don't need experience of insomnia to appreciate the whimsical reference here. What do you think of the campaign? It's one in a star-studded series of short stories from Burberry, with Cara Delevingne, Little Simz, Barry Keoghan, Zhang Jingyi and Cole Palmer also showing off trademark clothing items in the outdoor narratives. #ItsAlwaysBurberryWeather. Burberry The Quilt with Olivia Colman, actors in ads, Olivia Colman for Burberry, British luxury fashion, Jason Sondock and Simon Davis rubberband 2024-10-10T08:52:11Z https://addvertising.org/australian-cricket-yes-but-oz-tea. https://youtu.be/5aSREP3ehAs https://youtu.be/5aSREP3ehAs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5aSREP3ehAs/hqdefault.jpg Australian cricket yes, but Oz tea? Now that's gotta be controversial! Cheeky one from Victoria Bitter, which released a beer-flavoured tea for the Australia Ashes cricket against England. Like it? VB tea, Australia, cricket, Ashes, Victoria Bitter beer, Clemenger BBDO 2019-07-29T12:31:21Z https://addvertising.org/multi-skin-tone-plasters-finally-appear-in-uk-supermarkets. https://youtu.be/ua-ZNaDABRU https://youtu.be/ua-ZNaDABRU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ua-ZNaDABRU/hqdefault.jpg Multi-skin tone plasters finally appear in UK supermarkets In a year scarred by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, this campaign from UK supermarket Tesco stands out as an example of how an everyday development can lift the mood. At the beginning of 2020, Tesco itself said, "To be honest, it's about bl**dy time" that we saw plasters for multiple skin tones in the aisle. It broke the mould by becoming the first UK supermarket to stock such plasters, one hundred years after Earle Dickson, a US employee of Johnson & Johnson, 'invented' the humble Band-Aid by using layers of gauze and tape to treat his wife for a minor domestic injury. The idea of a self-adhesive medical dressing dates back to 1845, when two doctors, Horace Harrell Day and William H. Shecut, received a US patent for their medicated plaster. Waitrose followed in Tesco's footsteps in late 2020. What do you think of the ad? Apparently it builds on a social media message that went viral showing a man's response to using a plaster that actually matched his skin tone. Tesco multiple skin tone plasters, diversity, UK society, Band-Aid, history of plasters, racial diversity in Britain, diversity in health, BBH London 2020-12-22T10:23:16Z https://addvertising.org/creature-discomforts-reminds-us-that-lockdown-lasts-forever-for-some. https://youtu.be/5B7BQKmq7FM https://youtu.be/5B7BQKmq7FM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5B7BQKmq7FM/hqdefault.jpg 'Creature Discomforts' reminds us that lockdown lasts forever for some International wildlife charity The Born Free Foundation is behind this two-minute reminder that lockdown can last forever for animals in captivity, using the voice of human confinement experiences over animated images of the kind of wild creatures that are often kept locked up for human entertainment. The Foundation campaigns to 'Keep Wildlife in the Wild', protecting wild animals in their natural habitat, campaigning against the keeping of wild animals in captivity and rescuing wild animals in need. Do you think the animation is an effective way of alerting us to the cruelty involved in keeping wildlife locked up? Or is it a look that's too familiar from Disney-style films and therefore won't have the full impact because audiences may not really listen to the message? Creature Discomforts, captive animals, should we ban zoos, animal welfare, animal cruelty, Aardman Animations 2020-08-03T15:58:55Z https://addvertising.org/dream-on-air-con. https://youtu.be/-Xpiv8wlYjc https://youtu.be/-Xpiv8wlYjc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Xpiv8wlYjc/hqdefault.jpg 'Dream on' air con Japan's multinational electronics corporation Panasonic turns up the heat in this short piece that's not-so-sweet for the dreamer in question, a young Indian man enjoying a little night-time fantasy until... Well, find out for yourself and let us know what you think! Panasonic MirAle, Indian millennials, sleep tech, air conditioning India, Wunderman Thompson South Asia 2020-02-23T18:02:38Z https://addvertising.org/limb-loss-feet-funder-riffs-off-feetfinder-niche. https://youtu.be/KqAeGDUtdC0 https://youtu.be/KqAeGDUtdC0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KqAeGDUtdC0/hqdefault.jpg Limb loss: 'Feet Funder' riffs off FeetFinder niche Here's an intriguing twist on / clever engagement with the foot fetish sub-culture to raise funds for amputees and help normalise the conversation around limb loss. Amputee Coalition Canada (ACC) is behind the 'Feet Funder' campaign: it riffs off the name and purpose of established niche platform FeetFinder, which self-describes as "the easiest way for verified foot fetish users to buy feet pics and sell feet pictures and videos in a safe and secure FeetFinder". In the ACC 30-second ads, three amputees present their stories and pose for 'glam' shots which can be purchased as part of the mission to provide peer support to amputees. Limb loss in Canada is reported to affect some 350,000 people. Though limb loss remains an awkward topic, it has been moving away from the taboo area in recent years with the evolution of prosthetics and the popularity of inspirational events as the Paralympics. The ACC aimed to raise funds and awareness without the campaign being any sort of a 'downer' - has it succeeded? ACC 'Feet Funder' Kristen, Amputee Coalition Canada Feet Funder, amputees Canada, foot fetish subculture, taboo topics, limb loss stigma, Sid Lee 2025-11-11T10:20:38Z https://addvertising.org/age-uk-tackles-loneliness-at-christmas-time. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHLvtIwTqGo https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHLvtIwTqGo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHLvtIwTqGo/hqdefault.jpg Age UK tackles loneliness at Christmas time Actor James Bolan features in this 3-minute narrative of a man who's lived through war and loss feeling the lack of companionship at Christmas time. Age UK shows us how we can help bring some light back into the lives of the 1.2 million people who are chronically lonely in the UK, under its Love Later Life slogan. Karmarama agency, getting old in the UK, UK senior citizens, Britain's elderly 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/powerful-case-for-buying-a-new-bed. https://youtu.be/Eg4py8lcwTo https://youtu.be/Eg4py8lcwTo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eg4py8lcwTo/hqdefault.jpg Powerful case for buying a new bed... German furniture company Porta-Mobel is behind this amusing 30-second symphony encouraging us to think beyond lockdown.... Check it out and let us know what you think with a rating or comment! Macht das Beste aus diesen Zeiten und richtet euch und eure #StayAtHomeBabies jetzt ein! Beim Kauf eines Bettes gibt’s im Fall von Nachwuchs in 9 Monaten das Kinderbett gratis dazu, says Porta. PortaMoebel, stay at home babies, Germany, lockdown sex, COVID-19 coronavirus humour, amusing ads, Jung von Matt 2020-05-04T09:26:35Z https://addvertising.org/top-gov-tom-cruise-meets-ron-desantis. https://youtu.be/epwnsVTM-YA https://youtu.be/epwnsVTM-YA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/epwnsVTM-YA/hqdefault.jpg 'Top Gov': Tom Cruise meets Ron DeSantis Not literally about a stand-off between the state of Florida's governor and his movie-star compatriot, this one-minute, tongue-in-cheek political campaign in the USA is being hailed as one of the best - if not THE best - ads of the upcoming mid-term elections. Ron DeSantis, 43, hit and held the headlines throughout the Covid situation for his straightforward 'freedom first' approach supporting local business and keeping society - including schools - as open as possible. In October 2021, the governor said: “Without mandates or lockdowns, COVID-19 cases in Florida have decreased 90% since August. In addition to cases, hospitalizations have plummeted in our state. This has been accomplished by making monoclonal antibody treatments and vaccines widely available throughout our state while protecting Floridians from government overreach.” Despite inevitable criticisms and challenges over that, DeSantis is gathering impetus as a potential candidate in the 2024 US presidential elections. The Republican has shrugged off talk of 2024 to focus on the 2022 mid-terms in November 2022, when all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. As well as determining how many politicians from each party - Democrats or Republicans - are in Congress, influencing control over passing laws, the mid-terms are generally seen as a weather-vane for the incumbent administration's performance, in this case President Joe Biden's Democrats. DeSantis has put out more than one feisty campaign featuring fearlessness in the run-up. What do you think of this one? This year's new 'Top Gun' movie, 'Top Gun: Maverick'. saw actor Tom Cruise, now 60, reprise his 1986 role as a daredevil military pilot and get to fly various aircraft - except for the F-18 which also stars. The blockbuster became the highest-grossing film of Cruise's career on June 17, 2022 after crossing $800 million worldwide, and had taken $1.4 billion at global box offices at time of writing. A good omen for DeSantis' success, or just a good ad? Top Gov Ron DeSantis, political campaigns, US midterms 2022, Florida governor and corporate media, US political ads, DeSantis and media, DeSantis 2024 2022-09-07T10:54:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-bridesmaid-s-tale-big-day-goes-bollywood. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ab1anrhC4U https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ab1anrhC4U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3ab1anrhC4U/hqdefault.jpg The Bridesmaid's Tale: Big day goes Bollywood A lot cheerier than 'The Handmaid's Tale' TV series, currently gripping large swathes of the population, 'The Bridesmaid's Tale' is a Bollywood-style promo for Britain's largest hotel brand, Premier Inn. Does anyone know what's going on? Does it matter? Would it encourage you to have your big day here? Lucky Generals, Premier Inn, The Bridesmaid's Tale ad for Premier Inn, hotel wedding venues, Bollywood style commercials 2018-08-08T02:03:55Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-s-latest-model-goes-beyond-diversity. https://youtu.be/FUj3ba0m7i4 https://youtu.be/FUj3ba0m7i4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FUj3ba0m7i4/hqdefault.jpg Gucci's latest model goes beyond diversity Italian luxury fashion house Gucci delivers a poem of romanticism to waft its Hortus Deliciarum jewellery collection before us. As the 100-year-old house puts it: "Named Hortus Deliciarum (Latin for ‘Garden of Delights’), the new #GucciHighJewelry collection draws on the symbolic motifs.... taken from the extensive and multifarious canon of House iconography. The saturated, hypnotic hues of a sky at sunset, the romanticism of a rose garden, and motifs from animal kingdom, evoking mythic bestiary and ancient fauna, are the ultimate source of inspiration for the new collection, including more than 130 pieces, mainly one of a kind." Exactly. But for those of us who simply fancy a three-minute dip in gentle, uncharted waters, just watch the ad. It will explain the headline. Do you find this wander a pleasant escape or is this how your inner reality always looks? Gucci Hortus Deliciarum, Gucci High Jewelry 2021, luxury jewellery, Gucci diamonds, Alessandro Michele 2021-06-24T14:50:48Z https://addvertising.org/simple-and-fun-treatment-for-lazy-eye. https://youtu.be/dyhYIC_mBus https://youtu.be/dyhYIC_mBus https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dyhYIC_mBus/hqdefault.jpg Simple and fun treatment for lazy eye More than 50,000 children in Colombia suffer from amblyopia, or lazy eye. It's a condition which can be corrected if it's caught early on, but can otherwise mean the effective loss of sight in the affected eye. This campaign shows how a stunningly simple solution is helping Colombian kids through play. VML Colombia, ambliopia Colombia, Amblyopia World, correcting lazy eye, children's health 2018-06-04T05:41:07Z https://addvertising.org/drive-ed-sheeran-rocks-it-for-f1-movie. https://youtu.be/Cf1hKtrA9lg https://youtu.be/Cf1hKtrA9lg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cf1hKtrA9lg/hqdefault.jpg 'Drive': Ed Sheeran rocks it for F1 movie English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, 34, steps right out onto the racetrack to deliver 'Drive', from his about-to-be-released released F1: The Album. The SFX extravaganza is timed to coincide with the cinema release of Brad Pitt's new, um, vehicle, 'F1: The Movie', in which the sixty-something screen star plays a racing driver who comes out of retirement to help out an old buddy (Javier Bardem) and a new hotshot driver (Damson Idris) with a Formula One team. Sheeran's team, as reported by Billboard, includes "Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, Rami Jaffee on keyboards, and Slatkin on additional keyboards and drum programming to round out a notable ensemble of musicians". Gor those of us who didn't know, it's interesting to hear that Sheeran loves films: “Movies are my hobby and probably the only thing other than sport that I get, like, starstruck to be part of. Not just directors or actors or whatever, but being a part of the journey of a movie is so exciting for me.” Sheeran fans are loving the rock vibe of the 'Drive' track. Ed Sheeran 'Drive' F1 movie, Brad Pitt F1 soundtrack, F1 The Album, movie soundtracks 2025-06-21T14:53:11Z https://addvertising.org/virgin-australia-makes-song-and-dance-about-post-sale-take-off. https://youtu.be/SShS1YaXq1Y https://youtu.be/SShS1YaXq1Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SShS1YaXq1Y/hqdefault.jpg Virgin Australia makes song and dance about post-sale take-off The international aviation industry was hard hit by the COVID-19 coronavirus, with drastically reduced travel forcing several airlines out of business altogether and obliging governments to step in with multi-billion-dollar bailouts to keep their national flag carriers aloft. The Virgin Australia Group found the way forward by selling out to Boston-based private equity group Bain Capital for $3.5 billion. This song-and-dance campaign featuring 12-year-old Annie Jones - an 'America's Got Talent' finalis - is not just a celebration of "Virgin Australia looking to the future but it’s also about giving travellers confidence ... after a period of uncertainty" said the Group. What do you think of the ad? Does it capture excitement and confidence successfully? Make you want to head for the airport? O rmaybe just raises a smile? Virgin Australia, world aviation 2020, airline ads, dancing Annie Jones, airline sales, Bain Capital, Australian travel, CHE Proximity 2020-11-25T11:55:59Z https://addvertising.org/australian-brewery-bans-flagship-ale-to-under-35s. https://youtu.be/Xs8GPgqr0HQ https://youtu.be/Xs8GPgqr0HQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xs8GPgqr0HQ/hqdefault.jpg Australian brewery 'bans' flagship ale to under-35s The Lord Nelson Brewery in Australia has decided it's time to acknowledge the excellence of its hand-crafted output by restricting consumption of its Three Sheets Pale Ale to the 'mature mouths' of those aged 35 and upwards. The intentionally humorous voiceover and imagery appear to be aiming more at the 75+ market. However, what do you make of the aim to make experienced drinkers feel appreciated while intriguing the younger ones? "For 30 years we’ve focused on creating quality beers that are refined and well-balanced," says the brewery, insisting that the Three Sheets Pale Ale continues to represent their determination to "being true to ourselves and not following trends and 'in' styles". Fun and stylish, or a clumsy bust that'll offend older and younger drinkers alike? The phrase 'three sheets to the wind' - meaning the worse for drink - originated as a reference to windmill operators: they had to adjust the number of sheets/sails on the windmill according to the strength of the wind and one cardinal rule was to maintain even numbers. Two or four were the norm, while three sheets/sails would unbalance the structure, making it sway unsteadily.... Lord Nelson Brewery 35+, Three Sheets Pale Ale 35+ commercial, Australian beer, Howatson+Company 2023-03-02T09:45:15Z https://addvertising.org/vaping-and-the-nicoteens-all-just-smoke-and-marketing. https://youtu.be/-zPKZx8knoM https://youtu.be/-zPKZx8knoM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-zPKZx8knoM/hqdefault.jpg Vaping and the nicoteens: All just smoke and marketing? What do you think of this animation, which aims to stir up indignation against the marketing tactics employed by vaping manufacturers among the teenage demographic? The organisation behind it isTruth Initiative, a non-profit tobacco control movement "dedicated to achieving a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco." While we can all appreciate the good intentions of alerting youngsters to the dangers of slick marketing as well as of vaping itself, is it possible or even desirable that 'all' of them should reject any one product? Obviously not in terms of finance: Grand View Research puts the global e-cigarette and vape market value at USD 22.45 billion in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.6% from 2023 to 2030. Vaping is on the up globally among teens, who are attracted by the bright colours and names like 'cotton candy', 'raspberry sherbet' or 'lemon tart' used to market the products. Studies show that teens who have never smoked traditional cigarettes are drawn to vaping and may even be transitioning from that to smoking cigarettes over time. E-cigarettes and vaping were originally promoted as helpful health pathways to quit smoking. They allow the user to inhale nicotine - the primary addictive component of tobacco cigarettes - as a vapour rather than as smoke, hence the term 'vaping'. A UK government article says that: "E-cigarettes work by heating a liquid that typically contains nicotine and flavourings among other chemicals. They do not burn tobacco and do not produce tar or carbon monoxide, two of the most damaging elements to health in tobacco smoke". However, the use of nicotine and chemical flavourings also raise health concerns. The fact that Big Tobacco companies are vigorous promoters of vaping products has led to criticisms that they are cynically promoting vaping products to young people. This Truthorange campaign sets out to 'spark anger towards vaping companies and inspire young people to quit vaping by tapping into an insight about their mental health.... vaping can actually amplify the feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression that they’re trying to soothe'. Some viewers have already panned the ad, saying things like 'it's so awful it makes me want to start vaping', or 'this ad gives me more stress than vaping could', but then one can't please all of the people all of the time. Your thoughts on how it might go over with the intended audience? Truth Initiative Breath of Stress Air, anti-vaping, teen vaping USA, teen mental health, Truthorange, nicotine and teenage health, Mojo Supermarket agency 2023-06-05T09:37:26Z https://addvertising.org/lykke-li-talks-about-her-life-journey. https://youtu.be/hCxSKz4glH8 https://youtu.be/hCxSKz4glH8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hCxSKz4glH8/hqdefault.jpg Lykke Li talks about her life journey Dutch computer file transfer company WeTransfer presents Lykke Li as part of its 'Work in Progress' series, with the Swedish singer/songwriter describing important life events like bereavement and motherhood, and how to find strength amid the life truth that 'Love is pain, pain is love'. What do you think? Wish more brands would do this kind of 'advertising'? WeTransfer Work in Progress, Lykke Li her life journey, Pi Studios, director Tarik Saleh 2018-10-23T05:46:45Z https://addvertising.org/bud-and-buddies-go-platinum. https://youtu.be/3Ad7TzAh4cU https://youtu.be/3Ad7TzAh4cU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Ad7TzAh4cU/hqdefault.jpg Bud and buddies go Platinum The king, the knights and the beer buddies get together in an amusing new ad for US-style lager Bud Light's Platinum range, which carries higher alcohol content - 6% as opposed to the regular 4.2% Bud Light. Intended to boost sales of the originally popular Platinum, the campaign's running alongside the National Football League programming. Do you like the new approach? Anheuser-Busch InBev, Bud Light ads, NFL, Thursday Night Football, Bud Knight, W+K New York, Wieden and Kennedy 2020-07-14T21:11:29Z https://addvertising.org/google-search-2019-not-all-heroes-wear-capes. https://youtu.be/ZRCdORJiUgU https://youtu.be/ZRCdORJiUgU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZRCdORJiUgU/hqdefault.jpg Google Search 2019: "Not all heroes wear capes" Emotional two-minute compilation from Google Search, inspired by people's increased searches for the keywords 'hero' and 'heroes' during 2019. The search engine behemoth has put together a fast-paced collection of inspirational vignettes giving glimpses into the extraordinary courage and love underlying the stories they've chosen to illustrate the terms. Do you like this way of marking 2019 trends? Google Search, heroes, need for heroes, hero, sheroes, 2019 search trends, inspirational clips 2019-12-12T10:45:04Z https://addvertising.org/rescue-dogs-with-a-twist. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVM-TaJjU_g https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVM-TaJjU_g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RVM-TaJjU_g/hqdefault.jpg Rescue dogs with a twist Eric Cantona, Kronenbourg 1664, dogs that bring you lager - what's not to like? Eric Cantona, Kronenbourg 1664, rescue dogs 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/family-hashes-out-issues-over-a-good-pizza. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7YMnh58g8VU https://www.youtube.com/embed/7YMnh58g8VU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7YMnh58g8VU/hqdefault.jpg Family hashes out issues over a good pizza Nicely-paced ad in Spanish that will strike a chord with many of us! Stuff that comes up during a family meal, but the main thing is that the food's good and everything works out. As the ad says, there are restaurants you go to, and restaurants you go back to. Leo Burnett Madrid, Ginos Ristorante Volver commercial, family dining Spain, best pizza places Spain, family friendly Ginos Ristorante Spain 2020-01-30T06:15:03Z https://addvertising.org/how-generative-ai-advances-humanoid-robot-development. https://youtu.be/Bhg3uOx9ZPw https://youtu.be/Bhg3uOx9ZPw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bhg3uOx9ZPw/hqdefault.jpg How generative AI advances humanoid robot development We're all going to have a different response to this informative ad by US multinational software company Nvidia, especially depending on our knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia explains it "builds three computers to enable the world’s leading robot manufacturers to build AI-enabled robots - NVIDIA AI and DGX to train foundation models, Omniverse to simulate and enhance AIs in a physically-based virtual environment, and Jetson Thor, a robot supercomputer". This ad shows how that looks. Interesting even - or perhaps especially - for those of us who are completely in the dark about what all that means. As AI gallops ahead in myriad shapes, the tech sector itself is currently experiencing a slump as investors offload their stock amid concerns that AI has been overhyped, and over the state of the broader US economy. As reported by Yahoo News, Nvidia CEO "Jensen Huang shed a record amount of Nvidia shares from his portfolio last month, bring his total stock sales to nearly $500 million this summer, putting the CEO of the chip titan ahead of a brutal global stock sell-off". So,a general cooling-off, and/or an opportunity to invest at lower rates for the next surge. Meanwhile, would you trust this robot in the kitchen? Nvidia Advancing Humanoid Robot Development, AI robotics, artificial intelligence, robots 2024 2024-08-28T11:10:39Z https://addvertising.org/mobile-world-congress-2026-a-mini-robot-on-your-phone. https://youtu.be/uiaHf2j2b5g https://youtu.be/uiaHf2j2b5g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uiaHf2j2b5g/hqdefault.jpg Mobile World Congress 2026: A mini-robot on your phone If you're not one for the cutification of tech devices, this ad for Chinese company HONOR's new robot phone - which features peculiar little (2008 movie) WALL-E-type sounds - could be annoying. The phone is currently being showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, as synergising two core AI capabilities: embodied intelligent interaction and flagship-level imaging. Functionalities include full-angle AI video calls, expressive body-language interaction, and rhythmic motion coordination, says HONOR. The brand says it is "dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone..... Offering a range of high quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves." Up to you to decide whether the robot phone represents true innovation or not: many people are in the former camp, praising the 360-degree camera and in-pocket AI capabilities, but some question how this device delivers any actual usefulness, let alone better versions of humans. HONOR robot phone, Chinese technology, HONOR 360 degree camera, ARRI photography capability 2026-03-02T13:52:30Z https://addvertising.org/freedom-heads-south-in-men-s-hair-removal-ad. https://youtu.be/AZ40kb3CYVE https://youtu.be/AZ40kb3CYVE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AZ40kb3CYVE/hqdefault.jpg Freedom heads south in men's hair removal ad Although the removal of body hair for both men and women is said to have originated with the Egyptians, we're more used in modern times to seeing the intimate shaving and hair removal sector directed at women. Companies like Manscaped and Lynx have coaxed it into the men's arena over recent years, usually using humour in their advertising. Now Veet, best known for hair removal creams, strips, and gels as opposed to shaving tackle, enters the foray with this - what would you call it? - campaign encouraging men to 'set them free', referring to testicles, which are here represented in an unusual odyssey. An instant classic or an insubstantial piece of nonsense? For those after more specific info, the kit being promoted consists of a hair removal cream and a specially tested/developed aloe vera aftercare balm. The global male grooming market is currently worth an estimated $56 billion, and is expected to almost double that by 2031, with 2024 forecasts running at upwards of $81 billion. We can all have our own opinions on whether this is a welcome, healthy trend - the only question here is: Has the brand, owned by British multinational Reckitt Benckiser, taken whimsy a little too far with this, or is it one of those oddly memorable ads that will stick with you, willy-nilly, throughout your life? Veet Men, Veet Set Them Free, Veet OODYSSEY, men's grooming, male grooming, men's hair removal, men's intimate shaving and hair removal, BETC Paris 2022-06-01T08:57:42Z https://addvertising.org/the-big-moon-girl-band-gives-fresh-twist-to-12-days-of-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_NVWn0wH64 https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_NVWn0wH64 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F_NVWn0wH64/hqdefault.jpg The Big Moon girl band gives fresh twist to 12 Days of Christmas For upmarket fashion brand Mulberry, to boot. Shot by fellow Londoner Charlotte Wales, it's a fun and funky mini-movie with the Christmas ditty as you've never heard it providing the soundtrack for gal-pals showing off the tempting luxury items in a playful narrative. Touch of lux, touch of fairy=tale! Charlotte Wales film maker, Mulberry 12 days of Christmas ad 2017, best Christmas ads, ladies luxury leather gifts, The Big Moon 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/steven-seagal-s-lightning-bolt. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IId64OJdCKM https://www.youtube.com/embed/IId64OJdCKM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IId64OJdCKM/hqdefault.jpg Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt Not a new one, but a 'classic' in that it links imbibing a certain drink with having success with (scantily-clad) ladies. The actor himself features, speaking Russian too in his distinctive husky voice. The multi-faceted action star has won various environmental and humanitarian awards over the decades - including being 'Honored as the first private citizen to destroy a nuclear weapon' after contributing to the Global Nuclear Disarmament Fund's campaign to deactivate nukes. And the father of seven apparently started learning martial arts from a chef at the Californian hotel where he got his first job, as a washer-up - which explains a lot about those scary kitchens and knives scenes in his films! Steven Seagal Lightning Bolt commercial, Steven Seagal speaking Russian in an ad, health drinks by movie stars, goji berries in canned drinks 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-use-a-woman-in-a-car-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZllSmL_XGY https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZllSmL_XGY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eZllSmL_XGY/hqdefault.jpg How to use a woman in a car ad Close up and physical stuff from Mazda; sporty yet sensual, with a touch of humour. And not a high heel in sight.... Bravo! Team Cosmo WPP, Antidote London, Mazda MX-5 RF, drive together, women drivers 2021-07-29T18:49:13Z https://addvertising.org/horses-v-gangs-in-compton-california. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HWnO5XZf2M https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HWnO5XZf2M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9HWnO5XZf2M/hqdefault.jpg Horses v. gangs in Compton, California The not-for-profit Compton Jr Posse was set up by Mayisha Akbar as an outreach program to offer youngsters an alternative to joining gangs. Participants learn about horse riding and management, and make money by selling art at horse shows. Brewer Guinness pays a visit. AMV/BBDO, Guinness Compton Cowboys ad, horses versus gangs in USA, Compton Jr Posse, gang alternative outreach programs 2018-06-03T04:26:21Z https://addvertising.org/john-krasinksi-enjoys-an-eventful-car-ride. https://youtu.be/tzGCo3O6Xac https://youtu.be/tzGCo3O6Xac https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tzGCo3O6Xac/hqdefault.jpg John Krasinksi enjoys an eventful car ride US actor John Krasinksi, of action-packed 'Jack Ryan' fame, brings his comedic ('The Office') skills to a regular car trip with a friend that turns into a high-octane chase. Involving all kinds of action movie vehicles, tricks, and situations, the one-minute footage makes gentle mockery of such entertainment, all in the cause of promoting the new Palisade model from South Korean automaker Hyundai. Does the pacey parody and slick script do a better job of making the brand name stick than lingering shots of a vehicle on suspiciously empty roads in spectacular surroundings? Hyundai x John Krasinksi, car commercials, Hyundai PALISADE Hybrid ad, Hollywood actors in commercials, INNOCEAN USA 2026-01-29T09:49:17Z https://addvertising.org/thank-you-lotto-players. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RTAcZFtctOU https://www.youtube.com/embed/RTAcZFtctOU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RTAcZFtctOU/hqdefault.jpg Thank you Lotto players This New Zealand Lotto advert gives a warm thanks to all lotto players for helping dreams come true. Dreams such as a young boy assisting in his football's game-winning goal, and winning the heart of his fellow female teammate. New Zealand, DDB New Zealand, Sports, Lotto 2018-05-13T12:07:50Z https://addvertising.org/us-presidential-elections-celebs-flock-to-push-implied-anti-trump-message. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRp1CK_X_Yw https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRp1CK_X_Yw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nRp1CK_X_Yw/hqdefault.jpg US presidential elections: celebs flock to push (implied) anti-Trump message Shedloads of US celebs push a #savetheday message that may play well with Democrats and Hillary Clinton supporters, but is bound to irk Donald Trump's many supporters. Though he's not actually named, the message is that Trump will ruin America and endanger the world. Is this kind of ad just preaching to the converted, disrespectful to US citizens who happen to be Trump supporters, and/or really intended to make them think twice? An irreverent approach makes the 3 mins seem a bit shorter. US 2016 presidential race, anti-Trump sentiment, media against Trump, Joss Whedon 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/crisis-is-your-cup-of-tea-chaos-your-kind-of-biscuit. https://youtu.be/RxMQu7L6qkk https://youtu.be/RxMQu7L6qkk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RxMQu7L6qkk/hqdefault.jpg "Crisis is your cup of tea; chaos, your kind of biscuit" Clever words and biting banter whisked around backstage like embroidered cloaks - what is all this about? It's Melbourne, Australia, whippping us up into a frenzy of anticipation around opera. Whether you're a fan or not, you may enjoy this pacey little piece - view and vote or let us know what you think. We're not after your data, just interested in your opinions! Opera Australia, Arts Centre Melbourne, love of drama, performing arts, DDB Melbourne, funny ads 2019-06-26T07:58:05Z https://addvertising.org/what-is-this-man-s-desperate-race. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HcDU2PIihI https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HcDU2PIihI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0HcDU2PIihI/hqdefault.jpg What is this man's desperate race? A hard-hitting call to action from WWF, concerning French Guiana in South America. We Are Social, WWF French Guiana, amazonie francaise, environment, gold mines, environmental 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-gets-behind-drive-to-save-wedding-singers-jobs. https://youtu.be/qOXTAJ-QOb8 https://youtu.be/qOXTAJ-QOb8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOXTAJ-QOb8/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds gets behind drive to save wedding singers' jobs Tongue-in-cheek - as we'd expect from anything backed by US actor Ryan Reynolds - this mini-musical gets across the plight of wedding singers whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID restrictions that have meant the postponement and sometimes outright cancellation of wedding plans. The song and dance routine with a touch of raunchiness is to promote dating giant Match. Reynolds endorses it with his comment: "True story: I have been nominated for a Grammy so I can officially declare this song safe to inject directly into your brain." Okay, then. Dating, like most social activities, has seen an online boom during the COVID-related restrictions across the globe. Many seeking love, sex and companionship have suffered loneliness and frustration as a result of restrictions to actually meeting others in person. What do you think of this parody-yet-serious ad urging us all to 'get back to love'? Match.com Get Back To Love, Ryan Reynolds commercial, online dating, COVID and weddings, post COVID romance, Maximum Effort agency 2021-06-17T09:33:45Z https://addvertising.org/what-do-you-think-will-happen. https://youtu.be/e8xGqJW5uz8 https://youtu.be/e8xGqJW5uz8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e8xGqJW5uz8/hqdefault.jpg What do you think will happen? Funky creative from Ireland's Road Safety Authority reminding us that we shouldn't be afraid to ask our passengers to belt up, even those in the back seat. Most unexpected approach you've ever seen in a road safety ad? Ireland's Road Safety Authority, Ireland, road safety, seatbelts, Red Rage films, BBDO Dublin 2022-09-29T04:36:25Z https://addvertising.org/plastics-pollution-and-solution-take-shock-shape-on-bondi-beach. https://youtu.be/G2Pn3Q7ZFjw https://youtu.be/G2Pn3Q7ZFjw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G2Pn3Q7ZFjw/hqdefault.jpg Plastics pollution and solution take shock shape on Bondi Beach Most of us are aware that huge amounts of virgin plastic are being tipped into the oceans as a result of our fondness for consume-and-throw 'convenience' packaging. What do you think of this ad for The Better Packaging Co., showing a load of ocean-bond fresh plastic in the form of a giant poo on the world-famous beauty spot Bondi Beach? It's to promote a new material made from retrieved plastics, POLLAST!C. The company says: "To combat the global pollution crisis, Better Packaging Co. launched a new range of POLLAST!C poly mailers, garment bags, reusable carry bags, pallet wrap and more. The products are made from between 80% and 100% recycled plastic pollution retrieved in Southeast Asia". The Better Packaging Co, giant poo on Bondi Beach, plastics pollution, POLLAST!C, recycled plastic, oceans, over consumption, plastic packaging, Special New Zealand, The Glue Society 2023-06-15T08:55:00Z https://addvertising.org/john-boyega-cuts-out-the-white-noise. https://youtu.be/C6jrYeBA7BA https://youtu.be/C6jrYeBA7BA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C6jrYeBA7BA/hqdefault.jpg John Boyega cuts out the white noise You may know him as Finn in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy films - 'The Force Awakens', 'The Last Jedi', and 'The Rise of Skywalker'. English actor John Boyega puts his big-screen charisma to good use in this reminder of the unmatchable experience that is cinema. 'Get lost in great stories' is the message from Vue Cinemas. Some of the imagery makes a really hard-hitting visual on the isolating properties of too much small-screen time - check it out and let us know what you think with a vote or a comment. Did you spot renowned director Ridley Scott? He's in there in a cameo role, being directed by his son Jake Scott, who says he really believes in the power of cinema and the collective experience: "They offer a sanctuary from the modern world: a place to enjoy great stories told by brilliant filmmakers.” Anyone gonna argue with that? Vue Cinemas, big screen, John Boyega, Ridley Scott, Star Wars, Jake Scott, Joint London 2023-08-22T02:52:22Z https://addvertising.org/ads-nobody-can-see-but-everybody-can-feel. https://youtu.be/U4Xgphq6zpQ https://youtu.be/U4Xgphq6zpQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U4Xgphq6zpQ/hqdefault.jpg 'Ads nobody can see but everybody can feel' "Coors Light is Made to Chill," says the Colorado, US-based brewer. "Now our ads are too. We’ve made the world’s first ad campaign that turns roofs into billboards that help cool down 96 apartments." As temperatures soar, and are generally higher especially in urban environments, the use of air-conditioning has soared correspondingly, in turn leading to increased utility bills and environmental damage. The campaign draws attention to the fact that roofs painted white reflect the summer heats, reducing temperatures by up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Coors LIght has made a start in tackling the issue by painting white ads on rooftops of apartments that become over-heated, creating a win-win. “The science behind Chillboards is actually pretty simple: dark surfaces absorb sun rays, but specially formulated white coating reflects them, resulting in a cooler temperature,” says Coors. “We realize not everyone will be able to paint their roofs white, but we hope to inspire Americans to make choices that reduce energy usage and puts a few dollars back in their pockets.” The rooftop ads, which have different phrases like, 'Chillboards' and 'Ads Nobody Can See, But Everyone Can Feel', are written in the typeface 'coolest', designed to cover more than 95% of the surface space in reflective white paint." What do you think of this informative campaign to help solve the problem of over-heated housing and lend a cooling hand to our environment? Are you delighted by ad campaigns you don't have to look at? Do you like the positive community and/or environmental aspect? Or do you prefer to be entertained by ads, and want property owners to take responsibility for optimising their properties? Coors Light Chillboards, environmental campaigns, beer ads, over-heating, reflective white paint, unusual ads, Adam&EveDDB 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/deliveroo-admits-it-is-second-best-delivery-service-in-uk. https://youtu.be/lOJDlGlX5qE https://youtu.be/lOJDlGlX5qE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lOJDlGlX5qE/hqdefault.jpg Deliveroo admits it is 'second best' delivery service in UK Online food delivery service Deliveroo is no longer a baby company - since its birth in Britain in 2013, its legions of delivery bikers have become a familiar sight in 200 cities worldwide. But its first Christmas ad carries a special message around birth in a tribute to Britain's midwives, who help bring some 1,400 newborns into the world on Christmas Day alone, and relegating itself to second place in the delivery stakes. What do you think of the campaign? Nice touch as Christians celebrate the birth of Christ? The campaign also aims to raise £100k for midwifery at University College London Hospital through a combination of company and user donations. Deliveroo, Midwives, Christmas 2019, delivery room, midwifery 2024-01-21T11:16:57Z https://addvertising.org/antonio-banderas-gets-uber-eats-order-so-wrong. https://youtu.be/X7f37y5dcNM https://youtu.be/X7f37y5dcNM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X7f37y5dcNM/hqdefault.jpg Antonio Banderas gets Uber Eats order so wrong.... A light touch in this campaign from online delivery platform Uber Eats - part of the Uber transport group - as Spanish actor Antonio Banderas takes a break in organising his accolades to organise some food. The US company's ultra-prompt service goes horribly wrong, causing a spot of trauma for the voice of Puss in Boots - not to mention art lovers who might be watching. The campaign makes the point that you can order 'almost anything' on Uber Eats but yes, it does need to be in the right category action.... What do you think? Fun and memorable? Antonio Banderas Uber Eats, Hollywood actors in commercials, Ogilvy 2025-09-30T09:16:31Z https://addvertising.org/bjorn-borg-back-in-action. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xG8KDpUbZvo https://www.youtube.com/embed/xG8KDpUbZvo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xG8KDpUbZvo/hqdefault.jpg Bjorn Borg back in action! Via the Swedish sportswear company that bears his name. Watch what happened when they set out to make a point about the U.S./Mexican border with this Borg Open campaign. Directed by Denmark's Klaus Thymann. Round & Round agency Stockholm, Borg Open tennis across the border campaign, power of sport to unite people, Bjorn Borg clothing, Klaus Thymann 2018-09-28T13:44:45Z https://addvertising.org/night-before-christmas-2-0. https://youtu.be/MucP_5DKUCE https://youtu.be/MucP_5DKUCE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MucP_5DKUCE/hqdefault.jpg Night Before Christmas 2.0 The German car-maker has a track record of good ads - we've included a few below - and Christmas 2018 is no exception. Will the ad get any of you gift-pointing? Like the message? https://addvertising.org/if-i-only-had-a-brain-audi-can-help; https://addvertising.org/audi-kicks-up-a-dust-in-china-with-bride-and-car-comparison; https://addvertising.org/street-fighting-and-champers-guess-who-makes-the-connection; Audi, Christmas 2018, car ads, 'Night Before Christmas 2.0' 2019-01-26T05:52:19Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-pushes-the-gin-boundaries. https://youtu.be/Ia8jUDqXO3Q https://youtu.be/Ia8jUDqXO3Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ia8jUDqXO3Q/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds pushes the gin boundaries ...and crosses some! Not in terms of gin, but in terms of risky wording, in this new campaign for the popular comic actor's own brand. The Canadian-American bought a stake in Aviation Gin in 2018, joining celebs in the spirits world like fellow actor Matthew McConaughey, music's Bob Dylan and Motorhead, and footballer/model David Beckham - who all have their own line of whisky. Aviation Gin rejected slogans, Ryan Reynolds, Hollwywood actors in ads, funny ads 2019-08-27T08:51:04Z https://addvertising.org/slick-moves-from-jennifer-lopez-beyonce-david-beckham-in-martial-arts-spoof. https://youtu.be/relaXyClZXM https://youtu.be/relaXyClZXM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/relaXyClZXM/hqdefault.jpg Slick moves from Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, David Beckham in martial arts spoof Well hey, however you may feel about the value of fizzy drinks in our lives, you will probably be beguiled into watching this two-minute mini-movie all the way through. Surprise moves abound as music legends Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé don martial arts outfits + spectacular glossy form-fitters, and put their choreographic and acting skills to entertaining use. Astonishingly, the multimillionaire songbirds (J Lo's 2021 worth reportedly $400 million, Beyoncé's $500M) end up having to bring their fighting prowess into play during leisure time in order to defend their Pepsi drinks after a martial art workout as rude chaps come between them and their sodas at a chic bar. The only man with any manners appears to be David Beckham, who waits for the perfect moment to make his own move. The former professional footballer, male model, role model and husband of fashion designer Victoria Beckham is the father of pro footballer Romeo Beckham, who is now making his own name as a model too. Becks, as he's affectionately known, has made frequent forays in ads, for example to promote his whisky brand. While the 46-year-old has lent his voice and body to campaign against or raise awareness of issues such as respect in footballing, malaria, and child abuse, the UNICEF ambassador is also well-known for being very chill when it comes to not taking himself too seriously - he's appeared in ads with popular actor Ryan Reynolds and comedian Kevin Hart. If you enjoy his carefully hapless and handsome style, and/or his eternally on-trend personal image, watch this one to the end to get the laugh... Pepsi martial arts spoof, Jennifer Lopez Pepsi, Beyoncé Pepsi, David Beckham Pepsi, funny ads, humor commercials 2022, BBDO 2022-11-22T18:18:35Z https://addvertising.org/harry-styles-the-singing-merman. https://youtu.be/CiwMDFh_Rog https://youtu.be/CiwMDFh_Rog https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CiwMDFh_Rog/hqdefault.jpg Harry Styles, the singing merman What? Yes, it's true. The English singer, songwriter, and actor serves up all his skills in this music video for 'Music for a Sushi Restaurant', a track from his upcoming new album. While some may find the preparation of sushi disturbing as scenes of animal cruelty, many will be intrigued/amused by Harry Styles' new incarnation as a golden-voiced merman. It's not the first time Styles has donned a fishtail: images of the former One Direction boy band star dressed in a long red wig, a green mermaid tail and a shell bra as Ariel from the Disney film 'The Little Mermaid', went viral in 2021. In this campaign, the 28-year-old, who's several times been unafraid to plunge into the weird and wonderful world of ad campaigns for luxury fashion house Gucci, blends blingy surreal with a cutting-edge awareness of the cruelty and sudden end that can be waiting in the wings for even the most talented amongst us.... What do you think? Fabulous metaphor, a stiletto to the collective consciousness, good old flamboyant fun? Harry Styles Music for a Sushi Restaurant, Harry Styles music video, Harry Styles merman, Styles fishtail, Aube Perrie, Pulse Films 2022-10-28T09:15:54Z https://addvertising.org/vaping-s-not-your-friend. https://youtu.be/z2HAp-WFBnw https://youtu.be/z2HAp-WFBnw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2HAp-WFBnw/hqdefault.jpg 'Vaping's not your friend' Vaping's in the news for all kinds of reasons these days, and most of them ain't good. First touted as a way to quit smoking nicotine cigarettes, vaping has evolved into a contentious area, with teenagers particularly vulnerable to slick marketing. Ditch the Vape Get What's Yours, anti-vaping PSA, vaping USA, teen vaping, teenagers health, McCann Global Health 2023-09-26T14:54:19Z https://addvertising.org/first-female-president-us-behind-the-times-says-iceland. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5zaKhunX8fA https://www.youtube.com/embed/5zaKhunX8fA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5zaKhunX8fA/hqdefault.jpg First female president? US behind the times, says Iceland! Bottled water company Icelandic Glacial with a cool, refreshing take as the US presidential campaign hots up. Vigd 2021-07-29T08:05:21Z https://addvertising.org/air-india-express-depicts-transformative-power-of-travel. https://youtu.be/Y8ThsJDKjx8 https://youtu.be/Y8ThsJDKjx8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y8ThsJDKjx8/hqdefault.jpg Air India Express depicts transformative power of travel Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, this one-minute film promoting India's first international budget carrier is aimed at depicting how travel can transform us through experiencing genuine hospitality and connection. Air India Express, launched two years ago, describes itself as "India’s most vibrant and inclusive airline - warm, expressive, and proudly authentic, using thoughtfully considered technology to enable flyers to personalise their travel experience". Renowned film-maker Banerjee says he was attracted to the idea of bringing the brand to life for "an emerging, youthful, new India traveller", moving away from "the usual seen and heard images of an airline commercial". Does the ad capture and convey the aims successfully, do you think? Air India Express Xplore More, Xpress More, travel in India, first value carrier India, solo women travellers, Omnicom Advertising Group India 2025-10-24T09:28:47Z https://addvertising.org/love-mondays. https://youtu.be/cf5WmcIRAM0 https://youtu.be/cf5WmcIRAM0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cf5WmcIRAM0/hqdefault.jpg Love Mondays Mondays... one of the most dreaded days of the week. However, the company Reed thinks they can make Mondays better by helping people around the UK find a job they truly love. What do you think? Can Reed make your Mondays better? Vote and comment! Reed UK, Jobs, Mondays 2018-06-04T10:10:15Z https://addvertising.org/gordon-ramsay-and-others-try-to-do-alexa-s-job. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ksnvi6c9sAk https://www.youtube.com/embed/ksnvi6c9sAk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ksnvi6c9sAk/hqdefault.jpg Gordon Ramsay and others try to do Alexa's job E-commerce+ giant Amazon has come up with a fun one to advertise their voice service Alexa this weekend. Why this weekend? 'Cos it's the Super Bowl football final in the U.S., with the New England Patriots facing off against the Philadephia Eagles on February 4th. For those of us already hooked on our home voice-activated devices, this ad may strike an increasingly scary note as celebs Gordon Ramsay, Rebel Wilson, Cardi B and 'Hannibal Lecter' himself Anthony Hopkins stand in when Alexa loses her voice.... Lucky Generals, Super Bowl ads 2018, Amazon Alexa loses her voice, Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Hopkins in same commercial, funny ads 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/chrissy-teigen-goes-behind-the-tweets. https://youtu.be/EcJcMKN7xh8 https://youtu.be/EcJcMKN7xh8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EcJcMKN7xh8/hqdefault.jpg Chrissy Teigen goes Behind the Tweets Social media platform Twitter continues its #BehindTheTweets series with a couple of minutes with U.S. model, presenter and author Chrissy Teigen recalling some of her own tweets and the situation leading up to them. The 33-year-old is married to singer-songwriter John Legend, with whom she has two small children. If you're a fan of either/both, you'll probably enjoy this vignette of Chrissy's tweet-life, and it does make for compelling viewing whether you're a fan or not, don't you think? Chrissy Teigen, Twitter, celebrity tweets, John Legend, Behind the Tweets 2025-03-08T23:14:10Z https://addvertising.org/paddington-bear-does-sustainable-for-christmas. https://youtu.be/W5oseavlqbE https://youtu.be/W5oseavlqbE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W5oseavlqbE/hqdefault.jpg Paddington Bear does sustainable for Christmas In a sense... Writer Michael Bond's perenially popular bear Paddington experiences a Christmas gift challenge in this 1'30" animated campaign, and applies his usual determination to solving it. The message - for British luxury brand Barbour - is delivered via hand-painted 2D animations which follow the original illustration style of Peggy Fortnum, who illustrated the first book for its 1958 publication. Barbour manufactures waxed outdoor-wear renowned for their blend of style and durability, and this year marks their Rewaxing Centenary, which Paddington clearly has in mind as he ponders the best gift for the person who took him in and gave him a home. What do you think of the sustainability and caring message, and its presentation? Barbour Christmas ad 2021, Paddington Bear ad for Barbour, Passion Pictures, Thinking Juice, againstallodds, 2D animation ad 2022-06-18T03:07:33Z https://addvertising.org/renault-kwid-caverna-do-dragao. https://youtu.be/kC9-bfsNne8 https://youtu.be/kC9-bfsNne8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kC9-bfsNne8/hqdefault.jpg Renault Kwid - Caverna do Dragão O final de Caverna do Dragão finalmente é contado mas não é exatamente com nós esperávamos... The final episode of Dungeons & Dragons - Animated Series finally comes out. But is not exactly what we were expecting... Dungeons & Dragons, Renault, Brazilian 2020-05-05T16:04:03Z https://addvertising.org/pornhub-sets-out-to-save-the-bees-by. https://youtu.be/V9qwn9mE0Ls https://youtu.be/V9qwn9mE0Ls https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V9qwn9mE0Ls/hqdefault.jpg Pornhub sets out to save the bees, by.... Yep, you guessed. Sex. Amusing ad in the porn purveyor's new campaign, Beesexual, all on the side of the birds and the bees. Check it out and find how you can do your bit to save the planet. Pornhub, Beesexual, bee population, sex, environment, BETC Paris 2022-01-22T16:56:25Z https://addvertising.org/no-more-period-drama-flo-rewrites-posh-dinner-conversation. https://youtu.be/PcKFOfwIfQ8 https://youtu.be/PcKFOfwIfQ8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PcKFOfwIfQ8/hqdefault.jpg 'No More Period Drama': FLO rewrites posh dinner conversation There are taboo topics and there are topics that aren't usually discussed at the dinner table. There's a fine line distinguishing them, and this 30-second ad from sanitary products company FLO unashamedly crosses it. The ladies featured are gowned in the exquisite style favoured by historical TV series, commonly known as 'period dramas'. Their conversation, however, is far from dressed-up - to the discomfiture of some of the men present, they freely discuss the sometimes 'bloody mess' of menstruation, and the solution, organic tampons. FLO is "a UK-based organic and natural femcare brand whose mission is to make people confident and empowered about their messiest bodily moments", says the brand. For the bright, fresh packaging, the female co-founders explain how they took inspiration from food shelves: "....it just clicked: sweets-inspired packaging would not only be a fun nod to period cravings, but it was also a way for us to send a message that period products shouldn’t have to be discreet and tucked away at the bottom of the shopping basket in shame.” What do you think of the TV ad? FLO #No More Period Drama, FLO femcare, organic feminine hygiene, female hygiene, organic tampons, Hatch agency 2024-09-05T19:23:07Z https://addvertising.org/elias-riadi-goes-the-satire-route-fuelled-by-diesel. https://youtu.be/l3Vom3ISCNI https://youtu.be/l3Vom3ISCNI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l3Vom3ISCNI/hqdefault.jpg Elias Riadi goes the satire route, fuelled by Diesel Aw, it's a tough life being an influencer: Half-Moroccan, half-Cyprian influencer Elias gets in a tangle at just the wrong moment in this fun half-minute spot that's part of Diesel's #BeAFollower campaign. What effect does it have on you? Bloody Osiris and Kristen Noel Crawley are a couple of the other young names who've lent themselves to the Italian clothes company's offbeat approach to the trend of brands using influencers to sell the rest of us stuff because we love the way they look and trust what they tell us. Be A Follower is in turn part of Diesel's broader Successful Living slogan, which suggests that simple enjoying life is the ultimate in success. Diesel Be A Follower, influencer marketing, Elias Riadi, Publicis, influencers, lifestyle 2019-02-14T13:27:43Z https://addvertising.org/boris-johnson-decision-sparks-three-billboards-reaction. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/070/medium/WEP_image.png?1566369425 Boris Johnson decision sparks three billboards reaction 2019-08-21T06:37:06Z https://addvertising.org/sweet-excuse-for-singles-the-valentine-s-day-alibi. https://youtu.be/_Cnb5XLL5Q4 https://youtu.be/_Cnb5XLL5Q4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Cnb5XLL5Q4/hqdefault.jpg Sweet excuse for singles - the 'Valentine's Day Alibi' "You’ve been saved from Valentine’s Day. Thank us later", says Cadbury 5 Star India, which provides a perfect 'out' for singles fleeing the cloying persecution of the increasingly consumerist day that marks romance. Watch the whole ad to get the full wit value. Valentine's Day has become big business, with people in the USA alone lashing out a total of nearly $22 billion in 2021 on gifts for that special someone. Gifts and goodies are even showered on less intimate connections and pets these days. In India, the Valentine's Day tradition is regarded by some as an undesirable Western influence. What do you think of how this ad handles it? Does it manage to strike a chord whatever your views, by re-imagining an alibi as a real place and playing with words? Turning the traditional 'twosomes' scenarios on their head, the popular chocolate bar brand provides a perfect solution for happy singles who just want to hang out with themselves... And no lying involved! Cadbury 5 Star India, Valentine's Day India, Valentine's Day ads, Ogilvy India, Wavemaker India 2022-02-10T14:47:24Z https://addvertising.org/visible-emergency-pfizer-drives-see-through-ambulance-through-city-streets. https://youtu.be/NrOS-qQPJD4 https://youtu.be/NrOS-qQPJD4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NrOS-qQPJD4/hqdefault.jpg 'Visible Emergency': Pfizer drives see-through ambulance through city streets Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Mexico is behind this campaign, entitled 'Visible Emergency'. It promotes vaccination against respiratory diseases by using a see-through ambulance and actors enacting an emergency as it drives through the city. According to the US National Institues of Health: "vaccines are available to prevent two of the most common and most deadly causes of lower respiratory tract infections: pneumococcal disease and influenza. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine prevents pneumococcal bacteremia; influenza vaccines prevent influenza as well as several complications of influenza. Despite all that is known about how well these vaccines work, influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are underused markedly, especially among some minority groups that are affected dis-proportionately by disease." Pfizer became a familiar name during the Covid situation thanks to widespread promotion of its Covid shot. The US multinational is now coming under fire for profiteering even within previously aligned media outlets as it emerges that sales of its Covid shots brought in $37 billion in 2021. Despite global campaigns promoting the shots, there is a broad spectrum of opinions and reactions to the product, including accusations of criminal activity, and indignation over the pushing of a 'vaccine' that never claimed to perform the widely understood functions of a vaccine in preventing infection and transmission. What do you think of the transparent ambulance campaign within this context? Highly effective, necessary awareness-building, fake advertising, waste of money? Would the campaign have the desired effect, do you think? Might it be interpreted as inducing unnecessary anxiety in populations already saturated with distress after Covid restrictions and the ongoing fallout? Pfizer Visible Emergency, transparent ambulance, respiratory infections, vaccines against respiratory diseases, Pfizer Mexico, Ogilvy Argentina 2022-05-11T10:00:07Z https://addvertising.org/puro-and-simple. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7t8oXffQ3Kg https://www.youtube.com/embed/7t8oXffQ3Kg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7t8oXffQ3Kg/hqdefault.jpg Puro and simple! As the 20th edition of the Habanos Festival of Cuban cigars (Feb 26-March 2 2018) gets underway in La Habana, here's an old-style, black and white ad for the Alvaro cigar. 'Puro' is Spanish for cigar. Habanos is the Cuban state organisation that oversees the sale and distribution of the island-nation's world-famous stogies. Can't make it this year? Get a quick whiff of the Festival atmosphere at https://youtu.be/l897v8c9w2E La veinte edici Habanos Festival 2018, Cuban cigar ads, Habanos Alvaro, Cuban ads, anuncios cubanos 2018-06-03T13:55:41Z https://addvertising.org/wwf-brings-home-the-endangered-species-message. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-B0VZQ1FpCw https://www.youtube.com/embed/-B0VZQ1FpCw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-B0VZQ1FpCw/hqdefault.jpg WWF brings home the endangered species message Simple and effective ad that places a tiger slap bang in a suburban family home, showing its natural majesty and calling on us to help protect the world's wildlife. JWT London, #protecttigers, saving the world's tigers, only 2021-07-28T11:42:38Z https://addvertising.org/sinking-house-in-thames-illustrates-climate-change. https://youtu.be/vPlHDNBXkOQ https://youtu.be/vPlHDNBXkOQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vPlHDNBXkOQ/hqdefault.jpg 'Sinking house' in Thames illustrates climate change That's the point being made in this stunt by global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion. It was staged after a month's worth of rain fell in some parts of Britain in less than 24 hours. Do you think this is a good way to keep making the point? Extinction Rebellion, sinking house, climate change, UK environmental activism, flooding 2019-11-11T05:31:38Z https://addvertising.org/how-data-centers-work-and-why-ai-is-driving-their-growth. https://youtu.be/3Yh9OddmgS0 https://youtu.be/3Yh9OddmgS0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Yh9OddmgS0/hqdefault.jpg How data centers work and why AI is driving their growth Okay, so this one isn't an ad per se, but with so many of us groping in the dark for explanations as to what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it's already playing a huge role in everyday life, an easily understood breakdown of this area has to be helpful. The outfit behind it is established news media wire, Associated Press (AP). Be it utility, creativity, or mere wastefulness, the agendas behind AI continue to evolve at breakneck speed. Finally, questions are arising around the actual utility or creativity of technological 'advances' which could irrevocably distort the human experience and ultimately destroy it. Climate change, water wars, surveillance,and our own addiction to convenience are all part of the backdrop to the new wave of resource-greedy data centres springing up like unappealing mushrooms all over our nations. Watch AP's informative animation for the shocking figures. AP data centers breakdown 2025, data centre resources, AI and data centres 2025-02-19T14:50:04Z https://addvertising.org/max-whitlock-s-eulogy-to-laundry-and-perfume. https://youtu.be/xn5Y56fWuzc https://youtu.be/xn5Y56fWuzc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xn5Y56fWuzc/hqdefault.jpg Max Whitlock's eulogy to laundry and perfume Is it a parody? Well, yes and no. It's a 1'16" ad for Samsung's new ecobubble™ washing machine, and the perfume that was specially created for it, based on research revealing that Brits love the smell of fresh laundry (suspect they're not the only ones). However, there is a spot of gentle spoofing throughout: artistic gymnast Max Whitlock not only shows off his impeccable skills on top of a domestic appliance turned gym equipment - visually arresting in itself - but also demonstrates deadpan comic timing with sniffing and posing attitudes designed to remind us of 'normal' washing machine and perfume ads. What do you think? Brilliant mash-up or a bit too much of a mish-mash? Either way, you might be viewing the laundry differently from now on, and not just thanks to Samsung's environmentally friendly endeavours... Samsung ecobubble, laundry perfume, washing machines energy efficiency, Max Whitlock ad, parody ads, Taylor Herring, 4160 Tuesdays 2020-10-22T08:28:15Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-stay-in-the-pink-in-the-british-winter. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1bOqh9FwhI4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1bOqh9FwhI4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1bOqh9FwhI4/hqdefault.jpg How to stay in the pink in the British winter If you're not a fan of winter weather, online travel retailer lastminute.com has a handy suggestion - get out and do more of what you love. Does the ad inspire you to hit the keyboard and find your 'pink'? Or just annoy you 'cos that's not on the cards? And what's wrong with hibernating anyway? Publicis London, lastminute whatever makes you pink, last minute travel bargains, UK winter weather, CGI flamingo commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/trucks-as-vehicles-for-romance-volvo-thinks-so. https://youtu.be/ufye-txv1AY https://youtu.be/ufye-txv1AY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ufye-txv1AY/hqdefault.jpg Trucks as vehicles for romance? Volvo thinks so.... "The story of two trucks falling in love, showing that fun and fuel efficiency are no longer an impossible match," is how Swedish manufacturer Volvo Trucks describes this ad campaign - what do you make of it? The footage was made to show what the Volvo FH with I-Save is all about – "reducing fuel consumption without compromising the joy of driving" – and was, as you'd imagine, carried out by professionals both behind the wheel and in front of the computer. Volvo has a reputation for some off-beat commercial campaigns, most notably when its Trucks division stood its president Roger Alm atop a 15-metre lorry stack to launch four new vehicles at once in a hair-raising stunt (https://addvertising.org/volvo-trucks-president-in-titanic-stunt-to-launch-new-vehicles). The company's 'A Love Story' is garnering generally favourable reviews, with comments praising its 'creative efficiency' and kooky humour factor. Volvo Trucks A Love Story, Volvo Trucks commercials, fuel efficiency, trucks fuel efficient lorries, Forsman & Bodenfors 2024-10-24T12:34:34Z https://addvertising.org/all-blacks-show-us-how-not-to-drive-in-japan. https://youtu.be/iJIj0MWD2d8 https://youtu.be/iJIj0MWD2d8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iJIj0MWD2d8/hqdefault.jpg All Blacks show us how NOT to drive in Japan Who said insurance companies only do boring ads? Japan's expecting a huge influx of visitors for the upcoming 2019 Rugby World Cup and Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, and AIG Insurance has really switched gears to make its point with this fun, useful promotion on what foreign drivers need to know before they get behind the wheel of a rental car. The muscle behind the message is supplied by the world-famous New Zealand All Blacks. Like the ad? ALL BLACKSが日本の道路で超絶アクション!? 『How NOT to Drive in Japan』 AIG insurance, All Blacks commercial, driving in Japan, car rentals Tokyo, Rugby World Cup 2019, TBWA\HAKUHODO 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/only-pay-for-what-you-use-on-your-mobile-sounds-smarty. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lplLHy7qfQs https://www.youtube.com/embed/lplLHy7qfQs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lplLHy7qfQs/hqdefault.jpg Only pay for what you use on your mobile? Sounds Smarty! Well, here's a revolutionary idea - only pay for what you consume. New SIM-only mobile network Smarty stresses the simplicity of its offer with an animation whose central image may distract some of us from cottoning on to the attractions... Take a look and say what you think! W+K, Wieden and Kennedy, Smarty first ever ad, Smarty SIM only mobile network, mobile phone charges 2018-06-11T07:10:42Z https://addvertising.org/adland-tackles-over-reliance-on-antibiotics. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zTbLai2GaQM https://www.youtube.com/embed/zTbLai2GaQM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zTbLai2GaQM/hqdefault.jpg Adland tackles over-reliance on antibiotics Public health England and the NHS unite to increase awareness about a very serious problem. Over-reliance on antibiotics is taking an increasing global toll in human and environmental health as antibiotics are being used as a first resort for minor ailments which will get better on their own, and as a resource in agriculture. This over-use has already led to widespread resistance to antibiotics (antimicrobial resistance, or AMR) and the rise of new superbugs. One recent study predicted 10 million annual global deaths as a result of AMR by the year 2050, which would eclipse the current numbers of deaths from diabetes and cancer combined. In a bid to reduce public belief in antibiotics as an easy cure-all, PHE presents a troupe of singing, dancing antibiotic pills to remind us that they don't work for everything. M&C Saatchi, Public Health England AMR campaign, over-use of antibiotics, too many antibiotics, superbugs, taking antibiotics 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/nations-united-at-world-defence-show. https://youtu.be/cPRrQpdasLw https://youtu.be/cPRrQpdasLw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cPRrQpdasLw/hqdefault.jpg Nations united at World Defence Show Whatever the status or whereabouts of warfare in the world at any given moment, the only certainty is its existence. The business of conflict remains a thriving one in financial terms. Combined sales revenue for the world's top 100 arms and military services companies grew 1.3% year-on-year to reach a total upwards of $531 billion in 2020. What do you think of this promotion for the World Defence Show, held in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia this month? The main sponsors of the event included leading US arms manufacturers Lockheed Martin ($53.3 billion in sales) and Boeing ($33 bilion); and the UK's BAE ($22 billion). [All figures 2019]. Global government figures were among those attending the show, while China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia joined the US, the UK and some 40 other countries in taking part. Warfare/defence shows have traditionally been a niche market in advertising terms, sticking to weapons or military publications and similar environments. What's your response to companies laying out their wares in this more public fashion, which carries all the appearance of a regular business conference? World Defence Show Riyadh 2022, arms shows, military weaponry, Saudi Arabia arms fair, global war business, international arms manufacturers, business of warfare 2024-02-14T10:21:38Z https://addvertising.org/tesco-brings-realism-to-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qSUkAURUU1I https://www.youtube.com/embed/qSUkAURUU1I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qSUkAURUU1I/hqdefault.jpg Tesco brings realism to Christmas British supermarket Tesco injects its 2017 Christmas ad with a healthy dose of realism. It's not all happy families - well, it is really, but alongside plenty of snippy comments, turkey stress and kitchen dramas that'll strike a chord with many of us! The ad has stirred up some controversy as a group of Muslim women is included greeting each other. BBH LOndon, Tesco Christmas 2017 ad, Muslims in Christmas ad, Tesco Muslim Christmas ad, #everyoneswelcome 2018-06-02T16:19:00Z https://addvertising.org/humanising-the-voice-at-the-answering-service. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mr7p_cmH2H8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mr7p_cmH2H8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mr7p_cmH2H8/hqdefault.jpg Humanising the voice at the answering service Ad showing how South Korean oil refiner GS Caltex tackled the abuse its callback service staff were receiving. AdQUA agency Seoul, South Korean commercial, south Korean oil refiner GS Caltex kind words, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/morgan-sports-car-looks-performance-and-now-more-accessible. https://youtu.be/Q1Ut-f7OIqk https://youtu.be/Q1Ut-f7OIqk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q1Ut-f7OIqk/hqdefault.jpg Morgan sports car: looks, performance, and now, more accessible? If you've ever dreamed of owning or driving a Morgan, hand-built in Britain, here's a 30-second thrill for you. The Morgan Motor Company is aiming to bring its all-new Plus Four (replacing the +4) into closer range with its financial packages. What do you think of the ad? Does it get you scurrying to check out whether it can be done? The company says that: "The ethos of Morgan, one of Britain’s longest established motor manufacturers, has remained unchanged for more than 110 years: from design and engineering to craft and manufacturing, through to sales, every Morgan is designed and built to be as individual as its owner." If you're a buff already, here's the tech bit: "Like the Plus Six, it uses a "CX-Generation" bonded aluminium chassis and all-independent suspension design. The Plus Four is powered by a BMW B48 turbocharged in-line four-cylinder petrol engine producing 255 bhp, with either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic transmission." Morgan Plus Four, British car manufacturing, hand-built autos, buying a sports car, financing for cars, Wildlife Word of Mouth 2020-07-12T11:40:32Z https://addvertising.org/museum-invites-visitors-to-touch-your-ancestors-balls. https://youtu.be/9zXZ3y_MZKg https://youtu.be/9zXZ3y_MZKg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9zXZ3y_MZKg/hqdefault.jpg Museum invites visitors to "touch your ancestors' balls" Prostate, penile and testicular cancer are no joke, yet Peru's Museo Larco has come up with an eye-catching initiative that manages to bring a light touch to the business of men checking their private parts for warning signs of cancer. In the ground-breaking campaign, the museum is allowing its visitors to handle 1,500-year-old artefacts representing male genitalia under the banner: "touch your ancestors' balls". What do you think of the approach linking the 'forbidden to touch' nature of the museum piecs with men's general reluctance to check themselves? The campaign aims to educate men in particular about the importance of regular checks to prevent cases: more than 10 thousand cases of prostate, testicular and penile cancer were reported to have been detected in Peru over the last year. Museo Larco touch your ancestors' balls, Peru men's cancer, cancer prevention, Peru, Larco Museum, Liga contra el cancer, men's health Peru, Fahrenheit DDB 2022-04-25T00:59:08Z https://addvertising.org/deutsche-telekom-breaking-down-barriers-or-raising-them. https://youtu.be/YS4mUhMqgGE https://youtu.be/YS4mUhMqgGE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YS4mUhMqgGE/hqdefault.jpg Deutsche Telekom: Breaking down barriers or raising them? Hm, how do you feel about this ad by Deutsche Telekom? The German telecommunications company says of its festive season campaign: "In a time when the world feels more divided than ever, we all benefit from real human connection. By opening ourselves to those on the other side, we realise that we're not so different after all. Let’s break the barriers we create in our minds". Which sounds good, but does anyone get a whiff of emotional manipulation? The two-minute tale is a thought-provoking one which makes its point effectively, yet in a somehow lifeless manner. Ah, there's a disclosure clause under the YouTube version, alerting those who see it to "Altered or synthetic content. Sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated". Right.... We're not having a go at Deutsche Telekom here - most companies are experimenting with generative artificial intelligence (AI). However, it would appear to require quite a bit of digging to understand exactly how the content has been altered. If you press the button to 'Learn More', you may find yourself with more sodding learning than you're prepared to take on, particularly as you con the Christmas gift list and wonder where the time and money are going to come from. YouTube explains: "To help keep viewers informed about the content that they're viewing, we require creators to disclose content that is altered or synthetic when it appears realistic or meaningful. Examples of content, edits or video assistance that creators need to disclose: Synthetically generating music / Cloning someone else's voice to create voiceovers or dubs / Synthetically generating extra footage of a real place, like a video of a surfer in Maui for a promotional travel video / Synthetically generating a realistic video of a match between two real professional tennis players / Making it appear as if someone gave advice that they did not actually give / Digitally altering audio to make it sound as if a popular singer missed a note in their live performance / Showing a realistic depiction of a tornado or other weather events moving towards a real city that didn't actually happen / Making it appear as if hospital workers turned away sick or wounded patients / Depicting a public figure stealing something that they did not steal or admitting to stealing something when they did not make that admission / Making it look like a real person has been arrested or imprisoned / Bear in mind that the above list is not exhaustive". Indeed. And probably never will be. Deutsche Telekom Bubbles Christmas Ad 2024, Christmas ads 2024, generative AI in advertising, artificial intelligence ads, MUW Saatchi & Saatchi 2024-11-18T18:06:47Z https://addvertising.org/karate-dick-heed-the-master-s-wisdom. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9jI6dltCl-g https://www.youtube.com/embed/9jI6dltCl-g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9jI6dltCl-g/hqdefault.jpg Karate Dick - heed the master's wisdom What do you think of this campaign directed at millennials? It's by Italy's Anlaids(Associazione Nazionale per la Lotta contro l'AIDS) national association for the fight against AIDS. Il vecchio maestro ha parlato: Karatedick non Y&R Milan, Anlaids Italy, AIDS awareness ads, Karate Dick ad, condom use HIV 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/edith-piaf-inspires-dior-aw23-24-women-who-dared. https://youtu.be/OnK36M08rqg https://youtu.be/OnK36M08rqg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OnK36M08rqg/hqdefault.jpg Edith Piaf inspires Dior AW23/24 'Women Who Dared' Behind the spectacular Dior Autumn Winter 2023/2024 runway show stood iconic female figures who literally inspired the collections. This brief teaser, within the 'Women Who Dared' series by the luxury fashion house, focuses on the internationally acclaimed French singer, lyricist and actress Edith Piaf (1915-1963). The founder of the Musée Édith Piaf, Bernard Marchois, outlines the icon's background and personality interspersed with original footage of Piaf herself. What do you think of this kind of informative campaign? Does it do an effective job of honouring inspirational people while promoting contemporary creativity, and is this a good approach within luxury? Originally set up in 1946, Dior now forms part of the LVMH luxury conglomerate, and reported total revenue for 2021 upwards of 64 billion euros. Dior Autumn Winter 2023 2024, luxury fashion, AW23 Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Edith Piaf Museum 2023-03-01T12:12:54Z https://addvertising.org/neil-diamond-coke-jingle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mB8aGnaEA5E https://www.youtube.com/embed/mB8aGnaEA5E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mB8aGnaEA5E/hqdefault.jpg Neil Diamond Coke jingle Singer-songwriting legend Neil Diamond announced his retirement from concert touring "with great reluctance and disappointment" in January 2018 after a diagnosis of Parkinson's. The 77-year-old U.S. musician, who's been touring for 50 years and is one of the best-selling artists of all time, said he plans to remain active in writing, recording and other projects "for a long time to come". Here's a listen-back at a short track for Coca-Cola. Neil Diamond Coke jingle, Neil Diamond Parkinson's, Neil Diamond Coca-Cola, singer songwriters doing commercials, famous people ads 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/paris-st-germain-footballers-in-and-out-of-the-shower. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mv9Ef4BwO4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mv9Ef4BwO4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2mv9Ef4BwO4/hqdefault.jpg Paris St Germain footballers in and out of the shower Footie stars Neymar Jr., Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, Kylian Mbapp FCB Sao Paulo, Nivea Men Brazil, men's grooming, football stars beauty, Paris St Germain football team, football ads 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/jasmine-joyce-celia-quansah-ellie-boatman-illustrate-how-strong-is-beautiful. https://youtu.be/vVELnisD2kE https://youtu.be/vVELnisD2kE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vVELnisD2kE/hqdefault.jpg Jasmine Joyce, Celia Quansah, Ellie Boatman illustrate how 'Strong Is Beautiful' Lingerie brand Bluebella teams up with Olympic rugby hopefuls Jasmine Joyce, Celia Quansah and Ellie Boatman in this striking ad titled 'Strong Is Beautiful'. The young women say they took part because there are still perceptions such as that the strong female form is not feminine, and they want to help girls get past that kind of pre-conceived notion. What do you think of the campaign? "The one thing I'd say to girls regarding body confidence is to enjoy who you are," says Joyce. "You're never going be perfect and there's always going to be parts of your body you're self-conscious of but embrace it all.” Bluebella's comment is that: "For eight years, we’ve collaborated with some of the most inspiring women in sports and beyond to celebrate the strength it takes to do what they do. Nearly half of girls drop out of sports after age 13 and are three times more likely to drop out of sports than boys, with self-belief and body image concerns found to be key issues." Some critics are calling the campaign 'sexist', and pointing out that the ad is about selling lingerie, so the varnish of 'empowering' girls through sport is disingenuous at best. Others point to the fact that male footballers show off their physiques in underwear ads, and making a distinction is in itself sexist. The ad launches at a particularly sporty time of the year, with major football and tennis tournaments running in Europe, and the Paris Summer Olympics just around the corner. Anyway, does the ad get your attention focused on the lingerie it promotes? Bluebella Strong Is Beautful, Bluebella lingerie, GB rugby sevens stars, womens rugby, Jasmine Joyce, Celia Quansah, Ellie Boatman 2024-08-28T11:08:24Z https://addvertising.org/secret-santa-bearing-fizzy-gifts. https://www.youtube.com/embed/FVzHT9yO508 https://www.youtube.com/embed/FVzHT9yO508 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FVzHT9yO508/hqdefault.jpg Secret Santa bearing fizzy gifts Young lad in a snowy landscape somewhere in Italy brings a bit of pep to those dealing with the Christmas rush at home and at work. Coca Cola Christmas 2016, un natale speciale, the coca-cola truck 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/do-kids-still-make-spaceships-from-detergent-bottles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wb7neUBxEhc https://www.youtube.com/embed/wb7neUBxEhc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wb7neUBxEhc/hqdefault.jpg Do kids still make spaceships from detergent bottles? Reminder of innocence or out of step with today's X-Box generation? Fairy Liquid, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/there-s-a-baby-on-the-way-paints-a-varied-relationship-picture. https://youtu.be/SEGNFIU9Iic https://youtu.be/SEGNFIU9Iic https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SEGNFIU9Iic/hqdefault.jpg 'There's a baby on the way' paints a varied relationship picture What do you think of this ad, showing a group of young people harmonising in word, song and sunshiney shades of colour? British company Crown Paints takes a light-hearted approach to the notion of a couple painting a previously grey room in fresh tones as they await the birth of their first baby. it sparked some complaints of misogyny and sexism from those taking exception to the line “Hannah's hoping for a girl, Dave's just hoping that it's his.” Others think it's brilliant, or a clever look at the realities of contemporary lifestyle. Crown Paints Hannah and Dave, paint commercials, Crown Life Stories, 'There's a baby on the way', controversial commercial, driven agency 2023-08-16T22:12:10Z https://addvertising.org/is-it-time-to-set-love-free. https://youtu.be/Tf6w45K13R4 https://youtu.be/Tf6w45K13R4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tf6w45K13R4/hqdefault.jpg Is it time to set love free? Racking up a massive 11 million plus view already on YT, this trailer for Indian film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga deals with the subject of a family coming to terms with their daughter loving another woman and has clearly created huge interest with many film goers. #SetLoveFree Fox Star Hindi, Set love free, Bollywood, comedy 2019-02-01T08:47:25Z https://addvertising.org/correct-the-internet-highlights-search-misinformation-with-cristiano-ronaldo-christine-sinclair. https://youtu.be/M8VWL_9D1x4 https://youtu.be/M8VWL_9D1x4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M8VWL_9D1x4/hqdefault.jpg 'Correct The Internet' highlights Search misinformation with Cristiano Ronaldo, Christine Sinclair Though this one-minute campaign illustrates how search results are skewed to disadvantage female sportspeople, the message that "the internet has learned our bias" is alarmingly widespread. Correct The Internet says it is "the collective work of an international group of like-minded people that seeks to highlight and correct inaccuracies in internet search results and make sportswomen more visible as a result". What do you think? That this is great, we need to tackle these everyday injustices one by one, or it's just a cool illustration that won't address the real issues underlying programming bias? Will youngsters in particular be struck by the apparent inconsistency and start to recognise that the internet itself can be manipulated/manipulative? This campaign is backed by many well-known athletes and high-profile sporting organisations including English rugby’s Red Roses’ player Shaunagh Brown, and Football Fern Meikayla Moore, and is supported by Women in Sport Aotearoa, Ngā Wāhine Hākinakina o Aotearoa (WISPA), Women Sport Australia and New Zealand Football. The UN’s Department of Global Communications says: “With growing reliance on internet search engines to find information, algorithms assume that human biases, conscious and unconscious, are the natural order of things and elevate results that conform with that. [....] campaigns like Correct The Internet are a great way to unmask how the same biases have entered the virtual world.” Gorilla Technology agrees: “Search engine algorithms draw on human created content, designed to give us what we are looking for, instantly. Because search engines take so much notice of what is made popular by major publishers, social media platforms and content creators, search results will reflect certain people's or organisations' inherent preferences. This can lead to biased search results that include information that is not factually correct.” With the virtual world increasingly interwoven with the real world, it will be interesting to see how the principle of 'Correct The Internet' plays out across the broader landscape. Meanwhile, feel free to comment here on our independent public review site! Correct The Internet, sex bias in sports search results, algorithm bias, misinformation through AI, Cristiano Ronaldo, Christine Sinclair, search results bias, misinformation through search, DDB NZ 2023-01-31T11:30:13Z https://addvertising.org/women-only-ad-depicts-intimate-female-relationships. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0isLvpExO7A https://www.youtube.com/embed/0isLvpExO7A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0isLvpExO7A/hqdefault.jpg Women-only ad depicts intimate female relationships New York fashion house Proenza Schouler has come up with another women-focused campaign that explores the intimate female relationships of mother, daughter, sister, lesbian lover. The ad seems to provoke a love/hate reaction, with some viewers turned off by one particular moment in the shoot. Take a look and let us know your reaction. The brand's unusual name derives from the maiden names of the (male) founders' mothers. In the campaign, you're seeing (in order of appearance) Sibyl Buck and Puma Rose Buck, Coco and Ruby Rose Hill, Sarah and Selah Marley, Kembra Pfahler and Christian Music, Carol Kane and Natasha Lyonne, Jade Berreau and Secret Snow, Adele Thibodeaux and Liz Hopkins, and Choichun Leung and Sahara Lin Director Harvey Weir, lesbian love in ads, LGBT commercials, women intimate relationships, Proenza Schouler ads 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/zara-scenes-mica-arganaraz-stars. https://youtu.be/m1rY4AfkWEY https://youtu.be/m1rY4AfkWEY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m1rY4AfkWEY/hqdefault.jpg Zara Scenes: Mica Argañaraz stars High street fashion giant Zara steps up the intrigue with this mysterious 2'38" spot starring Argentinian model Mica Argañaraz - Chapter 3 in its 'Scenes' series. What do you think of it? Great creative approach to reinforcing the brand's place in your lifestyle, or just two and a half minutes of your life you'll never get back? Zara Scenes 3, Mica Argañaraz, high street fashion, womenswear, creative ads, fashion photography 2019-12-09T12:18:53Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-winter-collection-inspired-by-sci-fi. https://www.youtube.com/embed/I0KWX7ncUBA https://www.youtube.com/embed/I0KWX7ncUBA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I0KWX7ncUBA/hqdefault.jpg Gucci winter collection inspired by sci-fi Is this the luxury fashion house's weirdest ad ever? Retro space stuff, taking inspiration from '50s and '60s productions like Plan 9 From Outer Space, Star Trek, Creature of the Black Lagoon, and One Million Years B.C. Enjoy, and tell us what you think! Simmonds Ltd, GucciBeyond, Gucci fall winter collection 2017, star trek and fashion, retro sci-fi ad for Gucci 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/gabriel-jesus. https://youtu.be/Iw1jF32klNk https://youtu.be/Iw1jF32klNk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iw1jF32klNk/hqdefault.jpg Gabriel Jesus: "There is only one life... you need to seize opportunity" Multinational sports outfitter Adidas brings us the story of Brazilian footballer and Manchester City player Gabriel Fernando de Jesus - better known as just Gabriel Jesus - in his journey from kicking a ball around to national sports idol. Four years ago he was a teenager helping to paint the streets of Sao Paulo where he grew up in readiness for the World Cup in Brazil. Now he's the one who's been painted.... What do you think of the ad? Adidas, Gabriel Jesus, Brazil, football, World Cup Russia 2018, Iris, FIFA, Manchester City 2019-07-21T03:41:00Z https://addvertising.org/best-instagram-spot-summer-2019. https://youtu.be/nF5qbv_7-l0 https://youtu.be/nF5qbv_7-l0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nF5qbv_7-l0/hqdefault.jpg Best Instagram spot summer 2019? Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has staked its claim to that honour with an eye-catching exhibition in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, opening up its archive of art-fashion collaborations. "I didn't know that with fashion, there could also be art exhibitions," says opening night guest and YouTube star Emma Chamberlain. Other inauguration guests included Alicia Vikander, Jaden Smith, Laura Harrier, Nina Dobrev, Riley Keough, Miranda Kerr, Millie Bobby Brown, and the Dolan Twins. In the 20 years since LV invited US artist Stephen Sprouse to interpret the Vuitton monogram, it's collaborated with a wide range of artists to create a body of work described by Vogue as "an LV-branded encyclopedia of the contemporary art world". Well, now you know - Louis Vuitton X marks the spot in Los Angeles! Might you want to visit the exhibition even if you're not an LV brand fan? Louis Vuitton X, art and fashion, luxury fashion, contemporary art, Beverly Hills exhibition 2019 2023-11-29T21:37:13Z https://addvertising.org/sexual-harassment-bronze-statues-show-and-tell. https://youtu.be/zMyVRs0gxz8 https://youtu.be/zMyVRs0gxz8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zMyVRs0gxz8/hqdefault.jpg Sexual harassment: Bronze statues show and tell German non-profit-organisation (NGO) Terre des Femmes takes a visually striking approach to raising awareness of sexual harassment against women and girls with this 1'20" campaign. Shots of three bronze statues - The Enchanting Juliet in Munich, Mrs. Rhein at the Neptune Fountain in Berlin, and The Youth at the Hoetgerhof in Bremen - clearly show decades of touches by passers-by, underscoring the message 'Sexual harassment leaves its mark'. While some might find the images merely amusing, many will understand the deeper damage. That is the point of such a campaign, says Terre des Femmes, which is committed to human rights for girls and women. "Sexual harassment is a problem that is far too often trivialised or ignored," it stresses. "We must work together to ensure that those affected are heard and that perpetrators are held accountable." What do you think of this 'Unsilence the Violence' effort to support Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is held each April? Terre de Femmes Unsilence the Violence, female bronze statues touch, sexual harassment of women, Scholz & Friends 2024-08-28T11:12:43Z https://addvertising.org/quorn-and-two-veg-anyone. https://youtu.be/DkI9M4F4P2w https://youtu.be/DkI9M4F4P2w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DkI9M4F4P2w/hqdefault.jpg Quorn and two veg, anyone? Deforestation and harmful livestock-farming techniques have developed to feed huge demand for burgers and other meat products that would previously have been luxuries rather than everyday eating. As awareness of the need for better individual and planet health choices grows, meat-free, 'fake' meat and lab-created meat options by the likes of Beyond Meat, P.L.T. and Impossible Foods are gaining in popularity and market share, even taking their place on fast food menus like Burger King and McDonalds. In this one-minute campaign, the granddaddy of them all - Quorn - deploys humour to drive home the message around a flexitarian diet as hardcore carnivores are persuaded to swap out their meat habit sometimes. Quorn has been around since 1985, producing a meat substitute said to have been developed from a fungus found growing in Buckinghamshire in its bid to help reduce reliance on animal protein to feed the world. What do you think of the ad? Quorn, meat free food, fake meat, carbon footprint, sustainable foods, plant based diet, processed foods, Veganuary 2021, adam&eveDDB 2021-01-31T09:43:23Z https://addvertising.org/aa-s-tukker-the-dog-smells-the-open-road-again. https://youtu.be/Au0UW9f3DmY https://youtu.be/Au0UW9f3DmY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Au0UW9f3DmY/hqdefault.jpg AA's Tukker the dog smells the open road again 'Got the sun on my face and the wind in my hair and it's good just to be alive'.... Not the Neil Diamond song, but Tukker, the AA's mascot illustrating the point for us as the UK's Automobile Association aimed to get us back on the road for summer 2020, as life returned to our movements after COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions. And if you're wondering - as those who don't do it ourselves do wonder - why dogs love to stick their heads out of car windows, apparently it's simply because they are drinking in the myriad scents being wafted over their sense of smell. A dog has more than 220 million olfactory receptors in its nose, while humans have only five million, which helps explain how happy it makes them. Are you enjoying Tukker's 'Love that Feeling' message for getting back on the open road? AA, Automobile Association UK, Tukker dog in car ad, car insurance and breakdown service, animals in ads, adam&eveDDB 2024-08-28T11:17:22Z https://addvertising.org/hellmann-s-opens-a-restaurant-with-no-food. https://youtu.be/rJZyIfcsNeE https://youtu.be/rJZyIfcsNeE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rJZyIfcsNeE/hqdefault.jpg Hellmann's opens a restaurant with no food Well-known US mayonnaise-maker Hellmann's turns lack of cooking inspiration into a fight against food waste in this innovative social campaign in Brazil. This is not your 'typical' ad, but a back-stage peek at how the idea was developed and the impact it had. What do you think of this kind of campaign, which goes right into people's lives and then comes up with solutions to our everyday problems? Hellmann's, food waste, Restaurant With No Food, Ogilvy, Brazil, restaurante sem comida 2023-12-25T18:25:59Z https://addvertising.org/zoe-kravitz-says-summer-is-here-people. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LN2fU12T-DQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/LN2fU12T-DQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LN2fU12T-DQ/hqdefault.jpg Zo The U.S. singer, actress and model features in a colourful ad to get us in the mood for snapping those lazy hazy days of summer. And if you're a photo-storyteller, you can win a round-the-world-trip with Canon, the camera-makers behind it. VCCP, Lenny Kravitz daughter Zoe, Canon Boundaries commercials, why use a camera instead of a smartphone, win a round the world trip with Canon 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/apple-pops-up-at-the-oscars. https://youtu.be/zFQu97W_o4E https://youtu.be/zFQu97W_o4E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zFQu97W_o4E/hqdefault.jpg Apple pops up at the Oscars US tech giant Apple made its entry into the Academy Awards (aka Oscars) in 2021, with nominations for two of its Apple TV Original Films - the animated 'Wolfwalkers', and 'Greyhound', written by and starring Tom Hanks. To mark the occasion, it produced this ad, where you can get glimpses of Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, Cherry, Palmer, and Wolfwalkers - all Apple Originals which are only available on Apple TV+. What do you think of the ad? Really great, or a bit meh? Since the service bgan a year ago, featuring other top talents including Jon Stewart, Oprah, Martin Scorsese, and Maya Rudolph, Apple’s original films and series have received 106 awards wins. Rival streaming service Netflix scooped seven Oscars at the 2021 event. Apple TV+, 2021 Academy Awards, Apple at Oscars 2021, streaming TV, TBWA, Media Labs 2021-04-27T11:43:00Z https://addvertising.org/the-hills-are-alive-with-hi-vis-gucci-x-north-face-outfits. https://youtu.be/78wHAsOPNRs https://youtu.be/78wHAsOPNRs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/78wHAsOPNRs/hqdefault.jpg The hills are alive... with hi-vis Gucci x North Face outfits Well, this is a collaboration that may take you by surprise: Italian luxury fashion house Gucci - known almost as well for its weirdly wonderful advertising campaigns as for its opulently outrageous clothing - has paired up with US outdoor recreational clothes purveyors North Face. Erm, what for? To create the perfect range of clothing for you hikers and explorers, obvs, so that you look cool as well as feel great when you take to the hills. For more than 50 years, North Face has prided itself on producing performance activewear and outdoor sports gear that exceeds expectations. Gucci, founded one hundred years ago in Florence, Tuscany, doesn't appear to bother about other people's expectations, it has its own unique performance measures and takes delight in flaunting the joyously beautiful. Set to the upbeat strains of ‘Bad Moon Rising’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival, this ad takes both brands into rarefied air. What do you think of the campaign? Gucci North Face, luxury fashion, outdoor activewear, Alessandro Michele, Christopher Simmonds, 2021-02-19T12:52:43Z https://addvertising.org/tinder-strikes-a-hopeful-note-with-new-animation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fKDRCYHi9-4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fKDRCYHi9-4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fKDRCYHi9-4/hqdefault.jpg Tinder strikes a hopeful note with new animation Dating app Tinder opened the year with an uncynical look at the 'eternal struggle' to find a meaningful relationship. Even if you are happily coupled, you can enjoy this animated film, 'Invention of Together' for which not only the figures but the landscapes too were specially created. C'mon, take a peek, it's cute! Buck TV design production, Tinder Invention of Together, animated film ads, animation in advertising, creative commercials 2022-05-20T01:56:50Z https://addvertising.org/formula-e-sacha-fenestraz-oli-rowland-find-the-winning-way-in-mexico. https://youtu.be/zSPyMmZSl4k https://youtu.be/zSPyMmZSl4k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zSPyMmZSl4k/hqdefault.jpg Formula E: Sacha Fenestraz, Oli Rowland find the winning way in Mexico We're not all racing car fans, and can understand that living close to a racetrack can bepretty wearing on the nerves as the high-pitched whines of the sleek vehicles permeates the air. But wait, in this ad, it's the fans who are creating all the noise and upsetting the neighbours during the Formula E - the single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars - in Mexico. It takes the appearance of a couple of track stars, Nissan Formula E drivers Sacha Fenestraz and Oli Rowland, to de-fuse the situation. What do you think of the ad? Nissan Mexico, los siento nuestros fans estan locos, race cars, Nissan Formula E drivers, Sacha Fenestraz, Oli Rowland, Dark Horses 2024-01-15T16:04:16Z https://addvertising.org/the-poetics-of-everyday-valentino-brushes-aside-crisis-of-perception. https://youtu.be/fdo6by26qPY https://youtu.be/fdo6by26qPY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fdo6by26qPY/hqdefault.jpg The Poetics of Everyday: Valentino brushes aside "crisis of perception" Conjuring a classic ambience, luxury fashion house Valentino pays tribute to the lingering wafts of summer with its Fall25 campaign featuring the creations of Alessandro Michele. Moments of timeless elegance and enjoyment intertwine with instants of unthreatening surprise in this campaign, part of 'The Poetics of Everyday' theme. The gentle movements, melancholy music and lingering looks are not coincidental: the Italian House, set up in 1960 by Valentino Garavani, explains: “We live in an era of violent uproar, of shouting images, of words chasing after other words without ever taking root. Such overblown turmoil oversaturates our gaze, producing a solid crisis of perception. From this, comes the need for a policy of attention, an ethics for the gaze and the presence, capable of lingering upon the infinitely small, on seemingly insignificant gestures, on those everyday routines that connect us with the pattern of life”. Valentino Fall 2025, luxury fashion, fashion photography Glen Luchford, Imaginer l’Amour Juliette Armanet, Alessandro Michele 2025-04-22T07:34:35Z https://addvertising.org/having-a-lovely-time-wish-you-were-here. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGZr1-cqS-U https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGZr1-cqS-U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGZr1-cqS-U/hqdefault.jpg Having a lovely time, wish you were here! Travel group Thomas Cook takes the British weather obsession to a new high/love (depending on your point of view) with this ad. Take a look and tell us what you think. And in answer to the question at the end, well, does it? Robert/Boisen & Like-minded Copenhagen, Thomas Cook home weather machine ad, weather and holidays, travel, weather 2019-02-16T14:32:56Z https://addvertising.org/zidane-beckham-respect. https://youtu.be/p9vAwesuAkU https://youtu.be/p9vAwesuAkU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p9vAwesuAkU/hqdefault.jpg Zidane + Beckham = Respect Two football legends in their own time - Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham - share their thoughts on what they respect about each other. What do you think of this Create Respect approach from Adidas? Adidas, football ads, World Cup Russia 2018, Iris agency, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham 2018-07-04T11:36:55Z https://addvertising.org/thierry-henry-david-beckham-make-a-crisp-point. https://youtu.be/7ltt5ZZsMtg https://youtu.be/7ltt5ZZsMtg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ltt5ZZsMtg/hqdefault.jpg Thierry Henry, David Beckham make a crisp point Well, it's clearly meant to be amusing, but judging by some viewer comments, this ad for Walkers crisps is causing more derision than chuckles. French professional football coach, pundit, sports broadcaster and former player Thierry Henry steals a march on former England professional player David Beckham as they watch a football match together. Your reaction? Walkers crisps, Thierry Henry & David Beckham, footballers in ads 2024-04-19T12:48:44Z https://addvertising.org/nike-serves-up-ai-serena-williams. https://youtu.be/MolaiWzGF4w https://youtu.be/MolaiWzGF4w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MolaiWzGF4w/hqdefault.jpg Nike serves up AI Serena Williams The idea behind this initiative from sports giant Nike was, according to the brand itself: "To explore the evolution of Serena Williams over her decades-long career, we used AI [artificial intelligence] to generate 130,000 games between Serena from two of her most defining career moments — her first Grand Slam in 1999 and her most recent in 2017." What effect does this have on you? Is it just another step in sucking the joy of random and mystique out of every human activity, or are you excited by the precision potential it could entail? Some will doubtless be asking how much impact it had on the environment to develop this level of analytics/entertainment - while AI is hailed as empowering us to work better with Nature in some ways, its development and use also involve a substantial carbon footprint. Nike, founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by sports coach Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, officially became Nike Inc in 1971 - taking its new name from the Greek goddess of victory. The match-up in this Nike campaign pits the Serena who won her first Grand Slam at the 1999 US Open versus her most recent win at the 2017 Australian Open, when she was two months' pregnant. The 40-year-old mother announced her retirement from tennis in August 2022, telling Vogue magazine that 'retirement' is not a word she likes, preferring to speak of 'evolution'. "I’ve been reluctant to admit to myself or anyone else that I have to move on from playing tennis," she acknowledges. "I hate that I have to be at this crossroads..... This sport has given me so much. I love to win. I love the battle. I love to entertain..... But these days, if I have to choose between building my tennis résumé and building my family, I choose the latter." She is also increasingly active in her investment portfolio, Serena Ventures, which has been an all-female company until they recently made what Serena ironically calls 'a diversity hire'by taking on a man. Does the Nike campaign seem like a fitting tribute to the ongoing legend? Nike 'Never Done Evolving', Nike Serena Williams AI, AI Serena Williams plays self, tennis training AI, sports analytics, AI in athletic training, AKQA Melbourne 2023-08-05T22:03:26Z https://addvertising.org/ridiculous-possibilities-at-tk-maxx. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuvqaBqUYw0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuvqaBqUYw0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JuvqaBqUYw0/hqdefault.jpg Ridiculous possibilities at TK Maxx We all love a bargain, don't we? Wacky spot from retail chain TK Maxx illustrates the joy of discounts on the good stuff. W+K London, Wieden & Kennedy, TK Maxx's ridiculous possibilities, designer clothing discounts, funny commercials 2021-06-18T15:54:04Z https://addvertising.org/insurance-stokes-the-parenting-fire. https://youtu.be/S0aXjcIsu3E https://youtu.be/S0aXjcIsu3E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S0aXjcIsu3E/hqdefault.jpg Insurance stokes the parenting fire What's your reaction to this ad by a US insurance company? Lots of people seem to find it what it was undoubtedly meant to be - amusing and memorable. Others take exception to the negative references to parenting, reflecting the minefield which humour in - and beyond - advertising has become. Insurance is one of the sectors which seems to make most use of humour in its commercials, perhaps to counteract the traditional impression that it's a stuffy, dry area. Anyway, this campaign is by well-established Progressive Insurance, founded in 1937 and now the largest motor insurance carrier in the U.S. Progressive Insurance The Firepit, insurance commercials, Arnold Worldwide 2026-01-02T17:37:10Z https://addvertising.org/can-a-hamster-sell-you-a-car. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XqDb_5hs0v8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/XqDb_5hs0v8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XqDb_5hs0v8/hqdefault.jpg Can a hamster sell you a car? A pretty mad 1'40" spot for the new Kia Soul Turbo shows a hamster running amok in a hospital. Would it sell the car to you? David&Goliath agency, Kia Soul Turbo hamster ad, Kia car commercials, amusing car commercials, 2018-07-01T01:00:08Z https://addvertising.org/paper-penguin-makes-poignant-plastic-free-point. https://youtu.be/22mDh1DtIRM https://youtu.be/22mDh1DtIRM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/22mDh1DtIRM/hqdefault.jpg Paper penguin makes poignant plastic-free point If you're ever frustrated by the lack of options for buying plastic-free products, you may take heart from this carefully created campaign for German detergent company Dash. It shows how the marvels of marine life are distorted by human plastic waste, through the deep dive of a papercraft penguin emitting human child noises in response to the disappointment and horrors it encounters. Does the creative depiction labour too hard, is it too contrived, or is this a point that cannot be made too many times in different ways until we all - corporations, governments, and individuals - pull together to put planet and life above profit and convenience? A key point to the ongoing Dash message is that avoidance of plastic is better than recycling, which is not in itself enough to solve the overall problem, at least with the current efficacy levels. Dash paper penguin, Dash detergents, plastic free packaging , plastic waste, plastic pollution, marine life, plastic in oceans, Serviceplan Cologne 2021-12-06T11:40:51Z https://addvertising.org/liquid-death-pushes-lip-embalm-for-a-killer-shine. https://youtu.be/7-v5g_X0bpM https://youtu.be/7-v5g_X0bpM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7-v5g_X0bpM/hqdefault.jpg Liquid Death pushes Lip Embalm for "a killer shine" Founded in 2017 as a canned water company and now selling selling still mountain water, sparkling water, and iced teas, Liquid Death - there's a hint in the name - has always based its advertising on an 'anti-advertising' and potentially offensive approach. “We’re trying to be the funniest thing in your feed that day," the brand told Morning Brew newsletter. "Those tropes, those jingles, the setups are so embedded in our consciousness, so when you can take this familiar thing and twist it and make it funny or unexpected, there’s tremendous bang for the buck.” See what you think of this latest effort, in which the brand's Glothar character goes full musical before a hint of incest creeps in...... Liquid Death x e.l.f. cosmetics, funny ads, first date make-up, teen cosmetics, Glothar, LD Creative Team 2026-01-15T10:14:12Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-beach-ball-brits-at-play-in-high-summer. https://youtu.be/1cAkYuQRrg4 https://youtu.be/1cAkYuQRrg4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1cAkYuQRrg4/hqdefault.jpg Burberry beach ball, Brits at play in 'High Summer' Talk about branding! Sun loungers, seagulls and a yacht named Check Mate feature in this evocative 45-second campaign by Burberry, as do model / actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and tennis star / brand ambassador Jack Draper. The iconic British brand known for its distinctive check fabrics celebrates its High Summer 2025 collection with an eclectic mix of images expressing pure enjoyment of the summer seaside experience. “We wanted to capture the joy of the British at play,” explains Chief Creative Officer Daniel Lee. “A kind of kick-start to the summer. Burberry is a brand for all the seasons, don’t forget.” What do you think of it? A refreshing watch? If you're wondering whether that beach ball is actually an item you can purchase, wwatch this space - I want to know too! Burberry High Summer 2025, luxury beachwear, luxury fashion diversification, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Burberry, Jack Draper for Burberry, director Drew Vickers 2025-04-29T08:46:35Z https://addvertising.org/bondi-vet-and-agro-compare-eating-habits. https://youtu.be/uujxnwt8v0A https://youtu.be/uujxnwt8v0A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uujxnwt8v0A/hqdefault.jpg Bondi Vet and Agro compare eating habits Uber Eats food delivery service deploys Australian humour for a new spot in its ‘Tonight I’ll Be Eating’ campaign. This one stars 'Bondi Vet’ Dr Chris Brown with iconic Australian puppet Agro. Enjoying the fun of it? 'Bondi Vet' is a factual TV series that follows the lives of veterinary surgeon Chris Brown at the Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital (near Bondi Beach), and emergency veterinarian Lisa Chimes at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), in the Sydney suburb of North Ryde. Media personality and popular puppet Agro is operated by comedian Jamie Dunn. Does the ad raise a smile or have you reaching for an Uber Eats delivery, now you see how varied their food range is? Uber Eats Australia, Bondi Vet, Agro Australian puppet, Dr Chris Brown, food deliveries, Special Group Australia 2020-11-11T10:14:04Z https://addvertising.org/planet-or-plastic-do-we-know-the-true-impact-of-our-everyday-lives. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/639/medium/Unknown.jpg?1529227302 Planet or plastic: do we know the true impact of our everyday lives? 2018-06-17T06:21:42Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-crashes-london-car-party. https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6Kg6_sjeh0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6Kg6_sjeh0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R6Kg6_sjeh0/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace crashes London car party Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Greenpeace, famed for its environmental activism, breaks in on a big auto industry jamboree in London and storms the platform to present the Volkswagen UK CEO with the Greenpeace Toxic Air Award 2017 - "an award that will literally take your breath away". Greenpeace Toxic Air Award 2017, Volkswagen UK Paul Willis embarrassment, car pollution, London air quality, toxic car fumes UK 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/one-way-or-another. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MHwiBRpHN48 https://www.youtube.com/embed/MHwiBRpHN48 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MHwiBRpHN48/hqdefault.jpg One way or another! Upbeat 40-seconds' worth with fab, simple visuals for Sky 1's new SING, Ultimate A Cappella series. Sure to get you wiggling in your seat! Cat Deeley presents. Sky 1 SING Ultimate A Cappella ad, Cat Deeley presents SING for Sky 1, singing talent TV shows, ads featuring lips 2020-03-05T21:09:11Z https://addvertising.org/argos-mascots-take-simon-bird-for-a-ride. https://youtu.be/Wt1thPCGf-4 https://youtu.be/Wt1thPCGf-4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wt1thPCGf-4/hqdefault.jpg Argos mascots take Simon Bird for a ride A jaunty little number for the Christmas 2025 suite of British ads - this one from the retailer Argos, which was originally set up in 1973 and now operates mainly with its parent company Sainsbury's. Fans of 'The Inbetweeners' will recognise actor Simon Bird, who played Will in the popular comedy TV series and films and brings his own particular style to the campaign. Argos' brand mascots Connie and Trevor turn sinister for this outing, which stands out as promoting the brand itself amid the Christmas trappings, rather than aiming to get across any emotionally meaningful messages. What do you think - good practical one, especially for the last-minute gift shopper, a bit meh, or a pleasantly cheerful effort? Argos 'Drive', Thought we were just for toys?, Christmas ads 2025, Simon Bird commercial, The&Partnership 2025-11-18T10:05:31Z https://addvertising.org/ownat-goes-all-owt-on-petcare-promo. https://youtu.be/XYz0aqCyKXU https://youtu.be/XYz0aqCyKXU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XYz0aqCyKXU/hqdefault.jpg Ownat goes all owt on petcare promo Whether or not you understand Spanish, you'll easily get the gist of this ad by dog and cat food brand Ownat. Set up in 2018, the brand is part of Catalan agro-alimentary cooperative Cotécnica, which is seeing double-digit growth as a result of its successful foray into premium pet food production and delivery. Though it's very much based on local production and natural, grain-free ingredients, Ownat stresses that this goes hand in hand with the latest tech for optimal outcomes. Tech plays a key part in the promotion itself: this campaign is attracting attention because of its use of artificial intelligence (AI) within a team that also features five singers, three musicians and specialised editors as well as creatives. Apart from the ease of clipping bits out of the music video-style ad for Tik-Tok or similar, and its instant availability in various languages, Ownat points out that using AI for the shoot avoids any distress or stress for real animals. Something is definitely working - the homegrown brand now operates in / exports to 48 countries, including China. Ownat COMO ES NATURAL, LES ENCANTA, Catalan premium pet food company, natural ingredients pet food, AI in advertising 2026-03-15T11:55:30Z https://addvertising.org/boots-christmas-2017. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9cAhAqgLiIA https://www.youtube.com/embed/9cAhAqgLiIA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9cAhAqgLiIA/hqdefault.jpg Boots Christmas 2017 Boots is shifting strategy to focus on Boots Christmas 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/seeing-the-olive-oil-harvest-from-a-surreal-angle. https://youtu.be/SSboem6SI38 https://youtu.be/SSboem6SI38 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SSboem6SI38/hqdefault.jpg Seeing the olive oil harvest from a surreal angle Young olive oil and mayo company Graza is already gaining a reputation for surprising visuals with a surrealistic tang to them, and this one, 'The Harvest', is no exception. The brand aims to put high quality olive oil into everyone's kitchen at a fair price. Co-founder Andrew Benin's story explains the quirkiness and the visual twists - the notion was born when he was living in Spain with his Spanish wife and in-laws. "You are driving through a magnificent landscape, rest stops offering the best home cooked meals you’ve ever had, and Olive trees everywhere the eye can see. I mean 4 hours of magnificent Olive trees.On that trip, I feel like I tasted olive oil for the first time," runs part of his tale. Now US customers are benefiting from that experience. Purists will point with a turned-up nose at the plastic squeezy bottle packaging, but there's no arguing with the understanding of an age-old health food as reflected in this ad - agree? Graza 'The Harvest', olive oil commercials, nice&frank 2026-03-07T12:23:11Z https://addvertising.org/digital-id-they-want-to-use-our-data-to-control-the-masses. https://youtu.be/R3UgDjPBqp8 https://youtu.be/R3UgDjPBqp8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R3UgDjPBqp8/hqdefault.jpg Digital ID: "They want to use our data to control the masses" Not what we might expect from a classic ad, but a punchy presentation of what the Together Declaration movement in Britain is all about, by Welsh politician and author of 'To Catch A Thief' Richard Taylor. The controversial figure - who recently resigned as head of the 'far-right' Advance Party in Wales "for personal reasons" - lays out the case against digital ID, currently a hot topic in the UK and beyond. #Together says it "unites people throughout the UK to uphold freedom and fundamental democratic rights". Under the slogna Take Back Democracy, it focuses on areas of concern such as compulsory digital ID and its attendant security risks, civil liberties, Covid shot injury recompense / accountability, and freedom of speech and protest. Together Declaration Richie Taylor, Together Take Back Democracy Tour, UK socio-political organisations, Wales, grassroots political movements, Welsh politician Richard Taylor, UK democracy 2026-03-10T10:58:22Z https://addvertising.org/versace-takes-us-on-a-fantasy-homeward-road-trip-for-the-holidays. https://youtu.be/jsLULzTgJE4 https://youtu.be/jsLULzTgJE4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jsLULzTgJE4/hqdefault.jpg Versace takes us on a fantasy homeward road-trip for the holidays Luxury fashion house Versace takes us out for a spin in this lusciously retro yet very contemporary holiday season campaign, designed to capture the spirit of freedom so many of us have been missing in a year disrupted by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Fling your troubles to the four winds and immerse yourself in a fantasy trip homewards, with fellow travellers Irina Shayk, Adut Akech, Runtown, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Louis Baines, Mika Schneider, Fien Kloos and Evelina Lauren. Versace says they aimed to capture "the anticipation of reuniting with family, friends and loved ones - presenting scenic landscapes that highlight the many different journeys that will be taken this season. From wintry mountain escapes to tropical backdrops, the fashion film and accompanying imagery spotlights the uniqueness of our ways of celebrating. The journey home, which can be also be spiritual rather than physical, feels even more significant during these times of distance. At the center of the campaign is an appreciation of love and connection, with an optimism that together we can create a better world." Agree or disagree? What do you feel about the dog's cameo? Makes the film? or a bit out of place? Versace Home for the Holidays, fashion houses holiday commercials, Christmas ads, Christmas 2020, haute couture, Irina Shayk, Adut Akech, Runtown, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Louis Baines, Mika Schneider, Fien Kloos, Evelina Lauren 2020-11-17T12:29:52Z https://addvertising.org/ball-refreshment-cart-takes-a-gentle-swipe-at-golf. https://youtu.be/dl0Bcf0Isso https://youtu.be/dl0Bcf0Isso https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dl0Bcf0Isso/hqdefault.jpg Ball Refreshment Cart takes a gentle swipe at golf With the British Open underway, golf aficionados have their eyes fixed on the international players - including Americans Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler - at the Royal Troon course in Scotland. For those less informed/involved, Wikipedia explains: "The Open is one of the four men's major golf championships, the others being the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open.... It is called The Open because it is in theory "open" to all, i.e. professional and amateur golfers. In practice, the current event is a professional tournament in which a small number of the world's leading amateurs also play, by invitation or qualification". LIke many sports, golf is big business at this level: this year's winner will trouser £2.38m ($3.1m). So this cheeky campaign from men's underwear firm SAXX runs a certain risk in bringing some humour into a serious stratosphere. SAXX has built a reputation for light-touch ads supporting its claim to produce 'Life-Changing Men's Underwear' largely thanks to its trademark BallPark Pouch® design technology. What do you think of this ad? All very well for lesser sports, but golf is sacred? Or fits well with the game? SAXX The Ball Refreshment Cart​, men's golf commercial, golf ads, men's underwear, funny ads, Quality Meats agency 2024-08-28T11:07:05Z https://addvertising.org/valentino-garavani-rockstud23-a-lesson-in-craftsmanship. https://youtu.be/kmifXv13gQg https://youtu.be/kmifXv13gQg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kmifXv13gQg/hqdefault.jpg Valentino Garavani Rockstud23: a lesson in craftsmanship Here's a change from the 'unboxing' trend, where we watch a video of someone unpacking and critiqueing a product in detail. Italian luxury fashion house Valentino, founded in 1960, reverses that format to show the 'boxing' of one of their creations. In just over a minute, it manages to illustrate the very early stages - which almost look like a 'you can do this for yourselves at home, kids' - right through the precision hand-building to the gorgeous presentation of a Rockstud23 bag. I know, I watched it for the name, too. In an age where mass availability works alongside individual personalisation, luxury brands have been swift to highlight what makes them worth the money. Attributes such as craftsmanship and longevity are the new exclusivity powering their continued appeal. This campaign is part of a series by Valentino called Mastery Tales, encapsulating hours, days and decades of skill in a minute or two - boxing design through visual precision. What do you think of the ad? Valentino Garavina Rockstud23 bag, luxury bags, Valentino Mastery Tales, luxury craftsmanship, making of Rockstud23 bag, women's luxury handbags 2023-08-17T10:41:36Z https://addvertising.org/the-magic-of-manuka. https://youtu.be/L-92rdO0cfw https://youtu.be/L-92rdO0cfw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L-92rdO0cfw/hqdefault.jpg The magic of Manuka Tennis champion Novak Djokovic is a keen advocate of New Zealand Manuka honey: he started taking two spoonfuls every day as part of his rigorous diet after discovering that he was gluten intolerant and eliminating both gluten and dairy from his eating regimen. Produced in New Zealand by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush, Manuka honey is one of the most unique and beneficial forms of honey in the world, and is renowned for its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial benefits. Now, high street health food chain Holland & Barrett is taking a stand against fake Manuka honey products which have emerged on the market. It's bringing in a 'Certified by New Zealand' authentication stamp for its Manuka honey products, citing their New Zealand provenance and compliance with definitions of the honey. What do you think of the ad? Manuka honey bees, health and honey, Holland & Barrett, New Zealand Manuka honey, Pablo London, MPC London, fake Manuka 2018-08-12T07:15:27Z https://addvertising.org/uk-government-deploys-pink-kittens-to-teach-road-safety. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AmcbxgBZbr0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AmcbxgBZbr0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AmcbxgBZbr0/hqdefault.jpg UK government deploys pink kittens to teach road safety With mobile phone use in vehicles causing increasing numbers of serious accidents and fatalities, the British government's road safety platform THINK! has brought out a fast-moving ad featuring pink kittens to illustrate how easily our attention can be distracted. Though it is illegal to use a handheld 'phone while driving in the UK, road safety charity Brake said recently that 11 million Britons admitted to receiving or making a call while driving, while five million admitted taking photos or video at the wheel. Apple has just introduced in-built software called Do Not Disturb While Driving to its iOS 11 iPhone which blocks calls/messages and lets the owner's contacts know they are driving. The move was welcomed by the RAC's Be Phone Smart campaign, whose spokesperson said: "We need organisations to work together and to come up with creative ways of helping drivers realise that no text or tweet while driving is worth the risk." Five people a day die on Britain's roads. AMV/BBDO, Brake, RAC Be Phone Smart,THINK! pink kittens ad, mobile phone use while driving UK 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/santa-stumbles-into-a-war-zone. https://youtu.be/jcvONHDUvww https://youtu.be/jcvONHDUvww https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jcvONHDUvww/hqdefault.jpg Santa stumbles into a war zone Find out how in this hard-hitting campaign from the International Committee of the Red Cross, whose work includes reuniting families separated by conflict or natural disasters. Does it make you feel differently about our Christmas festivities? ICRC, Red Cross, war zones, adam&eveDDB, children in conflict zones, Christmas 2018, families in war 2018-12-03T07:50:52Z https://addvertising.org/keep-control-guys-says-silver-fox-stirling-gravitas. https://youtu.be/3NKvN7U5RXQ https://youtu.be/3NKvN7U5RXQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3NKvN7U5RXQ/hqdefault.jpg Keep control guys, says silver fox Stirling Gravitas Urine leakage is not apparently a fun topic, but this one-minute campaign certainly puts humour into it with vignettes into the life of Bond-style, deadpan hero Stirling Gravitas. It's by Swedish brand TENA, which makes pads and other incontinence products for all ages. One viewer said he (ironically) peed himself laughing at this ad. What do you think of it? Have you seen any better/worse ones on the subject? TENA Stirling Gravitas, male incontinence, urine leakage, AMV BBDO, funny ads 2023-08-31T07:56:31Z https://addvertising.org/zendaya-brings-on-the-zone-dreamers. https://youtu.be/6JHI9L9RNv8 https://youtu.be/6JHI9L9RNv8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6JHI9L9RNv8/hqdefault.jpg Zendaya brings On the Zone Dreamers If you're not familiar with Swiss running shoes On, this ad may leave you perplexed. On the other hand, you may enjoy it just for any or all of the US actress/singer Zendaya, stylist , Law Roach or Nadia Lee Cohen visuals elements. For some, it will be about taking strength in athletic teamwork, and for many it will no doubt all come together in a glorious peak of chic and cheeky inspiration. Zendaya, 28, says it was a joy to work on the On campaign: “Teaming up with Nadia for the first time brought such a unique energy to the set, and collaborating with Law — as always — made the experience even more special. This campaign is about courage, friendship and the kind of trust that gives you the freedom to step outside your comfort zone and try something new.” On x Zendaya 'Zone Dreamers', running shoes, Swiss brand On, Nadia Lee Cohen, Law Roach, 2025-04-16T07:56:08Z https://addvertising.org/is-alexa-out-to-get-chris-hemsworth. https://youtu.be/ha92_hfK9Po https://youtu.be/ha92_hfK9Po https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ha92_hfK9Po/hqdefault.jpg Is Alexa+ out to get Chris Hemsworth? Asked and answered in this Super Bowl 2026 commercial from tech giant Amazon. It takes a cheeky sideswipe at many people's fears that the rampant development of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the diminishing of the human experience, and even the end of the human race as we know it. The 'catastrophising' technique reflected in this ad deftly dismisses such profound issues as laughable through the nicely judged performances of its non-AI protagonists, Australian actor/producer Chris Hemsworth and model/actress Elsa Pataky. Amazon says Alexa+ can be playful as well as helpful: "This next-generation AI assistant delivers a natural, conversational experience that helps you manage your home, stay organized, discover entertainment, and connect with thousands of services". Alexa+ Chris Hemsworth, next-generation AI, AI home assistants, Elsa Pataky commercial, Super Bowl commercials 2026, Hollywood actors in commercials, Amazon in-house 2026-02-19T11:16:05Z https://addvertising.org/house-of-fraser-launches-christmas-is-coming-for-you-campaign-with-laura-mvula-s-help. https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2uPAWrgL6s https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2uPAWrgL6s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L2uPAWrgL6s/hqdefault.jpg House of Fraser launches Christmas Is Coming For You campaign with Laura Mvula's help Dance and movement feature heavily in the 1'21" commercial, with choreography by Suzette Brissett and Laura Mvula's reinterpretation of the Fugees' 'Ready Or Not'. The phrase 'ready or not' will surely strike a chord with all the harassed people racing round for gifts and food to make the festive season perfect for their loved ones! Does the ad make you feel the answers are all inside House of Fraser, or that you may as well give up now on trying to do it all?! house of fraser Christmas 2016, gift shopping at house of Fraser, 18 feet & rising, ready or not track, finding family Christmas gifts 2018-12-23T16:19:55Z https://addvertising.org/giffgaff-offers-fun-freedom-in-fanciful-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MuJLX6dOtR4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/MuJLX6dOtR4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MuJLX6dOtR4/hqdefault.jpg Giffgaff offers fun, freedom in fanciful ad Amusing 1'30" spot to soothe your soul, tickle the fancy and take you into the weekend - whatever day it is, and whether or not you use Telefonica's mobile network Giffgaff, are vigorously researching your comms options, or just want to cling to your clam.... Whowotwhy agency, giffgaff owned by O2 and Telefonica, best value mobile network in UK, what is giffgaff 2019-04-11T08:39:08Z https://addvertising.org/when-is-an-ad-not-an-ad-when-it-s-india-s-art. https://youtu.be/tuJqH584KIg https://youtu.be/tuJqH584KIg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tuJqH584KIg/hqdefault.jpg When is an ad not an ad? When it's India's art If you've ever wondered how automotive batteries could be related to visual art, here's the answer. India's top-selling vehicle battery company, Exide Industries Ltd, paints a fascinating picture of a nation constantly on the move in this unusual ad. As the company says, millions of vehicles travel across the length and breadth of India, and "this moving canvas captures the everyday journeys using numerous indigenous folk art styles set in motion to an ethno-fusion track played with musical instruments intrinsic to India". Indigenous folk styles and art forms artforms including Gond, Kalamkari, Thangka, Pithora, Patachitra, Ganjifa, Kalighat, Madhubani, Bastar, Miniature Painting, Bhil, Pichwai, Chittara, Warli, and Kurmli Sohrai, are woven together in the intricate depiction. The result is simultaneously suggestive of both epic journeys and the everyday of forward movement. What do you think of it? One of those ads you can watch again and again; a piece of art that celebrates Indian culture; an attention-grabbing blend of business and leisure? Exide The Moving Canvas, India Moves on Exide, automotive batteries, Indian art, vehicle batteries India, car commercials, Subhajit Mukherjee, Sourish Mitra, Wunderman Thompson South Asia 2023-04-10T09:18:51Z https://addvertising.org/renault-s-new-ambassador-is-a-virtual-one. https://youtu.be/pAYrIkr5jpA https://youtu.be/pAYrIkr5jpA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pAYrIkr5jpA/hqdefault.jpg Renault's new ambassador is a virtual one The French car-maker puts its new SUV Kadjar model into the hands of Liv, a virtual driver who's a blank canvas at the outset and goes on to experience what driving the vehicle is really like. With the slogan 'Escape to real', Renault wants to prove the extent to which the on-board experience is authentic and thrilling, and that "even though Liv is entirely virtual, the experience itself is completely real and so much more rewarding". What do you think of the campaign? Wondering how virtual Liv would look after a week on the school run when half the roads are dug up, you've got raging PMT, and you're under pressure at work? Is Liv creepy or inspiring? Renault Kadjar, virtual driver, virtual driving, SUV, car ads, Publicis Conseil 2019-02-27T06:19:43Z https://addvertising.org/gluten-free-tastes-like-cardboard-eat-those-words. https://youtu.be/It_ArHXPoT4 https://youtu.be/It_ArHXPoT4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/It_ArHXPoT4/hqdefault.jpg Gluten-free tastes like cardboard? Eat those words! “If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard people say that gluten-free food tastes like cardboard, I’d be a rich lady," says Cherie Lyden, the owner of Wholegreen Bakery in Sydney, Australia. "We’ve been proving the sceptics wrong for years, but with The Cardboard Cake we’re taking it to the next level and tackling the misconceptions head on.” Lyden set up the company after she and her daughter were diagnosed with coeliac disease. The condition, whose common symptoms are diarrhoea, stomach ache and bloating, prevents the body from taking in nutrients as the immune system attacks its own tissues after gluten consumption. Gluten-free eating has become increasingly popular as more people are diagnosed with intolerance to the protein, which is found in wheat and all its species (including spelt), and other grains. What do you think of the tongue-in-cheek ad, serving up a 'cardboard' cake created out of delicious ingredients that's designed to get the gluten-free sceptics literally eating their words? Wholegreen Bakery The Cardboard Cake, gluten-free baking,coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, ads tackling misconceptions, The Hallway agency 2024-03-13T09:30:00Z https://addvertising.org/gym-trials-run-for-your-bun-exercise-cafe. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UuaasovQPhw https://www.youtube.com/embed/UuaasovQPhw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UuaasovQPhw/hqdefault.jpg Gym trials Run for Your Bun exercise cafe David Lloyd Clubs has come up with a novel way to get London's office workers off their buns and more fitness-aware with this 'exercise to pay for your lunch' pilot. Run for Your Bun, fitness and wellbeing, healthy eating for office workers, david lloyd Clubs 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/healthy-school-meals-do-you-give-a-sausage. https://youtu.be/bDtdqRqrawU https://youtu.be/bDtdqRqrawU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bDtdqRqrawU/hqdefault.jpg Healthy school meals: Do you give a sausage? Light touch for a serious topic with this appealing 1'15" footage of British schoolkids explaining why a new charity called 'Chefs in Schools' is needed to put healthy meals in front of all children when they're at school. "For too many children, it's the only proper meal of the day they get," says one school governor and grandparent. Awareness of the kind of food being served to schoolchildren has grown thanks to efforts by celebrities like chef/restaurateur Jamie Oliver and footballer Marcus Rashford. Now, culinary stars and food campaigners including Prue Leith and Tom Kerridge are backing a campaign to highlight the importance of quality school meals, as part of the UK-wide Chefs in Schools initiative. “This is a cause close to my heart," says Kerridge. "It’s heartbreaking to think that 4.2 million children in the UK are living in poverty, no child should go to bed hungry but far too many do. Serving good food in schools is vital if we want children to learn and reach their potential.” What do you think of the campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the charity, asking people to donate, write to their MPs, and speak constructively to schools about how to make lunches as healthy as possible? It also encourages schools to sign up to a School Food Charter, which is a commitment to serving freshly made, high quality school meals. Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Chefs in Schools and author of the National Food Strategy, said: “We have an obesity crisis in this country, although you can’t fix everything with school food, you have such a vital time to intervene in how children interact with food so if you can teach them through the food they eat in the dining hall, you have an opportunity to shape their eating habits for life. In many school kitchens there are staff interested in food who want to cook it. We’re saying to schools, sign up to the charter and give your kitchen teams the training and freedom to make great school food from scratch that will fuel the future well.” Does the playful, positive tone of the footage strike a good chord for the parents, teachers and politicians it wants to influence? Chefs in Schools, Give a Sausage campaign, healthy school meals, healthy food for schoolkids, British school children, UK child obesity, BBH London 2021-10-07T12:53:29Z https://addvertising.org/dolce-gabbana-casa-space-embraces-emotions-in-love-letter-of-interiors. https://youtu.be/-QMKjJzKKp4 https://youtu.be/-QMKjJzKKp4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-QMKjJzKKp4/hqdefault.jpg Dolce&Gabbana Casa: 'Space embraces emotions' in love letter of interiors As many of us were languishing in home prisons during the Covid lockdowns of recent years, we may have been dreaming of these kind of surroundings, or of distant loved ones.... Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana was working behind the scenes to make such dreams come true, it seems from this luscious campaign for their home interiors Casa Collection. What do you make of this ad for the move indoors, which was previewed in 2021 and became available mainly online in 2022? The campaign is described as "A love letter read through objects, sensations and moving bodies". Apparently DGCasa partnered with a number of outstanding Italian craftspeople and companies for surroundings and installations highlighting the lushness of the interior furniture, fittings and ornaments in the four ranges of the Casa brand. For example, Barovier & Toso, which works with the world-famous Murano glass, partnered with DGCasa to create five spectacular chandeliers requiring some 20,000 pieces of hand-blown glass. Does the opulence and languishing loveliness appeal, or does the ad strike a different chord for you? Perhaps you are simply enjoying the photographic sensuality and skill achieved by the fashion duo Mert&Marcus, who are well-known for advances in digital manipulation in their work. Dolce&Gabbana home, DG Casa, luxury interiors, Mert&Marcus, fashion photography, home decor, luxury homes 2022-06-15T13:19:58Z https://addvertising.org/antonio-gutierrez-becoming-a-refugee-is-never-a-choice. https://youtu.be/5TFG3GL06bs https://youtu.be/5TFG3GL06bs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5TFG3GL06bs/hqdefault.jpg Antonio Gutierrez: "Becoming a refugee is never a choice" With conflict and its consequences of refugees and asylum-seekers still major components of our global landscape, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Gutierrez, issued this statement to mark World Refugee Day 2025: "Today, we recognize the millions of refugees forced to flee war, persecution, and disaster. Every individual carries a story of profound loss – of a family uprooted and a future upended. Many face closed doors and a rising tide of xenophobia. From Sudan to Ukraine, from Haiti to Myanmar, a record number of people are on the run for their lives – while support is dwindling. And host communities, often in developing countries, are shouldering the greatest burden. This is unfair and unsustainable. But even as the world falls short, refugees continue to show extraordinary courage, resilience and determination. And when given the chance, they contribute meaningfully – strengthening economies, enriching cultures, and deepening social bonds. On this World Refugee Day, solidarity must go beyond words. Solidarity must mean boosting humanitarian and development support, expanding protection and durable solutions such as resettlement, and upholding the right to seek asylum – a pillar of international law. It must also mean listening to refugees and ensuring they have a voice in shaping their futures. And it must mean investing in long-term integration through education, decent work, and equal rights. Becoming a refugee is never a choice. But how we respond is. So let us choose solidarity. Let us choose courage. Let us choose humanity." While few would disagree with the sentiments expressed, other organisations call for much more vigorous efforts to address the root causes of what drives people to leave their homelands. Europe's Diem25 movement, for instance, stresses the need not just to: End deportations and detention; Open safe and legal routes for all people on the move; Support host and migrant communities alike; but also to: Confront the root causes: war, exploitation, climate crisis, occupation. UN World Refugee Day 2025, António Gutierrez refugees, asylum seekers, human rights, war displacement, Diem25, UN Yemen 2025-06-20T08:43:09Z https://addvertising.org/cheryl-hole-tops-the-virgin-christmas-tree. https://youtu.be/p7To7rVTABg https://youtu.be/p7To7rVTABg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p7To7rVTABg/hqdefault.jpg Cheryl Hole tops the Virgin Christmas tree US drag queen RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant, Cheryl Hole, kicks off Virgin Media's festive season 2019 with sparkling gift promises in this cheeky, cheerful spot. The British telephone, television and internet provider is running 25 days of giveaways for its customers. Grand prizes include tickets for two on their new cruise line Virgin Voyages, cases of Virgin Wines for a year, stays in Richard Branson’s exclusive lodges and more. The best bit? The 25th day isn’t just one grand (epic, in fact) prize—it’s every epic prize—one mega pressie pot all gifted to one lucky winner. Are you rushing to change provider? Virgin Media, Christmas 2019, Cheryl Hole, Virgin 25 days giveaway, Christmas giveaways, RAPP UK 2020-02-01T02:27:41Z https://addvertising.org/what-the-football-has-nike-done-it-again. https://youtu.be/y5Jg9Wxc6yo https://youtu.be/y5Jg9Wxc6yo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y5Jg9Wxc6yo/hqdefault.jpg "What the... football!" Has Nike done it again? With the eyes of footie fans riveted to the Women's World Cup, the USA's defending champions have their work cut out to 'three-peat' - which means to win a particular sporting championship three times, especially consecutively. England are 7/2 second favourites to win the 2023 Women's World Cup, with only USA ahead of the Lionesses at 9/4 in the betting. What do you think of this ad, where sports apparel giant Nike mamages to cram in a ton of information about the current stars of the pitch, within the device of someone just waking up to today's game? As the US multinational puts it: "A slippery banana peel. A 24-year nap. And a fever dream full of football’s greatest athletes. This is football in 2023—it’s a great day to be awake. Our starting 11: Ada Hegerberg, Alex Morgan, Asisat Oshoala, Chloe Kelly, Debinha, Grace Geyoro, Kadeisha Buchanan, Megan Rapinoe, Sam Kerr, Sophia Smith, and Wang Shuang". For the less informed, the promotion's a great way to start getting familiar with the big names, while those in the know will probably enjoy the wit and pace of the commercial. Brands are waking up to the fact that there's huge marketing potential in the field of women's sports, which continue to excite plenty of interest despite a pre-existing 90/10% imbalance with men's tournaments in terms of media coverage. The 2019 women's World Cup saw US TV ad spend of $96 million, while the 2020 men's figure was $350 million. This time around, brands are scrabbling to get in on the advertising action, and the UK's BBC and ITV terrestrial TV networks are broadcasting all 64 matches among 32 teams - considerably up from the 2019 edition where 24 teams competed. Forbes reports that: "The first FIFA Women’s World Cup was held in 1991, 61 years after the first men’s tournament in 1930. In terms of growth comparisons, the women’s tournament overall attendance numbers (estimated 1.1 million to 1.5 million) are outpacing the men’s at their own 30-year mark (800,000)". Is Nike keeping pace with their renowned branding edge in this campaign? Your thoughts invited! Nike What The Football, women's world cup 2023 commercials, Nike commercials 2023, women's sports ads, USA women's football, Wieden Kennedy Portland 2025-05-30T22:00:29Z https://addvertising.org/tv-still-a-gathering-point. https://youtu.be/8yM5oazks1s https://youtu.be/8yM5oazks1s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8yM5oazks1s/hqdefault.jpg TV, still a gathering point? Drawing on historic images of the Apollo 11 moon landings of 50 years ago, this Samsung ad shows people gathering together to witness the dramatic moment in 1969 on televisions around the world. This is then brought forward to the modern day as we see the same characters watch this era-defining moment 50 years later, now in stunning resolution and full color, on the new Samsung QLED 8K TV. Does it have an emotional impact on you? Did you need to 'be there' in 1969 to get the full effect? Is TV still a focal point for you and your loved ones? Samsung, QLED 8K TV, Apollo 11 documentary, adam&eveNYC, Samsung Electronics 50th 2019-05-24T08:43:20Z https://addvertising.org/struggling-to-find-the-perfect-dad-s-gift. https://www.youtube.com/embed/oqGU4X6MIm8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/oqGU4X6MIm8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oqGU4X6MIm8/hqdefault.jpg Struggling to find the perfect dad's gift? British company Not On The High Street specialises in the kind of personalised gifts you wouldn't find in regular stores. There are all kinds of items from small jewellery makers, chocolatiers, individual craftspeople and so on. This ad focuses on what's not on the high street for all those deserving dads out there. Mother agency, Notonthehighstreet dads, gifts for dads, gifts for men, personalised gifts UK 2022-05-20T18:51:50Z https://addvertising.org/prince-charles-launches-climate-change-task-force. https://youtu.be/5KsOZjxHEes https://youtu.be/5KsOZjxHEes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5KsOZjxHEes/hqdefault.jpg Prince Charles launches climate change task force Britain's future king Prince Charles is renowned for speaking out and taking action on a series of topics for environmental and social improvement over the decades. In this footage, released by the Royal Family's YouTube channel, The Prince of Wales tells staff at Lloyd's of London insurance market “we have never needed you more”, as he urges them to join efforts in tackling climate change. The campaign launches the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Insurance Task Force, which the prince set up to help lead the insurance industry towards greener goals. “The urgency for action has, I fear, never been so great,” he stresses in his short address. Under the new initiaitve, insurance companies may be enpowered to pull cover from carbon-intensive companies that do not comply with efforts to transition to more sustainable business methods as part of the global goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. What do you think of the campaign, in which Charles thanks Lloyds of London for "ringing the bell twice"? Prince Charles, climate change, insurance taskforce, Carnegie-Brown, net zero carbon emissions, Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Insurance Task Force, British royal family, Lloyds of London 2021-06-25T08:20:55Z https://addvertising.org/russia-strikes-back. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/414/medium/414.jpg?1529227301 Russia strikes back! 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/kevin-hart-spank-horton-go-beyond-meat. https://youtu.be/VN04WVEZwUQ https://youtu.be/VN04WVEZwUQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VN04WVEZwUQ/hqdefault.jpg Kevin Hart, Spank Horton go Beyond Meat Plant-based food is a thing, and recent years have seen aggressive development of what some call 'fake meat' and others 'meat-free products'. Beyond Meat, promoted here in this comic double-whammy from the US actor/writers Kevin Hart and Spank Horton, is one of the best-known names in the sector. However, the Los Angeles-based company suffered sinking stocks over 2021 after what looked like a wildly successful IPO (initial public offering) in 2019. Reasons cited include reduced supply and demand during the Covid situation, rising labour costs, and the entry of a slew of new competitors. In 2022, celebrity Kim Kardashian was brought in to boost the brand, with mixed results. Her performance didn't halt the stock slide, and footage of her apparently relishing various Beyond Meat products soon came under derisive fire when sharp-eyed viewers spotted editing that indicated she may not have actually put any of the food into her mouth, let alone eaten and enjoyed it. Beyond Meat Chairman Seth Goldman hit headlines alongside Kardashian as his 1998 venture, Honest Tea, was cut from the production line at Coca Cola, which had bought the environmentally purposeful upstart in 2008 (40%) and 2011. In 2021, as Beyond Meat stocks were declining, Goldman applied his entrepreneurial skills to launching a new company, Eat the Change. Beyond Meat creates meat-free products that imitate the 'real thing', i.e. addressing an audience that wants to make a 'healthier' choice than real meat. Eat The Change, by contrast, deploys a chef to transform imperfectly-shaped mushrooms that might otherwise be wasted into mushroom jerky snacks. What do you think of the Hart/Horton ad for Beyond Meat? Fun and effective, disingenuous - fake meat is also heavy on resources and is highly questionable in health terms - or a disappointment for their own fans? As one viewer remarks, "Regenerative cattle grazing is better for the planet than fake lab meat. Come on Kevin." Your thoughts? Beyond Meat "Take Your BBQ Beyond", plant-based burgers, meat-free burgers, fake meat, food and health, climate change, Kevin Hart and Spank Horton, Kevin Hart commercials, funny ads, Hartbeat 2022-05-27T07:31:33Z https://addvertising.org/hide-the-pain-harold-makes-the-case-for-loyalty. https://youtu.be/wsDnhCZ-7cA https://youtu.be/wsDnhCZ-7cA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wsDnhCZ-7cA/hqdefault.jpg Hide the Pain Harold makes the case for loyalty In the era of instant gratification and results, it looks like good old loyalty may finally be making a comeback among the big brands. It´s something that fell out of sight and favour amid the endless options, fast-flowing choices and continual personalisation that come with the digital world. What do you think about this ad for British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone? Welcome just because it has the word 'happy' in the title, or just another bland brand exercise? Seventy-seven-year-old Hungarian engineer and internet model András Arató - aka Hide the Pain Harold - features with his trademark rigid smile to drive home the point. Vodafone Happy, telecomms commercials, loyalty in branding, András Arató ad, We Are Social 2022-08-04T08:27:18Z https://addvertising.org/exam-collection-only-bargains-are-hard-ones-in-this-shop. https://youtu.be/znD5Y0HhK8o https://youtu.be/znD5Y0HhK8o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/znD5Y0HhK8o/hqdefault.jpg Exam Collection - only bargains are hard ones in this shop Malted drinks manufacturer Bournvita (part of the Cadbury's group) takes over a fashion store and completely surprises potential customers in this social experiment ad out of India. You'll need to watch the whole three minutes to see how it plays out and what the point of an apparently super-annoying exercise is. Parents and teachers may want to pay particular attention to this unusual campaign around children's careers, futures and education. Bournvita, Indian children, Exam Collection ad, children's education, Ogilvy Mumbai 2019-04-08T14:03:29Z https://addvertising.org/flipkart-makes-sales-operatic. https://youtu.be/DC-GFfn68Pg https://youtu.be/DC-GFfn68Pg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DC-GFfn68Pg/hqdefault.jpg Flipkart makes sales operatic Best sale ad ever? Indian e-commerce company Flipkart flips the table with this quirky campaign that may have you watching more than once, it contains so much reflection of everyday life in a light yet meaningful way. The company says it wanted to be weird i the right way, a belives that the catchiness of SASA LELE hits that sweet spot. "It’s so strange, it’s smart. The audience will watch it once, then twice. Maybe thrice. SASA LELE is beyond possibilities – it’s not just a sale, it’s a DOUBLE SALE.” Agree or disagree? Flipkart SASA LELE, Flipkart 2025 Sale Nahi Dugna Sale, FCB KInnect 2025-04-25T07:55:20Z https://addvertising.org/has-amazon-taken-over-from-santa-claus. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UUXgMfFfOkY https://www.youtube.com/embed/UUXgMfFfOkY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UUXgMfFfOkY/hqdefault.jpg Has Amazon taken over from Santa Claus? The cloud-computing super-store promotes its delivery services with a one-minute ad that manages to make complicated logistics look simple through images and a soundtrack that'll stay with you for all the right reasons. This gently charming spot looks set to become a seasonal favourite. What do you think? Any Scrooges out there? We challenge you to watch this all-singing, all-dancing promotion without smiling! Lucky Generals, Amazon Christmas ad 2017, Amazon singing boxes, Amazon Give promotion, best christmas ads, amusing commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/dj-rangster-helps-launch-samsung-galaxy-a. https://youtu.be/NwFvlwe7HPo https://youtu.be/NwFvlwe7HPo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NwFvlwe7HPo/hqdefault.jpg DJ Rangster helps launch Samsung Galaxy A 'Awesome is for Everyone' says the ad launching Samsung's new smartphone, with a focus on its great camera and really long-lasting battery life - see how that's visualised! - and this is a bit of a mesmerising watch for all ages, not just the Gen Z it's aimed at. What do you think of it? Samsung Galaxy A, smartphone cameras, best smartphone battery life, DJ Rangster, Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, Riff Raff Films 2020-12-16T10:55:26Z https://addvertising.org/wicking-good-jeans. https://youtu.be/zXtVBy83MDk https://youtu.be/zXtVBy83MDk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zXtVBy83MDk/hqdefault.jpg Wicking good jeans Fast-paced ad from Levi's for their 'performance' jeans - made for our every move. The phrase 'moisture-wicking' caught our attention - hard to avoid if you're in the market for sports stuff, but what does it actually mean? Apparently clothing manufacturers are using tech and polyester to create garments that keep you dry even when you're sweaty, not to put too fine a point on it. Unlike cotton, which absorbs 7% of its weight in water, polyester only retains 0.4%, keeping your body and clothing a lot less damp. Anyway, now we've established that, what do we think of the ad? Does it inspire you to get up and get moving or are you content to take a more calm and cottony approach to life? Levi's performance jeans, best clothes for movement, active life, moisture-wicking clothes, casual fashion 2019-09-30T13:25:08Z https://addvertising.org/the-art-of-salvation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UBV2w3J1DzE https://www.youtube.com/embed/UBV2w3J1DzE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UBV2w3J1DzE/hqdefault.jpg The art of Salvation Stunning and beguiling 2-minute work entitled 'Salvation', animating objects found in second-hand shops. Created by Noah Harris and Andy Biddle for Village Green Records. One to watch again and again! Noah Harris and Andy Biddle, Channel 4 Random Acts series, Salvation for Village Green Records, animated artwork 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/jo1-explores-louis-vuitton-i-was-surprised-to-see-a-punching-bag-in-its-own-trunk. https://youtu.be/-MS69TLYaCA https://youtu.be/-MS69TLYaCA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-MS69TLYaCA/hqdefault.jpg JO1 explores Louis Vuitton: "I was surprised to see a punching bag in its own trunk" A new edition of the 'LOUIS VUITTON &' series, Japanese boy band JO1 here tours the luxury fashion house's Tokyo exhibition. JO1 emerged from a TV competition and comprises 11 members: Issei Mamehara, Ren Kawashiri, Takumi Kawanishi, Shosei Ohira, Shion Tsurubo, Ruki Shiroiwa, Keigo Sato, Syoya Kimata, Junki Kono, Sukai Kinjo, and Sho Yonashiro. Follow them through the showrooms and hear their reactions to the creations of a company set up in 1854 on the other side of the worldfromtheir home country. "Louis Vuitton has placed fashion in the context of culture," says the house itself, "bringing unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style and uncompromising quality. Today, the Maison remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine 'Art of Travel' through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical." What do you think of this promotional video capturing the reactions of young men to a traditional luxury fashion house? Louis Vuitton & Japan, Japanese group JO1, ジェイオーワン, luxury fashion Tokyo, JO1 tour LV, men and fashion 2023-11-24T16:06:43Z https://addvertising.org/movember-2019-kicks-off-with-spoof-in-britain. https://youtu.be/O9G5NF8XKfs https://youtu.be/O9G5NF8XKfs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O9G5NF8XKfs/hqdefault.jpg Movember 2019 kicks off with spoof in Britain Spoof in a good cause here as British personalities Stephen Fry, Bear Grylls, Nicole Scherzinger, Stephen Merchant, David Oyelowo and Tan France put a face to 2019's Movember, with the slogan 'Whatever you Grow Will Save a Bro'. They make a series of startlingly outrageous statements in this 1'48" spoof to promote what's become a five-million-strong movement since its inception in 2003. People wordlwide grow facial hair for the month of November to draw attention to and fundraise for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and male suicide. Movember has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to date. Are you a Movemberist? Do you like the spoof approach for 2019? Movember 2019, men's health, Stephen Fry, male suicide, testicular cancer, moustaches, facial hair 2019-10-30T03:08:21Z https://addvertising.org/break-the-routine-domestic-violence-represented-by-dance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Uq6AUWQTB0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Uq6AUWQTB0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Uq6AUWQTB0/hqdefault.jpg Break the routine: Domestic violence represented by dance With this piece of work, choreographed by Sidi Cherkaoui and backed by an Ellie Goulding track, the National Centre for Domestic Violence and Victim Support aim to raise awareness and let sufferers of domestic violence know that they can 'break the routine' and find help. The Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2014/15 shows that 1 in 4 women in England and Wales will experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes and that 6.7 million men and women have experienced domestic abuse at some point. dancer Jennifer White, dancer Jason Kittelberger, JWT, domestic violence figures England and Wales, finding a way out of domestic violence 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/do-they-know-it-s-covid-time-boris-johnson-and-the-superspreaders-song. https://youtu.be/xjG_VB-la7o https://youtu.be/xjG_VB-la7o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xjG_VB-la7o/hqdefault.jpg 'Do They Know It's Covid Time?' Boris Johnson and the Superspreaders song Political spoofers JOE.co.uk ring out a biting satire with this Christmas message starring a line-up of British politicians including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Matt Hancock, MP MIchael Gove and Secretary of State for the Home Department Priti Patel. All have been the butts of critical humour in the British TV satirical 'Spitting Image' series in 2020, not least because of the Conservative government's handling of the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The meticulously edited JOE seasonal message bites harder, taking the form of an adaptation of the 1984 charity song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in response to a TV documentary about famine in Ethiopia and performed by a gathering of British musical megastars as part of Band Aid. Itself a parody with dark lyrics about hunger in Africa belying the cheerful bell-ringing soundtrack, the song became the best-selling British single of all time and continues to hold up a mirror to our collective consciousness at a time of year when consumerism and over-consumption can go off the charts. What do you think of the JOE #DoTheyKnowItsCovidTime Superspreaders song? Horribly brilliant? Bit harsh, it's not easy being in government? Laughing and crying at the same time? JOE.co.uk, Do They Know It's Christmas parody, Do They Know It's Covid Time satire, Christmas 2020, COVID coronavirus UK, British government handling of Covid, political satire 2021-01-05T09:33:30Z https://addvertising.org/if-i-only-had-a-brain-audi-can-help. https://www.youtube.com/embed/q9jQ94ZfcPQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/q9jQ94ZfcPQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q9jQ94ZfcPQ/hqdefault.jpg 'If I Only Had A Brain' - Audi can help Soft rain and laid-back lyrics form the sound track to this reassuring spot for the car-maker's new high-tech vehicle. Strangely soothing... Bartle Bogle Hegarty, BBH agency, Audi Q5 hig tech car, best car commercials, Audi ads 2020-02-06T06:05:01Z https://addvertising.org/bakelite-museum. 2018-06-17T06:21:42Z https://addvertising.org/ralph-lauren-updates-its-dna-with-pre-fall-2021-teaser. https://youtu.be/u0F3dw7I4Eg https://youtu.be/u0F3dw7I4Eg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u0F3dw7I4Eg/hqdefault.jpg Ralph Lauren updates its DNA with pre-fall 2021 teaser What do you make of this campaign by popular mid-luxury fashion house Ralph Lauren? Fans are praising its bold rugby stripes teamed with earthy colours, and the way it updates classic looks with contemporary images of family/friends gathering. The style is very much that of a home movie shot with a handheld camera, enhancing the intimacy and enduring human aspects of fashion itself. Ralph Lauren, now 81, founded the company, which became best known for its sporty, clean-living, 'preppy' looks, in 1967. Drawing on his own interest in sports, he worked out of a small space in New York City's Empire State Building in the late Sixties until his break in 1969, when the high-end department store Bloomingdales offered him the first in-store boutique they had extended to any designer. How do you think this ad does in bringing together the old and new, classic and contemporary? Or are you just focused on the collection itself? Ralph Lauren pre-Fall 2021, Ralph Lauren ads, men's fashion, women's fashion, home movie-style in ads, fashion collections FW21 2021-09-07T12:29:51Z https://addvertising.org/colour-blindness-detection-book-launches-in-india. https://youtu.be/9Zht2KoioRo https://youtu.be/9Zht2KoioRo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Zht2KoioRo/hqdefault.jpg Colour Blindness Detection Book launches in India Colour blindness - which makes it hard for an individual to tell the difference between certain colours, often red and green - is estimated to affect one in 12 men and one in 200 women globally. This campaign highlights the issue for the 10 million children with the condition - caused by different light sensitivities in the retina - in India, and how it can lead to educational and confidence difficulties when it's not recognised. To address the issue, one of India’s largest schoolbook publishers, Navneet Education, has come up with a book which uses Ishihara-style techniques to help teachers and others to detect colour blindness early in children. According to Wikipedia: "The Ishihara test is a color vision test for detection of red–green color deficiencies. It was named after its designer, Shinobu Ishihara, a professor at the University of Tokyo, who first published his tests in 1917". “As a publisher shaping the minds of millions, we felt it was our responsibility to make early learning more inclusive,” Navneet Education says. “By embedding colour vision tests into the books children already use, we ensure that no child gets left behind.” Colour Blindness Detection Book by Navneet Education, color blindness in children, DEI India, DEI in education, children's education India, FCB Group India 2025-04-03T10:45:55Z https://addvertising.org/robot-abuse-is-it-a-thing. https://youtu.be/bPSLMX_V38E https://youtu.be/bPSLMX_V38E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bPSLMX_V38E/hqdefault.jpg Robot abuse: Is it a thing? This campaign demonstrating the Unitree G1 humanoid robot's new skills certainly raises some uncomfortable questions. The Chinese company's product has clearly come on in leaps and bounds in terms of anti-gravity stability and recovery from fall time. How do we feel about this whole thing? Some are apologising - not entirely jokingly - to the robots of the future about misuse / abuse / attack by humans. Others point out in a practical spirit that humanoid robots need to be able to perform any manoeuvre a human can as part of their functionality development. Some of us will be shaking our heads in a wonder yet to be defined, others questioning the environmental and ethical implications of this galloping tech dexterity. This ad ends with an explanation that this kind of extreme testing is not to be imitated, and a polite request that users "refrain from making any dangerous modifications or using the robot in a hazardous manner". Unitree describes itself as a civilian robotics company with excellent leadership in core robot parts, motion control, robot sensing and other comprehensive fields. Its mission? "To plant the science and technology tree of the world". Unitree G1 anti-gravity testing, robotics ethics, humanoid robots 2025 2025-09-30T09:50:51Z https://addvertising.org/everyone-knows-this-feeling-right-before-a-holiday. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bSPdf3VmuTs https://www.youtube.com/embed/bSPdf3VmuTs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bSPdf3VmuTs/hqdefault.jpg Everyone knows this feeling right before a holiday. "I shouldn't be here right now..." Is this the line you use in your last minute rush to go on holiday? This gentleman's luxury escape almost went very, very wrong... secret escapes, holiday, vacation, luxury break 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/traffic-jam-sweet-solution-for-uk-drivers. https://youtu.be/C5Mk8hp04aU https://youtu.be/C5Mk8hp04aU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C5Mk8hp04aU/hqdefault.jpg Traffic Jam - sweet solution for UK drivers As the United Kingdom negotiates the summer of staycations, real-time navigation and driving app Waze is promoting itself as the ultimate companion, pinpointing exactly where traffic jams are going to be before they even happen. It's also produced an actual, edible ‘Traffic Jam’, made from types of berries that grow along Britain’s ‘jammiest’ roads like the M1 motorway. "It was important to us that people could really get their hands on the Traffic Jam, taste it, and learn about how Waze can help them on their upcoming summer trips," says the Google subsidiary app. "If ‘making traffic jams enjoyable’ is the first thing we do in the UK, we’re excited about seeing where the next leg of the journey takes us.” Have COVID-19 restrictions compelled you to turn to Britain's roads for your holidays this year? Waze works on smartphones and tablet computers that have GPS support, providing turn-by-turn navigation information and user-submitted travel times and route details. What do you think of the ad itself? Time-wasting over-teching of life, or a sweet hook that catches your attention for a useful tool? Waze, Waze Traffic Jam, UK drivers, British road congestion, avoiding traffic jams in Britain, UK staycations 2021, Other agency 2021-07-19T09:48:59Z https://addvertising.org/beauty-goes-wild-as-pearl-based-jewellery-breaks-free. https://youtu.be/Od8PQ6BAie8 https://youtu.be/Od8PQ6BAie8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Od8PQ6BAie8/hqdefault.jpg Beauty goes wild as pearl-based jewellery breaks free Talk about day to evening wear.... In this case, the reverse, as an elegantly dressed woman apparently on a classically gorgeous evening out suddenly goes back to Nature. Australian-American actor Leila George stars as the honed heroine who's equally at home in sedate luxury surroundings as exercising her freedom and sculptural physique in the ruggedly beautiful landscapes of Australia's Kimberley Coast. The region is where advertiser Paspaley Pearls hails from. The group cultivates, farms, harvests, wholesales and retails South Sea pearls for the purposes of luxury jewellery supply and manufacture, according to its Wikipedia entry, and says it is "strong advocate of environmental responsibility within the pearling industry". The pearling industry rouses mixed reactions, with some claiming the added chemicals are environmentally harmful and the process distressing to the oysters used, while others point to the sustainability benefits. How do you respond to the campaign? Does it fill you with indignation or exhilaration, either or both? Paspaley Wild, Australian jewellery, Kimberly Coast, high-end jewelry, pearling, Leila George, photographer Jake Terrey Australian natural pearls, luxury jewellery, Adam Kiers, Playground Films, 72andSunny 2022-10-27T11:53:53Z https://addvertising.org/not-a-gun-so-what-is-it. https://youtu.be/LECUdEoSFXI https://youtu.be/LECUdEoSFXI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LECUdEoSFXI/hqdefault.jpg Not a Gun, so what is it? The Courageous Conversation Global Foundation, established to eradicate racism through inter-racial dialogue and social change, offers a stark illustration of the tensions - and too often tragedy - that can arise as a result of unconscious bias. With the Not a Gun campaign, it aims to makes the point that police and the community need to communicate effectively to end this kind of bias. The Foundation points out on its website that in the USA, police officers are trained for 58 hours in the use of firearms, but only eight hours in de-escalation skills. Do you think the campaign is effective? Courageous Conversation Global Foundation, firearms, guns, police powers, US police, racial bias, unconscious bias, Goodby & SIlverstein 2020-04-06T09:22:57Z https://addvertising.org/how-far-would-you-go. https://youtu.be/jaLw8bklpgc https://youtu.be/jaLw8bklpgc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jaLw8bklpgc/hqdefault.jpg How far would you go? The coffee company Nespresso, asks the trivial question of "How far would you go for a Nespresso?". The staring actors Gorge Clonney and Jean Dujardin show sacrifice and determination as they battle for the last cup of Nespresso coffee. Nespresso, Coffee, 2018-06-04T07:32:01Z https://addvertising.org/russia-s-kontur-makes-business-software-mesmerising. https://vimeo.com/618971722 https://vimeo.com/618971722 Russia's Kontur makes business software mesmerising Even for non-Russian speakers, this may well prove to be a fascinating one-minute watch. "Don't like numbers?" questions the compelling voiceover, then goes on to describe his own journey into business by studying every single detail repeatedly, then building his own company "in the rhythm of the night". The message - for Russian business software company Kontur - is relentless yet elusive. Does it do a good job of urging us to "Do it beautifully"? Kontur was set up back in 1988 and today "develops software for business, enabling easy cooperation between companies and their partners, companies and government" as well as streamlining internal processes via development and business solutions. What do you think of it? Mesmerising? Off-putting, it's a bit too mechanical and non-human? Perhaps even galvanising for those engaged in or embarking on their own business-building? Certainly it pushes home the title point "It's About The Detail".... Kontur "It's About Details", Kontur business software, Russian business and development software, business in Russia, Voskhod agency 2021-10-14T09:03:20Z https://addvertising.org/nike-unveils-2019-women-s-world-cup-football-strips. https://youtu.be/nCPFDkG6aK0 https://youtu.be/nCPFDkG6aK0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nCPFDkG6aK0/hqdefault.jpg Nike unveils 2019 Women's World Cup football strips More than 40 of the world Nike, Women's World Cup 2019, women's football, National Team Kit Unveil, women's sports 2020-04-12T00:56:16Z https://addvertising.org/hsbc-s-brexit-britain-parody-of-er-something. https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-1UNaA92fg https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-1UNaA92fg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V-1UNaA92fg/hqdefault.jpg HSBC's Brexit Britain parody of, er, something With Brexit suddenly a lot closer as 2018 gets underway, global banking group HSBC has come up with a tongue-in-cheek ad pointing out how Britain is part of 'something bigger' under the slogan 'Together We Thrive'. Comedian Richard Ayoade gives the visual gags and wording a slick touch to the strains of Edward Elgar JWT London, HSBC Global Citizen ad, HSBC Together We Thrive, bank ads, Brexit ad, anti-Brexit ad 2018-09-15T20:31:58Z https://addvertising.org/rio-2016-jack-whitehall-neck-and-neck-with-sir-bradley-wiggins. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XCX2sqbk4ZI https://www.youtube.com/embed/XCX2sqbk4ZI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XCX2sqbk4ZI/hqdefault.jpg Rio 2016: Jack Whitehall neck and neck with Sir Bradley Wiggins For a few moments anyway... Find out how in Samsung's mildly amusing campaign. Olympic cycling, British Olympic cyclists, Team GB at Rio, Samsung G7 2024-08-28T11:02:57Z https://addvertising.org/who-says-auto-parts-are-boring. https://www.youtube.com/embed/b8NgPQZnEKg https://www.youtube.com/embed/b8NgPQZnEKg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b8NgPQZnEKg/hqdefault.jpg Who says auto parts are boring? Aurgi, Rebeca, Mario Vaquerizo 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/abbey-clancy-dumps-peter-crouch-wanna-bet. https://youtu.be/J4bDK-HB4q0 https://youtu.be/J4bDK-HB4q0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J4bDK-HB4q0/hqdefault.jpg Abbey Clancy dumps Peter Crouch - wanna bet? No she hasn't! is the short answer. Irish gambling company Paddy Power posits an alternative dimension for English model and television personality Abbey Clancy, married to former football striker Peter Crouch - the 'long' one in the footage. We all wonder about second chances in life, and the online betting firm exploits those doubts in a wannabe amusing conceit to promote their Wonder Wheel product. Rich in UK-specific references, the ad whirls us through various scenarios which could have turned out so differently - many footie fans will relate to the reference to the video assistant referee (VAR), a match official in association football who assists the referee by reviewing decisions using video footage and providing advice to the referee based on those reviews. “We’ve all wondered how our lives might be different if given a second chance," says Paddy Power. "Like right now, I’d bet any money Crouchy wishes he didn’t agree to us giving him hair extensions that made him look a bit like Rodney from Only Fools and Horses. But sadly, unlike Paddy Power Games, he won’t get another chance to change his mind.” According to payments provider Xace, "online gaming in the UK took £6.4 billion GGY [gross gambling yield] in 2022. That's a slight decrease from the £6.9 billion of online GGY in 2021. This is likely explained by the end of lockdowns - people can once again visit betting shops or gamble at casinos in person". What do you think of the campaign? Paddy Power Wonder Wheel, Paddy Power Life With More Chances, Abbey Clancy commercials, Peter Crouch commercials, online gambling, online betting, BBH 2024-08-28T11:18:09Z https://addvertising.org/iranian-animator-makes-winter-film-to-help-refugees. https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2dXLfVtWdw https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2dXLfVtWdw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L2dXLfVtWdw/hqdefault.jpg Iranian animator makes winter film to Help Refugees Former refugee Majid Adin came into contact with the charity Help Refugees in 2015 at the Calais migrant camp which was dismantled. This fund-raising animated film, The Journey, reflects his own life experience while telling the harrowing story of a Syrian family, and aims to make us all a little more aware of the human costs of war. Blinkink TV film and video production London, Help Refugees charity, Majid Adin The Journey, air raids Iran, global wars 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/sneak-peek-at-the-2017-victoria-s-secret-fantasy-bra. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lzsHrxgBRzQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/lzsHrxgBRzQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lzsHrxgBRzQ/hqdefault.jpg Sneak peek at the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra And oh my, is it sparkly! U.S. lingerie company Victoria's Secret knows how to whip up excitement around its creations, with a yearly Secret Fashion show (scheduled to take place in Shanghai this year and broadcast on CBS on Nov 28), where the world's most glamorous cat-walkers strut their stuff with one chosen to wear the famous 'wings', and another singled out to show off the spectacular Fantasy Bra. In 2017, it's Brazilian model and mother-of-one Lais Ribeiro, 27 (an Angel since 2015) who'll be displaying the $2 million garment. Here, we go backstage with Lais to find out what this particular modelling assignment means to her, and to see the Champagne Nights bra up close and personal in all its jewel-encrusted glory. Victoria's Secret fantasy bra 2017, Lais Ribeiro models $2 million bra, Lais Ribeiro models Victoria's Secret Christmas Fantasy Bra 2017, Champagne Nights jewel-encrusted bra 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/off-to-do-your-laundry-don-t-forget-your-galaxy-s25-ultra. https://youtu.be/eFJ4_QEfu64 https://youtu.be/eFJ4_QEfu64 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eFJ4_QEfu64/hqdefault.jpg Off to do your laundry? Don't forget your Galaxy S25 Ultra South Korean multinational Samsung launches its Galaxy S25 Ultra with a series of 'Tips' ads focused on practical applications to the user when life gets tricky, rather than simply showing off its attributes. I chose this Laundry Tips one (there's also Recipe Tips and Study Tips) because, yes folks, I have been that person left with a doll-sized garment after careless washing.... And without the excuse of youth/inexperience. So, let's be honest and acknowledge that artificial intelligence - deployed through Galaxy S25’s conversational intelligence through Gemini Live- isn't just about dumbing us down, as some critics fear, but also about fishing us out of the soup when we've already been careless/ignorant. And that has to add to our life experience, right? The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in a the shape of sleek, strong titanium frame with durable Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2 display glass, and IP68-rated water resistance capacity. If you want to make a note of that, there's a built-in S Pen alongside the company's latest camera and editing tech. And it you're just wanting to buy, it's currently retailing round the £1,000 / US$1,300 / €1,200 mark. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Laundry Tips, smartphones, AI applications in everyday life, Google Gemini, conversational intelligence, BBH Singapore 2025-05-13T07:53:36Z https://addvertising.org/volvo-unveils-the-ultimate-safety-test. https://youtu.be/5smNcVoCepo https://youtu.be/5smNcVoCepo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5smNcVoCepo/hqdefault.jpg Volvo unveils the ultimate safety test Swedish brand Volvo has long been renowned for its attention to safety testing, but this two-minute footage takes the viewer into a new dimension, with the aim of broadening its focus to make sure sustainability becomes as ingrained in the company culture as safety always has been, says the company. Our guide Bjorn first takes us on a tour of Volvo’s safety tests over the decades, and then up north to the Arctic Circle, where he asks whether a 100-foot drop qualifies as the ultimate safety test. Watch the whole spot for some interesting look-back material with a dash of humour in the tone, and an unexpected twist for Bjorn as he stands proudly back for what he thinks is the ultimate safety test, only to be reminded by Mother Nature what we're really up against. What do you think of the campaign? Does it make you think any differently about which automaker you might pick based on environmental credentials? People are unlikely to stop buying cars, but with growing awareness of their impact on the planet, many drivers are looking electric and the main manufacturers are in a scramble to meet that demand. Volvo's pledge of sustainability by 2050 includes the goals to be fully electric by 2030 and, perhaps even more importantly since the environmental impact of batteries is often overlooked, to ensure that all its electric batteries are recyclable by 2040. Volvo Cars, Volvo Ultimate Safety Test, Volvo electric pledge, cars and climate change, electric vehivlces, EVs, Grey London 2021-04-19T09:10:58Z https://addvertising.org/the-return-of-aldi-s-kevin-the-carrot. https://youtu.be/GbfB5P6cswA https://youtu.be/GbfB5P6cswA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GbfB5P6cswA/hqdefault.jpg The return of Aldi's Kevin the Carrot! In a sly dig or homage (you choose) to a soft drink manufacturer's Christmas campaign, Kevin the Carrot is back but this time he's landed himself in a spot of bother.. #SaveKevin Psyop, UM Manchester, Kevin the Carrot, Aldi, Christmas 2018 2019-11-20T17:34:32Z https://addvertising.org/life-paint. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CfWzeGlaFvI https://www.youtube.com/embed/CfWzeGlaFvI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CfWzeGlaFvI/hqdefault.jpg Life Paint Car-maker Volvo's spray-on paint aims to help avoid accidents involving cyclists cycling, road accidents, traffic, driving, crash 2021-07-30T21:54:44Z https://addvertising.org/project-hail-mary-trailer-ryan-gosling-emma-stone-team-up-again-for-sci-fi-favourite. https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m08TxIsFTRI/hqdefault.jpg 'Project Hail Mary' trailer: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone team up again for sci-fi favourite Canadian actor Ryan Gosling likes to ring the changes in his performances, shifting easily from subtle heart-throb to comedy cool to isolated guy. This new movie, 'Project Hail Mary' sees him once again in challenged solitary mode, as a school-teacher-turned-astronaut who is called upon to save planet Earth from a dying sun. Readers of the science fiction book it's based on, by US writer Andy Weir ('The Martian'), seem to be vociferous in their enthusiasm for seeing how the movie format handles a story they hold in sky-high esteem. What do you think of the trailer - does it make you want to read/listen to the book, or wait for the release date near you of the movie? Plenty of time to do both, as the US release date is set for March 20, 2026. US actress Emma Stone is to play Rocky, the alien Gosling's character has to team up with in order to save both their worlds. The twosome have a strong track record on-screen, having previously starred together in 'Crazy, Stupid Love', 'Gangster Squad' and 'La La Land', and make no secret of their very close, romance-free friendship.. 'Project Hail Mary' trailer, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, sci-fi movies, writer Andy Weir, Amazon MGM Studios 2025-07-16T12:27:48Z https://addvertising.org/la-alegria-de-vivir-the-joy-of-living. https://youtu.be/2ST8loyQSKQ https://youtu.be/2ST8loyQSKQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2ST8loyQSKQ/hqdefault.jpg La alegría de vivir / The joy of living The term 'life insurance' traditionally strikes a bit of a dull note for most of us. What do you think of this campaign by Spanish insurance company Santalucía? In broadly romantic strokes, it presents images of fun, creativity, vibrancy and lives well lived at any age. Does it strike the right note for you? Santalucia seguros, seguros de vivir, life insurance Spain, insurance ads, lifestyle seniors Spain, Mi Querido Watson 2023-09-25T14:11:01Z https://addvertising.org/huawei-mate-20-pro-head-and-shoulders-above-the-rest. https://youtu.be/6z4KbVfLly0 https://youtu.be/6z4KbVfLly0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6z4KbVfLly0/hqdefault.jpg Huawei Mate 20 Pro - head and shoulders above the rest? The images might lead you to think so as the people using this smartphone in the ad 'take off' when they engage its functions. Which include device to device wireless charging and AI-powered real-time cinema effects on the camera. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro seems to giving the iPhone and other market leaders a real run for their money, and gathering a serious fan base along the way - does this ad influence you to believe in their 'higher intelligence', or are you already a convert? Huawei Mate 20 Pro, smartphones, artificial intelligence, AI in smartphones, Wavemaker 2020-03-09T06:50:57Z https://addvertising.org/jd-sports-bags-the-christmas-message-with-forever-forward. https://youtu.be/iHdSxrga3KU https://youtu.be/iHdSxrga3KU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iHdSxrga3KU/hqdefault.jpg JD Sports bags the Christmas message with 'Forever Forward' So many messages coming across the plate with this fast-movingChristmas ad 2023 from the UK's leading trainer & sports fashion retailer JD Sports. Even if you don't do, or actively dislike, the range of apparel, it's hard not to relate to the vibrant youth culture and sense of community expressed. “JD has always been the force behind propelling youth culture forward and we want to commend the unique place that the brand is fortunate enough to occupy," says the brand. "As the number one retailer for sports fashion and lifestyle, we’re excited to unveil ‘Forever Forward’ while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the JD duffle being a visible icon for our audience.” The yellow duffle gets plenty of outings in the ad, with cameo appearances by rappers Central Cee and Kano adding spikes of celebrity to the highly relatable, everyday scenes. What do you think? JD Sports Forever Forward, JD Sports Christmas ad 2023, Christmas ads 2023, sports apparel, Uncommon agency 2023-12-04T20:21:52Z https://addvertising.org/adolfo-dominguez-promotes-zara-prada-cos-and-adidas. https://youtu.be/ujfHzNORZns https://youtu.be/ujfHzNORZns https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ujfHzNORZns/hqdefault.jpg Adolfo Dominguez promotes Zara, Prada, Cos and Adidas 'Repite más. Necesita menos' (Re-use more. Need less) is the counter-intuitive new campaign from Spanish fashion house Adolfo Dominguez. The words and images belie the real promotion of Adolfo Dominguez's 'Sé más viejo' (Be more old) drive, which urges the need for individuals to make longer-term choices about their personal style in the notoriously wasteful fashion industry. This message gets across the point that it doesn't matter whose clothes you bought in the first place, just use them more and for longer. Do you think it's effective? Will purchasers who like to make a different impact every Saturday night at the club or Monday morning in the office pay any attention? Does it make you think twice? Now 70, designer Adolfo Dominguez broke the mould in 1984 with his house's slogan, "la arruga es bella" (wrinkles are beautiful), which was intended to underscore the natural beauty of clothing as a second skin. In the same year, the company designed outfits for the popular U.S. detective show 'Miami Vice'. It continues to be an elegantly chic high street favourite with a subversive streak and a name for staying ahead of trend with its branding. Adolfo Dominguez Repite Mas, Adolfo Dominguez FW2020, Be More Old, fashion sustainability, agencia CHINA, Spanish fashion 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/tattoo-signals-organ-donor-consent. https://youtu.be/x2h3uEeVzQ4 https://youtu.be/x2h3uEeVzQ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x2h3uEeVzQ4/hqdefault.jpg Tattoo signals organ donor consent Organ donation remains a contentious and emotionally charged issue. What do you think of this new initiative out of Germany, which provides a free tattoo for those wishing to be organ donors? As well as attracting attention and sparking conversation / awareness, the inking makes the wearer's wishes visible in situations where a relative's authorisation might otherwise be necessary. According to its creators, Germany has one of the lowest organ donor rates in Europe, at 0.001%, and has no national register. Some countries have an 'opt-out' system, whereby people's organs can be donated unless they have officially opted out; others such as Germany operate under the 'opt-in' system, in which people need to sign up / register / make their wishes formally known in order to donate organs. This OPT-INK scheme turns the tattoo into a consent form. The actual design was created by a Berlin-based artist, Gara, and is designed to be easily recognised and re-created by a broad range of tattooists so as to boost scaleability. Brilliant and much-needed concept / delivery; development open to harmful abuse; either or both, like most innovations? OPT-INK, organ donor tattoos, Junge Helden, organ donation Europe, McCann Worldwide, McCann Germany 2023-04-04T09:04:29Z https://addvertising.org/brazil-carnival-hope-out-of-flames-in-whatsapp-story. https://youtu.be/mbMYY2HyY9Y https://youtu.be/mbMYY2HyY9Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mbMYY2HyY9Y/hqdefault.jpg Brazil Carnival: Hope out of flames in WhatsApp story Many of us use WhatsApp to weave the threads of our personal and community lives. This ‘Fica só entre vocês’ (‘It’s between you’) piece by the messaging app draws on real stories of the drama, dedication, rivalry and respect behind Brazil's flamboyant Carnival. A massive 120 million Brazilians use WhatsApp, part of the Facebook empire. The messaging app came under fire for its role in the nation's 2018 presidential elections, with current president Jair Bolsonaro's rival Fernando Haddad alleging that Bolsonaro's business backers had flooded WhatsApp with 'fake news' or misleading theories. The week-long Carnaval sees some seven million people out in the streets celebrating the world's ultimate extravaganza of dance, costume and parade. This is WhatsApp's first brand ad - what do you think of it? WhatsApp, Brazil Carnival, ‘Fica só entre vocês’, AlmapBBDO 2020-02-23T17:42:02Z https://addvertising.org/tailoring-by-tech-fitting-cleopatra-with-jeans-to-reduce-fashion-waste. https://youtu.be/NEEgcs9R5DY https://youtu.be/NEEgcs9R5DY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NEEgcs9R5DY/hqdefault.jpg Tailoring by tech: Fitting Cleopatra with jeans to reduce fashion waste Responses to the notorious wastefulness of the fashion industry - from industry materials and production to consumer carelessness - have been coming thick and fast over recent years. What do you think of this initiative, which tackles the issue of purchasers returning or even simply throwing away ill-fitting clothes? The industry of quick and easy returns has also been burgeoning, making it a challenge to convince consumers that what looks like a convenient fix for them is punishing for the planet. Some won't care either way, some will want to be offered solutions if they do care. This campaign shows how tech can help pare down the waste and calls on thefashion industry at large to use tech for this purpose in the interests of sustainability. It uses the iconic figure of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra (51 to 30 BC), bringing the ancient startlingly into line with the contemporary by fitting her with a pair of jeans. The aim is to raise awareness and also to create a movement within the fashion industry under the slogan: “Let’s make fashion’s future waste-free.” Cleopatra's jeans, Fashion of Good Museum, reducing fashion waste, sustainability, sustainable fashion, fashion tech, tailoring tech, Wunderman Thompson 2022-08-06T19:13:02Z https://addvertising.org/impact-without-impact-scary-pedestrian-crossing. https://youtu.be/bv1SvS_l0iA https://youtu.be/bv1SvS_l0iA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bv1SvS_l0iA/hqdefault.jpg Impact without impact: scary pedestrian crossing Not a new one - it came out in 2017 - but still a talking-point, as ADDS found out at a recent social event. What do you think of this hard-hitting (but not) campaign by the Parisian Road Safety Authority to make pedestrians more aware of the dangers of crossing the road against a red light? Absolutely brilliant? Much needed? Dangerous in itself - enough to give people cardiac arrest? Oh please, enough of the nanny state trying to make me behave properly? The campaign was set up using a specially designed interactive digital billboard near a busy pelican crossing. Equipped with a movement detector, speaker, and camera, the smart billboard made the sound of squealing tyres whenever a pedestrian attempted to cross the road while the Parisian Road Safety Authority, pelican crossings, pedestrian road deaths, road safety for pedestrians, Serviceplan Paris 2019-03-25T05:35:00Z https://addvertising.org/china-makes-game-of-life-saving-cpr. https://youtu.be/d_ZqE-EErMY https://youtu.be/d_ZqE-EErMY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d_ZqE-EErMY/hqdefault.jpg China makes game of life-saving CPR People in China are great game-players, but not so familiar with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). So mobile phones giant Samsung hooked up with Blood River, which is one of China's most famous MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game platforms, to create a game in which players could bring their characters back to life using CPR. Brilliant educational tool, or making game of what should be serious? Samsung CSR, CPR in China, Chinese game players, Blood River, public health China, Cheil PengTai, Cheil Worldwide Hong Kong 2019-05-28T11:29:38Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-announces-merger-with-richard-branson. https://youtu.be/dKXHlMK6bH4 https://youtu.be/dKXHlMK6bH4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dKXHlMK6bH4/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds announces merger with Richard Branson Everyone's doing the gin or whisky thing, it seems, but here's a truly refreshing announcement as U.S. actor Ryan Reyholds and British entrepreneur par excellence Sir Richard Branson unite their comic skills to promote... er, what are they promoting? Too busy chuckling to notice? It's good news for frequent and/or nervous flyers as well as those who like their tipple, anyway. Virgin Atlantic, Aviation American Gin, Ryan Reyholds Richard Branson ad, Maximum Effort 2018-09-26T04:11:10Z https://addvertising.org/coca-cola-masterpiece-puts-artificial-magic-into-art. https://youtu.be/VGa1imApfdg https://youtu.be/VGa1imApfdg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VGa1imApfdg/hqdefault.jpg Coca Cola 'Masterpiece' puts artificial magic into art We've all been there - falling asleep over our assignment and sorely needing a spot of inspiration, or simply a lift for the blood sugar. But wait! The walls are alive.... In this two-minute ad campaign, soft drink Coca Cola deploys artificial intelligence (AI) to bring an entire art gallery to life around a drooping student, as classic canvases and works by emerging global artists interact in surprising ways to refresh him. Fortunately, the answer is right there on the wall, in the shape of Andy Warhol's iconic 1962 Coca Cola bottle. Enjoy the ride as the walls come alive in a tag-team effort that goes over the heads of the humans in the gallery. Nice use of AI in yet another Coke ad classic that makes us smile, or just another bland mish-mash? The final touch comes from ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer - the retrospective exhibition of the Dutch Baroque (17th century) painter, currently showing at the world-famous Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, sold out in days. But bottles of Coke are still available.... Coca Cola 'Masterpiece', artificial intelligence in ads, Coke AI commercial Masterpiece, director Henry Scholfield, Blitzworks 2023-05-17T14:21:00Z https://addvertising.org/fearless-girl-faces-down-wall-street-bull. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/235/medium/235.jpg?1529227301 Fearless Girl faces down Wall Street bull 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/trump-cashes-in-on-biden-s-you-ain-t-black-comment. https://youtu.be/4hht0HKECNk https://youtu.be/4hht0HKECNk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4hht0HKECNk/hqdefault.jpg Trump cashes in on Biden's "You ain't black" comment With the US presidential elections of November 2020 hurtling towards an electorate shell-shocked from the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, both Republican incumbent President Donald Trump and Democrat candidate Joe Biden stepped up their campaigns to step on each other's (campaigns). Just days after Biden's camp had put out this attack on Trump's handling of COVID with a horror-movie voiceover - https://youtu.be/kOhs-tzVm1g - the 77-year-old former vice-president sparked outrage with a comment in an interview when he said to host Charlamagne Tha God, "If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” Mr Trump's camp was swift to capitalise with this campaign, 'Joe Biden has destroyed millions of Black American lives'. What do you think of it? Unseemly: There's always rubbish to dig up on any human being, why can't they get on with actually running for office and stop carping at each other? Or, Spot on: The more they each highlight the other's actions past and present, the better informed the electorate will be to take a decision come November? Or are you too busy with life stuff to care what they're up to? Donald Trump, Joe Biden, political ads, You Aint Black, US presidential elections 2020 2020-06-01T08:41:54Z https://addvertising.org/who-answers-their-phone-when-driving. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TSmhZ2OUOtw https://www.youtube.com/embed/TSmhZ2OUOtw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TSmhZ2OUOtw/hqdefault.jpg Who answers their 'phone when driving? AT&T, BBDO New York, answering your mobile when driving, kids safety when driving, is it legal to use a mobile in a car 2019-03-26T17:38:10Z https://addvertising.org/jacquemus-takes-us-to-the-cleaners. https://youtu.be/822uagNFJFE https://youtu.be/822uagNFJFE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/822uagNFJFE/hqdefault.jpg Jacquemus takes us to the cleaners Thinking about a spring clean? So is French fashion brand Jacquemus - check out their 30-second wash cycle! Simon Porte Jacquemus, 31, was 20 when he created the label that has become one of the top luxury fashion brands despite sales of 'only' 20 million euros in 2019. Its success is attributed to its accessibility in the luxury market, and its distinctively fresh, transparent approach. The designer added to his womenswear lines with menswear in 2019; the brand also makes coveted bags such as the Chiquito which - for those in the know or want-to-know - are said to hold 89% of their value over time, comparing very favourably with the likes of established houses such as Hermes, on 93%. In the lockdown summer of 2020, Jacquemus stunned by presenting his new collection via diverse models making their leisurely way down a wooden boardwalk that snaked through fields of golden wheat - evoking simplicity in complicated times and conjuring dreams to cling to above the challenge of logistical nightmare. What do you think of this ad? Jacquemus Jacquemousse, luxury fashion 2021, Simon Porte Jacquemus, creative ads, director Albert Moya 2021-03-18T10:10:18Z https://addvertising.org/meatloaf-mcdonalds-and-misunderstandings. https://www.youtube.com/embed/y9ajRIgTJNA https://www.youtube.com/embed/y9ajRIgTJNA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y9ajRIgTJNA /hqdefault.jpg Meatloaf, McDonalds and Misunderstandings Love this Steinman/Meatloaf track but this McDonalds Egypt ad set to it made me laugh. Good old incongruity. young Egyptian couple, love in Egypt, young couple arguing, McDonalds,I would do anything for love 2020-05-14T17:53:08Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-takes-organised-living-to-new-level-with-robotic-furniture. https://youtu.be/kuTfyyFEop8 https://youtu.be/kuTfyyFEop8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kuTfyyFEop8/hqdefault.jpg IKEA takes organised living to new level with robotic furniture In other words, you can press a button and the bed rolls out automatically rather than you having to struggle with those finger-crushing, toe-smashing beds-in-the-wall. What do you think of the ad and the concept? Fantastic for the city pied-a-terre? Great for non-materialists? Or a hideous vision of where over-priced living space can lead us? Perhaps you're simply wondering what happens if there's a power cut.... IKEA, robot furniture, home robots, best use of small living space, 21st-century urban living 2019-06-05T13:18:06Z https://addvertising.org/thirty-second-journey-through-asia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NSXYDBkoMzw https://www.youtube.com/embed/NSXYDBkoMzw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NSXYDBkoMzw/hqdefault.jpg Thirty-second journey through Asia One to appeal to even the arm-chair adventurer - Oriental food supplier Blue Dragon takes us on a young woman's journey of Asian cuisine, sights and sounds. Inspiration for Chinese New Year? BrandOpus packaging design for Blue Dragon, Oriental food in London, Asian food, Asian cuisine, cooking Oriental recipes 2025-12-17T09:38:23Z https://addvertising.org/rapper-24kgoldn-tells-us-how-he-spends-his-guala. https://youtu.be/m5OcE21MJVw https://youtu.be/m5OcE21MJVw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m5OcE21MJVw/hqdefault.jpg Rapper 24kGoldn tells us how he spends his guala Fashionista on the lookout for new Prada gear? Fan of rappers 24kGoldn, and/or Lil Tecca, aged 21 and 19 respectively? Either way or both, you're going to want to check out this three-minute music video presenting the rappers' specially created track for luxury fashion house Prada, aged 107, set in a shopping mall and featuring a shedload of hot fashion items on the move. The word guala means someone who reflects their Latino heritage through clothes and language, and it's also taken on the meaning used in the lyrics here - 'money'. What do you think of the mall setting with its visual hints of theft, chase, and discomfited authority figures? Right on the button for current issues? Great to see Prada channelling its perennial youth this way? Just good fun as a really different kind of catwalk? The Italian brand has seen strong post-Covid recovery despite widespread closure of stores, which can be attributed in large measure to its recent strategy of pruning wholesale and/or discount outlets and focusing on its premium clientele - perfectly embodied by young high net worth invididuals making wads of guala. The huge Chinese market's appetite for quality, long-established luxury firms has also helped. Prada and 24kGoldn, 24kGoldn and Lil Tecca for Prada, music videos, rappers in commercials, luxury fashion ads 2022-01-07T13:13:29Z https://addvertising.org/stiletto-glamour-and-adrenaline-drive-mercedes-amg-appeal. https://youtu.be/Be3oVLiSlsM https://youtu.be/Be3oVLiSlsM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Be3oVLiSlsM/hqdefault.jpg Stiletto glamour and adrenaline drive Mercedes-AMG appeal "In an old mill in 1967, two engineers with a passion for motorsports began turning Mercedes-Benz sedans into winning racecars," explains the automaker's website. "Today, AMG continues to create victory on the track and desire on the streets of the world. Every Mercedes-AMG vehicle is the product of craftsmen, designers, engineers and racers who live for a singular goal: Driving Performance." Okay. For the full range of tech spex, go to their website. For campaign impact, you can stay right here and see what you think of this commercial for the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 roadster. Just when yu think car commercials all look the same, does this one strike a new note? Or is it just a variation on a theme? And if you're asking, What's not to like / Why is this ad sitting in th Controversial category?, the simple answer is 'Stilettos'. Still embodying glamour, it seems. Does anyone know if car insurance is affected by drivers wearing unsuitable footwear? I know, who cares, let's just soak up the roaring beauties and even order one.... And of course, you can use our star rating system to vote this campaign into a different category. Mercedes-Benz 'New Light', Mercedes-AMG SL 43 ad, car commercials, Mercedes roadster, sportscars 2023, Merkley + Partners 2023-08-15T14:06:16Z https://addvertising.org/martin-freeman-is-embarrassing-wedding-guest. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yjyx750B1S0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yjyx750B1S0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yjyx750B1S0/hqdefault.jpg Martin Freeman is embarrassing wedding guest The British actor of Dr Watson/Sherlock fame stumbles into an idyllic wedding, creating awkwardness on behalf of mobile operator Vodafone UK. Ogilvy, Sonoo Singh, Martin freeman in mobile ad, martin Freeman for Vodafone UK, sherlocks dr watson martin freeman 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/black-sheep-drives-the-flock-forward. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wguBZ4zdrp0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/wguBZ4zdrp0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wguBZ4zdrp0/hqdefault.jpg Black sheep drives the flock forward... A cocky little rural tale to promote Volkswagen's brand-new T-Roc. See what you make of it! Maybe it's one of those ads where you'll remember the story but not the car? Adam&Eve/DDB, Volkswagen T-Roc, VW T-Roc car, amusing ads, best car commercials, family cars 2021-09-16T03:06:16Z https://addvertising.org/ai-generated-ad-clothed-as-not-an-ad-for-maserati. https://youtu.be/XCEK7D8VEYU https://youtu.be/XCEK7D8VEYU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XCEK7D8VEYU/hqdefault.jpg AI-generated ad clothed as not an ad for Maserati What? Well, here's the deal. The creators of this Artificial Intelligence (AI) - generated piece do stress that it's not, in fact, an ad - for luxury car Maserati. However, they would love to work with brands like Maserati, they acknowledge. Making it an ad for themselves, right? The Faceless AI Agency bills itself thus: "Our mission is to empower companies to unleash their creativity and achieve unprecedented success while minimizing costs. Our team of experts uses the latest AI technology to deliver solutions that elevate visual content to new heights. Whether it's generating stunning AI imagery of fashion brands outfits or crafting immersive textures, user interfaces, sounds and music for game environments, our team of experts ensures that every project exceeds expectations with our individual approach". Hm. How will luxury brands respond to the ultimate mash-up that AI can deliver? Does this kind of technology really mean the end of ad agency creativity, or is it just a tool we need to learn more about? The genertive AI debate is beginning to gain wider attention now as the general public becomes aware that seeing is no longer believing, and that tech is not always to be trusted. How do trust levels in tech stack up against traditional levels of trust in advertising? AI Generated Ad for Maserati, artificial intelligence car commercials, trust in advertising, AI in advertising, The Faceless AI Agency 2024-09-25T11:57:28Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-cantona-revels-in-eau-de-football. https://youtu.be/KYujekui_UY https://youtu.be/KYujekui_UY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KYujekui_UY/hqdefault.jpg Christmas Cantona revels in 'eau de football' What do you think of this tongue-in-cheek take on the traditional Christmas ads around food, perfume and tech appliances? As football's World Cup played out in Qatar, sportswear retailer Sports Direct dished up a feast of footie fetish fun featuring French football legend Eric Cantona. He's joined by fellow players Thierry Henry, Mason Mount, Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, Emma Hayes, Gabriel Jesus, and commentator Clive Tyldesley in this trio of quirky commercials. Fans will recognise who's who, but even non-football aficionados will probably see the humour. Part of the Frasers Group family of retail, sport and intellectual property companies, Sports Direct is the UK's largest sports-goods retailer and operates roughly 670 stores worldwide. Its brand mission is "championing the legend in everyone, through the powers of sport". As the ad campaigns were hitting screens alongside World Cup matches, Frasers Group scored more headlines by acquiring historic Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63741467). Sports Direct Christmas 2022, Christmas ads 2022, Eric Cantona, World Cup Qatar, funny ads, football ads, COPA90, Pulse Films 2022-11-25T09:36:33Z https://addvertising.org/neighbour-free-seating-on-this-airline-nice-idea. https://youtu.be/88pElswFrCk https://youtu.be/88pElswFrCk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/88pElswFrCk/hqdefault.jpg Neighbour-Free seating on this airline - nice idea? If you're thinking holiday in the sunshine, here's a glimpse of Abu Dhabi from Etihad Airways, illustrating that it knows what we're looking for and that our pre-conceptions about this destination may be incomplete. Take a look and let us know what you think. Any surprises in there for you? Do you like the gently humorous tone? Are you already booking your trip? Extra, extra! - Etihad has introduced a Neighbour-Free seating option in Economy. Now, that's worth knowing... Etihad Airways Choose Well, Abu Dhabi, holiday destinations, BBD Perfect Storm 2022-04-05T18:19:03Z https://addvertising.org/tomb-raider-the-lara-croft-adventure-begins. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQSW1KlLJ44 https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQSW1KlLJ44 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQSW1KlLJ44/hqdefault.jpg Tomb Raider: the Lara Croft adventure begins! With a feature film based on the most successful interactive video-game character in history set for release in March 2018, energy drink Lucozade gets in on the action with a pacey, tongue-in-cheek 30-second spot to promote the whole thing. Whether you're a Lara Croft fan, avid game player, or a good ole Luco-guzzler, this is a fun one! Grey London, Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Tomb raider ad, Tomb Raider 2018 spoof, female action movies 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/down-s-syndrome-dancers-perform-the-rite-of-spring. https://youtu.be/fs_4WWMPdA0 https://youtu.be/fs_4WWMPdA0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fs_4WWMPdA0/hqdefault.jpg Down's Syndrome dancers perform The Rite When it premiered 106 years ago, Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' broke the mould in terms of composition and choreography. Adam Csoka Keller, the filmmaker behind this campaign by Cultural Device, which works with talented dancers with Down's Syndrome, says Stravinsky's controversial work marked an important cultural moment in history. “It’s crucial to be at the forefront of the cultural moment, and this film shows how the art world is opening up to performers with learning disabilities," says Keller. "There are many misconceptions about people with learning disabilities. ...we need to employ more of these incredibly talented performers, not only within arts and culture but other disciplines where they can make a positive change.” The project was developed in collaboration with the Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet. Down Syndrome dancers, The Rite, disability, dance, Cultural Device, Nowness, Stink Flims, 2019-05-30T18:50:53Z https://addvertising.org/julio-jones-gets-us-charged-up-for-the-new-year. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-EJWsDwvLrE https://www.youtube.com/embed/-EJWsDwvLrE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-EJWsDwvLrE/hqdefault.jpg Julio Jones gets us charged up for the new year The Bose tech and electronics company, known for chic design as well as it s 'better sound' claim, features Julio Jones of the Atlantic Falcons NFL team to demonstrate the power underlying its wireless products. One for getting 2018 off to a highly-charged start! Grey London, Bose and NFL, wireless sounds from Bose, whatever you feel really feel, Bose feelings series 2019-10-11T13:16:29Z https://addvertising.org/game-of-thrones-tapestry-at-ulster-museum. https://www.youtube.com/embed/USaErrhvuWQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/USaErrhvuWQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/USaErrhvuWQ/hqdefault.jpg Game of Thrones tapestry at Ulster Museum To celebrate the fact that Northern Ireland is a major filming location for the massively popular TV series 'Game of Thrones', a 77-metre-long tapestry has been unveiled at the Ulster Museum. Not woven over decades by patient ladies, obvs, but still a big thing. Does this 30-second spot inspire you to go and see it? Publicis London, Ulster Museum GOT tapestry, Game of Thrones tapestry, Northern Ireland movie location 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/ray-ban-meta-steps-it-up-with-real-time-translation. https://youtu.be/487r7q9Et5g https://youtu.be/487r7q9Et5g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/487r7q9Et5g/hqdefault.jpg Ray-Ban Meta steps it up with real-time translation Talk about tech specs.... This looks set to revolutionise travel, work and many other environments. They used to say the best / quickest way to learn a language was to get yourself a native-speaker girl/boyfriend. High-performance sunglasses manufacturer Ray-Ban - whose eyewear has decked the faces of male and female stars in movies from 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Breakfast at Tiffanys' to 'Top Gun' - may be the new solution. In this five-minute infomercial, Ray-Ban - founded by Bausch & Lomb, an American company, in 1936 and sold to Italian eyewear giant Luxottica Group in 1999 - ramps up its tech credentials with an instant / real-time translation capacity, thanks to its collaboration with US tech multinational Meta. Your thoughts? Ray-Ban Meta Translate Conversations in Real Time, Meta tech, Meta translation, high-tech eyewear, wearable tech 2025 2025-06-04T11:33:26Z https://addvertising.org/luxury-group-kering-spells-out-its-values. https://youtu.be/CJ-CwVTEN0I https://youtu.be/CJ-CwVTEN0I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CJ-CwVTEN0I/hqdefault.jpg Luxury group Kering spells out its values What do you think of this ad by French-based multinational corporation Kering which uses the first letters of its name to illustrate its values? Specialising in luxury goods, Kering owns the brands Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent. Originally founded as a timber trading company in 1962, the group evolved into retail, re-naming as Kering in 2013 to reflect the move into luxury. The name is pronounced like the English word 'caring' and comes from the founder's home region of Brittany, where the word 'ker' means home and care-taking. As well as gaining a reputation for bold appointments of creative directors at its already iconic fashion houses, Kering has actioned a series of environmental, sustainability, and social schemes to lead and/or establish itself on the right side of contemporary thinking: although luxury design is not readily available to the masses, it is widely known that the fashion industry is infamous for waste. Do you think the ad does a good job of reminding us with a light touch that luxury lasts/takes longer precisely because it is more in harmony with Nature and our own better natures, or is it just a cleverly put-together marketing exercise with universal appeal? Maybe you're just enjoying the beauty of it..... Kering By The Letter, Kering Group ad campaigns, luxury fashion houses, luxury retail, fashion idustryn 2023-06-26T07:55:47Z https://addvertising.org/infertility-why-i-am-a-sperm-donor. https://youtu.be/FDCDri88K6E https://youtu.be/FDCDri88K6E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FDCDri88K6E/hqdefault.jpg Infertility: 'Why I Am A Sperm Donor' An informative ad about one man's decision to become a sperm donor, and his experience of the approval process. The campaign is by the European Sperm Bank (ESB), founded in 2004 with private equity and headquartered in Denmark. The ESB says that a major Danish research project indicates that the sperm quality of young Danish men is so poor that 15 percent will struggle to make their partner pregnant without help from fertility treatment. "This is the world's largest study of sperm quality, the message is clear: the situation is dire," says chief physician Niels Jørgensen, first author of the scientific paper about sperm quality published in medical journal British Medical Journal Open. The concept of sperm donation - which may previously have prompted scorn or laughter, or simply been looked down on - is being transformed nowadays, largely because of a surge in the fertility market. Infertility is a multi-faceted issue that is finally emerging from the taboo shadows as it becomes more generally recognised that global fertility rates in both men and women are falling (fertility rates are not the same as live birth rates). As reported by The Lancet medical publication, fertility rates are higher in low-income environments, and lower in high-income settings. One of the most well-known solutions is in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which sperm and eggs are combined 'outside the humans and then transferred to a woman's body for pregnancy. Though success rates are still low - from 4% to 32% depending on age, as reported by Britain's Naitonal Health Service (NHS) - and an average of five or six (often expensive) cycles are required for a successful pregnancy, IVF continues to evolve as an option.Or, as critics may say, an industry. While the private treatment market soars - the global fertility market was valued at US$34·7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to 62·8 billion in just 10 years, according to The Lancet - compensation for individual egg and sperm donors varies from country to country. They are, however, compensated for their service and their expenses in what are generally rigorous screening processes. What do you think of this ad, presenting the altruistic motivation behind donation? European Sperm Bank 'Why I Became A Sperm Donor', infertility, sperm donation, Denmark, Fertio, fertility treatments Europe 2024-12-08T16:22:18Z https://addvertising.org/adidas-superstars-icons-don-t-follow-time-is-that-sam-jackson-talking. https://youtu.be/0i3ryZcv1PU https://youtu.be/0i3ryZcv1PU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0i3ryZcv1PU/hqdefault.jpg Adidas Superstars: "Icons don't follow Time." Is that Sam Jackson talking? We don't often do this, but let's just copy and paste from the adidas website to put some background behind this eye-catching black and white footage featuring US actor Samuel L. Jackson, 76, and US rapper Missy Elliott, 54. It's not that the ad needs explanation, but here's some backstory, just in case: "What began as a performance basketball shoe in 1970 quickly transformed into a global icon. The adidas Superstar made history as the first low-top leather basketball shoe to offer serious protection, thanks to its distinctive rubber shell toe. As the game moved off the court, so did the Superstar. Adopted by hip-hop legends, skaters, and streetwear pioneers, it became a symbol of authenticity and self-expression. Throughout the 80s, 90s, and into the new millennium, the Superstar found itself at the center of pop culture—from music videos to fashion runways. Its clean lines, versatile design, and unmistakable profile have made it a staple for creatives and athletes alike. Decades later, the Superstar continues to redefine what it means to be an Original, maintaining its legacy while inspiring the next generation of icons". German company adidas is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world, second only to Nike. AI Overview says that: "In 2022, Nike's "demand creation" (which includes advertising and marketing) was US$3.9 billion, while Adidas spent US$2.9 billion". What do you think of the campaign, which also features Mark Gonzales, Anthony Edwards, GloRilla, Teezo Touchdown, JENNIE, and Gabbriette? Worth the outlay? Superstar adidas Originals, sneakers, sports ads, Samuel Jackson adidas, Missy Elliott adidas, Hollywood actors in commercials, Johannes Leonardo agency 2026-01-14T17:36:58Z https://addvertising.org/fashion-and-jaguars-winning-new-combinations. https://youtu.be/kci5g8ygkVg https://youtu.be/kci5g8ygkVg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kci5g8ygkVg/hqdefault.jpg Fashion and jaguars: Winning new combinations Love animal prints but aware that many of the creatures inspiring them are disappearing in Nature? Brazilian NGO AMPARA Animal makes the point in a funky, mesmerising ad promoting Life Print, the world's first certified animal print. Developed with international designers, this initial print collection highlights the plight of the majestic jaguar big cat population in Brazil. The options are being picked up by various fashion companies to be included in their new creations, which will go on sale in Latin America, the USA and Europe. Do you think this is a useful way of steering consumers and the notoriously wasteful fashion industry in the right direction? AMPARA Animal, Life Print, endangered species, animal rights, jaguars,nature and fashion, Africa agency 2019-05-10T08:36:42Z https://addvertising.org/jennifer-aniston-flying-high. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yz_qZQbiZuA https://www.youtube.com/embed/yz_qZQbiZuA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yz_qZQbiZuA/hqdefault.jpg Jennifer Aniston flying high Emirates Airlines manages to cram a lot of info about flying with them in this 1'30" spot featuring Aniston experiencing both luxury and regular class as she swaps places with a mum travelling with her kids. flying with Emirates, travelling by plane with children, RKCR/Y&R agency, family-friendly airlines, air travel in middle east and asia 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/venice-versus-bezos. https://youtu.be/XxZnDZfmp_0 https://youtu.be/XxZnDZfmp_0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XxZnDZfmp_0/hqdefault.jpg Venice versus Bezos As reported by Reuters: "A celebrity wedding party for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez in Venice has been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city due to security concerns and the risk of protests, sources said". The Italian city, built across more than100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea, is world-famous for its beauty. The magical draw of its canals and gondolas, its history, and its spectacular Renaissance and Gothic palaces, have long enchanted visitors. However, in the modern age Venice has suffered from the mass tourism trend, with giant cruise ships that disfigure its water-line and disgorge hordes of people ranking high among the causes for concern. At the other end of the access scale, the Bezos wedding sparked fresh protests for its capacity to ruin the city in different ways. As highlighted by Morning Brew, the event threatened to monopolize finite resources like water taxis, which have already affected by over-tourism. "Venice’s population was around 100,000 in the 1980s, but is now less than 50,000, with residents being driven away by an influx of hotels and short-term rentals. Some also have climate change concerns, which are not allayed by wealthy wedding guests arriving in yachts and private jets". Former head of Amazon Bezos is among the richest men in the world, with a fortune estimated at somewhere north of US$223 billion. What are your thoughts - the beautiful balance of this unique city will gradually be restored as we recalibrate society for the better; great ad for Venice as a truly exclusive wedding venue; pity my invitation got lost in the post? Venice Bezos wedding, Venice mass tourism, world's endaangered beauty spots, extreme wealth 2025-06-25T11:13:19Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-discipline-my-beard-seriously. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jqtBIR6eDxk https://www.youtube.com/embed/jqtBIR6eDxk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jqtBIR6eDxk/hqdefault.jpg How to discipline my beard? Seriously? Actually, pretty useful one-minute tutorial in Spanish from L'Oreal Barber Club. Nice way to present the products and keep the facial hair looking sharp. Loreal barber club en espanol, como disciplinar tu barba, beard care, men's grooming, cuidado de la barba 2020-10-29T04:37:30Z https://addvertising.org/saab-ad. https://youtu.be/PM3woO0AbCw https://youtu.be/PM3woO0AbCw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PM3woO0AbCw/hqdefault.jpg Saab ad Car 2018-08-20T11:44:51Z https://addvertising.org/toshiki-yashiro-eri-fukatsu-ramp-up-the-tension-for-loewe. https://youtu.be/OszKgR7SoVw https://youtu.be/OszKgR7SoVw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OszKgR7SoVw/hqdefault.jpg Toshiki Yashiro, Eri Fukatsu ramp up the tension for LOEWE Japanese-American art director and camera man Toshiki Yashiro brings an enigmatic touch to this footage, featuring Japanese actress Eri Fukatsu, for Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE. What do you make of the drop of precision in a swirling landscape of unspoken tension? Does it make you smile/wonder/want? LOEWE has gathered a reputation for swinging smoothly from high art to hands-on craftsmanship in its advertising: its Paula's Ibiza brand, for example, draws the eye both through young photographer Gray Sorrenti's exuberant work and craftsmanship marketing such as animal head sculptures for its stores handcrafted by Spanish straw artist Javier Sánchez Medina. Many of the top fashion houses have responded creatively to the Asian luxury market, which values longevity, classicism, and understanding of natural materials/processes as much as funky contemporary design/tech. Yashiro says: "I believe a basic story structure can be applied to almost anything around us - whether it's a movie, a photograph, a painting, or advertisement. Stories compel". Agree or disagree? LOEWE does manufacture a purse called the Ladybug, and also a handbag ornament, known as a bag charm, named after the brightly-coloured insect. LOEWE The Ladybug, 天道虫, Toshiki Yashiro, Eri Fukatsu, luxury purses, luxury accessories, luxury handbags 2024-02-27T11:41:38Z https://addvertising.org/luxury-goods-behind-the-leather. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qs8yqcrqo1s https://www.youtube.com/embed/qs8yqcrqo1s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qs8yqcrqo1s/hqdefault.jpg Luxury goods: Behind the leather A real shocker from animal rights group PETA Asia, to illustrate the cruelty behind luxury. Ogilvy & Mather Asia, Ogilvy Bangkok, O&M, animal cruelty, beating heart in luxury handbag 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/glen-powell-hijacks-chidren-s-tale-goldilocks. https://youtu.be/LS_0ojDfysA https://youtu.be/LS_0ojDfysA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LS_0ojDfysA/hqdefault.jpg Glen Powell hijacks children's tale Goldilocks All in a good (marketing) cause, naturally. The three bears of the Goldilocks story are transformed into three heavy-duty Ram Trucks co-starring with Texan-born screen star Glen Powell as the 19th-century English classic gets a new spin. Often interpreted as a story to help children negotiate their transition to adulthood, Powell as a father reading it to his kids gives the tale a fresh twist which may strike many as particularly contemporary given that, on taking office for the second time in January, President Donald Trump lost no time in signing an order recognising two sexes only - male and female – and declaring that they cannot be changed. According to the BBC, the order says: "These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality," adding: "'Sex' is not a synonym for and does not include the concept of 'gender identity'". And, according to Google AI Search Overview, "Powell has a history of working with Ram, including starring in an action-based miniseries and narrating ads. He also played a storm-chaser character in the blockbuster movie Twisters, who drove a Ram truck". Ha, so now we know. What do you think of this latest 'woodsy dude' collaboration? Ram Trucks 'Goldilocks and the Three Trucks', Glen Powell commercials, traditional role reversal, Hollywood actors in commercials, GSD&M 2025-05-02T08:53:08Z https://addvertising.org/pepsi-jumps-on-the-prebiotics-bandwagon. https://youtu.be/2Ykh4dTy5nk https://youtu.be/2Ykh4dTy5nk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Ykh4dTy5nk/hqdefault.jpg Pepsi jumps on the prebiotics bandwagon Bring on the 'health sodas'! Pepsi's not the first - their most famous rival already has one - but this is the first prebiotic drink in the cola category, and represents good news for those who just like the taste of Pepsi better. The new drink boasts three grams of the plant-derived prebiotic inulin, along with fruit juice, no artificial sweeteners, and a mere five grams of cane sugar. For those not abreast of health trends - or those who don't drink sodas at all - fizzy drinks containing small amounts of prebiotics are on the up because "incorporating prebiotics in your daily diet may help promote helpful bacteria in your gut, boost your immune system, and maintain a healthy digestive system" (WebMD). Prebiotics are not the same as probiotics. Not digested by the stomach,they stay in the bowel and can help some beneficial bacteria to grow. While many would argue that a healthy diet ensures plenty of prebiotics, others will point out that there's value in simply bringing health topics into soda marketing. "Pepsi Prebiotic Cola represents the next leap forward in giving consumers choice, optionality and functional ingredients in their cola experience, without sacrificing the iconic Pepsi taste we're known for delivering," says the brand, set up more than 120 years ago. Your thoughts on the sparkling new campaign? Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, prebiotic sodas, prebiotic cola 2025-07-22T08:31:45Z https://addvertising.org/ike-for-president-1952-ad. https://youtu.be/U3SOrYf1_ng https://youtu.be/U3SOrYf1_ng https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U3SOrYf1_ng/hqdefault.jpg 'Ike for President' 1952 ad As Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years on the throne in June 2022, we take a look back through this ad at another important event going on across 'the pond' - the US presidential elections - in the year she was crowned, 1952. This cartoon-style, one-minute campaign with its catchy little jingle transports us back to another time in advertising terms as well as socio-political ones. Does it all seem more innocent? Dwight D. Eisenhower had served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, becoming a five-star General of the Army; less well-known is that after the war, he served as the first Supreme Commander of the recently formed North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), whose European and North American countries committed to defend each other against attack by third parties. Popularly known as 'Ike', Eisenhower won the elections and went on to win a second term as president of the United States of America. In his farewell address in 1961, he made further history by issuing a warning about the rising power of the 'military-industrial complex', defined as the relationship between the armed forces and the corporations that manufacture and supply their weapons. In 2022, the term is generally understood to include governments. Ike for President 1952, Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II, Dwight Eisenhower, classic commercials, political ads, US presidential election 1952 2024-01-30T06:08:00Z https://addvertising.org/singapore-tackles-climate-sustainability-challenges-with-tuas-nexus. https://youtu.be/SR5_9JYYwnc https://youtu.be/SR5_9JYYwnc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SR5_9JYYwnc/hqdefault.jpg Singapore tackles climate, sustainability challenges with Tuas Nexus Singapore's National Environment Agency and National Water Agency have united to plan and build "the world’s first integrated waste and water treatment facility to be conceptualised and planned from the ground-up." Known as Tuas Nexus, the programme is expected to result in carbon savings of more than 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to taking 42,500 cars off Singapore’s roads, say the agencies involved. A major financial and shipping centre which boasts enviable healthcare and social conditions, high-tech lifestyles, and long life expectancy, Singapore is an island city-state where land is precious: integrating the water and waste facilities will result in land savings of up to 2.6 hectares – about the size of four football fields, as compared to building the two as standalone facilities, says the Tuas Nexus project, which is set to be completed in stages as of 2025. What do you think of the campaign explaining the programme? Does it get the excitement and scope of the new initiative across clearly? Singapore sustainability, water treatment, environmental program Singapore, solid waste management, Tuas Nexus, climate change resilience Singapore, DB Asia 2020-10-11T09:47:55Z https://addvertising.org/royal-navy-submarine-service-the-job-that-never-was. https://youtu.be/JlFSxbOauqU https://youtu.be/JlFSxbOauqU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JlFSxbOauqU/hqdefault.jpg Royal Navy Submarine Service: The job that never was A tantalising one-minute glimpse into the life of a recruit to Britain's Royal Navy Submarine Service - also known as the Silent Service because the submarines are often required to operate undetected. Skilfully worded to arouse intrigue without revealing anything, the 'Ciaran's Story' campaign aims to appeal to those prepared to venture "where even the top banter is top secret.... And where the kit is so cutting-edge, it doesn’t even exist on civvy street". Does it get your interest? The Royal Navy says it has "always been at the forefront of underwater warfare and has built an enduring reputation for professionalism and courage". Do you think this recruitment drive is well calculated to attract the right kind of candidate for the job? Royal Navy Submarine Service, armed forces recruitment, Ciarans Story, submarine life, underwater warfare, nuclear deterrent, ballistic missiles, ENGINE agency 2020-08-05T09:12:01Z https://addvertising.org/politikea-in-spain. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/062/medium/62.jpg?1529227300 PolitIKEA in Spain 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/two-dads-create-first-clean-medicine-company. https://youtu.be/tvrq7_beaOo https://youtu.be/tvrq7_beaOo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tvrq7_beaOo/hqdefault.jpg Two dads create 'first clean medicine company' "It's time to ditch the dirty," says this simply-presented, part-animated ad for Genexa, a company set up to produce a range of common over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that don't contain the unnecessary and often detrimental chemical ingredients - artificial dyes, talc, parabens, and even allergens like lactose and gluten - found in many familiar medications we use for minor ailments. "All of our products are made to the highest standards of medicine," says Genexa, "with no artificial dyes, common allergens, or unnecessary inactive ingredients. It’s real medicine, made clean." What do you think of the presentation by the self-billed 'first clean medicine company'? Genexa, clean over the counter medicines, chemical ingredients OTC medicines, inactive ingredients medicine, Known agency, co:collective 2020-11-29T16:26:35Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-christmas-advert-2014-montythepenguin. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RSxOjBIjyhI https://www.youtube.com/embed/RSxOjBIjyhI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RSxOjBIjyhI/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis Christmas Advert 2014 #MontyThePenguin Penguin Christmas John Lewis 2020-11-17T05:00:14Z https://addvertising.org/what-war-does-to-children. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RBQ-IoHfimQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/RBQ-IoHfimQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RBQ-IoHfimQ/hqdefault.jpg What war does to children As French authorities begin to clear people out of the 'Jungle' migrant camp at Calais prior to razing it to the ground, here's a recent Save The Children spot on the effects of war on children. Calais Jungle, still the most shocking second a day, syrian refugee children, uk immigrants, dont panic london agency 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/u-s-ice-hockey-champ-i-didn-t-know-i-was-part-russian. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALUxVEtLm5E https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALUxVEtLm5E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ALUxVEtLm5E /hqdefault.jpg U.S. ice hockey champ: "I didn't know I was part-Russian" With the Winter Games 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea going on, family history company Ancestry put out this one-minute campaign referencing the 'miracle on ice' Cold War-era 1980s Olympics, featuring sports champs from.... Watch and find out! Droga5, Ancestry Olympics ad 2018, Olympics ice hockey winners 1980, ice hockey commercials, DNA and sports 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/tokyo-olympics-cheeky-robot-assists-team-gb. https://youtu.be/McHy6n-FBgw https://youtu.be/McHy6n-FBgw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/McHy6n-FBgw/hqdefault.jpg Tokyo Olympics: Cheeky robot assists Team GB Japanese car-maker Toyota chips in to the Olympics held in 2021 with this cheeky one-minute glimpse of a robot helping athletes out with household chores so that they can focus on their training. "As proud Mobility Partner of Team GB & Paralympics GB, Toyota are always looking for new ways to help our athletes as they prepare for Tokyo 2020…" says the multinational, which is based in Tokyo. There are some fun moments in the not-so-futuristic campaign, including the robot binning a voice command device that previously had pride of place in the home. Set up in 1937, the automaker has an entire branch, Toyota Research, working on mobility solutions and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Products range from assistance mechanisms for getting in and out of cars and appliances for those with impaired mobility, right across to devices that can help move paralysed patients from bed to chair, or perform household tasks such as fetching and carrying. What do you think of the ad? Toyota, Toyota Human Support Robot, Toyota HSR, AI mobility solutions, funny ads, household robots, Olympics, Paralympics, Team GB, The&Partnership 2021-10-31T06:23:13Z https://addvertising.org/best-out-of-office-message-of-the-season. https://youtu.be/f7Rvz4I_VH8 https://youtu.be/f7Rvz4I_VH8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f7Rvz4I_VH8/hqdefault.jpg Best out-of-office message of the season? On your holidays and feeling smug? Yes, you can Insta your way to peer hatred as you drink in cocktails and exotic sights, sun yourself on the beach or climb quiet mountains in cool air, but here's a way to make your colleagues back in the office feel better about you even as you taunt them.... What do you think? Summer holidays, out of office, Burger King Whopper Out of Office, Buzzman, amusing ads 2018-07-09T05:38:45Z https://addvertising.org/bemused-bull-watches-lamborghini-go-crazy-electric. https://youtu.be/sitXeGjm4Mc https://youtu.be/sitXeGjm4Mc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sitXeGjm4Mc/hqdefault.jpg Bemused bull watches Lamborghini go crazy-electric Oh hey, well this one is probably going to divide opinions while commanding attention - good thing, bad thing? Anyway, it's an ad for an electric/electrifying model of the Lamborghini sports car, the new Revuelto. Italy's iconic luxury heart-throb turns 60 in May - it's a Taurus, people, the star sign whose astrological symbol is the bull. For the sports car aficionados, I'm doing a straightforward copy & paste for the specs from the manufacturer: "Introducing the new Lamborghini Revuelto, our first super sports V12 hybrid plug-in High Performance Electrified Vehicle delivering 1015 CV. A naturally aspirated V12 engine combined with an eight-speed, double-clutch transverse gearbox and three electric motors in a revolutionary architecture: a new paradigm for the automotive world. Thirteen driving modes. All-wheel drive is also available in fully electric mode". Enthusiasts are in raptures over the way Lambo has managed to infuse an electric model with its trademark throaty growl. Does the ad campaign do justice to the brand claim: "The perfect combination of aerodynamics and design expresses maximum synergy between efficiency, functionality and style"? Or are you empathising more with those woken in the middle of the night for the wrong reasons like gear-strained, gunning car engines? If you're wondering about the name 'Revuelto', which means 'scrambled' in Spanish but apparently nothing in Italian, Lambo says it's a tribute to a famous fighting bull of the late 19th century in Spain. Those looking to acquire a Revuelto will need to stay on the waiting-list a while longer: "The vehicle is not yet offered for sale and is therefore not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC. The fuel consumption and emissions data is in the type approval stage". How's the campaign doing in approval terms, do you think? Lamborghini Revuelto, Lamborghini electric, luxury electric sportscars, sports cars commercials, 2023-04-14T09:24:14Z https://addvertising.org/tanguru-for-awkward-teen-moments. https://youtu.be/peUKUymq82g https://youtu.be/peUKUymq82g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/peUKUymq82g/hqdefault.jpg Tanguru for awkward teen moments! Is this a new classic from soft drink ads-disruptor Tango? If you don't remember the 'You know when you've been Tangoed' ads from the 1990s, here's a reminder: https://youtu.be/I1jywlZG74o. In the orange fizzy drink's new campaign, an invisible 'tanguru' pops up to rescue teenagers from embarrassing situations. What do you think of it? Of-the-moment, hilarious, a bit too cheeky...? Tango tanguru, teenagers, soft drinks, Britvic, classic ads, VCCP 2019-05-28T11:20:46Z https://addvertising.org/dominic-west-hams-it-up-over-dinner. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6tgFHpWEUXU https://www.youtube.com/embed/6tgFHpWEUXU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6tgFHpWEUXU/hqdefault.jpg Dominic West hams it up over dinner Check it out, spag bol fans! There's the familiar feeling of reaching out for the base sauce, and then there's getting everyone sitting down to dinner when they're engrossed in screen action. The British actor and father of four, well known for his role in 'The Wire', inappropriately brings his dramatic skills to the table... AMV BBDO, Jimmy McNulty The Wire, Dominic West in Dolmio ad, British actors in commercials, Dolmio pasta sauce 2018-06-03T21:16:27Z https://addvertising.org/fun-and-funky-car-commercial-yes-of-corsa. https://youtu.be/AHe1epRY8yU https://youtu.be/AHe1epRY8yU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AHe1epRY8yU/hqdefault.jpg Fun and funky car commercial? Yes, of Corsa Quantum leap in car commercials - agree or disagree? If you're still unconvinced about investing in an electric car, here's an ad that's stuffed with answers to real questions, as well as cool effects and plenty of humour. In fact, the whole tone is humorous without sliding into being too sharp for its own good. To dispel any remaining doubts among those on the fence about electric vehicles (EVs), German automobile manufacturer Opel (aka Vauxhall) showcases the multitude of features and technologies integrated into the new Corsa in a two-minute music film directed by British director and filmmaker Henry Scholfield. No, there's none of the darker environmental aspects of EVs being questioned, but one wouldn't really expect that in any ad. The Corsa-e blurb on the Opel website boasts an Eco mode to boost your range (as well as a Sport mode for more fun). "With no noise or tailpipe emissions, it’s a clean drive that’s better for the environment," we're assured. For those interested, "the 100% electric engine glides from 0-60-mph in just 7.6 seconds and achieves an instant 260Nm of torque. When driving in B-mode, the regenerative braking system returns most of the energy from braking back to the battery, helping to reserve your range". But back to the ad - do we like it? Opel Yes of Corsa, car commercials, Vauxhall Corsa electric, Opel Corsa electric, electric vehicles, EVs, Henry Scholfield commercial, Jung von Matt 2023-11-01T12:04:08Z https://addvertising.org/high-octane-customer-service. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MNmRJiRarH0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/MNmRJiRarH0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MNmRJiRarH0/hqdefault.jpg High-octane customer service Adobe promotes its Marketing Cloud with a Bond-style spoof showing how lack of connection between a brand's communication channels can turn into a disastrous customer experience. Fun 1'25" watch that makes a strong point. We're not all 007, but we sure know how this feels! Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Adobe Marketing Cloud, GS&P, Advertising Week Europe 2017, smooth cross-channel marketing 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/coffee-bags-who-knew. https://youtu.be/aa3x1CtMI5w https://youtu.be/aa3x1CtMI5w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aa3x1CtMI5w/hqdefault.jpg Coffee bags! Who knew? Yorkshire tea and coffee company Taylors has been working on a new idea (or is it???) - coffee bags, like tea bags. The revolution is now being promoted with a humorous ad explaining 'why on earth we didn't think of them before'. What do you think of the ad? Fun and informative, is the humour a bit too dark, or how could they use humour at all for the sacred business of coffee preparation and drinking? Taylors of Harrogate, coffee bags, Taylors coffee, ground coffee in bags, Lucky Generals 2019-08-12T12:26:00Z https://addvertising.org/heathrow-bears-go-back-to-the-future. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cheo1P22cUU https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cheo1P22cUU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cheo1P22cUU/hqdefault.jpg Heathrow bears go back to the future If you enjoyed last year's sentimental ad for Heathrow airport (view at http://addvertising.org/advert/153), you're in for a treat as the story of how the bears first met unfolds. Some nice 1960s, BOAC touches since the history of flying forms the backdrop. And lots of shots of stewardesses' legs - that's just 'cos of the height of the main protagonists, obvs. Like it? Havas London, Outsider production, The Mill animation, Heathrow bears Christmas 2017, best christmas ads 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/declaration-of-diversity. https://www.youtube.com/embed/R1PMt8bnz34 https://www.youtube.com/embed/R1PMt8bnz34 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R1PMt8bnz34/hqdefault.jpg Declaration of diversity Genealogy company Ancestry has come up with a punchy one for this Fourth of July, putting a surprise twist on the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Droga5 agency, Ancestry declaration descendants ad, diversity in the USA, declaration of independence and diversity, fourth of july ads 2018-08-26T23:18:45Z https://addvertising.org/inequality-balls-a-bola-esta-em-jogo. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eQ1O_q5mWF0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/eQ1O_q5mWF0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eQ1O_q5mWF0/hqdefault.jpg Inequality balls: A bola est Only female athletes have to overcome inequality, says this pacey campaign urging everyone to help #changethegame. Does it inspire you to take a stand? How? Is awareness enough? Existe um advers Africa agency Sao Paulo, female athletes, inequality balls, gender inequality, sports pay 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/likeagirl. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Emawq64b0DU https://www.youtube.com/embed/Emawq64b0DU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Emawq64b0DU/hqdefault.jpg #Likeagirl Good to see this kind of thing, not good to see it's still necessary. Always, girls confidence, young girls, girls sport, female sport 2020-07-01T13:57:55Z https://addvertising.org/man-u-we-re-more-than-designer-swag-and-hashtags. https://youtu.be/qnOZ75ATUGA https://youtu.be/qnOZ75ATUGA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qnOZ75ATUGA/hqdefault.jpg Man U: "We're more than designer swag and hashtags" Footballers from Manchester United push home the point that they're a blend of skills and attributes, in a slick 48-second spot to promote whisky-maker Chivas Regal, their official spirits partner. Hm, what do you reckon? Should sports and that kind of spirits be, erm, blended in any context? Chivas Regal MUFC, whisky ads, football ads, Man U, McCann London, #BlendedIsBetter 2018-08-09T07:18:14Z https://addvertising.org/boris-becker-stars-in-match-of-old-and-new. https://youtu.be/5L7ZsJ1alyQ https://youtu.be/5L7ZsJ1alyQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5L7ZsJ1alyQ/hqdefault.jpg Boris Becker stars in match of old and new He was (at that time) the youngest ever male tennis player to win a singles Grand Slam tennis title - Wimbledon 1985, at the age of 17. German former No 1 tennis champ Boris Becker maintained a high profile beyond his record-breaking on-court career, moving into sports clothing manufacture, becoming a TV sports commentator, and coaching the current world No 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic. The 54-year-old has also grabbed headlines around his divorce, tax evasion and bankruptcy. Less known is the fact that he's made quite a name for himself on the poker circuit, both off and online, and is an ambassador for the partypoker online poker platform. What do you think of this 30-second ad, one of a series for the first multi-player Match-3 by Match Masters video games? The maestro has no qualms about appearing in his bathrobe and slippers - embroidered with a reference to his 'Boom-Boom' tennis-style nickname - because he's well up to the challenge of fast-moving digital games. Good fun, yawn, great endorsement? Match Masters video games, Boris Becker commercial, tennis legends, Boris Becker for Match Masters, True Motion Pictures, 2022-01-10T16:20:31Z https://addvertising.org/coincidence-is-now-the-leading-cause-of-death-parody. https://youtu.be/hZZFnNwdgqQ https://youtu.be/hZZFnNwdgqQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hZZFnNwdgqQ/hqdefault.jpg "Coincidence is now the leading cause of death" parody Hard-hitting satire amid alarming reports of significant increases worldwide in excess death figures. This mock promotion's packed with stiletto one-liners such as: "We specialise in the effects and leave the causes to the conspiracy theorists". During the Covid period, any questioning of the mainstream narrative met mainly with an abusive response, including the calling of names such as 'conspiracy theorists', social ostracising, and threats to life and livelihood. The fallout from an environment where many people were overwhelmed with fear and denied access to both regular medical care and a usefully broad range of information is now becoming increasingly apparent. Among the areas of concern are considerably elevated excess death rates, and the apparent lack of explanation for them. Alberta, Canada recorded death from unknown causes as the leading cause of death in summer 2022. The trend sparked an ongoing debate around the possible role of mRNA gene therapy injections presented as Covid shots which were widely delivered across the world. Alongside an opening-up of conversations, there is evidence of further loss of trust in institutions/individuals which have hitherto enjoyed a general trust among the public: as reflected in this satire commentary presented as a regular upbeat promotional video, the medical profession appears to have joined government, journalism, and advertising on the downward trust trend. What do you think of the campaign? Kaufman Institute of Coincidence, satire videos, cause of excess death, public health, Covid fallout, public trust, medical parody, iwantlibertees 2023-01-27T10:04:54Z https://addvertising.org/middle-eastern-food-company-tackles-obesity. https://youtu.be/CBjFDo6_DWo https://youtu.be/CBjFDo6_DWo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CBjFDo6_DWo/hqdefault.jpg Middle Eastern food company tackles obesity With obesity increasingly a problem in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the leading food and beverage conglomerate in the Middle East, Almarai, has put out this visually surprising pre-Ramadan ad. Do you think it's effective, or just gimmicky? Called ???????- ??????? ??? ???? (Obesity is a Killer), it's part of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaign for Almarai, whose brands distribute dairy and other products including cupcakes, baby food and frozen chicken. Obesity is the real killer, obesity Saudi Arabia, unhealthy eating, healthy lifestyle, Leo Burnett KSA 2018-06-06T05:04:56Z https://addvertising.org/hrhs-william-and-kate-voice-every-mind-matters. https://youtu.be/N2BMSkLAqgM https://youtu.be/N2BMSkLAqgM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N2BMSkLAqgM/hqdefault.jpg HRHs William and Kate voice 'Every Mind Matters' As the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown takes its toll on many people across the UK, Public Health England (PHE) has come up with some action plans people can use to keep anxiety at bay and encourage mental well-being. Second-in-line to the throne His Royal Highness Prince William, and his wife Kate, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge narrate this short piece to encourage everyone suffering ill effects from the isolation measures, under the slogan 'Every Mind Matters'. Do you think it's good to get the royals involved to make us feel we're all in this together and that there are simple steps we can take to alleviate negative aspects of the situation? Public Health England, COVID 19 coronavirus, Prince William voice, William and Kate mental health, mental wellbeing lockdown, Freuds 2020-05-09T05:36:59Z https://addvertising.org/flexible-tech-ever-wished-you-could-fold-your-tablet-in-half-ta-da. https://youtu.be/ZjdGhHLQIH4 https://youtu.be/ZjdGhHLQIH4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZjdGhHLQIH4/hqdefault.jpg Flexible tech: Ever wished you could fold your tablet in half? Ta-da!! Wow, watch this 7.8-inch Royole Flexpai device fold and unfold, then let us know what you think of the ad. Big on drum roll, short on tech spex and actual information? Just plain awesome? Could the smartphone folder that opens into a tablet-like device be the way of the future. Punters are already wondering why it folds 'the wrong way' with the screen outwards. Oh, and it's not by one of the usual names, either. It may not be the world's first folding smartphone, but it's the first one we can buy commercially. Royole FlexPai, foldable smartphone, 2018-11-15T16:42:20Z https://addvertising.org/extra-ding-it-s-all-coming-back-to-me-now. https://youtu.be/d291pcxKtK4 https://youtu.be/d291pcxKtK4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d291pcxKtK4/hqdefault.jpg EXTRA Ding! It's all coming back to me now... EXTRA Gum reads the collective mind with this funny yet very understanding ad. "In a not-too-distant future, the world will be coming back," says the company. "And when time comes we won’t just exit our homes quietly, pick up the newspaper and whistle our way back to the office. No, we’re going squeeze into a pair of jeans, grab a pack of EXTRA gum and take to the streets—awkwardly small talking, hugging and kissing until our collective hearts’ are content." Agree or disagree? The soundtrack 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now' by the legendary rock writer Jim Steinman, who died earlier in 2021, is a poignant expression of what many of us will be experiencing as we reconnect in oh so many ways. Not everyone will be keen to #GetYourDingBack in such exuberant fashion, though: The ad launched in Mental Health Awareness Month, with more and more studies emerging around the devastating effects of lockdown and other COVID-19 related stress factors. It's also a reality that many people with conditions such as anxiety have found a more comfortable lifestyle away from the 'old normal' stresses and pressures. For those of us who do relate to this ad's message of regaining cheerful confidence, might it make you start buying Extra Gum as part of a defining moment in contemporary history, or is it just a light-touch spot that fits the mood really well? EXTRA Gum, For When It's Time, post-covid reconnections, confidence after covid, meeting people in person, Energy BBDO 2022-08-27T00:16:26Z https://addvertising.org/children-take-future-of-forests-into-own-hands. https://youtu.be/XLzmRdKgvU0 https://youtu.be/XLzmRdKgvU0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XLzmRdKgvU0/hqdefault.jpg Children take future of forests into own hands This Brazilian ad presents a really creative way to educate children about conservation by literally putting the inspiration into their hands. Good old crayons - ecopencils - coupled with a thoroughly modern app to bring the magic alive, and that age-old urge to collect/exchange at school. Worth a watch for children of all ages, don't you think? Perhaps it'll make parents more aware too. Ecopencil, Brazilian forests, children and conservation, ennvironmental education, David The Agency, 2019-11-09T02:01:21Z https://addvertising.org/madison-beer-presents-lego-brick-life. https://youtu.be/tExRwJcaMUU https://youtu.be/tExRwJcaMUU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tExRwJcaMUU/hqdefault.jpg Madison Beer presents LEGO Brick Life Perenially popular building bricks LEGO have come a long way since their invention in 1932: the Danish brand has expanded into movies, merch, and electronic games as well as developing its own theme parks. This campaign sees US singer/songwriter Madison Beer promoting LEGO'S Fortnite gameS. “Teaming up with the LEGO Group and Epic Games and diving into the world of LEGO Fortnite has been so much fun," says the 25-year-old., promosing that the new updates are "next level and offer something totally different. From taking on the Storm King in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey to building out a world in LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, there’s so much to explore. See you in LEGO Fortnite”. Madison Beer x LEGO Bricj LIfe, LEGO Fortnite, LEGO agency 2025-12-20T02:09:43Z https://addvertising.org/raf-displays-its-pulling-power-in-seductive-recruitment-drive. https://youtu.be/SMmJWmzfm0o https://youtu.be/SMmJWmzfm0o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SMmJWmzfm0o/hqdefault.jpg RAF displays its pulling power in seductive recruitment drive Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) shows engineers what they really want to see rather than try to entice them with standard wording in this recruitment ad. The fast-moving film features tantalising glimpses of the most advanced aircraft and other hardware, inviting interested recruits "the potential to take their problem-solving skills to the next level by working on the most advanced aircraft in the country." What do you think of the powerfully seductive visuals in what's essentially a recruitment ad? Really great, gets straight to the point; or hm, clever ad for great-looking hardware but at the end of the day these are military machines, right; or, only to be expected, the armed forces have always been renowned for their training across all disciplines? RAF The Ultimate Level, RAF engineers, RAF recruitment, recruitment ads, director Ryan Dzierzek, CGI in advertising, Engine Creative 2021-12-18T02:24:34Z https://addvertising.org/caught-with-your-pants-down. https://www.youtube.com/embed/abVP6UuBAhM https://www.youtube.com/embed/abVP6UuBAhM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/abVP6UuBAhM/hqdefault.jpg Caught with your pants down? Orbit has the answer! Fifteen-second lesson in adroit handling of a potentially awkward situation. BBDO, Orbit Gum Pants ad, amusing chewing-gum commercial, maximum impact in short ad,#timetoshine 2020-08-13T14:21:26Z https://addvertising.org/gillette-venus-waxes-musical-over-the-hair-in-your-underwear. https://youtu.be/u2eSnvB5D3k https://youtu.be/u2eSnvB5D3k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u2eSnvB5D3k/hqdefault.jpg Gillette Venus waxes musical over the hair in your underwear "Better than 'Cats'" says one viewer of this one-minute musical. At ADDS, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of Taboo Topics, so this witty mini-musical tackling the stigma around pubic hair really caught our eye. "People still get a little weird about the phrase ‘pubic hair’," acknowledges the specially created website for this Gillette Venus shaving collection. "But the more we say it (or sing it), the more we’ll think to take care of it. We made a song about pubes, sung by pubes to normalize the conversation around pubic hair, and to celebrate our new regimen, Venus for Pubic Hair and Skin. It’s right there in the name, so go ahead and say it. Or sing it." What do you think of the humorous approach, with apparently innocent lines such as 'What's a curl to do?' that really come into their own in this context? As with most such intimate product lines, Venus makes no judgement on whether or not anyone should shave, it's all about removing embarrassment around an awkward topic. Does this kind of ad make the whole thing easier to talk about, or less unattractive? Or do you think less said the better on this kind of thing, it's good to know the products are out there but there's no need to make a song and dance about it? Leave a comment or mouse over the star system to rate it! Gillette Venus The Pube Song, women's intimate shaving, female shaving products, Taboo Topics, P&G commercials, Grey New York 2024-02-14T11:13:29Z https://addvertising.org/bridal-energy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DUTO5XSl5kg https://www.youtube.com/embed/DUTO5XSl5kg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DUTO5XSl5kg/hqdefault.jpg Bridal energy I watched this one all the way through 'cos I wanted to know what it was about - smart way of advertising a product that might otherwise be perceived as a bit dull. smartenergy, energy, bride, energy meters 2019-12-11T09:26:34Z https://addvertising.org/something-has-gone-wrong-in-guac-world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2p6HWPpfhAs https://www.youtube.com/embed/2p6HWPpfhAs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2p6HWPpfhAs/hqdefault.jpg Something has gone wrong in "guac world" Avocados are everywhere these days. There are even entire restaurants devoted to solely to avocado dishes! This Avocados Mexico advert from the Super Bowl features a group of people who have created a world that seals in all of the good things, including avocados, and blocks out the bad. However, when they forget to seal in the chips with them, it shows just how crazy people can get when there are no chips to dip into their guacamole. Do you think this advert hits the mark with people's current avocado obsession? Or is it just downright annoying? Avocados, Havas Media, GSD&M, Chris Elliot, Super Bowl 2019-04-01T15:08:08Z https://addvertising.org/boss-rabbit-runs-nice-smelling-place-for-men. https://youtu.be/656ONxP4t68 https://youtu.be/656ONxP4t68 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/656ONxP4t68/hqdefault.jpg Boss rabbit runs 'nice-smelling place' for men An al fresco shower of boyish humour in this 30-second campaign for men's body wash Irish Spring. There are nods to horror movies and torture devices woven into the story of 'The Stinky Man' who is made to feel unwelcome in the water-based community where he fetches up. A threatening yet adorable white rabbit gifted with (computer-generated, or CG) speech issues orders; it will remind many of us of a certain large white cat belonging to 'Bond' movie villain Blofeld. That unnamed cat first appeared in 1963 and became as famous as the villain himself. Didn't talk, obvs, and was an absolute pussycat really, but a hard act to follow when it comes to conveying threat, nonetheless. This quirky campaign - look closely and you'll see the raft used by 'The Stinky Man' is made out of gym lockers strapped together - was shot largely in Mexico and launched during the USA's major televised sporting event the Super Bowl this year. The Super Bowl gathers families and friends in front of screens nationwide and globally like no other, making it an expensive must-do for brands. And though the launchpad was a specific weekend based around male excellence and sporting prowess, this message of men's cleanliness will linger on throughout the ensuing year.... Irish Spring The Stinky Man, Irish Spring Super Bowl commercial 2022, men's grooming, male hygiene products, funny ads, Epoch Films, Mtias & Matias 2023-08-05T18:11:20Z https://addvertising.org/boys-men-on-their-period-makes-you-thinx. https://youtu.be/-QEDZkj_Riw https://youtu.be/-QEDZkj_Riw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-QEDZkj_Riw/hqdefault.jpg Boys, men on their period - makes you Thinx? Feminine hygiene products company Thinx presents a world in which it's not just girls and women who menstruate, to promote their period-proof underwear. Check out the ad and see what you think. Thought-provoking, or a bit unnecessary? Thinx, menstruation, men and periods, period-proof underwear, BBDO New York, Rachel McDonald 2020-11-01T01:40:54Z https://addvertising.org/out-of-this-world-new-world-for-kids-from-hasbro. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wD3ooMwH69A https://www.youtube.com/embed/wD3ooMwH69A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wD3ooMwH69A/hqdefault.jpg Out of this world new world for kids from Hasbro Children's entertainer Hasbro has launched a series of digital 'Full of Treasures' episodes that feature cute little creatures called Hemkas representing emotions in a colourful, adventurous and educational storyline. See the first full episode, 'A Moonflower Is Born', here, and let us know what you and your kids think! creative amsterdam, hanazuki full of treasures, hasbro animated series, hasbro studios, titmouse studios LA 2018-11-30T05:33:31Z https://addvertising.org/a-brief-history-of-samsung-s-mobile-products. https://www.youtube.com/embed/z2q7y50zxNU https://www.youtube.com/embed/z2q7y50zxNU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2q7y50zxNU/hqdefault.jpg A brief history of Samsung's mobile products From large to small to large to small again.. Samsung, samsung products, samsung smartphones, samsung smartwatch 2024-08-28T11:15:12Z https://addvertising.org/gary-oldman-shares-what-ingredients-are-needed-for-a-good-film. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KKgmbKKpY_8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/KKgmbKKpY_8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KKgmbKKpY_8/hqdefault.jpg Gary Oldman shares what ingredients are needed for a good film In honor of Gary Oldman's Oscar win last night, let's look back at his role in this advert from Nokia from 2007. What do you think? Are you happy he took home the Oscar this year? Gary Oldman, Nokia, Oscars, Naked 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/don-dinero-emerges-from-the-baroque-era-to-embody-our-state-of-mind-and-money. https://youtu.be/SRfCRrdfdXY https://youtu.be/SRfCRrdfdXY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SRfCRrdfdXY/hqdefault.jpg 'Don Dinero' emerges from the Baroque era to embody our state of mind and money Well, here's one (in Spanish) that breaks the mould for banking ads. Spain's financial services group Bankinter puts out 1'30" of arresting visuals that are going down really well with viewers: they allude to the kind of tests the European Union subjects its bank notes to - worth watching just for this - and by extension illustrate tough everyday realities with the use of hard, visible cash. Adding to the message about the stresses applied to our money is a specially written track which adapts a poem by Spanish nobleman, politician and writer Francisco de Quevedo (1580-1645). 'Poderoso caballero es Don Dinero' ('Mr Money is a powerful gentleman') is here delivered in a gravelly male voice referencing the current issues of rising interest rates, war, increased cost of living, and other stresses both physical and mental being applied to us and our money. It's not the first time that Bankinter, which was founded in 1965 as an industrial bank through a joint venture between Banco Santander and BankAmerica, has used song to make its point. In this campaign, it acknowledges current challenges and the fact that its clients want good treatment in times of inflation, and offers solutions such as interest-free payments. What do you make of the upfront approach? Does it embody our state of mind and money? Or is it just another clever manipulation of both? According to Bankinter, teh ad aims "to make both clients and non-clients aware of managing family finances well in times of particular economic uncertainty, market volatility and rising inflation, as we're currently experiencing", and 'offer financial products and services which will help people face negative impacts'. Bankinter Don Dinero, banking ads, money commercials, personal finance, Spanish banking, Sioux & Cyranos 2022-06-21T07:58:59Z https://addvertising.org/cats-hats-and-entrepreneurs. https://youtu.be/DW43khGUqbE https://youtu.be/DW43khGUqbE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DW43khGUqbE/hqdefault.jpg Cats, hats and entrepreneurs Lol GoDaddy ad aimed at small businesses - self-employed heroes and biz pioneers... GoDaddy, cats, humour, small businesses, entrepreneurs 2020-10-25T14:58:32Z https://addvertising.org/pecking-chickens-most-relaxing-ad-ever. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1RPYgUxUIIk https://www.youtube.com/embed/1RPYgUxUIIk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1RPYgUxUIIk/hqdefault.jpg Pecking chickens - most relaxing ad ever? Never mind its endless beach, gorgeous eco-lodges, colourful bird life and beautiful pool, El Salvador's eco-hotel La Cocotera says it all with footage of their chickens eating... The luxury of simplicity. el salvador luxury coastal hotel, la cocotera hotel, la barra del santiago, where to stay in el salvador, luxury accommodation central america 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/jungle-red-moschino-fw21-pays-tribute-to-cukor-film-the-women. https://youtu.be/0cxdbvXofDo https://youtu.be/0cxdbvXofDo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0cxdbvXofDo/hqdefault.jpg Jungle Red: Moschino FW21 pays tribute to Cukor film 'The Women' Here's a big treat for all of us who've been missing the joys of cinema visits, theatre-going, Broadway and West End productions, fashion shows and the like - all in just one minute! Italian luxury fashion house Moschino presents a glimpse of its Fall/Winter 2021 collection in richly ornamental vignettes staged in a theatre setting. The collection, entited Jungle Red, pays tribute to director George Cukor's film 'The Women'.The 1939 movie starred brilliant leading Hollywood ladies of the day with Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell heading up a glamorous and hugely talented all-female cast. The promotional tagline exclaimed ‘It’s all about men!' but every on-camera character is female. Yup, from 1939. If you're thinking, hold on, what about Meg Ryan? that would be the 2008 remake. You'd have to watch both to decide how - and whether - the men/women debate has moved on in the 70 years between the two movies, and how it's depicted in screen comedy/dramas. Meanwhile, if it's just the one-minute you've got to bestow, Moschino has you covered - in really really really opulent fashion..... Moschino Jungle Red, Moschino fall winter 2021, George Cukor The Women, luxury fashion collections FW21, Jeremy Scott 2024-02-22T03:45:32Z https://addvertising.org/avon-s-boss-life-ramps-up-the-motivation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KWbWJ8xweUg https://www.youtube.com/embed/KWbWJ8xweUg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KWbWJ8xweUg/hqdefault.jpg Avon's Boss Life ramps up the motivation The long-lived home-selling cosmetics company updates its ding-dong persona with a vengeance here, using a fun adaptation of Gloria Gaynor's famous anthem 'I Will Survive' to illustrate its potential for home-workers, especially mums who want to run their own schedules. The agency that created it is female-owned. monday motivation, selling avon cosmetics, working for avon, terri and sandy, female-owned ad agency, women being own bosses 2021-01-31T11:30:55Z https://addvertising.org/posh-buns-mcdonald-s-blingburger. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DjYSn91o44 https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DjYSn91o44 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-DjYSn91o44/hqdefault.jpg Posh buns: McDonald's blingburger Vid showing Welsh fashion designer Julien MacDonald creating a limited edition box for McDonald's to launch the fast-food giant's new brioche buns. Julien MacDonalds ad for McDonalds, Mcdonalds blingburger, fast food in posh boxes, mcdonalds challenges Bryons hamburgers, upmarket mcdonalds 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/robotics-get-that-dog-off-the-catwalk. https://youtu.be/-uuUffdWtQA https://youtu.be/-uuUffdWtQA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-uuUffdWtQA/hqdefault.jpg Robotics: Get that dog off the catwalk! Robotics and the resulting robots are coming along in leaps and bounds - literally. But most advertising for / including them is still fairly dry, or open to mockery - we still get a laugh out of seeing an essentially clunky machine attempting to look and act like a human. However, the gap is closing. Format.io defines robotics like this: "In simple terms, robotics combines science, engineering, and technology to design, construct, operate, and use machines programmed to replicate, substitute, or assist humans in completing tasks of varying complexity. These machines are known as robots." We're becoming more accustomed to seeing and using robots such as vacuum cleaners - in ads, often with a cat riding around on top to shift the laughter to kitties - to assist with daily tasks and enjoyment of life. You may have seen tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Optimus robot folding a shirt. They are also increasingly in use in medical environments, natural disaster response units, and the broad landscape of 'security', which means different things to different people. For example, robotic 'dogs' able to cover huge areas and challenging terrain are being deployed to patrol large industrial complexes; specific models complete with weaponry attachments have been developed to patrol national borders. What do you make of this Coperni Fall Winter 2023 fashion campaign,which brings dogs onto the catwalk in a completely new, softer-focus light? Luxury conglomerate LVMH describes Coperni as "a French womenswear brand based in Paris created by Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant, who first met whilst studying at Mod'Art in 2009. Their first collaborations brought together their different backgrounds, Sébastien's expertise in fashion design and Arnaud's business background". Vaillant is CEO of LVMH. Coperni appears to be carving a niche for it in fashion/tech fusion. Coperni Fall Winter 2023 robot dogs, robotics and fashion, Coperni robotic dogs, 2024-03-20T09:21:12Z https://addvertising.org/burger-king-uses-google-home-to-deliver-whopper-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/U_O54le4__I https://www.youtube.com/embed/U_O54le4__I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U_O54le4__I/hqdefault.jpg Burger King uses Google Home to deliver Whopper ad Not a sustainable one, and a controversial stunt: an ad asking the question "Okay, Google, what is the Whopper?" was delivered via Google Home devices. Hm. A step too far into privacy invasion, or a neat simple idea that really gets your attention onto fast food and is the way of the future? David Miami agency, commercial privacy invasion, Google Home devices as ad-deliverers, Burger King Google Whopper ad 2017, privacy versus convenience 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/women-s-football-the-missing-shirt-tackles-gap-in-lionesses-history. https://youtu.be/DJXIcMJpx64 https://youtu.be/DJXIcMJpx64 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DJXIcMJpx64/hqdefault.jpg Women's football: 'The Missing Shirt' tackles gap in Lionesses history As England women's national football team, nicknamed the Lionesses, hit the headlines in the Women's Euro 2025, ex-Lioness Claire Rafferty collaborated with Foudys, the world’s first dedicated retailer of women’s official sports merchandise, on a different challenge - a historic lack of football clothing designed for women. Until as recently as 2019, the England women’s squad played in men’s shirts, often altered by the players themselves to compensate for the undesirable fit. As a result, fans of women’s football and/or the associated merchandise, have no previous women’s kits to wear or collect. This campaign, titled 'The Missing Shirt' explains the aim to redress the omission with a retro football shirt that commemorates players present and past. As reported by Creative Review, the design by Hattie Crowther features the names of women who played from 1984 to 2019 without a dedicated England kit printed down the sleeves, while a blank crest in the middle of the shirt is topped by the words ‘Unsupported. Unaffiliated.’ Women's football teams were already emerging in the late 19th century, In 1921 the Football Association (FA) in England banned the sport on officially recognised pitches in a move generally attributed to encouraging women back into home-based roles after World War 1.The ban was lifted 50 years later, in 1971, and the women's game currently enjoys significant popularity, and increasing media coverage. Google's AI Overview says that the sport's global market is predicted to surpass $2.35 billion in 2025, and: "The Women's Super League (WSL) in England has seen a notable rise in revenue, reaching £65 million in the 2023/24 season, with each of the 12 clubs earning over £1 million for the first time". Foudy's 'The Missing Shirt', Lionesses collectors' kit, women's retro football shirts, women's football merchandise , English women's football, Claire Rafferty, Truant 2025-07-10T11:11:18Z https://addvertising.org/flights-of-fancy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zgppbrh67l4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/zgppbrh67l4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zgppbrh67l4/hqdefault.jpg Flights of fancy The best guests bring an experience, not just a bottle... Vodka brand Grey Goose always has something that takes us up and beyond ourselves - this experiential and social 'Lumiere' ad literally lights up the lives of the friends partying in it. grey goose vodka, fly beyond vodka ads, BBDO New York, Bacardi vodka brand grey goose, lighting up a forest 2018-07-10T03:30:20Z https://addvertising.org/zara-floats-colourful-retro-with-cutie-circus. https://youtu.be/zWUyx7RIjsw https://youtu.be/zWUyx7RIjsw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWUyx7RIjsw/hqdefault.jpg Zara floats colourful retro with 'Cutie Circus' They say fashion comes around again every few decades, and popular Spanish chain Zara certainly works the carousel for this production. Styled by Harry Lambert, 'Cutie Circus' brings colour and fun to the serious business of fashion, with a touch of nostalgia thrown in. British-born Lambert, best-known for his work styling musician Harry Styles, told British Vogue magazine: “I love timelessness and the feeling of nostalgia in clothes, and I think if you have that nostalgia it feels like it’s eternal and can be worn forever, because it’s not so trend-focused.” This is Lambert's second collaboration with Zara, which was valued at US$11 billion in 2023 and forms part of the Inditex Group. How do you feel about this campaign? Harry Lambert for Zara 'Cutie Chaos', Zara ads, high street fashion, Harry Lambert styling, fashion ads 2024-09-24T10:00:24Z https://addvertising.org/t-mobile-supernet. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HEv5mPzJyis https://www.youtube.com/embed/HEv5mPzJyis https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HEv5mPzJyis/hqdefault.jpg T-mobile supernet Cabaret-like musical promotion of T-mobile Supernet....lively, amusing and fun. T-mobile, supernet,dancing, cabaret show 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/like-venus-rising-from-the-waves. https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3sqDgdaTxA https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3sqDgdaTxA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q3sqDgdaTxA/hqdefault.jpg Like Venus rising from the waves... Ach'ly, it's a Volvo truck. The FH, which runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Some countries now provide incentives for natural gas as vehicle fuel for public tranport buses and lorries because it is better for the environment than traditional fuels. China, Iran, and India currently lead the world in numbers of natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Forsman & Bodenfors, Volvo FH trucks, trucks running on liquefied natural gas, natural gas as vehicle fuel, NGVs in Europe 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/euros-2024-bbc-s-pinball-football-trailer. https://youtu.be/Tug3AH4jWow https://youtu.be/Tug3AH4jWow https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tug3AH4jWow/hqdefault.jpg Euros 2024: BBC's pinball-football trailer The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has delivered a game within a game to promote their coverage of the imminent Euros 2024 European football championship, putting all the thrills of the match into a pinball format. What do you think of the visual imagery for the sudden twists, lightning flashes of brilliance, and general ups and downs of 'the beautiful game'? Three-times winner Germany is hosting the 17th edition of the tournament, for the first time since reunification of East and West Germany. The 24 teams will be playing for the chance to lift the Henri Delaunay Cup representing the biggest prize of the year: UEFA will distribute a total of €331 million in prize money for Euro 2024, with every participating nation to receive €9.25 million. The winners will receive an extra payment of €8 million (SportCal.com). England manager Gareth Southgate's squad starts as the 3/1 favorite depite having lost to tiny Iceland in a warm-up game. BBC Euros 2024, European football, football commercials, BBC pinball trailer, GAS music and sound 2024-08-28T11:08:13Z https://addvertising.org/indian-artist-dr-subodh-kerkar-and-the-most-ignored-painting. https://youtu.be/Qx35idZjAeQ https://youtu.be/Qx35idZjAeQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qx35idZjAeQ/hqdefault.jpg Indian artist Dr. Subodh Kerkar and 'The Most Ignored Painting' Taking a new approach to road safety, Volvo Car India teams up with renowned international artist Dr. Subodh Kerkar for this compelling two-minute reminder about the significance of the humble zebra crossing (also known as pedestrian crossing though the two are slightly different). A simple, effective mechanism designed for road safety, the first such crossing (according to AI Overview) "was marked in Slough, England on October 31, 1951. This crossing was the first zebra crossing, which is known for its black and white stripes". We can all agree that drivers,pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders and other road users are often guilty of ignoring or mis-using the device. What do you think of Volvo's artistic take, narrated and highlighted by Dr Kerkar, who gave up his medical practice some 30 years ago to pursue his artwork? Volvo x Subodh Kerkar 'The Most Ignored Painting', Volvo Cars India commercial, pedestrian crossings India, zebra crossings, road safety India, Grey India 2025-02-14T14:00:18Z https://addvertising.org/mistletoe-versus-turkey. https://youtu.be/pnWodnR1lao https://youtu.be/pnWodnR1lao https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pnWodnR1lao/hqdefault.jpg Mistletoe versus turkey... Britain's Waitrose keeps it simple with its Christmas 2018 ad, combining seasonal food and traditions with a bit of light-heartedness. What do you think of it? Waitrose Christmas 2018, Christmas ads, mistletoe, traditional festive food, adam&eveDDB 2019-11-17T11:19:26Z https://addvertising.org/runs-with-wolves. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hn3lAgvyJJo https://www.youtube.com/embed/hn3lAgvyJJo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hn3lAgvyJJo/hqdefault.jpg Runs with Wolves... See what happens when the Apple Watch Nike keeps asking U.S. actor and comedian Kevin Hart, Are We Running Today? What's the wolf's motivation? W+K Portland, kevin hart out in the desert, kevin hart with a beard, obsession with running, must run every day 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/cats-have-more-pull-than-sex. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZGJXWMkNcyQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZGJXWMkNcyQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZGJXWMkNcyQ/hqdefault.jpg Cats have more pull than sex? Hilarious 30-second spot for Sheba cat food by the same brains that came up with the wonderful Kitten Kollege series for Whiskas. Enjoy! AMV BBDO, best cat food, male cat lovers, Whiskas, pet food comparisons, funny cat commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/anime-happy-new-year-by-xenoz. https://youtu.be/yzgza9VbDKw https://youtu.be/yzgza9VbDKw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yzgza9VbDKw/hqdefault.jpg Anime: Happy New Year by Xenoz Just happened across this and liked it. What do you think? An ad for /by an anime editor called Xenoz. Wikipedia defines anime as "hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, anime refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, anime describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin". I love my job, learn new stuff every day! Xenoz, editors, anime Xenoz, happy new year 2024, animation, after effects, anime 2024-01-07T13:04:05Z https://addvertising.org/singapore-insurer-uses-drone-to-fly-in-made-yours-financial-planning. https://youtu.be/NMaf7pRbft4 https://youtu.be/NMaf7pRbft4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NMaf7pRbft4/hqdefault.jpg Singapore insurer uses drone to fly in 'Made Yours' financial planning Rather than just talking about financial planning, NTUC Income, Singapore's leading provider of life, health, travel and car insurance, aims to open up the conversation around financial planning with this campaign showing glimpses of widely differing personalities and lifestyles within the same housing community. The company also provides services around savings, investment and retirement plans; it says that as customers are becoming more sophisticated and their needs more complex, "it was time for our approach to financial planning to evolve as well. ‘Made Yours’ is our promise to be empathetic and inclusive, while empowering better financial well-being amongst our customers. We are investing in the data, technology and people needed for us to better understand and anticipate our customers' needs, so that our customers can make the best possible financial decisions for themselves, at the right points in time.” What do you think of the campaign film, shot with a nano-drone? NTUC Income, financial planning, life insurance, drone filming, nano-drone,Singapore life, BBH Singapore 2021-04-30T09:42:35Z https://addvertising.org/the-periodic-fable-learning-the-wrong-lessons-by-rote. https://youtu.be/EDWqKTv0CGc https://youtu.be/EDWqKTv0CGc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EDWqKTv0CGc/hqdefault.jpg The Periodic Fable: Learning the wrong lessons by rote Well, a lot of us will relate to - or at least watch - this visually arresting one-minute ad from US company The Ordinary. It turns the good old Periodic Table of our schooldays into the Periodic Fable, a disturbing metaphor for learning by rote. Take a look and see what you think of it. The company says: "We’ve been taught beauty wrong. It’s time we learnt the truth. From empty promises to impossible standards and overhyped ingredients: for too long, our industry has taught beauty wrong. So we made The Periodic Fable™: a scientific table with zero science. Filled with 49 popular marketing terms and the truth behind them. We hope it will help create a better, more transparent industry, where everyone can tell fact from fiction. and science from story". The value of the global beauty and personal care industry is currently estimated at some US$677 billion. Though there's increasing awareness of environmental and animal welfare concerns within the industry, marketing within such a competitive space is always challenging. How do you rate this effort? The Ordinary x Periodic Fable, beauty advertising marketing, consumer rights beauty, beauty myths, Uncommon Creative Studio 2025-10-22T10:20:54Z https://addvertising.org/striking-tech-job-adverts. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/017/medium/17.png?1529227300 Striking tech job adverts 2018-06-17T06:21:40Z https://addvertising.org/guo-pei-solange-knowles-mati-diop-craft-mother-earth-of-cognacs. https://youtu.be/e-mR5dWS2Dg https://youtu.be/e-mR5dWS2Dg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e-mR5dWS2Dg/hqdefault.jpg Guo Pei, Solange Knowles, Mati Diop craft 'Mother Earth' of cognacs If you're in the mood for turning your back on instant gratification and pondering the eternal mysteries of life, our place in time and space, settle down with a glass of fine old Louis XIII Cognac as the brand leads us through an endless journey. Chinese couture designer Guo Pei, French-Senegalese director Mati Diop and US musician Solange Knowles conjure a convergence that expresses quality over quantity and represents the antithesis of instant gratification. The cognac behind the ethereal scenes is Louis XIII, which was itself conjured up as a tribute to the world-renowned Rémy Martin producer. The Rémy Martin family is said to have settled in Cognac country when Louis XIII was King of France in the 17th century. With an unhurried process involving ageing in oak barrels decades and sometimes more than a century old, the luxury cognac sells for around £2,800 and resides in a distinctive bottle design dating back to 1850 - each bottle is handmade by French crystal manufacturers: Baccarat, Saint-Louis, and Cristallerie de Sèvres. Does this campaign immerse you in the sophisticated vapours of time and space? Louis X111 cognac Believe in Time, Rémy Martin, cognac commercials, Guo Pei, Solange Knowles, Mati Diop, FRED & FARID Los Angeles 2022-03-02T16:20:18Z https://addvertising.org/puppets-hit-the-catwalk-for-fashion-activism. https://youtu.be/ouk6TmzEunI https://youtu.be/ouk6TmzEunI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ouk6TmzEunI/hqdefault.jpg Puppets hit the catwalk for fashion activism Fashion activism continues to represent an area of business that's been flourishing over the past decade: as well as being inspiring, expressive and practical, the industry is notoriously wasteful, damaging to the environment and exploitative of its workers. While the genius behind catwalk creations permeates many aspects of our lives, from architectural design to how we identify ourselves and each other, the constant drive for 'creativity' is also a relentless drive to over-consumption. "Today, we wear our clothes 40% less than 10 years ago," says Vestiare Collective (VC), founded in 2009 and now claiming to be the world's largest such exchange platform of used fashion, trading upwards of three million items. "The simple act of buying a second-hand sweater over a new one can reduce your environmental impact by up to 81%," contines the French brand. "Extending the life of your clothes by just nine extra months reduces their carbon, water and waste footprints by up to 30%." On top of that, Vestiaire Collective has reduced its packaging to the minimum, and says that more than 50% of items bought and sold are traded locally, reducing transport implications for the environment. Sounds good, right? There's a plethora of used clothing apps and platforms aiming to do business while improving fashion's sustainability credentials. Like many, VC only offers 'desirable' clothing, i.e. it trades only in garments and accessories from the traditional luxury brands such as Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta and Burberry. Some would argue that the wastefulness of the industry is based more on cheap imitators which have made style accessible to a much larger purchasing public through mass production and online delivery mechanisms - buying an item for a single occasion rather than buying a single 'occasion' item. What do you think of this pacey puppet promotion by Vestiaire Collective, mimicking an eagerly-awaited catwalk event with front-row buyers on the edge of their seats to see the 'new' collection? Vestiaire Collective, fashion activism, pre-loved fashion platform, sustainable fashion, Droga5 London, Puppet Magic, Biscuit Films 2024-11-27T11:15:44Z https://addvertising.org/face-masks-don-t-challenge-others-says-sturgeon. https://youtu.be/a8KXM5B_5e0 https://youtu.be/a8KXM5B_5e0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a8KXM5B_5e0/hqdefault.jpg Face masks: Don't challenge others, says 'Sturgeon' Scottish comedian Janey Godley puts a different voice to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon advising on whether or not to challenge people who don't wear face masks in shops and other confined spaces as a result of COVID-10 coronavirus measures. The 1'30" of brisk humour with some strong language is part of a long-running series that is enjoyed by Sturgeon herself - you can see her good-natured response to "brilliant comedian" Janey's output here: https://youtu.be/jIiIlHy5sTw . Rules about emerging from lockdown varied across the United Kingdom. Janey Godley, Nicola Sturgeon spoof, Scottish humour, comedy, COVID-19 coronavirus humour 2020-06-12T08:13:20Z https://addvertising.org/calm-reflects-helpline-calls-in-ringing-street-displays. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/963/medium/CALM_OOH_pic.png?1555579904 CALM reflects helpline calls in 'ringing' street displays 2019-12-18T11:19:36Z https://addvertising.org/guess-how-many-litres-of-water-it-takes-to-make-one-pair-of-jeans. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ge75wDT_5Ik https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ge75wDT_5Ik https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ge75wDT_5Ik/hqdefault.jpg Guess how many litres of water it takes to make one pair of jeans In asking and answering the question "What on earth are you wearing?" London's plush, happening department store Selfridges brings us a thought-provoking take on fashion and some of its most popular fabrics. climate change and fashion, which fabrics most harm the environment, Selfridges hot air, Strange Beast production, anna ginsburg 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/xie-chaoyu-wants-you-to-be-inspired. https://youtu.be/qeD6QJvNu1g https://youtu.be/qeD6QJvNu1g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qeD6QJvNu1g/hqdefault.jpg Xie Chaoyu wants you to Be Inspired Chinese model Xie Chaoyu struts Marie Dalgar cosmetics stuff in a super-cool spot with a soundtrack by Las Aves. Does it inspire you? Marie Dalgar, Sephora, Chinese model Xie Chaoyu, BETC Paris, cosmetics Asia 2018-09-04T05:40:25Z https://addvertising.org/the-prisoners-are-out-of-the-pinata. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vvf-de84f8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vvf-de84f8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1vvf-de84f8/hqdefault.jpg The prisoners are out of the pi Another bizarre advert from the company MailChimp. MailChimp is an email marketing service for small businesses, something that can seem kind of plain. However, they prove that idea wrong, with these strange and fun adverts. MailChimp, JailBlimp, 2021-04-04T14:36:49Z https://addvertising.org/trump-finally-releases-the-banned-files-parody. https://youtu.be/Tm33Yv1e21c https://youtu.be/Tm33Yv1e21c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tm33Yv1e21c/hqdefault.jpg Trump Finally Releases The Banned Files (parody) Satirical television puppet show 'Spitting Image' first broadcast in 1984 (hm), and became a hit for its use of puppet caricatures of high-profile people to take humorous yet incisive digs at the world of politics, entertainment, sport and British popular culture of the era. After a decline in the 90s, the show returned in 2020 - in digital format, available on YouTube, and using caricatures of contemporary figures such as US President Trump, who brings his own particular style to this ad. The ad itself is for the 'Spitting Image' archive of all episodes, with the 'files' referring to the fact that five episodes of 'Spitting Image Presents: The Rest Is Bulls*!t' have been removed from the internet due to a legal battle over the rights to the image of the much-loved Paddington Bear children's story character. Currently starring in movies and on the London West End in a sold-out musical, Paddington is portrayed as a drunken caricature in 'Spitting Image', leading to the removal of the offending episodes while legal teams thrash things out. The new series was billed by 'Spitting Image' as not just satire, but "a no holds barred up-to-the-minute assault on the world of politics, pop culture and media control. From The White House to Windsor, from Putin to Paddington via Silicon Valley – it’s fearless, it’s as disgusting as the real people and it’s as hard-hitting as you remember – ideal entertainment for anyone with a 21st century attention span". Whether you are pro- or anti-Trump, or simply indifferent, you will likely appreciate the highjacking of certain other 'files' whose release is being demanded to sell the series. And the fun aspects too.... Spitting Image 'Trump Finally Releases the Banned Files', political satire, Paddington Bear, Spitting Image all episodes, Paddington Spitting Image legal 2025-12-12T12:25:45Z https://addvertising.org/financial-freedom-with-no-money-changing-hands. https://youtu.be/lr3ybKC44XQ https://youtu.be/lr3ybKC44XQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lr3ybKC44XQ/hqdefault.jpg Financial freedom, with no money changing hands Should Lloyds change its name to Black Horse Banking? In this 'Epic Journey' campaign, it uses its famous black horse symbol to illustrate how the generations can learn from and provide for each other down through the years. It conveys a strong message about the value of both exploration and experience, with not a human or a banknote in sight. What do you think of the ad? Too heavy-handed, a bit twee, or just the right trustworthy note to lure us all towards that fabulous, implied, financial freedom? Lloyds Bank, money, banking, generational finances, personal banking, adam&eveDDB 2019-05-14T11:55:15Z https://addvertising.org/artificial-intelligence-humanoid-robots-and-elon-musk-s-lowkey-job-offer. https://youtu.be/HUP6Z5voiS8 https://youtu.be/HUP6Z5voiS8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HUP6Z5voiS8/hqdefault.jpg Artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, and Elon Musk's lowkey job offer One of the richest people in the world, centibillionaire Elon Musk is known to many for co-founding payment sytem PayPal, and/or for his role as CEO of electric vehicle company Tesla and founder/CEO of spacecraft company SpaceX. High on his list of enterpreneurial aims is expanding human existence and activity to other planets. In 2018 he attracted admiration and scorn by launching a Tesla car into Space as the payload for a spacecraft test flight. Creating this new, artificial Sun satellite was, he explained, about introducing people to the "possibility of something new happening in Space". In this 2021 footage, Musk launches an intitiative that stirred up equal levels of interest and controversy - the unveiling of the Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot that has yet to be built. In a surprisingly mild manner, Musk delivers alarming news such as the prediction that a reasonably fit person should be able to run away from or fight off the 'friendly' bot if necessary; and wraps the whole as a lowkey recruitment drive with an almost tentative invitation to 'join our team and help build this'. The reveal sparked confusion and derision among those noting that Musk has previously stated with clarity that artificial intelligence (AI) could signal the end of humanity, yet here he is building a bot based on such technology. If you see the footage in terms of recruitment, what kind of person do you think will be attracted to this job offer? Does the presenter do a good job of convincing you that the robot can be built and according to the human-friendly yet arguably anti-human schedule? Are you questioning WHY such initiatives are underway? Or are you just keen to see back-breaking, dangerous or boring jobs handled by friendly bots while the rest of us kick back, and enjoy our Universal Basic Income in an appealing, non-violent way? Tesla bot, Elon Musk artificial intelligence, AI and robotics, dangers of AI, humanoid robots, recruitment ads 2021-09-01T13:08:42Z https://addvertising.org/only-our-own-crap-pas-d-autres-merdes-que-les-notres. https://youtu.be/9JGVT7SqVB4 https://youtu.be/9JGVT7SqVB4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9JGVT7SqVB4/hqdefault.jpg Only our own crap / Pas d'autres merdes que les notres With French company Little Big Change, you can sign up for a subscription diaper/nappy service. What else makes them different? Watch the wee ones spell it out for you! Les couches qui ont des choses a dire... Little Big Change, Diapers with something to say, chlorine free diapers, Buzzman, baby care, parabens free nappies, toddler health 2018-07-03T05:14:04Z https://addvertising.org/google-takes-over-from-jeeves. https://youtu.be/lGa4KRaDKIY https://youtu.be/lGa4KRaDKIY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGa4KRaDKIY/hqdefault.jpg Google takes over from Jeeves British electricals retailer Currys PC World has given the festive season a tech upgrade in this Christmas 2018 ad with cutting-edge gadgetry available to our Dickensian ancestors. What do you think of it? View and vote or comment! Currys PC World, electrical gifts, Christmas 2018 ad, best tech gifts, AMV-BBDO, funny ads 2018-11-05T08:05:30Z https://addvertising.org/leyenda-dj-snake-j-balvin-noventa. https://youtu.be/4a67sLrI3EM https://youtu.be/4a67sLrI3EM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4a67sLrI3EM/hqdefault.jpg Leyenda? DJ Snake, J Balvin - Noventa Global music icons DJ Snake and J Balvin (Loco Contigo, 2019) team up again for 'Noventa - a single from the upcoming album Nomad. A tribute to the 1990s - noventa means ninety in Spanish - the catchy track looks set to be a hot summer anthem. The footage was shot without official permits trailer in the heart of a Hispanic neighbourhood in New York City. The That Eric Alper site says: "Visually, the single’s artwork features a throwback logo inspired by the iconic look of old-school MTV, capturing the raw, playful spirit of the era. That same influence extends into the music video, which was shot on the streets of New York City and fully embraces a ‘90s aesthetic – from lo-fi VHS-style footage to street dance cyphers and vibrant urban visuals. Directed with gritty flair and nostalgic detail, the video offers a dynamic tribute to the decade that shaped modern pop culture." 'Come beachy beachy pa' que aprendas, something'.... DJ Snake, J Balvin - Noventa, 2025-07-06T09:29:36Z https://addvertising.org/tennis-champs-ash-barty-rafa-nadal-take-on-a-new-challenge. https://youtu.be/YygB8_B5gDA https://youtu.be/YygB8_B5gDA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YygB8_B5gDA/hqdefault.jpg Tennis champs Ash Barty, Rafa Nadal take on a new challenge South Korean multinational car manufacturer Kia highlights the excellence of its new Tasman ute (utility vehicle) with the help of sporting icons turned tradesmen. The conceit is built around Australia's former tennis champ and mother-of-two Ash Barty, who's outfaced by the doer-upper she's purchased.... Plenty of humour both brash and subtle as basketball players Luc Longley and Erin Phillips, AFL's Peter Daicos, cricketers Jason Gillespie and Mike Whitney, and tennis stars Pat Rafter and Rafael Nadal make their appearances as the 'tradies' in this alternate universe. Kia Tasman Town, Kia Ash Barty, Rafa Nadal Kia 2025 ad, utility vehicles, Australia utes, INNOCEAN Australia 2025-06-20T11:42:50Z https://addvertising.org/a-new-approach-to-banking. https://youtu.be/_s0U9MMRWLk https://youtu.be/_s0U9MMRWLk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_s0U9MMRWLk/hqdefault.jpg A new approach to banking? Brazilian bank Bradesco has come up with a new approach to banking with its start-up Next Bank. Check it out and see what you think. Does it convince you? The bank aims to offer a mobile-only service not just tailored to the individual, but built around each person's goals and lifestyle. Bradesco, Next Bank, personal finance, mobile-only banking, R/GA Sao Paulo 2024-08-28T11:16:42Z https://addvertising.org/prince-charles-waitrose-itv-urge-us-to-pick-for-britain. https://youtu.be/lnlgMa_FsUk https://youtu.be/lnlgMa_FsUk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lnlgMa_FsUk/hqdefault.jpg Prince Charles, Waitrose, ITV urge us to 'Pick for Britain' Britain's farms were already in trouble in terms of harvesting before the COVID-19 coronavirus hit. The 2016 Brexit vote led to a drop in fruit and vegetable pickers from the EU flooding in for the season, with UK farms reporting a shortage of 10-20% of seasonal workers in 2019. (https://www.farminguk.com/news/seasonal-workers-pilot-expanded-fourfold-following-labour-concerns_55016.html). Despite the government expanding the number of permitted non-EU seasonal workers in early 2020, subsequent COVID measures presaged a severe shortfall. Hence the clarion cry to 'Pick for Britain', as reflected in this black and white ad, which plays on the word 'pick' to denote choice, and hails essential fruit/veg-picking as a tough but noble choice. What effect does it have on you? "Makes me feel a bit funny," one of our viewers commented. "It is ironic that the immigrants they have kicked out did do this type of work and now they are asking for the 'normal' people of the UK to help out." Prince Charles - a lifelong environmental campaigner for sustainability, good food and farming who founded the Duchy Organic range which is now run by supermarket Waitrose - also chips in with a call to action, reminding us that 'Food doesn't happen by magic'. You can view his video here: https://youtu.be/taHhUoxvBL8. The campaign crashed the website set up to handle inquiries from interested UK workers, many of whom found themselves in desperate financial straits because of loss of income during the COVID restrictions. Pick for Britain, Waitrose, Prince Charles, fruit and veg picking UK, seasonal workers Britain, farm work, Adam&EveDDB 2020-05-25T09:34:17Z https://addvertising.org/plumber-wreaks-havoc-in-wine-cellar. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jE51HWPz1l8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/jE51HWPz1l8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jE51HWPz1l8/hqdefault.jpg Plumber wreaks havoc in wine cellar... A new cringe-making cracker from British high-street opticians Specsavers, whose ads make their point with wacky humour - John Cleese appeared in one as his Basil Fawlty character from the 1970s TV hit comedy series Fawlty Towers. See what you think of this one! Specsavers Creative, funny ads, eye health, your eyesight, opticians in the UK 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-set-to-revolutionise-shopping-with-just-walk-out-tech. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NrmMk1Myrxc https://www.youtube.com/embed/NrmMk1Myrxc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NrmMk1Myrxc/hqdefault.jpg Amazon set to revolutionise shopping with Just Walk Out tech Oh wow - a grocery store where you touch your Amazon card as you walk in and then tech takes over as you just grab and go. The tech tots up everything you buy and charges your account without you having to queue for the register or use the self-checkout.... Is this super-cool and you can't wait for one to open in your town, or a step too far in terms of what computers know about you? amazon just walk out, amazon grab and go shopping, amazon seattle store, computer vision, privacy in public 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/kellogg-s-gets-us-in-back-to-school-mood. https://youtu.be/s4PyQkkziRQ https://youtu.be/s4PyQkkziRQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s4PyQkkziRQ/hqdefault.jpg Kellogg's gets us in Back to School mood Argentinian animator Dante Zaballa illustrates “the longest break ever!”, as a boy prepares to go back to school after COVID-19 coronavirus-imposed lockdowns. The animation gives way to the boy having breakfast with his father - his dad in real life as US breakfast cereal Kellogg's wanted to give a real-life element to the story and appeal to parents and families across the nations as they prepared for the reopening of schools. Does it strike a chord with you, whether or not you have children in the household looking forward to getting back to their chums and usual activities? For some, the return to school will be a happy time - or a less unhappy one, as evidence indicates that child mistreatment may have increased in some cases during lockdown. For others, it may mean a return to bullying or other vulnerabilities. (Full discussion here: https://theconversation.com/school-reopenings-will-not-necessarily-help-protect-vulnerable-children-139250) What do you think of the Kellogg's approach - nice upbeat approach or a bit meh? Kellogg's Back to School, children in lockdown, animated ads, Dante Zaballa, schools reopening, post-COVID schools, children's education, Smith & Foulkes,Leo Burnett, Digitas, Publicis K1, 2020-08-25T13:05:32Z https://addvertising.org/rio-2016-what-it-takes-to-get-there. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QGH__0Od17Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/QGH__0Od17Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QGH__0Od17Q/hqdefault.jpg Rio 2016, what it takes to get there Razor blade maestros Gillette give us a glimpse of what it takes for top male athletes like Ning Zetao, Andy Tennant, Neymar and Ashton Eaton to get to the top. Darkly uplifting. Long, but I liked the editing. Gillette rio 2016 ad, perfect isn't pretty, Ning Zetao, Andy Tennant, Neymar, Ashton Eaton, men's grooming, men's shaving, 2024-08-28T11:02:57Z https://addvertising.org/h-m-uses-travel-disruption-for-its-christmas-message. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VDinoNRC49c https://www.youtube.com/embed/VDinoNRC49c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VDinoNRC49c/hqdefault.jpg H&M uses travel disruption for its Christmas message The fashion retailer continues the trend for mini-movie ads with this 4-minute tale referencing the film Darjeeling Limited and featuring actor Adrien Brody. Directed by Wes Anderson, the ad has a distinctive style and uses the theme of travel disruption to bring a message of seasonal good cheer. H&M christmas ad 2016, Adam&Eve/DDB agency, come together, adrien brody in ads, train travel in ads 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/shawn-mendes-dancing-in-the-dark-for-tommy-hilfiger. https://youtu.be/4aZnxEAcsj0 https://youtu.be/4aZnxEAcsj0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4aZnxEAcsj0/hqdefault.jpg Shawn Mendes Dancing in the Dark for Tommy Hilfiger Canadian pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes, 23, steps out in some big boots to fill with this cover of Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen's classic - aren't all his tracks classics? - 'Dancing in the Dark'. Fans of Mendes, who's built quite a reputation for covers, won't have any complaints, and neither will the non-music buffs - he looks just as skilled with the 'uncovers' revealing a ripped bod in this 1'14" spot. It's part of the 'Classics Reborn' series for Tommy Hilfiger, the lifestyle clothing brand known for capturing the American 'preppy' look, defined as 'typical of a pupil or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their neat style of dress'. Even if you're a hardcore Springsteen fan who thinks the original track (see The Boss deliver it here back in 1979: https://youtu.be/129kuDCQtHs) is unbeatable, you may find yourself dancing to this fresh interpretation. Many viewers have been clamouring for the Mendes version on music delivery platform Spotify. The brand itelf says of this new campaign: "As the pioneer of prep, Tommy is reimagining this classic style that’s currently captivating the fashion world. We’re uplifting a new generation and tossing aside gender and cultural customs, and creating a new preppy code. ‘Prep, for all’ is the mantra that’s woven into this season’s collection." What's your verdict, preppies? Tommy Hilfiger Classic Reborn, Shawn Mendes for Tommy Hilfiger, Shawn Mendes covers, Shawn Mendes commercials, fashion ads, Dancing in the Dark cover Shawn Mendes 2022-07-01T14:11:43Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-advert-2017-john-lewis-the-fox-and-the-mouse. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4akjC6mHeHQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/4akjC6mHeHQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4akjC6mHeHQ/hqdefault.jpg Christmas Advert 2017 - John Lewis, The Fox and the Mouse Christmas Lewis 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/british-youth-aims-to-bite-back-against-obesity-poor-health. https://youtu.be/6Y7Sp989Vs4 https://youtu.be/6Y7Sp989Vs4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6Y7Sp989Vs4/hqdefault.jpg British youth aims to Bite Back against obesity, poor health Co-founded by British chef, restaurateur, TV personality and healthy eating activist James Oliver, Bite Back 2030 is a youth-led platform that aims to ensure the government meets its commitment to halve childhood obesity by 2030. What do you think of this campaign to raise awareness of their goals and make us all take a look at how the food-purchasing environment - including advertising - is detrimental to the health of our young people? Reports emerged in early 2021 on the prevalence of worse outcomes from the COVID-19 coronavirus among those who are overweight or obese, with the USA and the UK both high in the rankings. "Covid-19 has only further served to highlight the injustices in the food system and sharpen the focus on the impact obesity has on health outcomes," says Bite Back 2030. "Young people today are consuming too much unhealthy food, processed food, snacks, soft drinks and takeaways, and this is especially prevalent with young people from poorer backgrounds because unhealthy food is cheap and easy to access. 3.3m young people under the age of 18 are overweight or have obesity, and rates among our poorest are double those of our wealthiest young people." Founded in 2019, Bite Back 2030 added its voice to other initiatives which have been calling for changes to the way HFSS (high in fat, salt, sugar) foods are advertised to young people, and in July 2020 the British government announced a ban on 'junk food' ads on TV before a 9pm watershed. To see how we can be influenced by social media and personal data mining, watch this 2'30" spot by Bite Back inm 2019: https://youtu.be/TLf2gOrL1iM. Do we need more of this kind of awareness for everyone? Bite Back 2030, healhy eating, young people's health UK, UK childhood obesity, food ads, junk food, data mining for advertising, Jamie Oliver food activism 2021-03-04T10:48:50Z https://addvertising.org/friends-are-waiting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/56b09ZyLaWk https://www.youtube.com/embed/56b09ZyLaWk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/56b09ZyLaWk/hqdefault.jpg Friends are Waiting The American beer company, Budweiser, promotes responsible drinking with an emotional ad that attempts to make you think twice about driving after drinking. Budweiser, TPSC Entertainment, Don't drink and drive, Beer 2023-07-09T19:23:17Z https://addvertising.org/food-to-feel-good-about-dishes-up-some-good-nature. https://youtu.be/6AtX8pX_itE https://youtu.be/6AtX8pX_itE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6AtX8pX_itE/hqdefault.jpg 'Food to Feel Good About' dishes up some good nature British supermarket Waitrose promotes its credentials as a responsible supplier which cares about provenance and animal welfare as well as taste and value for the customers. What do you think of the ad? It's not without somelight touches underscoring why some things are best done by hand, or carried on as per tradition. However, it also hops on the current trend for plant-based foods. It comes amid worldwide protests over new government measures ostensibly to reduce carbon and other emissions, putting farmers' livelihoods under increasing pressure. Do you like the approach to food consumption presented in this ad? Waitrose Food to Feel Good About, British supermarket, food sustainabiity, animal welfare, good farming conditions, UK eating habits, Jamie Demetriou, adam&eveDDB 2022-09-20T13:43:39Z https://addvertising.org/electric-vehicles-don-t-talk-down-to-grandpa. https://youtu.be/2DFWZnr9b0M https://youtu.be/2DFWZnr9b0M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2DFWZnr9b0M/hqdefault.jpg Electric vehicles: Don't talk down to Grandpa.... The drive to electric vehicles continues apace, with manufacturers worldwide piling on the benefits of reduced charging time, extended driving time on a single charge and other tomorrow's tech approaches. But some of the traditional selling points prevail, as demonstrated in this gently humorous ad for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Presenting itself as a spacious, family friendly EV, the commercial brings in family ties and the traditional dangers of under-estimating our nearest and dearest when it comes to being on top of the latest tech.... The South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer, which produced its first pure electric car back in 1991, recently announced its new automotive factory in South Korea, solely dedicated for electric vehicles and with production set to begin in 2025. Hyundai is expanding its full-electric lineup to include the Ioniq 6, which will debut in Europe in the second half of 2022, and the Ioniq 7, which is projected to hit the market in 2024. The automotive company has a track record of humour in its ads - what do you think of this one? Hyundai IONIQ 5, Hyundai Grandpa commercial, electric cars, electric vehicles, electric batteries, Brooks Livermore 2022-09-05T13:09:48Z https://addvertising.org/celeste-barber-s-diy-cruise. https://youtu.be/12DvzKF3pLQ https://youtu.be/12DvzKF3pLQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/12DvzKF3pLQ/hqdefault.jpg Celeste Barber's DIY cruise Ever thought you could save on holidays by just, erm, doing it yourself at home? Australian comedian Celeste Barber tries to prove the point - see how it works out for her. What do you think? Bit daft, or a good ad that banishes those holiday guilt feelings? Royal Caribbean, cruises, Australian ads, whiteGREY, Celeste Barber, funny ads 2025-06-22T05:48:12Z https://addvertising.org/stella-mccartney-will-sweeney-pearl-the-pig. https://youtu.be/NGpT51eHfN8 https://youtu.be/NGpT51eHfN8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NGpT51eHfN8/hqdefault.jpg Stella McCartney + Will Sweeney = Pearl the PIg A 1'15" fantastical romp through a colourful landscape to celebrate the Lunar New Year - often used interchangeably with the major Chinese New Year 'Spring Festival' - by British fashion designer Stella McCartney and London-based illustrator and graphic artist Will Sweeney. 2019 is the year of the pig in the Chinese calendar and represents prosperity. "Inspired by this and our sustainable ethos, the film follows Pearl the pig through a flourishing natural landscape of magical plants and botanicals, because at Stella, we believe that prosperity means a healthy planet," says the fashion house. Like it? View and vote or comment! Stella McCartney, Will Sweeney, Lunar New Year 2019, Pearl the pig, sustainable fashion 2019-02-12T06:20:37Z https://addvertising.org/diddy-becks-and-ryan-mix-it-up. https://youtu.be/RhfKxrbatlE https://youtu.be/RhfKxrbatlE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RhfKxrbatlE/hqdefault.jpg Diddy, Becks and Ryan mix it up Three popular public figures who also happen to have stakes in spirits companies get together to make a very special cocktail. You may get distracted wondering whether that is the real kitchen of football legend and style icon David Beckham, and if so, what you think of it. You may be wondering what Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds' facial hair is about - a new role? Or squinting to see more of US musician/entrepreneur/actor Diddy's garden. But many of us will simply be agog to see how the narrative of the three unlikely mixologists plays out.... Not gonna spoil it for you. Suffice it to say that it's a nice gesture for the bar-tending and public drinking sector which has been so hard hit by restrictions on social gatherings imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. What do you think of it? Genius, a bit predictable, or who cares, we need more ads like this?! Are you already a fan of Aviation Gin, Deleon Tequila, and/or Haig Club Whisky, which these three gents part-own? Ryan Reynolds, Aviation Gin, David Beckham in ads, Diddy commercial, mixology, bartenders, Hollywood actors in commercials, Maximum Effort, advertising and COVID 19 coronavirus, humour COVID 19 2023-11-22T17:04:25Z https://addvertising.org/listen-up-marketers-gary-the-pigeon-can-help. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/883/medium/Brexit__Gove_Maltman_pic.jpg?1547136520 Listen up, marketers - Gary the pigeon can help! 2019-01-10T14:10:21Z https://addvertising.org/norwegian-wood-sometimes-it-s-better-without-words. https://youtu.be/4dzn6SKbJ-c https://youtu.be/4dzn6SKbJ-c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4dzn6SKbJ-c/hqdefault.jpg Norwegian Wood: Sometimes it's better without words Well, if you don't understand what's being said, that is. Norwegian speakers won't have the problem, but the rest of us can still focus on the images in this curiously satisfying ad for building and homeware retailer MAXBO. And since Lars Mytting made it big-time with his book 'Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way', we're more alert to the fascination of timber's place in our lives and homes. What do you think of the ad? Gets the message across effectively even if you don't know what's being said? Det startet i Nordmarka. Her ble tr MAXBO, Norwegian ads, home building supplies, timber, McCann WW, wood-cutting 2018-10-03T06:27:00Z https://addvertising.org/sex-toys-come-out-of-the-closet. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/224/medium/Pink_banana.png?1583416681 Sex toys come out of the closet 2020-03-05T14:09:37Z https://addvertising.org/the-indoor-generation. https://youtu.be/ygHU0mQGuJU https://youtu.be/ygHU0mQGuJU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ygHU0mQGuJU/hqdefault.jpg The Indoor Generation We spend 90% of our life indoors. We have become The Indoor Generation and it is affecting our health and wellbeing. See the disturbing truth about your indoor life here: http://www.theindoorgeneration.com health, wellbeing, indoor generation, millenials 2022-04-28T17:35:16Z https://addvertising.org/nena-brings-the-beauties-of-nature-into-town. https://youtu.be/--P9uvBezUc https://youtu.be/--P9uvBezUc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/--P9uvBezUc/hqdefault.jpg Nena brings the beauties of nature into town German singer-songwriter, actress, and comedian Nena takes us on a colourful journey through unexpected rural landscapes exploding through cities to promote Penny supermarkets' organic wonders. It's been criticised for depicting healthy foods as 'available to all' when the price tag is high, but whatever kind of food shopper you are, this makes a delightful two-minute watch if you're in the mood for its captivating mix of animation, visual effects and film. Is this the kind of future you'd like to see? Does it make you feel nostalgic? Or are you thinking it's daft, and organic food is over-rated anyway? Penny Naturgut, organic food, Nena, healthy eating Germany, visual effects in ads, animation, SEHSUCHT 2020-10-21T01:07:40Z https://addvertising.org/the-h-m-autumn-collection-spanning-decades-with-what-s-included-in-the-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dVVNCG2ifwo https://www.youtube.com/embed/dVVNCG2ifwo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dVVNCG2ifwo/hqdefault.jpg The H&M autumn collection - spanning decades with what's included in the campaign ;) Naomi Campbell, the Wham! Rap, H&M autumn collection...what more could you want!?! Naomi Campbell, Wham! H&M, autumn collectiom 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/republican-vets-against-trump-explain-their-stance. https://youtu.be/jUBwxpDfLok https://youtu.be/jUBwxpDfLok https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUBwxpDfLok/hqdefault.jpg Republican Vets Against Trump explain their stance With US presidential elections coming up in November 2020, a disaffected faction of the Republican Party put out this political ad on Fox News ahead of the Republican National Convention. In it, former members of the US armed forces explain why they will be voting for rival Democrat candidate Joe Biden. Fox News belongs to Australian-born, nationalised American media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp conglomerate. What do you think of this campaign by Republican Voters Against Trump? Effective and useful for turning the tide against the incumbent in the swing states, or unnecessary mud-slinging at a time when the nation has enough on its plate already? Donald Trump, Joe Biden, political ads, Republican Voters against Trump, military vets against Trump, Fox News, US presidential elections 2020 2020-08-14T07:46:46Z https://addvertising.org/pret-a-manger-s-opening-doors-christmas-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/P3lRiwaAuPo https://www.youtube.com/embed/P3lRiwaAuPo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P3lRiwaAuPo/hqdefault.jpg Pret a Manger's Opening Doors Christmas ad You won't be seeing it on TV because it's online only. This is a really uplifting 4'45" watch from the Pret Foundation Trust, whose aim is to break the cycle of homelessness. It tells the story of three Pret apprentices, and though it's a Merry Christmas message, it's one that is months/years in the making. As one of the apprentices says, "They give opportunity" - that has to be one of the best all-year gifts there is, don't you think? Pret Opening Doors Christmas ad 2016, homelessness in the UK, Pret's apprentice scheme, finding work at Pret, getting out of the unemployment cycle 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/anthony-joshua-on-the-move-to-get-more-people-physically-active. https://youtu.be/VLsP-KGoUtQ https://youtu.be/VLsP-KGoUtQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VLsP-KGoUtQ/hqdefault.jpg Anthony Joshua on the move to get more people physically active A 19-year-old Londoner, Michael Kuku, gets a surprise visit from his sporting hero, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, in a documentary-style ad to raise awareness of Lucozade Sport Lucozade #MadeToMove, Anthony Joshua ad, Grey London, Lucozade Sport, UK teenagers fitness, physical activity 2018-09-11T08:18:19Z https://addvertising.org/canadian-retailer-simons-sparks-controversy-with-reflection-on-assisted-dying. https://youtu.be/bssvubnVvgg https://youtu.be/bssvubnVvgg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bssvubnVvgg/hqdefault.jpg Canadian retailer Simons sparks controversy with reflection on assisted dying Canada's 182-year-old department store La Maisons Simons - usually known simply as Simons - stirred mixed reactions with this 30-second campaign tackling the taboo topic of assisted dying. While many are outraged, there are many who find its 'All Is Beauty' message inspiring and comforting, and a necessary evolution in the normalisation of this highly-charged area. Outcry is not only centred around individual emotional response but also focuses on the societal implications of legislation. Canada's 2016 Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) law was updated in 2021 and is currently in the international headlines because the new version allowed for people with mental illness to access the services as of March 2023. As a result of ethical, medical and societal concerns, that date is being challenged at time of writing (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/18/canada-medically-assisted-death-delay). Since the updating of the legislation, there have been reports indicating that Canadians suffering from poverty and/or disability and other severe limiting factors as opposed to intolerable physical pain / terminal conditions are attempting to avail themselves of MAID. It came out in the same year that the family-run retailer changed its CEO for an outsider for the first time in its history. Outgoing CEO Peter Simons told Canada's The Message publication: “It’s obviously not a commercial campaign. It’s more an effort to use our freedom, our voice, and the privilege we have to speak and create every day in a way that is more about human connection. And I think we sincerely believe that companies have a responsibility to participate in communities and to help build the communities that we want to live in tomorrow, and leave to our children.” What do you think of the campaign? Does it present a benevolent vision of a valuable service, give a voice to the voiceless, represent further dehumanisation of society, or help open up a much-needed discussion in today's world? Any/all? Simons Canada ad, Simons All is Beauty, Simons retailer assisted dying, MAiD, euthanasia, assisted suicide, taboo topics in advertising, controversy ads, Broken Heart Love Affair agency 2024-02-14T10:12:34Z https://addvertising.org/kfc-s-colonel-sanders-turns-buff-street-fighter. https://youtu.be/erR7B-Juj7o https://youtu.be/erR7B-Juj7o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/erR7B-Juj7o/hqdefault.jpg KFC's Colonel Sanders turns buff street fighter In this commercial for video game 'Street Fighter 6', that is.... The friendly older man image is buffed and revamped for the streets as one of the 'recipes' figuring in the new e-sport game. It's out of Canada, where the brand explains: “Right now, every brand wants to get into the world of e-sports. With the introduction of ‘Recipes’ to ‘Street FIghter 6’, we saw an opportunity to connect with gamers organically through our most iconic brand asset – and create a value exchange that’s authentic to the gameplay itself”. Early reviews indicate the new game comes fully loaded with functions to make it friendly to beginner as well as sophisticated gamers. Released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S, it feaures three game modes - Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. What do you think of the KFC spin? KFC x Street Fighter 6, buff Colonel Sanders, esports, video games, gaming, gamers, fighting games, courage agency 2023-07-07T09:08:40Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-s-haunted-house-of-cards. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jSEcQu9m-44 https://www.youtube.com/embed/jSEcQu9m-44 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jSEcQu9m-44/hqdefault.jpg IKEA's haunted house of cards Ingvar Kamprad, the Swedish founder of furniture and home accessories giant IKEA, passed away at his home in Sweden on January 27, 2018 at the age of 91. He opened the first IKEA store in 1958 after an employee at his small furniture company had paved the way for the flat-packing revolution by suggesting taking the legs off a table to get it into a car. Today, the multinational generates estimated revenues of around Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA founder, IKEA Dreamworks ads, IKEA CSR, Dreamworks 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/mariah-carey-reveals-what-she-wants-for-christmas. https://youtu.be/uhpSHExkjQo https://youtu.be/uhpSHExkjQo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uhpSHExkjQo/hqdefault.jpg Mariah Carey reveals what she wants for Christmas... ...again. And this year, what the US singer-songwriter wants is for everyone to be aware of and share in the Mariah Menu that's been created at US fast food outlet McDonald's for the festive season. In 2019, the pop superstar provided Christmas cheer by using her famous five-octave voice to secure a packet of Walkers crisps in a seasonal ad campaign for the British snack manufacturer. Is anyone concerned about her dietary habits? Nah, the songbird affectionately known as the 'Queen of Christmas' is one of the top-selling music artists of all time and can do no wrong - especially at this time of year. This campaign sees Carey explaining how and why the Mariah Menu was created, and how there's a special incentive coming up for the Christmas crowds. Dressed in spectacular sparkling red, she's backed by strains of her best-seller track, the perenially popular 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. Mariah Carey McDonalds, Christmas ads 2021, Mariah Carey McDonalds ad, Mariah Menu McDonalds, 12 days of christmas mariah carey 2021-11-18T23:46:07Z https://addvertising.org/bingo-like-a-boss. https://youtu.be/BCWjZ7GbO5M https://youtu.be/BCWjZ7GbO5M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BCWjZ7GbO5M/hqdefault.jpg Bingo Like a Boss One option for those times you can't get out of the home.... Online entertainment platform Gala Bingo ramps up the volume with Gloria and her funky toe-jamming. Does it inspire you to take on a little bingo action yourself, or are you already a keen player? Gala Bingo, online gaming, bingo online, Antidote, Fatal Farm 2020-03-17T16:11:48Z https://addvertising.org/i-think-of-you-dying-makes-music-from-parental-anxiety. https://youtu.be/37w6DeEUbVg https://youtu.be/37w6DeEUbVg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/37w6DeEUbVg/hqdefault.jpg 'I Think of You (Dying)' makes music from parental anxiety This 90-second part-animation campaign takes a bold approach that captures a mother's vivid imaginings every time her daughter is out of the house. The tech company behind it, Life360, provides location-based services including the app being advertised here, which was launched in 2008 and enables friends and family to share each other's locations. Life360 describes itself as "the largest family safety app in the world with over 70 million registered users. Our mission is to help families feel together outside the home. We build technology that extends the realm of safety beyond the front door so that families feel safe and synchronized no matter where they are". Features include Crash Detection, which uses phone sensors to identify car accidents and automatically notifies Circle members and emergency contacts, and SOS Alerts, which allow users to manually initiate an alert, sending a message to designated contacts and potentially dispatching emergency services. Which may sound incredibly fab or useful or freakish, but is it likely to assuage a parent's relentless anxiety? Does the campaign reassure, or simply remind us that we live in scary times and/or are subjected to daily horrors in the shape of 'news' bombardments and media 'entertainment' heavily based on gore, murder, violence, and suffering? Up to each of us to decide. What is less arguable is the environmental aspect of such apps, which burn up energy as they require continuous GPS usage and background data processing to track locations. Wherever the tech is leading us, such terrors intruding on a mother's thoughts - however carefully animated - will be understood by many, if not most.... Life360 'I Think Of You (Dying)', parental anxiety, family safety app, location-sharing app, director Steve Ayson, songwriter Nick Lutsko, Feral Child 2025-05-05T17:12:30Z https://addvertising.org/lady-gaga-lies-on-the-floor-and-talks-tiffany. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tGuNdkyvfSc https://www.youtube.com/embed/tGuNdkyvfSc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tGuNdkyvfSc/hqdefault.jpg Lady Gaga lies on the floor and talks Tiffany NYC jeweler Tiffany's - as in 'Breakfast At' - features fellow New Yorker pop diva and Super Bowl performer Lady Gaga in this elegantly styled discourse on the importance of upholding legendary creative status. The ad's for the Tiffany Hardwear range, due out in April. Some have dubbed it pretentious. See what you think! Lady Gaga Tiffany's commercial, Tiffany Hardwear, Grace Coddington, Tiffany's 2017 fashion jewellery range 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/hedgehog-helps-out-in-new-year-lottery. https://youtu.be/tdKXAPweJDM https://youtu.be/tdKXAPweJDM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tdKXAPweJDM/hqdefault.jpg Hedgehog helps out in new year lottery With 30 million euros up for grabs in its new year's eve lottery 2019, the Netherlands' Staatsloterij brings on a cute hibernating hedgehog tale to illustrate the value of helping each other out. Nice approach? Dutch lottery, Staatsloterij, new year lottery, Freddie the hedgehog, gambling, TBWA\NEBOKO 2019-12-30T10:01:50Z https://addvertising.org/darker-passions-woven-into-zara-s-new-collection. https://youtu.be/yIYU90gRYz0 https://youtu.be/yIYU90gRYz0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yIYU90gRYz0/hqdefault.jpg Darker passions woven into Zara's new collection Sensuality moves with seamless elegance among jealousy and the darker passions in this evocative promotion for clothing giant Zara's Autumn/Winter 2019 promotion. Models Adut Akech, Lina Zhang, Karolin Wolter, Julia Nobis, Vittoria Ceretti, and Irina Kravchenko bring the untold story to life in this mini-movie. Zara Autumn Winter 2019, women's fashion, Fabien Baron, Steven Meisel, creative ads, female models 2019-08-26T08:42:49Z https://addvertising.org/food-waste-to-works-of-art. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ulHT26PccOs https://www.youtube.com/embed/ulHT26PccOs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ulHT26PccOs/hqdefault.jpg Food waste to works of art About one-third of all food produced in the world goes to waste each year. Salt company Morton Salt turned real food waste into posters with a powerful message to help #EraseFoodWaste. Fight food waste! Join the movement at MortonSalt.com. food waste, sustainability, food, eco, art 2019-07-20T22:02:42Z https://addvertising.org/robert-de-niro-crushes-roger-federer. https://youtu.be/wXcBGfXXL4w https://youtu.be/wXcBGfXXL4w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wXcBGfXXL4w/hqdefault.jpg Robert de Niro crushes Roger Federer Tennis legend Roger Federer goes head to head with Hollywood legend Robert de Niro in this 1'30" promotion of the Fed's homeland, Switzerland - and the outcome may not be what you were expecting! Find out why the star of 'Raging Bull' and 'Goodfellas' just isn't interested in Federer's proposition to help promote the mountainous Central European country that was best-known for chocolate and watches until Federer became such an outstanding tennis champion. Both stars have form when it comes to putting their fame and skills to use in commercials - put their names into our Search field (top-right) for a few samples. What do you think of the ad? Just good fun or an instant classic? MySwitzerland, Roger Federer and Robert de Niro ad, Hollywood actors in ads, funny ads, Wirz BBDO 2021-05-14T09:52:32Z https://addvertising.org/how-your-cat-can-help-coral-reefs. https://youtu.be/Nfhq4b4p1I0 https://youtu.be/Nfhq4b4p1I0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nfhq4b4p1I0/hqdefault.jpg How your cat can help coral reefs Whether or not you are currently a cat parent, this initiative could well be of interest: leading cat-food brand SHEBA has embarked on a massive underwater programme which aims to restore coral reefs measuring more than 185,000 square meters around the world by 2029. Hope Reef, a living, thriving coral reef, was planted in August 2019 on a site that was once barren. The reef, off the coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia’s Spermonde Archipelago, was built using innovative structures known as Reef Stars and is a living billboard, that puts the urgency of the issue and its potential solution on the map. It's discoverable on Google Maps and Google Earth, and viewable underwater in Google Street View. So where does your pusscat come into the picture? Well, SHEBA is best known to cat-lovers as a provider not only of amusingly seductive 'felines fatales' in commercials, but also of quality pet-food containing large amounts of fish. This short film introduces us to a little blue fish exploring the newly emerging reef, and - esepcially pertinent for those of us who can't stand pre-roll ads - all revenue from the ad-supported views of the ‘Channel that Grows Coral’ on YouTube will be donated to the Nature Conservancy for coral restoration. National Geographic is also on board with the initiative. What do you think? Looking forward to seeing how it progresses, and keen to share the Hope Reef idea with your friends? If you want to know more, there's a four-minute video around the project here: https://youtu.be/AK_abl7Pm00. Purrfect feeding-time viewing! SHEBA Hope Reef, coral reef restoration, National Geographic, marine conservation, cat food, fish stocks, AMV BBDO 2021-05-17T09:01:49Z https://addvertising.org/pet-insurance-ad-that-s-fun-for-kids-of-all-ages. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECF3jsqa3pY https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECF3jsqa3pY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ECF3jsqa3pY/hqdefault.jpg Pet insurance ad that's fun for kids of all ages Petplan teams up with the movie The Secret Life of Pets in this 30-second spot, where the cats and dogs have jobs. See which your favourite is! Now agency London, best pet insurance, vets bills, getting your pet insured, dachsunds 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/upgrade-on-your-next-flight-not-the-way-you-think. https://www.youtube.com/embed/q7ZurrICWx4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/q7ZurrICWx4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q7ZurrICWx4/hqdefault.jpg Upgrade on your next flight - not the way you think Well, here's a nice idea from Emirates Airline. Probably a concept that we'd all agree with, especially frazzed frequent flyers? Y&R London, Emirates Airline commercials, upgrade your airline, airline upgrades, flying 2020-07-11T23:13:45Z https://addvertising.org/sorriso-brazilian-football-s-new-smile. https://youtu.be/V4WzTtYgjqs https://youtu.be/V4WzTtYgjqs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V4WzTtYgjqs/hqdefault.jpg Sorriso: Brazilian football's new smile Here's one that'll make most of us smile. Brazilian football team (Red Bull) Bragantino has this year signed a five-year contract with a player called Marcos Vinicios, 24. Vinicios is also known as Sorriso - which means 'smile' in Portuguese. Multinational consumer products brand Colgate-Palmolive has a toothpaste called Sorriso. Colgate's leapt on the brandwagon by sponsoring not an entire team - and sports sponsorships including branded jerseys on the field are huge business - but just the one player to highlight the happy coincidence. What's more, apparently Sorriso the player has pledged to reproduce the funky little 'Refresca e Borah!' dance moves seen in this ad whenever he scores a goal in a Brazilian Championship match. Brazilians are famous for their love of football, and there's likely to be a scramble for the 400 limited edition 'Sorriso' shirts manufactured to give fans a wearable / collectable memento. What do you think of the ad? Good fun such as we all need, too brandwagony, or just spot-on, clever marketing? Colgate Sorriso, Marcos Vinicios Sorriso commercial, Brazilian footballers ads, Mc Don Juan, Bragantino, sports sponsorships, VMLY&R 2022-08-18T10:11:02Z https://addvertising.org/costa-coffee-spoofs-motivational-speaking. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WY-iGSad_oM https://www.youtube.com/embed/WY-iGSad_oM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WY-iGSad_oM/hqdefault.jpg Costa coffee spoofs motivational speaking What do you make of the Never a Dull Cup ad? 1-minute watch. motivational speaking parody, extreme motivational speaker, Costa coffee humour, humorous ads, 101 agency London 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/haka. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0C434QFTjok https://www.youtube.com/embed/0C434QFTjok https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0C434QFTjok/hqdefault.jpg Haka Haka rugby adidas 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/protect-your-homes-and-your-gnomes. https://youtu.be/xX_9I7F3o9s https://youtu.be/xX_9I7F3o9s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xX_9I7F3o9s/hqdefault.jpg Protect your homes and your gnomes! The UK's leading smart home provider, Hive, uses a perennial favourite of British humour - garden gnomes - in this ad to promote its Hive View Outdoor service, which includes streaming to your smartphone in 1080p HD, two-way audio, night vision, 8x zoom and motion, sound and person detection. Sound a bit too James Bond for you? Or are you loading the gnome-watch as we speak?? Hive View Outdoor, gnomes, home protection, smart homes, The&Partnership 2019-01-18T08:56:54Z https://addvertising.org/operation-holiday. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NAivVHZxcvI https://www.youtube.com/embed/NAivVHZxcvI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NAivVHZxcvI/hqdefault.jpg Operation holiday The British catalog retailer, Argos released a new advert showing that they understand the life of a modern family can be like a military operation. Argos, The&Partnership 2018-06-16T18:21:03Z https://addvertising.org/angie-kerber-boosts-healthy-snacks. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wdoHJ8-u9pM https://www.youtube.com/embed/wdoHJ8-u9pM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wdoHJ8-u9pM/hqdefault.jpg Angie Kerber boosts healthy snacks Women's tennis champ Angelique Kerber promotes Slim Secrets protein products. The world's No 1 female player crashed out of the first round of the 2017 Roland Garros French Open, at the hands of Ekaterina Makarova, making 'open' the operative word in the female draw - Serena Williams is absent because of her pregnancy. Ekaterina makarova, 2017 Roland Garros French Open first round womens, slim secrets commercial with ambassador Angie Kerber, female tennis players in ads 2021-09-02T13:25:18Z https://addvertising.org/prada-reboots-elegance-at-the-dinner-table. https://youtu.be/_exlsLrJv-w https://youtu.be/_exlsLrJv-w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_exlsLrJv-w/hqdefault.jpg Prada reboots elegance at the dinner table Italian luxury fashion house Prada ushers in the ever-expanding 'holiday' season with an invitation to: "Explore Prada’s Holiday 2024 campaign, where style and festivity converge at a graceful dinner event. The collection’s key pieces are showcased alongside artisanal treats from the renowned Milanese Pasticceria Marchesi 1824. Starring Prada Ambassadors [US actor] Kelvin Harrison Jr, [US actress and singer-songwriter] Maya Hawke, [South Korean singer and rapper] KARINA and [English actor] Louis Partridge [- and a trend-setting robot and teddy bear -] the campaign blends timeless fashion with the warmth of the holiday season". Hm. The other holiday season, i.e. the summer edition, seems only just to have ended, yet already Christmas offerings are on display in stores, jostling alongside an increasingly commercial and flamboyant acknowledgement of Hallowe'en on October 31st, with Thanksgiving and Hannukah also in the wings. What do you feel about this early bird campaign - a brilliant visualisation of all the hottest societal trends, a forgettable gathering of tropes, or somewhere in between? Prada Holiday Collection 2024: A Celebration of Elegance, luxury fashion, holiday ads 2024, KARINA, photographer Willy Vanderperreactors in ads, robots in ads, fashion photography, cretive director Ferdinando Verderi 2024-10-16T11:55:02Z https://addvertising.org/argos-throws-out-the-catalogue-for-christmas. https://youtu.be/7GjeHzrn8jg https://youtu.be/7GjeHzrn8jg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7GjeHzrn8jg/hqdefault.jpg Argos throws out the catalogue for Christmas ...and replaces it with a Book of Dreams. The British catalogue retailer promotes its festive wares with a story that will strike a chord with all those dads who used to be in a band - or still are, obvs! - as a parent is transported to past and future through the gift his daughter's marked out in the Argos, erm, Book of Dreams (catalogue) for her gift. Check it out and let us know what you think! Argos, Christmas 2019, drumkits, family Xmas shopping, Book of Dreams, The&Partnership 2019-11-18T10:06:46Z https://addvertising.org/netflix-documentary-seaspiracy-makes-waves-around-fising-industry-corruption. https://youtu.be/1Q5CXN7soQg https://youtu.be/1Q5CXN7soQg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Q5CXN7soQg/hqdefault.jpg Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy' makes waves around fishing industry corruption What's the best way to protect our oceans? "Leave them alone," is the short answer offered in this trailer for a documentary called 'Seaspiracy' which started making waves even before it was launched in March 2021 by streaming service Netflix. The ad-free subscription service says: "'Seaspiracy' examines the global fishing industry, challenging notions of sustainable fishing and showing how human actions cause widespread environmental destruction." British writer George Monbiot, known for his political and environmental activism, is one of those behind the documentary. "The media keeps us in a state of almost total ignorance about the impacts of our consumption," says Monbiot in this critique of the documentary: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/07/seaspiracy-earth-oceans-destruction-industrial-fishing Does the trailer inspire you to look more closely? The documentary title is constructed to suggest conspiracy, and the trailer supports the sinister current below the compelling intrigue of the explainer: "Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers alarming global corruption." Responses to the trailer range from depression to indignation to calls for the documentary itself to be made free-to-view if it is a serious effort to educate everyone so as to bring about positive change. Your thoughts? Netflix Seaspiracy, saving the oceans, environmental documentaries, fishing industry, over-fishing, corruption in fishing industry, farmed fish, over-consumption,George Monbiot 2021-04-07T10:02:01Z https://addvertising.org/nike-the-last-game. https://www.youtube.com/embed/afUUBvWBp3I https://www.youtube.com/embed/afUUBvWBp3I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/afUUBvWBp3I/hqdefault.jpg Nike: The Last Game Animated Nike Promo Nike, Football, Fifa, Ronaldo, World Cup 2018-07-10T01:58:23Z https://addvertising.org/fiat-takes-a-colourful-turn-as-it-stops-producing-grey-cars. https://youtu.be/uWLX94pzYVk https://youtu.be/uWLX94pzYVk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uWLX94pzYVk/hqdefault.jpg Fiat takes a colourful turn as it stops producing grey cars Here at ADDS, we usually like to highlight stuff that's not necessarily being looked at in other places, but today... Well, this one's really caught the eye of a lot of people, including ours. Italian car-maker Fiat goes the whole startling hog with its anti-grey movement - check it out if you haven't already seen it, and rate it or comment here to have your say! Originally founded in 1900, Fiat has a history of building stylish superminis - bucking the trend for bulging SUV models - with the ever popular Fiat 500 and Panda still Europe's favourite city cars. Fiat, which has also built railway, military and farm vehicles as well as aircraft and even weapons, maintains its hold as Italy's largest automotive firm. Fully electric and hybrid models have been incorporated. Now it seems the famously exuberant Italians are calling on us all to live colourful lives and remember the gioia della vita - with Fiat's chief executive officer Olivier Francois firmly in the driving seat. What do you think of this calmly flamboyant effort? Fiat Operation No Grey, Italian cars, Italian style, colourful driving, car colours, Leo Burnett Italia 2023-06-30T12:50:30Z https://addvertising.org/comix-prada-s-new-style. https://youtu.be/WzPyrctMZCc https://youtu.be/WzPyrctMZCc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WzPyrctMZCc/hqdefault.jpg Comix: Prada's new style With Comic Con season in full flow, these Real Life Comix ads for Prada's Spring/Summer 2018 collections fit right in. Australian artist Stella Leuna illustrates Chinese model Xie Chaoyu, with animation by London-based Thomas Traum. What do you think of the way Prada's presenting itself? Nice artwork but low on fashion message? Really cool and spot-on? Feel free to rate the ad! Xie Chaoyu, Stellar Leuna, Thomas Traum, fashion brands, Prada, haute couture 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/mail-boy-and-the-singing-shrimp. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZvDv2-Zy3I https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZvDv2-Zy3I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VZvDv2-Zy3I/hqdefault.jpg Mail-boy and the singing shrimp MailChimp, an email marketing company shares another strange but amusing advert to their collection. Check it out and let me know what you think! Mailchimp, Mailshrimp, 2024-06-29T19:58:37Z https://addvertising.org/james-dyson-reveals-the-future-of-farming. https://youtu.be/FA6BCIWPJ30 https://youtu.be/FA6BCIWPJ30 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FA6BCIWPJ30/hqdefault.jpg James Dyson reveals the future of farming Hm, well, your response to that may be: Brilliant, a great mind on a crucial issue; Above his pay-grade; WTF?; Who?; or a number of other responses, but Britain points with pride to Sir James, "best known as the inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, which works on the principle of cyclonic separation" (Wikipedia). Dyson products are renowned for their chic styling as well as their revolutionary functionality. As the Wimbledon grass-court tennis tournament - another source of British pride to many - gets underway, Sir James makes a shrewd move in focusing on strawberry crops: the summertime treat of strawberries and cream is closely associated with a visit to Wimbledon. As the 78-year-old explains here, he's a manufacturer and has approached farming from this point of view. The footage takes us inside the high-tech strawberry farm, with technicians revealing how they engineer optimal crops. "We should be able to grow everything we eat," says Dyson. How do you view this, as working with or against Nature? Dyson Farming, technology in farming, Dyson strawberry growing, hi-tech farming, British farming, sustainable food production, xFarm Technologies 2025-07-01T08:02:43Z https://addvertising.org/tennis-fans-just-have-to-see-this. https://www.youtube.com/embed/emF00Hw9Q54 https://www.youtube.com/embed/emF00Hw9Q54 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/emF00Hw9Q54/hqdefault.jpg Tennis fans just have to see this! Mercedes Benz makes Roger Federer the embodiment of tennis excellence through the decades, dexterously coupling his performance with their marque and taking some fun sideswipes at other tennis greats in a clever 2-minute spot. Great fun! tennis legends, John McEnroe tantrum, Andre Agassi hair, Mercedes 2017 SL, Federer spoof 2022-03-09T16:28:54Z https://addvertising.org/every-bit-of-christmas-by-sainsbury-s. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WU50dLLy7Cw https://www.youtube.com/embed/WU50dLLy7Cw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WU50dLLy7Cw/hqdefault.jpg Every Bit of Christmas by Sainsbury's An interactive ad by Weiden + Kennedy. Sainsbury's Christmas advert squeezes every bit of Christmas into a fun and festive song, sung by people all over Britain. Christmas, festive, Sainsbury's, food, fun 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/carlsberg-lets-danes-fill-a-virtual-beer-keg-for-post-lockdown-enjoyment. https://youtu.be/BDy9Y678rS0 https://youtu.be/BDy9Y678rS0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BDy9Y678rS0/hqdefault.jpg Carlsberg lets Danes fill a virtual beer keg for post-lockdown enjoyment Hospitality has been one of the hardest-hit industries in the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Those of us who fear for the future of our beloved pubs and bars will be cheered by this Danish initiative. Carlsberg is supporting bars in its homeland of Denmark by asking people to adopt a keg, which they can fill up virtually from home now and exchange for real beer in a real bar as soon as they are able to reopen. To take part, all beer-drinkers need to do is enjoy a bottle or can of Carlsberg at home during the lockdown and scan the label to add it to their virtual keg on Carlsberg’s website (carlsberg.dk). People can fill their virtual keg with four scanned beers, adding up to one beer a day – at which point they will earn two post-lockdown pints, on Carlsberg, to share with a friend when visiting their favourite bar, pub or restaurant. Something to look forward to at the end of lockdown! In Denmark only, 2,158 virtual kegs were created, and 1,297 bar-codes validated, and the campaign received the support of the Danish Bartender Association. The idea is that buying and filling your own keg digitally gives you something to look forward to, and helps your favourite bar come back stronger. "The moment the doors open again will be a critical event, retrieving your keg will be a part of that celebration," say the creators of the initiative. Do you agree? Are you hoping beer-makers and the pub/bar industry in your own country will pick up on this and run with it? Carlsberg keeps the tone practical but light by riffing off its familiar slogan of 'Probably the best lager/beer in the world'. Carlsberg, Denmark, COVID 19 coronavirus, pubs and Covid, Danish advertising, lockdown drinking habits, beer drinkers isolation, Grey Europe 2020-04-27T08:21:21Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-launches-veggie-hot-dog. https://youtu.be/1QOO3KVdV2c https://youtu.be/1QOO3KVdV2c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1QOO3KVdV2c/hqdefault.jpg IKEA launches veggie hot dog The Swedish home furnishings giant has long been famed for its bistro offerings - specifially, the meatballs that have reconciled many a child to accompanying their shopping parents - and now it's come up with a plant-based, more sustainable option to its hot dogs. Plant-based foods need less resources, less water and less soil to feed just as many, while making a smaller carbon footprint, points out IKEA. Does the amusing ad (complete with sausage dog) tempt you to give it a try? IKEA veggie hot dog, eating at IKEA, reducing carbon footprint, plant-based foods, healthy eating for families 2018-08-31T10:24:23Z https://addvertising.org/cars-and-triathletes-a-good-comparison. https://youtu.be/NHSgVBVT4Vw https://youtu.be/NHSgVBVT4Vw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NHSgVBVT4Vw/hqdefault.jpg Cars and triathletes - a good comparison? Japanese automaker Nissan's luxury wing, INFINITI, has put out this aspirational/inspirational ad visually aligning top triathletes Emilie Morier, Maurice Clavel and Gordon Benson and their range of Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. What effect does it have on you? Do you identify with being part of a vehicle that can handle tough conditions, or is the comparison a stretch too far? INFINITI AWD range, intelligent driving, TMW Unlimited, Emilie Morier, Maurice Clavel, Gordon Benson, car ads 2019-01-17T07:46:17Z https://addvertising.org/lelo-whips-up-excitement-with-tongue-tournament. https://youtu.be/RMuSnRCoP7I https://youtu.be/RMuSnRCoP7I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RMuSnRCoP7I/hqdefault.jpg LELO whips up excitement with 'Tongue Tournament' A racy, pacey half-minute of suggestiveness heralds the ORA™ 3, a pleasure-stimulating device that the brand says "allows you to melt into a moment of genuine bliss." How? "It uses a combination of different vibration patterns and an ultra-smooth rotating node that rotates and vibrates, like a tongue - but better. The world’s most intuitive oral sex simulator offers a sensation of oral sex that will have you coming back time and time again." It's made by Swedish intimate lifestyle company LELO, which designs, develops and manufactures upmarket sex toys. The company was founded more than 15 years ago with the aim of making intimate items as beautiful as those we display with pride,and the products have certainly moved on from mere rubbery phallus-shaped instruments. Sex tech and sex toys for females are coming out of the closet in a big way, and the advertising around them is appropriately audacious. What do you think? Hits the spot? LELO ORA 3, sex toys for women, sextech women 2021-03-14T02:14:26Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-christmas-ad-2016. https://youtu.be/vKZB_xEF9RI https://youtu.be/vKZB_xEF9RI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vKZB_xEF9RI/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis Christmas ad 2016 It's here! Less of a tug on the heart-strings than last year's, lots of off-beat humour. Let's hope it boosts the cause of Britain's wildlife as well as shopping! Check it out now - 2-min watch. John Lewis Christmas ad 2016, buster the boxer, animals on trampoline 2025-11-05T17:28:22Z https://addvertising.org/brady-center-tells-a-story-of-survival-around-assault-weapons. https://youtu.be/LTPoHbzbNNQ https://youtu.be/LTPoHbzbNNQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LTPoHbzbNNQ/hqdefault.jpg Brady Center tells 'A Story of Survival' around assault weapons What do you think of this US campaign, intended to garner support for the banning of military-style assault weapons outside the war zone arenas they are intended for? According to the gun violence prevention organisation behind it, Brady Center, 42% of adults in the USA live in a firearm-owning household, with 4.6 million children living in homes with unlocked and loaded guns. An estimated 76% of school shooters access their firearm from the home, and assault arms paired with large-capacity magazines are a weapon of choice for mass shooters, says the Brady Center. The ad takes the form of a US armed forces veteran reading out what sounds like an account of survival by a combatant in a war zone but is in fact the story of a small child involved in a mass school shooting. The veteran featured, Dan Kirchner, said he hadn’t given the assault weapons ban much thought before participating in the campaign, but “wanted to do something, anything to help end mass shootings in our country. Reading Josh’s experience, it really could have been told by any of my fellow combat veterans - that struck a chord with me.” The Brady movement originated after James Brady, press secretary to U.S. president Ronald Reagan, was left permanently disabled as a result of a 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan. President Bill Clinton subsequently signed the Brady Bill into law in 1993 after vigorous campaigning by Brady and his wife Sarah Jane. The Bill introduced new checks on all handgun purchases from federally licensed firearm dealers. “Since its enactment in 1994, the Brady Background Check System has blocked some four million prohibited purchasers from obtaining a firearm,” says the organisation. It advocates a multi-faceted approach emphasising education and legislation to tackle the issue of gun violence within the USA, because there are so many root causes involved. There are those who perceive increased government gun control and restrictions as over-reach; others who see it as essential to stem the tide of US civilian victims; and those who argue that military-style assault weapons are part of a global war machine that needs to be curbed because a conflict zone is always somebody's community. Your thoughts on this campaign? Brady Story of Survival, gun control USA, banning assault weapons, weapons PSA, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence,BURN Studio 2023-05-22T08:40:17Z https://addvertising.org/unicef-and-david-beckham-violence-can-mark-children-for-ever. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XwMITfK8vhc https://www.youtube.com/embed/XwMITfK8vhc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XwMITfK8vhc/hqdefault.jpg UNICEF and David Beckham: Violence can mark children for ever This campaign to help end violence against children uses footballer David Beckham's famous tattoos to show how children can be marked by their experiences. Clever animation produces harrowing images that play across his skin. david beckham and unicef, becks tattoos, violence against boys and girls, blindpig studio, child abuse 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/jaguar-replaces-lithe-and-powerful-with-bright-and-trite. https://youtu.be/rLtFIrqhfng https://youtu.be/rLtFIrqhfng https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rLtFIrqhfng/hqdefault.jpg Jaguar replaces lithe and powerful with bright and trite Hey, all re-brands are controversial, especially when venerable, trusted companies attempt it. British car manufacturer Jaguar (now owned by India's Tata Motors) has managed to hit the headlines with a new ad campaign and updated logo. Gone is the leaping wild cat Jaguar figure, and as for the ad.... well, reactions are broad-ranging in every sense. Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has predicted the company will go bust as a result, PR commentators moot a master-stroke as the campaign racks up views and sparks conversations, the general public - judging by YouTube comments - is mocking, with talk like: 'fire the marketing department', 'I'd be ashamed to own a Jag', 'The only thing brave about this ad is to leave the comments section on.....' and 'imagine selling to a minority of a population and still targeting the wrong people'. A lot of the derision comes from those who perceive the ad as pushing the 'woke' agenda. Hm, plenty of food for thought there. Jaguar Land Rover announced after-tax profit of £1.4 billion for the first quarter of this year. The radical re-brand launches ahead of Jaguar's all-electric (EV) by 2026 manifesto and models. It remains to be seen how the electric vehicle market develops, with European manufacturers cutting back at home and shifting supply facilities to China in a bid to ride the powerful waves of competition from the EV-leading Asian nation. Alongside this 'Copy Nothing' ad showing no actual car, one of Jaguar's upcoming EV trio was unveiled as a concept vehicle with no rear window at all, just a rear-facing camera connecting to an internal mirror. Anyway, the only meaning to anything is the meaning we attach to it, so we've popped this campain into our Amusing rather than Controversial category for the moment, and it's over to you for the final word. Jaguar rebrand, Jaguar all-electric, electric vehicles 2024, DEI, controversial ads, Accenture Interactive 2024-11-22T11:31:20Z https://addvertising.org/elton-john-lewis-christmas-2018-ad-is-here. https://youtu.be/mNbSgMEZ_Tw https://youtu.be/mNbSgMEZ_Tw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNbSgMEZ_Tw/hqdefault.jpg Elton John Lewis Christmas 2018 ad is here! View and #vote, let us know what you think of this year's effort from the eagerly awaited department store John Lewis's famous Christmas ads! This one is around the power of gifts. John Lewis, Elton John, Christmas 2018 ads, John Lewis Christmas 2018 2020-01-06T16:51:14Z https://addvertising.org/a-life-is-not-important-except-in-the-impact-it-has-on-other-lives-jackie-robinson. https://youtu.be/KBvNSznpg0s https://youtu.be/KBvNSznpg0s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KBvNSznpg0s/hqdefault.jpg Spike Lee, Budweiser honour Jackie Robinson An emotional tribute from Budweiser beer to Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in major league baseball (MLB) in the modern era, breaking the racial segregation color line that had relegated black players to the Negro Leagues in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brothers Moses and Weldy Walker were the first fully African-American players in MLB, in the 1880s. Research indicates a former slave, William Edward White, may have been the very first player of African-American descent. However, he was the son of a white man and identified and lived as white, while the Walker brothers were exposed to the full extent of the racial attitudes that existed in the 19th century. In 1947 the color line was broken for good when Jackie Robinson with the Brooklyn Dodgers and then Larry Doby with the American League's Cleveland Indians both appeared in games for their teams in the National League. Robinson went on to enjoy a remarkable 10-year career. The ad was directed by American film director, producer, writer, and actor Spike Lee What do you think of it? High time for such beautifully made, heartfelt tributes? The spot also includes other modern-day activists. Jackie Robinson ad, MLB, baseball, African-American baseball, Budweiser beer, Spike Lee ads 2024-08-28T11:16:28Z https://addvertising.org/a-joyous-sporting-ramadan-message-from-egypt-zed-zed. https://youtu.be/gPcriAqfEak https://youtu.be/gPcriAqfEak https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gPcriAqfEak/hqdefault.jpg A joyous, sporting Ramadan message from Egypt: في Zed هتلاقي حياه كاملة مليانة فرحة ‏ Zedالفرحة في كل مكان After two years of Ramadan - a month of fasting, reflection, charitable giving, and community for Muslims around the world - affected by Covid-related restrictions, this ad for the Zed Sports Club in Cairo, Egypt, certainly brings a fresh wave of movement. "في Zed هتلاقي حياه كاملة مليانة فرحة ‏ Zedالفرحة في كل مكان" says the developing company, Ora Egypt, which Google translates as "In Zed, you will find a whole life full of joy. Zed joy is everywhere." The much-loved and admired Lebanese singer Elissar Zakaria Khoury, best known as Elissa, features in the all-singing, all-dancing ad launched for the month of Ramadan 2022. What chord does it strike for you? A bit too chirpy for Ramadan? A welcome note of colourful activity and community? The Zed project aspires to establish "the first sports university in Egypt and the region, under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in addition to the formation of a football sports team to join the Egyptian league teams". The board includes illustrious former players including Ahmed Hossam Mido, Ahmed Hassan and Hazem Emam. Zed Ramadan Ad 2022, Ora Egypt, Ora developers, Ramadan ads 2022, Lebanese singer Elissa, Hazem Emam 2024-08-28T11:15:50Z https://addvertising.org/climate-change-my-pet-footprint-animation-takes-on-big-oil. https://youtu.be/gD5kbBDSBA0 https://youtu.be/gD5kbBDSBA0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gD5kbBDSBA0/hqdefault.jpg Climate change: 'My Pet Footprint' animation takes on Big Oil Greenpeace International, an independent movement advocating for a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet that can sustain life for generations to come, is renowned for attention-grabbing stunts and ad campaigns. In this new venture, the organisation partners with illustrators & animators to redefine how we talk about climate change. As Greenpeace describes the campaign: "Through comedy & satire this thrilling new series will cast a light on the deceit and greed that endangers civilization.....Fifteen-year-old Bella wants a pet. The 21st century hands her an insane carbon footprint obsessed with revealing civilization's impending destruction; a magical companion imbued with the guilt of the world's worst polluters. Follow their time-travelling adventure as they uncover the impacts of climate change & Big Oil’s secret plot to profit from climate guilt". In the midst of heated debate over climate change and to what extent it is being exaggerated, under-played, or otherwise manipulated, what do you make of the trailer? Greenpeace International My Pet Footprint, climate change, climate crisis, Big Oil, Wit and Wisdom 2024-12-03T15:41:18Z https://addvertising.org/beware-of-emotional-appeals-to-send-money. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmUyMrUEYpo https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmUyMrUEYpo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JmUyMrUEYpo/hqdefault.jpg Beware of emotional appeals to send money Barclays bank illustrates one of the ways digital fraud can work with this punchy 30-second spot. BBH agency, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, digital safety keeping your bank account safe online, bank account scams, cyber security and your bank account 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-cost-of-living-projected-onto-sunak-s-home. https://youtu.be/HwpcgD3qvNU https://youtu.be/HwpcgD3qvNU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HwpcgD3qvNU/hqdefault.jpg 'The Cost of Living' projected onto Sunak's home With the cost of living - particularly heating and food bills - rising alarmingly in Britain, non-governmental organisation Greenpeace UK projected the trailer from a new film ,‘The Cost Of Living’, about the struggle of people in fuel poverty onto Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s constituency home in Yorkshire. The documentary tells the story of a community struggling to support themselves and each other through the cost of living crisis in food banks and community centres in the Rother Valley, also in Yorkshire. Former Chancellor Mr Sunak, who became PM subsequent to resignations in the Conservative Party rather than being elected, worked as an analyst for the investment bank Goldman Sachs between 2001 and 2004. He is married to Britain-based Indian heiress/businessperson Akshatā Nārāyan Mūrty, and they are reported to have a combined fortune of £730 million. The New Economic Foundation, which partnered with Greenpeace to make the film, says: “'The Cost of Living' shows communities in South Yorkshire, but the circumstances they face will be familiar to people right across Britain. After the longest fall in incomes on modern records, and over a decade of underfunded, crumbling public services, we are being hit with inflated energy costs that are making fossil fuel companies rich and us poor. The rise in energy prices is made much worse by our poorly insulated, leaky homes, which waste our money every time we turn on our heating." What do you think of the projection campaign? Greenpeace UK, Greenpeace The Cost of Living, projection onto Rishi Sunak home, Britain wealth inequality, New Economics Foundation 2023-02-02T11:53:32Z https://addvertising.org/figure-02-humanoid-robot-shows-off-16-degrees-of-freedom. https://youtu.be/0SRVJaOg9Co https://youtu.be/0SRVJaOg9Co https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0SRVJaOg9Co/hqdefault.jpg Figure 02: Humanoid robot shows off '16 degrees of freedom' If it feels like a while since you've seen how humanoid robots are coming along, meet hot-off-the-press Figure 02. It's been created by US technology company Figure, which describes itself as "an AI (artificial intelligence) robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot". The company's aim is to harness AI and a general-purpose robot for mass deployment in the global workplace: "With the first humanoid by our side in the workforce, we’ll have the ability to create and produce so much more, address drastic labor shortages, and reduce the number of workers in unsafe jobs," says Figure. What's your response to the ad itself? Exciting, scary, effective, or somewhere in the big grey in-between? The response from YouTube viewers so far is mixed, but humour figures high: "Getting them to walk like they've soiled their pants is genius - makes them less threatening". Figure 02, Figure AI robotics, humanoid robots, artificial intelligence, AI workforce, AI in the workplace, robots and jobs 2024-08-08T10:49:12Z https://addvertising.org/fiat-500l-motherhood. https://youtu.be/eNVde5HPhYo https://youtu.be/eNVde5HPhYo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eNVde5HPhYo/hqdefault.jpg Fiat 500L Motherhood Fiat 500L Mother Fiat 500 2018-08-21T17:29:33Z https://addvertising.org/perfect-gifts-for-fitness-fanatics. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kGTIaoyTOc https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kGTIaoyTOc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9kGTIaoyTOc/hqdefault.jpg Perfect gifts for fitness fanatics! Britain's high street electrical retailer Currys World pokes gentle fun with this spot showing one of its employees trying out high-tech fitness devices before recommending them to customers. Will strike a chord with those of us who don't spring out of bed full of energy for the morning run, and inspire smugness in those who do - a winner! AMV/BBDO, Currys World Christmas ad 2017, best christmas ads 2017, amusing commercials, electrical gadgets 2020-01-26T21:14:30Z https://addvertising.org/ferrari-shell-vpower. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VGBBY5-bves https://www.youtube.com/embed/VGBBY5-bves https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VGBBY5-bves/hqdefault.jpg Ferrari + Shell VPower The scope is impressive, but the sound is what makes it. And the in-car footage turns this from a commercial into a fantasy. This may be a clich Ferrari Shell VPower Gilad 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/co-op-pledges-all-british-meat. https://www.youtube.com/embed/r5rUhyA7r6w https://www.youtube.com/embed/r5rUhyA7r6w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r5rUhyA7r6w/hqdefault.jpg Co-op pledges all-British meat Leo Burnett London, Coop British meat pledge ad, only supermarket selling all British meat, British farmers, buying meat in the UK 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/filipino-granddad-defines-the-year-of-covid-for-jollibee. https://youtu.be/e-N8K0xRaeY https://youtu.be/e-N8K0xRaeY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e-N8K0xRaeY/hqdefault.jpg Filipino granddad defines the year of COVID for Jollibee Set in 2060, this 3'22" film from Jollibee, the largest fast-food chain brand in the Philippines, tells the imaginary story of a migrant Filipino family based in the US, with a grandfather recounting his memories of COVID to his grandchildren. The story starts off on a bleak note but gives way to hope and joyful family moments that could have only happened because the family spent more time together, a transition highlighted through the film's progression from black & white shots to coloured ones. Launched in May, the film is the grand culmination of Jollibee’s new Family Thanksgiving month initiative, which was launched to encourage everyone to always appreciate and be thankful for their families. What do you think of it? The impact will of course be different for everyone: for those of us who spent months eating every single meal on our own, there was a different lesson to be learned; for those concerned about the loss of civil and human liberties, there was a different action to be taken; for those worried about fast food that's damaging for people and planet, it's different again. Or are you just thinking, enough of all that fear and gloom, I'm enjoying this as heart-warming, hopeful, and an interesting exercise in looking back at a testing time? Jollibee Message from the Future, Filipino fast food, Filipino family values, looking back at COVID, BBH Singapore 2021-05-17T13:48:48Z https://addvertising.org/surviving-the-christmas-disco. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GBMqgdPgPuk https://www.youtube.com/embed/GBMqgdPgPuk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GBMqgdPgPuk/hqdefault.jpg Surviving the Christmas disco Online auction platform Ebay sets its Christmas campaign in the school disco, with some characters and situations we'll all recognise/remember. Gift ideas with particular appeal for teenagers make the 40-second spot useful as well as amusing. DDB Europe, ebay christmas 2016 ad, best gifts for teenagers, gift ideas for teenagers 2021-08-01T09:10:50Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-will-ferrell-serve-up-a-spirited-version-of-scrooge. https://youtu.be/GzeTlbxhHW4 https://youtu.be/GzeTlbxhHW4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GzeTlbxhHW4/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell serve up a 'Spirited' version of Scrooge Two classic comedy talents of our times, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, take on Charles Dickens' classic tale of Yuletide redemption as a curmudgeon is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve. The English writer and social critic wrote 'A Christmas Carol', with its central character Scrooge, as a work of social commentary, like much of his prolific output. Dickens had a lifelong devotion to helping the underserved due to his own family's experiences with debtors' prison, which forced him to drop out of school as a boy and work at a factory. His tales expose cruel injustices and struggles yet deliver heart-warming twists and life-affirming plots. Does this trailer for the Apple TV+ production encourage you to see it? Or are you just wondering where Ryan Reynolds' cool red jacket is from? Spirited trailer, Christmas movies, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, Scrooge story, Apple TV+ movies 2022-11-18T17:28:58Z https://addvertising.org/tesla-electrifies-hollywood. https://youtu.be/cVNXiqpMs0c https://youtu.be/cVNXiqpMs0c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cVNXiqpMs0c/hqdefault.jpg Tesla electrifies Hollywood There are plenty of car dealerships on Santa Monica Boulevard, the major west-east thoroughfare running through Los Angeles County that passes through Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. But now there's a new concept uniting various traditional American favourites - the 24/7 Tesla Diner. We'll let Elon Musk's brand speak for itself: "Tesla Diner is a retro-futuristic diner & drive-in charging experience all wrapped into one. 80 V4 Supercharger stalls are open to all NACS-compatible EVs, making it the largest urban Supercharger in the world. You can place your order in advance or upon arrival through your vehicle's touchscreen & have your meal dropped off at your driver's side window – Or come inside to pick & choose We have entertainment, too – movies & special features playing on 2 megascreens. Come dine & hang out on our Skypad...or cozy up in your Tesla & watch via the Tesla Diner app (where you'll find the movie schedule, too)." Tesla Diner, drive and dine, electric vehicles, EV chargers Hollywood, Tesla Supercharger 2025-07-25T15:35:23Z https://addvertising.org/everyday-rage-take-90. https://youtu.be/9j_qNfkCldc https://youtu.be/9j_qNfkCldc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9j_qNfkCldc/hqdefault.jpg Everyday rage? Take:90 Based on our increasing understanding of neuroscience, this campaign aims to help reduce acts of aggression and impulsive violence caused by anger in everyday situations such as evenings out, in the workplace, on the commute or online. Scientific evidence shows that it takes just 90 seconds for the neurotransmitters that cause anger to flush out of our systems. Do you think it's a helpful ad? Does it wind you up, help you understand your own control, or simply teach you something you didn't know before? Take:90, anger management, reducing everyday aggression, tackling violence, Grey London, WPP 2018-08-21T06:18:07Z https://addvertising.org/asda-wine-surprise-results. https://www.youtube.com/embed/munz5cLPM4o https://www.youtube.com/embed/munz5cLPM4o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/munz5cLPM4o/hqdefault.jpg ASDA wine: surprise results If you've never worked in a vineyard, you'll find this fun! Publicis Groupe, Saatchi & Saatchi, Fallon creative, French winemakers, Blue 449 work 2019-08-15T12:23:49Z https://addvertising.org/dogs-don-t-know-what-s-good-for-them. https://youtu.be/lodIf8PeO0s https://youtu.be/lodIf8PeO0s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lodIf8PeO0s/hqdefault.jpg Dogs don´t know what´s good for them... A 15-second chuckle for those of us with a dark sense of humour? Dog-lovers and those traditionally a bit low on energy for saccharine Christmas adverts will get a kick out of this. The set and puppets took two months to build, and the lead puppeteer led similar work on Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ comedy animation movie. All characters were built to 1/5th of their natural size, and the little boy’s costume was handmade. What do you make of it? Are you rushing out to buy some GREENIES dog chew treats, are you already a fan, or are you just playing it on a loop for the instant larf? GREENIES doggy IQ, dental treats for dogs, petcare, dog's dental chews, stop-motion animation, funny ads, Biscuit Filmworks, adam&eveDDB 2020-11-06T11:24:44Z https://addvertising.org/sydney-lima-speaks-out-about-discrimination-in-creative-industries. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AkIMEDfnlvI https://www.youtube.com/embed/AkIMEDfnlvI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AkIMEDfnlvI/hqdefault.jpg Sydney Lima speaks out about discrimination in creative industries The British model and writer delivers a poem on the subject for Britain's luxury fashion house Jigsaw, with Kodak doing the photography. LIke it? The Corner London, Jigsaw Sydney Lima, Jigsaw Kodak ad, discrimination in creative industries, Sydney Lima discrimination poem 2018-06-03T04:27:34Z https://addvertising.org/hot-n-heavy-among-the-hydrangeas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/c69BU4zdbrU https://www.youtube.com/embed/c69BU4zdbrU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c69BU4zdbrU/hqdefault.jpg Hot'n'heavy among the hydrangeas Time to tackle the gardening, ladies! Dolce & Gabbana brings grown-up flirtation out into the open with a light touch promoting their 'Ortensia' (hydrangea) range of decorated sunshades. older models in advertising, Dolce & Gabbana Ortensia eyewear 2017, #DGOrtensia, senior fashion models 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-only-thrush-so-what-s-the-hush. https://youtu.be/6bqKTRhZdbY https://youtu.be/6bqKTRhZdbY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6bqKTRhZdbY/hqdefault.jpg "It's only thrush, so what's the hush?" Australian comedy threesome SketchShe - Shae-Lee, Lana and Madison - bring their cheeky, upfront approach to anti-fungal treatment Canesten's campaign with 'Thrush: The Musical'. Clever lyrics and catchy tunes combined with all-singing/dancing action on board SketchShe Air gets the message across and takes the embarrassment out of a condition many women will experience at some point. Does it work for you? SketchShe, Canesten, vaginal infections, thrush, amusing ads 2018-06-04T07:28:20Z https://addvertising.org/pepsi-goes-retro. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bCk0n4aeZDU https://www.youtube.com/embed/bCk0n4aeZDU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bCk0n4aeZDU/hqdefault.jpg Pepsi goes retro Wine-tasting environment for the soda - interesting why that's attractive. Or isn't it? I find it mildly amusing. discerning, soda, cola, sommelier 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/kate-moss-lip-synchs-elvis. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HcesjvyWmvg https://www.youtube.com/embed/HcesjvyWmvg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HcesjvyWmvg/hqdefault.jpg Kate Moss lip-synchs Elvis 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/meta-presents-all-singing-all-dancing-campaign-for-personalised-ads. https://youtu.be/crFowJzZOOk https://youtu.be/crFowJzZOOk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/crFowJzZOOk/hqdefault.jpg Meta presents all singing all dancing campaign for personalised ads Your response to this one is going to depend on how you feel about personalised ads in general. While most of us acknowledge that they can be very useful at times, we've also all been plagued by 'stalking' ads and commercials that follow us around touting the same pair of sandals we already bought two months ago. There are also privacy concerns around over-use of personal data to target ads to each one of us specifically. Many argue that this reduces the beauty of random, and dumbs down our own capacity to think and act for ourselves. Meta, the platform formerly known as Facebook, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, is the tech company behind this campaign. It deploys an all singing, all dancing approach to individual desires/needs/cravings under the umbrellla 'Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found', promoting the idea that personalised ads on their pages help get small and medium businesses discovered. What do you think of the ad? Fun and colourful, I enjoyed it? One minute of my life I'll never get back? Huh, stop telling me what I want and feel,you stalkers? Great commercial as businesses that survived the Covid-crushing fight to recover? Meta Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found, Meta personalized ads, pros and cons of personalised ads, musical artist Peaches, Meta company ads, SMBs, Droga5 New York 2022-04-07T09:30:44Z https://addvertising.org/airbus-has-just-one-thing-to-say-to-rival-boeing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xWaTjYpczKQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/xWaTjYpczKQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xWaTjYpczKQ/hqdefault.jpg Airbus has just one thing to say to rival Boeing... 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/movie-trailer-your-attention-please. https://youtu.be/fFto77Y_Z1Q https://youtu.be/fFto77Y_Z1Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fFto77Y_Z1Q/hqdefault.jpg Movie trailer: 'Your Attention Please' The film 'Your Attention Please' has just launched at SXSW - which, for those unfamiliar, is short for South by Southwest®. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conferences and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. 'Your Attention Please' turns the lens on the current and growing concerns around galloping AI, use / misuse of tech and communications techniques, and loss of human connection. Dcoumentary-style, it brings together real-life testimonies, headline stories, and commentary. As the makers explain: "A new generation of parents, teens, and reformers are fighting back against Big Tech's agenda to define the future of human connection. From Kristin, a mother pursuing legislative reform after losing her son, to Trisha, a young programmer building technology to stop cyberbullying, the film reveals how deeply the attention economy is shaping childhood, mental health, and human connection. As lawmakers debate the Kids Online Safety Act, Gen Z launches a global "Offline Club" movement, and a high school dares to go phone-free. What emerges is not a doomsday story, but a hopeful one: proof that the attention crisis is not inevitable and that a cultural shift is already underway. Blending intimate human stories with insights from leading experts in tech reform and digital wellbeing, Your Attention Please asks some of the most urgent questions of our time: Can we reclaim our autonomy? Can technology be redesigned to serve humanity? And what does a healthier relationship with the digital world look like for us and our kids?" Your Attention Please trailer, SXSW 2026, movie trailers 2026, Human Change, Big Tech v Humanity, Vagrants Originals production 2026-03-15T13:41:36Z https://addvertising.org/bacteria-beat-magic. https://vimeo.com/287983909 https://vimeo.com/287983909 Bacteria beat magic Japanese fermented milk drink Yakult takes the popular trend of epic, magical stories, and brings it down to earth, reminding us that the health benefits are the result of science. Like it? Yakult Science Not Magic, fermented milk drinks, health and wellbeing, Quiet Storm 2018-09-27T09:05:48Z https://addvertising.org/colognic-irrigation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ik6QzSgrqZ4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ik6QzSgrqZ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ik6QzSgrqZ4/hqdefault.jpg Colognic irrigation Beer brand Bud Light takes the rip out of blokes who use too much scent in this one-minute spot from their Real Men of Genius series - an oldie that looks like it could become a classic! DDB Chicago, Bob Winter and Mark Gross commercial, alcohol-free beers, Bud Light commercials, real men of genius ads 2018-06-04T06:16:51Z https://addvertising.org/insomnia-the-opera. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z4XymYycVb0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z4XymYycVb0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z4XymYycVb0/hqdefault.jpg Insomnia - the opera Insomniacs won't be the only ones to relate to this wee gem for sleeping aid Valerian Dispert - maybe you just need to take the edge off a stressful situation. Or maybe opera will send you off to sleep without any other aids.... McCann Erickson Roma, amusing insomnia ad, Valerian Dispert sleeping tablets, opera and insomnia, funny commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/hearing-aids-apple-brings-the-promise-of-good-cheer-with-airpods-pro-2. https://youtu.be/EvnJhwIwqds https://youtu.be/EvnJhwIwqds https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EvnJhwIwqds/hqdefault.jpg Hearing aids: Apple brings the promise of good cheer with AirPods Pro 2 Entitled 'Heartstrings', this campaign for the 2024 festive season offers hope for those with impaired hearing through a two-minute Christmas tale. US tech giant Apple has been working on building a hearing facility into its AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. As the multinational explains: For so many of us, sound and how we hear help shape the way we connect to the world around us. Yet, people with hearing loss wait an average of 10 years before getting their hearing tested and fitted for hearing aids. Leaving millions unaware they’re living with hearing loss and without the assistance they need.Now with the world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience, you have access to a Hearing Test that provides scientifically validated results within minutes and the ability to activate a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2 — right from home". There's also a reminder that "The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are regulated health features that require approval and will be offered after authorization is received".What do you think of the ad? Fantastic tech for genuine Christmas cheer, a skilfully woven tale, or more monetisation of health elements we should all be able to access, with or without a smartphone and apps? Apple 'Heartstrings', AirPods Pro2 Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, hearing aids, hearing disability, Christmas ads 2024, TBWA\Media Arts Lab: 2025-11-27T23:19:48Z https://addvertising.org/strong-are-the-women-alice-braga-keeps-walking. https://youtu.be/4lEUjpQnuYE https://youtu.be/4lEUjpQnuYE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4lEUjpQnuYE/hqdefault.jpg Strong Are The Women: Alice Braga Keeps Walking Brazilian actress and producer Alice Braga ('Queen of the South, 'Dark Matter') steps out for whiskey maker Johnnie Walker in this celebration of women's strength. Issuing a challenge to outdated stereotypes, the visuals reference one of the most iconic productions in the brand's history worldwide —'The Man Who Walked Around The World — and also many sexist statements women face every day. The initiative inspired voices like Brazilian philosopher, writer, and activist Djamila Ribeiro to speak on the subject and moved a self-formed squad —including Astrid Fontenelle (journalist and TV hostess), Nina Silva (CEO of D’Black Bank and the Black Money Movement) and Isa Silva (founder and creative director of the Isaac Silva brand), to share, in a testimonial format, videos reflecting on what it means to be a strong woman in their own realities. Johnnie Walker 'Forte São Elas’ 'Strong Are The Women', Alice Braga in commercial, sexism, Hollywood actors in ads, whiskey commercials, AlmapBBDO 2025-12-16T16:36:55Z https://addvertising.org/keeping-the-dream-of-travel-alive. https://youtu.be/wS3jr74v9og https://youtu.be/wS3jr74v9og https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wS3jr74v9og/hqdefault.jpg Keeping the dream of travel alive This is what European airline easyJet purports to do - what do you think of their new ad campaign? While private aviation boomed during the Covid-19 situation for those who could afford that option, regular carriers struggled, and low-cost, no-frills easyJet was no exception. For those who have been grounded for too long by unending restrictions, the fantastical nature of the ad may be inspirational, fun, or simply annoying. How do you respond? As more and more companies in all sectors come under scrutiny for how they present their 'green' credentials, easyJet says it is 'Europe’s only major airline to offset carbon emissions from the fuel used for all its flights at no extra cost to customers'. Setting aside the thorny issue of carbon offsetting, does the campaign make you smile? easyJet nextGen, travel post-Covid, travel ads 2022, European air travel, VCCP London 2022-03-25T09:33:44Z https://addvertising.org/unicef-this-company-is-a-family. https://youtu.be/UIEE1gqpmVk https://youtu.be/UIEE1gqpmVk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UIEE1gqpmVk/hqdefault.jpg Unicef: 'This Company is a Family' Unicef, an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, is one of the most widely known social welfare entities, operating in 192 countries and territories. In this one-minute campaign, it brings home the reality of modern family life for many: single-parent households or those where both parents work are often subject to pressures that impact negatively on child-raising. What do you think of this ironic approach, in which sadly familiar images belie the self-congratulatory voiceover telling a glowing company story? Effective pressure for companies to do better, and/or a helpful reminder that this is an all-too-common issue? Unicef 'This Company is a Family', family friendly company policies, life work balance, families, working prents, Saatchi & Saatchi 2025-06-11T08:47:40Z https://addvertising.org/betterhelp-brings-touch-of-humour-to-men-s-mental-health. https://youtu.be/C6lc51HRRcM https://youtu.be/C6lc51HRRcM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C6lc51HRRcM/hqdefault.jpg BetterHelp brings touch of humour to men's mental health Pretty much everybody's mental health took some knocks during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, and lockdowns drove people online for services they might previously have sought elsewhere. Men's mental health has traditionally been an unseen issue, as men are less likely than women to seek help for any health problem, but awareness is growing as various organisations work to remove stigma and make the issue and more visible. What do you think of this campaign by BetterHelp, which says it is the world's largest therapy platform? Does the touch of humour work well in this context, does it help to drive home the previous poignancy? BetterHelp Want, men's mental health, men's health, online therapy, Untitled Films 2021-11-22T11:50:51Z https://addvertising.org/south-korea-s-war-time-sex-slaves-remembered. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OtN56Sw6sU https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OtN56Sw6sU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9OtN56Sw6sU/hqdefault.jpg South Korea's war-time sex slaves remembered Statues of so-called 'comfort women' forced into sex slavery during World War 2 have been placed in buses in South Korea as reminders of their suffering. Though such statues appear elsewhere in the country, the 2017 public transport initiative commemorated independence from Japan's 1910-45 occupation. Some 200,000 women from across Korea, Taiwan, China and the Philippines are thought to have been forced to service Japanese soldiers. They were beaten and subjected to multiple rapes on a daily basis. Dong-A Traffic Service South Korea, comfort women statues on buses South Korea, wartime sex slaves, suffering of comfort women, wartime mass rape 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/gigi-hadid-gets-on-her-burberry-soapbox. https://youtu.be/uKeT_WGXKX8 https://youtu.be/uKeT_WGXKX8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uKeT_WGXKX8/hqdefault.jpg Gigi Hadid gets on her (Burberry) soapbox A stripped-down studio setting, a Primal Scream soundtrack, and the talents of redhot U.S. model Gigi Hadid are put to use here to display the Thomas Burberry Monogram collection. Burberry released the campaign a week before the collection was due to go on sale, allowing early birds to sneak peek. The ad was shot by British fashion photographer Nick Knight. Refreshing change from extravagant sets and locations? Do you think Gigi Hadid captures the essense of the iconic British brand? Thomas Burberry Monogram, Gigi Hadid Burberry, fashion ads, Nick Knight, fashion photography 2019-08-25T04:39:52Z https://addvertising.org/george-the-poet-looks-to-a-better-new-normal-via-coca-cola. https://youtu.be/SukwNeHMMhQ https://youtu.be/SukwNeHMMhQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SukwNeHMMhQ/hqdefault.jpg George the Poet looks to a better new normal via Coca Cola Drinks giant Coca Cola went quiet during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, emerging with a pledge to donate $100 million to global relief efforts, and this upbeat campaign featuring George the Poet. The narration gives us all pause for thought about how we want our individual and collective lives to change for the better as we look to a 'new normal', with George the Poet acknowledging that he himself is going to be more dedicated than ever to seizing the moment. The British spoken-word artist, poet, rapper, and podcast host has an interest in social and political issues. What do you think of the ad? Shameless bit of brand-wagon work from a multinational whose products account for thousands of tons of plastic waste going through supermarkets checkouts and out into the oceans? Or nicely-timed encouragement for us all to get out and about with a new positive awareness? Coca Cola ads, Coke Open Like Never Before, George the Poet, new normal, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2020-08-20T16:34:01Z https://addvertising.org/sybaru-backs-the-underdog. https://youtu.be/RvY-wWLnmu4 https://youtu.be/RvY-wWLnmu4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RvY-wWLnmu4/hqdefault.jpg Subaru backs the underdog Wistfully amusing campaign to get us all to see beyond appearances and consider adopting an 'underdog'. It coincides with the car-maker creating a National Make A Dog's Day spot on the calendar, October 22. Check it out and let us know what you think by voting or commenting. Subaru of America has donated some $25 million to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) since 2008, and will be pumping up efforts with this campaign as retailers host pet events and collect unused pet supplies to re-distribute to shelters. If you love the ad, here's the full 4.20" version - https://youtu.be/ZIJbGP2Xz-c. Subaru The Underdogs, dog adoption, dog shelters USA, Subaru ASPCA, Carmichael Lynch 2021-04-03T19:59:28Z https://addvertising.org/roger-federer-proves-all-best-parties-end-in-the-kitchen. https://youtu.be/lubU3unI6E8 https://youtu.be/lubU3unI6E8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lubU3unI6E8/hqdefault.jpg Roger Federer proves all best parties end in the kitchen Another two-minute treat from the tennis legend in an ad campaign (his Mercedes one is our users' all-time favourite, just use Search above to check it out!), also featuring alpine skier star Mikaela Shiffrin and Italian chef Davide Oldani. Starts out like a Bond movie - how about Roger Federer to replace Daniel Craig as the new 007, incidentally?! - and ends up like all good parties..... If you enjoy this, check out the accompanying interview snippets from the three protagonists here - https://youtu.be/dDAEbogOn54. And it's all in the name of pasta. Ay ay ay, mamma mia! Roger Federer, Mikaela Shiffrin, David Oldani, Barilla pasta, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2024-01-25T06:44:45Z https://addvertising.org/human-face-of-jeep. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKn5K5V7tRo https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKn5K5V7tRo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wKn5K5V7tRo/hqdefault.jpg Human face of Jeep Beautiful series of black and white people portraits with yeah, a Jeep in amongst them. Inspirational-style voiceover. war, humanity, marilyn monroe, photography, adventure 2018-09-25T15:50:36Z https://addvertising.org/venus-serena-williams-score-for-nike. https://youtu.be/JW5OR1TszzU https://youtu.be/JW5OR1TszzU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JW5OR1TszzU/hqdefault.jpg Venus, Serena Williams score for Nike Sports apparel giant Nike, revered by many for its inspirational advertising style, adapts its 'You Can't Stop Sport' / You Can't Stop Us slogan, which has proved popular in the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, in this one-minute iteration starring tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. It makes a strong point about how the sisters perceive themselves and how they are perceived by others. What do you think? Does it seem like a bit of a rehash, or does it strike an upbeat note for you? Nike says it "strives to bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. (* If you have a body, you are an athlete.)" Nike You Can't Stop Sisters, Venus and Serena Williams, tennis legends, sports advertising, Wieden and Kennedy 2022-08-16T10:59:39Z https://addvertising.org/filter-caps-put-cleaner-water-in-colombian-hands. https://youtu.be/HyQ9cHqA-rA https://youtu.be/HyQ9cHqA-rA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HyQ9cHqA-rA/hqdefault.jpg Filter Caps put cleaner water in Colombian hands This initiative by the Colombian Red Cross with the Baylor Foundation illustrates how a simple bottle cap can be re-imagined and re-purposed for massive impact. In this case, bright minds have devised a way of filtering water through a cap, providing drinkable water for those in outlying areas where inadequate infrastructure can lead to disease. The creators explain that "Filter Caps were created via 3D printing, and are made from sweet corn starch-based resin—a sustainable and biodegradable option—which considerably reduces dependence on conventional plastics". What do you think of the campaign? En Colombia, casi 4 millones de personas que viven en zonas desérticas no tienen acceso a agua potable. En este contexto, Ogilvy Colombia y el Grupo Filsa junto a la Fundación Baylor, desarrollaron los "Filter Caps", innovadores filtros biodegradables que utilizan tecnología de impresión 3D y componentes como la resina de almidón de maíz para procesar más de 720.000 litros de agua anualmente. Con el apoyo de la Cruz Roja Colombiana, se distribuirán 1.000 filtros beneficiando a 10.000 personas. La colaboración busca abordar la falta de acceso al agua potable, mejorar la calidad de vida y promover soluciones sostenibles y accesibles para estas comunidades. Filter Caps, Colombian Red Cross, Baylor Foundation, drinking water Latin America, Ogilvy Colombia 2024-06-24T10:30:11Z https://addvertising.org/new-zealand-mum-shocked-by-porn-stars-on-doorstep. https://youtu.be/cTfcUro-pyQ https://youtu.be/cTfcUro-pyQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cTfcUro-pyQ/hqdefault.jpg New Zealand mum shocked by 'porn stars' on doorstep Bringing a very relatable and slightly irreverent touch to a serious matter, the New Zealand government has put out a 30-second clip that literally brings home the reality of online pornography forming the main source of children's sex education. The country ran its first pornography report in 2019. Its findings suggested that sexual coercion and power imbalances are still commonly depicted in the online porn which is often a young person's main introduction to sexual relationships, while demonstrations of affection and sexual safety (use of condoms) lagged behind. “Often the videos with this content would start with a reluctant partner, usually the female, who starts out saying ‘no’ to sex but whose initial resistance is overcome through insistence and subtle pressure by the male," reported Chief Censor David Shanks. "The actress is then portrayed as enjoying the sexual contact – female pleasure was notable in 99% of the videos.” The government, currently led by female prime minister Jacinda Ardern, is making efforts to tackle the issue, and this campaign has had positive feedback for its down-to-earth approach. What do you think of it? New Zealand Keep It Real Online, sex education, online pornography, sexual coercion, learning about sex, sexual consent, intimate relationships, young people New Zealand, Motion Sickness agency 2022-05-27T09:18:31Z https://addvertising.org/taiwnese-fashion-shiatzy-chen-reflects-magificent-essence-of-two-extreme-cultures. https://youtu.be/B2IUnVW2Xns https://youtu.be/B2IUnVW2Xns https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B2IUnVW2Xns/hqdefault.jpg Taiwanese fashion: Shiatzy Chen reflects "magnificent essence of two extreme cultures" Set up in 1978 by Taiwanese fashion designer Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia and her husband Wang Yuan-Hong, a textile broker, Shiatzy Chen here upholds its advertising mystique with what it describes as a campaign which "features the golden age of seafaring during the Baroque period when the world was divided into countless shores by the ocean, when cultures of the East and West meet amidst waves -- thus expanding into a wonderous voyage of the Scape of Curve. Meanwhile, "peacock" and "pearls" became the magificent essence of the two extreme cultures. Each frame of image mirroring the cutting and silhouette of the East and West, a metaphor of the Eastern and Western styles encountering energetically, carrying out a beautiful and mysterious dialogue in the cracks of history". Known for her designs with labour-intensive craftsmanship, Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia blends Chinese elements with Western cut and styling in a blend the luxury House describes as "neo-Chinese chic". It continues to hold a highly-regarded place in the fashion world, including at Paris Fashion Week, for its unique bridging of cultures. SHIATZY CHEN 夏姿．陳 Pre-Fall 2025 Collection 曲境 / Scape of Curve, Taiwanese fashion, womenswear FW2025, Dark Silence by Piotr Hummel 2025-10-17T08:14:42Z https://addvertising.org/us-marine-corps-fights-gen-z-loneliness-with-the-battle-to-belong. https://youtu.be/bCjEV75F2tM https://youtu.be/bCjEV75F2tM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bCjEV75F2tM/hqdefault.jpg US Marine Corps fights Gen Z loneliness with 'The Battle to Belong' Also known as the United States Marines, the US Marine Corps is addressing Generation Z with this fast-paced campaign which "aims to speak to youth who seek self-transcendence in a world that increasingly caters to the individual". The soundtrack was created by German film score composer Hans Zimmer, whose work is known for integrating electronic music sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements - an appropriate blend for this campaign directed at young people who are both more 'connected' and yet more isolated than preceding generations because of lightning-speed advances in technology. A 2019 US study of 20,000 individuals aged 18 and over found that Gen Z - those born between 1997 and the early 2000s - suffered the highest levels of loneliness (48.3%). Millennials (born 1981-1996) came next, three percentage points behind at 45.3% on the Loneliness scale. The fact that Gen Z spends less time with their friends in person, and more time online/on social media can be detrimental to their mental and physical health as they negotiate important life decisions and transitions. What do you think of the US Marine Corps message and its delivery? A call to fight is never the answer? Nothing can beat the bonding found in the armed forces? The world needs this blend of discipline and understanding? US Marine Corps recruitment, armed forces recruitment ads, Generation Z, Gen Z loneliness, Wunderman Thompson Atlanta, Hans Zimmer 2020-09-24T10:33:35Z https://addvertising.org/snowbrawler-david-leitch-unleashes-epic-snowball-fight-for-apple. https://youtu.be/cM8DcCoZulw https://youtu.be/cM8DcCoZulw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cM8DcCoZulw/hqdefault.jpg Snowbrawl! David Leitch unleashes epic snowball fight for Apple Guaranteed to get your blood pumping, whether from envy, empathy, excitement, or exacerbation. Apple showcases the functionality of its iPhone 11 Pro with this suspense-in-the-snow tale featuring a captured teddy, attractive youngsters in winter gear and lots of fun action. Not to mention clever camera work under the direction of US filmmaker, actor and stunt performer David Leitch Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone cameras, Snowbrawl, filming in the snow, cool commercials, David Leitch 2020-12-01T04:40:15Z https://addvertising.org/heathrow-uses-flying-teddy-bears-for-christmas-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/oq1r_M5a6uI https://www.youtube.com/embed/oq1r_M5a6uI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oq1r_M5a6uI/hqdefault.jpg Heathrow uses flying teddy bears for Christmas campaign The teddy bears are flying in an aeroplane, and represent an elderly couple who negotiate a remarkably calm airport - does this undermine the argument for a third runway? - to get home to see their loved ones in this cutesy animation. Havas London, heathrow expansion, teddy bear animation, attributing human qualities to animals, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/alicia-vikander-may-no-longer-have-all-the-answers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeJXqHgnMUk https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeJXqHgnMUk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oeJXqHgnMUk/hqdefault.jpg Alicia Vikander may no longer have all the answers... What a fun yet suspenseful short film from Vogue. Alicia Vikander finds herself in a stressful situation and receives a surprise visit from someone... London Fashion Week, Queen, Anna Wintor, Niclas Larsson, Vogue 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/manscaped-tackles-tense-moments-on-european-football-field. https://youtu.be/fO0AqoVXwN8 https://youtu.be/fO0AqoVXwN8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fO0AqoVXwN8/hqdefault.jpg Manscaped tackles tense moments on European football field We've all seen the tension rising on the football pitch and this campaign brings in a dash of gently mocking humour focusing on those head-to-head moments. California-based men's grooming company Manscaped - renowned for its use of often risqué wit in its advertising - is the brain behind the 'Beard Hedger' ad. “This campaign brings together so much of what we pride ourselves on at Manscaped," says the brand, "combining humour and lightheartedness with incredible spokespeople that leverage our brand voice in a way that isn’t just funny, but also authentic." True or false? How does this ad score with you? Manscaped Beard Check, men's grooming, football ads, Beard Hedger, beard trimmers, funny ads, Innocean Berlin 2023-09-26T14:53:46Z https://addvertising.org/importance-of-hand-washing-made-catchy. https://youtu.be/B3h7Sof4zJU https://youtu.be/B3h7Sof4zJU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B3h7Sof4zJU/hqdefault.jpg Importance of hand-washing made catchy This one-minute public health campaign is older than the coronavirus / COVID19 scenario unfolding across the world in 2020, but it certainly gets over the importance of thorough and frequent handwashing in an unusual, catchy way. What do you think? Will it stick in your mind and make you more aware, do you believe? Robert Koch Institute, coronavirus and handwashing, PSA Germany, public health, wir-gegen-viren 2020-04-13T08:24:15Z https://addvertising.org/centenarian-tesco-takes-its-prices-back-in-time. https://youtu.be/4Lanm8LHFvA https://youtu.be/4Lanm8LHFvA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4Lanm8LHFvA/hqdefault.jpg Centenarian Tesco takes its prices back in time To celebrate its 100th anniversary, UK supermarket Tesco, one of the largest retailers in the world, has launched this collage of retro music and images pulsating through its aisles. What do you think of the 'Prices that take you Back' promo? Does it make you smile and/or rush to the supermarket to grab those bargains? Tesco prices that take you back, Tesco 100 years, BBH, UK supermarket prices, British retailers 2020-02-05T08:58:29Z https://addvertising.org/lynx-deploys-catnip-to-spice-up-romantic-relationships. https://youtu.be/JOzKwaT70mM https://youtu.be/JOzKwaT70mM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JOzKwaT70mM/hqdefault.jpg Lynx deploys catnip to spice up romantic relationships Oh hey, who hasn't been here? The all-important first date night at your home, the preparation, the anticipation, and then the doorbell rings, the big entrance is made and.... an ominously swishing tail just brushes it all away in moments. After a survey confirmed what most of us already knew - i.e. that we generally don't date people our cats disapprove of - Lynx men's deodorant brand bounds to the rescue with the first-ever use of catnip in a body scent. If you've ever watched an otherwise sedate feline go catnip-crazy and wondered that the hell that was all about, this 1'45" campaign is also pretty informative. Lynx - and let's not forget what family a wild lynx comes from - spent over a year developing the right balance of ingredients to appeal to both cat and cat parent alike. Originally launched in France by Unilever in 1983 under the name Axe, Lynx was re-named for its UK launch a couple of years later. Still known under both names depending on region, Lynx / Axe products are mostly made in the UK, and distributed around the world. What do you make of the brand's latest marketing innovation? Lynx/Axe says: "Confidence is key - but let’s be honest, if her cat isn’t on board, you’re in trouble. With Lynx with Catnip, we’re giving guys an edge." Lynx with catnip, men's hygiene products, catnip body scent, LOLA Mullenlowe 2025-03-27T12:03:12Z https://addvertising.org/are-you-for-our-world-or-against-it. https://youtu.be/3oT4AEJL3yI https://youtu.be/3oT4AEJL3yI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3oT4AEJL3yI/hqdefault.jpg "Are you for our world, or against it?" Hard-hitting call to action from the World Wildlife Fund, pointing out that "We're the first generation that knows we're destroying the planet" and illustrating the beauty we are decimating. Or perhaps we should say, call for inaction, since it is our out-of-control over-consumption that is doing irreparable damage. Does it make you think about your daily actions in a different way? Do you think your actions won't make a difference? Will you join the #FightForYourWorld? WWF #FightForYourWorld, environment, climate change, over-consumption, Uncommon agency, humans versus the planet 2020-01-16T16:23:49Z https://addvertising.org/lovely-liberty-sewing-machine. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/244/medium/244.jpg?1529227301 Lovely Liberty sewing machine 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/eu-referendum. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jeh4vnYB9uk https://www.youtube.com/embed/jeh4vnYB9uk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jeh4vnYB9uk/hqdefault.jpg EU referendum Actress Keira Knightley urging everyone who can to vote on June 23. Brexit, European Union, British politics, Europe, David Cameron 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/transphere-epic-short-for-tokyo-film-fans. https://youtu.be/S2gFktgq0SA https://youtu.be/S2gFktgq0SA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S2gFktgq0SA/hqdefault.jpg Transphere: Epic short for Tokyo film fans Japanese film director Kosai Sekine takes on the challenge of creating a short film to illustrate the immersive experience of an IMAX for a newly opened multiplex in Tokyo. He describes the result as "in between a narrative film and an experimental film". The 40-second spot scoops up the viewers and swoops and dives across time and environments with them, hinting at loss and re-finding through a vibrant palette and meticulously constructed sound. If you were a movie fan living in Toyo, would you be excited to try out the new IMAX after watching this? Grand Cinema Sunshine, Tokyo cinema, Kosia Sekine, IMAX short, Drill agency 2019-08-05T07:02:02Z https://addvertising.org/romeo-stymied-by-tech-savvy-dad. https://youtu.be/H45-5Rga1B8 https://youtu.be/H45-5Rga1B8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H45-5Rga1B8/hqdefault.jpg Romeo stymied by tech-savvy dad Did tech kill romance? This modern-day Romeo overcomes obstacles to reach his girl, but uh-oh, her dad's got an app for that.... Xfinity, home wifi, online family security, digital safety, parental control, Goodby Silverstein & Partners 2019-11-01T01:58:25Z https://addvertising.org/hay-que-ser-muy-hombre-you-ve-gotta-to-be-a-real-man. https://youtu.be/sfL2vpJJ1uE https://youtu.be/sfL2vpJJ1uE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sfL2vpJJ1uE/hqdefault.jpg Hay que ser muy hombre / You've gotta to be a real man High-profile Spanish men Paco León, Dani Martín, David Silva, Jesús Vidal, Pau Ribes y Rubén Errebeene-Ariel Rec feature in this new campaign by men's shaving and body care company Gillette. The US multinational has form when it comes to creating ads which challenge age-old approaches to masculinity such as the phrase used here - hay que ser muy hombre (you've gotta be a real man). What does it mean to be 'muy hombre' in this day and age? What do you think of the ad? According to research by Gillette's owning company, Procter & Gamble, 79% of men don't feel they are portrayed adequately in modern advertising. Do you think this campaign strikes the right note of inclusivity and re-definition for men? Gillette ad, P&G, masculinity, Spain, hay que ser muy hombre, men in ads, masculinidad, Proximity Worldwide 2020-06-02T05:04:47Z https://addvertising.org/yoasobi-for-uniqlo-animates-fashion-and-music. https://youtu.be/St8NZEoi-uY https://youtu.be/St8NZEoi-uY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/St8NZEoi-uY/hqdefault.jpg YOASOBI for Uniqlo animates fashion and music What do you think of this one-minute animation with music by Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer Uniqlo? The music behind it comes from YOASOBI, a Japanese musical duo that specialises in creating music from novels and other stories. It consists of producer Ayase and singer-songwriter Ikura. This campaign features the hot new trend of genderless body silhouettes and aims to bring a fresh touch to art design music videos. Do you think it succeeds in delivering a layered, upbeat new look in terms of a fashion ad? The chain, known for quality basic clothing at a reasonable price, and for partnering with a variety of designers, is a familiar sight in global shopping zones. Set up in Yamaguchi, Japan in 1949, it continues to be a hit with a broad range of age groups and other demographics. Uniqlo UT, YOASOBI, J-pop, animation in ads, Music x Story, Japanese animation, high street fashion, Japanese music videos 2026-03-14T05:39:49Z https://addvertising.org/cats-play-havoc-with-new-york-lottery. https://youtu.be/nDlfCNpLnyY https://youtu.be/nDlfCNpLnyY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nDlfCNpLnyY/hqdefault.jpg Cats play havoc with New York Lottery At least in this spot for the New York Lottery, which offers people a chance to multiply their winnings by playing their X Series scratch-card game. Feeling lucky? Those of us who are inventors and/or have been cooped up in the garage a bit too long during COVID restrictions may relate to this hapless genius's attempts to create his own multiplie - against the advice of his wife. See how it works out for the inventor and the family cat... and then feel free to leave a comment here or rate the promotion. New York Lottery, scratch-off X Series, lotteries, cats in ads, McCann New York 2021-02-22T12:23:19Z https://addvertising.org/children-s-snacks-and-how-to-stave-off-the-hangry-moments. https://youtu.be/9KFJjU14VBc https://youtu.be/9KFJjU14VBc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9KFJjU14VBc/hqdefault.jpg Children's snacks and how to stave off the 'hangry' moments Infant and children's food brand Organix serves up a colourful glimpse of parenting with this colourful 30-second campaign promoting their snacks. Who doesn't relate to the need to grab a pick-me-up? And/or the signs of 'hangry' hoving over the horizon? Organix, which has already been around for 30 years, says it's been committed to sustainability through the decades and promises: "We’ll only ever use ingredients you recognise and our labels are always clear, open and honest. We’ll never include added salt, refined sugar, artificial colours or flavours in our foods". What do you think of the ad? Organix ‘Keep the Good Times Rollin’’, Organix baby and toddler snacks, healthy children's snacks, The Ninety-Niners 2024-09-23T14:05:47Z https://addvertising.org/police-in-venezuela. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bfWE3AkemPo https://www.youtube.com/embed/bfWE3AkemPo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bfWE3AkemPo/hqdefault.jpg Police in Venezuela Hard-hitting video about the perception of safety. police, violence, venezuela, public safety, homicides 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/would-you-swim-through-snow-for-a-beer. https://youtu.be/pasApdHn6Sw https://youtu.be/pasApdHn6Sw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pasApdHn6Sw/hqdefault.jpg Would you swim through snow for a beer? Aw, come on, swimming in snow is impossible, right? Not in this ad for lager Coors Light, billed as'the world's most refreshing beer'. The unexpected imagery will strike even the most extreme winter sports fans, and for those of us who are more couch-based in approach to physical activity, it's certainly a refreshing watch. Coors Light UK, man swims in snow, lager, Sam Pilling, Pulse Films, Havas London 2023-07-02T09:31:13Z https://addvertising.org/007-daniel-craig-loses-his-passport-in-new-james-bond-trailer. https://youtu.be/-3TxWIrZWw0 https://youtu.be/-3TxWIrZWw0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-3TxWIrZWw0/hqdefault.jpg 007 Daniel Craig loses his passport in new James Bond 'trailer' Witty two-minute entertainment for fans of 007, Daniel Craig, James Bond movies, Heineken beer, action movies and Spain - seriously, who's left? The slick romp, directed by Miles Jay, sees 007 actor Craig getting separated from his passport while on holiday and then caught up in amusing,action-packed situations where locals react to him as international spy James Bond. Well worth a watch (or two!) but if you're not up for it, the new movie 'No Time To Die' is out in April.... James Bond, Heineken, 007 trailer, Daniel Craig, funny ads, Hollywood actors in commercials, Miles Jay, Spanish castle, Spain as film location, Publicis 2024-08-28T11:14:01Z https://addvertising.org/spanish-icon-lola-flores-delivers-message-of-empowerment-through-ai. https://youtu.be/Yewm6TfLZ3Q https://youtu.be/Yewm6TfLZ3Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yewm6TfLZ3Q/hqdefault.jpg Spanish icon Lola Flores delivers message of empowerment through AI She was the embodiment of 'poderío' - "You call it empowerment these days don't you?", as her reincarnation asks in this one-minute spot (in Spanish). Andalusian singer, flamenco dancer and actress Lola Flores (1939-1995) lived life on her own terms, carving a determinedly flamboyant path through Spain in the 40s and 50s, defying social morés during the height of the Franco dictatorship. At a time of artistic censorship, she blazoned rebellious sexuality across headlines, screens and stages, dancing barefoot with her hair loose, showing off provocative moves and bringing flamenco out of taverns and mansions into the public consciousness. She married another artist, El Pescailla, in the teeth of opposition from the gypsy community where he already had two children by other women, and the marriage endured until her death nearly 40 years later. Of their three children, two are performers like their mother; their only son Antonio, which whom she was extremely close, overdosed a fortnight after her death. Until her final days, Lola appeared on her TV show and refused to be hospitalised. Her daughters Rosario and Lolita both endorse this campaign by Cruzcampo, which brings Lola back to life, putting words into her mouth through artificial intelligence (AI). It emphasises the term 'acento' (accent) which in itself refers to the use of accents in music and dance to highlight emotions or impact. It can, of course, also refer to the distinctive Andalusian accent. Lola once said: "I felt like a gypsy without being one," and she epitomised the passionate, indomitable spirit of that community which is expressed in the ad. What do you think of it? Tribute or travesty? Is it questionable to be putting words into the mouth of the dead, or is it permissible if her heirs have sanctioned the message and use of her image? Cruzcampo Con Mucho Acento, Cruzcampo Lola Flores, Lola Flores AI, artificial intelligence in ads, Ogilvy 2025-11-11T13:19:05Z https://addvertising.org/socialised-betting-it-s-who-you-play-with. https://youtu.be/m9TBOkup5iE https://youtu.be/m9TBOkup5iE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m9TBOkup5iE/hqdefault.jpg Socialised betting: 'It's who you play with' William Hill is promoting the social connection aspect of digital betting with this one-minute ad playing up the way people get together over a sport's event even when they're not all in the same place at the same time. Do you think it's a valid approach, or just more encouragement to take part in an activity that can get out of hand? William Hill, online betting, digital bets, gambling, responsible betting, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2021-03-28T10:34:53Z https://addvertising.org/balenciaga-x-kim-kardashian-handbag-heaven-or-hell. https://youtu.be/t_3YJg74sL4 https://youtu.be/t_3YJg74sL4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t_3YJg74sL4/hqdefault.jpg Balenciaga x Kim Kardashian - handbag heaven or hell? Depends on your point of view, obviously. For some the Balenciaga Closet Campaign looks like the embodiment of over-consumption and fashion futility; for others it's all about personal expression and fun. Currently owned by the French corporation Kering, luxury fashion house Balenciaga was founded by Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain, more than 100 years ago. What do you think of this campaign focusing on its handbags? Brand ambassador Kim Kardashian, Devon Lee Carlson, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Roh Yoon Seo star. Kim Kardashian, in her own walk-in closet, holds the Rodeo Bag, which was introduced within the Summer 24 Collection presentation, while Roh Yoon Seo, Devon Lee Carlson, and Nicola Peltz Beckham hold Monaco and Le City styles. Is this how you wish your own closet looked? Balenciaga Closet Campaign, luxury handbags, Kim Kardashian, Devon Lee Carlson, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Roh Yoon Seo 2024-08-28T11:11:34Z https://addvertising.org/historic-jfk-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eYkpPITKR8E https://www.youtube.com/embed/eYkpPITKR8E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eYkpPITKR8E/hqdefault.jpg Historic JFK ad Contemporary history contained in a 2-minute TV ad for John Fitzgerald Kennedy's election campaign in 1960. Interesting in the general light of modern U.S. presidential election ads, and both topical and poignant as the release of thousands of previously classified files provides fresh revelations around the popular president's assassination in 1963. JFK files, release of John Fitzgerald Kennedy files 2017, US presidential election ads, Kennedy for President ad 1960 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/star-nfl-quarterback-will-levis-and-the-sweet-smell-of. https://youtu.be/TPRTAcFIFQ8 https://youtu.be/TPRTAcFIFQ8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TPRTAcFIFQ8/hqdefault.jpg Star NFL quarterback Will Levis and the sweet smell of.... ...mayonnaise. Wot? Yes, really. While stocks last, US football fans - and others - can snap up the first mayo-inspired, unisex fragrance available to consumers. The ad for this limited edition by Hellmann's mayo manufacturer plays out by slathering some nice tasty humour across advertising set pieces from mystical to sensual, resulting in a refreshing first impression with long notes of absurdity. "With the launch of my signature scent, I've fulfilled a lifelong dream of partnering with Hellmann's to craft a fragrance like no other, one truly embodying the distinct scent of greatness," says Will Levis. "Rich and creamy, Will Levis No. 8 is more than a mayonnaise-inspired fragrance. It's transformative. I've eaten mayo, drank mayo, and now I can smell like mayo." Hellmann's says: "Will Levis No.8, Parfum de Mayonnaise opens with a bright burst of tart lemon that provides a refreshing and clean introduction. At the heart of the fragrance lies a creamy, daring mayonnaise accord offering a smooth and complex heart. Parsley adds a fresh herbal element, reminiscent of a well prepared dish. And of course, this fragrance would not be complete without subtle coffee undertones, reminiscent of Will’s signature mayonnaise infused caffeine beverage. A sensual musk base weaves through the composition, evoking physicality and charisma. Finally, we finish off with a comforting creamy vanilla finish that is equal parts inviting and intriguing". What do you say? Will Levis No 8 Hellmann's, Will Levis mayonnaise fragrance, Hellmann's mayo fragrance, NFL stars commercials, Edelman US 2024-08-20T08:37:32Z https://addvertising.org/kevin-the-carrot-has-competition. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QaDWM6aGTuU https://www.youtube.com/embed/QaDWM6aGTuU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QaDWM6aGTuU/hqdefault.jpg Kevin the Carrot has competition.... While the soft toy version of supermarket Aldi's Kevin the Carrot - star of two consecutive Christmas ads - sells out across the country, fast food joint McDonald's picks up on the children and veg theme with this slyly humorous ad promoting its healthier food options. The sibling theme going strong across the 2017 UK Christmas ads crops up again here too. Leo Burnett, McDonalds UK Christmas ad 2017, #reindeerready, best Christmas ads UK, 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/will-meat-loaf-change-his-name-to-veg-loaf. https://youtu.be/nxS0kXUPLDI https://youtu.be/nxS0kXUPLDI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nxS0kXUPLDI/hqdefault.jpg Will Meat Loaf change his name to Veg Loaf? Fans of US rock icon Meat Loaf know he "won't do that", but the question has always been, What is 'that'? Now there's a new spin on the question as Italian-American restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's promotes their new vegan menu. Worth a watch if you're in the mood for a taste of the Loaf legend's thespian skills or just enjoy dry humour! Frankie & Benny's, Meat Loaf in commercials, vegan menu, veganism, Veganuary, funny ads, Lucky Generals 2020-01-08T09:29:20Z https://addvertising.org/playstation-5-trailer-marvel-s-spider-man-2-be-greater-together. https://youtu.be/nq1M_Wc4FIc https://youtu.be/nq1M_Wc4FIc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nq1M_Wc4FIc/hqdefault.jpg PlayStation 5 trailer: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 'Be Greater. Together.' Keen gamers will already be aware that PlayStation 5's new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 experience is coming to a screen near you this month, but the rest of us may also be interested in dipping into the trailer. The new game "allows players to swing, jump and utilize the new Web Wings to travel across an expanded Marvel’s New York, quickly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales [characters] to experience different stories and epic new powers, as they battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery," says PlayStation. It boasts stunning visuals of New York boroughs, and haptic feedback,meaning that the responsive vibrations of the DualSense wireless controller bring Peter Parker’s symbiote abilities and Miles Morales’ bio-electric skills to gamers' fingertips. Adaptive triggers, ultra high-speed SSD, and Tempest 3D AudioTech round out a deck stacked with appeal for those keen to test their skills as Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love. Does the trailer do a good job? PlayStation 5, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, online games, video games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, PS5 Games, Insomniac Games 2023-10-05T08:21:23Z https://addvertising.org/louis-vuitton-sends-zendaya-to-the-italian-riviera-for-summer-odyssey. https://youtu.be/1GPz2vP-hiQ https://youtu.be/1GPz2vP-hiQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1GPz2vP-hiQ/hqdefault.jpg Louis Vuitton sends Zendaya to the Italian Riviera for 'Summer Odyssey' Check out this Summer Odyssey..... However you feel about luxury travel or clothing, there's a universal appeal to the emotional strings being pulled here. The picture-postcard, retro-selfie approach, with glimpses of a larger-than-life persona set against gorgeous backdrops, lends it an air of innocence. What do you think of the blend? Is this how you feel/want to feel when you're travelling? Not everyone is in the market for a specific Resort Collection, yet the positive emotions sparked are - hopefully - familiar to most of us. Bringing them to life is US actress/singer Zendaya, 28. Luxury brand Louis Vuitton (LV), established in 1864, prides itself on placing "fashion in the context of culture, bringing unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style and uncompromising quality". It also reminds us that the Maison remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, and his 'Art of Travel' as expressed through luggage, bags and accessories. LV goods are designed to be elegant and practical as well as creative and outward-looking - again, pretty much universally appealing. Zendaya Louis Vuitton Summer Odyssey 2025, luxury fashion, LV Resort Collection, fashion photography, Italian Riviera, BeGoodStudios 2025-05-21T07:41:45Z https://addvertising.org/sir-ridley-scott-takes-off-on-the-journey. https://youtu.be/C5CbPzfzhnw https://youtu.be/C5CbPzfzhnw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C5CbPzfzhnw/hqdefault.jpg Sir Ridley Scott takes off on The Journey In his first commercial work in 20 years, the three-times Oscar-nominated director of cult movies 'Blade Runner' and 'Alien' has lent his vision to this six-minute mini-movie for Turkish Airlines as it celebrates its 85th birthday. T Ridley Scott commercials, Turkish Airlines The Journey, Sylvia Hoeks, Aure Atika, Istanbul sights 2020-02-07T09:55:22Z https://addvertising.org/scooby-doo-drops-into-the-halifax. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1kDNfDaNtTk https://www.youtube.com/embed/1kDNfDaNtTk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1kDNfDaNtTk/hqdefault.jpg Scooby Doo drops into the Halifax Part-animated commercial with American cartoon characters Scooby Doo and Shaggy illustrating the rewards being offered by British bank Halifax to its customers. Scooby Doo has been running as a TV series and movies since 1969; the Halifax was founded as a building society in the West Yorkshire town of Halifax in 1853. Adam&Eve/DDB, Halifax customer rewards, banking with the Halifax, Hanna-Barbera characters in Halifax ads 2021-07-31T11:27:09Z https://addvertising.org/childlike-simplicity-makes-truck-ad-endearing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zM2hVF7eiIs https://www.youtube.com/embed/zM2hVF7eiIs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zM2hVF7eiIs/hqdefault.jpg Childlike simplicity makes truck ad endearing Something very children's building blocks about this effort from Honda, consolidated by the way it builds from shades of grey to primary colours and fun activities. Honda the power of the Ridgeline, dual-action tailgate, pickup truck, adam pesapane, stop-motion filming 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/the-un-is-working-to-keep-women-safe-in-natural-disasters. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dlrsV8lOE4c https://www.youtube.com/embed/dlrsV8lOE4c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dlrsV8lOE4c/hqdefault.jpg The UN is working to keep women safe in natural disasters In this advert, the UN sheds light on some shocking statistics about women's survival rates in natural disasters and how they also correlate to being sexual assaulted and abused. The UN is trying to change this by making women feel more safe in these situations. What do you think of these stats? Were you aware of this issue? women's day, UN, natural disasters, BMF Sydney 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/octopus-strikes-back-at-giant-energy-bills. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MS2jYdZMIc4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/MS2jYdZMIc4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MS2jYdZMIc4/hqdefault.jpg Octopus strikes back at giant energy bills Here's one for those of us interested in greener energy. Fun, retro-style ad from Octopus Energy, which aims to simplify individual and business energy supplies and even offers a 100% green tariff. Turns out it's the UK's biggest investor in solar farms, with 154 built in Britain since 2011. Who knew! octopus solar energy, best renewable energy rates for your home, renewable energies, low-cost solar energy for homes and businesses 2023-02-16T14:58:52Z https://addvertising.org/voyeurism-with-habitat. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8MjAnFTvT7w https://www.youtube.com/embed/8MjAnFTvT7w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8MjAnFTvT7w/hqdefault.jpg Voyeurism with Habitat Cheeky one from home store Habitat which manages to give us a good look at the Lyle sofa within an everyday setting. Portas agency, Thomas Hilland director, Habitat sofas, home furnishings, two-seater tan sofa 2018-10-05T10:41:47Z https://addvertising.org/joe-biden-greeted-by-stunning-drone-display-in-cornwall. https://youtu.be/QJAJ5-WZnxI https://youtu.be/QJAJ5-WZnxI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJAJ5-WZnxI/hqdefault.jpg Joe Biden greeted by stunning drone display in Cornwall The voices of children and the stunning spectacle of drones in animal shapes make up this Stop Extinction campaign from non-government organisation (NGO) Greenpeace. "I hope the grown-up sin charge wake up," says one child off-camera. Another exhorts leaders to 'do their job'. What do you think of the campaign? It launched as world leaders including US President Joe Biden landed in Cornwall, in the UK, to attend the G7 summit. They were greeted by the breath-taking 'Act Now' message featuring 300 illuminated drones creating iconic animals to deliver one united message: stop extinction, act now. To ensure world leaders saw the message, activists greeted them as they made their way into Carbis Bay to begin first talks. The flock of drones was created using complex software; the, drones were choreographed to form 3D shapes of iconic animals from the giant blue whale to the tiny (but very important) bee. Greenpeace has a reputation for spectacular environmentally-positive stunts:in this case, the words spelt out at the end of the animal parade span up to 250ft (76m) in height and 400ft (122m) in length. Do you think the campaign was brilliantly executed and timed, or a bit out of step with the G7 event? Greenpeace Act Now, G7 Cornwall activism, Greenpeace G7 Cornwall, Joe Biden environmental activists, climate change campaigns,Celestial drone display, Projections on Walls, We Are Covert 2021-06-24T14:41:21Z https://addvertising.org/seoul-chatty-school-bus. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hyv72TbeXog https://www.youtube.com/embed/hyv72TbeXog https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hyv72TbeXog/hqdefault.jpg Seoul chatty school bus Uplifting 5-minute piece showing how technological creativity brought joy to a group of hearing-impaired children on their long journey to school. Just shows what can and will be done in the digital natives' world, as interpreted by south Korean-based car-maker Hyundai. Innocean South Korea, Hyundai chatty school bus, kids sketching on bus windows, Seoul schoolkids, tech for hearing impaired 2023-11-21T19:02:48Z https://addvertising.org/london-marathon-2020-what-runners-run-to-or-from. https://youtu.be/YSC46fgjflE https://youtu.be/YSC46fgjflE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YSC46fgjflE/hqdefault.jpg London Marathon 2020: What runners run to or from Because of COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions worldwide, very few in-person marathons are taking place in 2020. The London event is one of the few to have made it work for October 4th, with sponsor Virgin Money explaining: "Elite races for men, women and wheelchair athletes will take place on an enclosed looped course in St James’s Park in a secure biosphere (a contained safe environment like that of Formula 1 and England cricket) and times will be eligible for Olympic qualification.The long-awaited head-to-head between Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) and Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia) will headline the men’s race and world record holder Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) heads the women’s field. Manuela Schär (Switzerland) and David Weir lead the wheelchair fields. There will be no spectator access to maintain the biosphere but BBC Sport plans to broadcast eight hours of coverage during the day." This ad, by US sportswear company New Balance, is part of a series, 'It Started With a Run' which aims to illustrate the mental as well as physical advantages of running by telling very individual stories about why people take up running. What do you think of it? Good approach to this disrupted year? Or wrong message at a time when everyone should be restricted no matter what their profession/activity? London Marathon participants who are not part of the 2020 elite event can join in remotely, with finishers receiving a certificate and a NewBalance Finishers T-shirt. London Marathon 2020, Irunners, benefits of running, running and mental health, Virgin Money sponsor, self-discipline for mental wellness, NewBalance, VMLY&R 2020-10-11T09:46:51Z https://addvertising.org/hhs-rfk-jr-announces-safer-broader-vaccine-strategies. https://youtu.be/FMLhcACHF_g https://youtu.be/FMLhcACHF_g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FMLhcACHF_g/hqdefault.jpg HHS: RFK Jr announces "safer, broader vaccine strategies" The head of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took some flak when he announced the cancellation of several mRNA vaccine development activities. Many media reported the move, set to save and re-allocate some $500 million, as an 'anti-vax' response. In this short announcement, RFK Jr. explains the factors behind the HHS decision to undertake "a coordinated wind-down of its mRNA vaccine development activities.... including the cancellation and de-scoping of various contracts and solicitations. The decision follows a comprehensive review of mRNA-related investments initiated during the COVID-19 public health emergency". What do you think of this kind of direct delivery to the public, so that we can make up our own minds after listening to different angles on the same story? BARDA mRNA Vaccines Announcement, RFK Jr vaccines, US Department of Health and Human Services, COVID vaccine safety, RFK Jr mRNA cancellations, pandemic measures, vaccine safety US 2025-08-14T08:57:42Z https://addvertising.org/maserati-meccanica-lirica-were-we-ever-made-for-silence. https://youtu.be/QRiA7mQTVLQ https://youtu.be/QRiA7mQTVLQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QRiA7mQTVLQ/hqdefault.jpg Maserati Meccanica Lirica: "Were we ever made for silence?" An intriguing presentation from luxury car manufacturer Maserati - which lays claim to "elegance, style, sportiness, and performance with a long and glorious heritage" - for its Fuoriserie Gran Turismo and Gran Cabrio models. The film was shot in the Italian city of Modena, which lies at the heart of 'Motor Valley', a magnet for classic car enthusiasts. The region is home to other iconic luxury automakers - Lamborghini, Ducati, Ferrari, Pagani - as well as Maserati, and features factories, private collections, and a strong motorsport culture. Of this ad, the marque says: "Maserati Meccanica Lirica, An Italian Symphony... inspired by our city’s dual legacy of excellence, on the road and on the stage. Live the voice of Modena with a symphonic new exhaust on the outside and hand-tuned Natural Sound by our partners ‪Sonusfaber Official‬ in the cabin, exclusively for the Maserati Gran Turismo and Maserati Gran Cabrio". The symphony footage at least seems to be highly applauded - what effect does it have on you? Does it make you want to visit/purchase/drive, or are you just savouring the elegance of the promotion? Maserati Meccanica Lirica, Maserati x Modena, luxury car commercials, Italian classic cars 2025-11-18T10:43:29Z https://addvertising.org/eativists-change-the-world-by-changing-what-s-on-your-plate. https://youtu.be/JVerCW_Z5XU https://youtu.be/JVerCW_Z5XU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JVerCW_Z5XU/hqdefault.jpg Eativists: Change the world by changing what's on your plate Upbeat and colourful one-minute campaign from familiar brand Knorr to get us all thinking about eating more healthily, and to alert us to the dangers of soil depletion brought about by 'monoculture' farming. "Did you know there are up to 50,000 edible plant species in the world?" asks the Knorr website. "And yet just three of them -– wheat, rice and maize – make up 60% of the plant-based calories we put on our plates. To meet the demand for this narrow range of foods, farmers plant the same crops repeatedly. It’s a practice called monoculture farming. It not only depletes nutrients from the soil but can also accelerate soil damage and erosion to such an extent that, according to the UK Soil Association, the world is currently losing soil equivalent to the size of 30 football pitches every minute. Soil is responsible for 90% of the food we eat, so damaging the soil puts our food system at risk." With an estimated 25,000 people a day dying from hunger and hunger-related conditions - that comes to more than nine million people each year - food security and nutrition for all is an ongoing global emergency. What do you think of the ad? The broader campaign engages children as 'eativists' through encouraging them to learn about growing foods at school and distributing 'Plates of Hope' made from degraded soil that is no longer fertile from different areas of the world. Lessons we all need to learn fast? Knorr Eat for Good, Plates of Hope, Unilever, eativists, global food security, healthier eating, soil erosion, soil depletion, MullenLowe London 2021-05-05T07:54:23Z https://addvertising.org/volkswagen-takes-the-hahaha-road. https://youtu.be/Ym1nc9J2NAA https://youtu.be/Ym1nc9J2NAA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ym1nc9J2NAA/hqdefault.jpg Volkswagen takes the hahaha road Dramatic events playing out in front of our very eyes.... What will our protagonist do to get out of this threatening situation?.... Watch and find out in this 40-second mini-movie spoof. Also watch if you have had enough of all that high-drama police and legal action on telly. Whether you're a fan or jaded, this one's a good chuckle to get the day going. Disagree? Vote or comment! Volkswagen T-Roc, TV sponsorship, ITV films, David Shane, funny ads, adam&eveDDB, OPositive films 2021-03-16T00:53:34Z https://addvertising.org/water-by-waste-not-by-litre. https://youtu.be/bQtkLrt-zEw https://youtu.be/bQtkLrt-zEw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bQtkLrt-zEw/hqdefault.jpg Water by waste not by litre What do you think of this idea? Instead of selling water by the litre/millilitre, Brazilian healthy food company Greenpeople has come up with bottles that carry units of waste instead. Check it out. What's more, the bottles are made of recycled glass and intended for multiple uses. Greenpeople Brasil, water waste, bottled water measurement, behaviour change, Cheil Brasil 2019-03-28T07:44:24Z https://addvertising.org/tesco-s-burning-secret-greenpeace-calls-out-uk-supermarkets-on-supply-chain-deforestation. https://youtu.be/i315J6bhEQ4 https://youtu.be/i315J6bhEQ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i315J6bhEQ4/hqdefault.jpg Tesco's Burning Secret: Greenpeace calls out UK supermarkets on supply chain deforestation What do you think of this short, emotive film linking British supermarket chain Tesco to deliberately-set fires in the Brazilian Amazon? The footage and animation draws on a report published in collaboration with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, The Guardian, and ITV News on how "Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Nando’s, and McDonald’s source chicken produced in the UK by the agribusiness giant Cargill – America’s second biggest private company." Some viewers say the campaign is short on the kind of shocking statistics that will make us all as consumers sit up and take action - or at least notice. Greenpeace says: "Fires in the Amazon, Cerrado and the Pantanal wetlands are not natural disasters. Huge areas of these precious forests are slashed and burned every year to make way for cattle ranches and to grow soya for animal feed. Brits eat twice as much meat and dairy as the global average and Tesco uses one sixth of the UK’s soya, 99% of it in its meat and dairy supply chain. 90% of the soya imported to Europe is used for animal feed and two thirds of the UK’s soya is imported from South America, where it is a leading cause of deforestation." What are your thoughts? Does the ad do the job effectively through music and visuals illustrating the deal-making and supply chain journey, or would you like to see some of the facts and figures involved? Greenpeace, Tesco's burning secret, UK supermarkets supply chain, UK meat consumption, Amazon destruction, animation in ads, motion design, Chicken Fruit Studio 2021-09-08T09:49:57Z https://addvertising.org/m-s-wants-us-jumping-for-joy-this-christmas. https://youtu.be/IH7Htz_oY3Q https://youtu.be/IH7Htz_oY3Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IH7Htz_oY3Q/hqdefault.jpg M&S wants us jumping for joy this Christmas Visually catchy and likely to bring a smile to your face - British department store M&S (Marks and Spencer) has come up with a universally appealing campaign aimed at perking up the national mood and getting everyone into the Christmas spirit. Does it work for you? The lively spot also lines us up for the UK's Christmas Jumper Day, held on December 13 in 2019, when everyone from national TV presenters to your office colleagues don the most outrageous seasonal sweater they can find in a fundraising drive for children's charity Save The Children. https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day. Marks and Spencer, M&S, Christmas 2019, Christmas jumpers, winter woollies, ODD agency 2019-12-04T11:34:05Z https://addvertising.org/high-fashion-takes-the-low-road. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1RutLnk6jA https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1RutLnk6jA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1RutLnk6jA/hqdefault.jpg High fashion takes the low road? Dolce & Gabbana stirs things up with an ad that puts young influencers and personalities Olympia of Greece, Amelia Windsor, Corinne Foxx, Natasha Lau, Lori Harvey, Alessandra Garcia Lorido, Cameron Dallas, Austin Mahone, Brandon Thomas Lee, Luka Sabbat, Tom Farrelly, Rafferty Law and XueDong Chen alongside professional models Chiara Scelsi and Sonia Ben Ammar. Fresh and contemporary or a threadbare effort from the prestigious fashion house? DGPalermo, Dolce & Gabbana FW 2018, fashion commercials, Chiara Scelsi, Sonia Ben Ammar 2018-06-02T23:17:05Z https://addvertising.org/roger-federer-empties-a-stadium. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zv9daYDOCIY https://www.youtube.com/embed/zv9daYDOCIY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zv9daYDOCIY/hqdefault.jpg Roger Federer empties a stadium... Perennial favourite Roger Federer, who secured the Wimbledon title for the eighth time in 2017 at the age of 35, stars in another ad highlighting his relaxed, understated humour. Wieden + Kennedy, W+K, Roger Federer in Nike Roger Effect ad, Roger Federer commercials, tennis stars in ads 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/mariano-di-vaio-embodies-how-k-is-for-king-kiss-and. https://youtu.be/vUVXrQBwTOU https://youtu.be/vUVXrQBwTOU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vUVXrQBwTOU/hqdefault.jpg Mariano di Vaio embodies how 'K' is for king, kiss, and... Well, some would say 'K is for killing it' as Italian fashion house Dolce&Gabbana unveils another one-minute wonder to promote its men's fragrance 'K'.... Vlogger/actor and the Italian increasingly known as the face/body of 'K', Mariano di Vaio takes us on another visually fabulous journey through a day in his extraordinary life of elegance. This episode sees him waking up in a spectacular villa and donning a suitably opulent robe before deciding to go for a horse-ride through the early-morning fields of mist. Does the ad do a good job in terms of promoting a fragrance? Is this a man we want to be or want to be with? Or do we just fancy the cute little bottle with its 'king' stopper in the shape of a crown? Launched in 2019, the fragrance has already garnered attention with its ads focussed on male elegance and enjoyment of the gorgeously everyday. On the information side, the scent's top notes are juniper berries, citruses, blood orange and Sicilian lemon; middle notes are pimento, lavender, clary sage and geranium; base notes are vetiver, cedar and patchouli. And for those who just enjoy the evocative ad / model, there is a particularly enticing moment where our 'K' man delivers a kiss... Watch to see who the lucky receiver is! K by Dolce&Gabbana, men's fragrances, luxury men's fashion, Mariano di Vaio. Dolce & Gabbana, Italian men's fashion 2023-05-24T16:41:14Z https://addvertising.org/pirates-of-the-tariffean-ai-parody-of-global-trade-turbulence. https://youtu.be/zyB_gcKPubk https://youtu.be/zyB_gcKPubk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zyB_gcKPubk/hqdefault.jpg 'Pirates of the Tariffean' AI parody of global trade turbulence Whatever your thoughts on US President's tariffs and the resulting international market meltdowns / spicy reactions / economic disruption, you may find something to interest you in this two-minute 'movie trailer', which is clear about being entirely created with artifical intelligence (AI). As described by AI content creator Free Voice Media: "Donald Trump is featured in this parody trailer of an envisioned new movie called "Pirates of the Tariffean", a movie where Captain MAGA (Donald Trump) must use all of his pirate powers to disrupt the scheming that goes on under the guise of "Free Trade". After all, they are all just pirates. I had some fun with this one, lots of cameo "actors" in this AI Generated Video". Is it useful to maintain some sense of humour in these turbulent times? 'Pirates of the Tariffean' AI parody, AI-generated political figures, political satire with AI, Free Voice Media 2025 2025-04-23T08:53:30Z https://addvertising.org/unexpected-twists-from-balenciaga-spring-2019. https://youtu.be/bGp-heYu_2E https://youtu.be/bGp-heYu_2E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bGp-heYu_2E/hqdefault.jpg Unexpected twists from Balenciaga Spring 2019 Well, talk about unrealistic body images... Take a look at how Spanish-born luxury fashion house Balenciaga is presenting its Spring 2019 collection and let us know what you think. Does it detract from the clothing or help us focus on it? Balenciaga Spring 2019, Balenciaga CGI, Yilmaz Shen, luxury clothing, women's fashion 2018-11-23T08:32:13Z https://addvertising.org/the-man-who-walked-around-the-world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCkI1z-CfCk https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCkI1z-CfCk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hCkI1z-CfCk/hqdefault.jpg The man who walked around the world As music legend Bob Dylan revealed in May 2018 that he'd gone into the whisky business with a line called 'Heaven's Door', we take a look back at a classic whisky which also took an unexpected branding turn: Johnnie Walker introduced its #KeepWalking slogan nearly 20 years ago and it's grown from being an effective piece of branding for the whisky-maker to a rallying cry and form of expression for diverse causes around the world. Here's a tramp down memory lane - around Loch Dyne actually - as Scottish actor Robert Carlyle ('Trainspotting', 'The Full Monty', The World is Not Enough') brings the story of Johnnie Walker whisky to life. Settle down with a wee dram in your hand - this one runs for more than five minutes. BBH, Johnnie Walker Robert Carlyle ad, The man who walked around the world, Bob Dylan launches whisky line, whiskey branding 2018-06-11T07:10:52Z https://addvertising.org/guns-down-america-reviews-firearm-in-compelling-campaign. https://youtu.be/SmsznofcweE https://youtu.be/SmsznofcweE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SmsznofcweE/hqdefault.jpg Guns Down America 'reviews' firearm in compelling campaign "The Beretta 9mm has been used by the military and law enforcement for more than 30 years," says the caption for this video by gun reform organisation Guns Down America. "Check out what this classic gun can do." The ensuing footage presents what looks like a regular 'unpacking' or review of a product, with the presenter adopting an upbeat, interested and interesting tone as she runs through the perceived 'advantages' of the firearm. That familiar tone shifts to something much more sinister as it becomes apparent we are viewing a satire: the presenter is in fact the victim of gun violence. The campaign uses survivors' stories to highlight the highly charged issue of gun violence in the USA which killed an estimated 45,000 Americans either by homicide or suicide in 2020 alone. Like other efforts to tackled the issue and push for increased/improved gun control, it has inevitably sparked mixed reactions. Some argue that the right to bear arms is inviolable, opponents that widespsread presence of guns in public can only lead to disaster, and others still point to the fact that it's the person pulling the trigger who kills, not the gun itself. A BBC article in April 2022 reports that the 1.5 million firearm deaths that took place between 1968 and 2017 is higher than the number of soldiers killed in every US conflict since the American War for Independence in 1775. Guns Down America was established in 2016 with the stated aim of "building a future with fewer guns by weakening the gun industry and building political and cultural support for policies that will keep us safe from gun violence." What do you think of this 'review' approach? Guns Down America Beretta pistol review, gun reform campaigns USA, US gun control awareness-raising, controversial ad campaigns, taboo topics,Engine BBDO 2022-04-25T10:03:34Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-guests-give-first-impressions-of-ss25-women-s-collection. https://youtu.be/S2JaQQzjNdo https://youtu.be/S2JaQQzjNdo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S2JaQQzjNdo/hqdefault.jpg Gucci guests give First Impressions of SS25 women's collection Who says you can't please all of the people all of the time? Well, we're not in fact disputing the ultimate truth of that, but luxury fashion house Gucci seems to do a pretty good job with its Spring Summer 2025 show revealing Sabato De Sarno’s new womenswear collection. This ad garners first impressions from a range of high-profile guests / brand ambassadors - Olivia Dean, Jin, Jessica Chastain, Jannik Sinner, Hanni, Daisy Edgar-Jones, George Barnett, Pixie Geldof, and Fiordaliso - whose comments express enjoyment and an upbeat feel blended with appreciation of the exquisite tailoring. What are your thoughts on this kind of promotion? Would you rather hear from non-ambassadors, or do you respect what the guests are saying? Or maybe it doesn't matter, because you always have been and aways will be a Gucci aficionada, regardless of who's saying what about it.... And in case you're wondering, music is by Mark Ronson & Julian Dobson. Gucci First Impressions, Gucci Spring Summer 2025 Women's show, luxury womenswear, Jin for Gucci, Olivia Dean for Gucci, Jannik Sinner for Gucci, creative director Sabato De Sarno 2024-10-02T07:51:51Z https://addvertising.org/messi-wozniacki-beckham-and-other-football-champs-invite-us-to-create-the-answer. https://youtu.be/oV3oiMwI6ps https://youtu.be/oV3oiMwI6ps https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oV3oiMwI6ps/hqdefault.jpg Messi, Pogba, Beckham, and other football champs invite us to Create the Answer Wow, they're all in this fast-moving campaign, out ahead of the Russia World Cup 2018! See if you can spot your favourite. Will it inspire you to sign up for the Adidas Create the Answer challenge or do you prefer to watch the action from a nice comfy sofa? If you're wondering about the song, it's 1000 Adidas Create the Answer, 72andSunny, Russia World Cup 2018, football commercials, David Beckham in ads, Lionel Messi in ads, 2018-06-05T05:12:56Z https://addvertising.org/don-t-do-your-taxes-appeals-to-intuit-ion. https://youtu.be/rX_irxjUJyA https://youtu.be/rX_irxjUJyA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rX_irxjUJyA/hqdefault.jpg 'Don't do your taxes' appeals to Intuit-ion.... A slogan that's likely to appeal to a lot of us at any time of year, right? US business software giant Intuit - which also owns MailChimp, Mint, QuickBooks and Credit Karma - promotes its TurboTax platform with a light touch in this campaign. First set up in 1984 and owned by Intuit since 1993, TurboTax is a US tax-filing package whose free version for those earning less than US$38k a year and some other categories proved particularly popular. However, it has also had its fair share of controversy over reported manipulation of search results - making it hard to find/apply the free version - and Intuit's lobbying against national online filing, such as those systems operated by other wealthy countries. What do you think of the ad - does it appeal to your sense of humor and strike the right note when it comes to handing over the tax admin to an expert? Are you inspired to act on the message, left unmoved, or just enjoying the quirky visuals? It's due to be one of the big-hitters at this year's National Football League Super Bowl championship on February 12th. TurboTax Don't Do Your Taxes, Intuit Turbo Tax 2023, US tax filing, Not Taxes ad, Plantasia in commercials, Super Bowl commercials 2023, Wieden+Kennedy 2024-01-01T12:33:35Z https://addvertising.org/men-s-grooming-i-can-t-be-right-for-somebody-else-if-i-m-not-right-for-me. https://youtu.be/QEU-MAZRhJs https://youtu.be/QEU-MAZRhJs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QEU-MAZRhJs/hqdefault.jpg Men's grooming: 'I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me' Dollar Shave Club, famous for sending guys monthly packs of razors at a good price, and for its humorous ads, takes things to the next level with this theatrical representation of men - and some women - about their preparation routines. Steve Lawrence sings Sammy Davis Jr. Dollar Shave Club Get Ready, men's grooming, men's beauty products, shaving, diversity in ads 2020-07-02T12:36:11Z https://addvertising.org/kia-ora-good-morning-new-zealand-style. https://youtu.be/TqhfNh8mQCk https://youtu.be/TqhfNh8mQCk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TqhfNh8mQCk/hqdefault.jpg Kia ora: Good morning, New Zealand-style If you need a little help to get moving in the morning, this 1'30" may inspire you or leave you feeling more discontented than usual with your own routine... Tourism New Zealand is wishing the world - especially its main visitor markets - a good morning with this new campaign. How does it make you feel? Tourism New Zealand, holiday New Zealand, travel, 100 percent Pure Welcome, Special Group 2021-11-03T08:02:54Z https://addvertising.org/welcome-to-the-war-department. https://youtu.be/gRHHx6Xx34k https://youtu.be/gRHHx6Xx34k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gRHHx6Xx34k/hqdefault.jpg Welcome to the War Department With the world a mass of impenetrable and largely incomprehensible conflict, the USA's Department of War - formerly known as the Department of Defense - recently put out this jingoistic campaign, which openly refers to recent global events such as US-Iran tensions and the US kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Iran clearly stated today that it would respond to any US "act of aggression" after US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran. Many greeted the campaign with praise, and relief at the clarity of its message as well as its inspirational tone and respect for serving members of the nation's armed forces. Some questioned the timing, others wondered whether it's a recruitment ad or more of a PR exercise. It can be seen as a smoke and mirrors distraction to the ongoing revelations related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, and it's also attracted condemnation as promotion for the 'corporate interests' of modern warfare. Your thoughts? US Department of War 2026, armed forces recruitment, modern warfare, US Iran relations 2026-02-23T16:20:10Z https://addvertising.org/britain-and-the-eu-together-for-ever. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ks12Gon7Hk8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ks12Gon7Hk8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ks12Gon7Hk8/hqdefault.jpg Britain and the EU: Together for ever? DNA and ancestry-tracing company Ancestry uses Brexit to illustrate the point that most Brits are only 36% British and 60% European. Amid an atmosphere of smoky negotiations and widespread confusion around the UK's upcoming detachment from the European Union, the campaign is taking flak from both Brexiters and Remainers - firstly for using politics to peddle its wares and secondly for presenting the EU and Europe as the same thing. What do you think of it? Droga5 London, Ancestry Brexit ad, Britons 60 percent European, Brexit and DNA, European politics 2018-09-06T16:43:35Z https://addvertising.org/loro-piana-the-walls-talk-they-have-all-the-mystery-of-the-story. https://youtu.be/I-hWPX2_Qcc https://youtu.be/I-hWPX2_Qcc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I-hWPX2_Qcc/hqdefault.jpg Loro Piana: "The walls talk, they have all the mystery of the story" Luxury clothing company Loro Piana presents the Spring/Summer 2026 collection in this evocative footage filmed at the Fondation Maeght and Colombe d'Or boutique hotel - both gathering places for artists and art in Provence. Coveted for its fine fabrics and understated elegance, the Italian lifestyle brand says it chose this setting because: "Replete with history and stories, both are spaces where creatives feel at home, inspiration takes root, and beauty is shared – exuding a certain savoir-vivre that lies at the core of the Maison". While the hotel is home to a unique modern art collection, the Fondation explains its own history like this: "Some of the biggest names in 20th-century European sculpture, including Georges Braque, Joan Miró and Alberto Giacometti, came together to help create La Fondation Maeght, which has become France’s most important art foundation and is among the world’s leading cultural institutions. La Fondation was established by Aimé and Marguerite Maeght, a visionary couple who were publishers and art dealers, and who represented and were friends with some of the most important artists of the era, including Braque, Miró and Giacometti, as well as Alexander Calder, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, and many others". The campaign, which will lift many out of wintry days into a sun-dappled stone haven for 90 seconds, was shot by renowned Italian-American fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti. Loro Piana Spring/Summer 2026, Fondation Maeght, luxury fashion, fashion photography, Colombe d'Or, Mario Sorrenti. 2026-01-21T11:10:15Z https://addvertising.org/i-m-a-rainbow-today. https://youtu.be/mQpwDtIn4ec https://youtu.be/mQpwDtIn4ec https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mQpwDtIn4ec/hqdefault.jpg "I'm a rainbow today" Two minutes of colourful, calming, lovely sounds and images for all of us who are longing for a bit of holiday or peace - or maybe even another go at childhood! If you're lucky it'll make you feel nostalgic for days gone by, if you're even luckier it'll make you look forward to future travels. Does it strike you differently? Does it make you want to visit Newfoundland and Labrador, or do you already treasure where you live? Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Newfoundland tourism, Crayons, Kira Willey, Catherine Allan, Fortunate Ones 2018-08-16T11:09:37Z https://addvertising.org/did-they-really-need-guillermo-del-toro-to-direct-this. https://youtu.be/SLvR8ru2D8U https://youtu.be/SLvR8ru2D8U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SLvR8ru2D8U/hqdefault.jpg Did they really need Guillermo del Toro to direct this? Patrón Tequila asks and answers the question in this quirky campaign (in Spanish) directed by actor/director Guillermo del Toro. It's the Mexican film-maker's first TV ad, and will no doubt be attracting attention for the cameo appearance and distinctive approach of del Toro and his 'skeleton crew'. Despite the trend away from alcoholic beverages, tequila - a type of mezcal obtained from the blue variety of the Agave tequilana - is building on its character as the most representative Mexican drink, giving rise to specialised bars even outside its native land. According to Wikipedia, "The purity of tequila lies in it being made entirely from agave. When a tequila label doesn't state that it's 100% agave, it's a mixto tequila. This means that a portion of the sugar obtained from the agave was mixed with other sugars during its production". Grand View Research says that the global tequila market size was estimated at US$12.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reachUS$25 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2026 to 2033". Demand for premium and artisanal tequila is driving growth as consumers increasingly seek quality. Patrón Tequila 'The Perfect Pour', Patrón Tequila Guillermo del Toro, tequila ads, Guillermo del Toro first TV ad, BBH USA 2026-03-20T11:02:16Z https://addvertising.org/take-the-dog-out-now. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Ux2ZvwqmPE https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Ux2ZvwqmPE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0Ux2ZvwqmPE/hqdefault.jpg Take the dog out - now! Not for everyone, but a refreshing change from slushy streets and leaden grey clouds overhead for some of us. A one-minute rush from Travel Alberta about dog-sledding in the Canadian Rockies. Even if you'd rather be on a sun-soaked beach, watch it for the movie-star, close-up ready dogs. Wonder how much they got paid??? Critical Mass Calgary, Travel Alberta dog-sledding, Canadian commercials, dos with ads, travel Canada 2022-09-05T18:01:06Z https://addvertising.org/irn-bru-strikes-back-at-soft-drink-label. https://youtu.be/XL2KqXi5-Yw https://youtu.be/XL2KqXi5-Yw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XL2KqXi5-Yw/hqdefault.jpg IRN-BRU strikes back at 'soft' drink label Orange-coloured Scottish fizzy pop IRN-BRU - reportedly banned from Trump Turnberry high-end golf resort because they couldn't remove the stains any spills leave on carpets and soft furnishings - gives its iconic 'Made from Girders' slogan an update via a smart schoolboy and trademark humour. “We wanted to do something that respected and celebrated our brand’s heritage," says the distinctive brand, "while moving it forward in a meaningful way. ‘Made in Scotland from Girders’ is one of the most iconic lines in advertising, and this campaign brings it back with all the personality of the IRN-BRU of yesterday — and the brave spirit of tomorrow.” It's not just the vibrant colour that makes IRN-BRU stand out: its history of spot-on alignmnent with the culture of Scotland via clever ads and marketing mean that it still outsells Coca Cola to hold the top slot as the nation's favourite 'soft' drink. Google AI Overview says: "IRN-BRU was invented as IRON BREW in 1901 in Scotland by Robert Barr, but was renamed IRN-BRU after a 1946 change in food labeling regulations that required the name to be 'literally true', as the drink is not actually brewed". Fans will be delighted to see the brand's robust, cheeky advertising humour continues. IRN-BRU 'This is not a soft drink', soda commercials, Scottish culture, fizzy pop ads, Lucky Generals 2025-08-25T10:07:53Z https://addvertising.org/bodyform-takes-on-the-blue-bloods. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QdW6IRsuXaQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/QdW6IRsuXaQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QdW6IRsuXaQ/hqdefault.jpg Bodyform takes on the blue bloods Feminine protection company Bodyform continues its #LiveFearless work to break taboos by being the first to illustrate period blood with red liquid instead of the traditional blue, under the banner #BloodNormal. Revolutionary or unnecessary? Rate it or comment, and let us know! AMV BBDO, SomesuchandCo, Bodyform #BloodNormal, red liquid not blue on sanitary towels, feminine protection ads 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/thrills-and-spills-from-carlsberg-liverpool-fc-partnership. https://youtu.be/PSaxuQFMfTs https://youtu.be/PSaxuQFMfTs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PSaxuQFMfTs/hqdefault.jpg Thrills and spills from Carlsberg, Liverpool FC partnership What do you think of this ad campaign marking the 30-year partnership between Danish brewer Carlsberg and English football club Liverpool? During the 30-year collaboration, Liverpool FC have won all major trophies including the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Cup, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup. The celebratory commercial takes us on virtual visits back through that history, all under-pinned with familiar imagery of how breath-holding and breath-taking moments can capture both our beverage and sporting attention at one and the same time....Is it just a clever mash-up, an instant classic, or a light-hearted yet heart-warming effort that embodies the social thrills and spills of the 'beautiful game'? The specially written song references outstanding players/moments and the club's ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone' anthem. However, not everyone's impressed with how the three-decades-old partnership has been marked: apparently Carlsberg's specially created limited edition - featuring celebrated players such as Ian Rush, John Barnes, Sami Hyypïa, Robbie Fowler, Jamie Carragher and Luis Garcia - were available for thirsty fans in several countries except, erm, England.... Carlsberg Forever Fans, LFC x Carlsberg, Liverpool Carlsberg ad 2022, sports sponsorships, football ads, Tore Frandsen, Worth Your While,Lasse Martinussen 2022-09-13T12:07:39Z https://addvertising.org/space-trash-signs-the-new-face-of-star-gazing. https://youtu.be/f1x11XjMLgE https://youtu.be/f1x11XjMLgE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1x11XjMLgE/hqdefault.jpg Space Trash Signs: The new face of star-gazing "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see...." Many will recognise the opening lines of rock band Queen's haunting ballad Bohemian Rhapsody, released nearly 50 years ago, in 1975. That half-century has seen us raise our faces to the sky in age-old contemplation of wonder. It has also seen technology rocketing into new dimensions at a pace captured by this campaign proposing entire new constellations based not on the mysteries of the firmament, but on the sombre reality of human debris. The initiative aims to increase public awareness of space pollution ahead of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) session in June 2024,and launched with the support of aerospace companies and space agencies, scientists and universities, as well as activists, museums and media from around the world. Each of the 'trash signs' generated represents a different impact of space pollution. For example, “The Broken Compass” signifies the loss of navigation services such as GPS, that would affect 6.5 billion people and make modern aviation impossible. “The Great 404”, named after the ‘page not found’ error in the web browser, signifies limited internet, impacting 43 million people who rely on satellite internet, potentially isolating whole communities. “The Lost Harvest” stands for the loss of environmental data that can only be collected through satellites, affecting 509.6 million square kilometers of land and potentially causing famine and environmental disasters. Space monitoring company Privateer collects over 800 million data points on objects in the Earth’s orbit every day. This includes the position, speed, country of origin, parent object, size, shape, and even the estimate removal. AI was then used to find visual patterns of debris over areas linked to the consequences. For example: “The Lost Harvest” was located over the Amazon rainforest, the world’s most biodiverse region. “The Great 404” over Burundi, Central Africa, the country with the lowest number of internet users. “The Broken Compass” over the infamous Bermuda Triangle in the North Atlantic. Space Trash Signs are then brought to life for the whole world to experience immersively in over 700 planetariums worldwide through partnerships. The signs are also integrated into popular AR star-gazing apps. Furthermore, a digital campaign confronts people with the consequences of space pollution through staged website error pages, failed parcel tracking or missing forecasts. All leading to the Space Trash Signs website, where all signs can be explored along with more data, background information and ways to act, such as signing the Zero Debris Charter facilitated by the European Space Agency and co-developed with more than forty space actors around the world. Space Trash Signs is a platform open for any private or public organization as well as individuals who want to join the fight against space pollution. Experts from European Space Agency have recognized the important contribution of Space Trash Signs to raise awareness on the issue of space debris. Other prominent supporters include the German scientific aerospace association WARR, Japanese founded, global debris-removal innovator Astroscale, several space-debris related startups such as OKAPI:Orbits from Germany, Dark Space from France and Digantara from India, global astronomical society Astronomers Without Borders, as well as the world’s biggest science museum Deutsches Museum in Munich. “There are some internationally agreed upon guidelines on debris clean-up and prevention. But none of these mechanisms has enforceability,” warns Dr. Moriba Jah, Chief Scientist at Privateer. “If we don’t change our behavior, space will become unusable.” Yikes. We gaze upwards with a sense of wonder, yes - but what is the nature of that wonder these days? Space Trash Signs, Space debris, human debris in outer Space, Space pollution, Space monitoring, UN COPUOS 2024, Privateer, Moby Digg, Serviceplan Innovation 2024-08-28T11:12:52Z https://addvertising.org/tiffany-haddish-urges-women-to-make-the-first-move. https://youtu.be/buziOMwdbYw https://youtu.be/buziOMwdbYw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/buziOMwdbYw/hqdefault.jpg Tiffany Haddish urges women to "make the first move" Via location-based dating app Bumble, that is. The comedian, currently in cinemas with 'Like A Boss', teams up with NBA baseball player Montrezl Harrell of the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-minute real-time newscast/spy camera parody. Sassy Haddish and Harrell watch in on some unsuspecting first dates and comment as it happens - check it out and see how/when they step in... Founded in 2014 with a women-first approach, Bumble differentiates itself with a system whereby in heterosexual matches, only female users can make the first contact with matched male users, while in same-sex matches either person can send a message first. Bumble, dating app, safe dating, Tiffany Haddish, Montrezl Harrell, women-first dating, funny ads, ESPN CreativeWorks 2020-04-17T09:20:00Z https://addvertising.org/paddington-3-trailer-the-browns-visit-peru. https://youtu.be/AzYgb5xARAg https://youtu.be/AzYgb5xARAg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AzYgb5xARAg/hqdefault.jpg Paddington 3 trailer: The Browns visit Peru Family favourite 'Paddington' hits screens for the third time in November, and this time it's a full-on action movie as opposed to the lower-budget 1 and 2, which were filmed in London. Based on the children's book by Michael Bond, the adventures of a hapless young bear with a penchant for marmalade sandwiches have proved to be a perennial hit with kids of all ages. Despite some changes to the acting line-up -which now includes Emily Mortimer and Antonio Banderas - Paddington in Peru looks set to follow in its predecessors' pawsteps. And yes, he's still voiced by Ben Whishaw. Fun fact: renowned British perfumier Jo Malone has released a limited edition orange marmalade cologne to mark the release of the latest film. Paddington 3 trailer, family movies, Paddington in Peru, movie trailers 2025-10-09T19:00:07Z https://addvertising.org/jen-ai-deepfake-jennifer-lopez-on-board-with-virgin-voyages. https://youtu.be/1vZRVFUpFws https://youtu.be/1vZRVFUpFws https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1vZRVFUpFws/hqdefault.jpg Jen AI: Deepfake Jennifer Lopez on board with Virgin Voyages What? Yes, we're fully immersed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), and the trick now is to work out which bits we like and which bits we don't. What do you make of this playful interpretation of celebrity endorsements by Sir Richard Branson's company Virgin Voyages, where songbird, dancer and actress Jennifer Lopez apparently invites us to get on-board with glamorous, adult-only cruising? The superstar herself was happy to participate in the campaign, which used AI, deepfake and voice banking technologies to achieve the sometimes startling results. Of course, it might be another question entirely as to whether viewers will be as happy to participate, as increasingly sophisticated AI techniques mean that we really cannot believe what we see or hear. Virgin Voyages is utterly upfront about the skilful fakeness of this campaign, using its trademark humour to offset the often scary implications of the unregulated world of AI. Is this the way to go for brands wanting to take the AI bull by the horns, de-dramatising and guiding it so that humans - not to mention celebrity endorsements - are still properly valued? As Virgin points out, mother-of-two J Lo, reportedly worth $400 million, commands huge experience of the entertainment industry while the Virgin brand was founded as an entertainment company. As the brand's newly created 'Chief Celebrations Officer', Jen AI is equipped to send out personalised cruise invitations - you just need to answer a few questions to get your hot-list of invitees underway. "Our brand voice is cheeky, modern and inviting, so we were able to inject a mix of humour and futuristic thinking into the script to create a campaign that feels very us and very now," says Virgin, which acknowledges that achieving a believable result takes time and dedication as well as cutting-edge tech. How have they succeeded? Virgin Voyages Jen AI, deepfake in ads, J LO commercials, Jennifer Lopez, Jen AI fake J Lo, Hollywood actors in commercials, Deeplocal, SpeakUnique,adult only cruises, VMLY&R 2024-08-07T13:32:29Z https://addvertising.org/absolut-consent-vodka-brand-urges-us-to-sex-responsibly. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/211/medium/Absolut_sex_OOH.jpg?1581941283 Absolut consent: Vodka brand urges us to 'Sex Responsibly' 2024-08-28T11:18:35Z https://addvertising.org/animal-welfare-surrealistic-seal-message. https://youtu.be/eglEloeNVqw https://youtu.be/eglEloeNVqw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eglEloeNVqw/hqdefault.jpg Animal welfare: Surrealistic seal message This 1'30 campaign from Seal Rescue Ireland, a charity organisation that operates the only seal rehabilitation facility in the Republic of Ireland, features Irish comedy favourites Justine Stafford, Karl Spain, and Jamie Sykes. The message - though unfolded in a surrealistic manner - is a clear one: "With pupping season in full swing along Ireland’s coastline, Seal Rescue Ireland is calling on the public to give seals the space they need". Even people who care about animal welfare can get it badly wrong. As the charity says: “Every year, well-meaning members of the public approach seal pups on the beach, not realising the harm it can cause. This film is a fun but vital reminder that keeping your distance can save a seal’s life.” With the ultimate goal of returning seals fit and healthy back to the wild, Seal Rescue Ireland rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned Common and Grey Seal pups that would otherwise be neglected. What do you think of the campaign - effective, memorable? Seal Rescue Ireland, animal welfare, seals, Daniel Liakh, Chaser 2025-11-01T08:16:50Z https://addvertising.org/colombia-old-payphones-become-banks. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeKLhr23MFI https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeKLhr23MFI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xeKLhr23MFI/hqdefault.jpg Colombia: Old payphones become banks Genius new use of old payphones for the 8 million low-income Colombians who are shut out of the banking system, many of them workers and small business owners whose cash is vulnerable to theft. This system enables them to save, make payments, and make essential purchases. (In Spanish.) Grey Colombia, Payphone Bank Tigo Une, telefonos publicos se convierten en bancos en Colombia, Colombia sistema financiera, colombianos marginalizados 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/february-26th-ai-zuck-by-the-dor-brothers. https://youtu.be/WUF5Un-H9dQ https://youtu.be/WUF5Un-H9dQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WUF5Un-H9dQ/hqdefault.jpg 'February 26th': AI Zuck by The Dor Brothers Leading AI video producers The Dor Brothers dig their witty spoons into US tech titan Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of conglomerate Meta, in this 1.10" production. The title, 'February 26th', refers to an unexplained event last month when Meta-owned social media platform Instagram was flooded with images of extreme violence. In this footage, the incident is a peg for the kind of social satire/commentary Dor Brothers is becoming well-known for: the pink-clad figure may seem amusing at first, but he dances through various scenarios implying the violence of our human present and possible future, provoking deep thought alongside superficial chuckles. What's your response to the blend? 'February 26th' Meta Insta incident, artificial intelligence in creative industries, AI videos, Zuckerberg pink suit dance, The Dor Brothers 2025-03-11T09:45:09Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-change-your-mind-alex-gibney-netflix-collaborate-on-psychedelics-documentary. https://youtu.be/X8LRb4jfZ9g https://youtu.be/X8LRb4jfZ9g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X8LRb4jfZ9g/hqdefault.jpg 'How To Change Your Mind': Alex Gibney, Netflix collaborate on psychedelics documentary If you're one of the 222 million Netflix subscribers, you may already be aware of this documentary on psychedelics and also agree that the streaming service has been exploring some interesting areas with their home-grown content. As Netflix says of this trailer for the 'How To Change Your Mind' documentary: "Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and New York Times best-selling author Michael Pollan present this documentary series event in four parts, each focused on a different mind-altering substance: LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline. With Pollan as our guide, we journey to the frontiers of the new psychedelic renaissance – and look back at almost-forgotten historical context – to explore the potential of these substances to heal and change minds as well as culture. 'How to Change Your Mind' is directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alison Ellwood and two-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Lucy Walker." Psychedelics are enjoying a comeback, particularly in the wake of suspicions around Big Pharma's control over the drug industry and manipulation of what is and isn't 'approved' in health terms. Modern psychedelic research began in 1938, though plant-based substances such as psilocybin have been in use for hundreds if not thousands of years. In broad terms, psychedelics came into disrepute and were heavily legislated against in the mid-1960s. More contemporary attitudes dating from the 1990s have seen growth in acceptance of their medical use, and today's doctors are even training specifically in their use as they seek to blend ancient medicinal wisdom with modern malaises. London's Psychedelic Society explains: "We are about more than just psychoactive substances. We subscribe to the broader, original meaning of ‘psychedelic’ - a ‘soul-revealing’ or ‘mind-manifesting’ experience that can come through many means. We advocate for the healing potential of psychedelics and the practices they inspire. With a deep appreciation for science, a reverence for nature and a respect for the wisdom of long-established traditions, we cultivate playgrounds for self-exploration and deep connection." What do you think of the Alex Gibney, Netflix collaboration reflected in this trailer? Does it inspire you to watch and learn more, or celebrate a reawakening? Netflix Psychedelic documentary 2022, How To Change Your Mind, psychoactive substances, Alex Gibney psychedelic film, mental health, medicinal use of psychedelics 2022-08-09T11:58:53Z https://addvertising.org/everyone-needs-a-pa. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EMJHS51B8is https://www.youtube.com/embed/EMJHS51B8is https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EMJHS51B8is/hqdefault.jpg Everyone needs a PA! German car-maker Opel/Vauxhall serves up an ostensibly simple, tongue-in-cheek ad for its Insignia model. Opel Insignia CEO ad, Vauxhall Insignia CEO commercial, gender equality in the workplace, women in boardroom 2020-03-08T07:44:14Z https://addvertising.org/aaron-taylor-johnson-bonds-with-calvin-klein. https://youtu.be/B-G8kI6YqFw https://youtu.be/B-G8kI6YqFw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B-G8kI6YqFw/hqdefault.jpg Aaron Taylor-Johnson bonds with Calvin Klein His name's being bandied around as a possible replacement for fellow British actor Daniel Craig as 007 in the long-running James Bond series of spy movies. To many he's perhaps best-known for his title-character in 2010's 'Kick-Ass', and he's one of those actors who's recognised without being 'recognised' - that seems to be changing now. Currently busy filming the Marvel movie 'Kraven the Hunter', English actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks likely to gain a certain kind of recognition with this ad campaign for iconic underwear purveyor Calvin Klein. In it, he proves that he's very at home expressing himself physically, putting his ultra-chiselled Kraven torso into action with acrobatic dance moves. Acknowledging to Esquire magazine that "there’s a level of nerves and expectations when you’re going to be photographed in your underwear," the 32-year-old father-of-two says the shoot was "great fun", adding that he's "only ever worn Calvins, so I just felt honored and thrilled to be part of it.” What do you think of the campaign, shot by renowned fashion photography duo Mert and Marcus? Calvin Klein and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, fashion photography, men's underwear commercials, Mert and Marcus 2024-08-28T11:18:09Z https://addvertising.org/meryl-streep-gary-oldman-in-the-laundromat-trailer. https://youtu.be/2gwKpZIP3PI https://youtu.be/2gwKpZIP3PI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2gwKpZIP3PI/hqdefault.jpg Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman in The Laundromat trailer Big-hitting names star in a hard-hitting movie that digs into the question of how the rich stay rich: Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Gary Oldman head a cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, Sharon Stone, David Schwimmer and Antonio Banderas. The Laundromat, movie trailer, wealth, Meryl Streep, Sharon Stone, Antonion Banderas, Gary Oldman, money, how the rich stay righ 2019-08-30T12:41:14Z https://addvertising.org/mental-health-artificial-intelligence-depicts-invisible-pain. https://youtu.be/pzimLwNMkos https://youtu.be/pzimLwNMkos https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pzimLwNMkos/hqdefault.jpg Mental health: Artificial intelligence depicts invisible pain Belgian health insurance company Helan presents an unusual approach to its advertising with this campaign deploying artificial intelligence (AI). As the company explains: "Psychological pain is invisible to the eye and therefore often misunderstood", which is why they came up with a new initiative called 'See My Pain'. The ad shows verbal descriptions from people struggling with mental health issues being fed into and interpreted visually by AI. The aim is to make their invisible pain visible so that those around them can really see and understand how they feel. What do you think of this ad - is it in fact another step towards lack of understanding among humans, is it just a great awareness-building tool, or does it literally illustrate an important step forward in psychological approaches? Helan health insurance See My Pain, mental health and artificial intelligence, AI mental health solutions, health insurance ads, FamousGrey 2022-12-20T11:17:23Z https://addvertising.org/who-thinks-traffic-lights-only-come-in-green. https://youtu.be/0zJVxojMtSE https://youtu.be/0zJVxojMtSE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0zJVxojMtSE/hqdefault.jpg Who thinks traffic lights only come in green? The answer is this guy, embodying the ultra-smooth experience of Jameson Irish Whiskey as he cruises through the unexpected with impeccable élan. Just because you've been making whiskey for centuries doesn't mean your ads have to be old-fashioned... The distillery was set up by John Jameson, who was born in Alloa in Scotland in 1740, and went to Dublin in the late 1770s. As Jameson tells it: "Four of his sons followed him into distilling in Ireland, setting up a family dynasty that was to last for generations. He died on the 3rd December, 1823 at the ripe old age of eighty-three. Now take a look at the number of times 3 appears in that last sentence. It’s no wonder we still distill three times to this very day. It’s a number very special to us". Nice. And if you're wondering about the whisky/whiskey, Grammerly explains that "whisky (no e) refers to Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese grain spirits. Whiskey (with an e) refers to grain spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States". Anyway, back to Smooth Guy Jose - do you like the way he delivers the message, narrated by Irish actor Cillian Murphy? "Jameson is a serious whiskey that doesn't take itself too seriously," says the brand. "...this new campaign is our lighthearted take on connecting people through their shared outlook on life. Have you ever sat at a bar, saw a stranger, and wondered if you'd be friends in another life? Next time, go say hello. After all, they could be a Jameson, too." Cheers to that! Jameson 'Must Be a Jameson', Jameson Irish Whiskey, Cillian Murphy commercial voiceover, whiskey ads, Bryan Buckley commercial, Ogilvy 2023-11-08T15:39:05Z https://addvertising.org/japan-s-ground-breaking-women-s-rugby-team. https://youtu.be/CE_mVvJyWQY https://youtu.be/CE_mVvJyWQY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CE_mVvJyWQY/hqdefault.jpg Japan's ground-breaking women's rugby team Irish stout Guinness continues to seek out the lesser-told stories of sporting prowess with this one-minute film around Japan's female rugby team who drove through lack of resources and support to represent their country at the 1989 Women's World Cup. What do you think of the ad? Does it get the message across of just what it meant for these young women to fly in the face of convention in this way? Guinness, Liberyy Fields, rugby world cup, Japan, women's rugby, AMV BBDO 2023-03-21T20:57:57Z https://addvertising.org/beekeeper-jason-statham-sets-out-to-expose-corruption. https://youtu.be/SzINZZ6iqxY https://youtu.be/SzINZZ6iqxY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SzINZZ6iqxY/hqdefault.jpg 'Beekeeper' Jason Statham sets out to expose corruption English actor Jason Statham shows no signs of dialling back on his action-man image at the age of 56. The son of a dancer and a street seller, Statham studied martial arts and worked as a model before teaming up with director Guy Ritchie for breakthrough movie 'Lock Stock and Two Smkoing Barrels' (1998). Since then he's become renowned for depicting gritty, violent and streetwise characters, and has shown up in blockbusters such as the 'Fast & Furious' movies. Himself an accomplished sportsmen, he said in a 2013 interview with Vanity Fair that: "All of the stunt men—these are the unsung heroes. They really are. Nobody is giving them any credibility. They're risking their necks. And then you've got poncy actors pretending like they're doing [the stunts]." His new movie 'The Beekeeper' - due out in January 2024 - may sound like a quantum change for the on-screen tough guy, but it's not. As explained by MGM: "In 'The Beekeeper', one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as 'Beekeepers'. "Expose the corruption. Protect the hive." What do you think of the trailer? As evidenced by the comments so far, a lot of people can relate to cleaning house in what can seem like a never-ending wave of corruption at individual and universal level. Jason Statham The Beekeeper trailer, movie trailers, MGM, David Ayer, action movies 2024 2023-10-09T10:03:22Z https://addvertising.org/cherub-escapes-at-brussels-airport. https://youtu.be/AprMYpIa7tQ https://youtu.be/AprMYpIa7tQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AprMYpIa7tQ/hqdefault.jpg Cherub escapes at Brussels airport Well, look up, people! Seriously, wouldn't this get your attention at an airport even if you were on a mind-numbing wait for a long-delayed, long-haul flight? The amazing AR (augmented reality) tech stunt is by Skullmapping, an artistic collective founded in 2010 by Filip Sterckx and Antoon Verbeeck, and is part of a bigger campaign by VisitFlanders to get people back into museums. What do you think of the ad? AR, Skullmapping, Belgium, museums, AR commercials, Old Masters, high tech, VisitFlanders 2018-07-09T07:09:05Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-turns-catwalk-into-dogwalk-with-hund-couture-collection. https://youtu.be/gLz9IDyYDIA https://youtu.be/gLz9IDyYDIA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gLz9IDyYDIA/hqdefault.jpg IKEA turns catwalk into dogwalk with Hund Couture collection Sure to catch the eye of dog- or IKEA-lovers.... Or maybe you just have a surfeit of the famous blue/yellow FRAKTA bags and decide to gift a hand-made outfit using them to a pet parent. This 30-second ad shows off the Swedish furniture+ giant's initial collection of 'Hund Couture' Haute Couture for dogs - 'hund' being Swedish for dog. Three models strut their stuff in the Business, Ruffle and Frillneck styles illustrating the slogan, “A water resistant raincoat, but make it fabulous”. Built-in pockets for treats are part of the tailoring options which have been made open-source by IKEA in its ongoing mission to provide affordable chic for the many: the campaign may have launched for April Fool's Day, but the popular outlet released design patterns and the accompanying instruction manual on its social channels for eager customers to pounce on. Renowned for its abiity to frustrate purchasers struggling to assemble flat-packed furniture - though there is a corresponding sense of achievement when you stand back for the final time and see the item actually stay standing too - has IKEA achieved cult status with this foray into fashion? What do you think of the ad itself? Would you like to see more diversity on the dogwalk? Will your pooch relate to the models? IKEA Hund Couture, IKEA dogwear, fashion for dogs, pet parenting, dog lovers, CHE Proximity 2021-04-12T07:47:22Z https://addvertising.org/seeing-beyond-skin-deep-with-snap-inclusive-camera. https://youtu.be/0f_g5a9sLP4 https://youtu.be/0f_g5a9sLP4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0f_g5a9sLP4/hqdefault.jpg Seeing beyond skin deep with Snap Inclusive Camera It's hard to keep up with the constant stream of new features and capacities developed by the likes of US multimedia messaging app Snapchat, but here's one that's caught our eye. The app, which roared into popularity partly thanks to its original short shelf-life approach of making messages and images available for 24 hours only, has developed an Inclusive Camera that tackles the tech behind imperfect renderings of darker skin tones. As Bertrand Saint-Preux, who heads up the Snap Inclusive Camera team, the idea is to have 'everyone be seen by the camera in the way they want to be seen'. Too often, cameras will pick up darker skin tones as shadows, leading to a muddy or partially visible image. What do you think of the ad? Does it inspire and/or inform you? Do you think this kind of educational promotion is the best format when it comes to outlining what underlying issue is actually being addressed, as opposed to fancy creatives highlighting more frivolous functionality? Snap Inclusive Camera, darker skin tones on camera, photographic lighting, photography dark skin, Bertrand Saint-Preux 2021-06-13T13:04:32Z https://addvertising.org/m-s-christmas-tv-ad-2017-paddington-the-christmas-visitor. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfaSxIkLslE https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfaSxIkLslE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KfaSxIkLslE/hqdefault.jpg M&S Christmas TV Ad 2017 | Paddington & The Christmas Visitor Paddington Christmas M&S 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/jj-julius-son-lends-his-voice-to-wildlife-appeal. https://youtu.be/3Bt7HvLf7jI https://youtu.be/3Bt7HvLf7jI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Bt7HvLf7jI/hqdefault.jpg JJ Julius Son lends his voice to wildlife appeal Fans of Icelandic rock band Kaleo will recognise the soundtrack, 'I Can't Go On Without You', for this one-minute campaign by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), urging action to conserve endangered species. "I am proud to work with WWF in an effort that is very close to my heart. By growing up in Iceland, one of the largest unspoiled areas in Europe, I believe in preserving the natural world and its beauty," says JJ. "Conservation is a vital part of protecting this planet and deserves global support." WWF They Can't Go On Without You series, Endangered Species Act, Kaleo Frontman JJ Julius Son, wildlife conservation 2019-11-21T09:10:31Z https://addvertising.org/sweet-talking-rock-band-digs-into-the-haribos. https://youtu.be/57ujnhrnryc https://youtu.be/57ujnhrnryc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/57ujnhrnryc/hqdefault.jpg Sweet-talking rock band digs into the Haribos Squidgy-sweet manufacturers Haribo continues its popular series of kids' voices in the mouths of unlikely grown-ups to promote its new Supermix. Now producing 100 million gummy bears a day, the German company was set up almost a century ago, in 1920, and the name is an acronym from the founder's name (Hans Riegel) and the company HQ in Bonn. Do you delight in the ridiculous Haribo pairings? View and vote! Haribo rock band, funny ads, Quiet Storm, sweets, Kids Voices, children's voiceovers 2018-07-25T02:47:55Z https://addvertising.org/durex-tackles-a-taboo-with-ladies-let-s-lube. https://youtu.be/6FyWULO5BTk https://youtu.be/6FyWULO5BTk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6FyWULO5BTk/hqdefault.jpg Durex tackles a taboo with 'Ladies Let's Lube' Vaginal dryness and resulting sexual discomfort is not something that many of us talk about, yet it's more common than we might think - and not just for older women. Durex tackles the issue head-on with this 30-second campaign encouraging women to think of it as natural to reach for a lubricant to improve their sex lives. Are you breathing a sigh of relief and memorising the product name to lay in some stocks, or muttering 'tmi' and preferring these things not to be mentioned? Durex Naturals Intimate gel, vaginal dryness, sexual discomfort, Havas London 2019-01-23T07:15:04Z https://addvertising.org/high-octane-christmas-for-kevin-the-carrot. https://youtu.be/dJ1vQesB9hk https://youtu.be/dJ1vQesB9hk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dJ1vQesB9hk/hqdefault.jpg High-octane Christmas for Kevin the Carrot In the UK, Christmas ads by the supermarkets have to make a good broad impact and sustain their appeal over an increasingly long period. Humour usually figures high - how do you think this effort by German company Aldi ranks? Kevin the Carrot makes his ninth appearance, facing down a challenge by some beastly humbugs to steal the Christmas spirit. Along with sidekick Katie, Kev goes full-on action-carrot this time round, channelling his inner Tom Cruise ('Mission Impossible') to fight off the evil attack. Viewers seem to be enjoying the fast-moving campaign with the simple messaging. Kevin is the gift that keeps on giving, as the animated character has spawned a range of merch, from soft toys to pyjamas. Aldi Christmas 2024, Aldi Get into the Christmas Spirit, Kevin the Carrot ad 2024, Christmas ads 2024, McCann UK 2025-07-21T02:48:27Z https://addvertising.org/red-cross-uses-virtual-reality-to-recreate-fear-and-suffering. https://youtu.be/STCpWaY-aeI https://youtu.be/STCpWaY-aeI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/STCpWaY-aeI/hqdefault.jpg Red Cross uses virtual reality to recreate fear and suffering In conjunction with Google, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has put out a virtual reality (VR) movie called 'The Right Choice' "to find out if this kind of personalized interactive approach resonates with the audience and has the potential to change someone ICRC The Right Choice, VR, Daydream Impact, virtual reality empathy, Don't Panic London, technology in awareness raising 2018-11-08T07:25:18Z https://addvertising.org/annette-trailer-adam-driver-mario-cotillard-star-in-new-leos-carax-movie. https://youtu.be/l_EaNpL16SU https://youtu.be/l_EaNpL16SU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l_EaNpL16SU/hqdefault.jpg 'Annette' trailer: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard star in new Leos Carax movie Fans of multifaceted actors Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard - both renowned for the variety and depth of their performances - will be thrilled to see them united on screen in the new Amazon Prime movie 'Annette'. Directed by 'Holy Motors' director Leos Carax, it received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2021 that went on for so long Driver lit a cigarette meantime. The movie appears to defy definition, being described as a musical / rock opera with the key qualifier 'bizarre'. What do you think of the trailer? Or are you not even bothering to watch the trailer because you're gearing up for the full feature already? The trailer's blurb explains: "Los Angeles, today. Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann (Marion Cotillard), a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious little girl with an exceptional destiny, will turn their lives upside down. A film by visionary director Leos Carax (Holy Motors), with story and music by Ron & Russel Mael of The Sparks, this original musical is a journey of passion, love, and fame." Annette trailer, Leos Crax 2021, Adam Driver film, Marion Cotillard movie, musical film, independent movies, Amazon Prime movie 2021-07-07T08:48:57Z https://addvertising.org/im-never-washing-this-hand-again. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4KTodGpSpCA https://www.youtube.com/embed/4KTodGpSpCA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4KTodGpSpCA/hqdefault.jpg Im never washing this hand again NBA released a funny and heartwarming advert that shows a young boy receiving a high five from Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala. After the high-five, the boy makes sure to keep his hand out of touch from anything else, well, until something big happens. NBA, Hands, High-Five 2020-11-13T05:23:57Z https://addvertising.org/rosalia-embodies-euphoria-elixirs-for-calvin-klein-2026. https://youtu.be/ZXMvpW1WuyI https://youtu.be/ZXMvpW1WuyI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZXMvpW1WuyI/hqdefault.jpg Rosalía embodies euphoria elixirs for Calvin Klein 2026 Spanish singer-songwriter and businesswoman Rosalía, 33, turns up the heat in this ad for Calvin Klein's Elixir fragrances - Bold, Magnetic, and Solar. The Grammy Award-winning artist made her CK debut late last year, posing with a snake for their lingerie line, and is currently visible elsewhere as part of a cancer awareness campaign after she was spotted smoking a cigarette during a podcast interview. Leading international lifestyle brand Calvin Klein was founded in 1968 in New York City by designer Calvin Klein and his business partner, Barry K. Schwartz, creating its first fragrance ten years later. The soundtrack to this ad, 'De Madrugá', is by Rosalía. Rosalía x Calvin Klein 2026, Calvin Klein fragrances, fashion photography, photographer Carlijn Jacobs 2026-02-25T12:30:46Z https://addvertising.org/why-are-all-these-people-running-after-this-guy. https://youtu.be/GBF3r-v4EFE https://youtu.be/GBF3r-v4EFE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GBF3r-v4EFE/hqdefault.jpg Why are all these people running after this guy? You'll have to watch the whole 1'30" for this zany story to unfold. It looks like just a madcap collection of self-involved, over-influenced people acting out the kind of weird behaviour we can all get caught up in sometimes if we're big social media users. And then.... Not a new point, but slickly made and brings a smile of relief to the face at the end. Which pack do you run with? Is watching this worth the time investment? Nah, too busy racing out to the bar to be with my friends, mate! MIller Lite Followers, social media, beer, friendship, followers, influencers, DDB Chicago 2020-10-22T04:24:58Z https://addvertising.org/stella-mccartney-makes-rubbish-dump-her-catwalk. https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7up1bG5d00 https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7up1bG5d00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P7up1bG5d00/hqdefault.jpg Stella McCartney makes rubbish dump her catwalk British designer and daughter of Sir Paul, Stella McCartney takes waste as her Winter 2017 campaign motif, sending her models - Brit Kos, Iana Godnia and Huan Zhou - across a Scottish landscape blend of beauty and landfill. Australian singer Tkay Maidza revocals her 'Tennies' song for a catchy soundtrack. Artist Urs Fischer, photographer Harley Weir. Artist Urs Fischer ad, photographer Harley Weir ad, Oz singer Tkay Maidza vocals, Stella McCartney 2017 waste campaign, plastics in oceans 2018-06-02T17:06:08Z https://addvertising.org/say-oui-to-love-or-yes-to-l-amour. https://youtu.be/ePE0Q0Odt58 https://youtu.be/ePE0Q0Odt58 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ePE0Q0Odt58/hqdefault.jpg Say oui to love - or yes to l'amour Channel Tunnel train service Eurostar runs a fun speed-dating event, showing all kinds of French-English translation pitfalls, on its London to Paris service. See how the potential young couples fared on their journey to love - or at least to the city of love! - in this social experiment. Eurostar Love in Translation, speed dating, London to Paris, European train travel 2019-04-03T06:42:44Z https://addvertising.org/harry-and-ahmed-divided-by-age-united-by-war. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uBj5WRmW0lg https://www.youtube.com/embed/uBj5WRmW0lg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uBj5WRmW0lg/hqdefault.jpg Harry and Ahmed: Divided by age, united by war UNICEF presents an unvarnished, hard-hitting narrative with film footage to illustrate how little the horror of becoming a child refugee changes over the decades. 180 Amsterdam, unicef harry and ahmed, syrian child refugees, world war 2 refugees, stopthewar 2019-09-17T16:06:48Z https://addvertising.org/back-brain-driver-nissan-brings-neuroscience-to-the-car. https://www.youtube.com/embed/oCi6taII6Yo https://www.youtube.com/embed/oCi6taII6Yo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oCi6taII6Yo/hqdefault.jpg Back-brain driver.... Nissan brings neuroscience to the car New year, new tech: Nissan has unveiled brain-to-vehicle technology - not a driverless car, but driver enhancement, as they describe it. The Japanese car manufacturer is developing a vehicle connected to the driver's real-time brain activity. In other words, your car will know before you consciously do when you're planning to turn or brake. The 3'13" spot makes fascinating watching. Love it or hate it? Either way, it's gonna change the James Bond 007 car chases of the future. Nissan CES 2018, Nissan brain to vehicle tech, driverless cars, neuroscience and driving, future of motoring, Lucian Gheorghe 2020-01-21T00:06:47Z https://addvertising.org/new-york-times-makaya-mccraven-illustrate-the-truth-is-essential. https://youtu.be/pp8vIJhwESw https://youtu.be/pp8vIJhwESw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pp8vIJhwESw/hqdefault.jpg New York Times, Makaya McCraven illustrate 'The Truth is Essential' Internationally recognised newspaper The New York Times - aka the Gray Lady - asks some challenging questions in this 2'20" collage of images and voices over the sound of Makaya McCraven's jazz. As this is a self-promotion by the NYT, the answers bring us back to the value of quality journalism and its aims. Do you think the ad does a good job of reminding us of how vital reporting and journalism are to us, whether we're after solace in the dark small hours, hot-off-the-press updates on world current affairs, or in-depth examination of the world we live in? Do you think if's even possible to define the 'truth' in an era where 'fake news', misinformation and disinformation are apparently rife, or perhaps have always formed part of our news panorama? Do you trust a brand which is telling you to trust it? Founded in 1851, the NYT is publicly traded by and controlled by the Sulzberger family. New York Times, Life Needs Truth the Truth is Essential, quality journalism, fake news, Makaya McCraven, Somesuch Kim Gehrig, Droga5 2020-08-21T12:31:12Z https://addvertising.org/boots-uk-luxury-through-a-fresh-lens. https://youtu.be/I0KK15VYOe0 https://youtu.be/I0KK15VYOe0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I0KK15VYOe0/hqdefault.jpg Boots UK: Luxury through a fresh lens Popular high street health, beauty and pharmacy chain Boots UK is channelling its inner Gucci in this promotion for its opticians' aspect, stressing that not only do they offer expert vision services but up-to-the-minute fashion styles as well. Do the luxury spoof, OTT imagery, and dry humour work for you? Vote or comment to let us know! Boots UK, Boots opticians, high street opticians, parody ads, designer glasses, Ogilvy UK 2020-01-09T09:59:28Z https://addvertising.org/what-would-you-do-with-more-time-in-bed. https://youtu.be/5_VX-zhuCU4 https://youtu.be/5_VX-zhuCU4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5_VX-zhuCU4/hqdefault.jpg What would you do with more time in bed? Here are a couple of alluring suggestions from ghd hair care. They claim that their ghd glide heated brush smooths dry hair quickly and easily using ceramic technology with an ioniser which heats up the brush consistently to the optimum styling temperature of 185 ghd glide, queen of the sheets, Coty hair care, hot styling brush, styling dry hair, TMW Unlimited 2025-07-01T05:43:17Z https://addvertising.org/who-needs-a-train-when-you-have-a-private-jet. https://youtu.be/WOJHz3pU7mI https://youtu.be/WOJHz3pU7mI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WOJHz3pU7mI/hqdefault.jpg "Who needs railways when you've got a private jet?" A hard-hitting question from UK platform JOE, which bills itself as "a social media lifestyle network serving the interests, passions and curiosities of the modern man". It also periodically serves up satirical and pertinent spoof videos like this one, which riffs off the trailer for the 1996 film 'Trainspotting', based on Irvine Walsh's stories of a group of young Scots, several of them heroin addicts. This parody features members of Britain's Conservative (aka Tory) political party, chiefly the current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his recent predecessors. The whole 'trainstopping' framework refers to Sunak cancelling the northern leg of the HS2 high-speed rail project, citing ballooning costs and mismanagement. The project was conceived and billed as part of 'levelling-up' endeavours to shift the focus of the UK's economic wellbeing away from London. As for the private jet jibe, well, it all fits with a general trend for high-profile corporate and government people using them - without any apparent grasp of irony - to fly to climate conferences and such. Sunak came under fire when government data was reported to show him having spent £500k on private air travel within a single week in 2022. The PM defended the decisions by saying it was the most efficient use of his time. While those who get the references in this clip will perhaps get the most out of the spoof, many others will doubtless relate to the sensation of fragmentation in today's societies. What do you think - slick and fun and not much more, or profoundly effective awareness-raising? JOE.co.uk Trainstopping, Rishi Sunak private jet use, HS2 partial cancellation 2023, Trainspotting parody, political satire 2023-10-12T12:33:42Z https://addvertising.org/naked-heart-lays-bare-attitudes-we-teach-our-children. https://youtu.be/uCl_k0l4g0A https://youtu.be/uCl_k0l4g0A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uCl_k0l4g0A/hqdefault.jpg Naked Heart lays bare attitudes we teach our children Simultaneously heart-breaking and heart-warming, this short film shows a social experiment carried out in Russia to illustrate the attitidues that parents and society in general tend to pass on to children by the time the youngsters are school age. It involves the set-up of two playrooms, identical except that one has a child already playing in it, for children to choose from to play in. The child already playing has Down Syndrome. Watch and see how other children react. The Naked Heart Foundation which made the film was set up by Russian model Natalia Vodianova to encourage a more inclusive society. “Children learn by example and we can set them a positive one!," says Vodianova. "Let your children play, learn and laugh with all their peers, whether special needs or typically developing, and see there is more that unites us than divides us. Let them ask questions about mental and physical disability and be prepared to speak to them about special needs without making this a ‘difficult’ subject. Teach children what they’ve taught us.” Did the film teach you something? Naked Heart Foundation, special needs children, Down Syndrome, disability, inclusivity, Russia, Russian children, Natalia Vodianovva, Marvelous agency,Maksim Kolyshev 2021-08-04T19:53:36Z https://addvertising.org/wonder-woman-serena-williams-takes-on-rogue-machines. https://youtu.be/pM8_LzyYEIw https://youtu.be/pM8_LzyYEIw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pM8_LzyYEIw/hqdefault.jpg 'Wonder Woman' Serena Williams takes on rogue machines Fellow tennis legend John McEnroe makes a cameo appearance with his trademark "You cannot be serious!" exclamation as Serena Williams sees off a selection of ball-firing robots in this amusing ad for DirecTV. Attired as the superhero character Wonder Woman, the US player sets her formidable focus on overcoming the formidable-looking rogue machines, to promote the broadcast company's new streaming service of live TV and on-demand content. How do you think it comes across? Good fun? The winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles said: “I’m always juggling my priorities as a mom, athlete and designer so I am a big fan of products like DIRECTV STREAM that help make my life more simple." Williams, 40 on September 26, 2021, also said she had "so much fun" playing Wonder Woman for the spot, which riffs off a scene in the 2020 movie 'Wonder Woman 1984'. The superhero character in the 1970s action TV series was played by Lynda Carter, after a 1974 movie in which Cathy Lee Crosby played Wonder Woman in a first for a female superhero on TV. DIRECTV STREAM, Serena Williams as Wonder Woman, Serena Williams in ads, tennis legends ads, John McEnroe in commercial, TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles 2021-09-03T11:32:41Z https://addvertising.org/caramelos-tata-werneck-takes-up-the-mixed-breed-canine-cause. https://youtu.be/HgNLz4I-RIs https://youtu.be/HgNLz4I-RIs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HgNLz4I-RIs/hqdefault.jpg Caramelos: Tatá Werneck takes up the mixed-breed canine cause Many of us will be familiar with Pedigree as a dog food company, but even keen canine-lovers may not be aware that in Brazil, tan-coloured dogs called 'Caramelos' are far less likely to be adopted despite having become "central to Brazilian culture and life", as the creators of this campaign explain. Some 30 million animals in Brazil have yet to find a home, according to the Pet Homelessness Index calculated by Mars Petcare. Through its Brazilian adoption program, PEDIGREE® aims to ensure that all dogs find loving homes - a tall order in any country. This campaign is led by the actress, presenter, and influencer Tatá Werneck, and supported by a team of national celebrities that include João Vicente de Castro, Alejandro Claveaux, Gabriel Louchard, Jhonatan Oliveira, Gustavo Tubarão, TET, and Viralatacaramelo, the brand’s ambassador. "PEDIGREE® sees the Caramelo as not only an icon of Brazilian culture, but a representative of all mixed-breed dogs,” explains PEDIGREE®. “While awareness of pet homelessness is rising, factors like appearance, age, and coat color have a direct impact on these animals’ chances of being adopted. PEDIGREE® is a democratic brand, just like the Caramelo, and that’s why we believe that together we can touch people’s hearts and get them on board with the movement to take our beloved Caramelos out of shelters and make them the most-adopted dogs in Brazil.” Werneck has 12 adopted pets herself and is known for her love of animals and support for animal welfare. When she discovered that mixed-breeds like her dog Maminha can’t be registered for dog shows because they’re not purebreds, she and PEDIGREE® teamed up to develop the Caramelos campaign giving Caramelos everything that purebreds enjoy. Among its planned activities are a groundbreaking genetic study of 350 Caramelos, carried out in partnership with DNA Pets, to establish the physical, genetic, and health traits they all share. Another is the founding of the Caramelo Kennel Club, a community supported by PEDIGREE® and designed to bring Caramelo lovers together, providing them with exclusive content, news adoption events, and relevant launches. The brand will also put on the first-ever Caramelo Dog Show, starring the titular breed and other four-legged friends, which will also include a major adoption fair. Another significant campaign initiative is the repackaging of PEDIGREE® products – now they’ll be illustrated with the photo of a Caramelo. What do you think of the initiative and this ad - does it strike the right notes to achieve some real change? PEDIGREE® ‘Adotar é Tudo De Bom’, Pedigree x Caramelos,Tatá Werneck, stray dogs Brazil, dog adoption, pet homelessness, Mars Petcare, AlmapBBDO  2025-03-24T12:28:11Z https://addvertising.org/porridge-forridge-perk-up-your-lockdown-brekkies. https://youtu.be/UsX4WaNqCxE https://youtu.be/UsX4WaNqCxE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UsX4WaNqCxE/hqdefault.jpg Porridge Forridge: Perk up your lockdown brekkies! A light-hearted 30-seconds designed to lift our spirits during COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown restrictions, with a good dose of practicality. Whether it's an old favourite, a health must-have. or a packet you just found at the back of the cupboard, a lot of us will have some porridge oats in the home. Quaker Oats has come up with some fun inspiration for everyone on how to fancy up this modest superfood. In case you're wondering why some people soak oats overnight, it's to break down the phytic acid in oats, making it easier for your body to absorb the valuable minerals like zinc and iron this modest superfood contains. Oats are also rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants, and contain high levels of fibre and protein. Food for thought? Quaker oats, Go Forridge, healthy breakfast, COVID-19 coronavirus, family meals, porridge, soaked oats, AMV BBDO 2020-05-05T08:31:38Z https://addvertising.org/behzinga-cassandra-maria-lauren-pattison-in-british-army-recruitment-drive. https://youtu.be/ZP62q2kWjP4 https://youtu.be/ZP62q2kWjP4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZP62q2kWjP4/hqdefault.jpg Behzinga, Cassandra Maria, Lauren Pattison in British Army recruitment drive Campaigns for roles in the military are a fast-moving area within recruitment, as this new ad from the British Army Recruiting Group demonstrates. Titled 'First Time Fails'. it's a humorous takedown of the idea that failure is always a bad thing, put across by YouTuber Behzinga (Ethan Payne), presenter Cassandra Maria and comedian Lauren Pattison. What do you think of this unusual approach to army recruitment? Great, it's a useful message for the younger people it's aimed at? Making too light of a career choice which requires extreme discipline? Or just a fun ad? "In the British Army," says the campaign, "we know that the first step towards victory is failure. In life, these failures come in all shapes and sizes - from #FirstTimeFails​ in driving tests to dating disasters, failure teaches us invaluable lessons to help us learn and grow." British Army Recruiting Group, YouTuber Behzinga, Ethan Payne, presenter Cassandra Maria, comedian Lauren Pattison, army jobs UK, Karmarama 2023-03-03T03:13:05Z https://addvertising.org/the-ruby-and-the-rhinoceros. https://youtu.be/gOuvHIlYlVo https://youtu.be/gOuvHIlYlVo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gOuvHIlYlVo/hqdefault.jpg The ruby and the rhinoceros Unexpected animation of emeralds, rubies and a rhinoceros artwork in a contemporary art gallery, for Gemfields, a natural resouces mining company that specialises in responsibly sourced coloured gemstones. Gemfields says it aims to "operate in a way that contributes positively to national economies, take a leading role in modernising the coloured gemstone sector and build lasting, sustainable livelihoods for the communities surrounding our mines." What do you think of the ad? Does it make you think differently about the gem trade or is it just clever and/or enjoyable? Gemfields, VFX, CGI animation, Gutemberg Global, gemstones, Every Piece Unique 2018-10-12T05:54:40Z https://addvertising.org/chocolate-journey-to-ecuador. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvTAQZguv-U https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvTAQZguv-U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hvTAQZguv-U/hqdefault.jpg Chocolate journey to Ecuador Dove Chocolate (part of Mars) visits a chocolate plantation in Ecuador to give us a sense of where the yummy stuff comes from. BBDO, Dove chocolate Ecuador, where does our chocolate come from, Ecuadorean chocolate, Mars chocolate ads 2018-09-01T11:17:14Z https://addvertising.org/sainsbury-s-christmas-ad-features-harassed-family-bloke. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bq5SGSCZe4E https://www.youtube.com/embed/bq5SGSCZe4E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bq5SGSCZe4E/hqdefault.jpg Sainsbury's Christmas ad features harassed family bloke Dave is wondering what to get his nearest and dearest for Christmas in this puppet animation, designed to appeal to those juggling the demands of everyday life with the onslaught of Christmas commercialism. Soundtrack composed by New Zealand's Bret McKenzie, sung by the ubiquitous English actor James Corden. The supermarket chain has certainly been generous in terms of time - this comes in at over 3'30". See what you think. You might like to compare it with the House of Fraser http://www.addvertising.org/advert/140, Barbour http://www.addvertising.org/advert/143, and John Lewis http://www.addvertising.org/advert/144 ads we've got here on ADDS. Please do register (quick and easy) and share any other festive ads that have caught your eye! Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, Sainsburys Christmas ad 2016, Mackinnon and Saunders, Christmas supermarket shopping, emotional Christmas ads 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-moves-into-home-monitoring-with-astro-robot. https://youtu.be/sj1t3msy8dc https://youtu.be/sj1t3msy8dc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sj1t3msy8dc/hqdefault.jpg Amazon moves into home monitoring with Astro robot It had to happen. Whether you've been eagerly waiting for this moment or dreading it, Amazon - the growing not diminishing one - was sure to be uniting its artificial intelligence and formidable personal data for in a funky new shape. Meet Astro, the latest for tech and especially smart-home fans. Looking like a tablet on wheels, the robot shows off its capabilities in this footage. Are you one of those who will embrace its cute activities with open arms, or are you more likely to kick it straight out through the door if anyone tries to bring the interfering little sneak into your home? Just more clutter, or cute and friendly must-have home appliance? I know, can be argued all ways. Feel free to let us know your thoughts on the campaign! Amazon household robot, Meet Astro, Amazon robot, artificial intelligence at home, smart homes, Amazon home security 2025-10-31T15:27:03Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-excitable-edgar-dragon-causes-christmas-mayhem. https://youtu.be/D7QrhfTx0nw https://youtu.be/D7QrhfTx0nw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D7QrhfTx0nw/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis' Excitable Edgar dragon causes Christmas mayhem In the UK, the department store John Lewis puts out the most anticipated Christmas ad of the batch. What do you think of their Christmas 2019 offer? John Lewis Christmas 2019, Excitable Edgar, funny ads, Christmas ads, adam&eveDDB 2020-12-23T23:59:24Z https://addvertising.org/ralph-lauren-crafting-men-s-polo-range-centre-stage. https://youtu.be/FMaiNw7g4eU https://youtu.be/FMaiNw7g4eU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FMaiNw7g4eU/hqdefault.jpg Ralph Lauren crafting: men's polo range centre stage The polo shirt - originally used in India in the 19th century for playing the horseback game of the same name - is enjoying a golden era. Though the garment is a classic, its traditional appeal is getting a contemporary update from some of fashion's favourites, including 'preppy' king Ralph Lauren - as per this campaign, where sophistication stands alongside hands-on craftsmanship and ageless elegance. What do you think of this reminiscing yet of-the-moment ad? Ralph Lauren men's polo 2023, ralph lauren menswear, sailing and boats in ads, luxury fashion commercials, menswear 2023 2023-07-25T12:42:38Z https://addvertising.org/photo-ark-see-what-we-can-save-together. https://youtu.be/np4BA_DJQwU https://youtu.be/np4BA_DJQwU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/np4BA_DJQwU/hqdefault.jpg Photo Ark: See what we can save together National Geographic teamed up with Photo Ark https://www.joelsartore.com/photo-ark/ - a one-man effort to document the world's species and get us to care so that they don't disappear. Photographer Joel Sartore is cataloguing extraordinary and endangered species one photograph at a time all over the world in his 25-year project. Photo Ark, Joel Sartore, National Geographic, environment, endangered species, wildlife photography, Lamar Advertising Company 2018-06-24T15:14:36Z https://addvertising.org/team-ireland-takes-giant-steps-towards-tokyo. https://youtu.be/wJjhE8ACrKM https://youtu.be/wJjhE8ACrKM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wJjhE8ACrKM/hqdefault.jpg Team Ireland takes giant steps towards Tokyo Sportspeople from various disciplines are depicted as giants in this bold campaign for Irish insurance company FBD. With the Summer Olympics in Japan looming this year, rowers Paul and Gary O’Donovan, badminton player Nhat Nyugen, hockey player Chloe Watkins and boxer Kellie Harrington are among the athletes striving for glory. Do you think the simple yet striking imagery is a good way to illustrate the importance of what's at stake? FBD Insurance, Team Ireland, Summer Olympics Japan 2020, sports ads, Richard Chaney, Piranha Bar, The Public House 2020-03-03T08:42:56Z https://addvertising.org/schweppes-creates-a-touch-sensor-dress-for-respect. https://youtu.be/Lljf3C0KzH0 https://youtu.be/Lljf3C0KzH0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Lljf3C0KzH0/hqdefault.jpg Schweppes creates a touch-sensor dress for respect Soft drinks manufacturer Schweppes, better known for its light touch in ads, wriggles into the sexual harassment issue with a campaign that may have worthy intentions but could make anyone who's been innocently jostled in a crowded club on a great night out wonder, just how many of those 'toques' or touches were really inappropriate? Ogilvy Brazil, Schweppes Dress for Respect, sexual harassment, sensor clothing 2018-06-02T23:44:43Z https://addvertising.org/prince-william-speaks-out-for-mental-health-awareness. https://youtu.be/bGCE7TxTHGA https://youtu.be/bGCE7TxTHGA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bGCE7TxTHGA/hqdefault.jpg Prince William speaks out for mental health awareness Britain's Duke of Cambridge, also known as Prince William, joined singer-songwriter Katy Perry, actor/author Stephen Fry, actress/model/presenter Jameela Jamil and singer-songwriter Alesha Dixon in the #MentalHealthMinute advert that went out across 300 radio stations in the UK in May 2019 to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week. Also known as Prince William, Princess Diana and Prince Charles' eldest son and second in line to the throne explains his own experience with mental issues, and why he sees a need for outlets for people who are going through difficulties. The campaign urges us all to listen - really listen. Prince William mental health, Duke of Cambridge, mental health awareness, radio ads, British royals, audio campaigns 2019-05-13T18:19:41Z https://addvertising.org/nikolaj-coster-waldau-and-a-bunch-of-grapes-bring-fresh-meaning-to-men-s-grooming. https://youtu.be/NBek5Nn9AKw https://youtu.be/NBek5Nn9AKw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NBek5Nn9AKw/hqdefault.jpg Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and a bunch of grapes bring fresh meaning to men's grooming A deft 20-second spot L'Oreal Men Expert that we're seeing a lot of in the UK during major sporting events like the French Open. Sultry dashes of French vine leaf, humour, and Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Well? Does it make you want to race off and buy the product? Check the mirror to see how you stack up? Or just hit Replay? Men's grooming, L'Oreal for men, actors in ads, amusing ads, McCann Paris 2023-02-19T11:10:19Z https://addvertising.org/elon-musk-is-sherlock-holmes-movie-trailer-parody. https://youtu.be/uFPXf6mLUAM https://youtu.be/uFPXf6mLUAM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uFPXf6mLUAM/hqdefault.jpg Elon Musk is Sherlock Holmes (movie trailer parody) Depending on your own leanings, you'll find this Amusing, Controversial, Creative and/or Informative. For the moment, we're popping it into our Amusing category. It's a two-minute movie trailer parody playing with artificial intelligence (AI) and the fictional detective character of Sherlock Holmes, created at the end of the 19th century by British writer and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Holmes character continues to inhabit many imaginations, movies, events, and of course a famous London tourist attraction in the shape of his 'home'. What do you make of this parody incarnation, which re-invents Holmes' uncanny detecting abilities in the apparent body of modern-day multi-billionaire Elon Musk? The 53-year-old - best known for his roles in electric vehicles company Tesla, Space tech outfit SpaceX, and communications channel X (formerly Twitter) - now heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the new and second administration of President Donald Trump, and his vigorous investigations into organisations such as USAID are already throwing up mighty waves with global afterclaps. Elon Musk is Sherlock Holmes, political parody, DOGE investigations, US politics, Trump administration 2025, Free Voice Media 2025-02-14T13:07:54Z https://addvertising.org/george-monbiot-a-strong-sense-that-things-begin-to-change-here. https://youtu.be/lArfqev4iJs https://youtu.be/lArfqev4iJs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lArfqev4iJs/hqdefault.jpg George Monbiot: "A strong sense that things begin to change here" That's how journalist and author George Monbiot describes joining an event by the Extinction Rebellion, a new movement in the UK which is taking the British government to task through acts of peaceful civil disobedience soso as to "protect life on this planet and rise from the wreckage of corrupted society". You can see their presentation of intentions here: https://youtu.be/To5tZpjkakU What do you think of this presentation? Is this 'advertising' as we know it? Is it useful? Extinction Rebellion, George Monbiot, climate change, environment, civil disobedience, UK politics 2018-12-12T14:16:56Z https://addvertising.org/you-need-to-change-that-rule-right-now-uk-men-women-pension-gap. https://youtu.be/dJBzGyvZ6m8 https://youtu.be/dJBzGyvZ6m8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dJBzGyvZ6m8/hqdefault.jpg "You need to change that rule right now" - UK men/women pension gap Punchy 30-second campaign featuring young British girls learning that on average, women in their twenties today are on course to retire with £100,000 less in their pension than men the same age (Source: Scottish Widows), and that to get the same size pension as a man, they would have to start work a lot younger. In other words, about the age the girls in the ad are. Check out their reactions to the information and see if you agree. Life insurance and pensions company Scottish Widows - a subsidiary of Lloyds Bank based in Edinburgh - says that this skewing affects millions of women around the UK, with many not knowing it’s a problem until it’s too late. Women already face being £100k worse off than their male counterparts when they reach retirement due to challenges including reducing hours to look after children and being more likely to work in currently shut-down industries, such as retail and hospitality. This means that women face needing to work far longer in order to catch up to the same size pot. As well as raising awareness of the issue and encouraging women to take action, Scottish Widows are taking on the gap by lobbying the government and by working with employer pension schemes across the UK. What do you think of the ad? Scottish Widows, £100k pension gap, closing the gender inequality pension gap, women's pensions UK, adam&eveDDB 2021-03-09T12:09:09Z https://addvertising.org/aston-martin-roars-into-the-headlines. https://youtu.be/jk0Zrv8Q1-M https://youtu.be/jk0Zrv8Q1-M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jk0Zrv8Q1-M/hqdefault.jpg Aston Martin roars into the headlines Long a byword for spectacular good looks, luxury engineering and, thanks to its James Bond association, racey intrigue, British-owned Aston Martin geared up for an eventful 2020 as it put out a limited edition of 'fully loaded' DB5 (as driven by Sean Connery in 'Goldfinger') remakes, changed its CEO, and geared up to race in Formula One under its own brand in 2021. While the story of the DB5 remakes - all 25 were pre-sold despite the reported $3.5-million price tag - provided a spark of high-octane distraction from COVID-19 coronavirus-dominated news, the famous marque's foray into the SUV market, demonstrated here with the DBX ad, provoked derision. What do you think of this campaign? Appropriate to a legendary brand moving with the times? Great aspirational ad for the wealthy but not super-rich thrill-seekers? Or 'Aston Martin, you've lost your soul'? Aston Martin DBX, luxury cars, luxury car marques SUV, icons and branding, James Bond car, British automakers, Prism London 2020-06-01T08:41:39Z https://addvertising.org/kawa-kopiko. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LSk6tIcdgjw https://www.youtube.com/embed/LSk6tIcdgjw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LSk6tIcdgjw/hqdefault.jpg Kawa "Kopiko" Catchy "Rescue action".....Kopiko Coffee delivered instantly from Jawa to rescue fainting friend.... Coffee, Jawa, plantation, 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/touchscreen-ain-t-the-same-as-touch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SvwpQHZBeiI https://www.youtube.com/embed/SvwpQHZBeiI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SvwpQHZBeiI/hqdefault.jpg Touchscreen ain't the same as touch... Good reminder from an Italian telecomms company about fun, friendship, achievement, and Original Social Media! Ogilvy & Mather Italy, digital overload, child's development, children's social skills, digital isolation 2018-09-27T23:41:32Z https://addvertising.org/machine-gun-kelly-steps-out-as-a-fashion-model. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJHcr24rJWA https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJHcr24rJWA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PJHcr24rJWA/hqdefault.jpg Machine Gun Kelly steps out as a fashion model The U.S. 'Wild Boy' rapper and actor holds onto his guitar but the rest of the sharp gear is by U.S. menswear designer John Varvatos for the Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Yard agency, Machine Gun Kelly models for John Varvatos, Varvatos Fall winter 2017 campaign, musicians as fashion models, Wild Boy singer MGK, Richard Colson Baker 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/ballerina-learns-mercedes-benz-can-be-relied-on. https://youtu.be/CfRJ6yrSBHs https://youtu.be/CfRJ6yrSBHs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CfRJ6yrSBHs/hqdefault.jpg Ballerina learns Mercedes-Benz can be relied on... Whether you're a dancer/ dance fan or a Mercedes aficionado - or just open to an unexpected chuckle - you're likely to enjoy this 35-second spot from renowned car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz for its G-Class SUV. Full of strength, grace, and humour, it's intended to remind us of the classic car brand's reliability over the long-term- apparently, some 80% of the vehicles it built in 1979 are still in use. Is yours? What do you think of the ad? The company itself says "Grace and elegance meets power and performance in the all new G-Class. Built to last. Stronger than time." Agree or disagree? Or just like the ad? Mercedes-Benz Ballerina, car ads, dancers in ads, automotive marketing, antoni agency 2021-02-26T12:05:08Z https://addvertising.org/king-of-the-castle-louis-vuitton-virtuosity-high-jewelry-collection. https://youtu.be/6UwOxrfJqPA https://youtu.be/6UwOxrfJqPA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6UwOxrfJqPA/hqdefault.jpg King of the Castle: Louis Vuitton Virtuosity High Jewelry Collection Castell de Bellver in Mallorca forms the stunning - and, many would say, fitting - backdrop for this unfolding of Louis Vuitton's Virtuosity High Jewelry Collection. If you're thinking there's a touch of the James Bond 007 or 'Mission Impossible' about this ultra-glamorous yet slightly tense presentation, well, House Ambassador Ana de Armas did appear in the oft-delayed 2021 Bond film 'No Time To Die', playing a CIA agent who becomes an ally to 007 (British actor Daniel Craig). The French luxury fashion house says that "the 110-piece collection serves as a tribute to the virtuosos of Louis Vuitton and the fervent pursuit of the unexplored". The pieces display spectacular stones, metals, and craftsmanship divided into 12 different themes. Names such as Protection, Monumental, Maestria, and Connection - the last composed of 2000 diamonds intertwined with 114 pearls and ropes drawing the eye to a 6.04-carat red pigeon blood ruby - enhance the mystique. Louis Vuitton Virtuosity High Jewelry Collection 2025, luxury jewellery, Louis Vuitton jewellery, LV's jewelry collection, precious stones in jewellery 2025-06-05T15:44:38Z https://addvertising.org/trump-s-border-wall-comes-up-against-a-game-of-cards. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxMvzK2OQTw https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxMvzK2OQTw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cxMvzK2OQTw/hqdefault.jpg Trump's border wall comes up against a game of cards... Chicago game company Cards Against Humanity has taken a provocative approach to the 'Black Friday' shopping bonanza day on November 24, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's stated ambition to build a wall dividing the USA from its neighbour Mexico: "We Cards Against Humanity Trump wall campaign, CAH versus Trump Mexico border wall, comedy writers USA, Cards against humanity activism 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/jeff-bridges-on-bridges. https://youtu.be/Vdf_XybtFjU https://youtu.be/Vdf_XybtFjU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vdf_XybtFjU/hqdefault.jpg Jeff Bridges on bridges Visually weird and gently amusing one-minute ad for Amstel beer featuring Amsterdam - where it came into being in 1870 - The Netherlands in general, and popular US actor Jeff Bridges ('True Grit', The Big Lebowski') in particular. Whether you're a fan of any of the elements or not, you're likely going to smile over this one and be in agreement with the general sentiment. What do you reckon? Just another beer ad, or an uplifting, uncomplicated message for humanity in the summertime? We think the Bridges/bridge image is going to stick in your mind. Okay, it's going to stick in ours.... In a good way. Amstel beer, Jeff Bridges, Amsterdam, actors in ads, funny ads, adamandeveDDB 2019-06-28T08:55:31Z https://addvertising.org/chris-hemsworth-goes-full-iconoclast-in-art-gallery. https://youtu.be/2fyqvZ_nmO8 https://youtu.be/2fyqvZ_nmO8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2fyqvZ_nmO8/hqdefault.jpg Chris Hemsworth goes full iconoclast in art gallery Are you ready for the next generation of smart glasses? Maybe you missed the previous ones, but no worries, it's just a generation gap and screen actors Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt are here to break it down for you. That''s not the only thing that gets broken in the 1'45" promo-spoof for that classic name in sunglasses - Ray-Ban - as maverick Hemsworth shocks the more reverential Pratt on a tour of a trendy art exhibition. For those who assume the main item of amusement was a completely OTT parody, the work 'Comedian', by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, really did sell late last year for $6.2 million. Eternally popular with celebrities and the rest of us alike, Ray-Ban is iconic in Hollywood, having decked the faces of male and female stars in movies from 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Breakfast at Tiffanys' to 'Top Gun'. More recently, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were used to film a short film called 'Stunt Film' by film-maker Matthew Vaughn in 2024. The brand explains what lies behind the humour in this ad: "The Ray-Ban Meta collection combines the latest in wearable tech with authentic Ray-Ban design, to keep you connected wherever you go. With the latest Ray-Ban smart glasses and smart sunglasses, you can take photos and videos, listen to music, make calls and even livestream direct to Facebook and Instagram – all without taking your phone out of your pocket. Choose your favourite tech glasses from a selection of iconic styles, including prescription smart glasses". There you have it. If you do invest in a pair, you might want to ask Meta to keep an eye out for Kris Jenner....the US media personality makes a sharp cameo appearance to curb the mayhem in this ad. Ray-Ban 'Hey Meta Who Eats Art?', funny ads, sunglasses ads, smartglasses, Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, Chris Hemsworth x Chris Pratt commercial, Hollywood actors in commercials, Kris Jenner ad, RXM agency 2025-03-06T08:47:05Z https://addvertising.org/louis-vuitton-s-holiday-house-offers-rich-gifts-and-or-escapism. https://youtu.be/wFrn7GjzSnI https://youtu.be/wFrn7GjzSnI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wFrn7GjzSnI/hqdefault.jpg Louis Vuitton's Holiday House offers rich gifts and/or escapism Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton builds on its iconic luggage pieces to create a winter wonderland for the 2021 festive season, set to the song 'Young Hearts Run Free'. Whether you're looking for gifts or just some escapism, you can enjoy the featured items such as Les Objets Nomades design pieces, including The Bell Lamp by Barber & Osgerby, the Cocoon Chair by The Campana Brothers, and the Venezia Lamp by Marcel Wanders Studio. The fantasy also features English-French actress and LY ambassador Stacy Martin. What do you think of the campaign? Does it strike the right note for you? Louis Vuitton Holiday House, luxury fashion, Roman Coppola, Stacy Martin, Christmas ads 2021 2023-11-26T17:27:22Z https://addvertising.org/new-zealand-on-climate-change-start-at-the-bottom-of-your-list-and-cross-some-things-off. https://youtu.be/jT9JSTTe3fk https://youtu.be/jT9JSTTe3fk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jT9JSTTe3fk/hqdefault.jpg New Zealand on climate change: 'Start at the bottom of your list and cross some things off' Gen Less is a government agency, supported by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), which is dedicated to mobilising New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. What do you think of this ad, urging us all not to fret about giving up the things we love, but just start by giving up the things we don't love, like travelling to 'that meeting you'd rather sleep through'? Really good initiative reminding us all that everything takes energy - ours or the planet's - and it's easier than we think to make a difference? Or just another campaign that won't be heard by the people who most need to hear it? Do you wish you lived in New Zealand, where the government puts out this kind of do-able action-taking message? Gen Less states: 'Climate change is real. It’s directly caused by carbon emissions. And a large portion of those comes from the energy we use every day – especially fossil fuels. The end goal of Gen Less is to reduce our energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, and stop the most destructive effects of climate change, while we still can.' Gen Less, New Zealand government climate change, realistic climate action, EECA New Zealand, Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao, Clemenger BBDO Wellington 2021-10-28T11:06:08Z https://addvertising.org/cider-maker-uses-hot-air-to-press-its-point. https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0ghk_IoYCw https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0ghk_IoYCw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k0ghk_IoYCw/hqdefault.jpg Cider-maker uses hot air to press its point Thatchers show us how great their cider is, using a mediocre balloon flight and the market town of Axbridge in Somerset. Joint London agency, Another Film Company, Thatchers cider balloon ad, Somerset ciders, Axbridge Somerset in commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/x-bat-earth-is-our-runway. https://youtu.be/OnpuNlE3UxU https://youtu.be/OnpuNlE3UxU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OnpuNlE3UxU/hqdefault.jpg X-BAT: Earth Is Our Runway In case you're thinking this is a video game ad, let us disabuse you. This 2'45" promotion lays out the capabilities of the X-BAT by Shield AI, a company which clarifies itself thus: "Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide". What do you think of the ad? If you like the look of Stealth aircraft, you're probably going to be impressed at least visually by the vertical take-off stealth jet X-BAT, designed for runway-free operations and powered by Shield AI's autonomy software Hivemind. Shield AI X-BAT Earth Is Our Runway, modern warfare, defense shield, AI piloted VTOL fighter jet, stealth jet 2025-10-31T09:00:37Z https://addvertising.org/viva-la-vulva-bathroom-takeover-comes-to-london. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/994/medium/Bathroom_doors_pic.png?1558970713 Viva la Vulva Bathroom Takeover comes to London 2019-05-27T15:25:14Z https://addvertising.org/i-want-to-live-in-a-world-where-we-still-have-polar-bears. https://youtu.be/jdZwEHmGeJ0 https://youtu.be/jdZwEHmGeJ0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jdZwEHmGeJ0/hqdefault.jpg "I want to live in a world where we still have polar bears" Even if you grew up hearing 'I want doesn't get', you may well want it to work in these cases. Smart Energy GB, the voice of the UK's national rollout of smart meters for households, turns to children and how they want our world to be for this campaign. We can probably all agree on the basic message that small changes can create big impact, and it's accompanied by some striking, innocent images in primary colours to illustrate the world our children want. Smart Energy GB, energy savings, smart gas meters, smart electricity meters, environment, AMV BBDO 2020-04-13T12:26:11Z https://addvertising.org/brad-pitt-goes-brioni-fashion-goes-fur-free. https://youtu.be/ZHFC5SRYh20 https://youtu.be/ZHFC5SRYh20 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZHFC5SRYh20/hqdefault.jpg Brad Pitt goes Brioni, fashion goes fur-free Hollywood actor Brad Pitt hits the nonchalance button for Italian luxury menswear house Brioni for the fall/winter 2021 collections. Founded in 1945, the brand organised the first menswear runway show in the modern history of fashion in1952 and continued to stay in step with the times in 2021 as luxury fashion group Kering announced that all its brands - including Brioni - would go fur-free as of autumn (fall) 2022. Many of the brands in the group had already announced their own fur-free policies. Brioni and the legendary Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) now join the trend. Kering's CEO said the move away from fur was made out of conviction, for ethics and modernity.He added: “When it comes to animal welfare, our Group has always demonstrated its willingness to improve practices within its own supply chain and the luxury sector in general. The time has now come to take a further step forward by ending the use of fur in all our collections. The world has changed, along with our clients, and luxury naturally needs to adapt to that.” What do you think of the Brad Pitt ad? Will the fur-free move affect the cachet of luxury fashion in your eyes? Kering fur-free, luxury fashion houses drop fur, Brioni, Brad Pitt in ads, Hollywood actors commercials men's fashion, luxury menswear 2021-09-28T10:27:43Z https://addvertising.org/zidane-how-to-win-the-game. https://youtu.be/LUsPXE0sF3s https://youtu.be/LUsPXE0sF3s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LUsPXE0sF3s/hqdefault.jpg Zidane: How to win the game French football coach and former player Zinedine 'Zizou' Zidane gives his thoughts on where the game is won and lost. What do you think of the spot? World Cup Russia 2018, football ads, France football, Iris agency, Zidane. #HereToCreate 2018-07-15T04:28:43Z https://addvertising.org/jeep-makes-fun-of-childhood-dream. https://youtu.be/ojfaOaxVzTE https://youtu.be/ojfaOaxVzTE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ojfaOaxVzTE/hqdefault.jpg Jeep makes fun of childhood dream? Nah, don't worry, this is actually Jeep Australia making fun of other vehicle ads. Thirty seconds explains all and should bring a smile to your face! Jeep Wrangler Australia, adventure vehicle, funny ads, off the beaten track, Cummins&Partners 2020-08-23T13:46:02Z https://addvertising.org/whip-it-out-insurance-ad-sparks-controversy. https://youtu.be/HgWMcg3cYSg https://youtu.be/HgWMcg3cYSg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HgWMcg3cYSg/hqdefault.jpg 'Whip It Out' insurance ad sparks controversy What, really, a car insurance ad causing controversy? Yup. US auto insurer CURE serves up a spicey offering loaded with sexual innuendo, and manages to get it all in in just 30 seconds. Part of the debate may have arisen from the fact that it aired during the big-bucks Super Bowl 2021 weekend, when top brands pull out their wallets and all their creative talent to enchant a multi-million captive audience usually comprised of friends and families gathering to soak up the NFL's championship game together. This year's match was viewed by a mere 91.6 million on TV - it may be the lowest traditional broadcast viewing figure since 2006 but it is obviously well worth advertising to cleverly. What do you think of the CURE ad? Offensive mockery of sexual harassment in the workplace or a neat turning of the tables? Does it tickle your funny bone or do you think it's sailing a bit too close to the wind for a family-focused sporting event? One responder says: "....the person who thought this up is brilliant even if it stirs the pot..its about name recognition..what does a 30 second spot cost in 2021 SB. 4 million? it was worth every penny". Agree or disagree? CURE auto insurance, CURE Whip It Out, controversial ads, funny ads, Super Bowl 2021 commercials, d4 agency 2021-02-15T10:36:16Z https://addvertising.org/the-boys-watching-today-will-be-the-men-of-tomorrow. https://youtu.be/koPmuEyP3a0 https://youtu.be/koPmuEyP3a0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/koPmuEyP3a0/hqdefault.jpg "The boys watching today will be the men of tomorrow" A thoughtful one on true masculinity from shaving company Gillette U.S., which is renowned for its catchphrase, 'The best a man can get'. Gillette turns its own slogan into a tool to tune into the #MeToo movement and tackle everyday sexism. Gillette We Believe, masculinity, MeToo, everyday sexism, gender, Grey agency, Procter & Gamble 2023-11-22T20:55:56Z https://addvertising.org/paddington-bear-plays-santa-for-m-s. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfaSxIkLslE https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfaSxIkLslE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KfaSxIkLslE/hqdefault.jpg Paddington Bear plays Santa for M&S You'd expect it to be heart-warming, but there's lots of humour and a clever plot twist too in the M&S Christmas ad 2017. The creator of the Peruvian bear, Michael Bond, died earlier this year and everyone involved in the new movie, Paddington Bear 2, wanted to make the film extra special in his honour. View this small screen ad for high st retailer M&S and let us know how you rate it! Grey London, Ben Whishaw voice of Paddington Bear, M&S Paddington Bear Christmas ad 2017, best Christmas ads 2017 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/lull-your-loins-urges-this-underwear-company. https://youtu.be/5xQ-pzcYBlU https://youtu.be/5xQ-pzcYBlU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5xQ-pzcYBlU/hqdefault.jpg 'Lull your loins' urges this underwear company Well, this one caught our eye. What do you think of it? Thirty seconds of animated amusement for men's underwear by U.S. company Duluth Trading. They have form in the humour department - if you enjoy this one, you can view previous efforts at their site: https://youtu.be/Rt6NHjVO74c. Instant classics? Duluth Trading, men's underwear, funny ads, animation 2019-10-15T18:38:12Z https://addvertising.org/actor-tanner-novlan-looks-good-but-can-t-get-his-lines-right. https://youtu.be/QRREDL59u_o https://youtu.be/QRREDL59u_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QRREDL59u_o/hqdefault.jpg Actor Tanner Novlan looks good but can't get his lines right Another amusing ad from the world of insurance, as the hunky but hopeless actor keeps flubbing his lines to promote Liberty Mutual. View and vote! Liberty Mutual Bad Job, Tanner Novlan, insurance ads, funny ads, Goodby Silverstein & Partners 2024-08-28T11:19:23Z https://addvertising.org/volvo-talks-to-people-simple-yet-effective. https://www.youtube.com/embed/z9R38ybVxUk https://www.youtube.com/embed/z9R38ybVxUk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z9R38ybVxUk/hqdefault.jpg Volvo talks to people...simple yet effective Volvo's car jacking ad looks hard but really it's about a knowledgeable person explaining the benefits of the car as you test drive volvo, volvo carjackers, Volvo on demand 2018-06-03T15:28:14Z https://addvertising.org/history-of-the-ikea-meatball. https://youtu.be/OKHRQmiFu_Y https://youtu.be/OKHRQmiFu_Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OKHRQmiFu_Y/hqdefault.jpg History of the IKEA meatball What do you enjoy most about a visit to self-assembly furniture and home fittings emporium IKEA? If the answer is, the meatballs, you'll enjoy this story of how they came about. IKEA, IKEA meatballs, Severin Sjöstedt 2019-08-26T09:53:57Z https://addvertising.org/tiger-beer-you-never-roar-alone. https://youtu.be/jm4R_u8piHM https://youtu.be/jm4R_u8piHM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jm4R_u8piHM/hqdefault.jpg Tiger Beer: 'You Never Roar Alone' Singapore is one of the world's most striking contrasts in terms of tradition jostling for position alongside state-of-the-art technology and architecture. What do you think of this ad for Tiger Beer, reminding us of the truth that we don't usually succeed in isolation, it's more about group effort. With personalisation on the up in our increasingly tech-driven environment, the ad portrays a blend of old and new which may seem jarring to some, exuberant to others. Founded in 1932, Tiger Beer has every reason for self-confidence: it succeeded in creating an original Asian beer in a tropical climate. Of the campaign, it says: “Our research highlighted that individual progress accelerates when you connect with family and friends, and that sharing your dreams and ambitions can give you the strength and courage to keep going. This insight inspired our latest brand evolution, which introduces the idea that progress isn't a solo act: we draw strength from the people around us who encourage us to uncage our inner Tiger. Together, the roar of their support empowers all of us individually to be bolder and unstoppable.” Tiger Beer 'You Never Roar Alone', Singapore commercials, Asian beer, director Romain Chassaing, LePub Singapore 2024-12-08T15:17:27Z https://addvertising.org/macy-s-makes-fear-festive-with-timid-tiptoes-and-her-flying-machine. https://youtu.be/DwIUIrk56cQ https://youtu.be/DwIUIrk56cQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DwIUIrk56cQ/hqdefault.jpg Macy's makes fear festive with timid Tiptoes and her flying machine US department store chain Macy's is renowned for the opulence of its Thanksgiving Day Parade, founded in 1924 and the largest parade in the world. Now it looks as though it may have another winner on its hands with the Christmas creation of Tiptoes, a little blue reindeer who's scared to fly and keeps coming up with excuses not to take the Santa sledge test. Check out the 1'30" stop motion animation and see what you think. The main thrust appears to be to get a positive message across, regain some genuine cheer, and tackle the many fears old and new that have affected populations worldwide during the COVID-19 crisis. While many are hailing the Macy's campaign as adorable and clamoring for a plush toy version of Tiptoes, others are finding fault: "I'm all for equality but female deer don't have antlers," points out one. Some point to over-consumption and consumerism as ills we need to tackle as a global society rather than promoting the more-more-more mentality. More than one person has expressed surprise at the suggestive shape of the 'balloons' blown up by a helpful elf to get Tiptoes off the ground.... Oh well, no harm in a spot of adult fun slipped into a magical Christmas campaign, right? Macy's Tiptoes, Christmas ads 2021, Tiptoes fear of flying, stop motion ads, Tiptoes and the flying machine, self-belief, BBDO New York 2022-01-07T14:36:53Z https://addvertising.org/mahershala-ali-asks-what-makes-a-man. https://youtu.be/hEx4QMaqW-A https://youtu.be/hEx4QMaqW-A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hEx4QMaqW-A/hqdefault.jpg Mahershala Ali asks 'What Makes a Man?' The US actor and rapper ponders a highly topical question as Italian fashion house Ermengildo Zegna gets on side with the themeof masculinity in the modern world - already being discussed in ads by the likes of Gillette, BOSS and Lynx. Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali brings a more casual, reflective tone to the brand as part of its Fall 2019 campaign, which also features Hong Kong's actor/musician Nicholas Tse in separate ads. Do you think Zegna is bringing anything new or significant to the table with this ad? Ermenegildo Zegna, Mahershala Ali, men's fashion, masculinity, Hollywood actors in ads, modern manhood 2019-09-19T13:16:28Z https://addvertising.org/bibi-breslin-embodies-piste-chic-humour-for-jaquemus-nike. https://youtu.be/Tr8qq2AR2d0 https://youtu.be/Tr8qq2AR2d0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tr8qq2AR2d0/hqdefault.jpg Bibi Breslin embodies piste chic + humour for Jaquemus, Nike Light-touch promotion for the first ski capsule collaboration between upmarket - many would say luxury - fashion house Jaquemus and established sports apparel outfitter Nike. Billed as "A silhouette built for speed and softness - featuring waterproof GORE-TEX fabrics", the collection is brought to stylish life by Bibi Breslin, whose combo of classic beauty and versatility has made the British model a highly coveted international 'walker' in 2025. In this ad, we see her displaying her skills as a star skier.... Or do we? The outstanding chic is undeniable, and with both Jaquemus and Nike revelling in top-drawer advertising - hitherto of very different types - this one might get you watching more than once. “I have always been a fan of skiing: It’s my favorite sport and has been my favorite winter getaway since I was young,” says Simon Porte Jacquemus. “Ski attire has always fascinated me, and I’m a big collector of vintage ’80s ski pieces. This collection with Nike is an opportunity for me to bring a new fashion story into our collaboration and into the ski community, which is a first for me.” JACQUEMUS + NIKE SKI CAPSULE, ski fashion, Bibi Breslin ski commercial, Katie Burnett, Rubberband 2025-11-28T16:28:28Z https://addvertising.org/cats-ramp-up-the-temperature-to-get-warm-as-worcester. https://youtu.be/cwH--olxmVM https://youtu.be/cwH--olxmVM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cwH--olxmVM/hqdefault.jpg Cats ramp up the temperature to get Warm as Worcester Cats online again, really?? Yes, but they never fail! And Bosch knows it - here's a fun one for their Worcester range of boilers about what the kitties get up to when the owners are out. Cats Know Best! Warm as Worcester, Bosch, Worcester boilers, funny ads, cats online 2018-11-13T08:31:42Z https://addvertising.org/paul-rudd-gets-too-fired-up-over-soda. https://youtu.be/W_l5koxtzDo https://youtu.be/W_l5koxtzDo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W_l5koxtzDo/hqdefault.jpg Paul Rudd gets too fired up over soda US comedy actor/writer and producer Paul Rudd stars as a hapless astronaut in this 1'15" spot for fizzy drink Pepsi Max - sit back and enjoy the simple but effective slapstick approach. Incidentally, who knew that Pepsi Max has different caffeine contents for different markets? Apparently it's 42.6mg per 335l can in the UK, New Zealand and Australia, while the US cans pack 69mg. Let us know what you think of the ad with a vote or a comment! Pepsi Max, No Can Left Behind, Paul Rudd ads, Hollywood actors in ads, funny ads, AMV BBDO 2020-04-21T19:23:37Z https://addvertising.org/google-transforming-planetary-data-into-actionable-intelligence. https://youtu.be/UZ4RaLGDXI4 https://youtu.be/UZ4RaLGDXI4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UZ4RaLGDXI4/hqdefault.jpg Google: Transforming planetary data into actionable intelligence The speed of artificial intelligence (AI) development is defining today's societies - not just locally but across the globe. This is itself raises concerns and differing viewpoints. So much data, analysis, prediction, speed and scale is, arguably, a major contributing factor to our universal frictions and individual anxieties. This ad by Google for its Earth AI function - which it describes elsewhere as "our collection of geospatial models and datasets to help tackle the planet's most critical needs" - purports to reassure and inspire by focusing on how gathering vast datasets can benefit human life. Yet, the terminology smacks of military and psychological operations with words like 'targeting', 'vulnerable', 'arming', wrapped into the all-too-familiar 'warp speed' marketing mantra. Earth AI is being developed with Airbus Defence & Space, which says it "delivers innovative spacecraft and satellite systems for many applications, from science and exploration to communications and Earth observation". This promotion appears to be aiming for a sensation of community reassurance at scale. How do you feel about it? Great explanation of useful potential, simply laid out? Incredibly exciting for Peoplekind? Or disingenuous and a bit de-humanising? Google Earth AI, Google planetary data, Google x Airbus Defence and Space, AI global datasets 2025-11-04T09:52:44Z https://addvertising.org/loewe-weaves-beguiling-lunar-new-year-tale. https://youtu.be/UNKAqmC-p5g https://youtu.be/UNKAqmC-p5g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UNKAqmC-p5g/hqdefault.jpg LOEWE weaves beguiling Lunar New Year tale If you're not aware of bamboo weaving techniques - or even if you are - this is a fascinating two-minute insight into an area of traditional Chinese folk art. It's actually a campaign by Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. "Celebrating the symbiosis between craft, family and tradition, we visit three families passing traditional Chinese folk art techniques on to the next generation," says the company, which was founded in 1846 and as such, is regarded as the oldest luxury house in the world. "A heritage craft passed down for over 2,000 years, Daoming bamboo weaving techniques are used to create bamboo lanterns for the Lunar New Year." What do you think of the 'ad'? Wish we had more like this? Or do you prefer LOEWE to stick to a straight delivery of what clothes and accessories they have for you this season? Do you like learning new things from a trusted source, or do you dislike such campaigns as being manipulative 'nostalgia marketing'? LOEWE, Daoming bamboo weaving, Lunar New Year 2021, LOEWE craft, nostalgia marketing, luxury fashion, Chinese folk art 2021-02-18T10:44:55Z https://addvertising.org/harrison-ford-as-the-ocean-i-don-t-owe-humans-a-thing. https://youtu.be/rM6txLtoaoc https://youtu.be/rM6txLtoaoc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rM6txLtoaoc/hqdefault.jpg Harrison Ford as the Ocean: "I don't owe humans a thing" The planet's oceans provide 70% of our oxygen and hold 97% of Earth's water. The idea of marking World Oceans Day was first mooted in 1992 to help us all realise how much we depend on the oceans and how we can help conserve them so that they, in turn, continue to sustain our lives and economies. A United Nations resolution in 2008 turned the idea into a specific yearly date. Increasingly we are aware of the damage inflicted on the world's seas by human actions such as plastic waste and fuel runoff from motor engines large and small which makes its way down to the oceans. This not only degrades the wealth of marine life and the oceanic ecosystem but ultimately threatens human existence. The theme for 2020 was 'Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean'. However, we've chosen this campaign from 2014 - put out as part of a series by the US non-profit organisation Conservation International, https://www.conservation.org/ - for its timeless and stark reminder that 'Nature doesn't need people, people need Nature'. This is voiced by 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' actor Harrison Ford. For the other parts of the series Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, Penélope Cruz, Robert Redford and Ian Somerhalder all joined forces to give Nature a voice. You can view the full mix here: https://youtu.be/qBBOue_AdcU. Conservation International, Harrison Ford, World Oceans Day, ocean pollution, marine life, environment, TBWA/MAL 2020-06-18T09:29:25Z https://addvertising.org/do-good-without-the-chafing. https://youtu.be/scX63qQ8dgU https://youtu.be/scX63qQ8dgU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/scX63qQ8dgU/hqdefault.jpg Do good without the chafing Apparently, 93% of Australians believe that fundraising/donating to charity has become a bit too difficult. Ahm health insurance has stepped in with a #NotTober campaign, riffing off the competitive nature of so much charity giving nowadays - growing a beard, running a marathon - to urge people just to sit back and relax, and raise money that way. Find out how in the 30-second ad, and let us know whether you welcome this approach. ahm health insurance, Australia, NotTober, charity donations, fundraising for charity, Clemenger BBDO Melbourne 2022-01-13T18:26:29Z https://addvertising.org/meatless-farm-and-the-bbq-warriors. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/330/medium/Meatless_Farm.png?1596620093 Meatless Farm and the BBQ Warriors https://youtu.be/9hiBiA2qokQ https://youtu.be/9hiBiA2qokQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9hiBiA2qokQ/hqdefault.jpg Meatless Farm and the BBQ Warriors Britain's Leeds-based Meatless Farm stirred things up in the summer of 2020 with its attention-grabbing 'Now, that's a M.... F.... Burger!' images, and with a very different kind of campaign challenging the public to become a BBQ (barbecue) warrior by using their plant-based products instead of traditional animal meat. By positioning barbie fans as activists, and through effective visual references in the video campaign, Meatless Farm reflects the ongoing devastation to the environment caused by over-consumption of meat. This report by international NGO Global Witness chronicles the killings of environmental defenders: https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/global-witness-records-the-highest-number-of-land-and-environmental-activists-murdered-in-one-year-with-the-link-to-accelerating-climate-change-of-increasing-concern/. Global Witness "works to break the links between natural resource exploitation, conflict, poverty, corruption, and human rights abuses worldwide". Deforestation and harmful livestock-farming techniques have developed to feed huge demand for burgers and other meat products that would previously have been luxuries rather than everyday eating. As awareness of the need for better individual and planet health choices grows, meat-free options like Beyond Meat, P.L.T. and Impossible Meat are gaining in popularity and market share, taking their place on fast food menus like Burger King and McDonalds. Now the debate arises as to their health value - after all, they are highly processed foods, and many hold that the closer we can eat to 'whole' unprocessed foods, the healthier we will be. Wherever you stand on this, Meatless Farm offers a choice with a humour garnish thrown in. Meatless Farm, plant-based eating, plant-based burgers, meatless burgers, deforestation, environmental activists, Media Bounty 2020-08-05T09:34:54Z https://addvertising.org/one-blade-for-all-beard-types. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gk1GoCOF6zE https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gk1GoCOF6zE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gk1GoCOF6zE/hqdefault.jpg One blade for all beard types Philips Norelco OneBlade purports to be all things to all beards, whether you need to shape your look or shear the whole thing off in one go. 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/christopher-walken-justin-timberlake-in-same-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/d2k9iQhIHpA https://www.youtube.com/embed/d2k9iQhIHpA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d2k9iQhIHpA/hqdefault.jpg Christopher Walken, Justin Timberlake in same ad A 2017 Super Bowl commercial for healthy drinks manufacturer Bai. Subtle stuff! U.S. singer-songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake performed in the coveted half-time slot in the 2018 game. One of his tracks, 'I Would Die 4 U' was accompanied by a video of Prince singing the same song - the match took place in the late performer's hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bai drinks, Justin Timberlake commercial, Christopher Walken Commercial, Super Bowl ads 2017, actors in ads 2022-11-26T03:19:15Z https://addvertising.org/rafa-nadal-crazy-dreams-take-crazy-effort. https://youtu.be/1tSDyLeUwJ4 https://youtu.be/1tSDyLeUwJ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1tSDyLeUwJ4/hqdefault.jpg Rafa Nadal: Crazy dreams take crazy effort A 2019 spot from sports giant Nike, featuring sporting giant Rafael Nadal, with the 12-times French Open winner playing a through-the-years 'Rally'. Nice reminiscent one for fans, and a typically succinct message from Nike, that crazy dreams take crazy effort. Like it? Nike tennis, Rafael Nadal, tennis, Nadal commercials, Wieden + Kennedy 2020-10-03T08:45:50Z https://addvertising.org/aviation-s-going-ev-france-s-first-hydrogen-electric-flight. https://youtu.be/_gMKfCkFK3o https://youtu.be/_gMKfCkFK3o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_gMKfCkFK3o/hqdefault.jpg Aviation's going EV? France's first hydrogen electric flight Beyond Aero, a hydrogen powered private plane start-up, has achieved a historic milestone with their successful completion of France’s first manned hydrogen electric flight, led by co-founder / CEO Eloa Guillotin and her team of former Airbus aerospace engineers", says investment group Female Founders Fund. If you're wondering what a hydrogen electric flight is, automaker Toyota has a helpful explanation: "An electric vehicle is powered by electricity stored in a battery which needs recharging when it runs low, whereas a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle produces its own electricity through a chemical reaction in its fuel cell stack". The Beyond Aero plane uses lithium batteries to help with take-off, and, according to Hydrogen Central publication: "The powertrain.... features an unprecedented hybridization ratio: two-thirds of its power comes from a hydrogen fuel cell, with the remaining third supplied by batteries". Guillotin, 27, is dedicating her aerospace engineering skills to help shape the future of the aviation industry, which she loves but told Fast Company is "unfortunately not going in the right direction". She further explains that she believes the future of aviation is electric, and "it made sense to start with a private aircraft, because that’s where [there’s demand] for electric aircraft. And because [current private planes] produce more than two tons of CO2 per hour per flight". Hydrogen Central reports that: "The [February 2024] flight, piloted by the experienced Paul Prudent, was aboard the Blériot prototype. Named in honor of the pioneering French aviator Louis Blériot, known for making the first airplane flight across the English Channel, the aircraft is a retrofit from a ULA aircraft model G1 SPYL-XL". Beyond Aero first manned flight, hydrogen electric flight, Female Founders Fund, hydrogen electric private plane, Eloa Guillotin, female founder aerospace, 2024-08-28T11:11:18Z https://addvertising.org/just-breathe-sings-miley-cyrus. https://youtu.be/l_ZOhMSPqVc https://youtu.be/l_ZOhMSPqVc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l_ZOhMSPqVc/hqdefault.jpg 'Just Breathe' sings Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus, daughter of Billy Ray, has put out a lot of covers during 2020 and now brings her country growl to Pearl Jam's track 'Just Breathe', recorded in her back yard in Los Angeles. No fancy music video promotion, just a slinky dress and her voice pouring into the gratitude song. Apparently the originating US rock band gave this version a thumbs-up of approval on Twitter. It was released a few days after MTV showcased Cyrus' 'Unplugged Sessions'. What do you think of it? Miley Cyrus, Just Breathe cover, music videos 2020-10-26T09:36:52Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-jumper-day-beware-the-wrong-kind-of-sweater. https://youtu.be/fUHgi1yQK6Y https://youtu.be/fUHgi1yQK6Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fUHgi1yQK6Y/hqdefault.jpg Christmas Jumper Day - beware the wrong kind of sweater! International NGO Save the Children brings a humorous spin to its ad for Christmas Jumper Day 2018, on December 14th. What do you think? Too many chuckles, or healthy to have humour as long as it raises money for the cause of children's rights? Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day 2018, children's rights, adam&eveDDB, Christmas 2018, children in need 2018-11-06T10:37:57Z https://addvertising.org/margaret-qualley-wears-chanel-on-the-nyc-subway. https://youtu.be/3WG8hU7TSM0 https://youtu.be/3WG8hU7TSM0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3WG8hU7TSM0/hqdefault.jpg Margaret Qualley wears Chanel on the NYC subway Whaaaat? Ah, it's for a commercial. That's okay then. Opinion is divided over this Chanel campaign starring US actress Margaret Qualley and rapper A$AP Rocky - who is a fashion designer himself. Some are distracted by the notion of anyone wearing Chanel in the New York City subway. But many don't care about that, they're too focused on the attention-grabbing visuals of an unfolding story. Founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel and Pierre Wertheimer, the luxury fashion company was inherited in 1996 by brothers Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, who insist they will be keeping the iconic House independent. It has been garnering praise for maintaining classic allure while keeping in step with the times. And for A$AP Rocky in this campaign, keeping up with the times is quite a feat.... CHANEL Métiers d’art 2026, Margaret Qualley x A$AP Rocky CHANEL ad 2025-12-05T09:35:17Z https://addvertising.org/james-corden-upstaged-by-a-handbag. https://youtu.be/btNwvEXF0xI https://youtu.be/btNwvEXF0xI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/btNwvEXF0xI/hqdefault.jpg James Corden upstaged by a handbag Luxury fashion house Gucci is renowned for its weirdly wonderful, other-worldly ads - just put Gucci in our Search button top right of the page to get a few examples and you'll see what we mean. But they're also always pushing the creative envelope with live/online events. Now the firm founded in Florence 100 years ago makes a new kind of foray into television spoofing with US actress/model Dakota Johnson (daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith). The star of the 'Fifty Shades' film series takes the stage with a Dionysus handbag in this Gucci Beloved campaign to face up to English actor/comedian James Corden - best known in the United States as the host of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden', a late-night talk show that has been on CBS since 2015. What do you think of the resulting 2'15" ad? Gucci describes it as an episode in "a playful ode to the Hollywood late-night talk show that shines the spotlight on an all-star line-up of celebrities and the House’s signature handbags". Gucci Beloved, Dakota Johnson, luxury handbags, James Corden, Alessandro Michele, Christopher Simmonds, luxury fashion, Gucci Dionysus bag 2021-04-23T08:50:35Z https://addvertising.org/knit-one-purr-more-getting-inside-a-relaxed-cat-s-head. https://youtu.be/QwLiy8RSHu0 https://youtu.be/QwLiy8RSHu0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QwLiy8RSHu0/hqdefault.jpg Knit one, purr more... Getting inside a relaxed cat's head Sensuality, science, and - dearie me - even a spot of consent education as this musical ball of feline fantasy enjoyably unravels in front of our eyes. Watch it and say you don't like it - dare you! Cat lovers in Russia were the first to be treated to the one-minute 'Purr More' promotion for Whiskas, which has a proud tradition of creative cat work such as the 'Kitten Kollege' ad series. This first-of-its-kind ad features a suite of films from Bafta-winning animator/director Nina Gantz and original Cat music from National Symphony cellist and 'animal composer' David Teie. Erm, 'cat music'? Seriously? Well yes. For those who tune into the trend for 'scientifically proven' tidbits - as if your cat purring weren't proof enough - “Cats listen to sounds at different frequencies to humans, so we’ve created a piece of music that appeals to their unique audio range,” explains Teie. His work has been endorsed by the Journal of Feline Medicine: a clinical study measured cats' stress scores (CSSs) with silence, classical music, and cat music while being examined by vets, and also captured physiological responses. Cats showed significantly lower CSSs in response to cat music during visits to the veterinary clinic. What do you think of the ad? Loving it? Well, get this: Whiskas plans to print a limited-edition, collectible 'Purr More' vinyl. Each vinyl has a fish printed on the top that will revolve when played and entertain cats as they enjoy the music. Influencers will be invited to play it to their cat and share the interaction on TikTok, encouraging others to do the same. Sorry, we don't know where to get one of those. Just hit Replay on the ad for the moment.... And leave us a comment if you care to - ADDS is independent, we love to hear your thoughts on the campaigns that catch our eye! Whiskas Purr More, cat commercials, animation in ads, cat music, Mars Petcare, music to relax cats, AMV BBDO, animal composer David Teie, animator David Stankler 2021-08-17T09:23:11Z https://addvertising.org/rocking-through-the-louis-vuitton-art-of-living-collection. https://youtu.be/Rytq27s3hYc https://youtu.be/Rytq27s3hYc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rytq27s3hYc/hqdefault.jpg Rocking through the Louis Vuitton 'Art of Living' collection French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton (founded 1854) brings together its Art of Living collections at the Château de Fontainebleau - one of France's largest castle palaces - for the first time. What do you think of the 1'30" campaign taking us on a no-people, rocking random tour through Renaissance masterpieces commissioned by François I, interiors designed by Marie-Antoinette, and the apartment of Napoleon I? Spot the LV 'spaceship' mini-speaker in amongst the Maison’s contemporary objects, accessories, trunks and Les Objets Nomades. Does it make you want to acquire? Or just enjoy the ride through French Art de Vivre in this unexpected setting? Louis Vuitton Art of Living, Château de Fontainebleau, luxury fashion, luxury design, LV Art de Vivre, French chateau 2023-11-28T18:36:37Z https://addvertising.org/austrian-bank-s-teddy-bear-reminds-us-to-look-to-the-future-through-our-children-s-eyes. https://youtu.be/VWJ-owque-Y https://youtu.be/VWJ-owque-Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VWJ-owque-Y/hqdefault.jpg Austrian bank's teddy bear reminds us to look to the future through our children's eyes Austrian financial services provider Erste Group started life in 1819 as a bank for the destitute set up by a Catholic priest and backed by wealthy citizens. Today serving nearly 16 million clients, largely in Central and Eastern Europe, its social message lives on in ads such as this Christmas 2021 campaign around sustainability and how small actions by families can make a difference to our people and planet. This one deploys the hashtags believe in love, believe in Christmas, believe in tomorrow. The bank's founder Johann Baptist Weber would be heartened to see how his legacy of active compassion continues, especially at a time when the ravages of Covid have too often divided people against each other: as this Christmas message of good cheer, family understanding, and hope for the future was released, Austria was locking down members of her population who had not taken the Covid shot. Though the measure was then extended to an overall lockdown - a term that was usually applied to prisons rather than public health pre-Covid - the measure continued to spark controversy and outrage. What do you think of this ad by Erste, which apparently has a reputation for heart-warming campaigns in step with the mood of the times? This one, with its compelling environmental message, also comes at the end of a year which has seen increasing international debate over the climate crisis. Are you too irritated by the bossy, jingling teddy to enjoy the messages, or totally beguiled by the simple effectiveness of a charming animation? Erste Group Believe in Love, Austrian banking, Christmas ads 2021, ESG banking, sustainability in advertising, climate crisis in ads, Johann Baptist Weber, Jung von Matt/DONAU 2021-12-16T10:14:48Z https://addvertising.org/talk-about-a-laid-back-approach-to-work. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nQ7mhC5_Rys https://www.youtube.com/embed/nQ7mhC5_Rys https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nQ7mhC5_Rys/hqdefault.jpg Talk about a laid-back approach to work... Simple one-minute spot demonstrating a work station called Altwork that allows you to get up and work standing for a while, or lie right back as though you're in a dentist's chair but without being, erm, in a dentist's chair. Looks like relief for the restless, out with repetitive strain injury (RSI). Does the ad inspire you to badger the boss for one of these? Che Voigt, Altwork, ergonomic work station, repe 2018-06-03T16:27:18Z https://addvertising.org/miu-miu-s-sisters-run-free-under-a-montana-sky. https://youtu.be/q_GDlq5wq2M https://youtu.be/q_GDlq5wq2M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q_GDlq5wq2M/hqdefault.jpg Miu Miu's sisters run free under a Montana sky Models Adut Akech, Jean Campbell, Abby Champion, Tang He, Meghan Roche, Aliet Sarah and Hailey Rhode Bieber star in what looks like a fun one to make! Prada subsidiary Miu Miu opens things right out with huge landscapes and a sense of emphemeral freedom - PLUS, you actually get a good look at the clothes. LIke it? Does it capture a sense of shared stories, sisterhood and strength? Miu Miu FW 2019, Adut Akech, Jean Campbell, Abby Champion, Tang He, Meghan Roche, Aliet Sarah, Hailey Rhode Bieber, fashion, women, sisterhood 2021-11-05T16:55:08Z https://addvertising.org/south-african-breweries-urge-collective-responsibility. https://youtu.be/H2KyQiw0f3Q https://youtu.be/H2KyQiw0f3Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H2KyQiw0f3Q/hqdefault.jpg South African breweries urge collective responsibility What do you think of this call for unity and being #ResponsibleTogether within the context of alcohol consumption, by the South African Breweries group? The agency which created the ad, Joe Public United, announced in June 2020 that it is now 60%-owned by black shareholders; four out of its five managing directors are black women. South Africa,which lies at the southernmost point of Africa and has a population of 58 million, has long been known for its struggles with racism; more recently it has become popular for its wines and as a luxury travel destination. South Africa, South African breweries, SAB, responsible alcohol consumption, diversity in South African advertising, racial equality in management, black women in management, media industry South Africa, Joe Public United 2020-07-06T08:31:01Z https://addvertising.org/glamour-grace-speed-chanel-roars-into-monte-carlo-for-cruise-2022-23. https://youtu.be/rX-X181e9ys https://youtu.be/rX-X181e9ys https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rX-X181e9ys/hqdefault.jpg Glamour, Grace, Speed: Chanel roars into Monte Carlo for Cruise 2022/23 Chanel launches its always eagerly awaited Cruise collection, this year by Virginie Viard, in retro style with this cinematic trailer set in the coastal glamour spot on Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Directed by father/daughter heavyweights Roman and Sofia Coppola, the fast-paced footage brings us a pop mosaic of Monegasque icons from its favourite pastimes to its princesses, featuring Vivienne Rohner, Blesnya Minher, HyunJi Shin, Mariam de Vinzelle and Lyna Khoudri. Those on the lookout for golden oldies and classic faces will not be disappointed, while the cruise-thirsty and fashion-conscious have plenty of fast thrills to enjoy. If it's moving a little too fast for your liking, or you just want to savour the collection itself, you can view the whole 15-minute production here: https://youtu.be/Hxev4f3ZZq0. Founded by Coco Chanel in 1910, Chanel took the fashion world by storm with creations and fabrics that highlighted simple lines, moving away from the hourglass-figure tradition and into an area more suited to flatter chests and leaner looks. Most of us are familiar with its legendary suits/jackets, while the Cruise collection is each year looked for with high anticipation by fashionistas across the world. What do you think of the quick-lens compendium of glamour approach captured in this one-minute campaign? Chanel Cruise 2022/2, luxury fashion, cruisewear 2022, Sofia Coppola commercials, Roman Coppola commercials, Monte Carlo 2022-05-09T08:23:28Z https://addvertising.org/tasty-human-cat-treats-for-halloween. https://youtu.be/0Dmewp8mLtg https://youtu.be/0Dmewp8mLtg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0Dmewp8mLtg/hqdefault.jpg 'Tasty human' cat treats for Halloween Fun 15 seconds riffing off the idea that the age-old idea that if our feline friends were bigger, like their lion and tiger relatives, they might just try to sneak a bite of their owners - what do you think of it? A timely warning as Halloween approaches that there is a big cat inside every little kitty? “I’m sure every cat owner would agree that their cat can be unpredictable at times,” said a Temptations spokesperson. “Knowing that our cats share some DNA with lions and tigers makes those creepy cat stares a little more ominous, and that’s what inspired us to create this new product. It’s a unique way to celebrate the Halloween season and make sure our cats have a more appropriate snack on the menu - hopefully.” The limited-edition scary snacks are actually chicken, liver and beef-flavoured. Are you a cat parent thankful to see this way to treat, or maybe trick, your pet/s this Halloween? TEMPTATIONS™ Tasty Human cat treats, cat commercials, funny ads, Jeff Low, Biscuit Filmworks, Mars Petcare, adam&eveDDB 2021-10-11T10:32:21Z https://addvertising.org/mission-impeccable-shoppable-fashion-with-a-fun-twist. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FrB663mBns https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FrB663mBns https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8FrB663mBns/hqdefault.jpg Mission Impeccable - shoppable fashion with a fun twist Ted Baker's put out a parody of a spy action movie. Whether you're watching out for fresh threads or listening out for the non-stop fashion puns (e.g. a villain called The Needle), it's a fun 3-minute watch. Directed by Guy Ritchie, and there's more to come. Crown&Owls, Poke agency, shoppable online fashion, Ted Baker new collections 2021-08-28T06:47:03Z https://addvertising.org/soon-everyone-will-be-losing-their-voice. https://youtu.be/OC-3RpCcp5o https://youtu.be/OC-3RpCcp5o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OC-3RpCcp5o/hqdefault.jpg Soon everyone will be losing their voice... India's video-on-demand service Sony LIV tackles a problem that'll strike a chord with many a football fan during the month-long World Cup 2018 in Russia. What do you think of it? World Cup Russia 2018, Sony LIV scream loud, football, Publicis Ambience, football India, funny ads 2018-08-02T00:11:20Z https://addvertising.org/virgin-fibre-fun-fab-and-fast. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSJQP_klQYY https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSJQP_klQYY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xSJQP_klQYY/hqdefault.jpg Virgin Fibre: Fun, fab and fast A 1'30" riff on the high-speed car chase through a tunnel to promote Virgin Media's fibre optic broadband network in the UK. Some 300 real and fictional characters hurtle along the futuristic 'tunnel' cable to make it onto our screens. Spot your favourite! BBH London, Virgin Fibre, VIVID 300, high-speed fibre optic TV, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/el-cupido-de-la-rutina-who-doesn-t-need-an-everyday-cupid. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f0C0aJGAc9o https://www.youtube.com/embed/f0C0aJGAc9o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f0C0aJGAc9o/hqdefault.jpg El Cupido de la rutina: Who doesn't need an everyday Cupid? Spain's national lottery is running a special edition for Valentine's Day 2018 and promoting it with an 'everyday Cupid' who reminds us to take care of the small things in our relationships as time goes by. How would you use 15 million euros to 'revive the flame'?? El Sorteo Extraordinario de San Valent Contrapunto BBDO, loteria nacional sorteo extraordinario san valentin 2018, anuncios divertidos, funny valentine's day ad, velentine's day 2018 2019-06-05T14:31:34Z https://addvertising.org/marmite-goes-full-puppet-for-first-times-and-freshers-week. https://youtu.be/zKAcp54Jp3E https://youtu.be/zKAcp54Jp3E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zKAcp54Jp3E/hqdefault.jpg Marmite goes full puppet for first times and freshers' week A lot of us in Britain are familiar with the yeasty spread Marmite, but a recent survey revealed that 43% of 18-24 year olds in the UK have never tried it. This shock horror revelation prompted the brand to get its skates on making a special effort to engage young people during freshers' week, when they're starting higher education courses and, um, expanding their horizones by trying new experiences. Made from made from by-products of beer brewing, Marmite is traditionally associated with boosting your B vitamin instake, and as traditionally a 'love it or hate it' product. What do you make of this suggestively humorous ad aimed at intriguing the uninitiated to the point of giving it a go? The dark salty spread was conceived during the late 19th century when the German scientist Justus von Liebig discovered that brewers' yeast could be concentrated, bottled and eaten - leading to the creation of specialised manufacturing plants in the UK. Introducing this particular ad campaign, the brand says: “Marmite is a brand which is embedded in UK culture, and so many of us have grown up with it. We pride ourselves on sparking debate and strong opinions and most consumers are either lovers or haters. However, when we saw the number of young adults who had never even tried it – we knew we had to do something to dare them to take the plunge and try our special spread. This campaign represents a step-change in the way we advertise Marmite – with a clear focus on driving trial and penetration. We want to recruit our next generation of lovers, and show young adults how to approach their first-time with Marmite.” Well? Love it or hate it? Marmite First Timers, Marmite advertising, puppets in advertising, adam&eveDDB 2023-10-03T16:37:23Z https://addvertising.org/elon-musk-foresees-a-glorious-future-for-autonomous-transport. https://youtu.be/GsMXQyZyF98 https://youtu.be/GsMXQyZyF98 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GsMXQyZyF98/hqdefault.jpg Elon Musk foresees "a glorious future" for autonomous transport Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented not only the Robotaxi self-driving car but also a concept vehicle capable of carrying up to 20 passengers at a glitzy event for the automotive and clean energy company's investors. Painting a rosy picture of increased safety, mobility, and environmental cleanliness as the Robotaxi / Cybercab models are rolled out - which Musk predicted could be happening by 2027 at a unit cost of some US$30,000 - the 53-year-old spoke eloquently and not without some humour of people owning 'flocks' of cars which they could 'shepherd'. He also outlined how humanoid robots (the Tesla one is called Optimus, and Optimua units served drinks and danced at the event) run on the same sets of artificial intelligence (AI) development as the vehicles. Some shades of environmentalists, or those who view the unstoppable surge of AI with a jaundiced eye, will point to the unimaginable demands for water and other natural resources incurred in the process of building ever-increasing numbers of personalised metal boxes, no matter how well manufactured or marketed. And some will simply turn the screen page with a sigh, fumbling for the keys of their gas-guzzling, growling, grumbling, divine, solid, simple old unit of enjoyment formerly known as Car. Your thoughts on Musk's vision as delivered here? Elon Musk Tesla Robotaxi, We Robot, Musk Robovan, autonomous transport, self-driving vehicles, humanoid robots, AI 2024-10-11T12:44:17Z https://addvertising.org/male-pole-dancer-laughs-off-spiteful-comments. https://youtu.be/7KS7MMiYIdQ https://youtu.be/7KS7MMiYIdQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7KS7MMiYIdQ/hqdefault.jpg Male pole dancer laughs off spiteful comments Choreographed by award-winning director/choreographer Jo Roy and featuring world pole dancing champion and Cirque du Soleil performer Alberto del Campo, this 1'25" piece was shot in one take, demonstrating the Spaniard's amazing flexibility and strength. Part of the #ILoveYouHater campaign, which encourages us to stay cool if we feel under attack from negative comments, 'The Pole' is for the fizzy drink Sprite, which belongs to Coca-Cola. What do you think of the ad? Does it do a good job of deflecting attention from spiteful behaviour and putting the focus firmly on athletic achievement? Do you think it's just a brand jumping on a hot topic to sell sugary drinks, or might it really help change behaviour in the face of nasty comments? Coca Cola ads, Alberto del Campo, pole-dancing, Sprite The Pole, Santo Buenos Aires 2019-03-05T06:37:41Z https://addvertising.org/heineken-brings-light-latin-touch-to-emerging-party-times. https://youtu.be/yYHcqzLIuQQ https://youtu.be/yYHcqzLIuQQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yYHcqzLIuQQ/hqdefault.jpg Heineken brings light Latin touch to emerging party times As many of us get back in touch with our inner party animal in the emergence from COVID-related restrictions, beer-maker Heineken brought a light Latin touch to the sensations and possible pitfalls involved in getting together over a few beers with this 'Home Gatherings' spot. Don't be a party-pooper - stay till the end to get the final twist. Heineken sponsored the Euro 2020 football championship held over to be played in the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus situation. The championship was won by Italy, where this ad originated, in a nail-biting finale versus England at Wembley in London. What do you think of the ad? Does it get you wiggling or giggling, or rushing to buy beers or set up a social event? Heineken Home Gatherings, funny ads, Heineken beer commercial, responsible beer drinking, home parties, Publicis Italy 2021-07-12T09:01:19Z https://addvertising.org/n26-reasons-to-change-your-bank. https://youtu.be/V7w7sX3aiyY https://youtu.be/V7w7sX3aiyY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V7w7sX3aiyY/hqdefault.jpg N26 reasons to change your bank Well, maybe you won't see 26 compelling reasons here, but German direct bank takes a good crack at the alphabet in under one minute to convince us of the value of their banking services. Operating throughout the eurozone and in the UK, N26 positions itself as the truly 'mobile bank'. What do you think of the ad? Intriguing at least? Like fellow disruptor Monzo, N26 uses the Mastercard rate for foreign transactions and facial/fingerprint recognition for security. N26, mobile banking, digital banking, challenger banks, facial recognition, fingerprint security 2019-07-19T07:24:53Z https://addvertising.org/sir-mark-rylance-let-s-rewild-banking. https://youtu.be/vuYI0VfaaqY https://youtu.be/vuYI0VfaaqY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vuYI0VfaaqY/hqdefault.jpg Sir Mark Rylance: "Let's rewild banking" Founded in 1980 with a mission to 'help create a society that protects and promotes quality of life and human dignity for all' by means of ethical banking, Triodos Bank is based in the Netherlands with branches in Belgium, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Spain. This one-minute 2020 ad celebrating the bank's 25-year presence in Britain features renowned English actor, theatre director, and playwright Sir Mark Rylance and launched a Refer a Friend scheme which includes donations to charity when new accounts are opened. If you're weary of Wolfie-Wall Street shenanigans and a global financial system which strips assets rather than building healthy societies, you may want to listen in to Sir Mark and his fellow Triodos supporters. The bank specialises in financing the kind of 'real' projects many of us may remember from childhood or aspire to as a better future, such as a senior citizen residence in a converted city hotel, local food cooperatives, or independent health and wellness centres. As the world grappled with the COVID-19 coronavirus and its economic fallout, Triodos Bank called on us all to help shift from 'grey inequality to a green, social economy', from 'profit for a few to value for each and every person'. Does the ad inspire you to join the Triodos banking movement? Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, chef Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall and author Bruce Parry are among the other celebrity activists endorsing Triodos. Triodos Bank, ethical banking, Sir Mark Rylance ad, sustainable economy, UK banking, celebrity banking endorsements, better future economy, Good Eggs agency 2020-11-06T11:09:02Z https://addvertising.org/colombia-lifecup-welcomes-new-vaginas-with-first-intimate-wash-for-trans-women. https://youtu.be/t9D_ItzAzcw https://youtu.be/t9D_ItzAzcw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t9D_ItzAzcw/hqdefault.jpg Colombia: LifeCup welcomes new vaginas with first intimate wash for trans women This campaign out of Colombia introduces a new product to help with the regeneration, hydration and skin care of the new vulvas of trans women – LifeFemT. Produced by LifeCup, the country's leading menstrual cup manufacturer, it's an intimate wash that has been designed specifically for trans women who have undergone gender affirmation surgery. One recent Canadian study suggests that nearly half of transgender and gender diverse participants with vaginoplasty experienced gynecological symptoms in the past year, including malodor, abnormal or disturbing discharge, and itching. LifeFemT is the first product on the market which fits the specific needs of trans women’s new vulvas, says the brand, addressing issues such as pH balance, hydration and bacterial flora, and tissue regeneration. While social media has provided the transgender population with improved visibility and acceptance, the rise in demand for invasive gender reassignment surgery has sparked concerns, particularly as procedures are increasingly being performed at younger ages. Worth more than US$623 million in 2022, the industry of sex reassignment surgery is expected to top US$1.95 billion in 2026. What do you think of this informative campaign's approach? LifeCup founders Romina Rizzi and Stephanie Larumbe said: “We have worked closely with the top gender affirmation surgeons in the country, as well as trans women, to develop a product which will actually be useful to them – it’s one thing that they don’t need to worry about, they can just pick up and know that it’s specially made for them, giving them the specific formula needed to help them care for their new vagina.” The formula for LifeFemT consists of amino acids, a lipid complex, as well as calendula, and aloe vera, and works to provide regeneration, hydration of the vulva and elasticity required by trans women’s new intimate area for their daily routine, says the brand. LifeCup Colombia, LifeFemT for trans women, trans women Colombia, intimate hygiene for trans women, gender reassignment follow-up products, Wunderman Thompson Colombia 2023-04-26T15:28:52Z https://addvertising.org/virgin-brings-a-fresh-touch-to-recruitment-advertising-with-secret-sauce. https://youtu.be/HvkxXShTo_4 https://youtu.be/HvkxXShTo_4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HvkxXShTo_4/hqdefault.jpg Virgin brings a fresh touch to recruitment advertising with 'Secret Sauce' Like all advertising, recruitment has had to come up with new ways to reach potential audience in a fast-moving landscape. What do you think of this effort by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, putting actual employees in front of the camera? Too contrived, or effective and fun? The brand known across five continents through varied services says: “For more than fifty years, Virgin has become known for recognising the greatest asset of any business is its people, and Secret Sauce celebrates just that. Virgin’s people are what sets Virgin apart, and the reason why so many of our customers choose to fly with us, bank with us, exercise with us, and more. It is wonderful to celebrate just a few of Virgin’s many unsung heroes in this way.” Branson - renowned for his approach of appearing himself in action-packed and humorous ads to promote his brands - is said to be delighted with the campaign, saying on his LInkedIn personal page that he smiles every time he watches it. Virgin Secret Sauce, recruitment ads, Cubaka 2024-02-12T12:43:31Z https://addvertising.org/stella-mccartney-fw21-striking-visual-allegory-reminds-us-we-are-all-animals. https://youtu.be/uq15IVporAc https://youtu.be/uq15IVporAc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uq15IVporAc/hqdefault.jpg Stella McCartney FW21: Striking visual allegory reminds us we are all animals "Birds, bears and humans, all treated the same," is part of the message in this visually striking showcase for Stella McCartney's Autumn 2021 collection. The eco-conscious daughter of power couple Paul and Linda, Stella has long been known for anti-fur and other environmentally friendly choices within her fashion design evolution, and this two-minute display, shot by Turkish photograher duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott around the streets of London, is a visual high point in her ongoing campaigning. What do you think of it? Do you tune in to the visual allegory alluding to broader world issues than mere fashion? Or do you think it's just fun, and an effective way of seeing clothes full-length and in 'real-life' situations, rather than suggested or barely visible as happens in some highly creative fashion ads? As Stella's team explains, the ad is "shot as a nature mockumentary narrated by legendary British comedian David Walliams, capturing a world where all species live in harmony. Our most sustainable collection ever is available now, kinder to our fellow creatures and Mother Earth. Having never used leather, feathers, fur or skins since day, join us in creating a fur-free society by signing @HSIGlobal's petition." Stella McCartney Our Time Has Come, Stella McCartney Autumn 2021 collection, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, fashion photography,eco-conscious fashion, fashion ads, women's fashion 2021, 2021-08-23T11:05:32Z https://addvertising.org/plan-an-effortless-night-with-uber. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zc_M8y2_o6Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/zc_M8y2_o6Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zc_M8y2_o6Y/hqdefault.jpg Plan an Effortless Night with Uber Another advert directed by the wonderful Kim Gehrig. You can count on Uber for a convenient ride wherever your evening plans take you. However, how they treat their team is a completely different matter. uber taxi driving London driving 2018-06-13T13:19:51Z https://addvertising.org/radox-shakes-out-the-dance-moves. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FO92KRmz6w https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FO92KRmz6w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8FO92KRmz6w/hqdefault.jpg Radox shakes out the dance moves It all depends how you're feeling.... This one-minute ad for Radox's shower gel range ad appeals to individuality and spontaneity rather than coy, misty shots of naked flesh in the shower! Fragrance can change your mood, best shower gels, Droga5 agency, emotion-based selling 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/defending-shared-values-lockheed-martin-stock-takes-off. https://youtu.be/IU9_f61WCwA https://youtu.be/IU9_f61WCwA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IU9_f61WCwA/hqdefault.jpg Defending shared values: Lockheed Martin stock takes off What do you think of this promotion from US defense giant Lockheed Martin? Are you loving the eye-catching images and strong messaging? Does the slick editing and narrative make for an appealing, reassuring campaign? Or do you find it a bit tasteless from a major arms manufacturer at a time when parts of the world are engaged in more than one publicly narrated/watched conflict? The promotional campaign, promising unparalelled expertise across air, land, sea, cyber and Space domains, was released shortly before the Russia/Ukraine situation, which has seen Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock surge by 18%. LMT is also in the headlines for a possible Spaceport and educational centre in the north-eastern city of Newcastle in the UK, and an upcoming US one billion-dollar investment in military manufacturing in the Middle Eastern nation of Saudi Arabia. In terms of civilian engineering, LMT's UK website says that an LMT career "can involve everything from safety to systems, testing, software. project management and more". Does this ad make an effective recruitment campaign? Lockheed Martin How We Protect What Matters Most, arms manufacturers, military engineering, defence advertising, global conflict, Lockheed Martin advertising, McCann 2022-03-08T09:46:44Z https://addvertising.org/sacre-bleu-gender-bending-football-from-french-telecomms. https://youtu.be/D_HPiaAx_QA https://youtu.be/D_HPiaAx_QA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D_HPiaAx_QA/hqdefault.jpg Sacré bleu! Gender-bending football from French telecomms Whether or not you're a footie fan, this ad for the Women's World Cup is interesting at different levels. It's being hailed by many - whether there's a gender preponderance in either direction, we don't know - as brilliant for its championing of women's equality in the beautiful game. Some voices are piping up to express concerns over the onslaught on our senses (e.g. 'I'll believe it when I see it') as artificial intelligence (AI) pursues its relentless gallop through reality. The telecomms company behind this ad campaign, Orange in France, has for years been developing computer vision and other AI techniques as part of a general trend which is ethically unregulated and therefore open to mis-application. Orange has been using large-scale image recognition - achievable only by machines - to reduce malfunctions and test compliance in fibre optics installations, for example. "These images have a triple objective: to monitor, to intervene as quickly as possible in the event of a problem and to penalize the operators found at fault," says Orange. Hm. Such techniques can also be used for facial recognition or speed-scanning of texts among fans at matches, ostensibly to avoid trouble before it arises. The Orange ad was itself created by an 'agency' which is an AI platform designed to meld human creatives with technology. Enjoy the championship, anyway! Orange France Women's World Cup 2023, VFX in ads, artificial intelligence in advertising, AI and commercials, women's football, Marcel agency 2023-07-19T12:08:53Z https://addvertising.org/fast-food-king-acknowledges-even-more-confusing-times-we-live-in. https://youtu.be/PihoSfE13o4 https://youtu.be/PihoSfE13o4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PihoSfE13o4/hqdefault.jpg Fast food king acknowledges 'even more confusing times' we live in If you like your humour deeply superficial, this campaign from fast food Burger King might appeal. Sly cultural references and amusing visual tie-ins form the imagery for an ad that will actually strike a deep chord in many of us. Life is confusing. What does it mean to be 'good' at anything? Hm, gosh, it's confusing. Founded in the USA in 1953, Burger King is sufficiently mature to be able to stand back from passing fads and fancies and take a broader look at what life's really all about. In this case, all the irony comes down to the promotion of the outlet's new chicken nuggets, which are in fact plant-based rather than involving any chicken. A passing fad, a clever ad, neither or both? Truth is, most of us can relate to both humour and the addictive appeal of continuity in an age of change.... Burger King Even More Confusing Times ad, plant-based fast food, meat free chicken nuggets, Burger King plant based chicken nuggets, funny ads, David Madrid agency 2022-04-27T12:05:52Z https://addvertising.org/emma-stone-s-cruella-de-vil-here-s-the-catch. https://youtu.be/JC0syNQqg6U https://youtu.be/JC0syNQqg6U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JC0syNQqg6U/hqdefault.jpg Emma Stone's Cruella de Vil: Here's the catch Check it out, fashionistas! Disney´s new adaptation of the classic children´s tale ´The 101 Dalmatians´, written by Dodie Smith, stars Academy Award (Oscar)-winning US actress Emma Stone as the villain Cruella de Vil - and she's toting a Louis Vuitton handbag! The film’s costume designer and two-time Oscar winner Jenny Beavan, chose to incorporate the iconic Louis Vuitton Capucines bag as part of de Vil’s look. In the story, Cruella's the stylish, fur-loving baddie who's after her old friend's Dalmatian puppies for their skins. As Beavan points out, the 'de vil' woman does have a style. It's only natural that glamour-heavy Hollywood would always home in on that. What does Stone think? "It does add a touch of class to this woman that she may not have previously had!" she concedes. What do you think of the ad? And the trend? Does this take product placement to a whole new level? Louis Vuitton Cruella and the Capucines, Disney's 101 Dalmatians 2021, Emma Stone Cruella, LV Capucine bag, luxury fashion in movies, 2023-11-26T20:04:40Z https://addvertising.org/deep-riverrock-delivers-a-refreshing-lesson-for-bowling-success. https://youtu.be/US_LgIjq7wA https://youtu.be/US_LgIjq7wA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/US_LgIjq7wA/hqdefault.jpg Deep RiverRock delivers a refreshing lesson for bowling success Water brand Deep RiverRock serves up a spot of slapstick in this 30-second ad to promote its hydration qualities - and only its hydration qualities. It's refreshing for those wearied by extravagant advertising promises of a product putting everything right in life. But then, it is produced by Coca-Cola, famous for its advertising dexterity. Bottled in County Antrim, Deep RiverRock is sold throughout Ireland, offering still, sparkling, and flavoured options. Deep RiverRock 'That’s Better', funny ads, Irish humour, water brands, Coca-Cola water brands, TBWA\Ireland 2025-04-09T09:03:10Z https://addvertising.org/is-your-household-reindeer-ready-this-christmas. https://youtu.be/v1wXIVYb49E https://youtu.be/v1wXIVYb49E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v1wXIVYb49E/hqdefault.jpg Is your household Reindeer Ready this Christmas? A stroppy teenager and family squabbles will strike a chord with many at any time of year, but especially Christmas. Fast food outlet McDonald's demonstrates its core value of instant cheerfulness for all ages with this not-too-cutesy animation that's both realistic and heart-warming, as Archie the playful 'reindeer' makes his appearance. Watch the story unfold and rate it! McDonalds, Christmas 2019, family at Christmas, fast food, reindeer ready, Archie the reindeer, Outsider, Passion Animation Studio 2019-11-18T09:27:01Z https://addvertising.org/flash-dog-love-or-hate. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIR5dNN7o1w https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIR5dNN7o1w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BIR5dNN7o1w/hqdefault.jpg Flash dog - love or hate? Here's one for Flash floor cleaner that you'll probably either replay compulsively or throw something at - particularly if you're a Queen fan! Leo Burnett agency, P&G, singing dog, Flash floor cleaner, how to get rid of dog mud 2021-07-14T01:09:58Z https://addvertising.org/t-nia-miller-x-nspcc-offer-parents-support-for-the-good-the-bad-and-the-baffling. https://youtu.be/O_NIN25GLy0 https://youtu.be/O_NIN25GLy0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_NIN25GLy0/hqdefault.jpg T'Nia Miller x NSPCC offer parents support for "the good, the bad and the baffling" What do you think of this campaign by British children's charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), using spoken and visual imagery to reassure parents? It's been launched after a survey from NSPCC revealed that "three in four (75%) UK parents with children under five are anxious about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing while a majority of parents (57%) say that they think parenting is harder now that it was when they were growing up". The charity, which was set up in 1884 by Victorian minister and reformer Benjamin Waugh, reports that calls to their Helpline from adults with concerns about children’s mental health are on the increase. This campaign is presented by actor T’Nia Miller ('Years and Years', 'The Haunting of Bly Manor', and 'Sex Education'). “It was such an honour to be a very small part of the really important work that the NSPCC does," says Miller. "When I first read the poem I was so moved and as a parent of two I related in many ways. Parenting isn’t easy. It’s the hardest job on earth - so it’s important that we start with parents so that children can grow and flourish”. Does the campaign strike a chord with you? The NSPCC says: "Whatever family life brings,we’re here for parents and carers. Whether you’re struggling with your baby’s bedtime routine or wrestling with how to have an awkward conversation with your teenager. We rely on research you can trust to create advice you can use. For the good, the bad and the baffling". NSPCC Parenting, NSPCC x T'Nia Miller, children UK, British parents, parenting, poet Darren Smith, artist Martina Lang, Bandicoot TV 2024-08-28T11:12:52Z https://addvertising.org/a-hostel-fit-for-a-queen-diva. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nsYIDBbtE_A https://www.youtube.com/embed/nsYIDBbtE_A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nsYIDBbtE_A/hqdefault.jpg A Hostel Fit for a Queen Diva A funny and creative advert by HostelWorld, an online hostel booking program that attempts to bust common myths surrounding hostels. They showcase legendary queen diva Mariah Carey not only staying in a hostel but also enjoying herself to disprove the notion's that hostels are dirty, have no privacy, are dangerous, etc.. HostelWorld now has a new and unusual slogan "We have hostels to satisfy any diva!". Who knew a hostel would be Mariah Carey's next vacation location? HostelWorld, Mariah Carey, Blink, Diva, Hostel 2024-08-28T11:15:50Z https://addvertising.org/farewell-to-iconic-vw-beetle. https://youtu.be/uKuYXNLGlOc https://youtu.be/uKuYXNLGlOc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uKuYXNLGlOc/hqdefault.jpg Farewell to iconic VW Beetle The distinctive and much-loved Beetle/Bug car by 'people's car' Volkswagen (VW) has reached the end of its road. Whether you're an owner, admirer, and/or a fan of the 'Herbie: The Love Bug' film series it spawned, this 1'30" mini-movie is worth a watch. Does it capture the spirit of the design that started as a project to motorise the masses in Hitler's Germany and went on to become a popular icon of the Sixties? Animation buffs in particular will be interested to know that the spot is produced in Rotoscope, a technique in which the film is shot live and then drawn over frame by frame. VW Beetle, classic cars, the last mile, Rotoscope, animation, end of Beetle production, Johannes Leonardo agency 2020-01-07T09:33:08Z https://addvertising.org/lacoste-change-son-logo-lacoste-changes-its-crocodile-logo. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTYcvxnKomo https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTYcvxnKomo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xTYcvxnKomo/hqdefault.jpg Lacoste change son logo; Lacoste changes its crocodile logo Pour la premi BETC Paris, Lacoste Save our species, Lacoste logo change, fashion and environment, species extinction 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/beauty-of-broken-addresses-loss-by-suicide. https://youtu.be/B_5SG2lbJyI https://youtu.be/B_5SG2lbJyI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B_5SG2lbJyI/hqdefault.jpg 'Beauty of Broken' addresses loss by suicide According to the World Health Organization, "more than 720 000 people die due to suicide every year". This two-minute campaign uses the Japanese art of kintsugi - repairing broken ceramics with molten gold - as a metaphor for healing for those who are left behind after a suicide in the family. As the US orgnisation behind the campaign says, it aims to transform "the fragility of grief into a message of hope and healing through the Japanese art of kintsugi. We hope Beauty of Broken brings visibility to families affected by suicide loss and opens hearts to their healing. Each golden scar symbolizes a child finding joy again, a parent rebuilding strength, a family learning to live again". What do you think of the campaign around this emotionally highly-charged issue? Project Unbroken 'Beauty of Broken' 2025, loss by suicide, help for families after suicide, healing, kintsugi, Tombras agency 2025-12-02T17:53:20Z https://addvertising.org/under-the-covers-lying-second-hand-lovers. https://youtu.be/xXlBdXh6Jwg https://youtu.be/xXlBdXh6Jwg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xXlBdXh6Jwg/hqdefault.jpg Under the covers, Lying second-hand lovers... Mesmerising video for/from Israeli songwriter and director Oren Lavie involving gentle sound and movement. Choreographic patterns and unreal visuals reflect the ebb and flow of a relationship. What do you make of it? Oren Lavie, Maya Brinner, music videos, choreography, Bedroom Crimes trilogy, dancers 2018-07-04T05:31:02Z https://addvertising.org/big-narstie-tackles-unwanted-pix-on-badoo. https://youtu.be/sImApMLJqZc https://youtu.be/sImApMLJqZc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sImApMLJqZc/hqdefault.jpg Big Narstie tackles unwanted pix on Badoo 'Date honestly' is the message from dating app Badoo, which brings a light touch to the ongoing issue of unwanted 'dick pics' in this campaign. You'll need to watch the whole 2'20" to get the full effect as Badoo presents its Private Detector, software it's brought in to prevent dating participants from being sent unsolicited images of other members' members. As British rapper Big Narstie says, offering premature pix of your sausage is, to say the least, unnecessary. The safety feature uses artificial intelligence to picks up dick pics, nudes. and any other type of images that are of an intimate nature and blurs out the content so that the recipient can choose to see it or not. "Don't forget, build the vibe and get consent first," says Badoo. What do you think of this treatment to explain why Badoo is curbing behaviour which continues to put off/puzzle/disgust many female daters? Will it help men get the message? Badoo Private Detector, Badoo date honestly, dating apps, unwanted dick pics, sexual consent, Big Narstie, Neurads,Grayling 2020-08-14T10:18:16Z https://addvertising.org/idris-elba-s-looking-for-a-valentine. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHfdla3I9do https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHfdla3I9do https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vHfdla3I9do/hqdefault.jpg Idris Elba's looking for a Valentine Fancy a Valentines Day date with British actor Idris Elba, of 'The Wire' and 'Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom' fame? The man Steven Spielberg said would be his favourite as the next James Bond invites you to pound his yams and get "anything you want" for dessert - all in a very good cause. Btw, 44-year-old Idris said he reckons he's too old for the 007 part, but this campaign shows he's certainly up for creating a memorable evening. Valentine's Day 2017, Omaze, educating and empowering girls in Africa, women everywhere can lead, Idris Elba charity 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/swiss-cheese-countryside-and-coca-cola. https://youtu.be/R6J8aqQUw6w https://youtu.be/R6J8aqQUw6w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R6J8aqQUw6w/hqdefault.jpg Swiss cheese, countryside, and Coca Cola Soft drinks giant Coca Cola - famed for some of the world's zingiest, blingiest and buffest commercials - pushes the boat out with a new kind of story-telling in this short version of its Coke x Meals campaigns. Set in Berne, Switzerland, the ad highlights the simple joys of friendship and family, amid a wholesome country setting. What do you think? Yeah, that works, a cool Coke does go down well with fresh farm produce? Or come on, healthy eaters are not into your fizzy gut-rot? Or just enjoying the images of a truly good life which Coca Cola has always known how to illustrate so well? Coca Cola Switzerland, Coke x meals, Swiss advertising, commercials in German 2021-01-09T20:27:56Z https://addvertising.org/new-zealand-cops-crushing-it. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f9psILoYmCc https://www.youtube.com/embed/f9psILoYmCc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f9psILoYmCc/hqdefault.jpg New Zealand cops crushing it This has to be the first police recruitment campaign you actually want to watch all the way through! Dozens of real cops in New Zealand run, tumble and talk us through a fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek mini-movie. They're after true diversity - yep, spot that police cat! - and the ad makes all the relevant points with deft humour. It might just make you want to up and emigrate to get in on this kind of action. Ogilvy New Zealand, New Zealand police recruitment video, police recruitment campaigns, police cat, funny commercials 2018-05-14T05:06:18Z https://addvertising.org/world-s-first-robotic-vertical-farm. https://youtu.be/uVXUg4riWKQ https://youtu.be/uVXUg4riWKQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uVXUg4riWKQ/hqdefault.jpg World’s first robotic vertical farm Set up in 1996 in Norway by Jakob Hatteland and Ingvar Hognaland, AutoStore went commercial in 2004 and is today recognised as a worldwide logistics standard for efficient automated warehousing and order fulfilment across multiple industries. In this campaign, it promotes Opollo Farm - a modular, fully automated facility in Arizona, where "robots grow leafy greens in just 15 days using 95% less water than traditional farming". Opollo Farm is already supplying Whole Foods Market stores in Phoenix, it boasts. You may recall that Whole Foods was bought up by multinational technology giant Amazon in 2017. Amid increasing protests by farmers under threat from galloping commercial imperatives, you don't need to be an environmentalist to question the value of systems which often appear to be in battle rather than harmony with Nature. Intensive farming has already been demonstrated as stripping the soil of the nutrients in crops and livestock. Today's tech uses immense amounts of water, largely for cooling purposes. So too does enery production, and the robots handling initiatives like Opollo Farm themselves require energy, bringing into question the ultimate accuracy of the contention of using less water. As food production hurtles towards increased volume with diminishing value, a tipping-point approach may be approaching. There's no denying the convenience and often the value of automated workforces or Amazon-led delivery standards: AutoStore underscores the importance of hydroponic, pesticide-free cultivation; year-round, high-density harvests; and scalable design for urban food production. But the question stands with regard to this and other ads: Idyllic, horrifying, or just another faltering step in human lifestyle evolution? AutoStore Opollo Farm, robot farmers, food logistics, automated vertical farming, OnePointOne vertical farming, hydroponic farms, food sustainability, global food system 2025-05-15T13:43:19Z https://addvertising.org/barbie-creator-de-genders-dolls. https://youtu.be/Vq8BIkU7mZ0 https://youtu.be/Vq8BIkU7mZ0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vq8BIkU7mZ0/hqdefault.jpg Barbie creator de-genders dolls Toy giant Mattel, which created the much-loved and oft-reviled Barbie doll, continues its inclusivity drive with a new range of dolls called Creatable World. Kids - that's right, kids not just girls - create the dolls for themselves out of kits. What do you think? Some say it's political correctness gone mad, others that it's going to confuse children unnecessarily, others that it's high time kids were able to explore within a less rigid framework when at play. Mattel, Creatable World, gender stereotyping, toys, gender free toys, Barbie, children, kids, playtime 2019-10-24T16:53:49Z https://addvertising.org/slick-parody-of-movie-star-s-precious-time. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4PxKcOYiJDg https://www.youtube.com/embed/4PxKcOYiJDg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4PxKcOYiJDg/hqdefault.jpg Slick parody of movie star's precious time BT's Fast Just Got Faster ad with Ryan Reynolds is a good chuckle - love the door gag. And it gets the message across in 30 seconds! AMV BBDO, Gary Lathwell, Richard Peretti, comparative broadband, BT versus Sky broadband 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/nike-pays-tribute-to-ongoing-legacy-of-virgil-abloh. https://youtu.be/gac1DLBXvDs https://youtu.be/gac1DLBXvDs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gac1DLBXvDs/hqdefault.jpg Nike pays tribute to ongoing legacy of Virgil Abloh Late US designer and entrepreneur Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) blazed a trail for himself in the world of fashion, particularly sneakers such as the Louis Vuitton and Nike Air Force 1 which became collectors' items in his own lifetime, but this campaign remembers him more for his personal qualities of leadership, humility and inspiration. Shaped by hip-hop culture, the trained architect and artist was renowned almost as much for his encouragent of black students through the Virgil Abloh 'Post-Modern' Scholarship Fund and other initiatives as for his own design triumphs. A fashion show tribute by French luxury conglomerate LVMH last year was attended by a multitude of high-profile names includingKanye West, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, ASAP Rocky, Bella Hadid, Pharrell Williams, Tahar Rahim, Venus Williams, Joe Jonas, Ricky Martin, Jeremy Pope, 21 Savage, Joan Smalls, and Bernard Arnault. What do you think of this campaign by Nike - does it inspite and teach us something about the man behind the designs? How important is it for brands to honour their creatives and do you like the approach taken here? Nike Give, Nike Vigil Abloh, Nike commercials, fasion designer Virgil Abloh, black role model, sneakerheads 2022-12-29T10:17:44Z https://addvertising.org/bank-pomoze-we-wszystkim. https://www.youtube.com/embed/43q6zrnPHbw https://www.youtube.com/embed/43q6zrnPHbw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/43q6zrnPHbw/hqdefault.jpg Bank pomoze we wszystkim? Light flickers....probably ghosts!.....confusion around...but no worries - Polish Bank PKO is there with their loan!!...so all is good :-) bank, finance, familly, emergency 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/let-your-inner-child-shine. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YqgoUWPx4eE https://www.youtube.com/embed/YqgoUWPx4eE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YqgoUWPx4eE/hqdefault.jpg Let your inner child shine! Had a problem with home damage recently? UK department store, John Lewis attempts to present its insurance plan in a humorous and light hearted way. John Lewis, Tiny Dancer, adam&eveDDB, insurance 2018-06-03T15:14:23Z https://addvertising.org/burger-company-we-re-on-a-mission-and-it-s-not-to-mars. https://youtu.be/iTVXT7zA16s https://youtu.be/iTVXT7zA16s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iTVXT7zA16s/hqdefault.jpg Burger company: "We're on a mission and it's not to Mars" U.S. start-up Impossible Foods is on a mission to get us hooked on their burgers. With burger joints seemingly currently springing up on every corner across our cities, many of us will groan at this news. But wait! It's not called Impossible for nothing: the company's burgers and other food products are meat-free. In a recreation of the moon-landing, and a sly parody of the modern-day Space Race, this ad shows a space explorer 'discovering' all the wonders of planet Earth for the first time. "Everything is here," he breathes in awe. Do you like the ad? Have you sampled an Impossible Burger? Can't wait for them to reach other continents? Or are you just a plant-based eater who doesn't need or want food to imitate meat in any case? Meat-free burgers, Impossible Foods, beef industry, healthy eating, #MissionEarth, environment 2018-08-12T07:44:28Z https://addvertising.org/chinese-children-tell-touching-story-in-sign-language. https://youtu.be/xV0rq9MUID8 https://youtu.be/xV0rq9MUID8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xV0rq9MUID8/hqdefault.jpg Chinese children tell touching story in sign-language Worth watching the whole two minutes or you won't get the full impact - or even the point - of this tale of two children unfolded by Baidu, China's top search engine and a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 2000 by Internet pioneer Robin Li, Baidu partnered with China Mobile in 2018 to collaborate on AI and 5G-related projects, including driverless cars. Pointing out that AI is increasingly present in our lives, Robin Li said, "The combination of AI and telecommunications has huge room for innovation and will create more new experiences for users.” AI and the technology around image and voice recognition in general is increasingly a cause of concern both in terms of its effect on the human immune system and the uses it can be put to. Meanwhile, for most of us and for the families depicted in this emotive ad, tech does indeed continue to open up remarkable new horizons. Baidu, sign language, Chinese commercials, deaf-mute children, China, AI China, Chinese artificial intelligence, search engine China, F5 Shanghai 2020-04-23T08:37:13Z https://addvertising.org/what-s-wrong-with-just-being-a-girl. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A2oXWOyG9r8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/A2oXWOyG9r8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A2oXWOyG9r8/hqdefault.jpg What's wrong with just being a girl? Barbie announced that they are committed to making girls feel empowered by giving them more role models because "girls need them now more than ever." In the line of "role model" Barbies, there are various different accomplished women featured, such as Olympic gymnast, Gabby Douglas, and football player Sara Gama. All of the women who are included in the line have a variety of different achievements. Do you think Barbie is doing good with their new line? Or are we pushing the idea that girls should strive to be something extraordinary even when it comes to the dolls they play with at too young of an age? Is it starting to be seen as "wrong" to want to just play with makeup and clothes? Let us know your thoughts... barbie, women's day, BBDO San Francisco, role models 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/eurostar-kalis-uchis-make-train-travel-just-wonderful. https://youtu.be/Z943K7YDxtM https://youtu.be/Z943K7YDxtM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z943K7YDxtM/hqdefault.jpg Eurostar, Kali Uchis make train travel "just wonderful" Regular train travellers may not need to be told about the charms of rail journeys, but nonetheless can have an opinion on how this ad captures the moments. It's the result of a 'new' Eurostar, a full merger between the original with fellow European high-speed train operator Thalys. The two lines crossed European borders for the first time by high-speed train nearly 30 years ago, opening European train travel to a new generation of business and leisure passengers. Since then, travelling by train between London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne and Paris has become a new norm. "Travel inspires us and renews our sense of creativity, which we wanted to bring to life in our new campaign. We wanted to create the feeling of excitement customers feel when they are about to embark on a journey to discover Europe. We have packed the commercial....with hidden details for the public to enjoy and discover the more they revisit, in the same way we explore our destinations," says Eurostar, which aims to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030. Proffering a 'premium' experience presenting as upbeat and inclusive, the half-real, half-animation piece is playing to mixed reviews: some love the sense of freedom and adventure implied across attractive landscapes, with a soundtrack 'In My Dreams' by Colombian-US singer Kali Uchis; others call out unnecessary, heavy-handed political correctness. Your reactions? Eurostar Together We Go Further, Eurostar, Thalys trains, animated ads, Kali Uchis, European rail travel, adam&eveDDB, DDB Paris 2023-10-20T09:29:21Z https://addvertising.org/if-you-ever-thought-matthew-mcconaughey-was-a-bit-two-dimensional. https://youtu.be/BLuqtTn4610 https://youtu.be/BLuqtTn4610 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BLuqtTn4610/hqdefault.jpg If you ever thought Matthew McConaughey was a bit two-dimensional... .. you won't be as surprised as the rest of us at this commercial from US snack Doritos! The first weekend in February sees the National Football League culminate in the Super Bowl championship game weekend, and the commercials served up at half-time and other intervals attract almost as much attention as the game itself in some circles. As you'd imagine, tasty snacks that can be consumed along with beers and other beverages without taking your eyes off the match as it unfolds are among the biggest advertisers. Doritos announced its 3D Spicy Ranch and Chili Cheese Nacho snacks at the end of last year and here creates an eye-catching and occasionally alarming portrayal of US actor Matthew McConaughey. Instead of the Frito-Lay brand's traditional flat triangles, these Doritos come in a conical shape, and Matthew goes flat too to make the point that 3D is better... What do you think of the commercial? Doritos Super Bowl 2021, Flat Matthew, funny ads, Matthew McConaughey in commercials, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners 2023-06-15T11:01:23Z https://addvertising.org/russian-bear-in-the-bedroom. https://youtu.be/82XHjM7GmC8 https://youtu.be/82XHjM7GmC8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/82XHjM7GmC8/hqdefault.jpg Russian bear in the bedroom ...as part of this zany ad for Russian car manufacturer Lada, promoting its Xray 'wild by nature' SUV. How does the wild and urban mix strike you? 'It's a mish-mash', or 'this is how I want my life to be'? Lada, car ads, Russian cars, Bazelevs 2020-11-30T01:35:10Z https://addvertising.org/high-contrast-furniture-helps-visually-impaired-feel-at-home-again. https://youtu.be/T6yb5nZBX9U https://youtu.be/T6yb5nZBX9U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T6yb5nZBX9U/hqdefault.jpg High-contrast furniture helps visually impaired feel at home again This home innovation out of Thailand is the world's first range of furniture designed to help those who are visually impaired to perceive their home around them and enjoy it again in better focus. The vision enhancement method is based around high levels of colour contrast. Apparently, 90% of furniture makers use similar colour shades, meaning that most pieces of furniture have low contrast levels in terms of colour. HomePro 7:1 furniture, visually impaired, W3C, vision enhancement, color contrast, BBDO Bangkok 2019-05-08T05:30:35Z https://addvertising.org/dolce-gabbana-bags-fly-down-the-runway-at-milan-fashion-week. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DvhbJKNsXGI https://www.youtube.com/embed/DvhbJKNsXGI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DvhbJKNsXGI/hqdefault.jpg Dolce & Gabbana bags fly down the runway at Milan Fashion Week Are models going to become a thing of the past? After Dolce & Gabbana's show in Milan Fashion Week 2018, we are mesmerized by the way they modeled their bags. The show was delayed nearly an hour because of it, for everyone in the audience was required to turn off their wifi and bluetooth. Are you a fan of Dolce & Gabbana's creative approach? Dolce & Gabbana, drones, Milan, fashion week, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/louis-vuitton-x-alex-israel-california-dreaming. https://youtu.be/5-q59O9pZo8 https://youtu.be/5-q59O9pZo8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5-q59O9pZo8/hqdefault.jpg Louis Vuitton x Alex Israel = California Dreaming Well, that's just one of the fragrances presented in this 3D parade of West Coast lifestyle. Created by US multimedia artist Alex Israel, it takes us along a whimsical boulevard as people indulge in their activities, from morning yoga to a sunset drive, and on to a late-night film in the City of Angels. Israel is described by art gallery Almie Rech as an artist who "explores the iconography of his hometown, the Hollywood film industry, and the cult of celebrity, embracing its clichés and styles, and posits Los Angeles as central to an understanding of American culture and the American dream". What do you think of this collaboration with the classic French brand Louis Vuitton *LV), renowned for its luxury luggage, some surprising advertising partnerships, and now colognes? LV says its cologne collection Ocean BLVD is "a 3D masterpiece born from the collaboration between the Maison and artist Alex Israel, comes to life in an animated film – with each quintessential Los Angeles scene presenting a Louis Vuitton Cologne. Embodying the essence of the West Coast, the scenography evokes contemporary Californian architecture, referencing the unique chromatic palette, spirit and inspiration of the featured Colognes". The fragrances themselves have been created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, a 62-year-old Master Perfumer from a long family line of professionals in the fragrance sector. Since joining LV in 2012, he has created over 30 fragrances for this Maison alone, distinguishing himself by offering unique, custom-made perfumes for individual clients. Louis Vuitton Cologne Perfume Collection, Louis Vuitton and Alex Israel, LV 3D animation commercial, 2024-08-28T11:08:31Z https://addvertising.org/the-diana-award-nipping-bullying-in-the-bud-in-uk-schools. https://youtu.be/NY2cmtOlXpo https://youtu.be/NY2cmtOlXpo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NY2cmtOlXpo/hqdefault.jpg The Diana Award: Nipping bullying in the bud in UK schools The Nationwide Building Society in the United Kingdom here presents its ongoing partnership with The Diana Award, named after the late Diana, Princess of Wales, which is awarded to "Young people who work to improve the lives of others". The campaign aims to nip bullying in the bud at an early age/stage by providing 10,000 more special ambassadors in schools so that children who experience bullying have someone to talk to. The fresh wave of Anti-Bullying Ambassadors being trained in hundreds of primary schools across the nation, are themselves schoolkids. They are taught to spot the signs and to support other children experiencing challenges. The Diana Award has already trained more than 35,000 youngsters as Ambassadors in some 4,000 UK schools. It's estimated that 24,000 children miss school every day in Britain because of bullying. What do you think of the campaign? Nationwide anti-bullying, Nationwide and The Diana Award, children's education, children's wellbeing, anti-bullying ambassadors, bullying in UK schools, VCCP London 2023-08-21T22:06:28Z https://addvertising.org/dan-levy-aubrey-plaza-deliver-deadpan-take-on-loewe-spelling-challenge. https://youtu.be/ihIZVg1-ztM https://youtu.be/ihIZVg1-ztM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ihIZVg1-ztM/hqdefault.jpg Dan Levy, Aubrey Plaza deliver deadpan take on LOEWE spelling challenge Fans of Dan Levy - star of Emmy Award-winning Netflix show 'Schitt's Creek' - and US comedian/actress Aubrey Plaza ('The White Lotus', 'Parks and Recreation') won't be the only ones to find this quirky 2'30" ad for Spanish fashion house LOEWE amusing. In a 2023 interview with media company The Business of Fashion (BoF), Levy stressed the importance of defeding one's personal vision in creative/commercial endeavours. 'Schitt's Creek' began as a bare-bones-budget Canadian production and became a worldwide sensation during the pandemic. “We went and made something with absolutely no outside opinions, and because the stakes were so low, we were able to really kind of make the show for ourselves,” says Levy. “So what we made was quite pure.” The series, which managed to blend creative originality with universal appeal, was characterised by a deadpan approach that finds its way into this luxury label campaign. LOEWE's creative director Jonathan Anderson’s designs have also earned him both critical acclaim and commercial success, says BoF. "What unites their work is a real commitment to personal vision." This ad marks a new departure for LOEWE, whose advertising hitherto has been building a solid reputation for swinging smoothly from high art to hands-on craftsmanship. What do you think of the venture into this level of humour? LOEWE Decades of Confusion, Dan Levy, Jonathan Anderson, Aubrey Plaza, luxury fashion ads 2024-03-28T15:33:21Z https://addvertising.org/brazilian-actress-lures-a-young-man-to-pursue-his-watery-love. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLm_ANEiHIM https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLm_ANEiHIM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LLm_ANEiHIM/hqdefault.jpg Brazilian actress lures a young man to pursue his watery love A young man is beguiled into the sea in pursuit of the enchanting mermaid swimming alongside his car. And the siren, played by Brazilian actress Marina Ruy Barbosa, shares his passion... She told the entertainment website Purepeople that she enjoyed doing this Renault commercial despite spending 15 hours in a cold swimming pool and that she's proud of the result. Marina Ruy Barbosa se transformou em sereia para a nova campanha da Renault e ficou 15 horas dentro da piscina. Ao Purepeople, a atriz falou sobre a experi DPZ&T Sao Paulo, Renault car ads, Marina Ruy Barbosa commercial, mermaid car commercial, Brazilian ads 2021-06-11T00:16:07Z https://addvertising.org/dogs-trust-tv-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IrJhlVODG3w https://www.youtube.com/embed/IrJhlVODG3w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IrJhlVODG3w/hqdefault.jpg Dogs Trust TV Ad The campaign is trying to raise awareness of hundreds of dogs at Dogs Trust Dog 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/on-your-child-s-life-fire-kills-british-tv-advertisement. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sJqByQLnv6Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/sJqByQLnv6Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sJqByQLnv6Y/hqdefault.jpg "On Your Child's Life - Fire Kills" British TV Advertisement Fire sad 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/fast-food-fast-fight-nothing-stunted-about-this-action. https://youtu.be/8mmfVgYEUiw https://youtu.be/8mmfVgYEUiw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8mmfVgYEUiw/hqdefault.jpg Fast food, fast fight: Nothing stunted about this action We've all felt like this about the last item of food on the plate, right? Stuntman turned film-maker David Leitch ramps up the action for U.S. fast-food chain Taco Bell in a martial arts/cartoon mash-up that's worthy of a full-on Hollywood action-movie scene. The message is that a party pack is generous enough to keep everyone happy. Are you enjoying the wit, cracking your knuckles ready to fight, or just wondering what's going to happen when there's the inevitable last-nacho-on-the-party-pack-plate scenario? Taco Bell Nacho Fight, fast food, David Leitch, funny ads, Deutsch LA 2020-03-14T04:20:08Z https://addvertising.org/maternity-packs-for-11-year-olds. https://youtu.be/m3eLMrbhOyU https://youtu.be/m3eLMrbhOyU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m3eLMrbhOyU/hqdefault.jpg Maternity packs for 11-year-olds This 1'30" campaign tackles a difficult topic - that of very young girls becoming mothers - with a veneer of happy-seeming packaging and music. The innocent, joyful tone mutates into more sinister chords as horrifying figures about the reality of such young pregnancies are 'unwrapped'. Do you think it is effective? child pregnancies, sexual exploitation, child abuse, unwanted pregnancies, age of consent, child brides, statutory rape, hasan & partners Helsinki 2018-07-23T12:12:03Z https://addvertising.org/dancing-car-yangwang-u9-ups-the-performance-ante. https://youtu.be/c5SscJOrBWw https://youtu.be/c5SscJOrBWw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5SscJOrBWw/hqdefault.jpg 'Dancing' car: YangWang U9 ups the performance ante Whoa, what? A 'dancing' car? Well, it may not be Nureyev, but the just-launched YangWang U9 electric vehicle - price tag of 1.68 million yuan (236,000 USD) - is certainly an eye-catcher in an increasingly competitive and fast-developing market. "The all-electric supercar sits on the e4 platform and is equipped with BYD's Disus X suspension system, which enables it to drive on three wheels, jump, or dance," explains CarNewsChina. "Four electric motors power the EV with a total output of 960 kW (1287 hp) and 1,680 Nm peak torque". Right, okay. The luxury EV, set to rival Ferrari and Lamborghini, has been developed by publicly listed Chinese multinational manufacturing company BYD. What do you think of the footage? YangWang U9, BYD electric luxury vehicle, luxury EVs, CarNewsChina 2024-08-28T11:12:12Z https://addvertising.org/spanish-lottery-bets-on-unity-in-christmas-message. https://youtu.be/ZcWQ3PdDLj4 https://youtu.be/ZcWQ3PdDLj4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZcWQ3PdDLj4/hqdefault.jpg Spanish lottery bets on unity in Christmas message The ad for Spain's Christmas lottery El Gordo - The Fat One - is eagerly awaited as the harbinger of seasonal good cheer, and tends to carry a down-to-earth yet magical message based around its core values of solidarity and generosity. This year is no different: you don't need to be a Spanish-speaker to catch the frisson of excitement running through the remote mountain village as a clandestine delivery kicks off a torrent of goodwill 'secret Santa' giving in the picturesque snowbound surroundings. The tagline is 'the lottery that unites us' (e sorteo que nos une) and the 2021 messages urges sharing good luck with those we share life with. Nowadays commanding a pot of some 2.5 billion euros, with a jackpot round 750 million, El Gordo has been running since 1812. Talking of millions, Spaniards band together at work, in families and among friends to secure a 'décimo' or fraction of a ticket, and keep a close eye on TVs across the nation on December 22nd as pupils of the San Ildefonso school (formerly for orphans) sing out the winning numbers. What do you think of this year's campaign, which comes after many months of lockdowns and other Covid-19 related restrictions? Loteria Nacional anuncio 2021, El Gordo anuncio 2021, Christmas ads 2021, Spanish National Lottery ad, BBDO 2021-11-16T08:57:34Z https://addvertising.org/linus-sandgren-s-night-time-drama-for-vw. https://youtu.be/s7UCoVJu72Q https://youtu.be/s7UCoVJu72Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s7UCoVJu72Q/hqdefault.jpg Linus Sandgren's night-time drama for VW The first Volkswagen model available with a Night Vision assist system draws attention to itself with this two-minute everyday drama. A thermal image camera (infrared camera) integrated at the front of the car registers infrared radiation and can detect and warn the driver of people or animals from 10m-130m ahead. See how it plays out in this campaign, and let us know what you think. Fans of Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren ('La La Land', 'No Time to Die') may recognise his touch in the shooting, while the music was created by film score composer and pianist Carlos Cipa. Does the piece make you see the VW Touareg in a favourable new light, did you get drawn into the story, or are you thinking that's two minutes of your life you'll never get back? Volkswagen Touareg Night Vision, driving at night, VW safety, Linus Sandgren, Carlos Cipa, adam&eveDDB, New Land 2021-01-28T05:59:59Z https://addvertising.org/uber-says-this-is-closer-than-you-think. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuWOUEFB_IQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuWOUEFB_IQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JuWOUEFB_IQ/hqdefault.jpg Uber says this is 'closer than you think' Sound a bit sinister? Depends on your point of view. Transport network Uber is developing flying taxis - take a look at how they see the future and vote or comment! Is it going to help on a snowy day in London? Just how much noise pollution is it going to add to our lives? Does it look a bit elitist? Or are you just thinking, great, more room at street level for those of us who aren't good with heights? Uber Elevate, Uber Air, flying taxis, urban transport, smart commuting 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/everyday-and-fantasy-clash-in-epic-alexa-campaign. https://youtu.be/kQ9f-aQY6kw https://youtu.be/kQ9f-aQY6kw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kQ9f-aQY6kw/hqdefault.jpg Everyday and fantasy clash in 'epic' Alexa campaign Ever missed that key moment in a movie or TV series as you look down at the ironing you're doing, just at the vital moment? Tech giant Amazon continues its ‘A voice is all you need’ series of ads promoting its voice technology function, Alexa, in a one-minute tongue-in-cheek campaign referencing high drama in and out of the box: See what you make of this guy's frustrating experience as an elvish warriors love and death scene goes awry in the thick of battle. Solutions for invented first world problems or excellent new feature? Alexa unlocks the worlds of music & entertainment, knowledge and smart home functionality in a way that's revolutionising the way we live. For fans, that is. There's no denying that voice command devices can bring a measure of control and empowerment to those with severe mobility conditions. Then there are the geeks who want to go all-out on the smart-home gadgetry, while many householders like the security aspects Alexa - accessible through the Echo range of devices, Amazon Fire TV and tthe app on iOS and Android - can offer. However, many question the wisdom of mixing reality and tech wizardry to such an extent, particularly when it comes to children growing up thinking they can achieve everything they want with direct orders, no pleases and thank yous, and no reproaches for shouting... Your thoughts on the ad are welcomed- we invite you to rate it using the star system under the video or leave a comment. Amazon Alexa, Alexa rewind, voice command, Alexa command set, voice technology, What can I ask Alexa to do? 'All you need is a voice' ironing, funny ads, smart homes, Droga5 London 2020-10-29T08:50:56Z https://addvertising.org/the-hybrid-and-the-tortoises-race. https://youtu.be/ZS70FAFk0cg https://youtu.be/ZS70FAFk0cg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZS70FAFk0cg/hqdefault.jpg The Hybrid and the Tortoises race Fun, pacey race through the history of motoring as Toyota pushes its new hybrid Corolla model. The Japanese carmaker has set itself six steps by 2050 "to go beyond zero environmental impact". What do you make of the ad? Good enough to turn you hybrid, or have you already gone that route? Toyota Move Ahead, hybrid cars, cars and environment, TheAndPartnership, sustainable cars 2019-02-11T10:10:48Z https://addvertising.org/three-lionesses-boosting-energy-ahead-of-women-s-world-cup. https://vimeo.com/338825264 https://vimeo.com/338825264 Three Lionesses: boosting energy ahead of Women's World Cup England’s most famous football song, ‘Three Lions’, has been rewritten with a Lionesses twist to inspire the nation to get behind the England Women’s team ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, which kicks off on June 7th. Energy drink Lucozade Sport, official sponsor of the England Women's team for the month-long event, is behind the ad. It's the first time Lucozade Sport, which has been the England Men's team official partner for over a decade, has signed a sponsorship deal for a women's team. Keep an eye out, fans and collectors - images of the Women's team players are appearing on specially created bottles. Do you like the tone of the ad? Good and rousing, or better if there were no implied comparison with the men's game at all? Lucozade, Three Lionesses, women's football, England Womens football team, FIFA Women's World Cup 2019, Grey London 2019-05-28T16:41:28Z https://addvertising.org/bollywood-hit-song-chaiyya-chaiyya-warms-canada-s-multicultural-holidays. https://youtu.be/n0ej3PDx_rY https://youtu.be/n0ej3PDx_rY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n0ej3PDx_rY/hqdefault.jpg Bollywood hit song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' warms Canada's multicultural holidays Some 20% of Canada's population are people of colour, and across the world, nations are blending cultural customs both in daily life and for special occasions. This festive season, Swedish multinational furniture and home accessories giant IKEA has come up with a cosy, friends and family campaign reflecting just that. Cheekily titled 'Assemble Together' - the challenge of assembling a piece of IKEA flat-packed furniture once you've got it home has probably done more to unite the world's peoples than most official peace initiatives - it shows a family of South Asian heritage in Canada gathering to celebrate the holidays. Does the one-minute film, set to the beat of a Bollywood favourite soundtrack, 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', succeed in representing blended yet distinctive traditions in a joyous way? IKEA Canada, second generation Asian families in Canada, IKEA Christmas ad, 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'. Christmas ads 2021, Rethink agency 2022-07-07T19:10:33Z https://addvertising.org/mental-health-achievement-culture-we-can-all-crack-but-we-don-t-have-to-hide. https://youtu.be/TuK7IYEMxNQ https://youtu.be/TuK7IYEMxNQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TuK7IYEMxNQ/hqdefault.jpg Mental health, achievement culture: "We can all crack, but we don't have to hide" Societal and family expectations play a huge part in how we as individuals respond to pressure. Companies across the globe are having to learn and adapt to the fact that employees are humans, not machines. With legislation catching up, and tech providing some answers for the crises of anxiety and overload in the workplace, this 'Perfect Son' ad is part of a broader 'Rethink Healthy' campaign which illustrates the issue by showing how even positive family perceptions can help create an increasingly unbearable emotional pressure-cooker. Behind it is Asia’s leading life and health insurance company, AIA Group. Other spots in the campaign tackle body image and ageing as part of the drive to encourage us as individuals and a society to step back and re-evaluate what good health really looks like. AIA says: "Our goal is to inspire one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. To shift behaviours and drive real change, we must confront the outdated ways we define ‘healthy’, and recognise how our daily habits shape not just our own lives, but the lives of our families and communities. Our campaign taps into the emotions that unite us all, including the desire to make our parents proud, the hope for our children’s happiness, and the need to feel fully like ourselves. Through these stories, we aim to spark real moments of realisation that challenge people to rethink what health truly means. This campaign holds up a mirror to those habits and challenges everyone to take control, make meaningful choices, and set out on a journey toward Healthier, Longer, Better Lives for themselves and those they love.” AIA 'Rethink Healthy', AIA insurance 'Perfect Son', mental health Asia, AIA Group, work life balance, achievement culture, Asian families, societal pressures, BBH Singapore 2026-02-15T12:37:17Z https://addvertising.org/death-has-a-hard-time-getting-noticed-in-campofrio-christmas-cracker. https://youtu.be/HI3NZGcZgIY https://youtu.be/HI3NZGcZgIY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HI3NZGcZgIY/hqdefault.jpg Death has a hard time getting noticed in Campofrio Christmas cracker A humorous parable (in Spanish) with a life-affirming message that's getting a warm reception from the general public. If you're a Spanish-speaker, watch the three-minute story unfold for yourself. If not, the broad plotline is that the actor playing the Grim Reaper gets locked out of rehearsal and goes wandering about trying to attract people's attention but nobody can or wants to see him. "They prefer to life as if I don't exist," he exclaims at one point. On his travels he encounters various situations where people are beginning to live life to the full apparently in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, prompting Death to grumble that he'd had to have everyone locked down to make them realise the joys of being alive. There's plenty of humour along the way as he switches in and out of character,and several tributes such as a conversation with the late footballer Michael Robinson speaking from heaven, and the health workers telling Death to 'eff off' with an expressive gesture. Finally he meets someone who sees and talks to him - she's not afraid to see him clearly because her life has always been everything she wanted it to be, she explains. In a twist, Death is re-united with loved ones at the end in a reminder to all of us to enjoy the gift of life while remembering those who have already passed. What do you think of the campaign by processed meats company Campofrio? Does it capture the Zeitgeist? Campofrio, COVID 19 coronavirus Spain, Spanish ads, Christmas 2020 ads, death, taboo topics, health workers Spain, Michael Robinson, McCann, humorous ads, Enrique San Francisco, La Joya Producciones 2025-03-26T10:22:59Z https://addvertising.org/emirates-flight-attendant-embodies-feeling-on-top-of-the-world. https://youtu.be/uQHhYRuaEtM https://youtu.be/uQHhYRuaEtM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uQHhYRuaEtM/hqdefault.jpg Emirates 'flight attendant' embodies feeling on top of the world 'Omg, is that for real?' was the reaction of so many of us when we saw this 30-second ad for Emirates Airline. Featuring what looked like one of their flight attendants holding up a series of cards spelling out how the news of going on the UK's COVID-related 'amber' list made the airline feel, the campaign garnered plenty of attention. Most of it admiring, especially with the physically intrepid and those into extreme sports. Inevitably, it's not so appealing for everyone, but even those who can't actually watch the stunt because it affects them too much would be hard put to it to criticise its virtuosity. What do you think? The simplicity of words and image, entirely stripped of special effects, animation or other creative tools, makes this an instant classic? Oh gosh, that's awful, I'll never fly Emirates again? And if you're wondering in this age of not being able to believe even what we see any more, the airline quickly followed up with behind-the-scenes footage of how the stunt ad was made. Skydiving instructor Nicole Smith Ludvik is the lady showing what it looks like to feel on top of the world, on the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, UAE. Emirates Airline On Top Of The World, stunt ads, Dubai travel, stuntwomen, Emirates lady on top of burj khalifa, Nicole Smith Ludvik 2021-08-19T09:13:45Z https://addvertising.org/pet-got-the-blues-call-vetfone. https://youtu.be/DPzEWd079Lo https://youtu.be/DPzEWd079Lo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DPzEWd079Lo/hqdefault.jpg Pet got the blues? Call Vetfone! Silliness and reassurance are the maintays of this ad for the MORE THAN pet plan which includes a 24-hour phone hotline to call for advice if your pet's out of sorts. What do you think of the ad? Does it make the name stick in your brain? MORE THAN pet plan, 24 hour pet advice phone line, pet care, pet insurance, funny ads, VCCP, Smith & Jones Films 2019-02-21T06:35:49Z https://addvertising.org/ralph-lauren-picks-up-the-action-with-polo-bear. https://youtu.be/8NsM0xZy3nY https://youtu.be/8NsM0xZy3nY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8NsM0xZy3nY/hqdefault.jpg Ralph Lauren picks up the action with Polo Bear Upmarket fashion brand Ralph Lauren references action favourites like the James Bond 007 films, Thomas Crown, and Mission Impossible movies with this six-minute animated treat for well-dressed kids of all ages. As explained by the company, which was founded in 1967 and continues to reflect core values of elegance, attention to detail and a distinctive 'preppy' image: "When a newspaper clipping reports that a long-missing masterpiece is rumored to be hidden in a grand Hamptons estate, a Polo Bear in a smoking jacket and his fine-feathered accomplice hatch a clever plan to slip into a private party being held there, quietly remove the stolen painting, and return it to its rightful owner before sunrise". The original bear was conceived back in 1991 when Ralph Lauren himself was gifted a Richard Steiff teddy bear wearing a full tailored Ralph Lauren outfit and was so impressed that he wanted to make it available to customers. The resulting teddy bear was called 'Preppy Bear' and the first limited run of 200 bears sold out in one weekend. Since then, the bear has gone through various iterations, including popularity on the Nineties hip-hop and rapper scene. What do you think of the smooth adventure version presented here? Are you one of the fans clamouring for more in the series? According to Marketing Dive, "The brand steeped in Americana has delivered strong performance despite the trade war chaos and a broader downturn for luxury goods. Revenue rose 14% year over year to $1.7 billion in Ralph Lauren’s fiscal first quarter of 2025, topping expectations". RALPH LAUREN The Polo Bear Chronicles: Operation Black Tie, animated brnd films Ralph Lauren In-House Studio 2025-08-20T07:48:32Z https://addvertising.org/pride-and-breadjudice-a-seedy-affair. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4uCeeVl_He4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/4uCeeVl_He4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4uCeeVl_He4/hqdefault.jpg Pride and Breadjudice - a seedy affair! English comedian and actor Peter Kay stars in this period drama parody for Warburtons, channelling Colin Firth in the TV dramatisation of the Jane Austen classic 'Pride & Prejudice. Double entendres and suggestive kneading a-plenty in this hot little drama! WCRS agency, Warburtons Pride and Breadjudice ad, Poldark Peter Kay commercial, from our family to yours Warburtons, best bread commercials 2024-12-18T01:04:35Z https://addvertising.org/wow-who-knew-you-can-buy-a-merc-on-ebay. https://youtu.be/37LygQj3DbA https://youtu.be/37LygQj3DbA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/37LygQj3DbA/hqdefault.jpg Wow, who knew you can buy a Merc on eBay? Pacey 30-second ad from online marketplace eBay, driving home (sorry about the pun) the point that no matter what kind of person you are, no matter what kind of goods you want, you can find them on eBay - including luxury car marques. Does it inspire you to get online to start living the dream? Or are you a digital native who's a bit like, Yeah, so? eBay It's Happening, online shopping, ecommerce, fashion, luxury cars, 72andSunny Los Angeles 2018-09-22T17:58:27Z https://addvertising.org/skeletor-moves-it-for-moneysupermarket. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Vo6YG9U_o8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Vo6YG9U_o8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Vo6YG9U_o8/hqdefault.jpg Skeletor moves it for MoneySuperMarket Masters of the Universe cartoon baddie Skeletor joins the eye-catching MoneySuperMarket (MSM) commercials, dancing to Irene Cara's Fame. Other MSM ads were some of the commercials consumers complained about most in 2016. How do you think Skeletor and his arch-enemy He-Man shape up in this one? Mother agency, Masters of the Universe characters, MSM financial services, MoneySuperMarket insurance, Skeletor and He-Man dancing 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/007-roger-moore-lends-his-inimitable-cachet-to-milk-drinking. https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3jgZWBE5wI https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3jgZWBE5wI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a3jgZWBE5wI/hqdefault.jpg 007 Roger Moore lends his inimitable cachet to milk-drinking An affectionate look back at one of the ads Roger Moore did, riffing off his James Bond persona and having a lot of fun in the process, by the looks of it! Part of the Milk Marketing Board classic commercials from the 1970s. The much-loved British actor died in May 2017 at the age of 89. O&M, Ogilvy Museum, Ogilvy & Mather, Milk Marketing Board ads 1970s, Roger Moore ads 2024-08-28T11:15:07Z https://addvertising.org/croatian-fans-anthem-by-heineken-1. https://youtu.be/t8wKzoVyxyE https://youtu.be/t8wKzoVyxyE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t8wKzoVyxyE/hqdefault.jpg Croatian fans' anthem, by Heineken The Croatian wing of Dutch lager brewer Heineken took a cheeky and attractive approach for its World Cup Russia 2018 ads - at least for beer-drinkers. Instead of putting out flashy, expensive ads, they did a series of apparently low-budget ones and spent the budget on lowering their prices for the World Cup period. This one says "We could've had a touching fans' anthem - but we realised beer is more important". Anyone arguing with that sentiment? Do you wish more products would follow that lead? Russia World Cup 2018, football ads, Heineken, Croatia, Karlova?ko Korner Himna, Bruketa&Žinić&Grey 2020-01-30T12:57:40Z https://addvertising.org/big-shades-and-sunny-balearic-optimism-in-loewe-land. https://youtu.be/2hJU7pyGa0E https://youtu.be/2hJU7pyGa0E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2hJU7pyGa0E/hqdefault.jpg Big shades and sunny Balearic optimism in LOEWE-land What do you think of this funky campaign by Spain's luxury fashion house LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza 2021 collection? It was shot by up-and-coming young photographer Gray Sorrenti, daughter of established snappers Mario and niece of Davide. Featuring a soundtrack by 1980s Ibizan band Locomía, the campaign film aims to project sunny Balearic optimism and escape. Does it succeed? Gray Sorrenti, 21, says of her work: "I want to take a picture of a human being, in their space, feeling who they are. I want them to project their whole self on me so that I can absorb it and give them something that makes them happy. Honestly, I’m traveling around, I’m young, I’m taking pictures of my friends, I’m hanging out, we’re all chilling." LOEWE has undertaken a commitment to promoting crafts and artisanship around the world. This collection includes basket bags woven by craftswomen in collaboration with Corporación Oficio y Arte in Colombia and Project Shamuk in Ecuador, says the fashion house, as well as ready-to-wear fabrics made by artisanal collectives in Burkina Faso, part of the Ethical Fashion Initiative. LOEWE Paula's Ibiza 2021, Gray Sorrenti, Balearics, luxury sunglasses, luxury fashion 2021-06-04T11:22:41Z https://addvertising.org/laundry-improves-school-attendance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/w_uwoVmVXyo https://www.youtube.com/embed/w_uwoVmVXyo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w_uwoVmVXyo/hqdefault.jpg Laundry improves school attendance Three-minute watch showing how household appliance company Whirlpool's CareCounts programme boosted attendance at a US school. children's education, DigitasLBi, kids poverty, poor families US, no clean clothes 2023-12-02T14:01:50Z https://addvertising.org/us-nvidia-x-chinese-unitree-building-the-future-of-humanoid-robots. https://youtu.be/h1nszQDtu1A https://youtu.be/h1nszQDtu1A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h1nszQDtu1A/hqdefault.jpg US Nvidia x Chinese Unitree "Building the Future of Humanoid Robots" In this two-minute footage narrated by Unitree co-founder Ackles Chen, we get a glimpse into the Chinese company's collaboration with US multinational tech firm Nvidia. "Unitree is leveraging NVIDIA Isaac Lab, an open-source, unified robot learning framework to help build smarter, more adaptable robots", explains Nvidia. Isaac Lab enables the development of "more robust, efficient, and capable robotic systems by teaching robots new skills in simulation. Robot learning in simulation helps reduce the need for extensive hardware expenses and time-intensive policy training iterations". "Human robot is our friend," says Chen as we tour the robots' ever-increasing capabilities. It can knock a stopper off a Coke bottle, handle housekeeping, cook, and "clean the loo". There's even a cute little 'doggie' in the picture. Exciting, scary, neither one nor the other? Nvidia x Unitree 2025, humanoid robots, China US trade, US AI exports to China, Nvidia Isaac Labs 2025-03-05T18:21:32Z https://addvertising.org/latitude-brings-attitude-to-australians-personal-finances. https://youtu.be/aXarMqK9bH4 https://youtu.be/aXarMqK9bH4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aXarMqK9bH4/hqdefault.jpg Latitude brings attitude to Australians' personal finances If you're an Instagram fan, you may like this attention-grabber from Latitude Financial Services, which operates in Australia and New Zealand, offering services like personal or car loans, credit cards, personal insurance, and retail finance. They make it look so glamorous....!! Like it? Latitude Financial Services, personal finance, Australian finance services, CHE Proximity 2023-11-02T09:14:39Z https://addvertising.org/barnyard-animals-model-designer-gear-on-festive-farm. https://youtu.be/rg5uScxZWSo https://youtu.be/rg5uScxZWSo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rg5uScxZWSo/hqdefault.jpg Barnyard animals model designer gear on Festive Farm What? Yes, it's another Christmas ad, and looks like one of the quirkiest this year. Popular high street clothing and home goods chain TK Maxx throws down the marketing gauntlet saying: "Name a more fabulous farmyard. We’ll wait." So far it seems takers are few and far between, but the 'Festive Farm' campaign is garnering plaudits for its chirpy cheer and return to simple home-time, as well as the notion that gifts are about giving and receiving something truly special. We're all suckers for a bargain, and the idea that designer gear doesn't always cost the earth is upbeat - not to mention the visual sly dig of barnyard animals as models for the big names.... What do you make of this whimsical Christmas parade? Will it stick in your mind? Have your say on this and other ads here on our independent review site! TK Maxx Festive Farm, Christmas ads 2023, Wieden & Kennedy London 2024-06-03T14:41:07Z https://addvertising.org/salvation-army-launches-world-s-first-digital-thrift-store-on-roblox. https://youtu.be/QPs_BuqyOHY https://youtu.be/QPs_BuqyOHY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QPs_BuqyOHY/hqdefault.jpg Salvation Army launches world's first digital thrift store on Roblox An interesting meeting of two worlds as social service provider The Salvation Army USA and popular online platform / game creation system Roblox launch the world's first thrifting store. While the meaning of 'thrifting' - shopping for second-hand or gently used items at lower prices than new - is familiar to many of us, it came into use as a verb in the 1860s, coincidentally when The Salvation Army was founded in London, UK. “Thrifting has always been about more than price—it’s about creativity, individuality, and purpose," says The Salvation Army. "By bringing our thrift store into Roblox, we’re introducing a new generation to the spirit of thrifting at Salvation Army in a way that feels natural to how they explore, play, and express themselves today.” The game invites players to explore thrift-inspired digital finds for their in-game avatars, while 'Thrift Score' is integrated directly into several popular Roblox games— like Seaboard City and Daycare Party—placing the thrift store inside environments players already love and actively explore. As in the real world, proceeds from 'Thrift Score' support The Salvation Army’s mission to help people in need through rehabilitation, recovery, and community programs nationwide. The experience also features special, limited-edition UGC items donated by some of Roblox’s most influential creators, with select designs spotlighted throughout the store. Participating influencers include @PrestonPlayz, @BriannaPlayz and @RussoPlays, each contributing their own take on thrift-inspired digital fashion. Salvation Army USA 'Get thrifting on Roblox', world first digital thrift store, online thrifting, game studio The Gang, BarkleyOKRP 2026-02-23T16:38:43Z https://addvertising.org/britain-urges-covid-weary-population-to-keep-going. https://youtu.be/jG2iTGCeuJo https://youtu.be/jG2iTGCeuJo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jG2iTGCeuJo/hqdefault.jpg Britain urges COVID-weary population to 'keep going' With the lifting of COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions appearing on the horizon came a prickle of excitement that could easily fizz over into exuberance as the prospect of a return to normality for June 21 was dangled before a weary population. Some believe the entire nation will go crazy in individual ways when the date arrives, with those who can escaping to foreign climes and everyone getting back together with loved ones as fast as they possibly can. To avoid an early outbreak of spirits and movement that it feels could jeopardise recovery, the British government put out another campaign urging people to 'keep going'. "Every sacrifice, every day at home, every covered face, every wipe, every step aside, every 20-seconds, every friend unhugged, everything we're doing is helping stop the spread of Covid-19," says the female voiceover. The ad vividly portrays the burden of struggling under grey skies and entrapment. As with other government campaigns, there is a heavy emphasis on not overwhelming the National Health Service (NHS). What do you think of the ad? Do you think the message is a bit instructional, that it's taken understanding to a depressing level with this repetition of everyday suffering, that it could be delivered in a more upbeat way to help people 'keep going'? Or do you find it understanding in a good way and a useful, effective reminder for everyone to stay careful? COVID-19 coronavirus, UK government COVID campaigns, road out of lockdown Britain, Let's Keep Going, NHS public service announcements, MullenLowe 2021-02-25T09:39:57Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-avoid-being-locked-out-of-your-own-home. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/763/medium/Key_Me_pic.png?1534930299 How to avoid being locked out of your own home 2018-08-23T05:53:40Z https://addvertising.org/paris-has-fallen-lacoste-deconstructs-the-power-of-love. https://youtu.be/UyYmxuOpTxk https://youtu.be/UyYmxuOpTxk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UyYmxuOpTxk/hqdefault.jpg Paris Has Fallen: Lacoste deconstructs the power of love Puisque tu m'aimes... If you don't understand French, no matter, this dramatic metaphor for l'amour, starring actors Oulaya Amamra and Kevin Azaïs, will hook you from the first moment of horrible familiarity - a relationship row at home. Too dramatic for a clothing firm? Or visceral, powerful, and yes, I might buy Lacoste's stuff now? Lacoste, Crocodile Inside, French fashion, Oulaya Amamra, Kevin Azaïs, Edith Piaf, BETC Paris, Life is a beautiful sport, 2020-08-05T04:25:52Z https://addvertising.org/god-s-children-are-not-for-sale-sound-of-freedom-with-jim-caviezel-hits-screens. https://youtu.be/FiZgs7dyBZg https://youtu.be/FiZgs7dyBZg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FiZgs7dyBZg/hqdefault.jpg "God's children are not for sale": 'Sound of Freedom' with Jim Caviezel hits screens Whatever/not your 'god', the sentiment behind the phrase "God's children are not for sale" will strike a chord with most of us. It's a key one in this trailer for the child trafficking thriller 'Sound of Freedom'. What do you think of the trailer? Does it inspire you to get tickets and go to see the movie or are you leery of it? As explained by community/crowdfunding filmmakers Angel Studios - which bought the rights after Disney reportedly canned the film - "'Sound of Freedom' is a true story film that exposes the darkness of child trafficking. A federal agent saves a boy from traffickers, but his sister is still captive. He embarks on a dangerous mission, risking his life to free her". The film stars Jim Caviezel ('The Passion of the Christ', 'The Count of Monte Cristo') who plays the lead role of Tim Ballard. Academy Award Winner Mira Sorvino ('Mighty Aphrodite') plays Katherine Ballard and Bill Camp ('Lincoln', '12 Years a Slave') plays Ballard’s right-hand man 'Vampiro'. The issue of child trafficking is naturally an emotionally charged one, and the film is attracting attention from various conflicting quarters. Some take issue with statements by Caviezel regarding children and the LGBTQ+ movement, or the importance of national borders ('Sound of Freedom' takes place in the USA and Colombia); many regard the film as one that should be not just released but actively promoted by a major studio such as Disney to achieve maximum exposure; others question a delivery which looks similar to a regular 'US good guys / heroes' format; others still point to the underlying issue being demand rather than supply. Notes accompanying a previous film, 'The Abolitionists' include an explanation by Tim Ballard about Operation Underground Railroad, which he co-founded and which works to rescue trafficked children. "First, jump team members will go out and about in the types of places that traffickers market their sex slaves. The jump team members act as either sex traffickers looking to buy little boys and girls to sell to others or as sex tourists looking to have sex with little boys and girls. It's only a matter of time before traffickers come offering drugs, adult prostitutes, and eventually trafficked children. Jump team members arrange to have a sex party asking the traffickers to bring as many child sex slaves as possible. Before the party, the team rents a house where such a sex party can take place. They wire the house with hidden cameras and audio recordings to capture evidence of the traffickers selling these children. They also attach wires and microphones to themselves to make sure that enough evidence to put the traffickers away so that they can't traffick any more children". Does the 'Sound of Freedom' trailer inform and/or inspire you about an area - Trafficking in People (TIP) - which is hard to quantify but is generally regarded as a major issue that's on the increase across the world? Trafficking is used to provide cheap labour, sex slaves, and, less commonly, bodily organs. 'Sound of Freedom' trailer, child trafficking, Tim Ballard, Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, Bill Camp, child sex trafficking, Angel Studios, 2024-01-23T19:27:42Z https://addvertising.org/imagine-flying-with-nicole. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2NxhilMIvzE https://www.youtube.com/embed/2NxhilMIvzE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2NxhilMIvzE/hqdefault.jpg Imagine - Flying with Nicole Get a taste of 360, virtual reality experience of Nicole Kidman on an A360 Etihad plane...not much goes on really... Nicole Kidman, Etihad Airways, virtual reality 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/borg-vs-mcenroe-movie-trailer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HdIGOV9IR5k https://www.youtube.com/embed/HdIGOV9IR5k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HdIGOV9IR5k/hqdefault.jpg Borg vs McEnroe movie trailer Shia LaBeouf and Sverrir Gudnason star as 'Superbrat' John McEnroe and 'Iceborg' Bjorn Borg respectively in this film about the mother of all Wimbledon finals which pitted two of tennis's greatest legends against each other. SF Studios International, Borg vs McEnroe movie trailer, Shia LaBeouf arrest Wimbledon week 2017, Borg McEnroe 1980 final, tennis legends 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/history-humour-and-questionable-hygiene-from-three. https://youtu.be/rP6Flfu42Qk https://youtu.be/rP6Flfu42Qk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rP6Flfu42Qk/hqdefault.jpg History, humour and questionable hygiene from Three UK telecomms brandThree serves up a humorous run-through of how historic calamities could have been avoided with the help we all now take for granted - mobile 'phone communications. And it all happens after a girl's 'phone is snatched from her hand as she's, um, sitting on the loo... Hygiene implications aside, what do you think of the ad? Hilarious or just a bit meh? Mobile operator Three, benefits of mobile phones, telecommunications, Wieden + Kennedy, funny ads, W+K 2021-02-04T02:47:53Z https://addvertising.org/vaping-s-not-your-friend-campaign-challenges-teenagers-to-get-what-s-theirs. https://youtu.be/z2HAp-WFBnw https://youtu.be/z2HAp-WFBnw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2HAp-WFBnw/hqdefault.jpg "Vaping's not your friend" campaign challenges teenagers to 'get what's theirs' Vaping's in the news for all kinds of reasons these days, and most of them ain't good. First touted as a way to quit smoking nicotine cigarettes, vaping has evolved into a contentious area, with teenagers particularly vulnerable to slick marketing. Ditch the Vape Get What's Yours, anti-vaping PSA, vaping USA, teen vaping, teenagers health, McCann Global Health 2023-09-26T15:10:23Z https://addvertising.org/the-taste-of-wimbledon. https://www.youtube.com/embed/N8bAOM5z-Y4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/N8bAOM5z-Y4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N8bAOM5z-Y4/hqdefault.jpg The taste of Wimbledon Not the strawberries, no - Robinsons, of course. The famous squash-maker has been introducing more health-conscious options. With Wimbledon 2017 underway, here's their new sugar-free fruit drink, Refreshed. BBH, Robinsons and Wimbledon, Britvic-owned Robinsons, sugarless fruit drinks 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/contraceptive-pill-in-uk-gets-liberated-with-over-the-counter-availability. https://vimeo.com/622553870 https://vimeo.com/622553870 Contraceptive pill in UK gets 'liberated' with over-the-counter availability What do you think of this campaign, introducing an over-the-counter version of the female contraceptive pill first available in the UK in 1961? The progesterone-only pill was launched in the wake of the reclassification of the contraceptive pill by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in July 2021. As a result of the re-classification, women can now buy a contraceptive pill over the counter for the first time without waiting to secure a prescription from a doctor, following a consultation with a pharmacist. Does the campaign strike the right note in highlighting the importance of the initial revolution in women's reproductive health choices? Do you like the juxtaposition of old and new footage to illustrate how big a change it is for women to enjoy greater choice about where and when they access contraception? Lovima, over the counter contraceptive pill UK, Maxwellia switch drugs, The Pill 60 years on, women's reproductive health, Ourselves creative studio 2021-10-07T17:10:56Z https://addvertising.org/clawing-your-way-back-to-financial-freedom. https://youtu.be/MizUEf0_KDY https://youtu.be/MizUEf0_KDY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MizUEf0_KDY/hqdefault.jpg Clawing your way back to financial freedom A kind of visual haiku, this 30-second ad from fintech company ClearScore takes a strong image that captures the entrapped feeling of financial anxiety, but does it with both a light touch and an apparently attractive solution. ClearScore offers free access to their credit rating to UK customers. As the credit score system increases its grip on everyone's personal finances, does this ad inspire, enrage, or simply amuse you? ClearScore, personal finance, credit rating, 18 Feet & Rising, credit check, UK fintech, finance app 2021-11-26T05:27:30Z https://addvertising.org/sam-heughan-takes-the-frenzy-out-of-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3i3jhH8-0-Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/3i3jhH8-0-Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3i3jhH8-0-Q/hqdefault.jpg Sam Heughan takes the frenzy out of Christmas It's the Christmas ad for Barbour clothing, but whether you want to be dress like him, be him or be with him, this protagonist really lifts us out of the frenzy of Christmas commercialism and transports us to a simpler, more wholesome place. You can almost smell the pine needles... No doubt the tree being man-handled by Scottish actor Sam Heughan - Jamie Fraser in hit TV series 'Outlander' - is one that's been specially grown on a UK plantation for the seasonal demand: Brits use 8 million pine or fir trees for Christmas decoration annually. Sam, who joined Barbour this year as its first global ambassador, was brought up in Galloway, Scotland, a short distance from the farm where John Barbour lived before moving across the border to set up the first Barbour store in South Shields, in the North East of England in 1894. Hang on a sec before you bring the tree in, Sam, I'm just ordering you a wee Barbour scarfie to go under it.... Oh, and look, they've got Tartan dog beds and coats for the dogs too! How cute is that? Barbour clothing, Sam Heughan, Thinking Juice agency, sexy Christmas ads, avoiding Christmas rush 2022-06-16T12:00:53Z https://addvertising.org/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is-behind-red-cross-react-for-real-drive. https://vimeo.com/641139173 https://vimeo.com/641139173 'Put your money where your mouth is' behind Red Cross 'React For Real' drive Inspired by the timeless expression ‘If I had a dollar for every time…’, this campaign by the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) together with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, demonstrates the potential monetary value of our reactions on social media. Does it galvanise us into 'real' action as the intention is? Based on intensive study of anonymous data around the most-used emojis and hashtags during the latest chapter in the conflict in Afghanistan, it makes a hard-hitting point - words are easy. The film shows what one dollar in the place of each social media reaction could achieve in real terms. “Millions of people turned to social media to show their solidarity and support to the Afghan people," acknowledges the ICRC. "We wanted to show how powerful that collective concern could be on the lives of Afghans if we had a dollar for every social media post. We hope this film encourages people to support our work in Afghanistan as winter sets in and families are struggling to have the basics they need to survive.” Warfare is still largely a taboo topic in modern society, and new technology raises increasing concerns over its ability to dehumanise and 'silence' the reality through such tools as facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and drones and other autonomous weapons which can carry out contactless killing. What do you think of the campaign? International Committee of the Red Cross React for Real, ICRC React for Real, Afghan Red Crescent, Afghanistan conflict, humanitarian donations, new tech and modern warfare, Wunderman Thompson Dubai 2021-12-20T10:17:52Z https://addvertising.org/the-problem-is-not-seeing-the-problem. https://youtu.be/ngtO-efwLlw https://youtu.be/ngtO-efwLlw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ngtO-efwLlw/hqdefault.jpg "The problem is not seeing the problem" Twist-in-the-tail campaign using real actors called in for what they thought was a regular commercial audtion - see how it unfolds. The ad's by the Unstereotype Alliance, which was set up in 2017 by big names including Google, Unilever, Facebook, Mars and Microsoft to "banish stereotypical portrayals of gender in advertising and all brand led content." Called UN Women, gender stereotyping, racial stereotypes, women in advertising, stereotyping, IPG, MullenLowe 2019-01-29T07:34:32Z https://addvertising.org/paddy-power-pokes-the-polar-bear-ahead-of-russia-2018. https://youtu.be/SdrpPtDznOY https://youtu.be/SdrpPtDznOY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SdrpPtDznOY/hqdefault.jpg Paddy Power pokes the (polar) bear ahead of Russia 2018 The image of a collapsed polar bear with a St George Cross on its side and the words 'England till I dye' took a lot of flak when it appeared wrapping the Metro newspaper ahead of the football World Cup 2018 in Russia. Turns out it was a stunt by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power in collaboration with the conservation organisation Polar Bears International to highlight the plight of polar bears in the Russian Arctic. What do you think? Right on target or an own goal? Russia World Cup 2018, Paddy Power polar bear ad, Pitch London, Polar Bear International, football betting, Russian Arctic, football ads 2018-06-09T09:50:35Z https://addvertising.org/no-fixed-address-bank-accounts. https://youtu.be/bZthDNmYYmo https://youtu.be/bZthDNmYYmo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bZthDNmYYmo/hqdefault.jpg No Fixed Address bank accounts Banking giant HSBC continues its collaboration with UK housing charity Shelter with this campaign promoting their service to enable homeless people to access the financial system. What do you think of the theatrically-conceived ad? Does it give a realistic, stark portrayal of the problem and a simply expressed way to break the vicious circle? "Home is everything," says a Shelter spokesperson. "Yet hundreds of thousands of people don’t have one – leaving many to face the horror of homelessness, including sleeping rough. On top of the dangers of life on the streets, imagine facing a constant battle to receive wages or access financial support? Not having a bank account makes it nearly impossible to escape the cycle of homelessness. So this game-changing service is giving more people who have fallen on hard times a helping hand towards gaining financial independence and re-building their lives." Does the ad strike the right note, in your opinion? “No one should be in a position where they are unable to open a bank account," says an HSBC spokesperson. "We’re incredibly proud to play our part in helping to break this vicious cycle and support the most vulnerable in society to become financially independent." HSBC No Fixed Address, homelessness UK, bank account without address, Wunderman Thompson UK 2021-06-08T11:51:55Z https://addvertising.org/gen-z-infusions-for-boomers-in-the-workplace. https://youtu.be/NQ2mCTWm_BM https://youtu.be/NQ2mCTWm_BM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NQ2mCTWm_BM/hqdefault.jpg Gen Z 'infusions' for Boomers in the workplace Dutch recruitment agency YoungCapital turns the tables on the notion that Gen Z employees are work-shy with this funky campaign. Whether you find it offensive or just amusing, it's refreshing to see an ad tackling the antagonistic tensions that seem to have sprung up between different generations in the workplace. Does it make you crave one of the 150,000 ‘gen Z infused’ BOOOMer Energy Drink cans that have been produced for the quirky campaign,or does it strike you as unpleasantly condescending? "The idea that young people don't want to work is really nonsense," says YoungCapital. "Of course, this generation views work differently - the world has changed drastically for them. For example, where you could once buy a house on a single salary, these days starters struggle even with two average incomes. This forces young people to view work differently, and they are working more than ever. With this campaign, we give that young energy a stage - a positive counter-narrative to all the complaining." YoungCapital Boost Your Boomer, recruitment, Gen Z in workplace, Boomers in workplace, ACE agency 2025-01-21T14:54:09Z https://addvertising.org/spain-s-el-gordo-lottery. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hknVVMfMzPo https://www.youtube.com/embed/hknVVMfMzPo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hknVVMfMzPo/hqdefault.jpg Spain's El Gordo lottery Millions of Spaniards will be glued to the TV on December 22nd as pupils of the San Ildefonso school (formerly for orphans) sing out the winning numbers in the 'El Gordo' (Fat One) annual lottery. Even people who don't gamble at all the rest of the year usually chip in for a share of a ticket bought by friends or colleagues - with this year's pot standing at over el gordo 2016, spain's fat one lottery, Leo Burnett agency, Santiago Zannou 2021-07-30T03:51:49Z https://addvertising.org/luka-modric-you-have-to-learn-the-game-in-the-local-playground-like-we-did. https://youtu.be/0XbIR7e9PYM https://youtu.be/0XbIR7e9PYM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0XbIR7e9PYM/hqdefault.jpg Luka Modri?: "You have to learn the game in the local playground, like we did" Not tips for the England national squad ahead of their game against Croatia in the World Cup Russia 2018 semi-finals, but part of a campaign showing what the country has to offer visitors, narrated by famous locals. Luka Modri? kicks off the spot and is ably assisted by Mario Mand Russia World Cup 2018, Croatia tourism, Croatian footballers, Modric commercial, holiday Croatia, activity holidays 2018-07-09T13:25:43Z https://addvertising.org/diwali-story-keeps-smartphone-out-of-the-picture. https://youtu.be/vCyVjuc-_CU https://youtu.be/vCyVjuc-_CU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vCyVjuc-_CU/hqdefault.jpg Diwali story keeps smartphone out of the picture It doesn't always have to be a rip-roaring LOL ad for this category (and to tell the truth, I ain't seen any recently) - sometimes a bit of down-to-earth life-affirming hits the spot. What do you think of this OPPO smartphone campaign about family/friends connection for the Diwali (Festival of Lights) celebration of Good over Evil? The ubiquitous digital device takes its place in the story, cleverly placed to enhance the human connection without trying to dominate it. OPPO is a Chinese consumer electronics company which has built a strong presence on its appeal to the mass budget ($100-$200) and entry-premium ($200-$400) segments; it has a reported 12/13% market share in India. OPPO India Where You Find Your True Self, Diwali ads 2025, Tum Jagmaga, commercials India, Ranbir Kapoor, Jitendra Kumar 2025-10-15T10:58:17Z https://addvertising.org/nightmare-for-cats. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1L6b8OeElKw https://www.youtube.com/embed/1L6b8OeElKw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1L6b8OeElKw/hqdefault.jpg Nightmare for cats! Is your cat hooked on Dreamies cat treats? Well, help is on the way with the 'impenetrable pack' - but though the ad might be a treat, this has got to be a nightmare for the frantic felines. Adam&Eve/DDB, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/she-wore-pink-velvet. https://youtu.be/WmWP-Jx416E https://youtu.be/WmWP-Jx416E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WmWP-Jx416E/hqdefault.jpg She wore pink velvet.... Skimpy on plot and clothes, this series of apparent movie vignettes nonetheless manages to create some haunting images. Features models Joan Smalls, Karen Elson, Imari Karanja, Adam Senn and Fernando Cabral, plus a ton of trendy gear in odd scenarios. Tom Ford SS 2018, Steve Klein photographer, men's fashion, women's fashion, Karen Elson 2021-09-11T09:10:54Z https://addvertising.org/monday-motivation-in-motion-arch-birds-soundtrack. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0mpkURoTZSE https://www.youtube.com/embed/0mpkURoTZSE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0mpkURoTZSE/hqdefault.jpg Monday motivation in motion, Arch Birds soundtrack Virgin Media's Be The Fastest campaign with Usain Bolt and Jamaican dancers will get your body moving even if you're office-bound! 2'38" of real good energy. Virgin Media, Arch Birds, BBH London agency work, Usain Bolt dancing 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/easter-island-among-plastified-natural-beauties. https://youtu.be/gqHxfa-PQhw https://youtu.be/gqHxfa-PQhw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqHxfa-PQhw/hqdefault.jpg Easter Island among 'plastified' natural beauties Easter Island; the Atacama desert; El Plomo mountain; the El Morado glacier; and Araucania forest.... These iconic natural locations were chosen for this campaign by non-government organisation Greenpeace Chile to illustrate that even in such breathtaking scenes, our plastic use has penetrated the very fabric of Nature. What do you think of the effect, a trick of the eye as these new plastic landscapes mirror the real thing and share the message that we may not even be able to see the damage that is being wrought by our plastic use? Every execution highlights the truth that “PLASTIC IS EVERYWHERE” and features the call to action: “SCAN TO STOP THE SPREAD – an embedded QR code triggers an online petition to sign. Inspired by the western world’s phenomenal uptake of QR code usage during the pandemic, the focus is on seamless mobile interplay to help people make better choices and – more importantly – to take real action by petitioning leaders to change their policies around plastics. In recent years, Chile has become the largest Latin American country in producing plastic waste - 990.000 tones of plastic are consumed annually, just 8% recycled. The aim of the campaign is to highlight the extent of the problem and encourage people to modify their consumption habits to drastically reduce plastic waste. Do you think it is a useful campaign or that we need to be curbing use of QR codes and other digital habits as part of our care for the environment? Greenpeace, Chile, Plastic is Everywhere, Latin America, environment, plastics invading Nature, Cheil Central America 2022-04-07T15:34:27Z https://addvertising.org/movie-trailer-think-of-england-addresses-issue-of-porn-sex-in-wartime. https://youtu.be/d9RDbsj2MqU https://youtu.be/d9RDbsj2MqU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d9RDbsj2MqU/hqdefault.jpg Movie trailer: 'Think of England' addresses issue of porn/sex in wartime Independent production company Giant Films says the movie this trailer is for was "Inspired by an enduring wartime urban myth that the UK government commissioned pornographic films to boost troop morale during World War II." Google AI Overview cites the Radio Times as stating that while the British government did not officially commission pornographic films or materials to boost the morale of its own troops, "they did produce a small amount of pornographic material for psychological warfare (propaganda) against enemy German soldiers". The government also managed sexual activity through the distribution of condoms, and access to controlled brothels for overseas troops. Starring Jack Bandeira, Natalie Quarry, John McCrea, Ronni Ancona, Ben Bela Böhm, Ollie Maddigan and Oscar Hoppe, and directed by BAFTA-nominated director Richard Hawkins, 'Think of England' is a satire which addresses perennially thorny issues such as coercion and corruption. Nowadays used to mean 'grin and bear it', the phrase 'think of England' was originally employed to encourage wives in Victorian Britain to put up with unwelcome sexual attentions from their husbands as part of doing their duty for the greater good of society. Does this trailer do a good job of getting tensions across and intriguing the viewer? 'Think of England' trailer 2026, sexual activity in war, wartime pornography, Richard Hawkins 2026-03-08T09:33:07Z https://addvertising.org/space-invaders-in-the-rearview-mirror. https://youtu.be/SZxzUNfgDGg https://youtu.be/SZxzUNfgDGg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SZxzUNfgDGg/hqdefault.jpg Space Invaders in the rearview mirror! For those of us who don't know/remember what a Space Invader is, this 30-second ad for Highways England may seem simply odd, but on the whole, the use of the early computer game characters and punchline make a good point for road safety. What do you think of it? Or are we all the driver in the front car, getting stressed by the Space Invader? HIghways England Space Invader, road safety, tailgating, adam&eveDDB, safe driving 2018-09-18T11:15:58Z https://addvertising.org/canada-day-2017-the-voice-of-leonard-cohen. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kLKsomPow-s https://www.youtube.com/embed/kLKsomPow-s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kLKsomPow-s/hqdefault.jpg Canada Day 2017: The voice of Leonard Cohen As Canada marks its 150th anniversary as a country, here's an ad voiced by Sony artist and Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Grey London, Arev Manoukian, Leonard Cohen speaking in a Sony ad, Sony artist Canadian Leonard Cohen 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/freedom-of-the-girl-tackling-violence-and-abuse. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3BMgV8jj9IU https://www.youtube.com/embed/3BMgV8jj9IU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3BMgV8jj9IU/hqdefault.jpg Freedom of the girl: tackling violence and abuse A stark reminder of the abuses that girls and women face across the globe, featuring fierce-looking young girls lip-synching and dancing to Beyonce's protest anthem 'Freedom'. The campaign launched for International Day of the Girl - October 11 - 2017. MJ Delaney film director, Unicef Global Goals, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Beyonce activism, Beyonce Freedom against violence on women 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/meet-nano-banana-pro-next-level-ai-image-generation-editing. https://youtu.be/AeBOzler4nE https://youtu.be/AeBOzler4nE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AeBOzler4nE/hqdefault.jpg Meet Nano Banana Pro: Next-Level AI Image Generation & Editing That's Google's headline not ours. Hot off the introduction of its newest AI model, Gemini 3, the tech giant presents Nano Banana Pro image generator, with which it says we'll be able to "Generate more accurate, context-rich visuals based on enhanced reasoning, world knowledge and real-time information". It explains that thanks to Gemini 3’s advanced reasoning capabilities, "Nano Banana Pro doesn’t just create beautiful images, it also helps you create more helpful content. You can get accurate educational explainers to learn more about a new subject, like context-rich infographics and diagrams based on the content you provide or facts from the real world". How does that strike you? Mind-bendingly exciting, or the death knell of human creativity? Probably somewhere in between. While this ad could look attractive to hard-pressed solo-preneurs among many others, the old phrase 'jack of all trades, master of none' may be wafting through the minds of some as everyone's expected to do everything themselves - arguably leading to a massive flattening-out effect. Others will simply be inspired or even relieved to find the tools to deliver what their own imagination perceives without having to rely on others' interpretations.... Well, other humans' (direct) interpretations. But enough pontificating, this is new out, so let's get back to the latest capabilities, as described by Google: "...you can generate text in multiple languages, or localize and translate your content so you can scale internationally and/or share content more easily with friends and family. With Nano Banana Pro, you can blend more elements than ever before, using up to 14 images and maintaining the consistency and resemblance of up to 5 people. Whether turning sketches into products or blueprints into photorealistic 3D structures, you can now bridge the gap between concept and creation". Google Nano Banana Pro, image generators, AI imagery, artificial intelligence tools, AI models, Gemini 3 advanced reasoning 2025-11-24T11:00:02Z https://addvertising.org/camille-rowe-does-the-lido-with-gucci. https://youtu.be/9YwwCldXU80 https://youtu.be/9YwwCldXU80 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9YwwCldXU80/hqdefault.jpg Camille Rowe does the lido with Gucci At least for a minute. After all, you may not particularly like Gucci apparel. However, there's a certain draw about the visuals of this early dive into summer. And about the word lido. In the UK, it means a public outdoor swimming pool area, "or part of a beach where people can swim, lie in the sun, or participate in water sports. On a cruise ship or ocean liner, the lido deck features outdoor pools and related facilities" (Wikipedia). In Italy, the vibe is a little different and the word brings other connotations: as explained by travel blog Along Dusty Roads, though the Italian government owns all the beach land, and access is for the general public, more than 30,000 businesses rent and effectively own large sections of any beach in Italy over the summer. "These 'concessions', usually private family businesses, occupy over 90 percent of the coast and the fee paid by a balneare (roughly translated as beach manager) is largely viewed to be wildly out of sync with the profits available to some of them," says Along Dusty Roads. "The seafront still belongs to the public, and a Supreme Court ruling a decade ago declared that access to the sea could not be impeded by private property or business - but in reality that simply means that public access points are required". Well, we learn something every day. Back to luxury fashion house Gucci, renowned for its flamboyantly vital ads. What do they have to say about this lido footage, featuring French-American model and actress Camille Rowe? "Drawing inspiration from the spirit of an Italian getaway, where charming ‘lidos’ or beach clubs dot its coastlines, the new campaign showcases the House’s collection of resort pieces in scenes of spontaneity that embrace the season". Gucci Lido Summer, Gucci ads, summer 2024 luxury fashion, Camlle Rowe for Gucci, Sabato De Sarno, Anthony Seklaoui 2024-05-01T07:30:56Z https://addvertising.org/dior-s-naumachia-ball-sumptuous-gala-in-venice. https://youtu.be/-pitM4KBxyg https://youtu.be/-pitM4KBxyg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-pitM4KBxyg/hqdefault.jpg Dior's Naumachia Ball: Sumptuous gala in Venice "Relive the magic of the #DiorxVenetianHeritage Naumachia Ball in Venice," urges luxury fashion house Christian Dior. "Guests dazzled in looks by Maria Grazia Chiuri, while the sumptuous decor, conceived by Dior Maison Artistic Director Cordelia de Castellane in collaboration with Venetian Heritage and local artisans, Seguso Gianni and Gilberto Penzo, was inspired by Roman-era maritime spectacles. The fundraising gala supported crucial restoration projects for the Venice Arsenal's main gate, the Porta Magna, and the Ca' d'Oro museum". While some might find the opulence on display too hard to stomach alongside ongoing international wars, others will be encouraged to see susbstantial funds going towards the restoration of architectural treasures, and others still will be clocking the dinner set and filching ideas for their own parties. Your response? Christian DIor Venetian fundraiser 2024, #DiorxVenetianHeritage Naumachia Ball, luxury fashion, Dior dinner decor 2024-04-29T16:59:51Z https://addvertising.org/free-range-means-more-taste. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NAHOHZrJzKU https://www.youtube.com/embed/NAHOHZrJzKU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NAHOHZrJzKU/hqdefault.jpg Free range means more taste? According to Hellmann's free range eggs bring that extra special "umph" to mayonnaise. What do you think? 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/tackling-the-death-taboo-with-please-die-responsibly-slogan. https://youtu.be/hAW1hWbXN-A https://youtu.be/hAW1hWbXN-A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hAW1hWbXN-A/hqdefault.jpg Tackling the death taboo with 'Please die responsibly' slogan Death has long been a taboo topic despite the fact that it comes to us all, and is rarely represented in traditional advertising. UK insurer Dead Happy sets out to change the perspective with a touch of humour in this 30-second ad. What's your reaction? The light touch varnishes a financial protection gap reality: A 2020 survey by the Financial Conduct Authority indicated that 53% of people have no protection, and a 2019 report showed that the majority of parents - nearly 75% - have no life insurance in place. Even setting aside the finances, the Dead Happy approach is likely to appeal to anyone who wants to ensure a positive event such as paying off their mortgage or sending their ashes into Space as a 'Death Wish' included in their policy. Does the ad strike the right note of directing attention while raising a chuckle? Or do you find the message annoying or distasteful? Dead Happy insurer, life insurance, controversial commercials, Taboo Topics, death wish insurance slogan, insurance ads, Jonny Lang Studios 2024-06-18T10:46:26Z https://addvertising.org/womb-stories-bold-depiction-of-the-female-experience. https://youtu.be/JZoFqIxlbk0 https://youtu.be/JZoFqIxlbk0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JZoFqIxlbk0/hqdefault.jpg 'Womb Stories': Bold depiction of the female experience Swedish-based personal hygiene company Essity has made waves before with its taboo-busting ads such as Viva la Vulva - https://addvertising.org/viva-la-vulva-a-musical-celebration - and the acclaimed showing of red period blood instead of blue liquid in this Bodyform & Libresse #LiveFearless campaign - https://addvertising.org/bodyform-takes-on-the-blue-bloods. Now it brings us another bold creation called #wombstories, which aims "to push back against the single, simplistic narrative girls are taught from a young age: start your period in adolescence, repeat with 'a bit' of pain, want a baby, get pregnant, have more periods, stop periods, fade into the menopausal background". Do you think it succeeds? Urging society to 'stop giving women's health the silent treatment', the three-minute piece is based on global research revealing that 54% of women would like to be able to talk more openly about women’s intimate experiences such as miscarriage, endometriosis and menopause. The ad is not for the squeamish. To create it, Golden Globe winning and Emmy-nominated director, writer and producer Nisha Ganatra worked with a predominantly female crew and an all-women team of animators and illustrators who have imagined the life of wombs. Do you think this campaign is useful for opening up honest conversation and an open culture where female experiences can can be heard and shared without fear or shame, or do you find the depiction of the pain and sometimes brutality of the female experience unnecessarily graphic? Bodyform & LIbresse, Essity, women's reproductive organs, pregnancy, womb stories, taboos, taboo-busting ads, unwanted pregnancy, women's bodies, AMV BBDO 2020-07-10T08:12:02Z https://addvertising.org/save-the-planet-get-your-bum-on-board. https://youtu.be/hiYHomR8KP4 https://youtu.be/hiYHomR8KP4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hiYHomR8KP4/hqdefault.jpg Save the planet: 'Get Your Bum On Board!' That's the cheeky message from travel company Trainline as it encourages all of us to take the train instead of driving. The British digital rail and coach technology platform founded by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group operates across Europe, selling train tickets and railcards as well as providing live train times and railway station information through its website and mobile app. With some scripting by writer and comedian Asim Chaudhry to back up the appealing mix of cartoon-style visuals, this one's bringing a smile to many faces - is yours one of them? Trainline 'Get Your Bum on Board', train travel Europe, director Glenn Kitson, digital agency DEPT 2025-02-11T14:29:45Z https://addvertising.org/i-actually-had-a-snooze-says-young-mum. https://youtu.be/Pn8oKJFDyxk https://youtu.be/Pn8oKJFDyxk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pn8oKJFDyxk/hqdefault.jpg "I actually had a snooze" says young mum A one-minute ad for Center Parcs exhorting the thrill and necessity of being yourself even within the demands of family. Does it strike a chord with you? Center Parcs, family breaks, childrens activities, motherhood, parenting, VMLY&R 2018-12-27T08:07:18Z https://addvertising.org/ecover-bottles-baby-fragrance. https://youtu.be/AbQWBn3VIUo https://youtu.be/AbQWBn3VIUo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AbQWBn3VIUo/hqdefault.jpg Ecover bottles baby fragrance Seriously? No, not at all. Hilarious or a bit tasteless, depending on your views, this 30-second L'Eau de Bébé pokes gentle fun at our enchantment with how wonderful babies smell, all in the good cause of eco-friendly household cleaning. Like it? L'Eau de Bébé, Ecover UK, laundry liquid, ecofriendly household, funny ads, babies, Uncommon creative 2021-04-09T12:39:41Z https://addvertising.org/gladys-knight-on-midnight-train-to-georgia-with-unusual-pips. https://youtu.be/mwlifkB7i9Q https://youtu.be/mwlifkB7i9Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mwlifkB7i9Q/hqdefault.jpg Gladys Knight on 'Midnight Train To Georgia' with unusual Pips US financial products and services provider Capital One puts on a surprising show here as the soul legend who headed up Gladys Knight & the Pips is joined by three unlikely backing group members on a special train journey.... As the official bank and credit card company for the National College Athletic association, Capital One pays tribute to the cancellation of 2020's basketball tournament due to the COVID-19 coronavirus situation: former basketball player turned sports analyst Charles Wade Barkley - aka 'Sir Charles' and 'the Round Mound of Rebound - brings actor Samuel Jackson and director Spike Lee aboard the 'Midnight Train to Georgia' to provide a spot of sparkling tuxedo back-up for Gladys Knight herself. Jackson ('Jurassic Park, 'S.W.AT.', 'Pulp Fiction') is reported to be the highest-grossing actor of all time, having appeared in more than 150 films including classics by Spike Lee such as 'Do The Right Thing' and 'Jungle Fever'. The singer-songwriter who penned 'Midnight Train to Georgia', Jim Weatherly - himself a celebrated former quarterback - died earlier in 2021. The original title 'Midnight Plane to Houston' was inspired by actress Farah Fawcett telling her friend Weatherly one day that she was taking a midnight 'plane to Houston. The adapted title track was to become a massive hit for Gladys Night & the Pips in 1973. What do you think of this campaign uniting legends with humour and a nod to the difficult sports tournament conditions caused by COVID? Capital One Midnight Train to Georgia, Gladys Knight Capital One commercial, Samuel Jackson in ads, Charles Wade Barkley commercial, NCAA, director Spike Lee in ads, DDB 2021-04-08T05:20:58Z https://addvertising.org/the-telegraph-tussles-with-words. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cuUolL-k0y8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cuUolL-k0y8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cuUolL-k0y8/hqdefault.jpg The Telegraph tussles with words New campign for The Telegraph to emphasise on how important the right words are to convey news. 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/lexus-es-artificial-intelligence-ai-rewrites-the-car-ad. https://youtu.be/-iaBJ5rqOdg https://youtu.be/-iaBJ5rqOdg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-iaBJ5rqOdg/hqdefault.jpg Lexus ES: Artificial Intelligence (AI) rewrites the car ad "The machines are coming"..... Good thing, bad thing, can we tell the difference? This script for this ad was written by artificial intelligence (AI) but it was brought to life by Oscar-winning film director Kevin MacDonald. What do you think of it? Would you actually know this was a story written by AI? The AI developers studied 15 years' worth of award-winning ads to come up with the elements going into the data set. You can see the full development story of it here: https://www.lexus.eu/car-models/es/driven-by-intuition/#man-and-machine. The idea of the ad is to reflect that the technology in the new Lexus ES "reacts to compliment your own senses, helping prevent collisions before they happen". It will also help with things like keeping you in the middle of your lane, which should avoid those accident-generating moments when drivers get distracted looking down for a moment. "It's a supplement to the driver". Exciting? Oh, no, I want to make my own decisions even if they're crap? Thank goodness, can't wait for full-on driverless vehicles? Awesome AI application but I don't want a car, ever? View and vote or comment! Lexus ES, AI car ad, artificial intelligence in advertising, Mind X Lab, decision-making, intuition, director Kevin MacDonald, Rogue Films, The&Partnership 2018-11-22T10:41:17Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-re-works-fleetwood-mac-classic-don-t-stop-to-rally-today-s-youth. https://youtu.be/TPDTHl0S0G4 https://youtu.be/TPDTHl0S0G4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TPDTHl0S0G4/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace re-works Fleetwood Mac classic 'Don't Stop' to rally today's youth What's your response to this short film, created by Grammy-winning producer Fraser T Smith (Stormzy, Adele, Dave, Drake) and rapper Avelino as a clarion call to young people concerned about their future? The film unpeels the layers of a corporate event through seering glimpses of the very different experiences of those invited to and those catering/serving at the do. Aimed at rallying a new generation of climate activists, and galvanising us all, the film becomes increasingly intense as it unfolds the absurdity of corporate excesses and the horror of a situation spinning out of control. Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen ('12 Years A Slave') is executive producer, and it's directed by his protege Samona Olanipekun. Many of us will recognise Will Poulter ('Midsommar', 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'), who says: “It feels like a much-needed element of the conversation that is being had around climate change and something that I think will also, importantly, spark action… A better tomorrow, to me, looks like a world where we’ve actively pulled together and there’s a greater sense of unionship between everybody who cares about climate change and wants to create a better future for emerging generations.” Greenpeace UK reminds us all of the power in numers: “When you look at the state of the world that older generations have wrought, oil companies partying like there’s no tomorrow, politicians watching as our house is on fire, it can feel overwhelming. But awareness and resolve to save our planet, to save lives and livelihoods, has never been stronger. People all over the world are incredibly worried about their future, but they hold enormous power. This film is a message of hope: that demanding a better tomorrow is not only possible, but critical". Your thoughts? Greenpeace 'Don't Stop', fossil fuel protests, Fleetwood Mac song environmental campaign, rapper Avelino, Samona Olanipekun,environment, Will Poulter, Tomorrow's Warrios, Steve McQueen for Greenpeace, 2023-06-16T07:51:52Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-ramps-up-the-sensuality-to-reveal-alexa-s-perfect-body. https://youtu.be/xxNxqveseyI https://youtu.be/xxNxqveseyI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xxNxqveseyI/hqdefault.jpg Amazon ramps up the sensuality to reveal Alexa's perfect body No matter how much you love your Alexa command centre, you're probably aware that there's been an issue around unconscious bias and the use of female voices for voice command devices. If you're still looking blank, the concern is that a female taking orders with no please, thank you, or emotion involved, is inherently sexist, or at the least not necessarily something we as a society want men to become too accustomed to. As the CEO of Alexa creator Amazon, Jeff Bezos, announced he would stand down during 2021, the increasingly omnipotent delivery service launched its campaign for the Super Bowl. The sporting event, which has been played on the first Sunday in February since 2004, glues millions to their screens in the USA and beyond as the National Football League reaches its culmination with the championship game. As such, commercials playing during the match are a massive draw for big ticket advertisers. Amazon, whose profits sky-rocketed during restrictions and lockdowns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, certainly ranks among the big names looking to flex their brand muscles in front of a pretty much captive audience. The 2021 campaign appears to turn the tables on the inherent sexism / unconscious bias concern as a female executive perceives Alexa's perfect body as that of US actor Michael B Jordan. The unwitting husband plays the stooge as a series of amusing and sexually suggestive situations play out. What do you think of the ad? Amazon Super Bowl 2021, Alexa's body, voice command, Michael B Jordan in commercials, funny ads, Lucky Generals 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/reunited-with-buds-campaign-offers-free-beer-for-jab. https://youtu.be/-Y8PZmUw4w0 https://youtu.be/-Y8PZmUw4w0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Y8PZmUw4w0/hqdefault.jpg 'Reunited with Buds' campaign offers free beer for jab US beer brand Budweiser hitched its brandwagon to the COVID-19 coronavirus injection star by resurrecting this campaign featuring the Clydesdale and the puppy, a popular couple of friends which they used in the 2014 Super Bowl commercials line-up. This time, the 'Reunited with Buds' suggestion that you can get back to having good times with your friends when you've been jabbed is clothed in the offer of a free beer for those who've complied. "A free beer is not worth getting injected with an EXPERIMENTAL serum for which the manufacturer has ZERO liability if it affects your health or kills you," remarks one viewer. "I'll buy my own adult beverage." What do you think about the campaign? Upbeat and effective? Insidious? Plain ole brand bribery? Budweiser follows fellow beer makers Sam Adams and doughnut-sellers Krispy Kreme with the 'rewards for jabs' approach. Budweiser Reunited with Buds, brand bribery, beer commercials, COVID-related advertising, Anomaly Toronto 2021-07-20T22:28:59Z https://addvertising.org/vw-pushes-the-right-buttons. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SDMjC8uUWJI https://www.youtube.com/embed/SDMjC8uUWJI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SDMjC8uUWJI/hqdefault.jpg VW pushes the right buttons A witty and watchable 1-minute ad for the car manufacturer's new Golf GTE model. Adam&Eve/DDB, VW The Button ad, VW Golf GTE electric petrol hybrid, electric cars, pushing red button movies 2021-03-12T18:21:09Z https://addvertising.org/a-love-letter-to-britain. https://youtu.be/O2w2bCMhc9k https://youtu.be/O2w2bCMhc9k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O2w2bCMhc9k/hqdefault.jpg A love letter to Britain? British Airways celebrate their Centenary with a love letter to Britain. British Airways, BA, Ogilvy UK, airline 2024-08-28T11:16:42Z https://addvertising.org/turning-bullets-into-pens. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ra_zn6WS7v4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ra_zn6WS7v4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ra_zn6WS7v4/hqdefault.jpg Turning bullets into pens Government campaign to mark signing of peace treaty in Colombia. bullets, Colombia, war, FARC, writers 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/scarlett-johansson-delivers-intensity-in-jonathan-glazer-spot-for-prada. https://youtu.be/MU3FIq-93rw https://youtu.be/MU3FIq-93rw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MU3FIq-93rw/hqdefault.jpg Scarlett Johansson delivers intensity in Jonathan Glazer spot for Prada "Actors continually reinvent themselves to embody the characters they become," says Italian luxury fashion house Prada. "This notion has connected cinema to Prada throughout its history—a trait present in its designs and storytelling as a medium for expression and inspiration". Agree or disagree? This campaign makes the point through a Jonathan Glazer ('The Zone Of Interest') mini-film featuring US actress Scarlett Johansson as she digs into the bones of lines from Shakespeare, rehearsing, trialling and rebuilding to achieve her own unique delivery. The focus on craftsmanship aims to spotlight the Prada Galleria bag, and to celebrate the art of performance. "Johansson’s daily essential, the Prada Galleria, is more than just an accessory, it is a symbol of excellence, mirroring her shifting persona," as Prada puts it. Something in that? Prada The Galleria, Prada x Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Glazer Prada video, luxury fashion, luxury handbags, art of acting 2024-04-04T09:11:28Z https://addvertising.org/australian-mecca-for-pets-get-animated-about-smelly-breath. https://youtu.be/tdTeUIz6PZ0 https://youtu.be/tdTeUIz6PZ0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tdTeUIz6PZ0/hqdefault.jpg Australian 'mecca for pets' get animated about smelly breath Pet parents in Australia will probably already be familiar with Petbarn, which operates about 140 stores for household animal supplies. What do you think of this animated commercial to promote its new platform, Pets Love Petbarn? The brand itself says: "Petbarn is a mecca for pets, they sniff out our stores on their walks, and no amount of lead-tugging will get them to move once they’re there. Our new Pets Love Petbarn platform is more than an advertising campaign, it is the organising idea that brings our entire business together." At 69%, Australia has one of the highest pet ownership percentages in the world: 28.7 million pets living in 6.9 million households, with dogs and cats the most popular animals. Owners splash their cash to the tune of about US$11 billion annually. Petbarn is part of Greencross Limited, Australasia's largest integrated consumer facing pet care company. Greencross owns over 130 veterinary practices and over 200 pet specialty stores, and operates a Vet Hospital at the University of Melbourne. Somewould say we are treating our four-legged friends too much like humans, others are loving the sophistication of it all. Your reaction to the ad? Petbarn Australia, Pets Love Petbarn, Australian commercials, pet food, pet care, animation in ads, pet parenting Australia, Howatson+Company 2023-03-07T09:25:49Z https://addvertising.org/would-you-switch-to-a-virtual-wallet-if-it-meant-never-losing-your-wallet-again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCIsPH0TWEU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCIsPH0TWEU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/watch?v=CCIsPH0TWEU/hqdefault.jpg Would you switch to a virtual wallet if it meant never losing your wallet again? Pittsburgh based PNC bank targets young students in this advert to promote their virtual wallet program that allows students to open a checking account in an easy manner. Can you relate to Frank in this advert? pnc bank, students, garrison hughes, pittsburgh 2018-07-19T15:17:28Z https://addvertising.org/serena-williams-that-s-the-life-i-chose. https://www.youtube.com/embed/U5G3No4Kwfo https://www.youtube.com/embed/U5G3No4Kwfo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U5G3No4Kwfo/hqdefault.jpg Serena Williams: "That's the life I chose" Tennis champion Serena Williams, who's just confirmed she's pregnant, features in this spot for sports gear manufacturer Nike. Some revealing comments from the winner of 23 Grand Slam titles about the challenges of her chosen career. Separately from this ad, Serena, 35, credits lifestyle coach Tony Robbins with helping her overcome setbacks and achieve a sustained winning mindset. Weiden + Kennedy, W+K agency, Serena Williams pregnant at 35, Australian Open winner eight weeks pregnant, top female athletes and mothers 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/new-kind-of-angel-alights-in-central-london. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/972/medium/TENA_2_pic.png?1556619183 New kind of angel alights in central London 2019-12-18T11:10:06Z https://addvertising.org/mads-mikkelsen-improves-his-space-parking-with-alcohol-free-beer. https://youtu.be/sh4SgkcOUyg https://youtu.be/sh4SgkcOUyg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sh4SgkcOUyg/hqdefault.jpg Mads Mikkelsen improves his Space-parking with alcohol-free beer Carlsberg continues to work its 'Probably the best lager in the world' strapline with this tongue-in-cheek promotion for its alcohol-free beer. Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, famous for lead roles in films including 'Casino Royale' and NBC series 'Hannibal' among many more, recently won Best Actor at the European Film awards. Here, he reprises his role as a philosophical cyclist mulling the advantages of 0.0% beer, imagining some absurd situations where it would 'probably' improve performance. Alcohol-free beer has seen huge growth in recent years and became more popular than ever during a turbulent 2020. The Carlsberg Group’s alcohol-free brews portfolio grew 29% between July and September of 2020, reflecting increasing interest in health and wellness among the general public. Founded in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen in Copenhagen, Carlsberg is now one of the world's largest brewery groups, with a 40,000-strong staff and sales in more than 150 countries. What do you think of the new campaign? Carlsberg alcohol-free, alcohol-free beer, Mads Mikkelsen, Denmark, Danish advertising, Grey Europe 2024-02-04T16:12:36Z https://addvertising.org/sana-iris-law-indulge-in-shimmering-seaside-polo-play. https://youtu.be/Iv4vFb_NLyU https://youtu.be/Iv4vFb_NLyU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iv4vFb_NLyU/hqdefault.jpg SANA, Iris Law indulge in shimmering seaside 'Polo Play' Singer/dancer SANA, of the nine-member K-Pop girl group TWICE, joins forces with British actress/model Iris Law (daughter of actor Jude Law and fashion designer Sadie Frost) in this gently swaying ode to the 'Polo Play' bag by the Polo Ralph Lauren brand. Both young women recount stories and feelings from different cultures and in different languages as they unobtrusively show off the upcoming season's new colours and styles. Polo Ralph Lauren SANA Iris Law, Polo Ralph Lauren bag commercial 2026, Sana Minatozaki, Iris Law commercial, fashion photography, photographer Laura Jane Coulson 2026-03-03T13:25:45Z https://addvertising.org/man-like-mobeen-star-doesn-t-like-his-own-show. https://youtu.be/uGHtj8Iuwgg https://youtu.be/uGHtj8Iuwgg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uGHtj8Iuwgg/hqdefault.jpg 'Man Like Mobeen' star doesn't like his own show.... .. in this spoof by the BBC to promote is iPlayer services. Playing up to and then going way beyond a perceived stuffy image of the British national broadcaster, the ad shows Guz Khan, writer and star of 'Man Like Mobeen', dressed up in fuddy-duddy style and surroundings, with attitudes to match. What do you think of the mockumentary attempt to pull in younger viewers? Side-splitting, outdated in itself, meh? BBC comedy drama, iPlayer, Guz Khan, Man Like Mobeen, funny ads, BBC Creative 2019-10-22T15:22:11Z https://addvertising.org/irina-shayk-creates-a-scandal-in-paris. https://youtu.be/yZKrQbbNUXo https://youtu.be/yZKrQbbNUXo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yZKrQbbNUXo/hqdefault.jpg Irina Shayk creates a scandal in Paris The first Russian model to feature on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (in 2011), Irina Shayk shakes up an elite Parisian gathering in this attention-seeker promotion for luxury fashion house Jean-Paul Gaultier's 'rumoured' new women's fragrance. Shot in black and white, with a good dose of humour thrown in. Like it? Jean-Paul Gaultier, Scandal a Paris, Irina Shayk, women's fragrances, Soixante Quinze 75 2025-09-25T16:52:20Z https://addvertising.org/get-out-of-the-habito-with-fresh-mortgage-advice-1. https://youtu.be/SNKl47pMIY8 https://youtu.be/SNKl47pMIY8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SNKl47pMIY8/hqdefault.jpg Get out of the Habito with fresh mortgage advice We all know that applying for a mortgage can be soul destroying - just take a look at the ad - but how about taking a fresh approach...? Habito, Uncommon Creative Studio, mortgage advice, Jimbo Phillips 2018-10-10T19:17:13Z https://addvertising.org/lots-of-lidl-details-make-christmas-jolly. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXwt0_5mjF0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXwt0_5mjF0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JXwt0_5mjF0/hqdefault.jpg Lots of Lidl details make Christmas jolly And jolly calorific if you're not careful! Global discount supermarket Lidl takes on Christmas 2017 with a hint of humour and lashings of sweet treats in a series of short ads that includes the 'Mince pie Maverick'. The Coca-Cola truck - currently making its way down from Glasgow to London with its 8,772 fairy lights ablaze - has taken some flak from MPs concerned over its contribution to the UK obesity issue. Well, as Grandma used to say while tucking into the roast tatties and Sunday sherry, "Everything in moderation". TBWA/London, Lidl Christmas 2017 ad, #everylidlthing, Coca Cola Christmas truck, best christmas ads 2017, supermarket ads 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/evian-live-young-roller-babies-advert. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vXQEvpQf0Aw https://www.youtube.com/embed/vXQEvpQf0Aw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vXQEvpQf0Aw/hqdefault.jpg Evian Live Young - Roller Babies advert 2018-06-03T04:33:43Z https://addvertising.org/we-are-what-we-do-from-natwest. https://www.youtube.com/embed/X5XlzGLRulY https://www.youtube.com/embed/X5XlzGLRulY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X5XlzGLRulY/hqdefault.jpg We are what we do, from NatWest "We all have a duty to do the right thing", says this 30-second ad from UK retail and commercial bank NatWest, which acknowledges 'our' faults rather than pushing its perfections. What do you think of this approach? M&C Saatchi, black and white ads, most trustworthy high street banks, NatWest banking services, National Westminster bank 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/toyota-revs-up-the-style. https://youtu.be/_KY0-li6wSo https://youtu.be/_KY0-li6wSo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_KY0-li6wSo/hqdefault.jpg Toyota revs up the style Cool creative featuring funky fashions and hip young things from Toyota, with the car manufacturer's C-HR seen only as a head-turning reflection in everyone's oh-so-stylish sunglasses. And if you're wondering, the music's from Glass Animals' Zaba album. Saatchi & Saatchi, music by glass animals, Toyota C-HR hybrid, 2020-07-10T13:44:27Z https://addvertising.org/catalogue-store-argos-gets-animated-over-revamp. https://youtu.be/czBkxkYREG8 https://youtu.be/czBkxkYREG8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/czBkxkYREG8/hqdefault.jpg Catalogue store Argos gets animated over revamp If the animated toys Connie and Trevor in this ad sound familiar, that may be because you've heard their 'voices on sitcoms - Ruth Bratt of 'People Just Do Nothing' and Charlie Cooper from 'This Country'. UK and Irish retailer Argos was set up back in the Seventies and became hugely popular as a high street catalogue store where you could browse catalogues, pick out and pay for items, and wait for them to be brought out from the storeroom. Like click and collect, but more papery. The brand has had various spin-offs and iterations, most recently being bought up my major UK supermakret chain Sainsbury's and incorporated within their stores without losing al of its own physical outlets. The focus now is on a revamp to shift perceptions of the brand image and make it more appealing to a broader range of customers including those hungry for the latest tech and stylish homeware. What do you think of the ad with its living toys' responses to new available products? It demonstrates the kind of subtle animation we've become used to but which can still delight with its own comic timing. Argos says: “We want Argos to become our customers’ go-to destination for the wide variety of products we sell; that’s why our new brand platform demonstrates that there is so much more to Argos. By using our new playful brand ambassadors to showcase the breadth of our range, we hope to position Argos as the most convenient place for shoppers to pick up more of what they love and need, from the latest tech to stylish homeware and furniture - at great value too". Does this campaign strike the right note? Argos Living Toys ads, Argos brand image, Connie and Trevor for Argos, catalogue shopping, The&Partnership 2023-06-21T09:17:24Z https://addvertising.org/japan-cat-from-stray-to-eternal-stationmaster. https://youtu.be/glTtLk8NBdE https://youtu.be/glTtLk8NBdE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/glTtLk8NBdE/hqdefault.jpg 'Japan Cat': From stray to Eternal Stationmaster From stray cat to eternal Japanese Stationmaster, Tama is just one example of Japan’s fascination with cats in the fourth episode of the documentary series, 'The Cats that Rule the World' by Academy Award Nominated director Geoffrey O’Connor, for SHEBA premium cat food. In 'Japan Cats', the director explores the peerless place held by cats in Japanese culture. Helmed by author Roland Kelts, Japan Cats goes on a journey via the Kishigawa Railway Line to visit the current Kishi Stationmaster cat Nitama and learn of about her predecessor and saviour of the station, Tama. Now heralded as a Shinto Goddess, Tama’s legacy has spread across the country and the world. SHEBA cat food ads are renowned for capturing the mesmerising power of cats. What do you think of this edition? Here's 'Prison Cat', another one in the documentary series from 2020, explaining how caring for cats is changing lives within one US prison facility: https://addvertising.org/cat-programs-in-correctional-centers-help-rescidivism. If it's a lighter note you're after, check out: https://addvertising.org/vincent-le-chat-purrs-his-way-to-our-hearts. A SHEBA spokesperson says: “During the pandemic we’ve seen cat parenthood has skyrocketed, with adoptions increased by 100% year-over-year at places like Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.... With the number of people struggling with stress, anxiety and depression reaching unprecedented levels, this is definitive proof of the healing power of cats." SHEBA documentaries, cat documentary, Japan Cat by SHEBA, director Geoffrey O’Connor, AMV BBDO 2021-03-25T08:27:41Z https://addvertising.org/retro-ai-artificial-intelligence-deployed-for-peru-s-seniors. https://youtu.be/0PuWYYDOTYc https://youtu.be/0PuWYYDOTYc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0PuWYYDOTYc/hqdefault.jpg Retro AI: Artificial intelligence deployed for Peru's seniors Peru's shopping centres Real Plaza Malls responded to the isolation suffered by some of their most loyal customers/visitors - senior citizens - during the COVID-19 crisis with this mash-up of old and new tech to keep peopl ein nursing homes connected. "Imagine not being able to go out for more than a year and understand little about technology," explains the company. "This is the case of hundreds of older adults who live in different nursing homes in Peru. That is why, at Real Plaza Malls, we developed the Retro Smart Device, a console from the '50s with artificial intelligence and commands made with them in mind." What do you think of the ad? Good to see something positive emerging from the particularly hard-hit and often ignored senior residence sector? Omg, won't I be able to get away from Google commands even in a nursing home? For goodness' sake, people need other people, not hard screens? Hey, it's a step in the right direction? Real Plaza Malls, Retro Smart Device, Peru, Peruvian society, artificial intelligence, AI in nursing homes, seniors and AI, Fahrenheit DDB 2021-06-11T14:17:47Z https://addvertising.org/coca-cola-christmas-1950s-classic-tv-commercial. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RTei7mzW2Fs https://www.youtube.com/embed/RTei7mzW2Fs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RTei7mzW2Fs/hqdefault.jpg Coca-Cola Christmas (1950s) - Classic TV Commercial Historical advert celebrating Coca-Cola and Christmas 1950s vintage cocacola christmas holidays 2020-03-21T01:27:41Z https://addvertising.org/sweet-and-simple-quality-street-s-first-sign-of-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5dDd4kP4JVo https://www.youtube.com/embed/5dDd4kP4JVo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5dDd4kP4JVo/hqdefault.jpg Sweet and simple: Quality Street's First Sign of Christmas Take 30 seconds away from the big-budget, minutes-long Christmas ads to enjoy this light-touch commercial from Quality Street chocolates. Kids' laughter, falling 'leaves', bright colours, and a traditional Christmassy feel.... But does it have a cute cat in it? YES!!! Job done! JWT London, first sign of christmas, quality street ad 2016, chocolate gifts 2019-05-05T12:17:35Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-halloween-own-it-with-spooky-shopping. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBn9_ch7Qa0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBn9_ch7Qa0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mBn9_ch7Qa0/hqdefault.jpg It's Halloween - own it with spooky shopping! Value supermarket Asda gives a scary (1980s) twist to the idea of the family at home together with this catchy little number for Halloween. Saatchi & Saatchi, Asda home to all things haunted ad, supermarket ads, shopping for Halloween 2019-08-16T02:25:52Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-age-gorgeously. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bnjbiocltF8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bnjbiocltF8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bnjbiocltF8/hqdefault.jpg How to age gorgeously! They brought us the hilarious Kitten Kollege, where cats and kittens attend classes that are in fact useful lessons for pet owners on how to best look after our feline friends. Now, cat-food purveyor Whiskas continues the humour with K.I.T. (Kat Institute of Technology) - riffing off the world-famous MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to demonstrate the 'science' behind senior health and beauty... Cat-lover? You'll love it! Not a cat-lover? Still useful lessons in this! AMV/BBDO, Whiskas KIT ageing fabulously ad, Whiskas Kitten Kollege, best cat commercials, funny ads 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/earth-s-burnout-re-imagines-planet-as-sick-human. https://youtu.be/v9t47qfvWy8 https://youtu.be/v9t47qfvWy8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v9t47qfvWy8/hqdefault.jpg 'Earth's Burnout' re-imagines planet as sick human An approach which will strike a chord with many of us as we strive to prise ourselves free from the ever-tightening grip of stress, burnout, and anxiety in everyday life. 'Earth's Burnout' by the Global Compact Country Network Brazil (a United Nations initiative) aims to warn about the dire consequences of climate change and encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices, reflecting the way companies are increasingly required to care for their associates' mental wellbeing. According to 2024 data from the Brazilian Ministry of Labour, the number of work leaves due to professional burnout has increased by nearly 1,000% over the past decade. The initiative says it: "aims to raise awareness within the private sector and encourage participation in the Global Compact – Brazil Network, where companies commit to corporate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By signing the 'Earth’s Burnout Certificate', companies formalize their commitment and begin contributing to concrete changes in the fight against global warming". Some may receive this with scepticism, some may write the campaign off as yet another example of fear-mongering, some may see it as a highly effective awareness-builder. What are your thoughts on this Burnout da Terra campaign, which takes a 2024 study by ecologist William Ripple saying that 25 of the planet’s so-called 35 vital signs are at record levels of deterioration, and re-applies this to the Earth as human being. Global Compact Country Network Brazil Earth's Burnout, Burnout da Terra, UN SDGs, climate change Brazil, Earth Day 2025, AlmapBBDO 2025-04-20T15:12:08Z https://addvertising.org/inspired-villages-later-life-should-never-be-lonely. https://youtu.be/8z5K7ZRxxu4 https://youtu.be/8z5K7ZRxxu4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8z5K7ZRxxu4/hqdefault.jpg Inspired Villages: "Later life should never be lonely" Well,that's a sentiment few would argue with. What do you think of this campaign, launched in Loneliness Awareness week by Inspired Villages? According to charity Age UK, over two million people aged 75 and up live alone and over one million can go a whole month without talking to anyone in Britain. Inspired Villages says: "We believe it shouldn't be this way. Human connection is key to our wellbeing, which is why it's at the heart of everything we do at our retirement villages. Our communities are warm and welcoming; helping people feel a sense of belonging as soon as they step through our doors and beyond". With so many living longer and healthier lives despite modern afflictions, the senior market is gathering momentum and having to up its standards. Does this ad strike a good note? Inspired Villages, retirement homes, retirement living, retirement villages, senior lifestyle, Loneliness Awareness Week, loneliness among elderly, adam&eveStudios 2024-06-13T11:08:40Z https://addvertising.org/covid-19-british-government-spells-out-winter-precautions-with-hands-face-space. https://youtu.be/Y_N1rTPhv04 https://youtu.be/Y_N1rTPhv04 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y_N1rTPhv04/hqdefault.jpg COVID-19: British government spells out winter precautions with "Hands. Face. Space." Confusion surrounded much of the government's approach to the COVID-19 coronavirus situation in the UK, but this campaign aims at complete clarity to help people understand why they need to remain vigilant, and the three basic steps we can all easily take, as winter approaches. The spot recreates visually how the virus can spread, making it easier to see the importance of hand-washing, face-covering and keeping a distance from others. The ad came out in September 2020 as the four nations of the United Kingdown took differing approaches on how to limit the spread of infection in their own regions - including around how many people could gather indoors/outdoors, and the opening of schools and businesses. The number of cases continued to rise, partly as a result of more testing and cases being detected among the less obviously vulnerable. The new public health announcement came with its scientific credentials stressed and explanations such as: "While coronavirus is not likely to survive for long periods of time on outdoor surfaces in sunlight, it can live for more than 24 hours in indoor environments", to help everyone understand the message - previous government campaigns had been dubbed unclear/confusing. A government statement for the new effort said: "While coronavirus deaths have significantly reduced, the virus is still circulating in communities and impacting people of all ages across the UK. ‘Hands. Face. Space’ are simple but vital behaviours that have the power to protect the public from both the short and potential long-term impact of coronavirus." What do you think of this public health ad? Is it useful, necessary, taking the right tone? British government, COVID-19 coronavirus testing, how Covid spreads, preventing infection risk, public health UK, NHS public health messages, MullenLowe London 2024-02-14T22:58:52Z https://addvertising.org/emma-stone-stars-in-spirit-of-travel. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MsY84E55hU https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MsY84E55hU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1MsY84E55hU/hqdefault.jpg Emma Stone stars in 'Spirit of Travel' The Oscar-winning ('La-La Land') actress puts her distinctive style to use in her first advertising campaign for fashion empire Louis Vuitton. In the 'Spirit of Travel' series she follows in the footsteps of Swedish actress and fellow Academy Award-winner ('The Danish Girl') Alicia Vikander. Chris McDean director, Louis Vuitton Spirit of Travel, Emma Stone commercials, Emma Stone face of Louis Vuitton, Hollywood stars in ads 2018-06-03T15:42:05Z https://addvertising.org/inactivewear-australians-urged-to-binge-watch-in-style. https://youtu.be/m-JlODilGg8 https://youtu.be/m-JlODilGg8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m-JlODilGg8/hqdefault.jpg INACTIVEWEAR: Australians urged to binge-watch in style Australia's newest streaming service Binge, and fashion house The Iconic have teamed up to create INACTIVE WEAR, a range of clothes comfortable enough to binge all day in. Great for when you're spending a lot of time indoors. What do you think of the ad? Enjoying the choice of mannequins to make you feel chic and lively no matter how much of a couch potato you've been? The Iconic - Australia and New Zealand’s fastest-growing and leading fashion and sports destination - is offering a 19-piece collection of unisex, luxe-loungewear designed to help you stay comfy on that couch but slough off the potato skin. INACTIVEWEAR, The Iconic, BINGE streaming, Australia, lockdown leisurewear, Thinkerbell 2024-07-11T04:21:13Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-hugh-jackman-call-truce. https://youtu.be/YioAD0gQQSM https://youtu.be/YioAD0gQQSM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YioAD0gQQSM/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman call truce Not a new one, but new to us. US comic actor and purveyor of fine gin Ryan Reynolds has a long-standing rivalry - aka 'war' - across social media with Australian actor Hugh Jackman, founder of Laughing Man coffee. In 2019 they decided to work together on ads for each other's products - see what you think if you haven't already! Aviation Gin, Laughing Man coffee, Hugh Jackman. Ryan Reynolds, actors in ads, funny ads 2019-08-08T09:15:23Z https://addvertising.org/romania-rare-banknotes-reworked-as-manifesto-for-free-contraception-1. https://youtu.be/xq5_pSxpvA8 https://youtu.be/xq5_pSxpvA8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xq5_pSxpvA8/hqdefault.jpg Romania: Rare banknotes reworked as manifesto for free contraception This one-minute campaign aims to make a right out of two (perceived) wrongs - the only Romanian banknote to feature a women enjoyed only a limited circulation before being withdrawn; and The National Contraception Plan exists 'only on paper' - in order to galvanise people into action over the need for free contraception nationwide. Titled 'Pass The Bill', the thriller/suspense-style ad centres around the first Romanian banknote to feature a woman, which was launched in 2021. The 20-lei banknote depicted World War I soldier Ecaterina Teodoroiu, but its limited circulation led to many Romanians perceiving it as a failed attempt to modernise the representation of women in the country. In the campaign, the banknote serves as a metaphor for broken financial promises. Starring actress Ilinca Manolache, the core message of the film is that “as there’s no money featuring women, there’s no money for women either”. “The National Contraception Plan exists only on paper. The budget exists only on paper,” says Manolache in the film to underscore the lack of concrete action from the Romanian government. Women’s rights charities the FILIA Center and the Gender Equality Coalition say: “Reimbursing contraceptives means Romanian women can make informed decisions about their bodies. They can choose if and when to have a child, plan their future, and make educated choices for themselves. Without a national contraception plan, there will be more unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, leaving young people without access to life-saving information. For 15 years, women and girls in Romania have been denied access to subsidized contraception. It’s time for that to change. Women’s rights shouldn’t exist only on paper.”  Although unintended pregnancies continue to fall across Europe, Romania still has a high rate. This campaign shows Manolache in a dark room where a machine is making a recreated version of the 20-lei banknote. The bill has no monetary value, but anyone scanning the code that can be found on it, whether on a screen or physically, symbolically unlocks 20 lei for the initiative. It will be distributed within Romania’s largest health care network, Regina Maria. Manolache says: “I know well the efforts and intentions of the FILIA team, so I stand by them whenever possible. ‘Pass the Bill’ is one of those campaigns where I use my voice to amplify feminist messages in a society that tends to regress when it comes to women’s fundamental rights.” FILIA 'Pass The Bill', contraception Romania, women's rights, Gender Equality Coalition Romania, Ilinca Manolache, DDB Romania 2025-02-18T14:10:51Z https://addvertising.org/santa-forgot-makes-fundraising-call-for-alzheimer-s-research. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y9pd6F7Wojk https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y9pd6F7Wojk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y9pd6F7Wojk/hqdefault.jpg 'Santa forgot' makes fundraising call for Alzheimer's research This Christmas campaign by charity Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) highlights the effects of Alzheimer's - the most common form of dementia - by showing Santa Claus affected by the condition. There is a clear call for action to help fund research into a condition which affects more than 800,000 people in Britain and costs over Aardman Animations, Freuds communications, dementia research, living with Alzheimer's 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/back-to-black-humour-amid-covid-19. https://youtu.be/gqPMV_V1Ru8 https://youtu.be/gqPMV_V1Ru8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqPMV_V1Ru8/hqdefault.jpg Back to black - humour, amid COVID-19 You'll see all kinds of processed meat products on Spanish supermarket shelves by the Campofrio group, set up in 1952 and nowadays both familiar at home and a multinational operation. Its down-to-earth, understanding tone is highlighted in this piece (in Spanish), which resurrects a well-loved Spanish comedian and director, Miguel Gila (died 2001), delivering one of his surreal war monologues. The soldier's asking for the war to be put on hold because there are so many other things we need to do, like cook for our old folk, call our friends, help the neighbour with shopping and so on. The fact that Gila himself fought in Spain's 1936-1939 civil war and survived imprisonent and a firing squad (the shooters had been drinking, he said) adds an emotional depth to the message being revived here amid the COVID-19 coronavirus. Spain, at time of writing, was the worst-affected country in Europe, with more than 17,000 deaths reported and stringent lockdowns in place nationwide. Gila's father died two months before his 1919 birth, after being refused hospital admittance for treatment of injuries sustained in an accident because of a shortage of beds - a situation the satirist recounted decades later, noting that "hospitals still don't have enough beds". Campofrio, COVID 19 coronavirus Spain, Miguel Gila, satire in advertising, humorous ads, McCann 2020-06-27T23:05:44Z https://addvertising.org/gun-shaped-soaps-for-a-more-peaceful-future. https://youtu.be/k_qN4DXNtS0 https://youtu.be/k_qN4DXNtS0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k_qN4DXNtS0/hqdefault.jpg Gun-shaped soaps for a more peaceful future The COVID-19 coronavirus crisis changed behaviours in ways none of us could have foreseen. In the United States of America, one such change was a surge in gun-buying. Youth empowermen organisation Change The Ref (CTR) responded by producing batches of soap - handwashing is a vital weapon against the spread of the virus - shaped like guns to get across the message: "The more this disappears, the safer our lives will be." CTR was set up by Manuel and Patricia Oliver after their teenage son Joaquin was killed along with 16 others in the 2018 Parkland school shooting in Florida. CTR’s ultimate goal is 'to give the young generation of survivors and victims a disrupting voice to help lead the way to change – a more peaceful future. #NeverAgain.' What do you think of this simple yet hard-hitting campaign? Nearly 40,000 people in the USA are estimated to have been killed by firearms in 2017, some 14,500 of those as a result of homicide. Could this initiative contribute to a change in attitudes towards firearms among the US public? Change the Ref, gun-shaped soap, COVID 19 coronavirus, gun violence USA, firearms sales America, Alma, DDB Latina 2020-05-01T08:29:16Z https://addvertising.org/usdc-the-digital-dollar-made-for-everyone. https://youtu.be/KSToHKLCWgw https://youtu.be/KSToHKLCWgw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KSToHKLCWgw/hqdefault.jpg USDC: The digital dollar made for everyone 'Money is now open', says this campaign by fintech company Circle. They describe the product being advertised thus: "USDC represents a new form of money that is as open as the internet itself. Open, democratic, and accessible. If the open internet unlocked so many ideas we now take for granted today, just imagine where open money could take us". Sounds good? Or sinister? Plenty of viewers would - and do - take issue with the ad's premise that the internet hasn't changed money.... We can probably all understand a challenge to that. Maybe the internet hasn't changed what we use money for, but the distinction here is cloudy enough to lay the campaign - and the tenets behind it - open to caution and criticism. Though many of us love the convenience of fast digital transactions, the alarm bells are also sounding about the importance of maintaining cash, the dangers of handing over money to an invisible and increasingly programmable system, and the approaching demise of the US dollar in the face of alternative financial systems from other economic giants like Russia and China. The USDC introduces a term that may be new to some of us - stablecoin. As the Circle website stresses: "Built for rapid, global payments and 24/7 financial markets, USDC is a regulated digital currency that can always be redeemed 1:1 for US dollars". What do you make of the campaign? Circle 'Money is now open', fintech Circle, digital money, open money, digital currencies, USDC, central bank digital currencies, stablecoin, Pensacola CANADA 2024-08-28T11:09:25Z https://addvertising.org/pizza-hut-topples-domino-s. https://youtu.be/Q-gY-kW2WJk https://youtu.be/Q-gY-kW2WJk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q-gY-kW2WJk/hqdefault.jpg Pizza Hut Topples Domino's.... Fun ad from Pizza Hut promoting its UK delivery service, with a clever visual joke throughout - fans of Domino's and/or the game of dominoes will get it! Does it keep you watching, get your taste buds tingling? If you're reaching for the 'phone to order, will it be the Domino's speed dial as per u., or might you respond to the Pizza Hut hustle? Pizza Hut deliveries, UK pizza deliveries, Domino's pizza delivery, Agile Films, Theatre Collective, Iris PR 2019-01-04T09:37:36Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-all-because-of-putin-russian-spoof-of-western-blame-game. https://youtu.be/otCcWjHt4U4 https://youtu.be/otCcWjHt4U4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/otCcWjHt4U4/hqdefault.jpg 'It's all because of Putin': Russian spoof of Western blame game Under guise of wishing other parts of Europe a happy festive season, this 1'17" parody takes a cheeky sideswipe at the Western tendency to blame everything negative on Russia and/or President Vladimir Putin. Bearing the badge of Russian news channel RT - no stranger to creating light-touch comments on serious subjects - it predictably stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest across the media, social and otherwise. Loosely speaking, reactions appear to range from 'brilliant parody' to 'dangerous propaganda', with a sprinkling of uncertainty about what it reflects about Russia's real stance. Culturally, Russia has strong European ties and identity, with about 25% of its land in Europe and 75% in Asia. In a contrasting approach, the secretary general of military organisation NATO, Mark Rutte, warned its member states in December 2025 that they are "Russia's next target" and said they "need to be ready". Speaking at a security conference in Berlin, Rutte said the bloc must make all efforts to prevent a war "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured". (https://youtu.be/Pq2RbAPE0pU?si=Uogp9qRlnpuDmidQ) In a subsequent address, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that European ambitions risk escalating the Ukraine conflict. (https://youtu.be/Pq2RbAPE0pU?si=Uogp9qRlnpuDmidQ) He stated that any European troops deployed to Ukraine could become legitimate targets for Russia’s forces. Lavrov also accused European leaders of ignoring the welfare of their own people, while stressing Russia has no plans to go to war with Europe. How does it all gel with the (perhaps) ruefully humorous twist of this festive parody? What/whom do we really need to fear? RT 'It's all because of Putin', Russian parody of Western Europe, RT news channel, political parody, European conflict 2026-01-01T13:37:03Z https://addvertising.org/mastercard-launches-true-name-for-transgender-nonbinary-clients. https://youtu.be/BJzxfwDyyas https://youtu.be/BJzxfwDyyas https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BJzxfwDyyas/hqdefault.jpg Mastercard launches True Name for transgender, nonbinary clients BMO Harris Bank has stepped up to the plate in the USA to partner with MasterCard on its True Name initiative, which allows transgender, nonconforming and nonbinary card users to choose the name they want to appear on their Mastercard, even if it doesn't match with their official ID document. In this spot, card-holders explain how it's made them feel in the past when they've had to use cards which don't reflect their presentation. What do you think of this approach? Superbia Credit Union was due to follow BMO Harris' December 2019 True Name launch in 2020. Mastercard True Name, transgender, non-binary, personal finances, LGBTQIA+ 2019-11-11T04:37:24Z https://addvertising.org/platform-2-for-the-007-trainline-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rPub_W12PoU https://www.youtube.com/embed/rPub_W12PoU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rPub_W12PoU/hqdefault.jpg Platform 2 for the 007 Trainline ad Britain's digital rail information and ticket platform plunges us into rush minute with this spoof action thriller promoting their live travel updates. James Bond or Mission Impossible fan? Get on board with this one. BBH London, The Getaway Trainline wonderfully predictable ad, trainline live travel information, London travel information, funny ads 2018-06-03T04:01:29Z https://addvertising.org/anya-taylor-joy-swings-on-a-chandelier-at-versailles. https://youtu.be/zfJmGt5cK2c https://youtu.be/zfJmGt5cK2c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zfJmGt5cK2c/hqdefault.jpg Anya Taylor-Joy swings on a chandelier at Versailles US/British actress Anya Taylor-Joy, 28, and French-Italian model / actress Deva Cassel, 20, epitomise the roaring twenties as they act out the Ball of Dreams for French luxury house Dior this holiday season amid the incomparable glories of the Palace of Versailles. The Palace contains 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2 and has been a World Heritage sincec 1979. Recognised as one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art, Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682. The fashion house, set up by French designer Christian Dior in 1946, continues to exercise immense appeal in a fiercely competitive sector, and is reported to have recorded revenue of €60.8 billion in the first nine months of 2024 amid a general downturn in luxury revenues thisyear after exceptional post-Covid growth. What effect does this campaign have on you? Dior Ball of Dreams, Dior Holiday 2024, Anya Taylor-Joy for Dior, Deva Cassel for Dior, luxury fashion ads 2024-11-18T09:38:58Z https://addvertising.org/does-size-matter-asks-virgin-trains. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VyozqG6xY2A https://www.youtube.com/embed/VyozqG6xY2A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VyozqG6xY2A/hqdefault.jpg Does Size Matter? asks Virgin Trains Ooo-er, Virgin! Extended double entendre advertising Sir Richard Branson's East Coast train service - a 1-minute cheeky chuckle. Virgin Trains east coast sexy ad, London to Edinburgh trains, krow agency, funny ad from virgin 2019-03-13T00:56:13Z https://addvertising.org/kia-charges-up-the-cute-with-robo-dog-super-bowl-commercial. https://youtu.be/HoNMz_OV_dI https://youtu.be/HoNMz_OV_dI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HoNMz_OV_dI/hqdefault.jpg Kia charges up the cute with Robo Dog Super Bowl commercial Just when you thought electric vehicle ads were getting as predictable as, well, the usual car commercials, along comes Kia with the tale of a robotic doggie to change your mind.... The South Korean multinational pulls out all the cute stops in a 1'10" mini-movie that you'll probably find hard to stop watching before you see how it ends. The heart-wrenching/warming/stopping story unfolds in puppyish leaps and bounds to the sound of Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler belting out the Jim Steinman hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'. Will you remember the name of the vehicle the ad's promoting? Maybe not, but parents across the USA and beyond look set to hear howls of longing for 'Robo Dog's car' from captivated kids not too far down the line. The commercial is spreading a broad net in terms of appeal by taking one of the highly visible slots at the Super Bowl, the US football final that takes place in early February, uniting friends and families in front of screens like no other sporting event. As TV and online entertainment overall proved to be one of the big winners of Covid restrictions, advertisers appeared happy to dig deep for the 2022 edition, the most expensive ever: Super Bowl broadcasting company NBC swiftly sold all its commercial inventory at record prices, with a 30-second slot going for a reported $7 million - a hefty 27% increase over the previous year. What do you think of the Robo Dog ad? Cute, cheerful and creative, perfect for the family/friends gathering? Or a ghastly melding of technological and human capacity that plies emotions for financial gain? Kia Robo Dog, Super Bowl commercials 2022, Kia electric vehicles, EV commercials, Kia EV6, robotic dogs, robo dog ad, David&Goliath 2023-02-04T13:02:58Z https://addvertising.org/diablo-iv-launches-with-atmospheric-open-beta-in-mediaeval-gothic-cathedral. https://youtu.be/jWSOFkpOCFo https://youtu.be/jWSOFkpOCFo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jWSOFkpOCFo/hqdefault.jpg Diablo IV launches with atmospheric Open Beta in mediaeval gothic cathedral What do you think of this trailer, fuelling anticipation for the release of the latest instalment in hit gothic video game series 'Diablo IV'? The promoters took over a mediaeval gothic cathedral in France and adorned its ceiling and walls with a 160-foot long, Renaissance-inspired mural. Adam Miller, whose Baroque-style paintings have been shown in galleries around the world, was the artist behind the 20 unique paintings installed in the de-consecrated cathedral’s dome and vaulted ceiling, as well as a vast mural covering its back wall. And you may recognise the voice of actor Charles Dance ('Game of Thrones'). Livening up the promotion is the opportunity for every gamer who jumps into the Open Beta in the launch month of March to be selected and painted into their own scene as a Diablo hero battling Lilith’s evil. Each will then receive a video of Adam painting them into the art. How's that for creative marketing? Diablo IV trailer, gothic video game, gamers, videogames, Lilith in Diablo IV, artist Adam Miller, Blizzard Entertainment, 72andSunny 2023-03-08T08:52:27Z https://addvertising.org/boys-do-cry-male-choir-gives-voice-to-men-s-suicide-rates. https://youtu.be/Ml_sZnb78N0 https://youtu.be/Ml_sZnb78N0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ml_sZnb78N0/hqdefault.jpg 'Boys Do Cry': Male choir gives voice to men's suicide rates Boys Do Cry, an Australian initiative for men's mental health, says that "in the last 12 months in Australia 2,384 men have taken their own lives. That's an average of seven men every day, making suicide the leading cause of death in Australian males aged 15-49." It's not just in Australia that there's a prevailing sense that men do not have access to the emotional support they need, and male-targeted brands have been tackling the taboo for some time now, with campaigns like Lynx's ongoing Men In Progress - which also questions the deep-rooted 'boys don't cry' concept. This campaign continues the awareness-raising with by adapting the iconic Eighties song 'Boys Don't Cry' by The Cure. Their re-work includes specific new lyrics delivered by a mixed male choir and the title 'Boys Do Cry'. "Some of these men might still be alive today if they had felt able to speak to someone about how they were feeling," says boysdocry.com.au, of men who have taken their own lives. What are your thoughts on the campaign? How effective is it? Boys Do Cry, Australian public health, Australian men, male suicide, men's mental health, men's mental health Australia, Boys Don't Cry The Cure, The Hallway AU, Gotcha4Life 2021-11-22T09:45:49Z https://addvertising.org/budding-social-media-love-story-drives-home-a-point. https://youtu.be/nKmfTVN989g https://youtu.be/nKmfTVN989g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nKmfTVN989g/hqdefault.jpg Budding social media love story drives home a point A 3'25" tale of two young men who are elated by a Like from a girl on social media set out to create the perfect next Story to maintain her attention. As the story unfolds, some of us may feel a sense of impending doom, despite the fact that the driver is going slowly in a residential area. Is it only the more experienced / older viewers who will get this sensation or will young drivers - who overwhelmingly admit to using social media while behind the wheel - catch a whiff of disaster as well? Project Yellow Light was set up by bereaved parent Julie Garner in honour of her son Hunter, who died in a car crash when he was 16 years old. The Project invites young people to create a public service announcement (PSA) for an annual short film scholarship competition. "There is no one better than you to warn your peers of the dangers of distracted driving," says Julie Hunter. "You can communicate with one another in a voice and in a way that resonates and connects. You have a powerful, sincere voice that has a huge impact. You can make a difference". Directed by Quentin Deronzier, this campaign, 'Love Story', is the latest winner of the competition. What are your thoughts on it? Project Yellow Light, road safety, young drivers, PSA driving, social media while driving, The Martin Agency 2025-04-04T08:34:57Z https://addvertising.org/and-just-like-that-ryan-reynolds-revives-mr-big. https://youtu.be/yX7DuSxnWpg https://youtu.be/yX7DuSxnWpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yX7DuSxnWpg/hqdefault.jpg 'And Just Like That', Ryan Reynolds revives Mr Big.... TV hit series 'Sex and the City' is back on the screens in a reboot called 'And Just Like That'. Fans were stunned and appalled when a major character, Mr Big (Chris Noth), was killed off in the first episode, suffering a heart attack after riding his Peloton indoor exercise bike. It won't mean anything to those who are unaware of the series, but if you are one of the many who did/do follow it, what do you think of this riposte by Peloton, called simply 'He's Alive'? Cleverly, it's narrated in speeded-up 'medical advertising' style by Hollywood actor and one-man ad maestro Ryan Reynolds. His agency previously did a send-up of a Peloton ad which had met with mixed reviews. Sex and the City Peloton parody, And Just Like That He's Alive, Peloton and Ryan Reynolds, funny ads, Hollywood actors in ads, Maximum Effort agency 2021-12-16T21:20:07Z https://addvertising.org/the-disposables-one-family-nobody-wants-to-share-the-beach-with. https://youtu.be/m16INeZJdRw https://youtu.be/m16INeZJdRw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m16INeZJdRw/hqdefault.jpg The Disposables: One family nobody wants to share the beach with... Millions of menstrual waste products wash up on the world's beaches every day. Many people who used period products may even be unaware that they should never be flushed down a toilet. Social enterprise Hey Girls UK launched this campaign to raise awareness and help tackle the problem - using a good dose of humour to make their point. Check out the one-minute ad and let us know what you think of this approach? Does it make you think twice? The promotion is to highlight the fact that Hey Girls UK, which produces organic, plastic free and disposable ranges, now carry ‘do not flush’ warnings on their wrappers. The aim is to prod larger manufacturers into similar action. A huge percentage of conventional period products contain harmful and often hidden levels of plastic which can be ingested by sea life and will not break down naturally, only contributing further to the rising levels of plastic waste in the ocean. Scotland's Natural Environment Minister, Mairi Gougeon, said: “Many are familiar with the scourge of plastic bottles and cans washing up on our beaches, but the Don’t Rush To Flush campaign highlights the very real and significant impact that incorrect disposal of period products down toilets also has and I welcome this approach from Hey Girls to raise awareness of the issue.” Specialising in reusable period products, Hey Girls UK made the ad themselves - "friends and family are the actors in the clip", they told ADDS - subverting the grainy black and white concept of a British day out at the seaside. The company says a study conducted by the Journal of the Institution of Environmental Sciences shows that 700,000 panty liners, 2.5 million tampons and 1.4 period pads are flushed down the toilet every single day in the UK. Many of these items not only contribute to expensive sewer blockages but can also end up in the ocean. Hey Girls UK, The Disposables, women's health, reusable period products, ocean waste, clean beaches, sewer blockages, period products and the environment, plastics in period products 2020-09-28T08:01:29Z https://addvertising.org/find-fair-chrome-extension-brings-ethical-up-the-search-ranking. https://youtu.be/q55fsAhGJAQ https://youtu.be/q55fsAhGJAQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q55fsAhGJAQ/hqdefault.jpg Find Fair Chrome extension brings ethical up the search ranking What do you think of this New Zealand campaign promoting a new Google Chrome extension which highlights the most ethical companies on your behalf when you run a search? It's free, and companies cannot pay to be included - they have to be selected by the developing partner fair&good. The idea is to make ethical shopping mainstream, and with digital buying here to stay, the FIND FAIR function already works in all the major online supermarkets. Chrome says on its website: "Many Kiwis have strong ethical values, but not every company shares them. Worker exploitation, child labour, unfair wages and unsafe working conditions are not practices many brands own up to. And, while many of us enjoy the convenience of online shopping, it can be difficult to tell what’s happening behind the scenes." The not-for-profit fair&good selects ethical companies according to its set of values including fair labour, the environment, supply chain transparency, gender equality, community involvement, inclusiveness, social justice, giving back, consistency and animal welfare. The extension has been developed with other partners including Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand, Trade Aid, Just Kai, Tearfund, B Corp and the SPCA. FIND FAIR Chrome extension, Chrome ethical search extension, ethical shopping online, ethical online search, Chrome extensions, New Zealand ethical shopping, fair&good, REMADE agency 2023-01-13T09:03:25Z https://addvertising.org/rugby-sweeties. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wqk73RAMZwc https://www.youtube.com/embed/wqk73RAMZwc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wqk73RAMZwc/hqdefault.jpg Rugby sweeties Kids' voiceovers for rugby players haribo, rugby, children, kids, sweets 2025-05-25T14:49:19Z https://addvertising.org/uncage-yourself. https://youtu.be/Y1Jy4BfOp8c https://youtu.be/Y1Jy4BfOp8c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y1Jy4BfOp8c/hqdefault.jpg Uncage Yourself High wow-factor in this 1'30" mini-movie ad that successfully combines suspense and poignancy. Fast-moving images that'll strike different -and some very powerful - chords with each of us depending on our backgrounds and experiences. What effect does it have on you? Tiger beer Uncage Creativity, Dorian & Daniel, creative ads, gangs, performance art 2018-06-18T05:31:01Z https://addvertising.org/a-nova-criatura-da-noite. https://youtu.be/d75VpDWrH4M https://youtu.be/d75VpDWrH4M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d75VpDWrH4M/hqdefault.jpg A nova criatura da noite.... If you like a bit of a thrill with your pick-up, here's the new Chevrolet flaunting itself in black and white. Forte como sempre, furiosa como nunca. Like the ad? Chevrolet S10 Midnight, cars Brazil, pickup trucks, WMcCann Sao Paulo, #novacriaturadanoite 2024-08-28T11:16:57Z https://addvertising.org/we-must-love-each-other-or-die. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Id_r6pNsus https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Id_r6pNsus https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Id_r6pNsus/hqdefault.jpg "We must love each other or die" The role of fear in political advertising: this Lyndon B Johnson TV ad aired only once in the 1964 U.S. presidential campaign but is seen as key in his landslide victory over challenger Barry Goldwater. daisy girl, nuclear explosion, US Democrats, 1960s nuclear, missile launch 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/seeing-red-harnessing-anger-to-end-period-poverty. https://youtu.be/D8n-5qoqnm0 https://youtu.be/D8n-5qoqnm0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D8n-5qoqnm0/hqdefault.jpg Seeing Red: Harnessing anger to end period poverty Anger is often seen as a 'negative' emotion but it's a galvanising emotion and as such, can be channelled into positive action. What do you think of this campaign about period poverty in the UK? According to Hey Girls, the social enterprise behind it, "period poverty affects 1 in 10 in the UK and surged in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. A survey by the charity Plan International UK showed that as many as one third of 14 to 21s in the UK struggled to access or afford period products during lockdown." The campaign's been designed to make us, the viewers, angry: Psychological insights guided bya university professor, a specially created soundtrack, the pace and use of colour are among the elements specifically devised to evoke anger and motivate action. And viewers are offered the chance to act on their anger in a beneficial way as Hey Girls explains that for every period product purchase, they will donate one to those in need. Does the footage make you angry in this way? Or angry at the fact that this situation exists in a wealthy nation where such products should be freely available, responsibly produced, and sustainably packaged? Both, perhaps. Hey Girls Seeing Red, period poverty UK, menstruation, period products, adam&eveDDB 2021-05-05T10:24:44Z https://addvertising.org/tmi-the-lure-of-the-bidet. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-1f2cM3Ask https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-1f2cM3Ask https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F-1f2cM3Ask/hqdefault.jpg TMI? The lure of the bidet Traditional in Middle Eastern, Southern European and other countries, bidets have yet to capture the U.S. market - despite the fact that American James Kellogg, breakfast cereal inventor, applied in 1928 for a patent for an anal douche with a similar function. Bidet attachment manufacturer Tushy aims to redress the balance with this highly informative ad. Captain Worldwide agency, Tushy bidet attachment, fit a bidet on your own toilet, bathroom hygiene devices, anal hygiene 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/sophie-ellis-bextor-m-s-take-a-swipe-at-the-christmas-spirit. https://youtu.be/0fHIhfxmyqs https://youtu.be/0fHIhfxmyqs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0fHIhfxmyqs/hqdefault.jpg Sophie Ellis-Bextor, M&S take a swipe at the Christmas spirit But is it a cheeky, relatable swipe or a more destructive blow? Time will tell - and maybe you'll tell us what you think here - but this one's already stirring up a storm as the avalanche of Christmas ads starts rolling. English singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor and English-American fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality Tan France (best known as the fashion expert for the Netflix series 'Queer Eye', and co-host of 'Next In Fashion') star in this 'irreverent' approach, where elves - spoiler - and other cute symbols take a bit of a hammering. Judging by comments, it's set to become one of the most talked-about and controversial ads of the season as it simultaneously reminds us of the time/energy-consuming tasks we take on to create the perfect festive season while stripping things back to basics with a call to stop stressing and just do what we love for those we love. Some are loving the message to ignore what's expected, others are disgusted by the trampling of traditions. Is this seeming swipe really a restoration of the true spirit of Christmas joy, and only a blow to manufactured stress/strife? M&S Christmas clothing and home 2023, Christmas ads 2023, Christmas commercials 2023, Hannah Waddingham, Sophie Ellis-Bextor in ads, Tan France in commercial, Mother London agency 2023-11-02T17:56:22Z https://addvertising.org/knives-used-to-make-gyms. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SF_Jh1cPHLo https://www.youtube.com/embed/SF_Jh1cPHLo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SF_Jh1cPHLo/hqdefault.jpg Knives used to make gyms This spot shows how UK charity Steel Warriors is tackling knife crime by melting down confiscated or handed-in knives and using the metal to make free gyms for street workouts. Steel Warriors UK, knife crime in Britain, Ben Wintour, Pia Fontes, street workout, calisthenics 2018-12-01T03:50:29Z https://addvertising.org/visibly-fairer-skin-by-nivea. 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/save-the-boy-st-john-ambulance-first-aid-advert. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YQNXJpuLKwU https://www.youtube.com/embed/YQNXJpuLKwU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YQNXJpuLKwU/hqdefault.jpg Save the boy - St John Ambulance first aid advert Ambulance 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/morgan-freeman-explains-how-he-s-mistaken-for-god. https://youtu.be/9wxSxV-E9_Q https://youtu.be/9wxSxV-E9_Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9wxSxV-E9_Q/hqdefault.jpg Morgan Freeman explains how he's mistaken for God U.S. actor and fifth-highest box-office draw (averaging more than $74 million per movie) Morgan Freeman pokes gentle fun at how he's perceived in real life since his role as God in the 2003 film 'Bruce Almighty', which starred Jim Carrey, and the sequel 'Evan Almighty' with Steve Carrell. Do you like the ad? Does it make you trust the maufacturers Tadiran more? Tadiran air conditioning, Morgan Freeman, Boroda Kaplan, Israel, funny ads 2019-01-22T07:25:05Z https://addvertising.org/vanuatu-takes-ray-o-leary-out-of-his-comfort-zone. https://youtu.be/l9DjZetsWlM https://youtu.be/l9DjZetsWlM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l9DjZetsWlM/hqdefault.jpg Vanuatu takes Ray O'Leary out of his comfort zone New Zealand comedian and TV personality Ray O’Leary ('Have You Been Paying Attention?') takes his trademark grey suit into the South Pacific Ocean archipelago of Vanuatu for some experiences well outside his comfort zone. What do you think of the ad - does it inspire you to take flight into adventure? "‘The Wake-Up Call’ is all about breaking you out of your routine," says the Vanuatu Tourism Office, "answering the call of Vanuatu with an adventure just three hours from Australia. And in Ray O’Leary, we found not just the perfect comedic talent, but someone willing to throw himself into the experience -- sometimes quite literally.” This ad is one of a series of episodes which each focus on an aspect of adventure and discovery across the archipelago's 83 islands. Vanuatu ‘The Wake-Up Call’, Vanuatu x Ray O'Leary, travel destinations, Apparent agency 2025-09-22T09:23:56Z https://addvertising.org/amovens-drives-spain-s-airbnb-for-cars. https://youtu.be/FBxC-N9P7U0 https://youtu.be/FBxC-N9P7U0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FBxC-N9P7U0/hqdefault.jpg Amovens drives Spain's 'Airbnb for cars' Presented through the voice of a car that spends 90% of its life parked / not moving, this bouncy ad for Spain's peer-to-peer car rental is intended to make us all think positive. The app Amovens was founded as an environmental enterprise car-sharing platform in 2009, merged with Denmark's GoMore in 2015, and currently has an estimated 1.5 million users in Spain. Founder Diego Hidalgo Demeusois says its growth - Amovens has 2.5 million users across Europe (2019 figures) - is thanks in large part to the core idea that cars are better used when they are shared. "Car owners can rely on one same platform to open their cars to others and spend less on them, which generally also leads them to use their own car less," he points out. "Those who do not own cars can also use Amovens in almost all situations in which they might need a car, whether it’s for a ride to go to another city, going on a weekend trip with their family, renting a car from their neighbour, or getting a car for a few months or years that they can easily share (and pay) with others". It's not the first European company to be driving a solution to the wastefulness of cars: the sector is growing exponentially: in some cases, as people search for ways to make use of everything they have to bring in some extra income; in others, as more realise that it is daft to have an expensive chunk of metal sitting unused most of the time in spaces that could be more enjoyably used; and also within the substantial community of people wanting to go easy on the environment. As the current Amovens CEO, Alberto Bajjali, points out, the manufacture of a single car generates some eight tonnes of CO2 - way more than is justified by its future use. Does the ad inspire you to re-think your habits, and/or will you continue to support more government spending on better public transport for all? Amovens Brum Brum, peer-to-peer car renting Spain, founder Diego Hidalgo Demeusois, sharing economy 2026-03-22T09:54:06Z https://addvertising.org/self-chasing-ball-and-other-kat-institute-of-technology-inventions. https://youtu.be/xVr0QD8Wca8 https://youtu.be/xVr0QD8Wca8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xVr0QD8Wca8/hqdefault.jpg Self-chasing ball and other Kat Institute of Technology inventions Is this the latest ad to cross our radar screen? No, we're acting on a whim here. There are times when everything seems too cool or too cruel to contemplate, and a little light-heartedness can help the world go round. So here's a classic from cat food company Whiskas, introducing the Kat Institute of Technology (K.I.T.) - riffing off the world-famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA. In the UK alone, 3.2 million households acquired new pets during the first year of Covid-related lockdowns and restrictions, bringing the national total to 12 milion cats and a similar number of dogs. While the mental health benefits for humans are clear, the long-term welfare of the animals remains to be seen as people return to work and other activities. This 1'30" film was created well before the Covid situation and takes us inside "the most elite feline institution in the world" to show us what the futuristic pusscats get up to, including coming up with inventions such as the self-chasing ball and a striking/stroking use of robotics. "If all commercials where like this it would be the show that’s interrupting the commercials," says one viewer. Agree or disagree? Whiskas K.I.T., cat commercials, funny ads, classic ads, cat care, AMV/BBDO 2022-03-18T08:53:23Z https://addvertising.org/women-rock-stars. https://www.youtube.com/embed/23B7Yp8jcpk https://www.youtube.com/embed/23B7Yp8jcpk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/23B7Yp8jcpk/hqdefault.jpg Women rock stars A floor mop from Vileda that looks efficient, but is anyone else disappointed to see this kind of 'woman mops up after young man' ad in this day and age? Sure, women still clean and look after the house and the family, but.... international women's day, rubbish voiceover, women cleaning floors in ads, old-fashioned ads, gender stereotyping in commercials 2018-10-06T00:24:57Z https://addvertising.org/soft-plastics-stolen-kisses-urban-foxes-deliver-co-op-s-positive-message. https://youtu.be/8u7aqCO2GNk https://youtu.be/8u7aqCO2GNk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8u7aqCO2GNk/hqdefault.jpg Soft plastics: Stolen kisses, urban foxes deliver Co-op's positive message Whether or not you believe we can each make a difference to our environment with everyday actions, this 30-second ad may appeal to you for the magic of small things it illustrates as people emerge from COVID-19 restrictions and get back to living life fully again. It promotes the Co-op's new recycling drive, by which people can recycle hitherto awkward items such as plastic bread wrappers and crips packets, both from its own outlets and other supermarkets. The Co-op describes itself as 'a brand devised for the food retail business of the consumer co-operative movement in the United Kingdom', and says of this campaign: "this new scheme aims to help communities across the UK to make small changes that together will add up to a big difference for our environment.” What do you think of the ad? High time supermarkets stripped away all the unnecessary plastics our food is wrapped in? A step in the right direction? Or are you just enjoying the down-to-earth, friendly and quietly joyous tone of the ad? For more information on which items you can now recycle at the Co-op, visit coop.co.uk/soft-plastics. Co-op soft plastics recycling, UK plastic recycling, recycling bread bags, recycling crisp packets, UK environment, community for environment, Lucky Generals 2021-07-09T09:37:34Z https://addvertising.org/match-days-are-you-a-spectator-or-part-of-it. https://youtu.be/W28qQqZbRzw https://youtu.be/W28qQqZbRzw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W28qQqZbRzw/hqdefault.jpg Match days: Are you a spectator or part of it? That's the question posed by international sports betting provider Tipico in this fast-paced, trailer-style spot. Do you feel caught up in the excitement? And is that a good thing? What do you think? Sports betting, football World Cup bets, Jung von Matt, gambling, Dorian&Daniel 2018-09-07T02:50:56Z https://addvertising.org/donald-trump-highlights-us-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-s-past-v-present. https://youtu.be/y5y8QA1wCcc https://youtu.be/y5y8QA1wCcc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y5y8QA1wCcc/hqdefault.jpg Donald Trump highlights US presidential candidate Joe Biden's 'Past v Present' In the same week that Joseph Robinette 'Joe' Biden Jr. officially accepted his nomination as candidate for the 2020 US presidential elections in a powerfully delivered speech at the (digital) Democratic National Convention, his opponent, the incumber Donald Trump, put out this 'Past v Present' spot. Through editing footage of public appearances by Mr Biden in 2015 to contrast with more recent ones, it shows what appears to be a deterioration in the 77-year-old Democrat's mental faculties and sharpness, posing the question 'Did something happen to Joe Biden?'. What do you think of this kind of approach? Unnecessary and manipulative, or a much-needed clarifier to urge voters to look more closely at the man who aspires to run a nation of more than 331 million people? Biden served as vice-president during Barack Obama's eight years as president, from 2009 to 2017. Mr Trump is himself 74 years old, unusually putting both candidates in the category of those commonly regarded as needing to 'shield' during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, which hit the United States of America hard. The president's camp spent a reported $80 million on advertising in the first half of 2020, including a splurge on YouTube during the digitally delivered Democratic National Convention so as to hijack attention. Mr Biden also upped his marketing spend in an environment where traditional rallies and public gatherings to garner support were made impossible by COVID restrictions, lashing out $65 million. US presidential election ads, Donald Trump election ads, US politics, US political marketing spend, Joe Biden, Watch Past vs Present, political advertising, 2020 election campaign 2020-08-26T09:13:59Z https://addvertising.org/dolce-gabbana-keeps-it-compact-1. https://youtu.be/iGWsY-oC3DQ https://youtu.be/iGWsY-oC3DQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iGWsY-oC3DQ/hqdefault.jpg Dolce & Gabbana keeps it compact And what a compact... The Italian luxury house has taken back control of its beauty wing and the red-lipped bird flies again in this Mediterranean-drenched campaign. Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido had put its manufacturing muscle into Dolce & Gabbana make-up and skincare products, but shuttered the license to a major degree at the end of 2021 after disappointing Asian results and the market drop brought about by Covid restrictions. Now the lush lipsticks, powders and shadows are back on plush shelves such as Harrods in London, firmly back in the embrace of Dolce & Gabbana as of the beginning of 2023, and exuding born-again elegance. What do you think of this sensualised styling? DG Devotion, Dolce & Gabbana make-up, luxury make-up, fashion photography, ornate powder compacts, Dolce & Gabbana beauty, fashion photographer HugoComte 2023-09-26T15:07:52Z https://addvertising.org/a-local-treatment-center-brings-a-call-to-action-in-regards-to-drug-and-alcohol-addiction-1. https://youtu.be/1OPEtSXAZCE https://youtu.be/1OPEtSXAZCE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1OPEtSXAZCE/hqdefault.jpg A local treatment center brings a call-to-action in regards to drug and alcohol addiction A Pittsburgh based treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction issues a public service announcement about the dangers of using. Opioid addiction is a problem sweeping the United States with western Pennsylvania being one of the worst cases. Greenbriar Treatment center, ethics advertising, rehab, opioids 2024-08-28T11:16:15Z https://addvertising.org/boss-one-david-beckham-strips-down-to-his-tats-muscles. https://youtu.be/w7JwgJw36_Y https://youtu.be/w7JwgJw36_Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w7JwgJw36_Y/hqdefault.jpg BOSS ONE: David Beckham strips down to his tats, muscles Well, here's a turn-up for the books: as English former pro footballer David Beckham nears the big 5-0, here he is in all his tattooed, chiselled bodily perfection still stripping down to his skimpies - and beyond - in a two-minute filmic ad for German clothing company Hugo Boss. It's by no means the first time the father-of-three has stunned viewers with his physique rippling under a speck of underwear, but this time it's very much a 007-style, cinematic approach with more than a touch of legendary James Bond actor Sean Connery about the presentation. That includes the throbbing co-star, an Aston Martin classic car. Becks is a keen car collector, as is fellow Brit and well-known chef Gordon Ramsay, who drove his own Aston Martin, reputedly worth £2 million, to and from the London BOSS launch event. Becks, 49, is husband to fashion designer Victoria Beckham and co-owner of Inter Miami football/soccer club, which hit headlines in 2023 by signing a free transfer for football superstar Lionel Messi. Since the team began playing in the 2020 season, the club has signed several other high-profile players such as Blaise Matuidi, Gonzalo Higuaín, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez. But back to the BOSS ONE underwear ad - what do you think of it? It's BOSS's first dedicated underwear campaign. Hit or miss? BOSS ONE David Beckham, men's fashion, high-end menswear, David Beckham commercials, men's underwear, tattoos, Mert and Marcus, Trey Laird 2025-01-31T11:47:13Z https://addvertising.org/la-vida-nuestra-living-the-european-lifestyle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bmI7apQWoqM https://www.youtube.com/embed/bmI7apQWoqM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bmI7apQWoqM/hqdefault.jpg La Vida Nuestra: Living the European lifestyle Hot weather, cool beer, rght?! Barcelona's Estrella Damm Lager mixes it up with this intriguing 16-minute film starring Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage, S.A. Damm Barcelona, Spanish beer, Estrella Damm 2017 ad, GOT Peter Dinklage 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/letreffle-papier-do-toilette-d-avenir. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3r_KOzVf5Ks https://www.youtube.com/embed/3r_KOzVf5Ks https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3r_KOzVf5Ks/hqdefault.jpg LeTreffle - Papier do toilette...d'avenir! Toilet paper super fast and super modern....on an iPad! toilet,paper, soft,ipad, 2018-06-02T21:23:17Z https://addvertising.org/etihad-displays-its-sustainability-efforts-with-ecodemonstrator-aircraft. https://youtu.be/b_Q9imCCqdo https://youtu.be/b_Q9imCCqdo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b_Q9imCCqdo/hqdefault.jpg Etihad displays its sustainability efforts with ecoDemonstrator aircraft Pro-active on reassurance messages throughout the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, United Arab Emirates (UAE) airlines Emirates and Etihad made headlines in January 2021 with their announcement of a travel pass for passengers who had either been vaccinated or tested positive. The crisis cut a huge slice out of commercial air travel, causing many airlines to go under, sell up, and/or turn to governments for massive bailouts. Meanwhile, long-term endeavours on the sustainability side continued, as this campaign illustrating the work of Etihad's ecoDemonstrator 787 aircraft shows. Some may argue that there is no such thing as sustainable air travel, and never will be as long as people are rewarded with air miles and other treats to burn a carbon trail across the planet as 'frequent flyers'. However, while some of us may be changing our habits, questioning whether we need to take four holidays a year or hop on a 'plane just for a quick city-break, others are gladly turning to digital platforms such as Zoom to stay in touch with friends/family, and avoid the wear and tear of business trips. It remains to be seen how this will play out in the air travel business, but it's not a sector that is going away for good, and many of the millions of travellers who still want or need to move around the world will be scrutinising their options more closely in terms of environmental impact rather than simply cost or convenience. This three-minute film gives an overall view of how the ecoDemonstrator is testing noise levels and fuel consumption, among other things. Etihad has commited to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050. What do you think of it? Just greenwashing? Interesting? Great insight into areas the general public wouldn't normally know about? Etihad ecoDemonstrator, Etihad sustainability, air travel noise pollution, airlines net zero carbon emissions, IATA, COVID air travel passes, UAE airlines 2021-01-22T12:46:15Z https://addvertising.org/get-a-taste-for-power. https://youtu.be/K1g6dttWvuo https://youtu.be/K1g6dttWvuo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K1g6dttWvuo/hqdefault.jpg Get a taste for power..... Engaging one from the Fridge Raiders chicken pieces snack range which will probably give you a larf. Some will love it, some will carp about ingredients such as salt and nitrites that are commonly present in processed snacks, some will, erm, go straight to the fridge for a nibble of something after viewing the ad.... Oops. Anyway, fun watching, don't you agree? Fridge Raiders, healthy snacks, healthy eating, Saatchi & Saatchi, processed snacks 2018-08-02T07:43:50Z https://addvertising.org/turning-laundry-into-energy. https://youtu.be/iAxE6ZB85DQ https://youtu.be/iAxE6ZB85DQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iAxE6ZB85DQ/hqdefault.jpg Turning laundry into energy The Light Pin is the world's first solar connected clothes pin (clothes peg). Now being tested around refugee camps in Lebanon with the hope that it can replace riskier alternatives to electricity such as kerosene lamps and candles, the Light Pin Project aims to scale up and bring electricity to low-income areas in general. Refugee camps are short on space - a family is allotted an average area of three square metres - and large-scale solar panels or electricity generators are both cumbersome and expensive solutions. Is this the kind of 'ad' you'd like to see more of? Light Pin Project, refugee camps, Lebanon, electricity, solar power, low-income households 2019-06-24T11:29:22Z https://addvertising.org/blood-donation-missing-types. https://www.youtube.com/embed/j5TehHfYD6o https://www.youtube.com/embed/j5TehHfYD6o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j5TehHfYD6o/hqdefault.jpg Blood donation: Missing types Slightly eerie ad highlighting the importance of blood donation, for the NHS. WCRS Engine agency, nhs missing blood types ad, blood donors uk, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/hello-introduces-friendly-toothpaste. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yALrFpURtcc https://www.youtube.com/embed/yALrFpURtcc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yALrFpURtcc/hqdefault.jpg Hello introduces friendly toothpaste Yuk-inducing animated spot about some of the ingredients commonly found in toothpastes, promoting Hello Products' 'rush to brush', cleaner option. 72andSunny agency, hello toothpaste, clean ingredients toothpaste, dental care, coconut oil toothpaste 2026-01-31T15:44:29Z https://addvertising.org/i-don-t-want-anything. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wicE5rjO0tQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/wicE5rjO0tQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wicE5rjO0tQ/hqdefault.jpg I don't want anything The SickKids Foundation, a hospital for sick children in Canada released a powerful advert about mothers dealing with their children's sickness. The SickKids foundation whose motto is "Healthier Children. A Better World", has released many powerful and sometimes hard to watch adverts. How did this ad make you feel? SickKids Foundation, Cossette, Children, Illness 2018-06-11T07:10:16Z https://addvertising.org/the-harder-you-kick-this-machine-the-more-snacks-you-get. https://youtu.be/I8xrj_eBLCs https://youtu.be/I8xrj_eBLCs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I8xrj_eBLCs/hqdefault.jpg The harder you kick this machine, the more snacks you get The perfect answer from Jack Link's protein snacks for all those who ever kicked or wanted to kick one of those vending machines that just won't give up the goods! Also very topical after a football World Cup (2018) that saw a record number of penalties: 29 penalties awarded, 22 scored and seven missed or saved Jack Link's Kickin' Machine, protein snacks, funny ads, Geometry Global Brazil, penalty vending machine 2018-08-20T05:09:11Z https://addvertising.org/carrera-gt-still-a-masterpiece-at-25. https://youtu.be/BFGXSgYysRc https://youtu.be/BFGXSgYysRc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BFGXSgYysRc/hqdefault.jpg Carrera GT​ - still a masterpiece at 25? You don't need to be a Porsche fan to admire the Carrera GT, whose 25th anniversary is celebrated here by the iconic automaker. "Back in 2000, this sports car was nothing more than an audacious vision," explains Porsche, "developed from the modules of a new racing car that was actually meant to compete for victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. There are sports cars. And there are racing cars. The Porsche Carrera GT, derived from a Le Mans prototype, is a 612 hp racing car with road registration". For the 25th landmark, Porsche has teamed up with the Paris-based founder of L’Art de L’Automobile for a limited-edition capsule collection that "draws inspiration from the raw power and timeless design of the Carrera GT, fusing motorsport heritage with Kar’s unfiltered aesthetic. The result is a line of garments and accessories that translates the spirit of Porsche’s V10 masterpiece, a true celebration of its legacy". Head-turners? Porsche Celebrating 25 Years of the Carrera GT​ 2025-09-25T10:16:41Z https://addvertising.org/checking-out-the-cleavage. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Gr1OJbidw8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Gr1OJbidw8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Gr1OJbidw8/hqdefault.jpg Checking out the cleavage Light-touch reminder about breast health awareness, or cheap gimmick? McCann Paris agency, Nestle Fitness bra cam commercial, hidden camera reactions to cleavage 2022-12-06T05:48:54Z https://addvertising.org/dorito. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IP1jMc4C1_s https://www.youtube.com/embed/IP1jMc4C1_s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IP1jMc4C1_s/hqdefault.jpg Dorito Dorito jogger crisps chips 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-i-had-no-idea-wales-was-so-cutting-edge. https://youtu.be/yfG6ksdavtY https://youtu.be/yfG6ksdavtY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yfG6ksdavtY/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds: "I had no idea Wales was so cutting edge" The maestro of dry humour strikes again with this ad for, erm, what's it actually for? Ryan Reynolds has carved a niche for himself as a one-man ad show, scripting and delivering campaigns that many of us watch just because we enjoy them. Here at ADDS, we related to this because we set up the platform to let the general public come and have a say on the latest creative work without being data-stalked/sold to. The Hollywood actor's deadpan humour is just as effective in commercials as in film trailers for his surprising portfolio of activities: as well as movies, the popular Canadian has a stake in Aviation Gin and last year bought up the oldest football club in Wales, Wrexham, with fellow actor Robert McElhenney III ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'). The two reportedly aim to take the team into the Premier League. What do you think of this one-minute campaign putting the Wrexham team on the bench and spoofing both Hollywood and football tropes with deft humour while actually promoting a cyber-security product. Ryan Reynolds 1Password, cyber security single password, Hollywood actors in ad campaigns, Maximum Effort agency, Wrexham football team and Ryan Reynolds, funny ads 2022-03-28T08:24:50Z https://addvertising.org/rampaging-penises-promote-french-app-to-tackle-everyday-sexism. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KDfhukcIvQY https://www.youtube.com/embed/KDfhukcIvQY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KDfhukcIvQY/hqdefault.jpg Rampaging penises promote French app to tackle everyday sexism Frenchwoman Alma Guirao set up the Handsaway app to tackle the problem of everyday sexism and harassment suffered by many (usually) women. The app enables anyone who suffers or sees an assault to send in information to the nearest associated 'street angels'. This bold ad makes its point using testimony from women who've experienced sexist assault and a memorable - or merely offensive? - animation of penises running amok in the streets. Handsaway est l'application pour lutter contre les agressions sexistes subies par les femmes au quotidien. Les femmes peuvent alerter et t TBWA Paris, Handsaway French app, sexual harassment on public transport, everyday sexism 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/aston-martin-in-venice-veni-vidi-vanquish. https://youtu.be/LbO2gDLR3S0 https://youtu.be/LbO2gDLR3S0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LbO2gDLR3S0/hqdefault.jpg Aston Martin in Venice: Veni. Vidi. Vanquish. Luxury British sports car (I was going to say manufacturer, but sometimes 'creator' seems more appropriate) marque Aston Martin unveils its new Vanquish on the waters of the Venetian Lagoon against the backdrop of the Venice International Film Festival. Aston Martin, founded in 1913, is associated with the 007 series of urbanely high-octane James Bond spy movies, starting with the iconic Scottish actor Sean Connery. Several other screen legends - including US actor Michael Douglas and the most recent 007, Daniel Craig - were there to rate the newcomer. The marque says that: "A select audience from the worlds of cinema, the arts, fashion and business gathered at the Marina Militare for the grand premiere and headline music performances from Grammy-nominated musician Masego, multi-award-winning Italian jazz performer Walter Ricci and international DJ James Righton". In recent years, Aston Martin has hit the headlines by going into Formula One racing under its own brand name, and - less thrillingly - developing an SUV line. Again according to the rband itself: "Vanquish will be Aston Martin’s highest performance sports car in its core product line-up, and its most exclusive, with production limited to no greater than 1,000 examples per year. Unique in this portfolio, Vanquish is the sole model to feature a bespoke, Aston Martin developed 12-cylinder engine. Revived for the first time since 2018, this will be the third Aston Martin generation to be christened with the famous Vanquish nameplate. The original V12 edition launched in 2001 has played a prominent on-screen role in cinema, driven by James Bond in the 2002 film Die Another Day and making appearances in other films of the 2000s such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and The Italian Job". For the slogan, the marque plays with the Latin phrase 'veni, vidi, vici', popularly attributed to Julius Caesar, and used to refer to a swift, conclusive victory. Aston Martin Vanquish 2024, Aston Martin Veni Vidi Vanquish, Venice International Film Festival 2024, luxury car marques, luxury automobiles, 007 car, luxury sportscars 2024-09-04T08:17:02Z https://addvertising.org/dos-equis-new-most-interesting-man-in-the-world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdEb7FPOqBM https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdEb7FPOqBM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kdEb7FPOqBM/hqdefault.jpg Dos Equis' new most interesting man in the world More tongue-in-cheek, quirky stuff from the beer-maker, but this time the woman has more protagonism and the most interesting man in the world is a new one. So, Is this new dude better than the previous one? Check it out! augustin legrand, havas new york, most interesting man change, marina artigas, good beer 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/super-granny-makes-a-good-point. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZpZAkA_49sI https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZpZAkA_49sI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZpZAkA_49sI/hqdefault.jpg Super granny makes a good point Intriguing, punchy 1-minute one for the Red Cross. Altmann+Pacreau agency, Red cross donate, super granny ad red cross, donations red cross 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/global-pride-s-first-virtual-festival-on-animal-crossing. https://youtu.be/ZQOR4bLXygI https://youtu.be/ZQOR4bLXygI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZQOR4bLXygI/hqdefault.jpg Global Pride's first virtual festival on Animal Crossing In-person Pride celebrations were disrupted in 2020 by COVID-19 coronavirus measures, so Global Pride organised the first international virtual Pride festival to be hosted on Animal Crossing, the popular social simulation video game series. The #GlobalPrideCrossing campaign is designed to serve as a safe space for people of any gender, orientation, colour or ethnicity who are part of LGBTI+ and ally communities across the world to celebrate and connect. Global Pride also aims to amplify Black voices,and #GlobalPrideCrossing will support the Black Lives Matter movement in a number of ways, including resharing BLM-related content. What do you think of the animation? Global Pride 2020, virtual Pride festival, animation, LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter, Animal Crossing, We Are Social Singapore 2020-06-29T07:53:22Z https://addvertising.org/trojan-condoms-protect-against-lockdown-lonely-lust. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/252/medium/Trojan_condoms.png?1586421922 Trojan Condoms protect against lockdown lonely-lust 2020-04-13T08:24:15Z https://addvertising.org/british-government-s-tepid-post-brexit-campaign. https://youtu.be/4aO-YTQ94jA https://youtu.be/4aO-YTQ94jA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4aO-YTQ94jA/hqdefault.jpg British government's 'tepid' post-Brexit campaign As the deadline for Britain's exit from the European Union fast approached, the government launched a 'Let's Get Going' campaign whose play on words was presumably intended to strike a chord both with Leavers and Remainers. What do you think of it? Sensible looking forward or 'tepid propaganda' (one reader comment)? British government, post-Brexit economy. who will the UK trade with, government propaganda UK, EU British trade, Brexit 2020-07-27T07:25:14Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-s-daring-choices-for-fall-winter-2018-at-milan-fashion-week. https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7rWJoI3N3Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7rWJoI3N3Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7rWJoI3N3Q/hqdefault.jpg Gucci's daring choices for Fall/Winter 2018 at Milan Fashion Week Gucci is making bold statements at Milan Fashion Week 2018... Models are walking down a runway resembling an operating theatre and just look at what they are carrying with them! Alessandro Michele was inspired by 'Cyborg Manifesto' by D.J. Haraway, naming the collection, 'Cyborg Gucci.' Do you think this is a work for art or has the definition of fashion become too extreme? Gucci, Milan, Fashion Week, Alessandro Michele 2018-06-02T15:38:40Z https://addvertising.org/bright-bold-colours-include-grey. https://youtu.be/TPBgqYcqsuY https://youtu.be/TPBgqYcqsuY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TPBgqYcqsuY/hqdefault.jpg Bright bold colours include grey It's a hair colour - get over it! Yes, Gorgeous George Clooney helped by flaunting his lovely silver head, but on the whole, grey/silver/white hair is still persistently peddled as something to hide, rather than care for and show off regardless of age. This bright, attractive approach from Schwarzkopf finally provides a breath of fresh air on how great different hair colours can look - including silver. A tipping-point? Schwartzkopf, hair colours, grey hair, white hair, taboos 2019-08-02T14:00:50Z https://addvertising.org/creative-biker-danny-macaskill-filmed-in-scotland. https://youtu.be/kWkFYZnbPSY https://youtu.be/kWkFYZnbPSY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kWkFYZnbPSY/hqdefault.jpg Creative biker Danny MacAskill filmed in Scotland Whether you're a keen biker or have never crossed a saddle in your life, there's something to please and inspire most of us in this exhibition ad by Danny MacAskill. The Scottish trials cyclist and star of multiple YouTube smash-hit viral films such as Red Bull’s Imaginate shows off his incredible skills to promote his new partnership with sports apparel maker adidas Outdoor. And yes, that certainly is bonny Scotland he's filmed in - "'Buachaille Etive Beag' near Glenncoe and in and around the turquoise waters of Dunbar harbour. We lucked out with the weather big time!" says 33-year-old Danny. Born in Dunvegan, he now works as a street trials and mountain bike rider for Santa Cruz Bicycles. How does the ad strike you? 'Coo, I need to get out into the Outdoors more'? 'Yes! I can be as good a rider as he is!'? 'Oh cripes, not for me, but I wouldn't mind an adidas shirt to watch the sports in on telly'? Danny MacAskill, mountain bike riding, bike streets trials, adidas Outdoor, Cut Media 2019-06-04T12:22:55Z https://addvertising.org/yezdi-roars-back-with-not-for-the-saint-hearted. https://youtu.be/zBirPfjX-Hk https://youtu.be/zBirPfjX-Hk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zBirPfjX-Hk/hqdefault.jpg Yezdi roars back with 'Not for the Saint-Hearted' Many Indians will have yarns to tell of remembered Yezdi motorbikes, though they stopped being produced more than a quarter of a century ago. Now, anticipation builds as the brand roars back into contemporary life with three new models, the Yezdi Roadster, Yezdi Scrambler and Yezdi Adventure. Does this campaign film give you a sense of the bike's history and personality? The new launch is the intitiative of Classic Legends, itself a company under the wing of the Mahindra Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate. Classic Legends is carving a niche by reviving iconic or popular marques. What do you think of the gravelly voiceover, tongue-in-cheek 'rules' and rebellious underbelly of this retro-infused campaign? Can't wait to get your hands on one of the new beasts? Fun for learning about a legend? Yezdi Not for the Saint-Hearted, Indian biking, classic motorcycling, Classic Legends India, Yezdi motorbikes 2022, Lintas Live 2022-01-27T09:57:43Z https://addvertising.org/british-airways-the-latest-period-drama. https://youtu.be/ssVe0FaBhUU https://youtu.be/ssVe0FaBhUU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ssVe0FaBhUU/hqdefault.jpg British Airways, the latest period drama And no, we're not taking a pot-shot at the tech outages, summer delays, and other travel dramas afflicting the airline industry. The UK's national carrier British Airways has come up with a safety video which plays on the immense popularity of period dramas such as those adapted from Jane Austen classics, and contemporary series like Downton or Bridgerton produced for TV and streaming services. Coming in at over five minutes, it may seem like a hefty time commitment - or an enjoyable way to spend settling-in time on the aircraft - but the deft blend of contemporary and decidedly offline worlds is catchy, and there's a healthy dose of British humour in there too. What do you think? British Airways 'May We Haveth One's Attention', BA safety video 2024, BA A350, airline safety videos, Uncommon Creative Studio 2024-08-28T11:09:33Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-fall-winter-2020-look-at-us-but-do-not-touch. https://youtu.be/SWmTZ0zOdrg https://youtu.be/SWmTZ0zOdrg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SWmTZ0zOdrg/hqdefault.jpg Gucci Fall Winter 2020: "Look at us but do not touch" Lee Hazlewood fans may recognise that quote as being from the song 'Some Velvet Morning' whose lyrics he wrote. Released in 1967, performed by Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, the haunting melody and evocative words now form a mesmerising soundtrack for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2020 campaign, entitled 'So Deer To Me'. If you put 'Gucci' into our Search box, you'll see that the Italian luxury fashion house, founded in 1921, is renowned for richly weird and magical campaigns. This one, under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, is a powerful evocation of childhood innocence and harmony with Nature, depicting men and women disporting themselves in rural settings as assorted animals cavort and play. "With its call to nature, the campaign is ultimately an invitation to enjoy the simple things in life," says Gucci. "Sometimes, it just takes very little, or a burst of imagination, to find some balance". Indeed. It was released in turbulent times, amid the COVID-19 coronavirus spread prompting lockdown measures that in turn led to calls for a #greenrecovery and #betterfuture worldwide. At time of writing, Gucci was among the luxury emporia being looted on the fringes of race riots in the USA following the killing of a black man, George Floyd, by a white police officer. What do you think of the campaign? A bit too odd? Cool way to see items from the new collection? A beautiful and haunting reminder of how we need to reconnect joyfully with the environment and our fellow creatures? Gucci Fall Winter 2020, creative ads, fashion photography, Alessandro Michele, Christopher Simmonds, Phaedra, Some Velvet Morning, Nancy Sinatra, Lee Hazlewood, Nature 2020-06-18T09:29:45Z https://addvertising.org/beard-styles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJYoAy3ERlo https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJYoAy3ERlo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SJYoAy3ERlo/hqdefault.jpg Beard styles beard gillette style 2020-03-31T00:16:01Z https://addvertising.org/kristen-and-dax-brutally-honest-parenting. https://youtu.be/AHCXJfQ1uQY https://youtu.be/AHCXJfQ1uQY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AHCXJfQ1uQY/hqdefault.jpg Kristen and Dax: 'Brutally honest' parenting It's for a cause, though, as you'll find out if you watch US entertainment couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard lay out a policy of total honesty when answering awkwards questions from the kids. Married since 2013, the popular 'it' couple are known for their on-screen candour, and have been in the headlines recently on a personal level for lessons learned around Dax's recovery from alcoholism. Mother-of-two Kristen has been vegetarian since she was 11, so t "great-tasting" plant-based food is something she's always on the lookout for, she said in relation to this campaign. Lightlife, plant-based food, meat-free burgers, Kristen and Dax, Endeavor Global Marketing, honest parenting 2019-10-10T19:32:15Z https://addvertising.org/trailer-for-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania. https://youtu.be/5WfTEZJnv_8 https://youtu.be/5WfTEZJnv_8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5WfTEZJnv_8/hqdefault.jpg Trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania The Marvels of Ant-Man return with this new movie due out February 17, 2023. Actor Paul Rudd, best known for comedic skills, reprises his role in the third of the series for a nail-biting foray into the world of lost time and fatherhood. It follows on from the original 2015 US superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. What do you think of the trailer? Does it make you anxious for our hero, keen to see the film? The trailer seems to be stoking positive emotions, with praise for everything from the costuming and passive/active conundrum to straightforward acknowledgement that father/daughter stories are popular right now - as reflected in Christmas ads over the past couple of years. Marvel Studios, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Paul Rudd Ant Man 2023, Avengers movies, movie trailers 2023-01-30T12:57:37Z https://addvertising.org/jeremy-allen-white-scales-fresh-heights-for-calvin-klein. https://youtu.be/dCbM009btVI https://youtu.be/dCbM009btVI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dCbM009btVI/hqdefault.jpg Jeremy Allen White scales fresh heights for Calvin Klein Unashamed appreciation of the male form gets visually shouted from the rooftops of New York City in this Spring 2024 campaign for fashion brand Calvin Klein. With over US$7 billion in annual sales, Calvin Klein is the most frequently purchased brand in the world, and has a reputation for ads that push the envelope in terms of illustrating their twin-pronged aim of minimalism and sensuality. This one's already garnered a few squeaks of disapproval because it can be seen as 'objectification'. The subject of 'objectification' here is US actor Jeremy Allen White ('Shameless', 'The Bear') However, most feedback so far seems to be overwhelmingly on the Wow! side, with plenty of women pointing out that this is really effective advertising because they want to rush out and buy their husband/boyfriend some Calvin Kleins after viewing it. Several viewers are also glad to see that sensuality and appreciation of a physique which takes effort to achieve are alive and well in our censorious times. What are your thoughts? Jeremy Allen White x Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein mens underwear Spring 2024, fashion photography, Mert Alas 2024-01-18T09:59:08Z https://addvertising.org/rudolph-the-red-nosed-mercedes. https://youtu.be/OBTQLeBAYeM https://youtu.be/OBTQLeBAYeM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OBTQLeBAYeM/hqdefault.jpg Rudolph the red-nosed Mercedes It's that time of year again, and nothing can stop the Christmas ads, though a very different kind of thought process will have gone into many this year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz tackled the challenge in the USA with a series of winter events designed to appeal to families looking local for seasonal cheer. What do you think of this campaign featuring Christmas favourite Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer? Cute and compelling? Brandwagoning of the worst type? Or simply effective? And just as a spot of background, Rudolph was a children's story before becoming a popular festive song: in 1939, Chicago department store Montgomery Ward, which gave away colouring books each Christmas to bring in the families, decided to create its own children's tale. Employee Robert May came up with Rudolph. Ten years later Gene Autry's song version hit the No 1 slot in the US charts. Mercedes Benz USA, Mercedes Winter Event, Rudolph red-nosed reindeer, Christmas 2020 ads, car commercials 2020 2021-01-06T12:43:03Z https://addvertising.org/because-you-re-worth-it-l-oreal-wearable-tech-measures-skin-ph. https://youtu.be/f_018IMHSKo https://youtu.be/f_018IMHSKo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f_018IMHSKo/hqdefault.jpg Because you're worth it: L'Oreal wearable tech measures skin pH Well known for its catchphrase. 'Because you're worth it', French personal care company L'Oreal captured limelight (and a gong) at the Consumers Electronics Show (CES) 2019 with a piece of wearable tech that enables the user to caculate their skin's pH. Our skin is naturally acidic and its pH - the optimum is generally considered to be between about 4.5 and 5.5 - affects how it stays hydrated and ages, as well as its resistance to infection and effectiveness at healing. Are you thinking wow, awesome - I gotta get that and download the app NOW? Or, yawn, pass me a piece of litmus paper and I'll test it that way if I want to? L'Oreal wearable tech, CES 2019, skin pH and health, La Roche-Posay, Epicore Biosystems 2019-01-14T07:17:19Z https://addvertising.org/just-a-minute-hair-embroidery. https://youtu.be/GEzeBx3iQ6s https://youtu.be/GEzeBx3iQ6s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GEzeBx3iQ6s/hqdefault.jpg Just a minute - hair embroidery? Well, 1'17" to be precise. If the ancient Chinese art of hair embroidery is still unknown to you, this brief illustration will be something of a revelation. It is by a familiar name to most of us in the world of shampoo and other hair products - Pantene. The brand worked with master artist Zhou Yinghua to demonstrate how its 3 Minute MIracle conditioner can restore damaged hair to the demanding quality required for embroidery purposes. Zhou’s embroidery piece, 'Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers', was donated to the China Embroidery Art Museum. Pantene is now part of the US conglomerate Procter & Gamble, but it originated in Switzerland in 1945. Its name was based on panthenol, 'a viscous transparent liquid at room temperature which is used in pharmaceutical and kids' products as a moisturizer and to hasten wound healing (Wikipedia). Again according to Wikipedia: "The product became most noted due to an advertising campaign in the 1989 in which fashion models said, "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."[3][4] Kelly Le Brock and Iman gained notoriety as the first television spokeswomen to speak the line.[5] The line was criticized by feminists and became a pop-culture catchphrase for "annoying" narcissistic behavior". Is this ad more Informative or Creative, in your opinion? Pantene Hair Embroidery, Pantene China, Chinese hair embroidery, Chinese arts, master artist Zhou Yinghua, Grey Hong Kong 2024-10-10T15:29:43Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-brings-frozen-home-to-life. https://youtu.be/sZMYYDhMDxE https://youtu.be/sZMYYDhMDxE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sZMYYDhMDxE/hqdefault.jpg IKEA brings 'frozen' home to life Swedish furniture and home accessories giant IKEA has a reputation for heart-warming ads that appeal to both local markets and our universal instincts. This 'Bring Home to Life' campaign from Canada takes us into a tableau where the people are frozen around everyday activities and there is zero furniture. As IKEA puts it: "Chairs invite guests. Round tables prompt conversations. And a little less clutter inspires a lot more play. Piece by piece you are not only shaping what a room can look like, you’re shaping what your life will look like." As well as making the pared-down, uncluttered 'Nordic' look globally available at accessible prices, IKEA has also been steadily building a reputation for sustainability credentials, with its Canada website pointing out that "With veggie hot dogs, chairs made of recycled plastic bottles, and furniture made from sustainable materials, we want to effect and inspire change. We want to empower you to make more eco-friendly choices. Because, as our founder Ingvar Kamprad said: ‘No method is more effective than the good example.’" What do you think of the ad? Does it just strike a good chord, give you some ideas, get you on your way to the nearest outlet? IKEA Bring Home to Life, IKEA Canada, home furnishings Canada, interior decoration Canada 2024-01-09T05:06:09Z https://addvertising.org/us-major-league-baseball-goes-plant-based-with-cbd-sponsorship. https://youtu.be/GErx9-W_1Bw https://youtu.be/GErx9-W_1Bw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GErx9-W_1Bw/hqdefault.jpg US Major League Baseball goes plant-based with CBD sponsorship This month, cannabidiol (CBD) made a huge hit in the sports headlines and beyond as Major League Baseball (MLB) became the first of the four major U.S. sports leagues to sign a CBD sponsor. The league is teaming up with Colorado CBD company Charlotte’s Web for a multi-year deal that includes a line of MLB-branded products. According to MLB, the deal will provide “increased CBD visibility to their professional athletes, millions of fans and communities.” You can find more details on the deal via this link: https://youtu.be/IIqm5lPpxRw, while the ad shown here on ADDS is a more 'beautiful' one from 2020. "The benefits of hemp are too many to ignore," said Charlotte's Web at the time, "and so is our 3,049,200 square-foot mural to honor everyone who has fought for — and benefited from — access to hemp". For those not familiar, cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. CBD oil, created by extracting CBD and other chemical compounds from the cannabis or hemp plant, is enjoying a worldwide boom in the wellness sector. There has long been a global movement to legalise medical cannabis. Maor League Baseball CBD sponsorship, MLB CBD deal 2022, cannabis industry, medical cannabis, sports sponsorship, Charlotte's Web, Studio Number One 2022-10-18T08:14:58Z https://addvertising.org/sir-bradley-wiggins-driven-by-something-different. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lSAcuCpsswM https://www.youtube.com/embed/lSAcuCpsswM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lSAcuCpsswM/hqdefault.jpg Sir Bradley Wiggins, driven by something different Eight-times Olympic cycling medallist Sir Bradley Wiggins features in a 1'30" ad which illustrates his journey to athletic stardom and promotes the 'driven by something different' message for Skoda cars. Just after it came out, Bradley suffered a minor leg fracture - "no surgery, no cast" - on the TV celebrity skiing programme The Jump. And if you're wondering about the spectacular landscapes - that's Wales. sir Bradley Wiggins commercial, wiggins brand ambassador Skoda, Fallon agency, skoda quality cars 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/a-form-of-support-that-s-close-to-serena-williams-heart. https://youtu.be/-XpFB6poxzA https://youtu.be/-XpFB6poxzA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-XpFB6poxzA/hqdefault.jpg A form of support that's close to Serena Williams' heart US tennis legend Serena Williams is the winner of a staggering Grand Slam singles titles. And for each of those triumphs, she's been wearing a Berlei bra. What do you think of the tone and dry humour of this new campaign? The original lingerie company was set up in 1910 in Australia, with Berlei emerging as a brand in 1917 - apparently, the firm's founder, Frederick Richard Burley, felt that the spelling of his name should be re-worked to represent the brand more appropriately. For the past 15 years, Berlei has been part of the Williams success story, from matches to motherhood. "No other sports bra compares," says Williams, 40. "Berlei is a brand that truly supports and celebrates real women of all shapes and sizes." Does the ad reflect this well? Berlei bras, Serena Williams and Berlei, Berlei In Support of You commercial, sportswear, support bras, Leilani Crocher, The Monkeys Accenture 2024-08-28T11:15:37Z https://addvertising.org/steph-curry-wiggles-it-for-muscle-milk. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Thot2rYYOY0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Thot2rYYOY0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Thot2rYYOY0/hqdefault.jpg Steph Curry wiggles it for Muscle Milk A one-minute feelgood U.S. ad with NBA star Stephen Curry the only famous face among the wigglers and jigglers enjoying physical activity in the name of the protein products. Mekanism agency, Golden State Warriors, sports protein drinks, Strong Feels Good commercial, Stephen Curry II 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/even-schubert-had-this-problem. https://youtu.be/8FA70VokvNg https://youtu.be/8FA70VokvNg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8FA70VokvNg/hqdefault.jpg Even Schubert had this problem! We all know what it feels like to have unfinished projects lurking in the garage or on our desktops - even Schubert with his unfinished symphony... Coca-Cola take the mickey gently with this amusing ad for its new energy beverage Aquarius Raygo. Like it? Aquarius Raygo, proyectos inacabados, energy drinks, funny ads, Spanish ads 2020-09-01T17:19:55Z https://addvertising.org/tyler-the-creator-a-ap-rocky-iggy-pop-get-their-gucci-duds-on-for-brotherhood-dance. https://youtu.be/psyCXr9uqaQ https://youtu.be/psyCXr9uqaQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/psyCXr9uqaQ/hqdefault.jpg Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, Iggy Pop get their Gucci duds on for 'brotherhood' dance Gucci does it again - can you stop watching this apparently random performance from hip-hop and rap musicians Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky as they bust out some spacey dance moves with 'The Grandfather of Punk' Iggy Pop? Iggy's parrot Biggy Pop and a blue hyacinth macaw also feature, adding touches of colour and whispering in the musicians' ears. Behind the camera, US director Harmoney Korine unites the unlikely trio in motion for #GucciTailoring. The luxury fashion house's creative director Alessandro Michele said the concept was to capture "the idea of how one’s obsession with appearances can create a kind of common ground that can become a sort of brotherhood". Does the film do that for you? "It was beautiful to see these three men together, seemingly different but very similar,” adds Michele. Agree or disagree? Gucci Tailoring, Iggy Pop for Gucci, A$AP Rocky, Tyler The Creator, luxury fashion, men's tailoring, Harmoney Korine, Alessandro Michele 2021-01-05T09:34:27Z https://addvertising.org/show-them-what-you-are-made-of. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-UO9vMS7AI https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-UO9vMS7AI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F-UO9vMS7AI/hqdefault.jpg Show Them What you are Made of Sportswear company, Nike, promotes their famous slogan "just do it" in this campaign that asks "what will they say about you?". The advert is intended to celebrate the pioneering spirits of the Middle East; to empower Arab women to follow their passions and ignore the criticism. Nike, NikeWomen, Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam, Just do it, 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/rapper-wretch-32-backs-uk-fight-for-home-campaign. https://youtu.be/iHRLOtFfNQ8 https://youtu.be/iHRLOtFfNQ8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iHRLOtFfNQ8/hqdefault.jpg Rapper Wretch 32 backs UK 'Fight For Home' campaign New research from UK housing charity Shelter indicates that 1 in 3 in Britain (34%) - some 17.5m people - are impacted by a housing emergency which has been exacerbated by the COVID crisis. What do you think of this film telling the stories of people impacted, set to a track written and performed by rapper, singer and songwriter, Wretch 32? The campaign is a throwback to the spirit of activism in which Shelter was founded in the 1960s, veering away from generic charity advertising. Does it instil a sense of urgency and fight, in your opinion? How do you respond to the rallying cry, ‘Fight for Home’? Will it help people overcome apathy and come together to fight for a solution? After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, is this the best time to whip up some action for real change, while so many of us are in a state of indignation? Or do you think we all have their own challenges to deal with at this point, and little energy to fight any battles? Shelter Fight For Home, homelessness UK, housing crisis, safe housing, British society, Who Wot Why 2025-10-14T01:49:38Z https://addvertising.org/hashtag-hashtaxi-crowd-reporting-on-taxi-services. https://youtu.be/RQUowv7YZKo https://youtu.be/RQUowv7YZKo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RQUowv7YZKo/hqdefault.jpg Hashtag, hashtaxi: Crowd-reporting on taxi services A Peruvian NGO initiative using hashtags in a new way, to report poor service or crime on the taxi circuit. What do you think of the ad and the initiative? Some think it's a great method, others say it's too open to abuse, such as false reports. (Non-Spanish speakers, please note that the translation at 0'40" - 'Your plates' - is better understood as 'Their plates'.) Hashtaxi Peru, social apps, taxi crime, reporting by app, Carne Prime Advertising House 2018-06-19T05:04:26Z https://addvertising.org/moneybox-invest-as-you-shop. https://youtu.be/Yaftz7pBsuw https://youtu.be/Yaftz7pBsuw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yaftz7pBsuw/hqdefault.jpg Moneybox: invest as you shop Thirty second that make investment look real easy and fun! The app being promoted, Moneybox, aims to make investing part of everyday life by helping customers to set aside the spare change from their purchases and invest it into companies like Netflix, Unilever and Disney via tracker funds. Is it inspiring you to get the app? Are you halfway out the door already, fired by a new zeal for shopping? Moneybox investing app, Valenstein & Fatt, save money as you shop, personal finance, investment 2019-01-10T22:16:10Z https://addvertising.org/is-this-indian-village-the-best-place-for-a-luxury-shower-unit. https://youtu.be/0jDMoD1r3E0 https://youtu.be/0jDMoD1r3E0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0jDMoD1r3E0/hqdefault.jpg Is this Indian village the best place for a luxury shower unit? What happens when you place a plush modern shower unit outside an Indian village? Watch this 1'30" campaign by British-Dutch transnational consumer goods company Unilever to find out. What do you think of this approach? Does it make you change your behaviour or think about anything differently? Hindustan Unilever, water shortages, environment, save water, Ogilvy Mumbai, Mangalaram Ki Dhaani 2018-12-27T12:29:35Z https://addvertising.org/the-working-women-of-northern-ghana. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4pORSpg__w4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/4pORSpg__w4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4pORSpg__w4/hqdefault.jpg The working women of Northern Ghana Yes it's an ad for multinational Procter & Gamble and their water purifiers, but also an engaging illustration of the working women and mothers of sub-Saharan Africa showing how essential clean water is for overall health. prcoter & Gamble, P&G empowering women, northern Ghana women, sub-Saharan Africa, female farmers 2023-05-18T04:30:45Z https://addvertising.org/retro-hair-dos-guinea-pigs-and-dorky-school-portraits-erm-for-which-footwear-company. https://www.youtube.com/embed/y74fFcj3hRs https://www.youtube.com/embed/y74fFcj3hRs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y74fFcj3hRs/hqdefault.jpg Retro hair-dos, guinea-pigs and dorky school portraits - erm, for which footwear company? Watch this one-minute, retro-futuristic ad and find out at the end - or maybe you already know? Not a shoe or boot in sight! Will you remember the name if you get to the end of the ad to find it? Our guess is yes... Daniel Sannwald, Camper meet the class of SS 2018, Romain Kremer Camper creative director, best shoe commercials, Anna Trevelyan stylist 2018-06-03T17:27:18Z https://addvertising.org/new-milk-tray-man-drops-into-mongolian-steppes. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RDgjYXTNlnw https://www.youtube.com/embed/RDgjYXTNlnw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RDgjYXTNlnw/hqdefault.jpg New Milk Tray man drops into Mongolian Steppes Originally famed for athletic feats that ended with him slipping unperceived into ladies' bedrooms and leaving a box of chocolates for them, Cadbury's Milk Tray man has been absent from the screen for 13 years. The mysterious black-clad figure is now embodied by Liverpool firefighter Patrick McBride. Does the original concept still work? Milk Tray man, Cadbury commercial, Fallon London agency, ads involving camels 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/oscar-winners-helen-mirren-olivia-colman-voice-greenpeace-s-turtle-journey. https://youtu.be/cQB4RAZVMf4 https://youtu.be/cQB4RAZVMf4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cQB4RAZVMf4/hqdefault.jpg Oscar winners Helen Mirren, Olivia Colman voice Greenpeace's 'Turtle Journey' 'Wallace & Gromit' fans will recognise the comedic style of this film by British animation studio Aardman, but it's far from a joke. 'Turtle Journey' is instead a plea from the environmental organisation Greenpeace for us to sign a petition aimed at creating sanctuaries for marine wildlife. Described as "heart-breaking" by Olivia Colman ('The Favourite'), the animation humanises a turtle family's homeward journey to illustrate the tragedy of the devastation being wrought on the oceans. “We can’t bring back what we’ve already lost," says Dame Helen Mirren ('The Queen') "but we can protect what we still have. I hope this film will help to make more people realise the ocean is worth protecting, and inspires us to act before it’s too late.” Does it inspire you? Greenpeace, Turtle Journey, marine life, oceans, turtles, plastic pollution, Aardman Animations 2020-01-15T18:18:29Z https://addvertising.org/is-this-the-best-european-greeting-probably. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofLhH3RPwmo https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofLhH3RPwmo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ofLhH3RPwmo/hqdefault.jpg Is this the best European greeting? Probably! Brewer Carlsberg revamps its image with 'Casino Royale' Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, paying a sly nod to its famous 'probably the best lager in the world' slogan. Fold7 agency, Carlsberg Mads Mikkelsen ad, best beer commercials, European greetings 2022-08-06T02:29:18Z https://addvertising.org/the-power-of-pot-noodles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AyaT4Zd7Ksg https://www.youtube.com/embed/AyaT4Zd7Ksg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AyaT4Zd7Ksg/hqdefault.jpg The power of Pot Noodles Ha-ha one from instant noodle-maker Pot Noodle, taking the Mickey out of just about everything, including the U.S. presidency. First set up in the UK in 1977, the brand is now owned by Unilever and produces 175 million snack pots a year at its factory in Crumlin, Wales. A pot is sold every four seconds, says Unilever. Beats Barbie. Lucky Generals agency, #youcanmakeit, Britain's most popular instant noodles, best value fast food, time-saving pot noodles 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/romeo-juliet-and-the-painkillers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LRLPbu9GeR4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/LRLPbu9GeR4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LRLPbu9GeR4/hqdefault.jpg Romeo, Juliet and the Painkillers Intrigue and wit from Argentina for painkiller Savant. Watch and weep! JWT Buenos Aires, J Walter Thompson Argentina, Savant painkiller Argentina ad, pharmacueticals commercial, amusing analgesic ad 2018-06-03T04:49:02Z https://addvertising.org/alex-karp-we-believe-the-west-is-superior. https://youtu.be/nf_UGJsukMU https://youtu.be/nf_UGJsukMU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nf_UGJsukMU/hqdefault.jpg Alex Karp: "We believe the West is superior" This 'Freak Show' promotion for software / data mining company Palantir superimposes the words of co-founder and CEO Alex Karp over the kind of imagery we're growing familiar with in ads for military technologu in particular. Karp was speaking at AIPCON, Palantir's Artificial Intelligence for Enterprise Conference 2025. Take a look and see what you think of the messaging,imagery and impact. Positioning itself pretty firmly at the security / strategy / tech junction, Palantir says: "While others debate and theorize about AI, Palantir's partners are already transforming their businesses through The Ontology and Forward-Deployed Engineers. Your business's Ontology and FDEs turn LLMs from commodities into weapons of competitive domination. This is the real promise of the AI revolution: radical growth, expanded margins, and businesses that become so differentiated that competitors can only complain from the sidelines". While some regard the company, founded in 2003, as potentially offering the longevity and usefulness of a new Microsoft, critics may dismiss it as a consultancy firm masquerading as a software game-changer or point to its murkier involvement in military operations, high-tech warfare, and civilian surveillance techniques including predictive policing. Palantir 'Freak Show' , Alex Karp AIPCON 2025, big data pros and cons, modern warfare, Palantir in-house 2025-10-22T09:52:50Z https://addvertising.org/ordinary-life-deserves-an-extraordinary-phone. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UyVRpjq5-sc https://www.youtube.com/embed/UyVRpjq5-sc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UyVRpjq5-sc/hqdefault.jpg Ordinary life deserves an extraordinary phone That's the view from Nokia, and who are we to knock it? An anti-glam ad that will strike a chord in many of us round those everyday situations where we need a little help from our friends... Forsman & Bodenfors, Nokia phones, amusing ads, Nokia in real life commercial, phone ads 2018-06-03T05:12:58Z https://addvertising.org/i-m-not-remarkable-apple-makes-a-song-and-dance-about-accessibility. https://youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE https://youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KmFPWxjmnqE/hqdefault.jpg 'I'm Not Remarkable': Apple makes a song and dance about accessibility This campaign looks and sounds like a game-changer in the disability advertising arena. An upbeat, surprising mini-musical about college students, it was created by tech giant Apple, which aims to provide products and services that are powerful, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into your life. The twist here is that the students featured all have a disability; the soundtrack 'I'm Not Remarkable' (by Kittyy & The Class) underlines the message as we see them fitting into college life in every way, from lectures to frat parties - helped on their way by existing and new Apple accessibility features. These include: VoiceOver on iPhone, Zoom on iPhone, Braille Screen Input on iPhone, Magnifier on Mac, AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch, Braille Access on iPad, AssistiveTouch on iPad, Sound & Name Recognition on iPhone, Accessibility Reader on Mac, Live Captions on iPad, Hearing Health for AirPods Pro and iPhone (*The Hearing Aid feature is supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with the latest software. Feature availability varies by region. Go to https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/fea... to learn more.), and Voice Control on iPhone. The message driven home by the lyrics of the campaign is: “I’ve got a life. I’ve got a name. And I need stuff. And you need stuff. And all our stuff is not the same. I’m only remarkable because everybody is.” Now, that's inclusivity - agree or disagree? Apple 'I'm Not Remarkble', disability, disabled students, DEI commercials, Apple DEI, disability ads, inclusivity differently abled, Kittyy & The Class, Apple Marcom 2025-12-15T10:21:53Z https://addvertising.org/the-big-chieftain-is-back-for-burn-s-night. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1eVO4QcAmk https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1eVO4QcAmk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1eVO4QcAmk/hqdefault.jpg The Big Chieftain is back for Burn's Night If you don't know what any of that means, well, it refers to the January 25th celebration of the life and poetry of Scottish poet Robert Burns, where the traditional dish haggis is served. Though affectionately referred to as though it were a live beast, the haggis (in this ad, a large haggis called the Big Chieftain) is in fact a dish made of lamb, beef, oats, onions and spices. It tends to provoke a love-it-or-hate-it reaction. It's eaten with mashed tatties (potatoes) and neeps (turnips), and washed down with claret and/or whisky. If you're up for dessert as well, the traditional thing is cranachan, another Scottish speciality, which involves whipped cream, whisky, honey and fresh raspberries, with toasted oatmeal soaked overnight in a little bit of, erm, whisky... Don't forget to wear a touch of tartan if you've been invited to a Burn's Night jamboree. The Union agency Edinburgh, Simon Howie butchers, Macsween, haggis, Burn's Night 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/ramadan-2020-children-tell-us-what-they-ll-remember. https://youtu.be/IjsodD_bj-A https://youtu.be/IjsodD_bj-A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IjsodD_bj-A/hqdefault.jpg Ramadan 2020: Children tell us what they'll remember An evocative short film launched for Ramadan, a month of fasting, reflection, charitable giving, and community for Muslims around the world. In 2020, Ramadan was affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. "We are all experiencing a season like no other, and in these uncertain times, we all need hope," says young US musical artist Brittin Lane, who wrote the melody and co-wrote the lyrics for this piece. "I hope this song and beautiful film shines a little bit of light into these dark times and unites us all." Her soundtrack accompanies comments made by children who were asked what they would remember about their experiences during COVID-19 measures including lockdown, staying at home and multiple restrictions on daily life for millions worldwide. The answers in this two-minute black and white film prompted the creation of the original song, 'I'll Remember What I Learned'. It's for Babyshop, a leading children's retailer in the Middle East, which wanted to get across the message of optimism for a better future after COVID-19 under the slogan 'A World We Deserve'. Does it succeed? Do you like the simple yet unusual approach? Babyshop, Ramadan 2020, Middle East, children on COVID-19 coronavirus, Muslims, Brittin Lane, FP7 McCann 2020-04-28T08:19:21Z https://addvertising.org/drone-door-to-door. https://www.youtube.com/embed/98BIu9dpwHU https://www.youtube.com/embed/98BIu9dpwHU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/98BIu9dpwHU/hqdefault.jpg Drone door-to-door Blue sky thinking from Amazon, literally.. amazon, drone, amazon prime 2021-07-29T14:17:06Z https://addvertising.org/uk-general-election-use-your-power-to-decide. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZIBgQ5uNDQA https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZIBgQ5uNDQA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZIBgQ5uNDQA/hqdefault.jpg UK general election: Use your power to decide Colourful, upbeat ad from YouTube Spotlight video channel, urging young Brits to get out and vote in the June 8 election. Tory Prime Minister Theresa May goes head-to-head with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn while all parties jostle for position across the nation with Brexit and security foremost in the voters' minds. #PowertoDecide #GE2017, UK snap election June 2017, youth vote in Britain, Labour versus Conservatives, Labour's youth movement 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/a-biteful-of-new-york-in-britain. https://youtu.be/A0wA1XdQtkM https://youtu.be/A0wA1XdQtkM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A0wA1XdQtkM/hqdefault.jpg A biteful of New York in Britain British bagel lovers will likely enjoy this light-hearted and relatable 30-second commercial from market-leading brand New York Bakery - No 1 in the UK. “We know that great food has the power to transport us," says the Bakery - and who'd disagre with that sentiment? "With ‘Bakes You There’, we’re showing how even a simple moment wherever or whenever it happens can spark a little escapism. This campaign captures that idea with warmth, bringing the bold spirit of New York to everyday life here in the UK.” Agree or disgree? New York Bakery ‘Bakes You There’, bagels in Britain, Recipe agency 2025-05-27T09:37:12Z https://addvertising.org/hatchback-sparks-flashback-for-sheep-on-country-road. https://vimeo.com/383046603 https://vimeo.com/383046603 Hatchback sparks flashback for sheep on country road Known in the USA for its support of dogs and underdogs, car-maker Subaru is now showcasing its safety features with a sheep who sees its life flash before it when it sees a Forester SUV heading straight for it on a remote road. Well worth a 40-second watch for the wit value, whether you're disgusted by SUVs being a thing in today's world at all, or use one to get round your farmland. The Forester is a self-charging hybrid with the highest ever score for a vehicle in its category in the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) test for Child Occupant Protection. What do you think of the ad? Subaru Flashback, road safety, self-charging hybrid, electric SUVs, funny ads, MullenLowe UK 2020-01-22T09:40:35Z https://addvertising.org/u-s-building-supplies-firm-sparks-debate-with-political-super-bowl-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nPo2B-vjZ28 https://www.youtube.com/embed/nPo2B-vjZ28 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nPo2B-vjZ28/hqdefault.jpg U.S. building supplies firm sparks debate with political Super Bowl ad One of the most commented-on commercials at the USA's Super Bowl 2017 football showdown turned out to be from a hitherto little-known company that deals in building supplies. 84 Lumber chose to tell the story of a Mexican mother and daughter making their way up to the USA. It has inevitably stirred debate, coming as it does shortly after President Trump signed an executive order to build a wall separating the USA from its southern neighbour, Mexico, to reinforce measures already in place along their 2,000-mile border. Brunner agency, 84 Lumber, Mexican wall, illegal and legal immigration, Trump's Mexican wall 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/sparks-fly-with-dating-app-fluent-in-amor. https://youtu.be/RPypooiZFJ4 https://youtu.be/RPypooiZFJ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RPypooiZFJ4/hqdefault.jpg Sparks fly with dating app 'fluent in amor' Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese, and the USA has the second largest population of Spanish speakers in the world after Mexico. It's estimated that more than 67 million (20%) of the US population is bi-or multi-lingual. What do you think of this ad campaign for dating giant Match's app Chispa (that's Spanish for 'spark'), which sets out to celebrate "the unique duality of US Latinos and the bicultural identity"? Featuring beauty and fashion influencer Daisy Marquez; actress, singer, and advocate Amara La Negra; life coach and RuPaul Drag Race Pit Crew member Bruno Alcantara; and top Gen Z content creator Pau Torres, this is one for all those who believe that - as Chispa says: “No matter what you speak or how you identify, the language of love transcends all". The brand says it "created this anthem to capture the authentic romance of two worlds coming together without inhibitions.” Successful? Chispa 'Fluent in Amor', Chispa dating app, Latino dating US, bicultural dating USA, April Maxey director, Spanish English dating, bilingual dating, Match Group, creative agency Majority 2023-11-07T10:30:50Z https://addvertising.org/the-man-who-only-wakes-up-on-friday. https://youtu.be/0hPxG2-zFxM https://youtu.be/0hPxG2-zFxM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0hPxG2-zFxM/hqdefault.jpg The man who only wakes up on Friday And it's not as though people didn't try some pretty extreme ways to rouse him... Find out what does the trick, and let us know what you think of this 1'25" ad! Do you relate to it, think it's a bit close to the addiction bone, or is it just harmless fun? Bet.pt, betting, online gaming, NOSSA publicadade, funny ads 2018-11-01T06:29:27Z https://addvertising.org/saint-loup-village-ou-fromage. https://youtu.be/w9Mox-diXyE https://youtu.be/w9Mox-diXyE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w9Mox-diXyE/hqdefault.jpg Saint-Loup: Village ou fromage? A question for the French foodie fans wrapped around a gently humorous ad to promote a goat's cheese. What do you think of it? Saint-Loup, cheese, WNP Paris, goat's cheese, French villages 2023-06-21T18:03:48Z https://addvertising.org/travel-the-snow-globe-with-louis-vuitton. https://youtu.be/8nuWip-r4ak https://youtu.be/8nuWip-r4ak https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8nuWip-r4ak/hqdefault.jpg Travel the snow globe with Louis Vuitton Most charming Christmas ad this year? Well, none of us has seen them all, but this campaign from luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton brings a note of joy lacking in many of the more meaningful efforts from other brands. The Maison’s Mascot Vivienne and her plush friend Teddy come out from their snow globes to romp in an enlarged miniature world amid flurries of snow and mountains of posh luggage. It's amazing how many items of the LV travel and accessories range gets shown off in the process, and the focus in this small world is delightfully sharp. Founded in 1854, LV describes itself as combining innovativion with uncompromising quality while remaining "faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine 'Art of Travel' through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical". Even Scrooge types who deplore the Christmas spirit, or those pointing to the ongoing ravages of Covid to society can take a minute to delight in 'The Holiday Season' as it should/could be in terms of playfulness and joy. Your thoughts? Louis Vuitton The Holiday Season, Christmas ads 2022, luxury fashion, luxury travel, luxury accessories, director Gary Freedman, Louis Vuitton – Dôme 2022-11-18T09:31:34Z https://addvertising.org/why-is-this-elderly-man-is-learning-english-in-the-bath. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zO6AUFdgcgU https://www.youtube.com/embed/zO6AUFdgcgU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zO6AUFdgcgU/hqdefault.jpg Why is this elderly man is learning english in the bath Polish Christmas advert with grandfather learning English melts our hearts english polish christmas grandfather grandpa 2018-06-03T17:15:11Z https://addvertising.org/sergio-ramos-luka-modric-bring-on-the-white-noise. https://youtu.be/-pVr7Sa4TeA https://youtu.be/-pVr7Sa4TeA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-pVr7Sa4TeA/hqdefault.jpg Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric bring on the white noise It's not just Real Madrid fans who will relate to this glimpse of the atmosphere and rituals preceding a football match, though this one focuses on the team and shows us aspects of its hometown Madrid - including the Bernabeu stadium. Captain Sergio Ramos symbolically kisses his jersey before he puts it on. We also see legendary midfielder Luka Modrić in the dressing-room picking up his shin pads and kissing them before the game. Printed on the shin pads are pictures of his family and Jesus. What do you think of the focus on rituals among the players and fans of all types? Real Madrid, football ads, #realfootball, pre-match rituals, football fans,Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Cut Media 2020-03-04T09:14:39Z https://addvertising.org/nubank-tackles-strange-but-true-the-dog-ate-my-credit-card. https://youtu.be/B7vQ5tQBQGk https://youtu.be/B7vQ5tQBQGk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B7vQ5tQBQGk/hqdefault.jpg Nubank tackles strange but true: The dog ate my.... credit card "We are completely obsessed with our customers and we always try to find new ways to make them love us back", says Brazilian fintech giant Nubank. Have they scored a hit with this initiative? We can all find over-mining of our personal data irritating when it steps over the intrusiveness line, but dog lovers at least will probably forgive the data analysis involved in this: Nubank found from studying customer social media posts, reports to the bank and other data channels that more than 6,600 credit cards have been destroyed by clients' dogs. Solution? Team up with a pet company to create a credit card that's designed to attract canine mauling - Nudog, a credit card-shaped chew toy by Zee.dog. What do you think of the campaign? Good fun? Genius, my dog is Jaws on legs? Playful, I like that in a financial products company, this makes me consider changing to Nubank? The Brazilian company was named on Time's 2021 Most Influential Companies In The World list and boasts more than 40 million worldwide users. Nubank chew toy for dogs, Nudog commercial, dogs eat credit cards, open banking, no charges banking, Brazilian fintech, Zee.dog, Latin American ads, dog lovers Brazil 2021-09-23T11:29:41Z https://addvertising.org/gary-lineker-as-kfc-s-colonel-sanders. https://youtu.be/M1yqdvd4qdk https://youtu.be/M1yqdvd4qdk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M1yqdvd4qdk/hqdefault.jpg Gary Lineker as KFC's Colonel Sanders Wot???? Yup, but don't worry it's only a commercial for Walkers crisps, which the Match of the Day presenter has been promoting for years now. This ad showcases a new flavour of the snacks - Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC flavour. But the twist is that it picks up on social media conversations likening the ex-England and Leicester footballer to KFC founder Colonel Sanders. What do you think of the Walkers/KFC collaboration in this promo ad? Do you agree that some things are just 'blindingly obvious' and that this makes sense? Lineker has signed up for another three years with Walkers, and apparently he is going to take on a 'higher role which will see him acting more as an ambassador for the brand.' Sounds intriguing! Walkers crisps KFC, Gary Lineker, Colonel Sanders, Lineker KFC ad, It Makes Sense Gary Lineker, Somesuch, PepsiCo 2023-11-10T15:59:02Z https://addvertising.org/hot-lips-child-s-dummy. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/354/medium/354.jpg?1529227301 'Hot Lips' child's dummy... 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/would-you-switch-to-a-virtual-wallet-if-it-meant-never-losing-your-wallet-again-1. https://youtu.be/CCIsPH0TWEU https://youtu.be/CCIsPH0TWEU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CCIsPH0TWEU/hqdefault.jpg Would you switch to a virtual wallet if it meant never losing your wallet again? Pittsburgh based PNC bank targets young students in this advert to promote their virtual wallet program that allows students to open a checking account in an easy manner. Can you relate to Frank in this advert? PNC bank, virtual wallet, garrison hughes, pittsburgh, students 2021-07-29T15:58:39Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-prime-highlights-the-gift-of-empathy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/e1I_-MuhpfA https://www.youtube.com/embed/e1I_-MuhpfA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e1I_-MuhpfA/hqdefault.jpg Amazon Prime highlights the gift of empathy Amazon's speedy delivery service tunes into the season of giving by showing two male friends - a Christian vicar and a Muslim imam - realising during a get-together that they share a common problem and can help each other out with a simple gift. Christian vicar and Muslim iman, knee pads, quick delivery services UK, Joint creative agency 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/cooking-the-books-this-company-takes-corporate-comms-to-a-suprising-new-level. https://youtu.be/eFHTjJfBoao https://youtu.be/eFHTjJfBoao https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eFHTjJfBoao/hqdefault.jpg Cooking the books? This company takes corporate comms to a suprising new level Intriguing campaign from Croatian tobacco and tourism company Adris Grupa, designed to illustrate their strength and resilience by putting the annual report to some extreme physical challenges. What effect does it have on you? Wish you'd thought of this? Godi Adris Grupa, fireproof company annual report, corporate communications, Bruketa&Zinic&Grey Agency, corporate PR 2018-10-22T05:37:05Z https://addvertising.org/no-perfect-time-just-the-right-time-says-rightmove. https://youtu.be/qbBJcN77R-0 https://youtu.be/qbBJcN77R-0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qbBJcN77R-0/hqdefault.jpg 'No perfect time, just the right time', says Rightmove Britain's online property portal Rightmove tells a gently uplifting tale in this one-minute spot, acknowledging that though there may never be a 'perfect' time for major life events like starting a family and/or buying a home, there's always the right time. As lockdown restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation began to lift, property viewings were among the earliest allowable movements. Despite the British government's introduction of a stamp duty holiday to boost sales in London, property reports indicated that the capital's house prices remained flat, and that - not unsurprisingly - increased nationwide viewings were not translating into actual purchases. The Rightmove ad subtly reflects the trend among young people in particular to move away from the urban centre 'rat race' so as to find a home offering greener surroundings and more space. The campaign's tone of stability and calm strike a welcome counterpoint to the stress and uncertainty of COVID. Do you think the ad does a good job of reflecting the current mood and making it look attractive and easy to act on? Rightmove This Is It, UK property, online property services, family homes, moving house, Fold7 2020-08-14T08:07:05Z https://addvertising.org/chris-hemsworth-on-what-makes-a-better-man. https://youtu.be/wuolDtCniKc https://youtu.be/wuolDtCniKc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wuolDtCniKc/hqdefault.jpg Chris Hemsworth on what makes a better man If you're a (fashion company) Hugo Boss or (Australian actor) Chris Hemsworth fan, you've likely seen this already, but the message is perennial. What do you think of it? Do you agree with the sentiments? Does it make you feel you might stop and try the BOSS Bottled cologne next time you get the chance? Or buy it for your fella? Or do you just like watching father-of-three Chris Hemsworth? If that's the case, here are a couple of other treats for you! https://addvertising.org/crocodile-dundee-fans-led-up-the-garden-path-by-tourism-australia, https://addvertising.org/chris-hemsworth-out-surfing-in-london BOSS Bottled, Chris Hemsworth, actors in ads, mens fragrance, masculinity, International Men's Day 2020-06-11T03:41:57Z https://addvertising.org/just-what-you-ve-always-wanted-your-majesty-i-m-sure. 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/cbd-edibles. 2022-03-01T07:46:11Z https://addvertising.org/misty-copeland-in-under-armour. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFigcXV05Vw https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFigcXV05Vw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IFigcXV05Vw/hqdefault.jpg Misty Copeland in Under Armour A 1'30" spot for U.S. sports and leisurewear company Under Armour, featuring Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become an American Ballet Theater principal dancer (in 2015), and given a different twist with the accompanying words by U.S rapper and singer-songwriter Saul Williams. Droga5 agency, ABT principal dancer Misty Copeland, Saul Williams poem for Under Armour commercial, Misty Copeland commercials, dancewear 2018-06-03T06:13:49Z https://addvertising.org/guess-who-s-driving-the-coca-cola-christmas-truck-this-year. https://youtu.be/_8BJUrUPm-U https://youtu.be/_8BJUrUPm-U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_8BJUrUPm-U/hqdefault.jpg Guess who's driving the Coca-Cola Christmas truck this year? Well, only in this one-minute ad - the real Coca-Cola Christmas 2020 truck tour had to be cancelled because of COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions. It's the first time since its inception in 1995 that the tour, featuring a branded red lorry decorated with close on 9,000 twinkling lights, has been cancelled. It's traditionally a flashpoint for controversy, as the truck's stops herald fizzy-drink handouts and events which divide the nation: the 'Holidays Are Coming' slogan and literally bright sight are like a one-vehicle announcement of fun and festive cheer to some; for others, there are concerns over the undeniable family attraction leading to health problems like children's tooth decay and obesity. And all year round, Coca-Cola draws flak for churning out single-use plastics which pour into our oceans, among other environmental concerns. It also tends to produce iconic ad campaigns. What do you make of this year's festive message, replete with subliminal eco-friendly references? A shameless bit of emotional manipulation? If I see another slushy 'daddy-daughter' ad I'll throw up? Lovely message in step with modern times and family set-ups? Or are you just happy to see the thoroughly OTT truck doing its sparkly thing, even though it's only online - 'cos this means it's time to be jolly?! Coca-Cola Christmas 2020, Coca Cola truck, Christmas 2020 ads, controversial ads, Wieden and Kennedy, W+K 2021-01-05T09:34:14Z https://addvertising.org/who-are-you-proud-to-be-in-your-calvins. https://youtu.be/YcCALl62Gl4 https://youtu.be/YcCALl62Gl4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YcCALl62Gl4/hqdefault.jpg Who are you proud to be in your Calvins? A fresh iteration of the classic #MyCalvins slogan featuring Brazilian drag queen Pabllo Vittar, US actor Tommy Dorfman, Egyptian actor and model Mina Gerges, US photographer and performance artist MaryV, US actor and model Chella Man, Persian musician Gia Woods, actresses Ama Elsesser and Jari Jones, and British-born designer/model Reece King. Captured by the lens of American photographer Ryan McGinley, the models in #ProudInMyCalvins are also featured in separate videos where they tell their LGBTQ+ stories. Calvin Klein was set up in the USA in 1968. Its men's underwear was red-hot in the 1990s, and the 'My Clavins' hashtag references this quietly raunchy 1981 commercial featuring actress Brooke Shields in her CK jeans: https://youtu.be/YK2VZgJ4AoM. Despite fierce competition, the brand continues to capture the Zeitgeist via models and campaigns for our times. Do you agree? What do you think of this campaign? Calvin Klein, LGBTQ+, Proud in my calvins, non-binary, transgender, body positive, Ryan McGinley 2020-05-22T08:38:44Z https://addvertising.org/dulux-dirty-dog. https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4802TKAPP8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4802TKAPP8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B4802TKAPP8/hqdefault.jpg Dulux dirty dog! Very clever slo-mo disaster spot from Dulux, featuring its much-loved 'Dulux dog' bringing a lot of mud into an immaculate room where a little girl is practising the piano, and.... BBH London, Ninian Doff Pulse Films, stain-repellent technology, best stain-repellent paint, Dulux wipe-clean easycare paints 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/auto-purchaser-webuyanycar-has-a-new-phil-osophy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3LRFLkR3W8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3LRFLkR3W8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C3LRFLkR3W8/hqdefault.jpg Auto purchaser WeBuyAnyCar has a new Phil-osophy Popular British TV presenter Phillip Schofield gives a new twist to office rah-rahs, without even showing up! Plus some useful info on how the webuyanycar system works. Brothers and Sisters agency, webuyanycar big phil ad, secondhand car sales, Phillip Schofield ad 2023-05-28T03:37:25Z https://addvertising.org/so-much-torque-will-ferrell-s-latest-one-liner. https://youtu.be/mfovcR1gZZs https://youtu.be/mfovcR1gZZs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mfovcR1gZZs/hqdefault.jpg "So much torque": Will Ferrell's latest one-liner You can find out what he's referring to in this one-minute trailer for the upcoming movie 'You're Cordially Invited' on Amazon Prime. The blurb says: "A woman (Reese Witherspoon) planning her sister’s perfect wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Carolina coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and our cast of characters begin to face their own insecurities learning more about themselves". Chaos coupled with comedy and involving actors Reese Witherspoon ('Legally Blonde') and Will Ferrell ('Blades of Glory') is generating some buzz already via the trailer, despite the fact that it's not being released until January next year. We'll see whether the 'so much torque' buzz phrase continues to build until opening night. What do you think of the trailer? Pot-boiler, another classic - or just some welcome light relief - coming over the horizon? 'You're Cordially Invited' trailer, Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, comedy films, Amazon movies 2024-06-27T08:38:09Z https://addvertising.org/shino-matsuda-a-good-wave-won-t-come-to-those-who-only-wait. https://youtu.be/AMozadAnFec https://youtu.be/AMozadAnFec https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AMozadAnFec/hqdefault.jpg Shino Matsuda: "A good wave won't come to those who only wait" Three high-profile Japanese women - singer/dancer Mari Natsuki, actress/model Tsubasa Honda and top surfer Shino Matsuda - explore their understanding of happiness in this piece from LOEWE. The Spanish luxury fashion house says the campaign pays homage to the life and work of American artist and writer Joe Brainard, part of the legendary New York School of the 1960s. His words ‘Happiness is nothing more than a state of mind’ underpin the visual and narrated snippets from the women. The promotion of LOEWE's Autumn/Winter 2021 collection is directed by film-maker Yu Nakajima and features music by acclaimed drummer Shun Ishiwaka, part of an exciting new generation of Japanese jazz musicians. What do you think of this exploratory, laidback and conversation-style campaign? Do you feel you learn something about another culture by listening to the women, or are you just focused on the LOEWE collection pieces? Like other luxury brands, LOEWE favours story-telling around cultural topics to appeal to its Asian audience, which places a high value on traditions, national folklore, and generational wisdom. LOEWE FW21, luxury fashion, Japanese culture, luxury clothing Japan, Japanese jazz, Shino Matsuda, Mari Natsuki, Tsubasa Honda, Shun Ishiwaka 2021-08-24T14:07:44Z https://addvertising.org/asda-keeps-it-simply-magical-for-christmas. https://youtu.be/9ZnSLNld5Mc https://youtu.be/9ZnSLNld5Mc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9ZnSLNld5Mc/hqdefault.jpg Asda keeps it simply magical for Christmas Cynicism is out this Christmas - at least in the UK. It seems that retailers are sensing the nation is worn down by endless Brexit wrangles, and want to provide a hearty dose of old-fashioned family festive cheer in their seasonal promotions. It's certainly the case with value chain Asda, which was founded 70 years ago when the supermarket-owning Asquith family merged with the Associated Dairies company of Yorkshire: they've put out a full-on magic show with this story of Jack and Tilly spreading Christmas cheer around their town. Like it? View and vote or comment. Asda, Christmas 2019, family Xmas shopping, AMV BBDO 2021-06-24T14:01:10Z https://addvertising.org/pamela-anderson-does-valentine-s-day-her-way. https://www.youtube.com/embed/M6QRpA7arh0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/M6QRpA7arh0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M6QRpA7arh0/hqdefault.jpg Pamela Anderson does Valentine's Day her way Blonde bombshell and former Baywatch star Pammie features in this seductive twist on the Valentine's Day theme from Coco de Mer, London purveyor of luxury lingerie and elegant sex toys. The Full Service, different-shaped vibrators, pleasure toys, luxury sex toys for women, sexual lubricants 2019-06-27T09:39:24Z https://addvertising.org/harry-styles-in-his-pyjamas. https://youtu.be/cW0JfldlolI https://youtu.be/cW0JfldlolI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cW0JfldlolI/hqdefault.jpg Harry Styles in his pyjamas Wow! Is this, like, adults-only glimpses for the fan base, or did the paparazzi get him? Nope. It's all innocent and above-board. Formerly of the wildly successful pop band One Direction, English singer/songwriter Harry Styles continues to blaze a trail as a solo act. He's already appeared in plenty of weird and wonderful ads for luxury fashion house Gucci, as ADDS regulars will be aware of (https://addvertising.org/harry-styles-and-free-spirited-family-amid-romantic-ruins, https://addvertising.org/harry-styles-combs-a-pig.). Now the BBC has snared him for their children's channel. This campaign sees him calmly and cosily ensconed in a wing chair, delivering an animated version of Jess Hitchman's 'In Every House, On Every Street' poem as part of the CBeebies 'Bedtime Story' series. Harry Styles Bedtime Story, CBeebies, BBC and Harry Styles, children's TV, British TV for children 2022-05-24T10:19:43Z https://addvertising.org/eat-your-drink-packaging-aims-to-make-packaging-disappear. https://youtu.be/EzlpCjh8nBU https://youtu.be/EzlpCjh8nBU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EzlpCjh8nBU/hqdefault.jpg 'Eat your drink' packaging aims to make packaging disappear And not just your drink, either: a London-based start-up called Notpla has already made a million takeaway food boxes that also biodegrade naturally. So, what's the story here? Well, we all know that vast quantites of single-use plastic get chucked away every day as we consume and waste, consume and waste in the name of convenience. Plastic bottles are ubiquitous at public events, replacing water fountains - though those are making something of a comeback - and sports competitions like marathons. Food deliveries to our homes is another convenience we've grown used to, and it often involves the same consume and waste pattern of behaviour. This ad is for Notpla, one of the British entries for the upcoming Earthshot Prize whose five winners will each scoop one million pounds to scale their environmental projects. Notpla's slogan is 'We Make Packaging Disappear' and its seaweed-based products include the kind of boxes, coating, capsules and film that we all throw into the bin every day after consuming the contents. (https://www.notpla.com/products/) What do you think of the campaign? Fun and informative? Raises more questions than it answers (e.g. how does that biodegrade in my mouth/system, is it too heavy on the mineral mining to be truly environmentally friendly?)? Or just, who cares, it highlights a good step in the right direction? Notpla, as you'll see from the ad, has already partnered up with some big names like food delivery service Just Eat, and made its mark on events that may be fun but are also typical of our throwaway culture. Britain's Prince William said when announcing the UK's finalists that they represent "many reasons to be optimistic about the future of our planet". Notpla Making Packaging Disappear, sustainability, Earthshot Prize, sustainable packaging, seaweed packaging, edible packaging, single use plastic, Superunion agency 2022-11-15T08:37:01Z https://addvertising.org/grand-marnier-s-multimedia-mixing. https://youtu.be/GQjIkgF_2vU https://youtu.be/GQjIkgF_2vU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GQjIkgF_2vU/hqdefault.jpg Grand Marnier's multimedia mixing Grand Marnier, the distinctive after-dinner tipple composed of cognac and bitter orange liqueur, was born out of an unusual pairing: the premium liqueur was created in 1870 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, the great-nephew of the distillery's founder in 1827, Jean-Baptiste Lapostolle. Louis-Alexandre had the innovative idea of blending cognac with a rare variety of orange, “Citrus bigaradia.” By merging the complexity of cognac with the exoticism of distilled essence of orange, he created the famous Grand Liqueur. That tradition of uncommon blending is the essence of this new ad campaign, which sees combinations such as a ballet dancer and street dancer, and a classical pianist with upbeat DJ. Now owned by Italian liquor manufacturer Campari, France's Grand Marnier continues its traditions - the original Cordon Rouge is still produced as it was in 1876, with the addition of special cuvées to the range over the years, including Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre, Grand Marnier Cuvée Centenaire, Grand Marnier Cuvée Révelation and the Grand Marnier Cuvée Quintessence. What do you think of the Grand Encounter campaign? Grand Marnier Grand Encounter, premium liqueurs, cognac, Jake Nava commercials, Wunderman Thompson France 2025-03-01T18:29:45Z https://addvertising.org/dyslexai-virgin-teams-up-with-made-by-dyslexia-to-empower-dyslexic-thinking. https://youtu.be/kRUrBfbc20g https://youtu.be/kRUrBfbc20g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kRUrBfbc20g/hqdefault.jpg DyslexAI: Virgin teams up with Made By Dyslexia to empower Dyslexic Thinking What do you make of this campaign backed by Virgin founder Richard Branson and global charity Made By Dyslexia? The idea is to illustrate that while the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is remarkable, it's nonetheless just a useful tool to move businesses forward. "There is another tool out there that can innovate in a way AI can’t," says the campaign: "Dyslexic Thinking." Check out the footage and have your say on the DyslexAI campaign, which calls upon every workplace across the world to commit to empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Made By Dyslexia points out that while tech and AI can take over a lot of gruntwork - and sometimes tasks we'd rather do ourselves - "they can't replace sought-after soft skills like innovation, lateral thinking, complex problem solving and interpersonal skills, which are dyslexic thinking skills". Virgin DyslxeAI, Made By Dyslexia, dyslexic thinking, business skills, Richard Branson dyslexia, FCB Inferno 2023-04-29T11:37:02Z https://addvertising.org/time-for-global-change-absolut-ly. https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9Yz5gbhRUk https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9Yz5gbhRUk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m9Yz5gbhRUk/hqdefault.jpg Time for global change? Absolut-ly! Originally launched in New York in 1979, Absolut Vodka has always prided itself on being in step with the Zeitgeist when it comes to its branding. In this campaign they partner with seven artists in different international cities to create work around the theme of a better world. And it's not a one-off, in the sense that the works are for sale, with part of the proceeds going to encourage local initiatives in the cities where they were created. entertainment agency Cult, Absolut vodka #ANightForChange, Absolut vodka ad 2017, Aaron Rose, BetaRok75 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/is-obesity-the-new-smoking. https://youtu.be/JuvLjocXGPM https://youtu.be/JuvLjocXGPM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JuvLjocXGPM/hqdefault.jpg Is obesity the new smoking? It's a question being posed by Cancer Research UK in 2019 efforts to get government, the public, parents, teachers and the advertising industry aware of the danger of obesity and child obesity in particular. Although smoking is still the main cause of cancer, the number of UK smokers is in decline while obesity is on the rise, forming a significant factor in 13 cancers and outstripping smoking as the main cause of liver, kidney, ovarian and bowel cancer, says the leading charity. Critics accuse the campaign portraying obesity as the new smoking of fat-shaming. What do you think? Effective way to reach a broad audience that includes those responsible for public health, or a scaremongering gimmick about a growing public health problem? With children being brought up in a junk food environment, and public health services such as the NHS under pressure, is it right to tackle the obesity taboo with this kind of awareness programme? Cancer Research UK, obesity cancer link, cigarette advertising, fat-shaming, public health Britain, Anomaly 2019-07-04T08:07:41Z https://addvertising.org/bags-of-beauty-with-loewe-sakura. https://youtu.be/64CIG26cSuA https://youtu.be/64CIG26cSuA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/64CIG26cSuA/hqdefault.jpg Bags of beauty with LOEWE Sakura Cherry blossom, delicate choreography and luxury bags growing out of / through the seasons - what's not to like? Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE springs into early action with this poem in motion celebrating Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom or Sakura - though it signifies the end of winter, its association with renewal and optimism is also a great fit for the new year, wouldn't you agree? Founded in 1846 in Spain, "LOEWE is defined by an obsessive focus on craft and unmatched expertise with leather, dating back to its beginnings as a leathermaking collective", says luxury conglomerate LVMH. The House often surprises with its visual story-telling of ancient and contemporary craftsmanship. Does this one do it for you? LOEWE Sakura, luxury handbags, Japanese luxury fashion, Japan culture, choreography in commercials, Jonathan Anderson 2023-01-03T10:29:55Z https://addvertising.org/magnum-and-moschino-team-up-for-summer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vf_dXgoPzFI https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vf_dXgoPzFI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vf_dXgoPzFI/hqdefault.jpg Magnum and Moschino team up for summer Moschino fashion house, Magnum ice-cream makers and model Cara Delevingne - divine trinity or weird mish-mash? Oh, plus Uli Meyer fantastical beasts. MullenLowe London, Cara Delevingne eating ice-cream, women's summer fashion 2017, Moschino summer 2017, Magnum chocolate-covered icecream 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/sizzling-bank-holiday-weekend. https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7l4G9ve8uU https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7l4G9ve8uU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L7l4G9ve8uU/hqdefault.jpg Sizzling bank holiday weekend Sundry sultry models lounge on sun-drenched rocks for high-street fashion retailer H&M. Spades of sensuality provided by the Nancy Sinatra/Lee Hazlewood track 'Summer Wine': "Take off those silver spurs/and help me pass the time".... Just the thing for a heatwave. Wednesday agency, H&M summer 2017, Nancy Sinatra in commercials, women's beachwear 2017, Erik Torstensson & Jens Grede 2025-10-08T08:14:12Z https://addvertising.org/margaret-qualley-in-search-of-a-missing-button. https://youtu.be/qCbetqqOnqU https://youtu.be/qCbetqqOnqU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qCbetqqOnqU/hqdefault.jpg Margaret Qualley in search of a missing button Ah, but it's not just any old button.... French luxury fashion house Chanel stitches a story with striking visuals and threads of intrigue as US actress Margaret Qualley (daughter of Andie McDowell) embarks on a quest through time to redress a thoroughly decent 'wardrobe malfunction'. There's a cameo by friend of the House Naomi Campbell - the '90s supermodel being featured at London's sumptuous Victoria & Albert (V&A) this summer in what the museum describes as: "the first exhibition of its kind exploring the extraordinary career of fashion model Naomi Campbell. Through the work of leading global designers and photographers we celebrate her creative collaborations, activism and far-reaching cultural impact". 'The Button' also features actress and House ambassador Anna Mouglalis, along with a score by US rapper and singer-songwriter Kendrick Lamar. What effect does the tale, shot in black and white by film-maker Dave Free, have on you? Chanel The Button, Margaret Qualley Chanel ambassador, luxury fashion ads, Virginie Viard, Kendrick Lamar Chanel score, Dave Free, Naomi Campbell, Anna Mouglalis 2024-04-10T10:41:24Z https://addvertising.org/mcdonald-s-ups-its-vegan-game-in-uk-with-mcplant-burger. https://youtu.be/NeLu7Lf36CI https://youtu.be/NeLu7Lf36CI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NeLu7Lf36CI/hqdefault.jpg McDonald's ups its vegan game in UK with McPlant burger Meat-free burgers are one of the key crowd-pleasers in the evolving trend towards non-meat and non-dairy eating options, and US fast-food giant McDonald's has latched onto the shift. After several years of research, it's launching a burger based on pea protein, developed with the Beyond Meat company, in the UK. Reports indicate that there are more than 600,000 vegans in Britain, but most people would not contemplate changing to a plant-based diet. The trend towards meat alternatives has generated as much criticism as enthusiasm, with detractors pointing to the over-processing of foodstuffs as potential causes of ill-health, and questioning whether such highly-processed burgers can truly be described as plant-based. Whatever your thoughts, there's a growing appetite for the products, with the market expected to be worth a juicy $140 billion by the end of the decaade. What do you think of the ad for the McPlant? McDonald's McPlant burger UK, meatfree burgers, meat alternatives, Beyond Meat, processed foods, plant-based diet, healthy eating 2021-09-23T11:56:18Z https://addvertising.org/boogie-bouygues-dancing-dads-at-christmas-time. https://youtu.be/Y-58Ju4311Y https://youtu.be/Y-58Ju4311Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y-58Ju4311Y/hqdefault.jpg Boogie Bouygues - dancing dads at Christmas time A heart-warming tale of fathers and sons from French mobile and internet provider Bouygues. What do you think of it? A Christmas cracker or just too slushy? Bouygues, Christmas 2018, BETC Paris, mobile phone ads 2019-01-10T22:02:39Z https://addvertising.org/chewing-gum-that-s-not-a-gum-sticks-it-to-singapore-ban. https://youtu.be/2kfK4J36Wy8 https://youtu.be/2kfK4J36Wy8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2kfK4J36Wy8/hqdefault.jpg Chewing gum that's not a gum sticks it to Singapore ban "Sticks to the law, not your shoe" promises this flashy campaign for a chewable gum that's not a chewing gum - theoretically allowing it to be used in Singapore despite the 1992 ban on chewing gum. 'Unthinkables' sticks look familiar but are made with a water-soluble flavoured candy, enabling them to sidestep Singapore's ban, which was introduced to prevent people from clogging up keyholes or defacing surfaces with sticky deposits, particularly in the Asian nation's rapidly growing high-rise developments. If you're wondering what the campaign is actually advertising, well, that would be the ad agency that created it: QR codes in the packets showcase more of their work and are intended to spark conversations around "ideas that make the impossible possible and tackle business problems with fame-driving solutions". The gum is not for sale, though if you're feeling bold you may want put its legality to the test by asking the agency for some, chewing it in public in Singapore - currently celebrating 60 years of independence from the Federation of Malaysia - and seeing if you get a $500-$10,000 fine slapped on you....What do you think of the campaign - brilliant, annoying, time-wasting, fun? Unthinkables Singapore, Singapore chewing gum, BBH Singapore 2025-08-06T12:15:18Z https://addvertising.org/getting-together-over-a-beer-really. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8wYXw4K0A3g https://www.youtube.com/embed/8wYXw4K0A3g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8wYXw4K0A3g/hqdefault.jpg Getting together over a beer - really? Beer-maker Heineken stirs debate with this 4'25" 'social experiment'. Has been likened to the recent Pepsi ad showing Kendall Jenner handing a soda to a police officer in tense times (see http://www.addvertising.org/advert/254). Trivialisation of social issues or genuine attempts to bring people together? Publicis London, Heineken worlds apart ad, heineken controversial ad, beer bringing people together, divergent political opinions 2019-05-04T23:38:41Z https://addvertising.org/mum-calls-spy-hero-at-fraught-moment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/d5Md7FMNbUY https://www.youtube.com/embed/d5Md7FMNbUY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d5Md7FMNbUY/hqdefault.jpg Mum calls spy hero at fraught moment US insurance company Geico has opted for humour in its campaigns - here's another one! Geico insurance, its what you do, best car insurance, martin agency 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/female-body-hair-the-world-pretends-it-doesn-t-exist. https://youtu.be/P4DDpS685iI https://youtu.be/P4DDpS685iI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P4DDpS685iI/hqdefault.jpg Female body hair: "The world pretends it doesn't exist" "Why is showing female body hair so taboo?" questions photographer Ashley Armitage, who shot and directed this campaign for U.S. razor blade company Billie. While ads for women's razors are not new, they tend to show blades gliding smoothly over shaving cream to reveal flawless skin rather than illustrate the hair they actually remove. Billie addresses the taboo by taking the approach that "it's your hair and no-one should tell you what to do with it", but IF you choose to shave, here's the tackle... Project Body Hair, Billie razor blades, women's body hair, women's shaving, Ashley Armitage 2018-08-16T06:23:54Z https://addvertising.org/don-t-be-a-what. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UkdEL57BmM4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UkdEL57BmM4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UkdEL57BmM4/hqdefault.jpg Don't be a what? Irn-Bru is apologizing for their "Don't be a can't" advert after receiving complaints from watchdogs who claim the advert to be "offensive and in poor taste." This kind of advertising is typical of Irn-Bru and the company is insisting that the slogan is just apart of their publicity technique. What do you think of the slogan? Is it all in good fun or did they cross the line? Irn-Bru, Scotland, soda, Leith 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/farewell-to-luminous-drinks-drunken-tattoos-and. https://youtu.be/ijxzCxCFCUs https://youtu.be/ijxzCxCFCUs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ijxzCxCFCUs/hqdefault.jpg Farewell to luminous drinks, drunken tattoos and... ... several other items associated with our twenties. Car maker Fiat promotes its 500X with an ad that pokes gentle fun at the transition from carefree singleton to responsible adulthood. Does/would the ad attract you to this kind of vehicle for your thirties? Stylish and crammed with must-have tech, or an over-sized snore? Take a look and let us know what you think! Fiat 500X Farewell Twenties, family cars, life stages, krow communications 2018-10-04T07:32:04Z https://addvertising.org/thunderbirds-are-go-for-halifax. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdhPVQhnMuI https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdhPVQhnMuI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cdhPVQhnMuI/hqdefault.jpg Thunderbirds are Go!....for Halifax! Filmed in Supermarionation, Lady Penelope and Parker pop into a branch of Halifax after receiving a letter. Are they in trouble, will they come to the rescue or will they be surprised? 2024-12-04T19:54:30Z https://addvertising.org/foul-mouthed-mayfly-won-over-by-oatly. https://youtu.be/ANs0c2ypFYU https://youtu.be/ANs0c2ypFYU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ANs0c2ypFYU/hqdefault.jpg Foul-mouthed mayfly won over by Oatly (Warning: contains strong language). Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has built a reputation on minimal advertising, or homemade marketing. What do you make of this new foray into humour, using puppets of animals proving practically impossible to work with on the campaign set? The food company produces alternatives to dairy products from oats, with the aim of providing maximum nutritional value alongside minimal environmental damage. Critics point to the fact that the high level of processing involved transforms the complex starch of oats into refined carbohydrates or simple sugars which are worse for human health than the complex carbohydrates. That hasn't stopped the simply packaged and presented brand - endorsed by celebrities including talk-show presenter Oprah Winfrey - from surging right up the milk alternative rankings, boosted by health-, eco- and animal welfare-conscious consumers keen to cut back on or cut out dairy products in their diet. In 2021 it launched a successful initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, and made its way into the US outlets of popular coffee-shop chain Starbucks. In the same year, Oatly's claim of copyright infringement against a British farm's Pure Oaty was crushed in the courts. Are you enjoying the mayfly ad, or is it a but, erm, tasteless? Oatly Made for Hoomans, Oatly mayfly ad, puppets in ads, Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg, animation in ads, Oatly commercial 2021-08-26T14:12:24Z https://addvertising.org/hungry-eyes-never-lie. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5X616lZF-5g https://www.youtube.com/embed/5X616lZF-5g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5X616lZF-5g/hqdefault.jpg Hungry eyes never lie.. "It's what a cat wants, it's what a cat needs.." Yes, it needs to be fed. A delightful ad amongst a deluge of Xmas ones. The question is, can you resist the eyes? Sheba, karaoke, cats, 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/expo-city-dubai-smart-city-of-the-future. https://youtu.be/acfpo0Mqk38 https://youtu.be/acfpo0Mqk38 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/acfpo0Mqk38/hqdefault.jpg Expo City Dubai: Smart city of the future? What effect does this promotion have on you? The creators of Expo City Dubai encourage us to: "Discover a 15-minute city where you can live, work and play. An innovative business hub integrated with modern residences, cultural spaces, unique leisure facilities, restaurants, and retail outlets. All within a city fully focused on sustainability". It may look and sound wonderful to many. Others will be concerned about the encroaching nature of '15-minutes cities', where movement is essentially constricted under the banner that everything we 'need' is within walking distance. Progress or prison, city or compound? The City, built for the world Expo 2020, aims to be "a hub of thriving communities", and the ad appears to be directed fairly exclusively at young families. Spectacular buildings such as Alif, the Mobility Pavilion and Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion, have been re-purposed for the legacy of sustainable living. Expo City Dubai, 15 minute cities, sustainable urban living, smart cities, smart city Dubai, Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai 2023-08-16T09:18:47Z https://addvertising.org/see-how-audi-ev-performs-in-concert-hall. https://youtu.be/NpJGVEYRwTQ https://youtu.be/NpJGVEYRwTQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NpJGVEYRwTQ/hqdefault.jpg See how Audi EV performs in concert hall Okay, so it's the people inside the Audi A6 Avant e-tron who actually perform in this curious La-La 'Light, as you like it' chant. But would you agree that the theatrically contrived piece does successfully convey some of the car's attributes, such as the signature Matrix LEDs and panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency? The German automaker says: “At Audi, we push the boundaries of design and technology to create truly progressive experiences. This campaign perfectly reflects that ethos—turning a functional feature into something extraordinary. The interplay of light and music brings the A6 e-tron’s panoramic sun-roof to life in a way that is distinctly Audi: premium, sophisticated, and effortlessly innovative. It’s a fresh and engaging way to showcase how we redefine electric mobility.” On the tech specs side, Audi explains further that: "The model’s advanced panoramic sun-roof with switchable transparency allows occupants to control the natural light entering the cabin, transforming the atmosphere at the touch of a button. This is part of Audi’s broader approach to lighting innovation - from immersive, customisable ambient interior lighting that adjusts to suit every mood, to precision Matrix headlights that adapt intelligently to the road". (Let's hope the latter means less blinding of other drivers with LED headlights - that would really enhance today's driving experience.) Even if you see the ad as just an unusual eye-and-ear worm, that's job done, right? Audi 'Light, as you like it', Audi A6 e-tron, EVs, electric vehicles, Audi EVs, chants in commercials, Reel to Real, BBH 2025-05-14T07:41:54Z https://addvertising.org/deliveroo-too-much-focus-on-eating. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sGSs-Pra6Fo https://www.youtube.com/embed/sGSs-Pra6Fo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sGSs-Pra6Fo/hqdefault.jpg Deliveroo - too much focus on eating? This cheery TV campaign has run into some flak both from people who think it's focusing too much on eating rather than the actual delivery experience it advertises, and those critical of Deliveroo's conditions for its workers - i.e. no sick pay, no security, no guaranteed earnings. Founded by Americans, the British company specialises in delivering takeaways from restaurants which previously did not offer a takeaway service, using a fleet of local bike riders on a gig-economy basis. Fallon agency, Deliveroo Have Moments TV ad, Deliveroo zero hours contracts, food deliveries, gig economy jobs 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/levi-s-i-shape-my-world-campaign-paves-the-way-for-movement. https://youtu.be/9F04NE1oYgs https://youtu.be/9F04NE1oYgs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9F04NE1oYgs/hqdefault.jpg Levi's I Shape My World campaign paves the way for movement A female-first ad launched on International Women's Day 2019 by the legendary U.S. jeans company Levi's, this is part of the 'I Shape My World' campaign. Featuring some interesting glimpses into global grassroots activism by women of different nations and cultures, it adds to the opportunity for an international movement to develop. What effect does it have on you? The campaign coincided with the news that the owners of the 166-year-old business, riding high on the fresh wave of blue-denim popularity, were about to return to the stock market by selling 10% of Levi's for some $600 million later in the year. More than half of Levi's jeans are currently manufactured in the USA. I Shape My World, Levi's, advertising and movements, grassroots activism, 2019-03-20T08:32:55Z https://addvertising.org/sicily. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ecpwfqBZMM https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ecpwfqBZMM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ecpwfqBZMM/hqdefault.jpg Sicily Travel, Sicily, Holiday, sea 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/golden-son-heung-min-embodies-boldness-finds-a-way. https://youtu.be/gM0z4n6ycvc https://youtu.be/gM0z4n6ycvc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gM0z4n6ycvc/hqdefault.jpg 'Golden' Son Heung-Min embodies 'Boldness Finds A Way' Beer and football, sure, but we don't generally associate beer and boldness, perhaps. Top footballer Son Heung-Min, who this year became the first Asian player to win Europe's coveted Golden Boot award after scoring 23 goals in Premier League games, makes the connection in this ad for Singaporean beverage Tiger Beer. The 30-year-old Tottenham Hotspur player, who's from South Korea, says: “As a child, I dreamed of playing for a top European football club, and I am so happy to be able to achieve more than I thought in the Year of the Tiger. I’m proud to be partnering with Tiger Beer once again to remind everyone to stay true to their dreams and keep going – no matter what.” What do you think of this variation on the Latin adage that' Fortune favours the bold'? Does it do a good job of inspiring while refreshing? Tiger Beer 'Boldness Finds A Way', Tiger Beer Son Heung-Min, Premier League football ads, Asian Golden Boot Son Heung-Min, Asian footballers, Publicis 2022-08-12T09:55:24Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-conjures-a-weird-indoor-alchemist-s-garden. https://youtu.be/JshbCSzP7GU https://youtu.be/JshbCSzP7GU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JshbCSzP7GU/hqdefault.jpg Gucci conjures a weird indoor alchemist's garden Gucci The Alchemist's Garden, Gucci fragrances, alchemy, perfumes, Alessandro Michele, Christopher Simmonds, creative ads 2019-01-11T07:37:30Z https://addvertising.org/yorkshire-tea-uses-ar-to-teach-kids-about-the-value-of-trees. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/816/medium/York_Tea_pic.jpg?1540452090 Yorkshire Tea uses AR to teach kids about the value of trees 2018-10-25T04:27:26Z https://addvertising.org/barack-obama-presents-the-obama-presidential-center. https://youtu.be/UwQF6vXgAzY https://youtu.be/UwQF6vXgAzY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UwQF6vXgAzY/hqdefault.jpg Barack Obama presents the Obama Presidential Center Former US president Barack Obama announces the June launch of the building designed to bear testimony to his administration and, as he expresses it, help gather together and empower those who want to turn hope into action. With the substantial backing of Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Amazon founder Jezz Bezos- to the tune of $125 million and $100 million respectively - the striking $500-million+ construction project in Chicago has come under scrutiny for its funding and intention. Though each president from Herbert Hoover (31st) onwards has a presidential library operated by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Obama center parts company in significant ways: the 'New Model' library archive is purely digital, while the campus itself is privately operated, with a 70-meter museum tower, a library branch, and park. Lead architects Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners (TWBTA) say that while past presidential libraries 'have often emphasized story-telling – enshrining past achievements – the Obama Presidential Center will extend its reaches as a place for story-making'. Obama Presidential Center, US politics, presidential libraries, political archives, new model political centers, architects TWBTA 2026-03-17T17:17:39Z https://addvertising.org/apple-picks-up-the-ai-title. https://youtu.be/eDqfg_LexCQ https://youtu.be/eDqfg_LexCQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eDqfg_LexCQ/hqdefault.jpg Apple picks up the AI title By referring more than once conspicuously to 'Apple intelligence'. Are we beguiled by this kind of AI - AI being the quick term for artificial intelligence, already a huge part of our lives in ways we don't even register a lot of the time. The US multinational tech company perhaps best known for its iPhone range, introduces the latest smartphone from its stable with the following: "This is iPhone 16 Pro. Built for Apple Intelligence. A new powerful, private, personal, deeply integrated intelligence system to help you get things done effortlessly. Powered by the new supercharged A18 Pro chip, with a faster Neural Engine, and an improved CPU and GPU. Which levels up both your iPhone and your gaming experience, offering our best-ever graphics performance. Plus there’s an all-new camera system and an all-new way to control it. Use Camera Control to instantly access your camera, adjust settings, and take a photo. And you can now shoot video in 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision to capture and edit stunningly cinematic slow motion. Built with titanium. And featuring our thinnest borders for an even larger display. iPhone 16 Pro is the most innovative, most powerful, and most intelligent iPhone ever. From the inside out". We included all that so that iPhine aficionados can skim-read for what they want and the rest of us can just pick it up from the slickly elegant look of the thing in the ad. No matter how good the item looks, and how well it performs, environmental concerns around smartphones are not just going to go away. What's your response to the ad? Apple iPhone16 Pro, Apple Intelligence, smartphones 2024, iPhone 2024 2025-09-10T19:24:13Z https://addvertising.org/the-economist-shouldn-t-we-all-be-asking-why. https://youtu.be/yJ7dSyaAS9o https://youtu.be/yJ7dSyaAS9o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yJ7dSyaAS9o/hqdefault.jpg The Economist: "Shouldn't we all be asking why?" A thought-provoking ad for long-standing news magazine The Economist, in the brand's first TV ad for 10 years. Do you connect with the idea that we should all question our world more? The Economist 2019, Never Stop Questioning, news, current affairs, Proximity London 2019-01-04T09:14:08Z https://addvertising.org/mcdonalds-stirs-debate-with-dad-son-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1XM4INk8l8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1XM4INk8l8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S1XM4INk8l8/hqdefault.jpg McDonalds stirs debate with dad-son ad Got a very mixed reaction - what do you think? Sensitive portrayal of how small things comfort us in our loss, or cynical 'griefsploitation'? Leo Burnett London, McDonalds dead dad ad, withdrawn commercials, using bereavement in ads, griefsploitation 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/santa-s-reindeer-go-short-of-treats-until. https://youtu.be/whYvzjwGTe8 https://youtu.be/whYvzjwGTe8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/whYvzjwGTe8/hqdefault.jpg Santa's reindeer go short of treats until... Father Christmas himself realises that the only way for them to get their healthy snack on the busiest night of the year is at McDonald's. A 1'30" seasonal heart-warming tale that we predict will bring a smile to your face! View it and let us know what you think about the message and how it's delivered. Will it encourage the children in your household to leave out carrots rather than mince pies this year? McDonalds Christmas 2018 ad, funny ads, CGI, Leo Burnett, #reindeerready, animal lovers, carrots 2018-11-19T07:29:25Z https://addvertising.org/lynx-squirrel-makes-cheeky-cameo-appearance-in-smell-ready-for-christmas-ad. https://youtu.be/ChipoPq446s https://youtu.be/ChipoPq446s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ChipoPq446s/hqdefault.jpg Lynx squirrel makes cheeky cameo appearance in 'Smell Ready for Christmas' ad Men's grooming company Lynx (aka Axe) has a reputation for ad campaigns that explore the concept of masculinity, such as its 'Men in Progress' series, and the featuring of British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua. It also likes to push the envelope when it comes to saucy ads: earlier this year they withdrew a campaign featuring a squirrel character getting frisky with a can of deodorant after it drew hundreds of complaints, largely because it was aired at a time of day when children would have been able to view it. Those who were amused rather than outraged will be happy to hear that the Lynx squirrel is back, making a cameo appearance in the Unilever company's Christmas 2020 offering for Lynx Africa bodyspray, deodorant and anti-perspirant range. Our cheeky little chum pops up at the end of this funky 30-second ad with glittery red stag/reindeer horns and matching Xmas baubles slung provocatively round its hips. What do you reckon? This time they got it right - sly fun for adults and inoffensive for any kids who do spot it? Or, ffs, get that squirrel and its baubles out of the picture once and for all? Lynx Africa, Christmas ads 2020, men's grooming products, male hygiene, Lynx squirrel Xmas 2020, U-Studio Unilever 2023-09-02T17:46:29Z https://addvertising.org/watch-louis-vuitton-x-voutilainen-craft-the-lvkv-02-gmr-6. https://youtu.be/pcVRdQZMJwk https://youtu.be/pcVRdQZMJwk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pcVRdQZMJwk/hqdefault.jpg Watch Louis Vuitton x Voutilainen craft the LVKV-02 GMR 6 A fascinating one-minute glimpse into the world of luxury timepieces, and how limited edition timepieces are created. Most of us know Louis Vuitton as a luxury travel house, but it continues its venture into independent watchmaking, as illustrated by this campaign. As LV itself explains: "Designed and developed in collaboration with Master Watchmaker Kari Voutilainen, the LVKV-02 GMR 6 timepiece combines the unique talents of the Voutilainen workshop with those of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, for a limited-edition collection of five pieces". Luxury timepieces combining precision crafting with unique design command well into six figures, and limited edition such as this are generally expected to increase their value over, well, time. Louis Vuitton x Voutilainen Watches, LVKV-02 GMR 6 Watch, limited edition wristwatches, Louis Vuitton watches 2025-03-31T09:01:27Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-goes-to-west-yorkshire. https://youtu.be/tcHYVjWn-TI https://youtu.be/tcHYVjWn-TI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tcHYVjWn-TI/hqdefault.jpg Gucci goes to West Yorkshire With The North Face. The collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the outdoor apparel company continues with this - what do you think? - weird and wonderful train trip. A quaint little station in West Yorkshire, UK, is the starting-point, and its very British station-master - 20-year-old social media influencer on trains Francis Bourgeois - somehow epitomises the funky fusion between a thoroughly traditional delivery and cadence with the happily bizarre. Oakworth Station (K&WVR) began life in 1867 as a small stop with a goods shed and yard for the nearby village. In this campaign, its platform overflows with colourfully clad models waiting to embark on another fusion - a trip through an England reimagined as set in the Swiss Alps. Francis Bourgeois clambers aboard a sight-seeing train crammed with exuberant young people dressed in Gucci x The North Face items, who proceed to snog enthusiastically when not enoying the fusion landscape. What do you make of the ad? Gucci is renowned for its imaginative campaigns. Is this another instant classic? Gucci x The North Face, Oakworth Station Gucci ad, Francis Bourgeois in Gucci ad, luxury fashion ads 2022-01-18T22:30:06Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-klutz-always-gets-it-wrong. https://youtu.be/vIaviT8L2MQ https://youtu.be/vIaviT8L2MQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vIaviT8L2MQ/hqdefault.jpg Christmas klutz always gets it wrong... ...until he discovers PayPal! Watch this Frenchman's redemption and tell us what you think of the ad. It's gotta strike a chord with many of us! PayPal France, Christmas 2018, funnyads, best gifts, parenting 2019-11-01T22:42:09Z https://addvertising.org/attenborough-joins-forces-with-apple-for-prehistoric-planet. https://youtu.be/vnoNeMlNeD0 https://youtu.be/vnoNeMlNeD0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vnoNeMlNeD0/hqdefault.jpg Attenborough joins forces with Apple for 'Prehistoric Planet' The familiar voice of internationally renowned broadcaster, biologist, natural historian and author Sir David Attenborough narrates an unworldly portrayal of our planet in the time of the dinosaurs, through the ultra-modern medium of Apple TV+. The computer-generated images of creatures that roamed the Earth 66 million years ago seem pretty compelling in this two-minute trailer for a five-day streaing event. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) produced the series through their Natural History Unit, which accounts for the narration by 96-year-old Attenborough, commonly acknowledged to be the voice of the planet through his educational broadcasting on environment and natural history. Apple TV+, by contrast, is a mere toddler - it launced in late 2019. All that aside, does the trailer inspire you to watch this re-creation of the dinosaur era? Prehistoric Planet, David Attenborough and Apple TV+, BBC Studios, recreating dinosaurs, CGI, natural history 2022-05-23T08:24:22Z https://addvertising.org/dutch-city-of-eindhoven-creates-major-milestone-with-printed-houses. https://youtu.be/UFWg6Qb8yYI https://youtu.be/UFWg6Qb8yYI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UFWg6Qb8yYI/hqdefault.jpg Dutch city of Eindhoven creates major Milestone with printed houses Yup, that's right - actual houses that people can live in, made using a 3D printer that shapes the building elements with concrete. The Netherlands has been getting a name in Europe for being on the cutting edge of technology, and the Milestone commercial housing estate is right out there at the pointy end. The first of its type in the world, the five-house estate is an ad in itself for the southern city of Eindhoven, birthplace of the Philips N.V. technology multinational and home to the PSV football team. This 2'50" video shows the process, as well as the sustainability and innovation thinking behind it. Eindhoven Netherlands, Milestone printed houses, printing concrete houses, sustainability, construction technology, design, social innovation 2018-06-09T08:42:03Z https://addvertising.org/victoria-s-secret-less-defined-than-it-used-to-be. https://youtu.be/lwcKYA0uRi8 https://youtu.be/lwcKYA0uRi8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lwcKYA0uRi8/hqdefault.jpg Victoria's Secret less defined than it used to be Women's lingerie chain Victoria's Secret takes another step in the direction of.... hm, what exactly? The brand that made its name and fortune with a walk-in blend of glamour and accesibility has turned against the traditional notions of female beauty that defined it, and is now posing more conceptual and often unanswerable questions in its quest for a new brand image. What do you think of this campaign, called 'Undefinable'? Maybe that's the way you like it, maybe you think it's just brand-wagoning, maybe you're only looking at the underwear anyway, or maybe you find it hard-hitting and/or inspiring. Victoria's Secret Undefinable, women's lingerie, Harley Weir, body image, women's underwear, brand image, female beauty, Look Creative Agency 2022-10-04T13:01:33Z https://addvertising.org/ever-argue-about-who-s-doing-the-dishes. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RL6Wiiq7sg8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/RL6Wiiq7sg8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RL6Wiiq7sg8/hqdefault.jpg Ever argue about who's doing the dishes? You have to watch this zany 'musical' through to the end - it gets weirder and weirder! Wieden + Kennedy, W+K London, Finish dishwasher detergent, giant rubber glove ad, Finish rubber gloves commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/a-car-ad-that-tells-the-truth. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KzrWOrc4WBM?list=PLE4iN5chvshGhTj8haouwII8FTePaqvHw https://www.youtube.com/embed/KzrWOrc4WBM?list=PLE4iN5chvshGhTj8haouwII8FTePaqvHw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KzrWOrc4WBM?list=PLE4iN5chvshGhTj8haouwII8FTePaqvHw/hqdefault.jpg A car ad that 'tells the truth'! Japanese car-making giant Toyota dispels some myths with a series of tongue-in-cheek ads for the Auris Hybrid in which the protagonist is fitted with a lie detector. Useful tips like learning that this hybrid doesn't need to be plugged in go hand-in-hand with the dispelling of myths so often used by the car industry to appeal to us, e.g. a certain car will make you a better lover or a happier person. The driver hooked up to the lie detector for this European commercial is US actor/comedian Regan Burns. Saatchi & Saatchi London, Toyota Auris Hybrid characteristics, Regan Burns in amusing car ad, best hybrid cars in Europe 2024-08-28T11:15:12Z https://addvertising.org/netflix-trailer-for-upcoming-environmental-series. https://youtu.be/JqKniwxDkVQ https://youtu.be/JqKniwxDkVQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JqKniwxDkVQ/hqdefault.jpg Netflix trailer for upcoming environmental series If you're not already a subscriber to the ad-free entertainment service Netflix, might this tempt you to sign up? It's for a series called 'Our Planet' which is due for global release on April 5, 2019 and shows "the place we all call home". Made in conjunction with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), it is supported by the latest ground-breaking science, presenting many of the findings from WWF's recent Living Planet Report to showcase the Earth Netflix, World Wildlife Fund, Planet Earth, David Attenborough, environmental series, Silverback Films, Rutger Bregman 2019-02-07T08:03:11Z https://addvertising.org/the-rubbish-cafe. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/636/medium/The_Rubbish_cafe.jpg?1529227301 The Rubbish Cafe 2018-06-17T06:21:42Z https://addvertising.org/subaru-commercial-father-daughter. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6F3-InOdMP4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/6F3-InOdMP4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6F3-InOdMP4/hqdefault.jpg Subaru Commercial Father-Daughter Subaru Father Daughter 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/players-musicians-london-star-in-launch-of-nike-chelsea-25-26-home-kit. https://youtu.be/Pp-iAJ77RqU https://youtu.be/Pp-iAJ77RqU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pp-iAJ77RqU/hqdefault.jpg Players, musicians, London star in launch of Nike Chelsea 25/26 Home Kit Madness legend Suggs and rap superstar Central Cee join players from Chelsea FC men's and women's teams in this campaign to launch Nike’s new kit for the club. The two minute long video, called ‘Our House’ and soundtracked by the Madness hit of the same name, features a stellar cast including Lionesses Millie Bright and Lauren James, England stars Cole Palmer, and Reece James, along with fellow club players Marc Cucurella, Moises Caciedo, Sam Kerr, Guro Reiten, Naomi Girma, Nicolas Jackson and world cup winning club Captain Enzo Fernandez. It also stars West London’s Central Cee, the man behind hit single ‘Sprinter’, the most streamed UK rap track ever, and fellow Chelsea fan Ife Ogunjobi from London’s Mercury Prize and Brit Award-winning Ezra Collective. Titled ‘London, It’s Our House’, the ad sets out to illustrate that Chelsea FC is a cultural institution at the heart of London, not just a footie club. It says: “London stands for creativity, innovation and an ever-evolving cultural landscape, and is embedded into our DNA. It’s fitting that in our 120th year this incredible city has such a visual representation on our home kit. The classic Chelsea blue and heritage colours stand strong alongside architectural icons of our skyline, we are proud to call London our home and to continue playing a big part in shaping its football community and culture”. Is the ad a hit or miss, in your view? Chelsea FC 'London, it’s our house', Nike football, Nike Chelsea 25/26 Home Kit, football club ads, ICONIC, TILL DAWN 2025-05-19T08:04:06Z https://addvertising.org/levi-s-touch-beats-touch-screens. https://youtu.be/x2TuNWxZvD8 https://youtu.be/x2TuNWxZvD8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x2TuNWxZvD8/hqdefault.jpg Levi's: Touch beats touch screens A tongue-in-cheek look at how the real sexy stuff happens when we actually look up from our devices and at each other. Refreshing! FCB West agency, Levi's sea of blue, ending our obsession with devices, real social media, sexy jeans 2020-02-08T09:50:45Z https://addvertising.org/tony-hale-plays-god-for-autodesk. https://youtu.be/6IB6Ob69oJM https://youtu.be/6IB6Ob69oJM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6IB6Ob69oJM/hqdefault.jpg Tony Hale plays God for Autodesk At a time when Christianity appears to be on the up again, and worldwide debate over religious convictions continues, this one-minute campaign by software company Autodesk lays itself open to to controversy as it blends humour into the mix. Serving the Design &Make industries (architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment), Autodesk here introduces God Himself - played by Tony Hale ('Veep', 'Arrested Development') - touring the world and admiring what humans are able to create using the brand's tools. A refreshing approach, a bit too bold, deluded and distasteful, another reminder of our loss of connection with the truly divine, just fun and playful? With more than 300 million professionals working in the Design and Make industries, the sector is estimated to reach $30 trillion in global value by 2027. Autodesk 'Let There Be Anything', Tony Hale commercial, Design and Make software, Giant Spoon 2025-05-10T12:24:14Z https://addvertising.org/a-voice-is-all-you-need-says-amazon. https://youtu.be/2EaOn9a3x_E https://youtu.be/2EaOn9a3x_E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2EaOn9a3x_E/hqdefault.jpg 'A voice is all you need' says Amazon Here's one that's been playing in the gym changing-rooms as an audio ad: Amazon Music makes its point about the ease of interacting with its voice device Alexa in this commercial featuring the track 'Abbey Road', by the iconic British pop group The Beatles. Are you an Alexa fan, or someone whose life has been changed for the better thanks to a voice command device? Or do you think it's all gone a bit too far and too much tech is making us use our brains less? Amazon Music, Alexa, voice command, Abbey Road by the Beatles, voice commercials, audio ads 2024-08-28T11:17:08Z https://addvertising.org/plastic-bottles-made-into-chic-kitchen-units. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZAeylFJch0U https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZAeylFJch0U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZAeylFJch0U/hqdefault.jpg Plastic bottles made into chic kitchen units Valentine's Day is over but we're loving this from Swedish furniture and home fittings giant IKEA! They've joined other big brands taking creative action on upcycling by turning PET plastic bottles into really elegant fronts for kitchen cupboards. Approximately 100 billion water bottles are consumed worldwide every year. IKEA Kungsbacka, best ways of recycling plastic bottles, sustainability in the home, sustainable furniture, plastic upcycling 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/hillary-clinton-running-again-1. https://youtu.be/MNBT6vbwGVs https://youtu.be/MNBT6vbwGVs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MNBT6vbwGVs/hqdefault.jpg Hillary Clinton 'running again' With the United States of America squaring up to presidential elections in 2024, the race is on - some might say, like choosing the next 007 for the James Bond movies - to identify who's actually going to be on the ballot. The phrase 'running' can be used to refer to standing for public office. In this campaign, the ambiguity is used to promote a course former presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton is to teach at Columbia University, and perhaps - some might say - to test the waters as to her running as a presidential candidate again. Clinton, who served as First Lady from 1993 to 2001 when her husband Bill Clinton was president, stood as a candidate for the Democratic Party in 2016. That election went to the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. The outspoken 76-year-old continued to dominate headlines at time of writing as the first US president to be indicted and put on trial for a felony, while maintaining the possibility of running again himself for the Republicans, whose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is also giving glimpses of a strong contender. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, would be standing - and/or running - for the Democrats currently in office under President Joe Biden, who is 80. What do you think of the Clinton Columbia promotion? The former Secretary of State and Columbia Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo will co-teach 'Inside the Situation Room', a new course on foreign policy decision-making. The course is described as employing "insights from diverse academic fields—including political psychology, domestic politics, and international relations—as well as first-hand experience from those who were in the room as historic, high-pressure foreign policy decisions were made". While Clinton is revered by many, particularly as a standard-bearer for women, she is also perceived as taking a war-mongering approach, and this ad campaign has attracted corresponding criticism. Your thoughts on the promotion? Hillary Clinton 'Inside the Situation Room' ad campaign, Hillary Clinton teaching foreign policy at Columbia University, US presidential elections 2024 2024-08-28T11:02:30Z https://addvertising.org/life-goes-on-as-london-meets-lusaka-with-sampa-the-great-ezra-collective. https://youtu.be/9sS-QEyLycs https://youtu.be/9sS-QEyLycs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9sS-QEyLycs/hqdefault.jpg 'Life Goes On' as London meets Lusaka with Sampa the Great, Ezra Collective The streets and beats of two cities - UK capital London and Zambia's capital Lusaka - merge in this official video for the track 'Life Goes On' by Ezra Collective. The new wave band released the video, featuring Zambian rapper and songwriter Sampa the Great, ahead of its new album launch in November 2022. What do you think of the upbeat blend of sounds, vibrant dance moves and lyrics against urban backgrounds? Great message for now and all times? Not so great mash-up? Brilliance on the move? Have your say here on this independent public review site! Ezra Collective 'Life Goes On', Sampa the Great, music videos, London x Lusaka, Biscuit Filmworks 2022-08-29T11:27:13Z https://addvertising.org/more-common-than-you-might-expect-not-a-wiki-leak. https://www.youtube.com/embed/00fOYecU2Ts https://www.youtube.com/embed/00fOYecU2Ts https://i.ytimg.com/vi/00fOYecU2Ts/hqdefault.jpg More common than you might expect? Not a (wiki) leak. Stirling Gravitas shows us the proportion of men who experience urine leakage. Yes, you read it right first time. It happens to everyone at some point. Would this make you buy a pack or make you wince? Tena men, leakage, pants, male leakage 2023-08-31T06:24:13Z https://addvertising.org/hay-fever-sufferer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbjGIKZha0M https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbjGIKZha0M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kbjGIKZha0M/hqdefault.jpg Hay-fever sufferer? Much as we love the spring, it can bring irritation to many in the shape of hay-fever. This eye-catching ad from Optrex makes the point and offers the solution - will you be acting on it? Havas London, Optrex Actimist, hay fever solutions, relief from hay fever, eye drops 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/meguru-yamaguchi-s-art-fashion-self-expression-for-uniqlo. https://youtu.be/pXlXUnKJUg0 https://youtu.be/pXlXUnKJUg0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pXlXUnKJUg0/hqdefault.jpg Meguru Yamaguchi's art/fashion self-expression for Uniqlo Japanese-born abstract artist Meguru Yamaguchi grew up seeing how hard his fashion designer father worked and decided that he'd follow his instinct as an artist instead of following in those footsteps. Based in New York since 2007, Meguru is heavily influenced by street culture and says that even at school he had a sense it would merge with art one day. What do you think of this campaign for Japanese clothing company Uniqlo, in which he unleashes that vision and his determination to work outside the lines? "Fashion is the clearest and most direct style of self-expression, yeah?" he said in a 2021 interview. (https://tokion.jp/en/2021/01/08/meguru-yamaguchis-roots-and-philosophy/) Though his style and way of talking might imply a disruptive philosophy, Meguro says "it’s essential to learn the basics properly first. Then you could deviate from the rules and tear the boundaries down. In my case, I studied how to draw the classic way for four years, and now I use that experience to break the rules and pursue other potential modes of expression." Uniqlo has built its own name as a brand that represents quality with flair - does this dynamic 'line outside the lines' campaign showing art in motion appeal to you? Uniqlo Sport Utility Wear 2022, Uniqlo and Meguru Yamaguchi, street culture, street art, art in advertising, fashion and art 2022-11-02T23:44:16Z https://addvertising.org/game-show-parody-spot-the-abuse-highlights-coercive-control-in-relationships. https://youtu.be/T4ql1gpw-xE https://youtu.be/T4ql1gpw-xE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T4ql1gpw-xE/hqdefault.jpg Game show parody 'Spot the Abuse' highlights coercive control in relationships Coercive behaviour in relationships is not always easy to spot or understand - by either the perpetrator or the victim. What do you think of this campaign by Women's Aid to tackle the issue? The format is the kind of popular TV quiz show familiar to most of us, with a clapping/cheering studio audience, three female contestants, and a perky host. Though the questions are far from amusing, the disconnect between their seriousness and the entertaining environment aims to highlight the difficulty of realising what is and isn't acceptable behaviour in an intimate relationship. In the UK, where coercive control has been illegal since December 2015, records of such offenses have been steadily rising. Police recorded 24,856 coercive control offences in England and Wales in the year ending March 2020, a huge rise of more than 50% from the 16,679 recorded the previous year, says Women's Aid. The pandemic exacerbated the problem: there was a 41% increase in users visiting the Women’s Aid Live Chat site to seek help on the issue within the first two weeks of lockdown alone, reports the organisation, which works to end domestic abuse against women and children. Research by Women’s Aid and the magazine Cosmopolitan in 2019 indicated that over a third of teenage girls had been in abusive relationships, and of the remaining two thirds, 64% had been in abusive relationships without realising it. This Women's Aid campaign aims to show that "domestic abuse isn’t always physical and that coercive control can happen gradually in a relationship with a pattern of behaviours that you may not initially identify as abusive, but when put together create a web of control." Does it succeed? Women's Aid, domestic abuse, coercive relationships, coercive control, abusive relationships, Engine Creative 2021-12-02T10:39:08Z https://addvertising.org/taking-the-axe-to-fuel-poverty-in-the-uk. https://youtu.be/OUftEPgD95M https://youtu.be/OUftEPgD95M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OUftEPgD95M/hqdefault.jpg Taking the axe to fuel poverty in the UK Here's a campaign from the UK's National Energy Action (NEA), a charity "that works to eradicate fuel poverty and campaigns for greater investment in energy efficiency to help those who are poor or vulnerable gain affordable heat". While it delivers a clearly community-based message about donating your energy rebate to others if you can afford to, its heart-warming intention falls in a bleakly unequal landscape: as Britons were urged to scrimp and cut back in order to save on heating bills over the winter, British multinational oil & gas company Shell hit the headlines with record profits of more than £32 billion. Some point to the inevitability of rising energy prices due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict; economists may argue that companies such as Shell are merely doing their job by raking in profit and distributing it among shareholders - some of which are pension funds in which many people are invested at one level or another. Be that as it may, the images of chopping wood in half in this NEA campaign are a striking juxtaposition with big-figure headlines of largely inaccessible wealth. There was talk of government imposing a 'windfall tax' on such bloated profits in order to help the nation's people. The BBC news outlet reported that "Shell initially said it was not expecting to pay any of the windfall tax at all for 2022, as its investments in the North Sea meant it did not count as having made any UK profits. But on 2 February it announced that it would actually pay $134m (£108m) for 2022 and expected to pay more than $500m (£400m) for 2023." What do you think of the NEA campaign? As the actors line up to chop logs in half to help others, does it make you feel warm and fuzzy, or are you wondering who the 'most vulnerable' will really be as the axe continues to swing? National Energy Action 'Warm the Country Twice', NEA donate your rebate, UK fuel poverty, energy costs Britain, energy rebates, cost of living UK, Collective agency 2023-02-06T12:22:59Z https://addvertising.org/emma-raducanu-reveals-what-s-inside-her-handbag. https://youtu.be/gb8acWaGLxw https://youtu.be/gb8acWaGLxw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gb8acWaGLxw/hqdefault.jpg Emma Raducanu reveals what's inside her handbag.... Well, sort of. The 19-year-old tennis champ is an ambassador for luxury fashion house Dior, so this Lady Dior reveal shows us a surprisingly roomy handbag, along with some touches of humour. However, followers of the Canadian-born, British No 1 will be interested by some of the travel secrets Raducanu unveils alongside a discreet plug for a Dior beauty product, and, of course, a constant visual of the bag in question. The handbag was brought out as the Chouchou (favourite) in 1994, but after the French First Lady, Bernadette Chirac, presented a classic black one to the then Diana, Princess of Wales, the house changed the name to Lady Dior in honour of Diana. The late princess, mother of British royals William and Harry, was a fashion icon who enjoyed immense popularity worldwide. She carried the bag, which currently retails for around 4,500 euros, on many of her official outings and tours, boosting its fledgling status as a must-have accessory on a global level. What do you think of this campaign, whose 'what's inside?' format gives us insight into what a variety of high-profile ladies carry around habitually? Raducanu achieved instant fame by winning the US Open in 2021, the first Grand Slam title to be won by a British female player since Virginia Wade took the Wimbledon trophy in 1977. Raducanu was born to Romanian/Chinese parents in Toronto, Canada; the family moved to Britain when she was two years old. Lady Dior Emma Raducanu, luxury handbags, Diana and the Lady Dior, women tennis champions, fashion history, Raducanu commercial 2022-02-24T10:52:09Z https://addvertising.org/nike-flips-just-do-it-slogan-in-anti-racism-message. https://youtu.be/drcO2V2m7lw https://youtu.be/drcO2V2m7lw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/drcO2V2m7lw/hqdefault.jpg Nike flips 'Just Do It' slogan in anti-racism message ...with this 'For once, Don't Do It' message. The US sports shoe and apparel giant turned its galvanising message of 'Just Do It' - which has inspired sportspeople of all stages, backgrounds and abilities - on its head in the wake of protests across the USA sparked by the killing of a black man, George Floyd, by a white police officer. As protesters gathered outside the White House, President Donald Trump was put into a secure bunker amid forecasts that the worst race riots since the Sixties would end his chances of success in the November, 2020 presidential elections. The mutibillion-dollar brand has form when it comes to controversy: in 2018, it chose NFL player Colin Kaepernick - whose kneeling during the national anthem at a game to protest against police killings of unarmed black men ignited the race debate - to be the face of the 30th anniversary of their Just Do It slogan. This new campaign has met with a mixed reaction, ranging from calls for Nike to pay/treat its employees properly to accusations of jumping on the 'brandwagon' to admiration for putting out a clear, unifying message on a perenially divisive issue. What effect does it have on you? Nike, Just Dont Do It, racism in the US, George Floyd, societal advertising, branding and causes, Wieden + Kennedy Portland 2020-06-01T09:13:35Z https://addvertising.org/think-paella-s-hard-to-cook-here-s-how-in-under-4-minutes. https://www.youtube.com/embed/oU2BEPC_q2M https://www.youtube.com/embed/oU2BEPC_q2M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oU2BEPC_q2M/hqdefault.jpg Think paella's hard to cook? Here's how in under 4 minutes Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy walks us through how to cook that tasty crowd-pleaser, paella, courtesy of supermarket chain Tesco. Useful! bartle bogle hegarty, BBH agency, omar allibhoy quick and easy paella, easy paella recipe, best quick paella 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/lebanon-47-seconds-campaign-highlights-nation-s-ongoing-food-and-energy-crises. https://youtu.be/EOMaKJfk5qQ https://youtu.be/EOMaKJfk5qQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EOMaKJfk5qQ/hqdefault.jpg Lebanon: '47 Seconds' campaign highlights nation's ongoing food and energy crises A Lebanese non-governmental organisation (NGO) is behind this short allegorical film to raise awareness of the sufferings of the Western Asian nation."47 seconds of helplessness. 47 seconds of agony. 47 seconds of uncertainty. Imagine 47 years," says NGO Lebanese Oil and Gas Initiative (LOGI). The country was plunged deeper into economic hardship in August 2020 when a massive explosion and fire in Beirut destroyed the capital's port and adjacent grain silos. LGOI says that it is on a mission to involve the people of Lebanon in political procedures to restore their right to power. "LOGI’s objective is to develop a network of Lebanese experts in the global energy industry and provide them with a platform to lobby Lebanese policy makers and educate Lebanese citizens on the key decisions facing the oil ,gas and energy sectors. It focuses on public awareness, policy development and advocacy to help Lebanon maximize the economic and social benefits of its oil and gas wealth, avoid the resource curse and ensure a transparent and efficient energy sector." What do you think of the emotionally charged '47 Seconds' campaign, which presents a little girl as the nation itself, weakened and sentenced to death by constant power outages in a hospital bed while her desperate father - a symbol for the Lebanese people - cries out for help that never comes? The campaign launched amid the Ukraine/Russia conflict and peace negotiations which in August 2022 saw Turkey and the United Nations sign a deal with Russia and Ukraine that would enable grains from Ukraine to be shipped to Lebanon. Lebanon 47 Seconds, LOGI, Lebanese oil and gas, energy and food shortages, Lebanon economy, Publicis Groupe 2022-08-08T10:11:15Z https://addvertising.org/frenhc-start-up-poulehouse-tackles-the-chicken-egg-conundrum. https://youtu.be/EDIIy5I5nAU https://youtu.be/EDIIy5I5nAU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EDIIy5I5nAU/hqdefault.jpg French start-up Poulehouse tackles the chicken-egg conundrum Most hens are disposed of when their egg production begins to drop, about 18 months into their natural lives, which would normally be about six years long. French start-up Poulehouse references the movie 'Chicken Run' with this stop motion animation telling the tale of resourceful chickens on a non-Poulehouse farm. The start-up aims to care for hens after their best egg-laying time until their natural death, on special farms to be financed by income from Poulehouse egg sales. Dans la production d'œufs, les poules pondeuses sont systématiquement abattues aux alentours de leurs 18 mois, âge à partir duquel elles deviennent moins productives et donc moins rentables, alors qu'elles peuvent vivre en moyenne 6 ans. Poulehouse propose un nouveau mode de production dans lequel les poules ne seront pas envoyées à l'abattoir mais : 1) dans son refuge "La Maison des Poules" situé dans le Limousin, 2) chez un éleveur spécialisé "poules âgées", 3) ou resteront simplement chez leur éleveur initial jusqu'à leur mort naturelle. La start-up s'engage donc à les nourrir, loger, soigner, toute leur vie grâce à la vente des œufs Poulehouse. Poulehouse, hens, eggs, chicken house, animal welfare, intensive farming, Brand Station Paris 2019-11-26T13:41:04Z https://addvertising.org/vodafone-goes-uptempo-with-alicia-keys-ad. https://youtu.be/pN25lR8VX9g https://youtu.be/pN25lR8VX9g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pN25lR8VX9g/hqdefault.jpg Vodafone goes uptempo with Alicia Keys ad Fans of actor Martin Freeman ('The Hobbit', 'Sherlock') will be disappointed to see that British telecomms giant Vodafone has launched its new campaign without him. The new spot is all about energy, with female dancers clad in brand red moving to the sound of Mark Ronson's 'Truth', featuring Alicia Keys. What do you think of the change of tempo? (For nostalgia, here's one Freeman made earlier: https://addvertising.org/the-christmas-love-story-continues, plus you can see the actor in this trailer for his upcoming role in ITV's 'A Confession' - https://youtu.be/OJyCkuPbO8A) Vodafone, telecomms, Alicia Keys, Mark Ronson, dance, Ogilvy 2019-07-24T08:21:46Z https://addvertising.org/find-your-magic-advises-boxing-champ-anthony-joshua. https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7xlbAEtv6Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7xlbAEtv6Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7xlbAEtv6Q/hqdefault.jpg Find your magic, advises boxing champ Anthony Joshua Not in so many words - not in any words, in fact. British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua illustrates the pressures involved at his level of sport, and the imperative to get beyond them, in this tightly-paced 1-minute spot for men's grooming company Lynx. W agency, Anthony Joshua ads, Lynx Anthony Joshua, mens grooming products, 2023-10-03T06:39:07Z https://addvertising.org/billie-jean-king-boosts-moderna-change-makers-message. https://youtu.be/FGJwehA-7-0 https://youtu.be/FGJwehA-7-0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FGJwehA-7-0/hqdefault.jpg Billie Jean King boosts Moderna Change Makers message US pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna went for the double whammy with the 2022 US Open Tennis: it both sponsored the popular New York event and served up tennis legend Billie Jean King, now 78, to frame and align them in a 'Change Makers' message. The name Moderna was already familiar to many as a major provider of Covid shots, and the campaign launched in perfect time to boost the autumn boosters programme. The US Department of Defense in July handed Moderna a juicy $1.74 billion contract for 65 million new doses. The vigorous marketing exercise also underpinned a broader push by Moderna to position itself as a pioneering pharma company and to claim ownership of the mRNA platform used to deliver Covid shots. Already embroiled in a patent dispute with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the Covid shots, Moderna launched a lawsuit in August 2022 against the two other major providers, Pfizer and BioNTech, claiming patent infringement. The legal battle, which comes amid increasing reports of adverse effects from and challenges to the efficacy of the Covid-19 shots, looks set to be lengthy and ugly: the delivery technology in dispute has already boosted sagging profits to bring all three companies billions in profit during Covid and is set to be deployed further in infectious diseases and possibly oncology. What do you think of Billie Jean aligning herself with the Moderna message in this ad? Safe and effective? Or a bit too controversial even for a hard-hitting changemaker like the pioneering tennis champ? Moderna Change Makers, Moderna Billie Jean King ad, tennis, US Open tennis sponsors, sports sponsorship, TBWA 2022-08-31T08:29:35Z https://addvertising.org/zara-goes-lux. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9rij3ut7XbM https://www.youtube.com/embed/9rij3ut7XbM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9rij3ut7XbM/hqdefault.jpg Zara goes lux The stylish and hugely popular Spanish fashion outlet ramps up its elegance factor with its Fall/Winter 2017 campaign by US photographer Steven Meisel, featuring models Grace Elizabeth and Aira Ferreira. Goes a long way to allaying the dread of winter for those of us in dreary climes.... Baron & Baron, Zara Fall Winter 2017 collection, model Grace Elizabeth, model Aira Ferreira, stylish high street fashion for women 2022-02-22T02:21:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-call-of-the-coconut. https://youtu.be/Ecbw3ws-kY4 https://youtu.be/Ecbw3ws-kY4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ecbw3ws-kY4/hqdefault.jpg The call of the coconut Plant-based eating is a thing, and it's growing - at least in terms of awareness and visibility - as more and more people realise that our consumption of meat and dairy products needs to be reduced drastically if we want to wean ourselves off the kind of intensive farming that's contributing to climate change and affecting the quality of the foods we consume. Whether or not you're a convert, here's a chirpy thirty-second promotion for the Coconut Collaborative's dairy-free yoghurt range. What do you think of it? While the benefits of coconut products are widely acknowledged, there is concern that there a coconut crisis is approaching as demand rises now that western lifestyles are embracing those advantages: some estimate that as much as 90% of the coconut trees in Asia are nearing the end of their productive lives, jeopardising global production and the supply chain. James Averdieck, Founder of The Coconut Collaborative, said: “There’s no denying that the interest in plant-based products has sky-rocketed in recent years. More people are interested in where their food comes from, the environmental impact and so on..... We’re very much faced with scepticism surrounding how good plant-based products actually taste, so we’re on a mission to break-through these misconceptions and showcase that plant-based can be delicious, good for you and good for the planet." Coconut Collaborative, dairy-free foods, non-dairy foods, coconut sustainability, plant-based eating, dairy-free yoghurt, big fish agency 2021-01-18T12:18:30Z https://addvertising.org/cats-keys-and-clare-waight-keller. https://youtu.be/w1NiXjetamw https://youtu.be/w1NiXjetamw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w1NiXjetamw/hqdefault.jpg Cats, keys and Clare Waight Keller There were many secrets surrounding the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - with The Dress itself naturally a principal. It turned out to be a poem of simplicity by British designer Clare Waight Keller, who had previously made fashion history in 2017 by becoming the first female artistic director of haute couture and ready-to-wear for women and men at Givenchy. Documented by U.S. fashion photographer Steven Meisel, this ad shows us the first work she directed for the French fashion house - whose founder Hubert de Givenchy died in 2018. Clare Waight Keller, Royal Wedding 2018, Meghan's wedding dress, Givency, bridal fashion, Steven Meisel 2025-01-13T21:36:24Z https://addvertising.org/irresistible-kugas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gd0B6QuSzpg https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gd0B6QuSzpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gd0B6QuSzpg/hqdefault.jpg Irresistible Kugas.... Amusing one from Ford for their Kuga SUV. A refreshing commercial to pop up in coverage of the Six Nations rugby matches, as breaks are usually dominated by ads for men, whereas this one's about a woman giving in to temptation.... Manages to be suggestive in a fun way. cougar cars, ford kuga suv for women, best suvs for women to drive, independent women drivers 2021-04-17T18:38:11Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-a-dog-s-life-for-alan-carr-at-mini-car-1. https://youtu.be/bSB45k7axuo https://youtu.be/bSB45k7axuo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bSB45k7axuo/hqdefault.jpg It's a dog's life for Alan Carr at MINI car He's known as the chatty man, but British comedian Alan Carr finds it challenging to get a word in during this shoot promoting comfortable canine travel, which reflects a partnership between MINI cars and the re-homing charity Dogs Trust. The scheme was rolled out in mid-2021 with the aim of making MINI the first official dog-friendly car brand by the end of 2022, and includes practical tips such as the ones demonstrated by 'Alan' here. Recent figures show that ten million - 34% - of UK households include dogs. In families with children, at least 77% have a pet - a 12% increase over 2021. Cat ownership is lower at 28%. Covid restrictions 2020 and 2021 saw pet ownership rise as people sought companionship, motivation, and in some places, a permissible reason for being allowed out of the home. Whether or not those acquisitions will last a lifetime or end in harrowing 'returns' remains to be seen, but the value of companion rather than working dogs has certainly increased exponentially along with related products and services: Future Market Insights estimates that the United Kingdom pet grooming market will "surpass a valuation of US$ 553.1 million in 2023, registering growth at 5.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2023 to 2033). Sales in the market are projected to surpass US$ 960.4 million by the end of 2033". What do you think of the Alan the Ambassadog ad? MINI x Dogs Trust, MINI Alan Carr, Alan Ambassadog, Dogs Trust, MINI cars dog travel, best cars for dog travel, Media Monks 2023-09-26T15:04:59Z https://addvertising.org/talking-dog-at-the-kitchen-table. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TbgVTC0_Ztg https://www.youtube.com/embed/TbgVTC0_Ztg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TbgVTC0_Ztg/hqdefault.jpg Talking dog at the kitchen table Is this amusing or annoying? Not sure, can't remember after watching twice what Jeremy the Beagle is selling! Beagle Street, talking dog, insurance 2019-01-02T22:05:52Z https://addvertising.org/michael-sheen-wants-to-know-where-you-buy-your-socks. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3Uc7KfKkLM https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3Uc7KfKkLM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z3Uc7KfKkLM/hqdefault.jpg Michael Sheen wants to know where you buy your socks The Welsh-born actor best known for playing Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair in 'The Queen', announced at the end of 2016 that he was cutting right back his acting career to dedicate more time to social activism. In 2018, he kicked off campaigns to tackle debt misery by supporting ethical lenders, saying: "There is a financial landscape out there at the moment that could be fairer. There could be a better deal for people. We need to work together to find it. Social Enterprise UK, Michael Sheen activism, Michael Sheen socks ad, debt misery, instant money providers 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/china-s-byd-launches-ai-on-vehicle-drone-system. https://youtu.be/atQ9mMF_CnM https://youtu.be/atQ9mMF_CnM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/atQ9mMF_CnM/hqdefault.jpg China's BYD launches AI on-vehicle drone system BYD x DJI + AI + EV = WOT? Are you dreaming it or dreading it? AI drones are coming soon to a - well, to the air around you, by the looks of it: China's BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has released the AI on-vehicle drone system 'Lingyuan' in collaboration with DJI, the country's top drone-maker. As described by BYD: "The drone system, which consists of a docking station on the roof, enabling the drone to take off, charge and track EV travels, can be integrated into all BYD's EV models. It is now available in Chinese mainland, priced at 16,000 yuan (2,195 USD)". Loads of people just love the notion and can't wait for this tech to be rolled out asap to other countries and continents. Loads are talking about the utility of this in unsafe or difficult situations or for avoiding accidents, while others are questioning what the point really is. And of course there's plenty of speculation about all kinds of ensuing chaos, from weapons being mounted on the drones to drones crashing when their mother vehicle goes into a tunnel, for example. Your thoughts? BYD x DJI on-vehicle drones, electric vehicles with on-board drones, China EV industry, EV and drones, artificial intelligence in EVs, AI drones in EVs 2025-03-09T16:55:28Z https://addvertising.org/blackrock-uk-lays-out-its-stall. https://youtu.be/fGfhb5411Os https://youtu.be/fGfhb5411Os https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fGfhb5411Os/hqdefault.jpg BlackRock UK lays out its stall Sort of. That's how it might feel to some, although the US-based asset management company is in fact looking back over its presence in Britain in this one-minute ad with homespun voiceover and ultra-British imagery. "Nearly three decades ago, the UK became our first office outside of the US," explains the firm, "and since then, we’ve been helping people invest better, so they can prepare better for wherever life takes them. On behalf of our clients all around the world, we've invested nearly half a trillion in the UK economy and have the privilege of managing the retirement savings of 13 million people across the nation (Source: BlackRock as of 21 March 2025). The campaign will look very different depending on how one regards certain asset management funds - BlackRock attracts plenty of criticism across a range of issues including environmental. This ad launched a couple of weeks before US President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a multi-billion-dollar Tech Prosperity Deal centred around artificial intelligence (AI) - environmentally touchy, as data centres require immense amounts of land, energy and water. BlackStone - which BlackRock was spun off from in 1994 - is one of the major companies involved in the new deal, along with Nvidia, Google, Microsoft and Palantir. The British government described the deal thus: "The “record-breaking” investment pledge of £150 billion refers to the largest total value of new confirmed inward investment commitments ever announced in connection with a UK state visit. It includes forward capital commitments by US firms including £90bn from Blackstone which is in addition to the £10bn that they have previously announced that they will deploy in the UK to support datacentres but which they have reaffirmed as part of a total investment pledge of £100bn over the next decade. However, if we take into consideration commitments from UK firms, banks and financial institutions to invest into the US, alongside UK Central Government commitments to buy around £60 billion ($82 billion) from US companies over the next five years then the overall total commercial package amounts to around £280 billion". Sky News and Reuters reported before Trump's September visit to Britain that "BlackRock (BLK.N), opens new tab plans to invest 500 million pounds ($700 million) in British data-centre infrastructure, one of a string of deals to be announced during U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit next week". BlackRock UK, retirement savings UK, US asset management in Britain, US UK Tech Prosperity Deal, US investment in Britain 2025-09-22T10:11:25Z https://addvertising.org/bose-pitches-nfl-footballers-against-each-other. https://www.youtube.com/embed/czVpHZzmejs https://www.youtube.com/embed/czVpHZzmejs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/czVpHZzmejs/hqdefault.jpg Bose pitches NFL footballers against each other J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel go up against each other off-field in this spot from Bose, promoting their latest generation of noise-cancelling headphones. MIT mathematics student Urschel 'teaches' Watt how the earphones work. A 30-second chuckle! QC35 wireless headphones, Right on by Galactic, best noise-cancelling headphones, ms charm taylor, grey creative agency 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/british-government-animates-test-trace. https://youtu.be/eN8exkTvkxk https://youtu.be/eN8exkTvkxk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eN8exkTvkxk/hqdefault.jpg British government animates test & trace As lockdown measures prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak began to ease in the UK, the British government issued an animated campaign voiced by English actor Mark Strong to boost uptake of its test and trace drive. 'Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will need to share information about their recent interactions,' says the government website. 'This could include household members, people with whom they have been in direct contact, or within 2 metres for more than 15 minutes. People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has a positive test must stay at home for 14 days, even if they do not have symptoms, to stop unknowingly spreading the virus.' The effort was launched amid outrage sparked by the prime minister's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, breaking lockdown rules, and in an atmosphere of widespread dissatisfaction at what were perceived to be illogical or 'too little too late' measures by an out-of-touch, incompetent government. 'The NHS Test and Trace service, including 25,000 dedicated contact tracing staff working with Public Health England, will have the capacity to trace the contacts of 10,000 people who test positive for coronavirus per day and can be scaled up if needed,' continues the official information. Many people were concerned over the implications for personal privacy in a campaign where participation is presented as a civic duty, and media reported soon after its launch that the initiative was not reaching enough test-positive people to be effective. What do you think of the animation and sombre voiceover? British government, Test and Trace, population tracking, COVID-19 coronavirus testing, NHS tracing, data privacy, public health, MullenLowe London 2020-06-05T08:58:50Z https://addvertising.org/how-do-we-define-manliness. https://www.youtube.com/embed/E8n2J6Gzq78 https://www.youtube.com/embed/E8n2J6Gzq78 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E8n2J6Gzq78/hqdefault.jpg How do we define manliness? Heineken beer Tecate tackles domestic violence in Mexico, using beer-drinking as a good standard of male behaviour and bonding. 1-minute watch. Nomades agency Mexico, violencia domestica Mexico, what makes a man a man, male on female violence, gender violence 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/only-slightly-exaggerated. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XXRBLyQQ78A https://www.youtube.com/embed/XXRBLyQQ78A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XXRBLyQQ78A/hqdefault.jpg Only Slightly Exaggerated Oregon, a state located in the United States. Produced a short animation advert to encourage individuals to travel to Oregon. Using colorful animation and crazy imagery to capture the audience. Does this sort of advertisement persuade you to want to travel to Oregon? W + K, Wieden + Kennedy, Oregon, Travel 2019-03-24T15:51:04Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-goes-christmas-crackers-with-snapper-the-perfect-tree. https://youtu.be/5y0fGsQU5zg https://youtu.be/5y0fGsQU5zg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5y0fGsQU5zg/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis goes Christmas crackers with Snapper the Perfect Tree It's traditionally the most looked-for Christmas ad in Britain, but this year's John Lewis ad is a quirky acknowledgment that festive traditions themselves are a'-changing.... “We are a nation that loves the traditions of Christmas - from classic traditions like pantos and putting up the tree to evolving new ones like crafting our own presents and Zoom get-togethers," said a spokesperson for the high-end, high street department store traditionally run on a partners-not-staff model. "Many of us have our own unique festive traditions and that makes them even more special. The film celebrates themes of family and evolving traditions and shows that a ‘perfect’ Christmas is finding joy together with loved ones, whatever your traditions”. Well, that's a lot of traditions in one place, but the weirdly evolving animated visuals with punchy little twists make for a varied yet coherent message. John Lewis is known for its emotionally-charged - some would say over-sentimental - Christmas ads. What do you think of this variation on a theme? As the brand's website explans: "The music is provided by the legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli who performs a song called ‘Festa’, which means ‘celebration’, and is written and produced by Le Feste Antonacci specifically for the John Lewis advert. The rousing track is a brand-new recording, with lyrics written especially for and approved by Maestro Bocelli, to carry the joy and emotional power of our story, putting a twist on traditional music at Christmas. It is wildly different to AI (artificial intelligence) generated predictions, which forecast that a cover of a classic ballad would feature on the soundtrack. The soundtrack will be released in longer form as a charity single with a proportion of the proceeds from the sale of the single going to the John Lewis Partnership’s Building Happier Futures charities, which help care experienced young people and families in need". Maestro Bocelli said: “I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling. It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations. Joy to all of your worlds this Christmas!" Has it brought a smile to your face? John Lewis Christmas ad 2023, John Lewis Snapper the Tree, Andrea Bocelli La Vita della Festa, Christmas ads 2023, Saatchi & Saatchi 2023-11-14T09:59:13Z https://addvertising.org/spirit-of-giving-conquers-all-for-this-little-girl. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mcEy-wYFMec https://www.youtube.com/embed/mcEy-wYFMec https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mcEy-wYFMec/hqdefault.jpg Spirit of giving conquers all for this little girl British online retailer Very.co.uk may win the most heart-warming category in the Christmas 2017 stakes with this mini-movie animated tale of a wee girl working through her gift list for others with the help of Ulfie, her pet wolf. Lots of good lessons in the true Christmas spirit, including a reminder for any cynics out there that we love our stuffed toys for good reasons! What do you think? View it and vote! St Luke's agency, Ulfie the wolf, Very.co.uk Christmas 2017 ad, British online retailers, Very Christmas ad 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/spider-dog-scores. https://youtu.be/meW9_U3DwL0 https://youtu.be/meW9_U3DwL0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/meW9_U3DwL0/hqdefault.jpg Spider-Dog scores! Fun one for Halloween from the UK's consumer cooperative group Co-Op. Have you got the treat or treat all wrapped up already, or does it make you think, actually it doesn't look so hellish, I might nip along to the Co-Op? Co-Op, Halloween, children, trick or treat, Forever Beta, family food shopping 2024-01-25T19:52:07Z https://addvertising.org/california-drives-electric-for-all-message. https://youtu.be/3_m_Di10sbM https://youtu.be/3_m_Di10sbM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3_m_Di10sbM/hqdefault.jpg California drives 'electric for all' message California reinforces its reputation as the 'America but sooner' state of the USA with this airy, upbeat promotion starring animations of US actors Mark Ruffalo and Chloe Bennet alongside local climate change activists. It's put out by non-profit organisation Veloz, which unites both public and private sector stakeholders to spread the word about the importance of everyone shifting to electric vehicles as soon as possible for the sake of environmental and human health. What do you think of the 2'30" campaign? Nice and chirpy, especially welcome in current times? A good message delivered well?A bit too feelgood, not enough hard information about how electric batteries and other possible causes of environmental concern are produced? In the heavily vehicle-based society of California, air pollution causes multiple health issues; though wildfires have pushed it to the top of the hazard list recently, car pollution and diesel particulates are key factors in the state's struggle against poor air quality. Veloz, electric for all, California electric vehicles, EVs California, air pollution, electric cars and climate change, Mark Ruffalo, Chloe Bennet, Ayoni, Superconductor agency 2021-01-25T12:24:21Z https://addvertising.org/get-that-wine-cellar-feeling. https://youtu.be/FgKBdnj45bw https://youtu.be/FgKBdnj45bw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FgKBdnj45bw/hqdefault.jpg ‘Get that wine cellar feeling' On-off restrictions and lockdowns imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation throughout 2020 have accelerated a shift in people's online wine-buying habits. While there is evidence of a negative side in that lockdowns have encouraged excessive drinking at home, it's also true that the shift is partly just that - a sideways movement of habits as those who'd normally be enjoying a drink with friends, family or colleagues in public places or to wrap up the working day have been relocated to and separated out into their own homes. What do you think of this ad for Laithwaite's Wine, which encourages us to remember that there is an enjoyable, unpretentious side to drinking at home? Or are you too upset by the precarious position of Britain's beloved pubs - essential social gathering places - to appreciate or comment on the reality shift being addressed in this spot? Laithwaite's itself says: “The idea had us laughing from the start and chimes with our belief that wine is all about bringing people together and lends fun and inspiration to everyday life. We're confident the humour will help us stand out from the crowd and build a brand connection with the many younger customers who have been buying wine online in recent months.” Laithwaite's wine, wine lovers, humorous ads, buying good value wine, alcohol purchase shifts UK, wine-drinking at home, RAPP UK, Matt Seccombe and Matt Mitchel 2020-11-02T12:27:05Z https://addvertising.org/romantic-rock-legend-meat-loaf-riffs-off-i-won-t-do-that-in-humorous-ad. https://youtu.be/LVbFS5mYnEw https://youtu.be/LVbFS5mYnEw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LVbFS5mYnEw/hqdefault.jpg Romantic-rock legend Meat Loaf riffs off "I Won't Do That" in humorous ad Meat Loaf, the unmistakable voice of the cult 'Bat Out Of Hell' track/albums written by rock anthem maestro Jim Steinman, has died at the age of 74. The US romantic-rock superstar with the operatic voice and larger-than-life personality went against the tides, appearing in more than 50 films/TV shows alongside his eventful musical career, and in various commercials. We're happy to have discovered this 2015 ad starring the Loaf displaying his trademark refusal to take things too seriously by riffing off the famous 'I Won't Do That' phrase of Steinman's 'I Would Do Anything For Love' track, released in 1993. It's not the only one - we'd featured another product here on ADDS: https://addvertising.org/will-meat-loaf-change-his-name-to-veg-loaf. In this commercial, the singer born in Texas, USA as Marvin Lee Aday, is apparently wearing the wig he wore for his 2007/2008 tour - watch the whole ad to get the full humour. "The entire history of rock’n’roll is a comedy," said Meat Loaf in one interview. "Rock’n’roll was never meant to answer the questions of the universe. It’s a laugh. I’m a laugh." And a legend. Meat Loaf commercials, Meat Loaf gas station ad, 'I Would Do Anything For Love' in commercials 2024-09-30T18:11:01Z https://addvertising.org/world-s-first-baby-marathon. https://www.youtube.com/embed/66W1KMYi9LM https://www.youtube.com/embed/66W1KMYi9LM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/66W1KMYi9LM/hqdefault.jpg World's first baby marathon Nappy / diapers maker Huggies comes up with a cute notion for this South African campaign, wrapping a sports commentary round a day-in-the-life-of narrative following four babies. Ogilvy Johannesburg, Huggies South Africa, worlds first baby marathon ad, amusing baby commercial, nappies diapers 2024-04-18T17:00:12Z https://addvertising.org/a-divided-nation-cadillac-says-not. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2SB4CbFB7OU https://www.youtube.com/embed/2SB4CbFB7OU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2SB4CbFB7OU/hqdefault.jpg A divided nation? Cadillac says not U.S. automaker Cadillac gets a unifying, uplifting message into a one-minute historical sweep that is and isn't a car ad. Launched on the night of the 2017 Oscars. Publicis New York, Cadillac dare greatly 2017, 2024-08-28T11:15:16Z https://addvertising.org/game-changing-moments-with-national-lottery. https://youtu.be/ZsTdx9kSNrw https://youtu.be/ZsTdx9kSNrw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZsTdx9kSNrw/hqdefault.jpg Game-changing moments with National Lottery Unusual behind-the-scenes glimpses into the life of a call handler at the UK's National Lottery telephone centre, building the tension before the winning numbers are announced and showing what really happens in the moments after that. Real staff and lottery winners feature. What do you think? Are you grumbling people shouldn't be encouraged to get their hopes up and squander hard-earned cash on a million-to-one chance, or choosing your numbers now for this week's draw, with a 'whoop-de-do, it could be me' on your lips? Do you think the ad itself is uplifting or just an interesting insight into other people's jobs? National Lottery Amazing Starts Here, UK lottery, gambling, winning the lottery, unusual jobs, adam&eveDDB 2019-07-12T11:17:12Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-blurs-the-reality-fantasy-boundaries. https://youtu.be/pIgDRxkuwwg https://youtu.be/pIgDRxkuwwg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pIgDRxkuwwg/hqdefault.jpg Burberry blurs the reality-fantasy boundaries What's your reaction to this mini-movie (2'30") from classy British fashion house Burberry? Titled 'Open Spaces', it aims to challenge convention and explore new perspectives. Does it succeed? The footage is certainly unexpected. Some viewers find it oddly nostalgic, some love the sensations of freedom it evokes, others hail the use of air to show clothing in three dimensions as refreshing. The use of weightlessness and a tale that twists in the wind propels a brand with a traditional image into fresh fields of presentation. Its founder, Thomas Burberry, might well have approved: his invention of gabardine and vigorous promotion of what began life as work-inspired apparel up through the ranks of the military and elites is a masterclass in marketing. There's also the view that this campaign is unintentionally amusing.Your thoughts? Burberry Open Spaces, luxury fashion ads, Riccardo Tisci, Megaforce 2024-02-13T15:53:34Z https://addvertising.org/what-s-barbie-to-you. https://youtu.be/l1vnsqbnAkk https://youtu.be/l1vnsqbnAkk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l1vnsqbnAkk/hqdefault.jpg What's Barbie to you? With Black Friday approaching fast and many people's thoughts turning to Christmas gifts, baby-boomer doll Barbie will be top of a lot of lists. After a bit of a sales dip, she's climbing back up the top-selling rank thanks to her group of diverse friends and a focus on her role as a tool for female empowerment. What do you think of this ad? A valid reflection of what Barbie can mean? Barbie, bringing up girls, female empowerment, Mattel, dolls, children's play 2018-11-01T08:54:34Z https://addvertising.org/kanye-west-we-should-be-servants-to-each-other. https://youtu.be/-U-6nA2E26o https://youtu.be/-U-6nA2E26o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-U-6nA2E26o/hqdefault.jpg Kanye West: "We should be servants to each other" Influential US rapper and 2020 presidential candidate Kanye West released this ad for his campaign just three weeks before Americans were due to head to the polls. Against the background of a black and white Stars and Stripes flag, the 43-year-old, who is married to US socialite Kim Kardashian, advocates a return to humble, prayerful religious values, and calls on his fellow country-people to 'encourage, help and lift up each other'. The musician's name will not appear on the ballot, whose main candidates are incumbent Donald Trump for the Republican Party and former Vice-President Joe Biden for the Democrats, so he urges 'write-in' votes, which involves his followers physically writing his name on the ballot paper. If you're wondering whether this has ever been a successful ploy, Strom Thurmond won 63 percent of the vote and thereby became the first person ever elected to the Senate as a write-in candidate in the Nov 2, 1954 general elections. And as a curiosity, so many (more than a million) enthusiastic fans wrote international footballer Mo Salah's name on ballots in his native Egypt's presidential elections in 2018 that he would have been the runner-up to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had he been a candidate. What do you think of Kanye West's campaign? Striking the right note at the right time in a nation weary of unseemly political wrangling and ravaged by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation? Kanye West presidential campaign ad, Kanye West, US presidential elections 2020, rapper calls for write-in votes, write-in ballots 2020-10-13T09:02:19Z https://addvertising.org/richard-ayoade-advocates-open-businesses. https://youtu.be/1N0vx9GcIvg https://youtu.be/1N0vx9GcIvg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1N0vx9GcIvg/hqdefault.jpg Richard Ayoade advocates open businesses Just after a 700k-strong protest against Brexit in London, comedian Richard Ayoade speaks for HSBC to convey their message that: HSBC Mind Your Business, Richard Ayoade in ads, British businesses, British banking, Grey London, Brexit 2018-12-04T20:41:38Z https://addvertising.org/hot-not-robot-bella-hadid-kiss-for-calvin-klein-sparks-lgbtq-controversy. https://youtu.be/uuTAo4WmQLc https://youtu.be/uuTAo4WmQLc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uuTAo4WmQLc/hqdefault.jpg Hot, not, robot... Bella Hadid kiss for Calvin Klein sparks LGBTQ controversy US model Bella Hadid's latest ad for fashion house Calvin Klein is taking some flak, particularly from the LGBTQ community. Gigi's sister is seen kssing another woman - or is she? In fact, 'the other woman' is a virtual influencer - aka robot - called Lil Miquela, who started life as an art project. What do you think of the ad? Simply another landmark in the way things are going, and no job is safe even if you have the 'perfect' features required for modelling? Bella Hadid, Lil Miquela, robot kiss, Calvin Klein, AI, controversial ads, virtual influencer, LGBTQ 2021-03-01T09:38:24Z https://addvertising.org/volvo-2018-v60-ad. https://youtu.be/13dlEtkmb9k https://youtu.be/13dlEtkmb9k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/13dlEtkmb9k/hqdefault.jpg Volvo 2018 V60 ad Volvo car 2018-08-23T06:01:03Z https://addvertising.org/desperta-nail-sticker-detects-date-rape-drugs. https://youtu.be/Xs_-kUHjbTw https://youtu.be/Xs_-kUHjbTw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xs_-kUHjbTw/hqdefault.jpg Desperta: Nail sticker detects date rape drugs The University of Bahia in Brazil, where it's estimated that more than half a million women are raped every year, has developed a nail sticker that changes colour when dipped into a drink containing traces of the AMINES chemical structure present in date rape drugs. The idea is that women enjoying a night out or getting to know new friends can quickly check their drinks just by slipping a fingertip into them. Brazilian music star and cause ambassador Malía performs the specially written soundtrack. What do you think of the campaign? Desperta nail sticker, Brazil, date rape drugs, violence against women, Malía date rape song, Havas Health and You 2019-06-19T14:54:17Z https://addvertising.org/good-bad-and-beautiful. https://youtu.be/BK-F2eFBkxo https://youtu.be/BK-F2eFBkxo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BK-F2eFBkxo/hqdefault.jpg Good, bad, and beautiful With 2018 FIFA world cup approaching Optus sport, an Australian group of sports channels shows the passionate emotions many football fans will be feeling. Optus Sport, FIFA, 72&Sunny 2022-11-04T04:49:42Z https://addvertising.org/simple-image-urges-stay-home-now-to-help-the-nhs. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/241/medium/NHS_reversed_for_COVID.png?1585060760 Simple image urges Stay Home Now to help the NHS 2020-04-13T08:32:07Z https://addvertising.org/ronaldo-plays-ball-in-the-bedroom. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-cm4XR5ttk4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/-cm4XR5ttk4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-cm4XR5ttk4/hqdefault.jpg Ronaldo plays ball in the bedroom Back in the headlines after Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 in the 2017 Champions League final, here's an 26-second ad featuring goal-scoring prodigy Cristiano Ronaldo showing the rest of us how to start the day... Gravity Road agency, PokerStars Raise It campaign, Cristiano Ronaldo commercial, online poker 2025-09-20T14:15:54Z https://addvertising.org/aim-high-cider-lovers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Yn78b_i4To https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Yn78b_i4To https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0Yn78b_i4To/hqdefault.jpg Aim high, cider lovers Taking Strongbow to a new level... St Luke's agency, Heinken Strongbow Cloudy, cloudy UK ciders, 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/peacocks-cgi-mannequins-nothing-s-gonna-stop-us-now. https://youtu.be/uu91_ix22FY https://youtu.be/uu91_ix22FY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uu91_ix22FY/hqdefault.jpg Peacocks CGI mannequins: Nothing Well, in Britain all eyes are on the Christmas 2018 ads showered upon us by the top department stores, supermarkets and high street popular chains. Here's one you may have missed. Despite employing more than 6,000 people across 400 stoes in the UK and another 200 or so in other European countries, Cardiff-based fashion retailer Peacocks hasn't hitherto stirred up quite the same expectation. Do you think this season's ad could change that? Eighties music fans will enjoy the soundtrack - 'Nothing Peacocks Christmas 2018, CGI mannequins, Christmas ads, Starship 2018-11-22T06:32:22Z https://addvertising.org/crisis-at-christmas-counts-the-cost-of-helping-britain-s-homeless. https://youtu.be/wH6d358XsRs https://youtu.be/wH6d358XsRs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wH6d358XsRs/hqdefault.jpg Crisis at Christmas counts the cost of helping Britain's homeless And it's £29.07. Why £29.07? As the charity fo the homeless explains: "This is the amount we've calculated that it costs to provide someone with all the Crisis at Christmas services we provide throughout the festive period, as well as support for leaving homelessness behind for good in the year ahead." What do you think? A message of genuine and realistic good cheer underpinning important work? The charity, founded in 1967, offers year-round education, employment, housing and well-being services from centres across the nation for people experiencing homelessness. Crisis at Christmas 2022, Christmas ads 2022, Britain's homeless, UK homelessness, Crisis charity, adam&eveDDB 2022-11-29T14:42:19Z https://addvertising.org/george-harrison-mr-holland-s-opus-ad-2-21-1999. https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5MwGJcn6po https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5MwGJcn6po https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g5MwGJcn6po/hqdefault.jpg George Harrison Mr Holland An American tv commercial featuring the late George Harrison for Mr Holland Opus in 1999. charity georgeharrison mrhollandopus music advert 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/grieving-mothers-illustrate-stark-reality-of-london-knife-crime. https://youtu.be/KioT9wvZHMk https://youtu.be/KioT9wvZHMk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KioT9wvZHMk/hqdefault.jpg Grieving mothers illustrate stark reality of London knife crime The Metropolitan Police Service and independent charity Crimestoppers have put five mothers who've lost their sons to violence and knife crime at this centre of this stark ‘Hard Calls Save Lives’ campaign. It aims to curb knife crime in London by encouraging people to share information. The campaign acknowledges that it can be hard to phone in with information – but reminds us that there are harder calls. "I had to call my Mum," recalls Pastor Lorraine Jones, mother of 20-year-old Dwayne, who was stabbed while intervening in an attack on another person. "It was the hardest call - I was out of breath and my stomach was tight. Even when I was making a call my hands were shaking. I tried it three times, I was just so helpless and weak. I never felt so helpless before in my life and Dwayne was just there. I said, 'Mom, Dwayne’s been stabbed.' And she screamed. She said, 'Oh no...' The way she cried, it's like spiritually, she knew it was really serious. But she didn't see what I saw. I had just seen him. I saw his chest opened up and I've never even seen an open wound like that. I knew he wasn’t going to make it." Pastor Jones also says, "I had 20 wonderful years with him, and really good memories. But I didn't realise the impact he had until he passed away. People were flooding into the house, elderly women were telling stories of Dwayne counselling their grandchildren and helping with their shopping. This boy! He was just gifted. That's why the loss is so great." The harrowing stories in this campaign are accompanied by footage of each mother, their raw grief exposed and unfiltered. What do you think of the campaign? Does it help raise awareness, does it change your thinking, will it help curb the sorrow of young lives lost to knife crime? Stephanie Day of Metropolitan Police, said: “We have been incredibly lucky to find such courageous individuals who have been prepared to talk about the hardest moments in their lives in order to help others. We hope that their powerful, moving stories will encourage others to call Crimestoppers with information, in the knowledge they will remain completely anonymous. Even a small piece of information can help could be the missing piece of a puzzle and help save lives.” Though fatal stabbings in London dropped by 18% in 2019, representing 16 fewer blade killings than the year before, there was still a total of 71 knife homicides for the year, and record numbers of knife offences, as reported here - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/knife-crime-england-london-hits-record-high-a4342451.html Crimestoppers, knife crime in London, London crime, knife attacks UK, anonymous information calls, Metropolitan Police, AMV BBDO 2021-04-26T08:45:22Z https://addvertising.org/british-cyclists-set-out-to-show-france-what-we-re-made-of. https://youtu.be/DyrQTIZPnKA https://youtu.be/DyrQTIZPnKA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DyrQTIZPnKA/hqdefault.jpg British cyclists set out to "show France what we're made of" And it only takes 30 seconds for a Frenchman on a plain old pedal bike to show them. Fast food outlet McDonald's is bringing back its Great Tastes of the World menu, including the French Stack. Does it make you want to opt for a staycation and just a taste of France rather than Lycra-clinging climbs in the Pyrenees? McDonald's UK French Stack, funny ads, fast food Britain, Leo Burnett London 2018-10-12T05:41:48Z https://addvertising.org/surveilled-trailer-highlights-smartphone-spyware. https://youtu.be/f8rh8reDqj8 https://youtu.be/f8rh8reDqj8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f8rh8reDqj8/hqdefault.jpg 'Surveilled' trailer highlights smartphone spyware Srteaming service HBO joins forces with US investigative journalist Ronan Farrow in this documentary on an issue that affects nearly all of us - even though we may be sceptical or unaware. Anyone raising questions around privacy, surveillance and data misuse can be subject to having the dismissive 'conspiracy theorist' label slapped on them, while our general dependence on smartphones makes us reluctant to accept the infringements they imply - and may increasingly be designed for. What do you think of the 'Surveilled' trailer? Will similar documentaries be springing up all over the world with each nation claiming righteousness and alarm even as governments and corporations cluster closer together for mutual benefit, or is it only the USA that is raising concerns and identifying 'enemy' foreign agents? Many will argue that the USA is a prime mover in spyware technology and data-gathering. Maybe you just think it's an effective trailer for an intriguing real-life horror story, or unnecessary exaggeration of potential dangers. "Satchel Ronan O'Sullivan Farrow is a son of actress Mia Farrow and filmmaker Woody Allen, and he is known for his investigative reporting on sexual abuse allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein, which was published in The New Yorker magazine," (Wikipedia) Surveilled trailer, Ronan Farrow Surveilled, privacy documentary, spyware documentary, HBO Max documentary, data misuse, smartphones and spyware 2024-11-25T09:57:49Z https://addvertising.org/the-christmas-love-story-continues. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddvWAAAFSOY https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddvWAAAFSOY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ddvWAAAFSOY/hqdefault.jpg The Christmas Love Story continues... British telecomms giant Vodafone takes the serial approach to advertising for the 2017 Christmas holiday season, with a love story starring popular English actor Martin Freeman (aka Tim Canterbury in 'The Office' and Dr John Watson in 'Sherlock') unfolding over several episodes. Here's the second ad, 'The First Call'. Ogilvy, Vodafone Martin Freeman ads, Martin Freeman Christmas Love Story ad, amusing commercials, telecommunications ads 2022-09-29T15:43:07Z https://addvertising.org/madonna-alberto-guerra-the-one. https://youtu.be/NVDHSlynl_M https://youtu.be/NVDHSlynl_M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NVDHSlynl_M/hqdefault.jpg Madonna + Alberto Guerra = The One Sometimes it takes two to make one.... In this case, Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana ramps up the sensuality with multi-faceted pop icon Madonna and Cuban actor Alberto Guerra to promote two new versions of their classic The One fragrance for men and women. Against a backdrop of Patty Pravo's ‘La Bambola’, reinterpreted by Madonna in an exclusive Italian version, the campaign unfolds as what the Maison describes as "a night transformed into a stage of emotions, wrapped in a misterious atmosphere and interwoven with echoes of 1970s Italian neorealist cinema". Madonna, 67, "breaks conventions and boldly rewrites the rules of seduction with charisma and audacity", it says, in a swirl of intrigue with 43-year-old Guerra. The One by Dolce & Gabbana, Madonna The One ad, Dolce&Gabbana fragrances, Alberto Guerra The One commercial, fashion photography, Mert Alas 2026-02-17T15:34:47Z https://addvertising.org/catchy-kylie-does-it-again-with-padam-padam. https://youtu.be/C0Hv7woB1ik https://youtu.be/C0Hv7woB1ik https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C0Hv7woB1ik/hqdefault.jpg Catchy Kylie does it again with 'Padam, Padam' What do you think of this pop video for the latest track by Kylie Minogue? The perenially popular Australian songbird poses, sings and moves within a mixed landscape of choreography, junkyard, cameras and passers-by as she delivers 'Padam, Padam'. The catchy tune has apparently become her highest-charting hit in over a decade in both Australia and the UK. The 55-year-old thanked fans on social media for the runaway success, dubbing it "an incredible, another wild turn in my life and my career". Kylie's net worth is currently estimated at around US$120 million, with income from her lingerie line and eponymous wine adding to earnings from lucrative sponsorship deals and, of course, her hugely successful musical career. Does this video add to the legend? Kylie Minogue Padam Padam, Kylie pop videos, music videos 2023-06-07T10:10:30Z https://addvertising.org/role-reversal-clip-puts-man-in-fear-of-rape. https://youtu.be/iVKhmAKOrHM https://youtu.be/iVKhmAKOrHM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iVKhmAKOrHM/hqdefault.jpg Role reversal clip puts man in fear of rape In this short film, we see a man experience the fear of rape or sexual assault that most men are not often conscious of in the way that most women are. Do you think the approach is effective in its aim of raising awareness of sexual assault in Latin America and the Caribbean? does this kind of 'role reversal' help men to understand their own attitudes and behaviour, or will it just be blanked out by those who need to get the message? The UN Women's Regional Director, María Noel Vaeza, says that despite increased reporting and debate around the topic, "violence against adult women and girls is still common, standardised and deeply-rooted in our society”. UN Women, rape, sexual assault, violence against women, Latin America, Caribbean, violencia sexual, McCann WorldGroup 2019-12-04T12:03:04Z https://addvertising.org/freezing-this-christmas-tribute-singer-dean-ager-voices-a-nation-s-indignation. https://youtu.be/mQrvmY5s2mo https://youtu.be/mQrvmY5s2mo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mQrvmY5s2mo/hqdefault.jpg 'Freezing This Christmas': tribute singer Dean Ager voices a nation's indignation In this song, adapted from the band Mud's 1975 hit 'Lonely This Christmas, Rat Pack and Michael Bublé tribute singer Dean Ager and pastiche-lyric writer Chris Middleton have given voice to a nation's indignation as the now-ruling Labour Party have decided to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance. Released by the specially created band Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, and delivered in conjunction with charity Age UK, the song has gone viral, taking the much-coveted top spot in the Christmas hit rankings as No 1 in the UK's Official Big Top 40 chart. Age UK explains the government's controversial new measure, saying: "This means any pensioner who earns more than £11,343.80 a year may now have to choose between heating and eating. Indeed, more than 40,000 pensioners who are terminally ill will lose the winter fuel payment according to the Telegraph, and the Winter Fuel Payment cut will put 50,000 pensioners into poverty next year according to the BBC. An analysis by Policy in Practice suggests about 130,000 people will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment because they are just £500 a year or less over the threshold. We believe that not a single person in the UK in 2024 should die because of the cold. We are calling on the government to raise the threshold for receiving the Winter Fuel Payment to at least £20,000 a year. Pensioners have worked and contributed to the system their entire lives, it is only right that we look after them and allow them to live their final years in peace and with dignity. Join us in demanding better for our pensioners. Share Freezing This Christmas and help spread the message". Age UK has also set up a donations page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/freezing-this-christmas. What do you think of this initiative? The viral push shows how that many find it hits the spot. Critics argue that the government's efforts to make life better for Britain's seniors have not received equal coverage, and therefore this kind of popular critique is lop-sided. Age UK 'Freezing This Christmas', winter heating allowance, Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, Christmas ads 2024, No 1 song Christmas 2024, 2024-12-18T15:00:06Z https://addvertising.org/burgers-and-baby-scans. https://www.youtube.com/embed/g_7n4f4grfk https://www.youtube.com/embed/g_7n4f4grfk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g_7n4f4grfk/hqdefault.jpg Burgers and baby scans! Fun one - depending on your sense of humour, bien s Buzzman agency, Burger King mystery burger commercial, fast food amusing ads, French burger ad 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-finish-line-is-never-the-end. https://youtu.be/i2LYWKY-mcw https://youtu.be/i2LYWKY-mcw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i2LYWKY-mcw/hqdefault.jpg The finish line is never the end Agree? This one-minute spot by Honda in anticipation of the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix slews sharply from animation to real life footage showing legends such as Richie Ginther, Ayrton Senna & Jenson Button, in a high-octane campaign flashing glimpses of the car-maker's rise to glory along the Formula One racing circuits since 1965. Got a Honda? This might just affect the way you feel when you next get into it! Honda F1, 2019 Japanese Grand Prix, motor racing, animation, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, Digitas UK 2021-02-12T10:19:33Z https://addvertising.org/virgin-atlantic-shakes-up-the-airline-s-samba-er-safety-regulations. https://youtu.be/KZcGmyQUweI https://youtu.be/KZcGmyQUweI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KZcGmyQUweI/hqdefault.jpg Virgin Atlantic shakes up the airline's samba, er, safety regulations British airline Virgin Atlantic is known for its zingy commercials and this safety video spoof to promote a new route mixes it with the best of them - agree or disagree? The airline is due to launch flights between London Heathrow and Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil next year. The 11 hr and 55 min flight will operate on a Boeing 787 aircraft daily from 13 May 2024 and marks the first ever route for the airline to the South American continent. In the pacey ad, which takes the form of a re-imagined samba-style 'safety video', professional performers acounce the news with startling moves and flamboyant costumes busting out all over. Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke, AJ Pritchard, and Brazilian actress and model, Juliana Paes do the honours as astonished passengers look on. "We’re so excited to be flying to São Paulo, Brazil," says the brand, part of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin family of companies. "Home of samba, caipirinhas, beaches, beautiful natural wonders and rich architectural history. The first flights take off in May 2024 and go on sale soon. Viva!" And it's not just about the passengers: as Virgin points out, "Brazil’s position of being the number one import and export country in South America will also make São Paulo a popular cargo route. With multiple tonnes of capacity each day, Virgin Atlantic expects to carry regular shipments of car parts, pharmaceuticals, food and agricultural products, contributing to the £7.7 billion in annual trade between the two countries". What do you think of the ad? Strikes the right note of unpredictability, sensuality, and sparkle? Virgin Atlantic Sao Paulo 2024, Transatlantic routes Virgin Atlantic, samba, Brazilian culture, air travel, Heathrow to Sao Paulo 2023-06-27T14:35:30Z https://addvertising.org/we-will-rock-you-promises-bohemian-rhapsody-trailer. https://youtu.be/mP0VHJYFOAU https://youtu.be/mP0VHJYFOAU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mP0VHJYFOAU/hqdefault.jpg We Will Rock You, promises 'Bohemian Rhapsody' trailer "The scariest endeavours that I Bohemian Rhapsody trailer, Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, Queen rock band, Freddie Mercury life story, 20th Century Fox 2018-10-18T05:49:56Z https://addvertising.org/boots-pays-tribute-to-women-who-work-at-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3zWgNOcg2wg https://www.youtube.com/embed/3zWgNOcg2wg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3zWgNOcg2wg/hqdefault.jpg Boots pays tribute to women who work at Christmas Pharmacy and toiletries retailer Boots arranges a makeover and gala for some of the half million women in Britain who work over Christmas as paramedics, firefighters, volunteers, nurses, carers and others. Kylie Minogue's version of Everybody Boots Christmas ad 2016, mother london agency, emotional Boots ad, women who work on Christmas Day, Britain's working women 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/south-dakota-grabs-attention-with-controversial-public-announcement. https://youtu.be/7LVcI-DQdYA https://youtu.be/7LVcI-DQdYA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7LVcI-DQdYA/hqdefault.jpg South Dakota grabs attention with controversial public announcement The sparsely populated mid-western state of South Dakota in the USA has put out a surprising public announcement that plays on the ambiguity of the term 'on it', which can mean being aware of and tackling a problem, or addicted to a harmful substance. In this case, residents of all backgrounds and ages say they're on it, referring to the powerful recreational drug methamphetamine, aka crystal meth. Many of us will have heard of the opioids crisis in the States, but apparently meth is a bigger problem in some regions, specifically the Midwest, which reports rising meth-related violence and overdoses. The campaign's certainly attracted attention, but is that because people are confused, critical, or appreciative of it? South Dakota, meth epidemic, meth addiction, drug use USA, recreational drugs, Broadhead Co 2019-12-02T18:37:27Z https://addvertising.org/tattoos-come-to-life. https://youtu.be/fOYjk7B2A8E https://youtu.be/fOYjk7B2A8E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fOYjk7B2A8E/hqdefault.jpg Tattoos come to life Men's grooming products company Lynx (aka Axe) has a reputation for pushing the envelope when it comes to advertising, using poignancy, humour and boxing champ Anthony Joshua in its ongoing efforts to support healthy masculinity. This new spot is a light-hearted love story told through tattoos - in just 21 seconds of animated virtuosity. Take a look and make a comment, or vote if you think we've put it in the wrong category! Lynx, Lynx tattoos, men's grooming, masculinity, tattoos, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2019-08-07T10:44:39Z https://addvertising.org/volvo-asks-has-summer-ever-been-so-important. https://youtu.be/kWzPpyZlTfw https://youtu.be/kWzPpyZlTfw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kWzPpyZlTfw/hqdefault.jpg Volvo asks: 'Has summer ever been so important?' Auto-maker Volvo - traditionally known as the safe car choice - captures the mood of the moment as people emerge from lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The gentle one-minute spot juxtaposes a widespread longing for freedoms we once took for granted with an increased awareness of our personal and collective safety. US singer/songwriter Natalie Taylor enhances the mood for the expanding horizons being played out visually with her 'Born To Be Wild' track. What do you think of the ad? Does it strike a chord, or several, with you? Volvo Keep It Safe, Volvo cars, road safety, driving after lockdown, Natalie Taylor commercials, Natalie Taylor Born to be Wild, Forsman & Bodenfors 2021-06-03T02:17:16Z https://addvertising.org/one-in-four-girls-married-by-15-in-niger. https://youtu.be/PaucunixSnE https://youtu.be/PaucunixSnE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PaucunixSnE/hqdefault.jpg One in four girls married by 15 in Niger And three out of four by the age of 18. The West African country of Niger (which borders Nigeria) has the highest rate of child marriage in the world. In this new spot in its series to end child marriage, the world's leading children's organisation UNICEF partners with international music producer Moon Boots and vocalist Black Gatsby to raise awareness of the issue. Do you think the 'Power' soundtrack and uplifting visuals get the message across effectively? What might a Nigerien man's reaction be? Poverty, lower education levels and a higher societal value attached to males all contribute to the plight of young girls being married off early. “As an artist, my hope is to create music that can make an impact and help affect change in any way, whether big or small," says Black Gatsby. "I feel so grateful that ‘Power’ has inspired the family at UNICEF to share this important and powerful message, helping us all to be more aware of some of the troubles others are facing around the world." UNICEF Niger, end child marriage, child brides, African women, Black Gatsby, Niger, Rooftop Productions 2019-07-10T08:56:35Z https://addvertising.org/vatican-launches-erosary-for-click-to-pray-app. https://youtu.be/2W_27g0ORxU https://youtu.be/2W_27g0ORxU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2W_27g0ORxU/hqdefault.jpg Vatican launches eRosary for Click to Pray app Over a million people are estimated to be already using the free Click to Pray app, and now the Pope has signed off on a fresh piece of religious tech to inspire and cater for the world's Catholics - the eRosary. Activated by making the sign of the cross, the device, which can be worn like a bracelet, serves as a tool for learning how to pray the rosary, and how to pray for world peace. The literature explains that the device consists of ten consecutive black agate and hematite rosary beads, and of a smart cross which stores all the technological data connected to the Click to Pray app. 'When activated, the user has the possibility to choose either to pray the standard rosary, a contemplative Rosary and different kinds of thematic rosaries that will be updated every year. Once the prayer begins, the smart rosary shows the user’s progression throughout the different mysteries and keeps track of each rosary completed.' Argentinan-born Pope Francis has been a vocal advocate for world peace since his inauguration in 2013, and has always shown his eagerness to connect with the younger members of the 1.2 billion-strong Catholic community. Click to Pray eRosary, Vatican news, religion and technology, Pope Francis, Catholics 2019-10-19T22:47:11Z https://addvertising.org/mandatory-digital-id-such-an-awful-idea. https://youtu.be/Jt2w-XbMw8Q https://youtu.be/Jt2w-XbMw8Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jt2w-XbMw8Q/hqdefault.jpg Mandatory digital ID: "Such an awful idea" British civil liberties defence organisation Big Brother Watch describes its missions as "to roll back the surveillance state and protect the rights of everyone in the UK to be free from unfair intrusion". Wherever you live, you're probably aware of or share concerns over the encroachment of state, and it's a hot topic in the UK as Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts to ram through a mandatory digital ID system. This 4'50" footage gathers top representatives from groups opposed to the move, explaining their concerns and those of the general population they stand for in this delivery of protest to Starmer at No 10 Downing Street. A chief concern is the extensive data-sharing enabled by Big Tech platforms which reach far beyond national borders and individual privacy rights. Such data could be used to monitor and curtail the most basic freedoms, warn critics. And though Britain is centre stage at the moment, it goes beyond any single country: as one viewer points out, such a system as the PM envisages "gives more than just excessive powers to the State over the citizens, it gives big tech powers over the State". Big Brother Watch digital ID 2025, civil liberties UK, Britain privacy, linked databases, Liberty, Green Party, Big Tech, state surveillance, data sharing, digital privacy 2025-11-14T08:27:53Z https://addvertising.org/budweiser-ups-its-horsepower-to-outrun-transgender-outrage. https://youtu.be/DTMZKlkXP_k https://youtu.be/DTMZKlkXP_k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DTMZKlkXP_k/hqdefault.jpg Budweiser ups its horsepower to outrun transgender outrage US beer-maker Budweiser made haste to change track with this patriotic 'The Shared Spirit' campaign after a Bud Light deal with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, 26, went down like a lead balloon. What do you think of the new tack? According to critics, Budweiser - owned by Belgian company AB InBev - compounded the outcry by not acknowledging the issues the Mulvaney campaign raised, alienating their core customers, offending both men and women, and attempting to cover their tracks with this sickly, simplistic effort. Some, particularly in the UK, may be miffed that Budweiser appears to be imitating Lloyds Bank, which has a running theme of a black horse in its advertising to keep in alignment with its logo. Others will be thinking that, despite several billion being knocked off the company's value thanks to widespread boycotts of Bud Light reported across the USA, the ultimate impact will be positive for sales. Your opinion? Budweiser Shared Spirit, Budweiser transgender outcry, Bud Light Dylan Mulvaney, Budweiser commercials, TikTok influencers, 2024-01-23T20:52:08Z https://addvertising.org/why-do-it-nike-asks-the-question. https://youtu.be/Bcpu-jqAL6w https://youtu.be/Bcpu-jqAL6w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bcpu-jqAL6w/hqdefault.jpg Why Do It? - Nike asks the question US athletic footwear and apparel company Nike re-works its 'Just Do It' slogan with this motivation, slo-mo campaign that features a series of varied athletes, is voiced by US rapper Tyler, and is hard to stop watching. The brand says: “‘Just Do It’ isn’t just a slogan - it’s a spirit that lives in every heartbeat of sport. It’s the belief that, together, we can inspire, unite and elevate ourselves beyond what we thought possible. With ‘Why Do It?,’ we’re igniting that spark for a new generation, daring them to step forward with courage, trust in their own potential and discover the greatness that unfolds the moment they decide to begin.”What do you reckon? Job done? Nike 'Why Do It?', sports commercials, sportswear, Tyler, Wieden + Kennedy Portland 2025-09-10T11:53:38Z https://addvertising.org/armed-forces-chart-new-courses-in-recruitment. https://youtu.be/TiYS3ipcv8U https://youtu.be/TiYS3ipcv8U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TiYS3ipcv8U/hqdefault.jpg Armed forces chart new courses in recruitment "All the purpose, progression and excitement you want in a career— minus the desk-bound routine. You’d be crazy to pass it up" is the message behind this fast-moving black and white footage promoting..... the Republic of Singapore Navy. According to Wikipedia: "The service was formally established in 1967, two years after its independence from Malaysia in 1965, and has undergone a substantial modernisation ever since – which has led them into becoming the most powerful navy in Southeast Asia". The campaign is certainly a high-impact one, combining pace, purpose and excitement with the softer power of family and personal development. What do you think? Singapore Navy It's not Crazy 2025, armed forces recruitment, navy careers, recruitment ads, MullenLowe Singapore 2025-01-25T15:42:46Z https://addvertising.org/chris-pine-thanks-for-watching-my-movie-trailer. https://youtu.be/p_NZpMbWUaQ https://youtu.be/p_NZpMbWUaQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p_NZpMbWUaQ/hqdefault.jpg Chris Pine: "Thanks for watching my movie trailer" We all need a bit of comedy and light-heartedness, so here's a movie trailer to feed that need for a couple of minutes. What do you think of this trailer for 'Poolman', a US comedy mystery film directed, produced, co-written by and starring Chris Pine in his directorial debut? Pine, 43 - perhaps best known for his role as James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' reboot film series - gets his hands on the trailer too, with quirky outcomes.... Due ut in May 2024, the film also stars Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Jennifer Jason Leigh, DeWanda Wise, Ray Wise, Juliet Mills, Stephen Tobolowsky, Clancy Brown, Ariana DeBose in supporting roles. Poolman trailer 2024, Chris Pine, movie trailers, Chris Pine directorial debut, mystery comedy movie, Annette Bening, Jennifer Jason Leigh, DeWanda Wise 2024-03-21T10:13:56Z https://addvertising.org/cartoon-couture-the-master-of-us-all-balenciaga-dresses-marge-simpson. https://youtu.be/PZHESOq-Gkw https://youtu.be/PZHESOq-Gkw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PZHESOq-Gkw/hqdefault.jpg Cartoon couture: 'The master of us all' Balenciaga dresses Marge Simpson Spanish luxury fashion house Balenciaga was founded in 1919 in San Sebastián, Spain by designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, a man described by French maestro Christian Dior as 'the master of us all' for his sculptural flair and technical virtuosity. The House, now based in Paris, has always known how to stay in step with the times, not to mention springing a few surprises to achieve that. Take this initiative, a 10-minute (what???) animation featuring the popular - and dysfunctional - US family negotiating comical everyday situations in the long-running TV series 'The Simpsons', which started life as a short televised cartoon back in the late 1980s. What do you make of the 'episode'? Sophisticated social satire that benefits both brands and makes some deft points? Ten minutes of your life you'll never get back? Clever but fundamentally distasteful? Balenciaga and The Simpsons, animation in ads, Marge Simpson in Balenciaga dress, haute couture advertising 2021-10-13T09:06:11Z https://addvertising.org/getting-intu-the-christmas-spirit. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QQglSY0-0Mk https://www.youtube.com/embed/QQglSY0-0Mk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QQglSY0-0Mk/hqdefault.jpg Getting Intu the Christmas spirit Shopping centres Intu enter the 2017 Christmas ad stakes with this 30-second creation, presenting some mind-worm images to reflect their broad-appeal merchandise, and coining the phrase 'Christmassing'. Now agency, UK Intu shopping centres, Intu Christmas 2017 ad, best christmas ads, black friday shopping bargains UK 2021-04-22T08:28:15Z https://addvertising.org/long-haul-from-the-north-face. https://youtu.be/8o6u5pDgJoI https://youtu.be/8o6u5pDgJoI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8o6u5pDgJoI/hqdefault.jpg Long haul from The North Face If you're into The North Face, mysteries, or just ads in general, take a look at this mini-movie campaign featuring truckers, a cute dog, and lots of night driving. If you're not a North Face fan, you might be irritated to spend two minutes watching footage that doesn't tell you what it's selling. Or maybe you find it relaxing / intriguing whatever the product? For actual information, here's a link: https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/The-north-face-teams-up-with-aime-leon-dore-for-capsule-collection,1757636.html#jil-sander The North Face Aimé Leon Dore, fashion fusion 2025-09-24T09:23:02Z https://addvertising.org/chicken-neck-and-other-summer-hit-symptoms. https://youtu.be/6_ehWrneA5w https://youtu.be/6_ehWrneA5w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6_ehWrneA5w/hqdefault.jpg 'Chicken Neck' and other summer hit symptoms Catchy little number from Spotify Italy to promote its Estate 2024 playlist. The Swedish audio streaming and media service uses a new music cover of the Raffaella Carrà hit 'Pedro' to run us through some familiar scenarios of what we look like to others when we're immersed in our own little listening world. The moves and shakes will amuse many - we've all seen or sat next to that person in that moment as they exhibit symptoms like the 'Chicken Neck' or 'Lead Finger Disorder' as they groove along to their summer hit favourites via headphones. But hey, as Spotify says, 'Music Is The Best Disease'. Good campaign? 'Pedro' by Jaxomy, Agatino Romero and Raffaella Carrà recently generated 6.2 billion views on TikTok, reaching number one on Spotify's Viral 50 Global charts. Spotify Summer Hits Symptoms, Spotify Italy, amusing ads, 'Pedro' by Jaxomy Agatino Romero Raffaella Carrà, Dentsu Italy 2024-07-08T09:42:04Z https://addvertising.org/radio-optimism-tackles-lost-connection-with-ai-generated-songs. https://youtu.be/2CqXvirQDZs https://youtu.be/2CqXvirQDZs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2CqXvirQDZs/hqdefault.jpg Radio Optimism tackles lost connection with AI-generated songs Despite the advantages and freedoms - e.g. to work in other countries/cultures - brought to us by technology, it's becomingly increasingly obvious that we all still need a sense of real connection in order to thrive and enjoy the human experience. South Korean multinational LG Electronics has come up with a solution to the sense of loneliness which too often attends the march of tech - a radio station broadcasting 24/7 dedication songs. Awww.... But there's more: the songs are all generated by artificial intelligence (AI).This campaign explains exactly how it works. What do you think? LG Radio Optimism, lost connection, human experience, radio dedicaiton station, music therapy, power of song, music and loneliness, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York 2025-06-26T11:42:00Z https://addvertising.org/enjoy-the-fluffy-side-of-life-says-jet-puffed. https://youtu.be/9yMxqPw2j50 https://youtu.be/9yMxqPw2j50 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9yMxqPw2j50/hqdefault.jpg Enjoy the fluffy side of life, says Jet-Puffed One minute of sweet and colourful escapism, courtesy of Jet-Puffed marshmallows. (Doesn't the name say it all?) Even for those unfamiliar with the brand, there are some touches in the animation that will surely spark a smile, while fans of 1989's 'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' will perhaps reminisce about Captain Kirk's and Dr Spock's marshmallow machine... No-one's saying it's a health food, just a cute ad for a sweet treat - what do you think of it? Jet-Puffed marshmallows, the fluffy side of life, animation, children's advertising, VaynerMedia 2020-08-20T16:16:51Z https://addvertising.org/ready-when-you-re-not. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JAyx423hGnQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/JAyx423hGnQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JAyx423hGnQ/hqdefault.jpg Ready When You're Not Have you ever seen "that face" of a baby before they do their duties? Mamia Nappies, a UK company that specializes in nappies and wipes aims to show you that by using their products anytime (even at the worst of times) is a good time to make use of their nappies. Mamia Nappies, BMF advertising, Babies 2018-06-16T18:26:42Z https://addvertising.org/smalll-models-big-bodies-and-the-british-seaside. https://youtu.be/PeOdc9C-m3Y https://youtu.be/PeOdc9C-m3Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PeOdc9C-m3Y/hqdefault.jpg Smalll models, big bodies, and the British seaside If you're wondering what this ad is actually for, the answer is gradually unpacked through the carefully crafted one-minute story of retired body-builder and miniature model-maker Larry. The ad brings colour and a touch of retro to the tale in a reflection of the brand's own character: Floyd is a German brand producing one thing - suitcases. Founders Bernd Georgi and Horst Kern say they were inspired by the skateboarders of Seventies California in choosing polyurethane for manufacturing - the material has been in use for decades to make the wheels of skateboards because of its weather / abrasion / heat resistance and load-bearing capacity - but also wanted to bring colour to what has until recently been a fairly drab sector. Those of us who've tied coloured ribbons to uniformly black or brown suitcases in the hope of picking out our own on a sometimes dispiriting luggage carousel, while trying not to draw too much attention to ourselves through this small badge in case it attracts the wrong kind, will relate. Even today, as brightly coloured cabin bags and four-wheeled cases rattle around our tourist towns and consciousness, the Floyd suitcases stand out - perhaps because of the founders' long experience in high-end luggage, melding contemporary color palettes with functional strengths. Do you agree that this ad, apparently filmed in the southern seaside town of Hove, UK, presents us with a gently amusing and engaging vision? Floyd 'Elevating Every Journey', Floyd luggage, Floyd suitcases, cabin baggage Floyd, Jasper Cable Alexander 2024-09-03T09:09:04Z https://addvertising.org/valentine-s-day-be-a-man-with-a-plan. https://youtu.be/AlL05EpQkY8 https://youtu.be/AlL05EpQkY8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AlL05EpQkY8/hqdefault.jpg Valentine's Day: 'Be a man with a plan' In the UK alone, we apparently spend £650 million on Valentine's Day, with dining out, cards, chocolates, and flowers still prime favourites for showing our beloved how much we appreciate them. For those wanting to change their approach, here's a suggestion on how to be a 'man with a plan' from India's online jewellery firm Melorra, which bills itself as creating items based on fashion trends. Like the fun approach? You won't be the only one - the musical urging had racked up close to five million views on YouTube at time of writing. Melorra jewellery, Valentine's Day, online jewelry, Valentine's gifts 2020-02-12T08:45:52Z https://addvertising.org/absolute-purity-chinese-band-challenges-our-tech-dependence-with-crime-fiction. https://youtu.be/wPufePlS1eE https://youtu.be/wPufePlS1eE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wPufePlS1eE/hqdefault.jpg Absolute Purity: Chinese band challenges our tech dependence with 'Crime Fiction' Absolute Purity is said to be one of the hottest young bands out of China, land of quick uptake / creation of technology. What do you think of their music video 'Crime Fiction', which challenges our relationship with technology? Movies like 'Surrogates' starring Bruce Willis (2009) and 'The Truman Show' starring Jim Carrey (1998) explored the themes of dystopia and dehumanisation resulting from the way technologies are applied. This video brings such thought-provoking topics to digital natives who've been brought up with and on the latest tech. Are we in danger of losing our humanity, our relationship with Nature? The group's 26-year-old lead singer Wen Jun ( 文隽 ), based in South Korea, said of the lyrics that he wanted to capture his own "inner feelings about the tension and pull between people and their relationships", and to focus on emotions and consciousness. In a touch-screen versus living-touch world, the sensation of being trapped, helpless and dependent on influences outside one's own mind and body are illustrated by choreography and layers of simulation. Even the title pairing of 'crime and 'fiction' is nuanced. Absolute Purity Crime Fiction, Chinese pop music, choreography Anneliese Charek, virtual reality VR, music videos, Wen Jun 文隽 , contemporary Chinese culture, tech dependence, FRED & FARID Shanghai 2024-08-28T11:19:23Z https://addvertising.org/keanu-reeves-seth-rogen-aziz-ansari-bring-us-good-fortune. https://youtu.be/jHIJNHOOEvA https://youtu.be/jHIJNHOOEvA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jHIJNHOOEvA/hqdefault.jpg Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari bring us 'Good Fortune' Not a summer blockbuster, but bidding fair to become an autumn mood-booster, 'Good Fortune' sees the surprising combination of action-man Keanu Reeves ('John Wick', The Matrix'), comedy classic Seth Rogen, and actor / comedian / film-maker Aziz Ansari in his first directorial role. Due to hit the big screen in mid-October, the movie is described as following"a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Reeves), who meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Rogen). Excited? 'Good Fortune 'trailer 2025, Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, comedy movies, Lionsgate 2025-07-24T16:06:12Z https://addvertising.org/matt-edmonson-takes-us-through-e-scooter-do-s-and-don-ts. https://youtu.be/kfztdAXEAMs https://youtu.be/kfztdAXEAMs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kfztdAXEAMs/hqdefault.jpg Matt Edmonson takes us through e-scooter do's and don'ts British radio and TV presenter Matt Edmonson acts out the rules around e-scooter safety in Britain after electrical company Currys PC World saw a 230% increase in sales of the items over the Christmas period. Apparently one in 10 Brits received one as a gift, but as with other prevailing situations, not everyone's clear on the rules governing their use. Currently it's legal to buy an e-scooter in the UK but not to use it except on private land or - as Matt outlines- the emerging trial areas. In other words, it's not yet legal on pavements, roads or cycle tracks except for those trial areas. Britain lags behind other European countries in setting standards for the increasingly popular devices, which are handy and useful for many sectors of the population, and attractive because of their reduced environmental impact. On the downside, the lack of regulation around their use means that they can be a danger to pedestrians and other vehicles, especially as many riders push the speed up way beyond the 15.5mph permitted in safe areas in the UK. What do you think of this campaign? Nice useful one from PC World that's cleared up a few points for you? I'll watch anything with Matt Edmonson presenting? Or not that bothered about the surge in scooters? Currys PC World, Matt Edmonson, e-scooters, escooter safety, scooter rules UK, is escooting legal in Britain 2021-01-21T13:03:04Z https://addvertising.org/london-needs-you-alive-british-government-s-anti-knife-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/loLDmvCPABE https://www.youtube.com/embed/loLDmvCPABE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/loLDmvCPABE/hqdefault.jpg London Needs You Alive: British government's anti-knife campaign With stabbings on the rise in Britain's capital - 1,844 Londoners under 25 were injured as a result of non-domestic knife crimes in 2016 - the government has come up with a campaign to discourage youngsters from carrying knives. "It AMV/BBDO, London needs you alive campaign, knife crime in London, London teenagers death stabbing 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/domestic-violence-recognised-as-risk-for-first-time-by-axa-france-insurers. https://youtu.be/R6xE9Gv605o https://youtu.be/R6xE9Gv605o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R6xE9Gv605o/hqdefault.jpg Domestic violence recognised as risk for first time by AXA France insurers In what appears to be the first policy of its kind anywhere in the world, insurance giant AXA is changing its home insurance policies in France to recognise domestic violence as a risk for the first time, providing victims with emergency housing relocation in the same way insurers do in cases of fire or flood. In France, the number of domestic violence victims reported to police stations has doubled between 2016 and 2023, rising from over 124,000 to more than 270,000 (according to the Service Statistique Ministériel de la Sécurité Intérieure (SSMSI). And these are only the reported cases: the Women’s Foundation (Fondation des Femmes), estimates the actual number of victims to be closer to one million each year. Though domestic abuse can also be suffered by men, violence against women forms the majority of cases and came starkly to public attention in the Dominique Pelicot aggravated rape case earlier this year. Guillaume Borie, CEO of AXA France, explains the new initiative like this: "Protecting our policyholders from the risks they face is our core responsibility, and providing emergency rehousing in cases of flooding or fire is part of our mission. With this expertise and our long-standing commitment to working alongside associations and public authorities in the fight against violence against women, we are evolving our insurance policies to leverage our knowledge in rehousing and support services for victims of domestic violence". As the AXA campaign points out, many women who are victims of domestic violence are unable to leave their homes because they lack the funds to go elsewhere. This policy would give them access to emergency rehousing coverage, as well as legal, psychological and financial support which they can access via a helpline. There is also the possibility of rollout of the idea to other markets. Founded in France in the 1800s, AXA operates at multinational level and is the leading insurer in France. AXA domestic abuse home insurance, home insurance news, domestic abuse France, protection women and children France, violence against women, Publicis Conseil 2025-04-09T09:53:38Z https://addvertising.org/play-like-you-own-it. https://youtu.be/teuuwVvVsZQ https://youtu.be/teuuwVvVsZQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/teuuwVvVsZQ/hqdefault.jpg Play like you own it Blood-pumping ad for DICK's sports goods company, which believes that "sports contribute to a better world and that people who take part in them learn essential life skills like leadership, discipline and integrity". With a soundtrack by musical artist Nacey. What do you think of it? Does it make you want to get your trainers on, is it just an enjoyable watch? Sports ads, sportswear, DICK's sporting goods, Smith Brothers Agency, sport 2019-07-18T12:26:53Z https://addvertising.org/what-is-star-citizen. https://youtu.be/CDf0-rt7tX0 https://youtu.be/CDf0-rt7tX0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CDf0-rt7tX0/hqdefault.jpg What is Star Citizen? Unless you're a gamer, you may not find the ad for the Star Citizen space simulator video game answers the question it asks, and even the accompanying blurb could leave you mystified: "Discover a new universe of unprecedented scale. Play your way — fly, trade, mine, salvage, fight, race, and explore your way through an immersive multiplayer sci-fi experience like none other. Welcome to the 'Verse". Multiplayer video games are ones where more than one person can play in the same game environment at the same time, usually via the internet, offering an element of social communication and community lacking in single player games. What's particularly interesting about Star Citizen is that it's player-funded. As The Guardian explains (https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/jan/16/billion-dollar-video-game-is-this-the-most-expensive-piece-of-entertainment-ever-made), video game development costs are ratcheting up to the Hollywood big-budget stratosphere. Since British-American developer Chris Roberts launched Star Citizen in 2012, it's grown steadily, proving the appeal of "a plan so ambitious in scope that no profit and deadline-focused publisher would consider the risk of making it", as The Guardian says. What do you think of the ad? Does it capture your imagination? Star Citizen, video games, player-funded gaming, multiplayer video games 2025-01-17T14:13:30Z https://addvertising.org/man-at-sea-thousands-die-in-sea-of-indifference. https://youtu.be/R41iSy9LvOo https://youtu.be/R41iSy9LvOo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R41iSy9LvOo/hqdefault.jpg 'Man At Sea': Thousands die in sea of indifference Who doesn't dream of some nice relaxed beach time? The thorny issue of migrants goes down for the third time in this hard-hitting campaign juxtaposing the sunny reality of holidaymakers with that of the obscene unseen. Behind it is EMERGENCY NGO, an Italian non-governmental organisation (NGO) which provides free medical treatment to the victims of war, poverty, and landmines. It was founded in 1994 by war surgeon, human rights activist and peace activist Gino Strada. “Rights should belong to everyone," said Strada, who died in 2021. "Otherwise, they should be called privileges.”Regarding this campaign, the NGO says: "This quote, that inspires every project we embark on, makes even more sense on the side of Life Support, our Ship, whose purpose is to save whoever is risking their life in the Mediterranean Sea to get to Europe. It is necessary to have safe legal access and a rescue mission, coordinated on a European level; but, in the meantime, we can’t just stand by and watch.” Mediterranean countries such as Italy have long been familiar with the tragic consequences of migration: the name of Lampedusa is scorched into many minds since at least 368 migrants - including 60 children - died off the island after the crowded boat carrying them across the Mediterranean from Lubya capsized. Last summer, a further 41 migrants diedin the same area. As Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni talks tough on illegal immigration -including crackdowns on sea rescue charities - she is also facilitating pathways to enable arriving migrants to take up legal employment.This helps plug gaps in the labour market in a country with a diminishing work-age population. Europe as a whole struggles to assimilate the complexities of illegal immigration, which is often caused by and/or exacerbated by wars in the countries of those fleeing. The response to the conflict in Ukraine showed the other face of immigration policies, demonstrating that outcomes can be hugely improved when the political will to do so is present. What do you think of this campaign? Do you agree with Strada's premise that the best thing we can do to ensure a good future for our children is to eliminate war? EMERGENCY NGO 'Man At Sea', Mediterranean illegal immigrants, migrants deaths, Italy migrants, conflict consequences, Ogilvy Milan, 2024-01-02T10:22:02Z https://addvertising.org/h-m-pushes-back-against-the-stereotypes-with-ladylike-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-RY6fWVrQ0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-RY6fWVrQ0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8-RY6fWVrQ0/hqdefault.jpg H&M pushes back against the stereotypes with #ladylike campaign The fashion retailer makes a new kind of statement that challenges notions of what it means to be a lady, to promote their Autumn 2016 collection. Features the fabulous Lauren Hutton, Adwoa Aboah, transgender actress Hari Nef, Pum Lefebure and Lion Babe's Jillian Hervey. Has H&M pulled it off or is this just another variation on a theme? H&M Autumn 2016, independent women in advertising, lion babe, Forsman & Bodenfors agency Stockholm, older women models 2025-10-07T12:04:30Z https://addvertising.org/zuckerberg-pledges-facebook-u-turn-on-censorship. https://youtu.be/VfRThWMtfn4 https://youtu.be/VfRThWMtfn4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VfRThWMtfn4/hqdefault.jpg Zuckerberg pledges Facebook U-turn on censorship Most astonishing New Year's Resolution ever? Certainly the one with most global reach: social media platform Facebook, set up by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, currently boasts more than three billion (yes, with a 'b') active monthly users from a total world population of just over eight billion. In this surprise announcement, Zuckerberg - reported to be worth US$213 billion - says censorship has gone too far and he is returning Faceook to its roots by switching its 'fact-checking' function to a system more like Community Notes (X, formerly Twitter's approach). The New York Post reports: "The 40-year-old tech tycoon — who dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago after his Nov. 5 election victory, with Meta donating $1 million to his inaugural fund — claimed that the dramatic about-face was sign that the company is returning to an original focus on free speech". Too little too late, say those who deplored or suffered from the full-on censorship era. Your response to this ad for the born-again Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Facebook ends fact-checking, Meta and free speech, Zuckerberg U-turn on censorship, free speech, Facebook and online censorship 2025-01-09T12:14:35Z https://addvertising.org/honest-government-ad-on-julian-assange. https://youtu.be/1efOs0BsE0g https://youtu.be/1efOs0BsE0g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1efOs0BsE0g/hqdefault.jpg 'Honest Government Ad' on Julian Assange "The British, Australian, Ecuadorian and US Governments have made an ad about Julian Assange’s arrest and it’s surprisingly honest and informative!" Not - this is a satire. (Contains very strong language) Australia-based The Juice Media lays into the above-mentioned governments over the 2019 London arrest of the Wikileaks founder, who is wanted by the US government on charges that he violated its Espionage Act of 1917 and carried out illegal computer hacking when Wikileaks published thousands of classified Pentagon files on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in 2010. Hundreds of Assange supporters, including fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis, rallied in 2019 ahead of his extradition hearing. The COVID-19 coronavirus situation delayed proceedings in 2020; Assange was held at Belmarsh high security prison throughout, prompting concern over his psychological and physical deterioration. He appeared in person at London's Old Bailey for the resumption of the extradition hearing in September 2020. Dame Vivienne Westwood was again among the protesters who gathered, telling reporters: "I'm an activist, I am very frightened, I've lost days and years of sleep worrying about Julian Assange." What do you think of The Juice Media's satire? Do we consume too much 'news' without questioning it? Does this kind of fierce satire make you sit up and take notice of a possibly different point of view, or do you dismiss it as unreliable misinformation? The Juice Media, media satire, political viewpoints, mainstream media, Julian Assange 2020 hearing, John Shipton, Vivienne Westwood 2020-09-14T08:17:42Z https://addvertising.org/everyone-counts-usa-kicks-off-2020-census. https://youtu.be/wLFjPTogMIs https://youtu.be/wLFjPTogMIs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wLFjPTogMIs/hqdefault.jpg 'Everyone Counts': USA kicks off 2020 Census Anyone who's done any digging into their ancestry for interest or bureaucratic purposes will appreciate the value of national census records. The USA is kicking off its 2020 Census with awareness campaigns like this one, called 'Everyone Counts', to encourage everyone to participate, regardless of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status at a time when tension around immigration is palpable. Do you like the approach? U.S. Census 2020, Everyone Counts, immigration, American census, VMLY&R, Team Y&R 2020-03-15T15:15:57Z https://addvertising.org/sometimes-naked-is-better. https://youtu.be/7OmmrrsCNJw https://youtu.be/7OmmrrsCNJw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7OmmrrsCNJw/hqdefault.jpg Sometimes naked is better Venus de Milo comes to life to illustrate the virtues of healthy snacking for a busy working woman. A bit tasteless, or just hilarious? beWonderful agency, Wonderful Pistachios, Venus de Milo on the go ad, healthy snacking, eating on the go 2018-06-04T07:28:04Z https://addvertising.org/is-it-okay-for-men-to-cry. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yXQg694XNhI https://www.youtube.com/embed/yXQg694XNhI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yXQg694XNhI/hqdefault.jpg Is it okay for men to cry? Men's grooming products firm Lynx raises this question, which many would think is not even an issue in 2017 but clearly still is, with their Men in Progress initiative. Are men still discriminated against when it comes to tears, or afraid of showing emotions? What do you think? TMW Unlimited agency, Lynx men's grooming products, gender stereotyping, boys don't cry, are you a man who cries 2023-09-28T02:55:50Z https://addvertising.org/british-gin-serves-up-wimbledon-winner. https://youtu.be/RhtoFxuss4E https://youtu.be/RhtoFxuss4E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RhtoFxuss4E/hqdefault.jpg British gin serves up Wimbledon winner Here's one to cheer some of the tennis fans who were disappointed to learn that Rafa Nadal would not take part in the Wimbledon championship on its return in 2021. The much loved grass court event in London was, like many events, cancelled in 2020 because of restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. The 2021 edition sees Wimbledon partnering with a gin brand, London-born and bred Sipsmith, for the first time. The founders of the company, who dub themselves The Three Musketeers, set out to craft an uncompromising London Dry Gin, the way it used to be made, the way it should be made, in small batches. "We are honoured to join forces with our neighbour and institution with a shared pursuit for greatness as Wimbledon’s first official gin partner," said Sipsmith. "Our shared commitment to quality and attention to detail make this the perfect partnership and we look forward to serving some perfectly mixed doubles together." What do you think of the ad, featuring the Sipsmith Swan and a quirky turning of the usual partnership phrasing? If you're liking the Swan but wondering how he came into the picture, Sipsmith explains: "Unflappable, uncompromising, swans really are the bird to be on the pond. It’s the furious work under the water’s surface that goes into making the swan seem so graceful, just like the hours of craft that go into every drop of our London Dry Gin." Looking forward evern more to Wimbledon, or still mourning Rafa's absence? Sipsmith Swan, Sipsmith Wimbledon, sports partnerships, tennis sponsors, tennis Grand Slams, Wimbledon 2021, Ogilvy 2021-06-28T13:42:02Z https://addvertising.org/santander-s-bank-of-antandec-take-on-origami-bills-expert. https://youtu.be/NFmdgNLzw5A https://youtu.be/NFmdgNLzw5A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NFmdgNLzw5A/hqdefault.jpg Santander's 'Bank of Antandec' take on Origami bills expert Spanish banking group Santander continues its UK Bank of Antandec - a riff on the name of popular comedy duo Ant and Dec - with this 1'30" spot showing the hapless twosome coming up with crackpot banking solutions. See how their ideas play out and what the real Santander is offering its customers in the way of useful options. This episode sees Bank of Antandec hiring an Origami Master to fold monthly bills into works of art. A Santander spokesperson says: “Seasoned banking CEOs Ant and Dec are back on our screens, this time attempting to make customers feel better about household bills – by turning them into origami works of art. But while they pursue pieces of folded paper, we’re already helping customers feel better about their bills by giving cashback each and every month with our 123 current accounts." What do you make of the ad? Does it make an effective point about what the bank offers; not really your style; anything Ant and Dec do is fun? Santander 123 account Origami bills, Ant and Dec commercials, Bank of Antandec ads, UK banking, funny ads, Engine Creative, 2021-09-14T11:47:23Z https://addvertising.org/pepsi-reminds-us-of-the-fun-side-of-office-life. https://youtu.be/_LMySyD0WGc https://youtu.be/_LMySyD0WGc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_LMySyD0WGc/hqdefault.jpg Pepsi reminds us of the fun side of office life A sip of the flat past or a glimpse of a fizzier future? This one for Pepsi's Wild Cherry soda could go either way - watch and let us know what you think! During the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, Pepsi sold fewer beverages as the shuttering of bars and restaurants did away with major trade outlets; however, the PepsiCo multinational posted 'better than expected' Q2 2020 results thanks to the fact that sales of its staple food brand Quaker Oats and snacks line Cheetos saw an uptick in sales. What do you think of the 'dancing colleague' commercial? Reminder of the joys of throwing down a tasty fizzy drink to perk up office tasks, or of how deadening an office environment can be? Maybe it inspires you on how to get colleagues joining in, and brighten life up as things return to a 'new normal'. Pepsi, PepsiCo, soda drinks, office humour, funny ads, LMFAO Sexy and I Know It, Direct Focus Inc production 2020-09-22T05:35:42Z https://addvertising.org/humanoid-robots-electric-atlas-more-limber-than-ever. https://youtu.be/29ECwExc-_M https://youtu.be/29ECwExc-_M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/29ECwExc-_M/hqdefault.jpg Humanoid robots: electric Atlas more limber than ever.... Depending on your mood when you see this, it could make you feel awed, excited, fearful or just plain inadequate. It came up on my screen alongside a yoga video - you'll understand why I included the word inadequate if you watch this 40-second demo of the latest iteration of humanoid robot Atlas.... To be fair, the yoga vid would probably have had a similar effect, but at least it wouldn't involve a 360-degree swivelling head. Yes, people, that's how limber Atlas is. Creator Boston Dynamics says: "We are unveiling the next generation of humanoid robots—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. The new Atlas builds on decades of research and furthers our commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots solving the toughest challenges in industry today: with Spot, with Stretch, and now with Atlas. Stay tuned to see what the world’s most dynamic humanoid robot can really do—in the lab, in the factory, and in our lives". All New Atlas Boston Dynamics 2024, humanoid robots, robotics, electric robots, Hyundai robots, Atlas robot 2024 2024-04-18T08:35:26Z https://addvertising.org/dior-and-natalie-portman-make-perfect-lipstick-look-sexy-but-do-able. https://www.youtube.com/embed/e1h_P_x1S7Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/e1h_P_x1S7Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e1h_P_x1S7Q/hqdefault.jpg Dior and Natalie Portman make perfect lipstick look sexy but do-able Rouge Dior, Christian Dior lipstick, best red lipsticks, easy glamour 2021-07-29T18:46:10Z https://addvertising.org/we-only-get-what-we-give. https://youtu.be/tvXBbsRU83Q https://youtu.be/tvXBbsRU83Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tvXBbsRU83Q/hqdefault.jpg "We only get what we give" A good sentiment for the giving season? This Christmas 2018 ad for UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's is worth watching just for the kids' costumes. Directed by Michael Gracey, the director of 'The Greatest Showman', it features a huge cast of 59 kids aged 6-11, all dressed as a variety of Christmas staples. The children Sainsburys Christmas 2018, Christmas ads, The Big Night, Wieden + Kennedy, Michael Gracey, W+K 2018-11-21T06:59:45Z https://addvertising.org/fly-or-not-with-virgin-media. https://youtu.be/mtFMETaxzs4 https://youtu.be/mtFMETaxzs4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mtFMETaxzs4/hqdefault.jpg Fly! - or not - with Virgin Media British telephone, television and internet services company Virgin Media - part of the Sir Richard Branson group - lays on the dark humour in this pacey ad. What do you think? A shade too dark, or a stonking good continuation of the Virgin brand's mischief-making approach to business? Virgin Media, broadband services UK, funny ads, adam&eveDDB 2019-06-14T11:18:09Z https://addvertising.org/de-stressing-shopping. https://www.youtube.com/embed/btn_fpAI5yE https://www.youtube.com/embed/btn_fpAI5yE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/btn_fpAI5yE/hqdefault.jpg De-stressing shopping Nice calm ad from Waitrose that takes the frenzy out of shopping and eating - how relaxing! Good not to feel 'targeted'; I'm sure the hens feel the same. Waitrose, supermarkets, free-range eggs, food shopping, animal welfare 2021-07-31T19:42:39Z https://addvertising.org/actor-j-k-simmons-makes-a-mysterious-midnight-delivery. https://youtu.be/dxIwL_lwB5g https://youtu.be/dxIwL_lwB5g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dxIwL_lwB5g/hqdefault.jpg Actor J.K. Simmons makes a mysterious midnight delivery Find out what it is in this enigmatic 1'14" spot, filmed by Ryan Hope, and let us know what you think! Does it capture something for you? J K Simmons, Pom Klementieff, Prada Cahier handbag, filmmaker Ryan Hope, Midnight Delivery 2024-08-28T11:19:23Z https://addvertising.org/giant-food-waste-stars-in-christmas-fantasy-film. https://youtu.be/xxhK0OudN58 https://youtu.be/xxhK0OudN58 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xxhK0OudN58/hqdefault.jpg Giant food waste stars in Christmas fantasy film ... in this one-minute campaign blending the fun, fantasy and fearsome aspects of a holiday period when people all over the world go consumer-crazy and become more than usually wasteful, particularly when it comes to food. IKEA Russia poses the question, "What if nature returns everything we throw away during the Holidays?". This spectacular film reminds us to think before we throw away. Obviously it's better to think before over-buying and/or over-consuming, but hey, this is a good nudge, right? In the UK alone, an estimated seven million tonnes of food are wasted annually, with 270,000 tonnes of Christmas fare tossed in the bin while still edible. IKEA Russia, Christmas 2020 ads, wasteful consumerism, waste free holidays, Christmas New Year waste reduction, Instinct BBDO, Alfa Film 2020-12-16T08:38:30Z https://addvertising.org/emma-thompson-tells-a-chilling-children-s-tale. https://youtu.be/uvzhvSlz5bg https://youtu.be/uvzhvSlz5bg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uvzhvSlz5bg/hqdefault.jpg Emma Thompson tells a chilling children's tale Palm oil is present in a surprising number of everyday products, but its production is wreaking havoc through deforestation. British actress Emma Thompson, an ambassador for the environmental organisation Greenpeace, and star of movies including 'Nanny McPhee', 'Harry Potter', 'Beauty and the Beast' and the upcoming 'The Voyage of Doctor Doolittle', brings her narrative talents to this apparently playful children's tale in rhyme. The tone turns as the story unfolds. Fairy-tales are traditionally stories of suffering with a happy ending - let's hope it's not just the children whose future is at stake who are listening, but everyone who can help change this narrative. One person who has already done so is Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland supermarkets, who hit the headlines earlier this year by announcing that the chain had banned the use of all palm oil in the products on its shelves. https://addvertising.org/iceland-uses-borneo-to-illustrate-decision-to-ban-palm-oil Palm oil deforestation, orang-utans declining populations, rainforest, environment, Greenpeace, Mother agency, Emma Thompson 2018-08-13T09:25:48Z https://addvertising.org/valentino-you-don-t-like-it-we-don-t-care. https://youtu.be/PBSya2DtEuw https://youtu.be/PBSya2DtEuw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PBSya2DtEuw/hqdefault.jpg Valentino: "You don't like it, we don't care" Feisty one-minute spot from fashion house Valentino giving us glimpses into the beauties of back-street Rome as a backdrop to the edgy retro look coming our way in 2019. What do you think of the in-your-face attitude the ad adopts? Off-putting or just cool? Or who cares, it's about the clothes! Valentino 2019, #BornInRoma, #ValentinoResort19, Juergen Teller, fashion photography, Rome, women's couture 2018-10-17T05:17:13Z https://addvertising.org/icelandic-team-gets-its-kit-off. https://youtu.be/BmxL0qBNsfc https://youtu.be/BmxL0qBNsfc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BmxL0qBNsfc/hqdefault.jpg Icelandic team gets its kit off.... ....the washing line and for the World Cup 2018 in Russia. With a population of just 340,000, Iceland is the smallest nation ever to qualify for the football world cup. The squad unveiled its team kit in this ad - perhaps as a chilling reminder to everyone else of just how darn tough you have to be to slip on this stripe. World Cup Russia 2018, Iceland football team kit ad, football ads, Icelandic football 2018-09-19T18:36:27Z https://addvertising.org/beagle-unleashes-tough-love-on-young-family. https://vimeo.com/306366641 https://vimeo.com/306366641 Beagle unleashes tough love on young family Stern stares come into play as this ad for Beagle Street insurance company unfolds. View it and let us know what you think! Don't be put off by the rain - the sun does come out.... Beagle Street insurance, family insurance, life insurance, Above+Beyond 2018-12-27T22:15:04Z https://addvertising.org/russia-2018-bwin-bling-and-the-hand-of-god. https://youtu.be/D4Qe2C1orZg https://youtu.be/D4Qe2C1orZg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D4Qe2C1orZg/hqdefault.jpg Russia 2018: bwin, bling and 'the hand of god'... It's not just footie fans or those keen to place their sporting bets who'll enjoy this 2'30" fast-paced, action-movie spoof for online betting brand bwin. With the World Cup 2018 less than a month away, there's something for everyone in this multi-lingual mystery mash-up: legends, beauty, talent, intrigue - oh, and even a cameo by Diego 'Mano de Dios' Maradona himself. BBH Sport, Blink production, Russia World Cup 2018, Effenberg, Del Bosque, Gafu, Maradona, football legends, online gambling, bwin 2018-06-04T09:49:02Z https://addvertising.org/comic-relief-the-purpose-of-it-all. https://youtu.be/-B3NHf5tPBQ https://youtu.be/-B3NHf5tPBQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-B3NHf5tPBQ/hqdefault.jpg Comic Relief - The purpose of it all A short piece that invokes why Comic Relief's Red Nose Day still means something in these difficult times. Comic Relief, Red Nose Day, Wonderhood Studios, Peter Mullan 2019-03-15T12:55:20Z https://addvertising.org/gray-sorrenti-captures-new-delhi-youth-culture. https://youtu.be/ghsm-YnJ5Bs https://youtu.be/ghsm-YnJ5Bs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ghsm-YnJ5Bs/hqdefault.jpg Gray Sorrenti captures New Delhi youth culture LOEWE and up-and-coming photographer Gray Sorrenti capture vibrant slices of New Delhi life in this latest iteration of the Spanish luxury fashion house's 'Paula's Ibiza' collection - created around young carefree glamour associated with party-island Ibiza. "The protagonists are captured at private parties in Dilliwalen havelis, riding scooters and tuk-tuks along rarely seen corners of the capital’s streets, BMXing on rooftops, and amongst members of its B-Boy subculture, creating a feeling of bonding that is not imagined, but real,” says creative director Jonathan Anderson. Gray Sorrenti, 20, the daughter of Mario and niece of Davide, is now making a name for herself as a photographer though not limiting herself to that in life. She's grateful to have the chance to travel and work with LOEWE, telling LOVE magazine that she always aims to integrate herself into the local culture and not just bring 'fashion' in: "I want to take a picture of a human being, in their space, feeling who they are. I want them to project their whole self on me so that I can absorb it and give them something that makes them happy. Honestly, I’m traveling around, I’m young, I’m taking pictures of my friends, I’m hanging out, we’re all chilling, we’re all together… it’s something that’s beautiful. I take pictures, we're dancing, we’re cooking. There’s so much more that comes with photography. It’s making art - everything is blossoming, blooming and exploding." Full article here: https://www.thelovemagazine.co.uk/article/we-would-have-been-partners-in-crime-gray-sorrenti-on-her-late-uncle-davide. Do you think the partnership is successful in getting that youthful exuberance across? Does it strike a good chord for bringing down fashion 'barriers'? On a practical note, LOEWE will be donating 40 euros for every product sold in the Paula’s Ibiza fashion collection to educational projects for children affected by COVID-19 between April and August 2020 in LOEWE stores and on loewe.com. LOEWE, Paula's Ibiza 2020, Gray Sorrenti. Jonathan Anderson, New Delhi youth, luxury fashion, fashion photography 2020-06-29T07:53:35Z https://addvertising.org/loewe-x-rsc-behind-the-scenes-peek-for-barbican-staging-of-my-neighbour-totoro. https://youtu.be/CO8345FusQE https://youtu.be/CO8345FusQE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CO8345FusQE/hqdefault.jpg LOEWE x RSC: Behind-the-scenes peek for Barbican staging of 'My Neighbour Totoro' Fashionista fans of Spanish luxury brand LOEWE might be interested to see this behind-the-scenes collaboration with Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) theatre company. LOEWE is sponsoring a new stage adaptation of the 1988 film 'My Neighbour Totoro', having first collaborated with its creators Studio Ghibli in 2021, with a capsule collection based on the animated feature film. The RSC is bringing a stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's film, written by playwright Tom Morton-Smith. to the stage at London's Barbican in autumn 2022. "This enchanting coming-of-age story explores the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Meim" says the RSC. In this campaign, it encourages us discover the stories behind the costumes, and the meticulous dyeing processes used to finesse each character’s look. Do you like this kind of 'informative' advertising, which speaks to theatre, fashion, costume and animation aficionados alike? LOEWE x RSC, Royal Shakespeare Company, My Neighbour Totoro, theatre costume, RSC autumn 2022, animated feature film, animation, screen to stage adaptations 2022-09-28T10:53:47Z https://addvertising.org/fashion-sustainability-kourtney-kardashian-aims-to-make-a-difference-with-boohoo. https://youtu.be/iagYicEvcfU https://youtu.be/iagYicEvcfU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iagYicEvcfU/hqdefault.jpg Fashion sustainability: Kourtney Kardashian aims to "make a difference" with boohoo US socialite and media personality Kourtney Kardashian steps into the sustainability arena with this new partnership with British fast fashion company boohoo. The Manchester-based firm saw its share price plunge more than 80% over the past five years, despite its initial bucking of the Covid lockdown trend when its savvy switch to at-home wear and a 'Keep going, we're in this together' approach led to record-breaking sales. Its ability to dominate both 'What's Hot?' and 'What's Not?' rankings simultaneously is not limited to the latest reports: boohoo appeals to its 16-28 demographic by setting £5-£100 trendy garments alongside multimillion-dollar Insta-perfect lifestyles with the greatest of ease. As boohoo itself says: 'Our philosophy is pretty simple: we don’t take fashion or life too seriously and we’ve been pushing boundaries since 2006 to bring our customers all the latest looks for less'. Still recovering from allegations of poor labour and supply chain conditions, the company now invites us to "take a journey of discovery with Kourtney Kardashian Barker as she designs her first boohoo collection and learns about sustainability in the fashion industry. What does sustainability in fashion mean? In the series we get exclusive access as Kourtney discovers some of the key challenges facing the industry alongside experts to educate and inspire positive change." Said to be worth around $65 million, Kourtney is not the wealthiest of the celebrity 'K' sisters - her sister Kim is currently estimated to be worth a cool billion - but with nearly 200 million followers on Instagram and growing influence largely thanks to the variety of content she posts/promotes, she can only be a formidable force for team boohoo. Are we about to see a turnaround in the fast fashion world as the partnership does what it says it aims to and raises awareness and real change in young fashion habits? Or is it just another greenwash? Let us know your thoughts on this informative ad campaign, with glimpses of Kourntey's specially created boohoo collection for the cause. boohoo Kourtney Kardashian, fast fashion, fashion sustainability, Kourtney Kardashian sustainability, boohoo values 2022-09-26T12:33:53Z https://addvertising.org/tmi-tampax. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJneJUD65e4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJneJUD65e4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PJneJUD65e4/hqdefault.jpg TMI Tampax A video showing how to use Tampax's new Pearl product - useful or over-complicated? feminine hygiene, tampons, period, female, menstruation 2021-07-30T18:28:04Z https://addvertising.org/old-school-stds-sex-education-for-seniors. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZ6p-YzGkfE https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZ6p-YzGkfE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AZ6p-YzGkfE/hqdefault.jpg Old School: STDs, sex education for seniors While love may know no age, neither do sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), is the message behind this 15-minute educational for seniors. Tongue-in-cheek style but crammed with useful information and some scary stats about STDs in the over-65 age group: syphilis up by 50%, HIV infections by 40% and chlamydia by 30% over the last 10 years. It's been produced by the porn platform Pornhub, with porn star Nina Hartley as presenter. Officer & Gentleman agency Madrid, Nina Hartley, adults-only movies, Pornhub, STDs and sex education for seniors 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/skyn-hypnotises-married-couple-for-first-time-meeting-experience. https://youtu.be/Y7RPqQcS2NE https://youtu.be/Y7RPqQcS2NE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y7RPqQcS2NE/hqdefault.jpg SKYN hypnotises married couple for first-time meeting experience An interesting experiment out of Japan for condom company SKYN. The brand has built a strong reputation via its use of polyisoprene synthetic rubber, which reportedly feels more natural and skinlike than the normally used natural latex. What do you think of this campaign, which employs hypnosis to introduce a couple who've been married for ten years to each other as though for the first time? They were hypnotised to meet and get to know a stranger. SKYN Meeting Again For The First Time, SKYN condom ad, hypnosis, long-term relationships, hypnosis in ad campaign, UltraSuperNew Tokyo 2022-08-03T11:40:46Z https://addvertising.org/count-binface-lays-out-his-manifesto-for-london-mayor-ballot. https://youtu.be/vFkGtsVogys https://youtu.be/vFkGtsVogys https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vFkGtsVogys/hqdefault.jpg Count Binface lays out his manifesto for London Mayor ballot Once again it falls to comedians to raise the standard for political protest through the medium of satire - still mercifully a step ahead of artificial intelligence (AI). London is holding mayoral elections in a few days' time, and Count Binface packs a lot wallop into this 1'16" revelation of his manifesto as a candidate. As well as hitting headlines in the mainstream media with a format that's familiar to the British sense of humour, Binface's ideas are garnering plenty of plaudits from the punters: "the simple act of recognising and acknowledging that he is a joke candidate, elevates Count Binface above those who also are a joke but think they are god's gift to us"; " Binface at this point is the only credible candidate up for election"; and "Can we clone you and have you run for every seat?". Count Binface is the creation of British comedian Jonathan David Harvey. He was a candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip in the 2019 United Kingdom general election against former prime minister Boris Johnson and also stood in the 2021 London mayoral election. The character presents as an independent space warrior in a black and grey costume, with a long silver cape and a helmet shaped somewhat like a dustbin with a glowing strip where his eyes would be. Binface claimed to be 5,965 years old in 2019. What do you say? It's a travesty to point out absurdities in the serious business of politics, or seriously, we need to bring back common-sense fun? Count Binface, London Mayor elections 2024, UK politics, political satire 2024-08-28T11:12:12Z https://addvertising.org/timothee-chalamet-steps-into-an-awkward-financial-spot. https://youtu.be/m_AO-rGmnnA https://youtu.be/m_AO-rGmnnA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m_AO-rGmnnA/hqdefault.jpg Timothée Chalamet steps into an awkward financial spot All in the good cause of advertising, that is. American-French actor Timothée Chalamet ('Dune') finds himself stymied by a grocer's outdated payment methods when he tries to buy some outlandish vegetables, and unwittingly bridging the gap in a disagreement between the store-keeper and his teenage son - played by 17-year-old ‘Didi’ star Izaac Wang.. The company behind the campaign is Cash App, set up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, and now only available in the US after its foray into the UK market closed down at the end of 2024. The peer-to-peer (P2P) payments app - similar in some ways to PayPal - can be used without being linked to a bank account. “Financial literacy across all age groups is important, and this spot seeks to emphasise that,” says the 29-year-old actor. No arguing with that, as fintech grows apace and not everyone is on board with the disappearance of good old cash. Chalamet was heavily involved in the process of scripting and directing the commercial, says Cash App, so as to get its message over to his millions of predominantly Gen Z and millennials followers even as they aim to spread the word to the teens and families represented in this spot. “We wanted to hit home on the awkwardness and shame that often results from talking about money and highlight the difficulties of changing old habits," says Cash App. "We’re hoping to spark conversations between generations about money, including families like the one featured in this commercial spot, leading to knowledge-sharing and making positive financial decisions". Timothée Chalamet Cash App, Cash App 'Heirloom', fintech apps, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments apps, financial literacy, director Aidan Zamiri, Object & Animal production 2025-07-16T17:10:36Z https://addvertising.org/pedigree-fosterverse-tackles-issue-of-unwanted-pets. https://youtu.be/u6FlSnTfP2g https://youtu.be/u6FlSnTfP2g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u6FlSnTfP2g/hqdefault.jpg PEDIGREE Fosterverse tackles issue of unwanted pets Unfortunately, homelessness for pets is a reality, with research indicating that only about half of dogs housed in shelters find a forever home. Petfood manufacturer PEDIGREE offers a new way to help with this campaign, which shows how people can foster a real-life rescue dog by participating in the Fosterverse virtual scheme. "As the first brand to bring adoptable dogs to the Metaverse, we are proud to be at the forefront of this new virtual reality, supporting our ambition to end pet homelessness," says the brand, which points to a long history of supporting animal shelters and promoting dog adoption. Fostering helps raise levels of adoption, and the Fosterverse aims to raise awareness as well as donations and forever home take-up with the programme. What do you think? Interesting new tool for a good cause, making it easy to help out? Or just too gimmicky and 'metaverse' for your taste? PEDIGREE Fosterverse, animal rescue, fostering a dog, rescue dogs, animal shelters, virtual reality, metaverse awareness-raising, animted ads, BBDO New York 2023-09-01T17:22:17Z https://addvertising.org/if-your-cat-doesn-t-love-dreamies-this-is-why. https://youtu.be/es7RAfmYuBw https://youtu.be/es7RAfmYuBw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/es7RAfmYuBw/hqdefault.jpg If your cat doesn't love Dreamies, this is why Those of us who are cat owners / lovers will be able to corroborate that the feline food nibbles known as Dreamies do indeed go down a treat. This campaign sets out with tongue firmly in cheek to discover what's wrong with the small percentage of cats who don't beg, steal, crawl, climb, beguile, plead or just plain yowl to get their paws on what must be extremely tasty morsels. MARS-owned cat treats brand, DREAMIES™, called on humans called Cat to get involved in its latest campaign to demonstrate that no real cat can resist the pull of DREAMIES™ cat treats. Across social, Cats were invited to attend the world’s first ‘Humans Called Cat’ convention under the pretence that they’d be celebrating people with their namesake. In reality, these Cats became DREAMIES™ research subjects. In a documentary style film, we see a series of assessments carried out on attendees and reactions from human participants documented. Go on, watch it. It's a two-minute treat. Dreamies, cat treats, MARS petcare, funny ads, cat lovers, adam&eveDDB 2024-04-12T17:13:34Z https://addvertising.org/hengbot-sirius-trainable-ai-dog. https://youtu.be/MifQ-ILbVNE https://youtu.be/MifQ-ILbVNE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MifQ-ILbVNE/hqdefault.jpg Hengbot Sirius: 'trainable' AI dog If you're a dog-lover / pet parent, the phrase 'better than a real dog' - applied to a canine-shaped piece of artificial intelligence (AI) powered machinery may strike horror into your heart. Meet Chinese start-up Hengbot's Sirius, currently raising funds on Kickstarter to scale up its 'trainable' robotic dog model. The name Sirius refers to the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (the Greater Dog), aka the Dog Star. Back here on Earth, perhaps we need to ask, what's the difference between trainable and programmable, and what lines are we crossing here? Many of us will remember the debate over home appliances that could be ordered about and shouted at with impunity initially being endowed with attractive female voices. Some of us will want our kids growing up with the sense of responsibility that having a pet can help engender, not to mention fostering an understanding of the natural ebbs and flows of life, and providing immense amounts of joy. Not that Sirius isn't playful, of course - in fact, it's capable of 'spontaneous' fun. Check that out in the ad. What do you think of the campaign and concept? Obviously lots of people are loving it, and there's real value for many circumstances. If you like the tech detail: Super Agile Robot in 1KG | 1000+ Motion Library | AI Multimodal Interaction | 5 TOPS AI Processor | Bionic Design | Creator-Friendly. However, the 'de-dogging' process does beg the question of what kind of friend we are to our best friend. At this point, there's only one thing we can be confident of as AI developments continue to suck up the planet's resources - despite having no kidneys, this doggie will likely consume a lot more water than a real one.... Hengbot Sirius 'trainable' AI dog, robotic dogs, artificial intelligence dog, Kickstarter OpenAI dog,OpenAI pets 2025-08-14T09:35:14Z https://addvertising.org/what-do-your-tyres-and-football-stars-have-in-common. https://youtu.be/UfLRB3E0DzI https://youtu.be/UfLRB3E0DzI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UfLRB3E0DzI/hqdefault.jpg What do your tyres and football stars have in common? Well, baldness could be the answer in this, er, slick campaign from Continental Tyres Australia. The German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company put together a Bald Stars team made up of past and present AFL legends Barry Hall, Nathan Jones, and Bachar Houli, and current players including Collingwood’s Steele Sidebottom and St Kilda’s Zak Jones and Paddy Ryder. The ad makes the road safety point that while baldness may represent the good kind of 'unstoppable' on the field, unstoppable is not good when it comes to tyres. Continental says that "1-in-3 Australians are driving on bald and unsafe tyres". According to the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) website, there were 1,195 road crash deaths in Australia in 2019; speeding and drunk driving top the list of causes, with vehicle defects at number six in that list. What do you think of this drive to build awareness around the issue? The ad deploys the traditional - some would say offensive - habit of calling a bald person 'Baldie' to striking effect? Tasteless? Best road safety campaign ever? Continental Tyres Bald Stars, road safety, bald tyres, funny ads, Australian bald football stars, TBWA\Melbourne 2022-04-05T07:53:13Z https://addvertising.org/tremors-vs-tremors-creates-music-to-provide-relief-for-people-with-parkinson-s. https://youtu.be/WDue0hDt0ag https://youtu.be/WDue0hDt0ag https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WDue0hDt0ag/hqdefault.jpg 'Tremors vs Tremors' creates music to provide relief for people with Parkinson's We all understand the power of music. What do you think of this informative five-minute footage, which charts the creation of tracks designed to help people with Parkinson's? Is it inspiring, do you want to learn more? More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s, a number expected to double over the next twenty years. The “Tremors vs. Tremors” project focuses on the individual nature of Parkinson’s and how it affects each person differently. There are over 40 symptoms to the condition, many of them hidden from view such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and apathy, that have a big impact on an individual’s day-to-day life and can make the condition harder to treat. Exploring the intersection of music, mood and movement, the project team measured the tremor of five people with Parkinson’s and composed unique songs with their tremor data embedded into the song’s core. The project was led by Neurologist Dr. Christian Lambert, a Principal Investigator at UCL who interviewed individuals affected by Parkinson’s and took recordings of their tremors. This was then sent to DaHouse, where the raw data of each participant’s tremor was transformed into a musical element and used to affect the instruments and melodies of the tracks. To ensure that each participant saw themselves in the song, the lyrics were based on their individual journey with Parkinson’s and the melody on their favourite music genre. The songs had a positive impact on the participants. The reactions were as individual as their condition. “I feel a physical change in my symptoms when I have an emotional reaction to things. And, there's nothing more emotional than music that's based on me”, said Kuhan, the participant whose song is called “The Greatest Day”. Clare, whose encouraging song “Starlight Keeper” is about acceptance said, "It made me consciously let go of my hands, instead of holding my hand to stop my tremor", and added, "I just want to share it with everybody. Listen to this. This is me, this is my tempo, this is my tremor." Tremors vs Tremors, University College London, Parkinson's relief, music and neurology, neurologist Dr. Christian Lambert, Lucas Mayer, DaHouse, Innocean Berlin 2024-08-28T11:13:30Z https://addvertising.org/the-undeclared-war-britain-under-cyber-threat-in-channel-4-drama. https://youtu.be/517ygEzuUps https://youtu.be/517ygEzuUps https://i.ytimg.com/vi/517ygEzuUps/hqdefault.jpg 'The Undeclared War': Britain under cyber threat in Channel 4 drama Britain's free-to-air public service TV station, Channel 4 - itself under threat of privatisation despite widespread opposition - is behind this promotion for its new cyber thriller, 'The Undeclared War'. Actors Adrian Lester and Simon Pegg make their alarming announcement in sombre tones. What do you think of the ad? Simon Pegg is known for his role as an amusing sidekick to Tom Cruise's character in the 'Mission Impossible' series of high-octane action films, which are heavy on national and international threats to humanity. Might this work against the doom-ridden tone of this warning? In our increasingly tech-driven world, cyber security has become a key issue from personal to universal systems. A cyber security threat is defined as "any possible malicious attack that seeks to unlawfully access data, disrupt digital operations or damage information". Actioning these threats could of course bring entire nations to their knees as depicted in various movies, from 1983's 'WarGames: The Dead Code' through 'The Matrix' (1999) to 'The Great Hack' in 2019. Are we so busy watching dramatic films and TV series that we're blind to the far-reaching implications of everyday tech usage? Or does this campaign strike you as of-the-moment and another potential awareness-raising classic? Channel 4 says: “Since Orson Welles first terrified the nation with his 'War of the Worlds' broadcast, the idea of feeling that the nation is at the centre of a drama has thrilled audiences. Channel 4’s new drama, 'The Undeclared War', is so relevant to our current global context that we wanted viewers to feel the jeopardy to our very way of life. We think this campaign really brings the reality of cyber war into people’s homes.” Perhaps you're thinking we've had enough doom and gloom and jeopardy pumped at us from screens recently and that it's high time to cash in on life's simpler, less technical and more tangible joys? Channel 4 'The Undeclared War', cyber threat UK series, cyber security movies and series, Simon Pegg, Adrian Lester, 4Creative agency 2022-12-10T22:08:46Z https://addvertising.org/live-to-love-balenciaga-conjures-strong-romance. https://youtu.be/uJFBbHUk_CY https://youtu.be/uJFBbHUk_CY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uJFBbHUk_CY/hqdefault.jpg Live to Love: Balenciaga conjures strong romance A gentle start that unfolds into captivating layers of connection, attraction and romance in its broadest as well as its most individual shapes. Spanish luxury fashion house sets its Fall 20 campaign amid concrete and iron landscapes that form an unusually stark backdrop for silent stories of emerging and enduring intimacy. Stolen glances, first meetings, lifelong passions come together clothed in the creations of a fashion house founded more than 100 years ago in northern Spain by couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga - once described by Christian Dior as "the master of us all". Nowadays Balenciaga belongs to the luxury group Kering. With a soundtrack by London's Tom Hodge, this ad was shot by German film director Maurus Vom Scheidt. What do you think of it? Balenciaga Fall 20, luxury fashion, haute couture, high-end streetwear, Maurus Vom Scheidt, Tom Hodge 2020-07-10T08:12:17Z https://addvertising.org/robert-de-niro-watches-the-dough-roll-in. https://youtu.be/AdMpVZ42RLk https://youtu.be/AdMpVZ42RLk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AdMpVZ42RLk/hqdefault.jpg Robert de Niro watches the dough roll in! From the same baker that brought us 'Pride and Breadjudice', spoofing costume drama - https://addvertising.org/pride-and-breadjudice-a-seedy-affair - comes a mob-style bagel wars drama starring none other than Hollywood heavyweight ('Raging Bull') Robert de Niro. An action-packed two minutes crammed with references to 'GoodFellas' and de Niro's other movies, with absurdity and wit blended in a US/UK caper. What do you think? Instant classic from Warburton's? Some are calling it de Niro's best work in 20 years.... Warburtons, GoodBagels, Robert de Niro, Hollywood actors in ads, funny ads, Another Film Company, Engine Group 2019-05-14T16:23:57Z https://addvertising.org/malaysian-children-take-waste-management-into-their-own-hands. https://youtu.be/SLEWqzreGpE https://youtu.be/SLEWqzreGpE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SLEWqzreGpE/hqdefault.jpg Malaysian children take waste management into their own hands What do you think of this campaign by Malaysian bank RHB, based on a true story? The bank has a reputation for using human interest stories in its campaigns, and this is no exception. A variation on the maxim 'be the change you want to see', it shines a critical spotlight on adult human activity and reminds us that children have not yet been so worn down by life that they've become apathetic over their surroundings and their own ability to make the world a better place. Some argue that though the tale is a heart-warming one that should galvanise better adult behaviour, it's also true that general over-consumption and the ubiquitous use of plastics are harder issues to resolve. Others are impressed by the Chinese New Year 2022 message and believe it could be the 'spark for change' which is the title of the campaign. Do you think efforts like this can spread awareness and achieve purposeful action, or is it just sentimental brand-wagoning by a financial institution? RHB Bank Malaysia, Teluk Intan, waste management, children and environment, financial services Asia, Chinese New Year 2022, better future, FCB Malaysia 2022-01-17T10:24:26Z https://addvertising.org/australian-campaign-uses-shock-tactics-for-motorcycle-safety. https://youtu.be/Jds4mKvPCzY https://youtu.be/Jds4mKvPCzY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jds4mKvPCzY/hqdefault.jpg Australian campaign uses shock tactics for motorcycle safety Short and not sweet - don't watch this one-minute campaign from Australia's Transport Accident Commission (TAC) if you're sensitive to traffic accident damage. The idea is for motorbikers to wise up to the fact that hopping on a bike with a helmet but no other protective clothing is not going to cut it if you have an accident - the road is going to cut you. Launched in Victoria, the campaign is backed by figures showing 2,500 motorcycle-related injury claims a year, and 43 fatalities in 2021. What do you think of the approach? A bit too graphic, or definitely necessary to make us all aware? Australian road safety, motorcycle safety, motorbikers Victoria, motorbike accidents, PSA road safety, Transport Accident Commission Australia, Clemenger BBDO 2022-02-14T09:30:20Z https://addvertising.org/explore-the-magical-world-of-the-freezer-the-fridge-and-the-cupboard. https://youtu.be/RR0MDqu7qG0 https://youtu.be/RR0MDqu7qG0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RR0MDqu7qG0/hqdefault.jpg Explore the magical world of the Freezer, the Fridge and the Cupboard Those of us who like to kick off the day with soaked oats or a bowl of porridge may feel a little smug watching these 'newbies' exploring the topping possibilities that lurk in most of our kitchens. But hey, it's inspiration for everyone from old favourite Quaker Oats, and makes the point that you can fancy up your morning nourishment with some unexpected add-ons. In case you're wondering why some people soak oats overnight, it's to break down the phytic acid in oats, making it easier for your body to absorb the valuable minerals like zinc and iron this modest superfood contains. Oats are also rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants, and contain high levels of fibre and protein. Quaker oats, Go Forridge, healthy breakfast, porridge, soaked oats, AMV BBDO 2020-01-13T08:25:28Z https://addvertising.org/are-you-and-your-cat-getting-too-alike. https://youtu.be/-0EtZWuJeWg https://youtu.be/-0EtZWuJeWg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-0EtZWuJeWg/hqdefault.jpg Are you and your cat getting too alike? Extra time with your cat is something every cat owner craves. Cats love to give affection, but only on their terms. With this delicious new treat, those special bonding moments last even longer…which could get out of hand. Check out how in this engaging 30-second spot from TEMPTATIONS™ Creamy Purrrr-ée, and let us know what you think of it with a comment or star rating below the video! Does it strike a chord with any of you? Er, us? TEMPTATIONS™ Creamy Purrrr-ée, cat commercials, funny ads, Benji Weinstein, Smuggler, adam&eveDDB 2021-03-12T10:51:32Z https://addvertising.org/are-you-being-good. https://youtu.be/4ri45ZhOI1U https://youtu.be/4ri45ZhOI1U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4ri45ZhOI1U/hqdefault.jpg Are you being Good? A lot of questions and answers neatly and creatively packaged by UK renewable energy supplier Good Energy in a mere 22 seconds. Are you a Good person? If not, does the ad make you think about becoming one? Good Energy, recycling, renewable energy, UK renewables, Creature agency, cheaper energy 2018-10-30T06:10:33Z https://addvertising.org/whatsapp-stresses-its-privacy-credentials. https://youtu.be/7cwr7ZakB_k https://youtu.be/7cwr7ZakB_k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7cwr7ZakB_k/hqdefault.jpg WhatsApp stresses its privacy credentials All aboard the good ship Privacy... again. This time it's WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app which tech titan Elon Musk said "exports your user data every night". Musk took plenty of flak for that, given the immense amounts of data flowing through his systems and platforms, and the virtual impossibility of offering privacy at all in today's world. As commented here before, no matter how vigorously or creatively companies stress their privacy settings, they are still themselves obliged to turn over user data if required to by governments. That said, what do you think of this campaign, in which WhatsApp aims to reassure its three billion users that #NotEvenWhatsApp can access private messaging because it only appears as blurred pixels and encrypted text? WhatsApp 'NotEvenWhatsApp', WhatsApp message privately, digital privacy, data privacy, BBDO 2025-05-25T09:37:30Z https://addvertising.org/britain-urges-better-overall-health-with-scan-swipe-swap-food-scanner. https://youtu.be/1VRKF54pE6Q https://youtu.be/1VRKF54pE6Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VRKF54pE6Q/hqdefault.jpg Britain urges better overall health with Scan, Swipe, Swap food scanner What do you make of this #BetterHealth app, introduced by Britain's National Health Service (NHS)? Does it get across a vital point in a relevant way for today's families? With overall health declining as a result of highly processed foods, and ready-made meals, toxic environments, and fewer full-time homemakers with less time to spend the day planning, shopping, preparing and serving healthy meals, entire nations - such as the USA and the UK - are now scoring high on the obesity and chronic disease scales. The new app, which scans the barcodes of foodstuffs in your cupboards or shopping basket, aims to make it fun and easy for people to improve their food choices by suggesting alternative purchases that will make a difference to their overall nutritional value. Many say it's about time, and this kind of initiative should have been part of the 'Warp Speed' response to the Covid-19 coronavirus, which principally affects the elderly and those with underlying health conditions or who are overweight. Others will be seeing the beginning of the end for the lucrative junk food market and the main manufacturers of highly processed- and often addictive - products. It can be argued that the Covid crisis, whose attendant restrictions have reportedly led to a widespread surge in depression, suicide and overdoses, has served as a wake-up call for better public health, and paves the way for more awareness of our food/lifestyle choices. Some see this kind of campaign as just another bit of unnecessary tech that we can do without, and that tech is adding to the toxic overload and lack of exercise our children and many of us suffer from. "With a speedy scan of your family's favourite foods, you can find healthier swaps for next time you shop," encourages the NHS. What are your thoughts - a step in the right direction and exactly the right way to engage digital natives, or just another shift away from nurturing Nature and the value of 'slow food'? NHS Scan Swipe Swap app, UK government Better Health app, food scanner, healthy eating, family food, M&C Saatchi 2022-03-14T11:32:16Z https://addvertising.org/how-dog-food-affects-this-dinner-date. https://youtu.be/vp0KBkum8Ug https://youtu.be/vp0KBkum8Ug https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vp0KBkum8Ug/hqdefault.jpg How dog food affects this dinner date Don't worry, it all turns out - well, just fine. With the crooning strains of the Sonny & Cher classic 'I Got You, Babe' in the background, this 30-second campaign from Freshpet will resonate with dog lovers especially. Reactions seem largely favourable, with some viewers pointing out that pet food is better prepared than many of the highly processed products sold for human consumption. Freshpet, founded in 2006 and now the No 1 pet food in grocery stores, says: “Our dogs aren’t our pets. They’re our partners. They share our activities, our homes, even our beds. But when it comes to their food, we don’t yet share our refrigerators? Our new campaign sets out to change this deeply ingrained behaviour.” What do you think? Not sure about you, but I don't know any pet parents who suffer from this 'deeply ingrained behaviour', and many of them just cook for their pets at the same time as for the rest of the household, but hey, there's clearly a need and it's a fun campaign, wouldn't you agree? Freshpet Dinner Date, pet food USA, healthy dog food, pet parents, dog lovers, pet care, Terri & Sandy 2023-04-26T07:56:16Z https://addvertising.org/why-not-celebrate-menopause-like-menstruation. https://youtu.be/jMlF7wACu6g https://youtu.be/jMlF7wACu6g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jMlF7wACu6g/hqdefault.jpg Why not celebrate menopause like menstruation? As we're gradually seeing much more openness around menstruation, here's an interesting exploration of how another taboo topic, menopause, could be treated. The five-minute footage introduces us to mothers and daughters who discuss their experience of beginning their periods, and how the encouragement and wisdom they received or gave could be translated into the menopause experience. Neither the older nor younger generations in this production by a Canada-based nutraceuticals company are familiar with World Menopause Day. The older women are encouraged to give themselves advice and comfort by speaking to their reflections. What do you think of the approach taken? Despite affecting all women - assuming sufficient longevity - menopause is traditionally identified as an illness, an ending, a negative condition which is rarely discussed openly. It is often cloaked in shame or awkwardness, and met with derision. Is this kind of educational campaign an important step towards normalising the conversation around a persistent taboo? Does it make you question your own experience of menopause, whatever your age or sex? Renu Bio Health menopause, nutraceuticals and menopause, mother daughter conversations, World Menopause Day 2021, phytogen, hormonal balance,menstruation and menopause, the female experience 2021-10-18T13:02:09Z https://addvertising.org/outhorse-your-email-not-a-typo. https://youtu.be/kbfD_lX1Tog https://youtu.be/kbfD_lX1Tog https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kbfD_lX1Tog/hqdefault.jpg 'OutHorse your email' - not a typo Rather, it's a quirky ad campaign from Inspired by Iceland, a public-private communication platform to promote the country of Iceland and Icelandic products. Check it out and see if it does the job of fixing Iceland as a desirable travel destination in your mind or if it just seems a bit weird. The memorable message to 'outhorse your email', riffing off the business use of 'outsource' is delivered against a series of stunning backdrops showing us the natural glories of this Nordic island nation. According to Wikipedia, the capital Reykjavik runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland OutHorse your email, tourism commercials, funny ads, Inspired by Iceland, SS+K 2022-05-20T08:56:08Z https://addvertising.org/ronaldo-demonstrates-his-self-massage-techniques. https://youtu.be/y7RM4OdOg7s https://youtu.be/y7RM4OdOg7s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y7RM4OdOg7s/hqdefault.jpg Ronaldo demonstrates his self-massage techniques Well, we'd heard about this one and here it is - mega football star Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrates the benefits of the vibrating hand-held Theragun, which delivers deep muscle massage. Some of us will have less muscle to massage than the captain of the Euro 2020 Portuguese team, and ice baths are certainly not for everyone. CR7, as the 36-year-old is also known, made headlines at the begining of the championship (held in 2021) when he pointedly removed a couple of Euro sponsor Coca Cola bottles from the table in front of him at a news conference and opted for water instead. Subsequently, Italy's Manuel Locatelli followed Ronaldo's lead over Coke, while practising Muslim Paul Pogba removed a (beermaker) Heineken bottle from the table. Then, Ukraine skipper Andriy Yarmolenko pranked the trend by moving around bottles from both Euro sponsors and joking: "Coke and Heineken, please get in touch." Ronaldo's original move went viral, prompting full-spectrum responses ranging from praise for the famously fit role model to calls for sports sponsors to think about their actions more carefully to concern that his 'statement' drew more attention to the official sponsors than they deserved/paid for. No such reaction is to be expected from the Theragun ad, but what do you make of it? Faintly disturbing, really effective, compelling and inspiring? Experienced in nurturing his own brand with the same extreme dedication that has gone into propelling him to the football stratosphere, Ronaldo has his own range of clothing and bodycare products called CR7 - his position/shirt number on the field is 7. He attributes the longevity of his top-level career to his use of the latest techniques and technologies, and has apparently been using the Theragun since 2017, becoming an Ambassador for the brand earlier this month. Cristiano Ronaldo Theragun ad, CR7 body care, Ronaldo commercials, Ronaldo ads, Therabody, handheld muscle massage, sports treatment 2021-07-06T12:45:27Z https://addvertising.org/abolish-paragraph-219a-addresses-persistent-taboo-of-abortion. https://youtu.be/U174Ei3DpgQ https://youtu.be/U174Ei3DpgQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U174Ei3DpgQ/hqdefault.jpg 'Abolish Paragraph 219a' addresses persistent taboo of abortion Highly charged emotionally, the issue of abortion is rarely reflected even in public health advertising. Abortion services are generally detached from broader issues like family planning, women’s health, or enforced sex work in the public perception, and are relegated to specialised environments when it comes to advertising - most of us would be hard put to it to remember a related ad. What do you think of this short footage? It's part of a broader drive to raise awareness of the fact that, under Germany's penal code, doctors can only state in their marketing materials that they perform pregnancy terminations - they are not allowed to give any information about the procedures even on their own websites. The woman in front of the camera in this ad is TV presenter Melissa Khalaj (The Voice Kids), making the point that it is an anomaly that an unqualified person like herself can provide information on abortion, but not the doctors who provide the services. German physician Kristina Hänel defends the right for doctors to provide, and women to have access to, such information: "I think it's important that everyone who has the opportunity informs and educates regarding abortions. Often, women who find themselves in this situation are in an emotionally fragile situation. For them, access to reliable information would make all the difference.” What do you think of the campaign? Essential calling-out of an anomaly? Unnecessary? A useful spotlight being shone on a persistently taboo topic? The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that between 2015 and 2019, 73.3 million abortions – safe and unsafe – were performed worldwide. Of those, almost 50% are estimated to be unsafe. Tens of thousands of women and girls die every year as a result of unsafe procedures, yet abortion remains a taboo topic. Although the #Abolish219a campaign is very specific, can this kind of awareness-raising in one of the world's most economically advanced nations help open up the conversation and save lives? Abolish 219a, Terre des Femmes, abortion taboo, pregnancy termination Germany, Streicht 219a, taboo topics, women's health, Kristina Hänel, Grey Germany 2024-08-28T11:18:17Z https://addvertising.org/finnish-brewery-sets-out-to-help-polar-bears. https://youtu.be/jAGNgYIMqUc https://youtu.be/jAGNgYIMqUc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jAGNgYIMqUc/hqdefault.jpg Finnish brewery sets out to help Polar bears Brrrrr, that is one cold beer this man's drinking.... But it's Everyman's Right! The Scandi brewery is on a mission to make the brewing industry more climate-friendly and sustainable by becoming the world's first carbon neutral craft beer. An amusing ad for a serious goal. Polar bears, climate change, Everyman's Right brewery, carbon neutral craft beer, sustainability, environment 2018-06-13T05:39:55Z https://addvertising.org/punks-rollerbladers-bodybuilders-and-surfers-that-s-right-it-s-a-gucci-ad. https://youtu.be/bXi_KF2YfL4 https://youtu.be/bXi_KF2YfL4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bXi_KF2YfL4/hqdefault.jpg Punks, rollerbladers, bodybuilders and surfers - that's right, it's a Gucci ad As always Gucci presents an other-worldly vision in this promotion of its pre-Fall 2019 collection. It might be hard to define what you think about it, but we defy you to watch it and not have any thoughts or feelings at all. The visuals, but British-born photographer Glen Luchford, are underpinned by the yearning strains of Jefferson Airplane's 'White Rabbit'. Gucci preFall 2019, luxury fashion, Glen Luchford, artistic ads, Jeffferson Airplane 2019-05-01T04:29:59Z https://addvertising.org/absolut-employees-get-naked-to-push-nothing-to-hide-vodka. https://www.youtube.com/embed/02e9klKUN0Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/02e9klKUN0Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/02e9klKUN0Y/hqdefault.jpg Absolut employees get naked to push 'nothing-to-hide' vodka Swedish vodka manufacturer Absolut puts out another eye-catching ad, this time with 24 of its real employees going in front of the camera to walk, talk and dance us through the processes of how the vodka is made. Body and spirit, indeed. BBH London, Absolut nothing to hide, vodka commercials, naked employees ad, vodka manufacturing 2024-08-28T11:18:35Z https://addvertising.org/bollywood-s-ayushmann-khurrana-breaks-the-loop-with-spotify-kitkat. https://youtu.be/JdD_HADxk_o https://youtu.be/JdD_HADxk_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JdD_HADxk_o/hqdefault.jpg Bollywood's Ayushmann Khurrana breaks the loop with Spotify, KitKat Is the tide turning against the trend of algorithms predicting and providing for our every move? Popular music/audio streaming service Spotify teams up here with a couple of other household favourites - Bollywood icon Ayushmann Khurrana, and the chocolate wafer snack KitKat, whose slogan is always about taking a break. In this pacey campaign, we see how Khurrana breaks out of the algorithm loop which keeps us all consuming the same old kind of content, by snapping open a KitKat. The campaign biscuit packs can be scanned to access personalised Spotify soundtracks which are created by analysing the snacker's listening behaviour and serving them some new types of music. If you think that sounds like algorithms by another name, what the heck - we can probably agree it's a fun ad and at least an acknowledgement of the need to maintain some healthy randomness in life. KITKAT Break The Loop with Spotify, Ayushmann Khurrana, Bollywood actors in ads, music streaming, Leo India 2025-08-23T11:16:53Z https://addvertising.org/eurostar-pedal-power-the-future-of-renewable-energy. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/859/medium/Eurostar_pedal_power.jpg?1544190529 Eurostar pedal power - the future of renewable energy? 2018-12-07T11:48:49Z https://addvertising.org/stella-mccartney-here-and-only-here-are-we-home. https://youtu.be/zbJD51k_-Ac https://youtu.be/zbJD51k_-Ac https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zbJD51k_-Ac/hqdefault.jpg Stella McCartney: "Here and only here are we home" English primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall declaims words by author Jonathan Safran Foer in the Winter 2019 campaign for British fashion designer Stella McCartney, who has built a reputation for speaking out against the notoriously wasteful aspects of the fashion industry. Focussing as very often on an environmental message, McCartney uses this spot to feature a cast of change agents, including Extinction Rebellion, and US actress/model Amber Valetta. The call for positive planetary change was filmed in Wales. The Stella McCartney house has recently joined international luxury group Kering, which purports to promote sustainable fashion. How do you feel about this approach? Do you believe fashion is inherently wasteful and damaging to the planet and we should treat fashion ads like smoking commercials, or do you see the value of top fashion designers creating an awareness of the issues and urging us to make our purchasing choices based more on brand purpose than just the clothes? Stella McCartney Winter 2019, fashion, environment, Jane Goodall, Amber Valletta, Jonathan Safran Foer 2019-09-24T10:57:54Z https://addvertising.org/sport-for-all-as-lucozade-refreshes-the-ball-park. https://youtu.be/fkI11j2UNZM https://youtu.be/fkI11j2UNZM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fkI11j2UNZM/hqdefault.jpg Sport for all as Lucozade refreshes the ball park We're all familiar with the idea of new year resolutions - most of which get broken by the end of January - so this one strikes an immediately familiar chord. Sports drink Lucozade Sport turns the old saying 'still as a statue' on its head with this cheeky little number aimed at getting everyone involved in movement whatever their performance level. “Many people will be setting themselves new fitness targets for 2023," said the brand. "Whether that’s just starting out on their journey or pushing themselves to the next level, we wanted to create an uplifting advert that helps energise people to unlock their potential.” Have they succeeded? While some of us are gym-hungry all year round, others just couldn't care less about being stuck indoors exercising, which makes it appropriately refreshing to see the action brought into a different ball park, so to speak.... Lucozade Sport Statue, sports drinks, UK sport, exercise, public health UK, adam&eveDDB 2023-01-11T14:10:36Z https://addvertising.org/cdk-x-gotye-somebody-that-i-used-to-know-choreography. https://youtu.be/REPPgPcw4hk https://youtu.be/REPPgPcw4hk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/REPPgPcw4hk/hqdefault.jpg CDK x Gotye 'Somebody That I Used To Know' choreography CDK Company is an international company located in the Netherlands whose main focus is to provide high quality training within a collective. Wouter André "Wally" De Backer, known professionally as Gotye, is a Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. And the combination is this piece, which is garnering huge plaudits not just for the creative concept, choreography and dancing, but also for the videography, costumes and editing. Which is not so surprising since CDK bills itself as a group of individual creatives who got together to create a business out of performances, visuals and music videos, all produced and performed by the collective. What are your thoughts on this piece? Gotye's single 'Somebody That I Used To Know' was a huge hit, becoming the top-selling song of 2012. CDK Company, Gotye, 'Somebody That I Used To Know' dance, Sergio Reis, dance in Netherlands, choreography 2024-08-28T11:07:28Z https://addvertising.org/clear-cut-argument-for-smartphone-camera. https://youtu.be/GW4ISH7vAkU https://youtu.be/GW4ISH7vAkU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GW4ISH7vAkU/hqdefault.jpg Clear-cut argument for smartphone camera Why? Because we wanna...! Fun one-minute spot from Apple promoting its iPhone 7 in action at the barber's. Does it inspire you to make better use of your portrait shots? Or to get a cool new look via your hair? Or just swing by the barber's sometime today? Apple Barbers, funny ads, Furlined agency, smartphone cameras, Blink, iPhone 7 commercials 2018-09-21T08:43:42Z https://addvertising.org/what-would-you-unlock-if-you-had-the-power. https://youtu.be/-pF5bV6bFOU https://youtu.be/-pF5bV6bFOU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-pF5bV6bFOU/hqdefault.jpg What would you unlock if you had the power? And, more importantly, what would you leave locked...? It's actually an ad for Face ID function on the Apple iPhone X - the camera scans a face in three dimensions, allowing the facial recognition software to identify users and unlock their phones. But, it's also an action-packed mini-movie with the protagonist, a high-school student, realising the powers her smartphone brings her. Just good fun, or does it disturb you to watch the metaphor of one person being able to unlock other people's supposedly safe lockers? Privacy, trust and freedom collide in a puff of coloured smoke. Apple iPhone X Unlock, Pete Cannon Bang Bang, Face ID, facial ID, Dougal Wilson, 2019-03-04T23:23:48Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-homage-to-kubrick-for-exquisite-fall-2022. https://youtu.be/pk1oThKRxdo https://youtu.be/pk1oThKRxdo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pk1oThKRxdo/hqdefault.jpg Gucci homage to Kubrick for Exquisite Fall 2022 Check it out, fashion and film aficionados! Italian luxury brand Gucci attracts almost as much attention with its visually stunning ads as with its wearable creations. The #ExquisiteGucci Fall 22 collection draws inspiration from a series of iconic films by the late, celebrated sculptor of genres US film director Stanley Kubrick ('A Clockwork Orange', 'A Space Odyssey', 'Eyes Wide Shut'). Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele says: “I’ve always been charmed by cinema. For its power to tell stories that can probe human adventure and its drift..... I’ve always imagined my collections as films able to convey a cinematography of the present: a score of stories, eclectic and dissonant, that can sacralize the human and its metamorphic ability.” Does the new campaign fulfil the Exquisite Gucci promise? Gucci Fall 2022, Exquisite Gucci, Stanley Kubrick homage in ads, Alessandro Michele, luxury fashion ad campaigns, fashion film 2022-12-03T02:05:20Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-says-covid-19-is-its-biggest-challenge-really. https://youtu.be/mwSLYX21HGI https://youtu.be/mwSLYX21HGI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mwSLYX21HGI/hqdefault.jpg Amazon says COVID-19 is its biggest challenge. Really? Online ecommerce and tech giant Amazon has been enjoying a huge surge in business during lockdown measures against the COVID-19 coronavirus as people turned more than ever to online shopping, not just for treats but for essential deliveries. It hasn't come without some scrutiny and pushback. France took the US multinational to court for not providing sufficient safety measures for its staff, forcing Amazon to shutter its warehouses in the nation while declaring: “Our warehouses in France and everywhere in the world are safe.” While it increased its spend on staff by $700 million, it simultaneously cut workers' access to unlimited unpaid leave, prompting fears that employees would be obliged to go back to work for financial reasons, despite safety concerns and/or vulnerability. Along with Facebook, Google and Apple, Amazon makes up the 'Big Four' of world tech companies. In this piece - https://theintercept.com/2020/05/08/andrew-cuomo-eric-schmidt-coronavirus-tech-shock-doctrine/ - Canadian author Naomi Klein poses difficult questions around the Big Four and our emergence from COVID-19: "If we are indeed seeing how critical digital connectivity is in times of crisis, should these networks, and our data, really be in the hands of private players like Google, Amazon, and Apple? If public funds are paying for so much of it, should the public also own and control it? If the internet is essential for so much in our lives, as it clearly is, should it be treated as a nonprofit public utility?" What do you think of the Amazon ad? Reassuring and down-to-earth, or an insult to public intelligence and its workers? Amazon, COVID-19 coronavirus, Naomi Klein, future of tech, private technology public life 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/best-loo-paper-down-under. https://youtu.be/Y4agBTPiciM https://youtu.be/Y4agBTPiciM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y4agBTPiciM/hqdefault.jpg Best loo paper down under? Well, we can probably all sympathise with this traveller and his unmet needs! Sometimes it's even better to get home than to have been away. If you enjoy toilet humour, here's another one on the same theme: https://addvertising.org/paper-versus-digital-the-battle-continues Sorbent toilet paper, funny ads, Australian commercial, Thinkerbell 2018-09-11T08:37:35Z https://addvertising.org/movie-trailer-neil-diamond-wolverine-song-sung-blue. https://youtu.be/MJRstkBo_I0 https://youtu.be/MJRstkBo_I0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MJRstkBo_I0/hqdefault.jpg Movie trailer: Neil Diamond + 'Wolverine' = Song Sung Blue Fans of legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond and / or actor Hugh Jackman ('Wolverine') may want to check out this trailer for the upcoming movie 'Song Sung Blue', featuring the 84-year-old's music. Leading comedy lady Kate Hudson also stars, with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley with Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. 'Song Sung Blue' the movie, Neil Diamond songs in movie, Hugh Jackman as Neil Diamond tribute performer, Kate Hudson in Neil Diamond music movie 2025-09-12T14:17:53Z https://addvertising.org/truly-weird-ad-that-works. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuOGrjdmqTw https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuOGrjdmqTw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JuOGrjdmqTw/hqdefault.jpg Truly weird ad that works Can't say who it's for, that'd be a major spoiler. But this one will reel you in for the 1'30" it takes to find out. Asatsu DK agency, Tsuruya roof tiles sticking together ad, Spoon production, weird Japanese roofing ad 2026-02-14T04:24:07Z https://addvertising.org/tasty-two-some. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwx7NnPQ44U https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwx7NnPQ44U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xwx7NnPQ44U/hqdefault.jpg Tasty two-some WHo said stock cubes were boring? Match your flavour to find lurrve.. knorr, stock cubes, dating, taste, flavour 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/miquela-joins-millie-bobby-brown-steve-aoki-and-ninja-on-team-galaxy. https://youtu.be/DnNGefHPVy0 https://youtu.be/DnNGefHPVy0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DnNGefHPVy0/hqdefault.jpg Miquela joins Millie Bobby Brown, Steve Aoki and Ninja on #Team Galaxy Actor and creator Millie Bobby Brown; robot, musician and change-seeker Miquela; twice Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki; and professional gamer Ninja all feature in this fast-paced promo in the style of a music video for Samsung Australia. Like the ad? Ninja says the Galaxy smartphones are "hands down the best for gaming, no contest," while Miquela says, “I am the product of technology myself, so I can relate to Samsung in a way that’s a LOT more literal than most people. Whether it’s sharing my thoughts on the issues I care about or just riffing on style, it’s all done through my Galaxy S10 - which I’ve named Samuel Phonington III.” Samsung Team Galaxy, Galaxy S10, Miquela, Ninja, Steve Aoki, MIllie Bobby Brown, We Are Social Australia 2020-07-17T19:25:36Z https://addvertising.org/china-media-group-heralds-winter-olympics-with-humanoid-robot-x-47-4c. https://youtu.be/KWHyMCoywu0 https://youtu.be/KWHyMCoywu0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KWHyMCoywu0/hqdefault.jpg China Media Group heralds Winter Olympics with humanoid robot x -47.4C With the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening this week, China Media Group (CMG) has released this promotional video for its upcoming coverage. The promo features an android developed by Unitree Robotics, and is attracting widespread and understandably mixed reactions. Shot in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, it represents the first time an android has walked by itself in a temperature of -47.4 degrees Celsius. While some are loving the sheer virtuosity of the AI technology, others will be horrified - for varying reasons - and others still will just be left wondering 'why?'. The campaign launches as alarms heighten over the future of humanity and whether it will be replaced by AI - or humans with AI. What effect does this ad have on you? China Media Group x Unitree, CMG Olympic Winter Games 2026 commercial, artificial intelligence AI 2026, Chinese robotics, Unitree humanoid robot ad 2026-02-03T15:32:43Z https://addvertising.org/ant-and-dec-serve-up-micro-mochas-at-their-bank. https://youtu.be/Ae_8bFXtAM0 https://youtu.be/Ae_8bFXtAM0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ae_8bFXtAM0/hqdefault.jpg Ant and Dec serve up micro-mochas at 'their' bank TV duo Ant and Dec purport to start their own bank, Bank of Antandec, in this mockumentary-style spoof ad for Spanish banking group Sandander. Does it make you feel glad to see there's some fun round finance? Santander, Bank of Antandec, Ant and Dec, funny ads, UK banking, Engine agency 2019-06-03T14:09:50Z https://addvertising.org/matthew-mcconaughey-swaggers-into-the-wild-west-of-ai. https://youtu.be/U-9IqXij9Xk https://youtu.be/U-9IqXij9Xk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U-9IqXij9Xk/hqdefault.jpg Matthew McConaughey swaggers into the Wild West of AI Why? Well, fetching as the cowboy outfit may be on one of the most distinctive Hollywood actors out there, the 53-year-old is not promoting menswear. Instead, in his role as ambassador for software company Salesforce, he's asking the question on many people's lips in one format or another - 'Who's the sheriff?' in the fast-developing and unregulated world of artificial intelligence (AI). While promoting the well-known CRM (Customer Relationship Management) brand as a law-enforcer-style solution / sheriff, the campaign is also designed to encourage discussion around the very questions we're asking ourselves about AI. To put it in Salesforce words: "Howdy, partners. If you ask us, it’s high time we started askin’ bigger questions about AI and trust (and who better to ask ‘em than Matthew McConaughey). Because AI sure can answer a lot of questions. But it’s up to us to make sure we’re askin’ the right ones". Agree or disagree? McConaughey featured in 2022 ads by Salesforce which appear to champion 'earth-bound' and sustainable business approaches, alongside human workforces and interaction . Does this short 'gunfight at the it's-not-okay corral' commercial strike the right note of challenge and reassurance? Salesforce AI Sheriff, Matthew McConaughey Salesforce commercial, artificial intelligence, AI in business, Hollywood actors in commercials, AI ethics, Robb Bindler, Chelsea Pictures 2026-02-19T05:36:56Z https://addvertising.org/opening-up-kids-imaginations. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rd9wKCy1pAE https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rd9wKCy1pAE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rd9wKCy1pAE/hqdefault.jpg Opening up kids' imaginations British supermarket Asda serves up the 'best Christmas ever' in 2017 with a weird and wonderful trip through the Imaginarium. Bit of the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory about it. View and vote! Saatchi & Saatchi London, Asda 2017 Christmas ad, supermarket Christmas ads 2017, imaginarium, best christmas ads 2017 2019-08-14T00:46:27Z https://addvertising.org/post-vasectomy-care-send-your-gentleboys-off-like-gentlemen. https://youtu.be/f1AZC8WvDsU https://youtu.be/f1AZC8WvDsU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1AZC8WvDsU/hqdefault.jpg Post-vasectomy care: "Send your gentleboys off like gentlemen" "Simply put, this is underwear designed differently," boasts Canadian men's underwear purveyor SAXX. "Our technologies move with you and deliver revolutionary comfort every step of the way." And that includes during post-vasectomy care: 'Send your gentleboys off like gentlemen' is their slogan for this promotion, elegantly yet humorously fronted by US former professional basketball player and team Olympics medal-winner Carlos Boozer. Apparently March is a popular month for getting 'the snip' as it's when the national college basketball tournament plays out, offering excellent opportunities for sitting back and watching sport for a day or two while in relax and recover mode. This ad promotes the registry facility that SAXX has opened for men getting a vasectomy so that they can sign up to receive comfortable loungewear gifts from their well-wishers in honour of the 'retirement' of their testicles. "Change comes from within (your pants)" points out SAXX, referring to their general range of underwear. "Thanks in large part to the patented BallPark Pouch™ – our defining piece of internal tech – men now know that underwear isn’t just an afterthought. It’s the foundation of a comfortable and distraction-free day." What do you think of the ad? A bit too much of a light touch? Or high time this topic was treated in a non-taboo manner like this? Boozer himself says that SAXX is the best underwear he's ever worn, adding “The BallPark Pouch is next-level." SAXX Ball Registry, VaSAXXtomy Gift Registry, vasectomy, post-vasectomy care, taboo topics, men's underwear, Carlos Boozer commercial, BallPark Pouch, Quality Meats Creative agency 2022-03-11T09:18:26Z https://addvertising.org/military-alliance-nato-goes-underground. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/181/medium/NATO_pic.jpg?1577787993 Military alliance NATO goes Underground 2019-12-31T10:26:34Z https://addvertising.org/looking-for-love-in-the-supermarket-aisles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TBUV8O4Jl7w https://www.youtube.com/embed/TBUV8O4Jl7w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TBUV8O4Jl7w/hqdefault.jpg Looking for love in the supermarket aisles? Who'd have thought food shopping could get so alluring? Only the French could make this and get away with it... Carnibird agency, lamour lamour intermarche commercial, French supermarket ads, love story in French supermarket 2020-03-10T17:18:01Z https://addvertising.org/outdoors-is-ours-right. https://youtu.be/JQzcXYL4ugw https://youtu.be/JQzcXYL4ugw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JQzcXYL4ugw/hqdefault.jpg Outdoors is ours... Right? Even if you've never flown a kite, even if you've never tasted cider, the whimsicality of this one-minute musical drawing, made just for summer days, will elicit a response from each of us. What is it for you? 18 Feet & Rising, Kopparberg cider, kite-flying, summer activities, Outdoors is Ours ad 2018-06-24T16:22:51Z https://addvertising.org/why-don-t-you-mind-your-own-business-apple-does. https://youtu.be/8w4qPUSG17Y https://youtu.be/8w4qPUSG17Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8w4qPUSG17Y/hqdefault.jpg 'Why don't you mind your own business?' Apple does Apple hit the headlines by announcing their new privacy approach, illustrated in arresting visuals through this ad. What do you think of the ad? Job done in terms of alerting iPhone / iPad users of the new settings and possibly even luring in some former Androids? Clever portrayal of how we're all being monitored, tracked, traced, sold to and commoditised by our online apps and habits? Or just disingenuous? When we ran a straw poll on this, responses varied from 'Are we so naive that we think they've suddenly developed a conscience about data privacy?' to 'It was great because all the items I left in my shopping cart stopped following me round the internet!' to 'They're just tying people further into the Apple closed-off space'. One pointed out that Apple has a virtual monopoly on search via its agreement with Google through Safari, making this truly a case of 'minding their own business'. And the highest percentage of respondents - 39% - in our poll believed that Apple will 'find a way to monetise me somehow' regardless of what appears to be a move in favour of personal privacy. "Apple’s more than 160,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it," says the tech giant itself. Your thoughts on the campaign and the new approach are invited. Apple privacy 2021, iPhone privacy settings, personal data, online privacy, Big Tech 2022-05-23T06:03:07Z https://addvertising.org/modern-flirt-angela-yuen-stops-over-in-hong-kong. https://youtu.be/XU6NwQEgjYw https://youtu.be/XU6NwQEgjYw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XU6NwQEgjYw/hqdefault.jpg 'Modern Flirt' Angela Yuen stops over in Hong Kong For all those dreaming of / planning their next cruise, Hong Kong actor Angela Yuen, alongside French actor Benjamin Voisin, presents an intriguing story to inspire in this campaign for luxury fashion brand Chanel. Traditionally created for wealthy customers who would travel to warmer climates during the winter months, cruise collections are enjoying increased appreciation as the appeal of cruising itself grows. The ready-to-wear lines are usually released by labels between the fashion calendar’s two main seasons. Though the idea of cruisewear has been familiar since the 1960s, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, who founded the House, came up with the 'Cruise' concept in 1919, when she presented a Paris collection outside the regular fashion schedule. It was aimed specifically at the kind of women who would holiday in Biarritz, which she loved, and the Chanel maison is still recognised as the flagship for a style niche that extends across the generations and continents. Chanel Modern Flirt, CHANEL cruise 2025, Angela Yuen commercial, Benjamin Voisi commercial, luxury cruisewear, Audrey Diwan luxury fashion, 2025-01-08T12:45:54Z https://addvertising.org/zero-interest-for-online-shopping-yes-and-no. https://youtu.be/wlvWeqdVllA https://youtu.be/wlvWeqdVllA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wlvWeqdVllA/hqdefault.jpg Zero interest for online shopping? Yes and no. It's not so much that there's zero interest for online shopping as that there's a ton of it. Thai bank First Choice follows up its 'Metaverrrrr' ad campaign about a metaverse-obsessed marketing team with this ad around the other kind of interest in their 'XU Mafia of Digital World' campaign promoting its digital credit card. "We tried to bring out the fierce, cool aspects of the digital world and also add a metallic element to be one of the charms, creating a different digital world for everyone," say the creators of the ad, which is designed to appeal to the younger generations. Do they succeed? Does the ad leave you mystified or amused? Apparently the campaign is built around the idea that there's a war going on between our heart and our brain as we go online shopping. First Choice's playful exploration of that conflict allows young Thai people, who often express stress over their finances, to control everything in this non-existent, endless digital world. First Choice bank Thailand, XU Mafia of Digital World, personal finance, digital shopping, meta shopping, Leo Burnett Thailand 2022-06-23T13:12:56Z https://addvertising.org/apple-showcases-the-joy-of-same-sex-couples-on-their-wedding-days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VjlNKiH1iBk https://www.youtube.com/embed/VjlNKiH1iBk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VjlNKiH1iBk/hqdefault.jpg Apple showcases the joy of same sex couples on their wedding days In one of Apples most recent adverts for the new iPhone X, they focus on the emotional wedding days of same sex couples. The advert, being run mainly in Australia, comes after the Australian Parliament approved marriage equality in December; a huge moment in history after years of resistance from conservatives. It is a common theme for Apple to not show the product they are promoting in their advert and instead focus on sentimental moments that audiences can relate to... What do you think of this one? Does it make you want to document your special day with the iPhone X? Vote and comment to share your thoughts! Apple, iPhone X, same sex, marriage, TBWA/Sydney 2019-02-28T04:36:43Z https://addvertising.org/the-bud-knight-arrives-to-save-the-day. https://youtu.be/Zr4md5OqL60 https://youtu.be/Zr4md5OqL60 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zr4md5OqL60/hqdefault.jpg The Bud Knight arrives to save the day... Or does he just have his own agenda? Amusing twist on the current trend for epic historic-seeming battle scenes from the American-style light beer. Bud and buddies you can count on. Filmed in New Zealand with a cast of hundreds. Does this ad make you thirsty for more? There's a whole series out there, it proved so popular. Bud Light Knight, funny ads, low-alcohol beer, Wieden+Kennedy NY, OTTO productions, 2019-01-26T02:38:14Z https://addvertising.org/middle-east-tensions-qatar-airways-makes-no-borders-point. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0mA7v_qFAeI https://www.youtube.com/embed/0mA7v_qFAeI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0mA7v_qFAeI/hqdefault.jpg Middle East tensions: Qatar Airways makes 'no borders' point Qatar's national carrier put out this 1-minute ad after Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with the Gulf nation on June 5 2017, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Actions included closing airspace to Qatar Airways and shuttering its offices in their countries. A fortnight later, the airline won the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth time. Saudi Arabia closes airspace to Qatar Airways, Gulf tensions June 2017, tensions in Arab world over Qatar, CEO Akbar Al Baker, Qatar world's best airline skytrax 2017 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/un-ultimo-adios-a-last-goodbye-to-no-10-diego-maradona. https://youtu.be/XVbGMeZ1Czs https://youtu.be/XVbGMeZ1Czs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XVbGMeZ1Czs/hqdefault.jpg Un último adiós / A last goodbye to No 10 Diego Maradona Argentinian sports channel TyC Sports pays tribute to the country's legendary footballer and manager, Diego Maradona, who died in November with this visual narrative of a rolling football. Though intended as a worldwide homage, a lap of honour to highlight the places where he had triumphed, for many of those who mourn his death it has a sadder significance, symbolising a more poignant journey - that of a ball searching for its absent player. "This is where men cry" said one comment. What effect does it have on you? A fitting tribute for a national and a sporting icon? Diego Maradona TyC Sports, Argentina, football, Mercado McCann 2020-12-15T13:41:39Z https://addvertising.org/ralph-lauren-features-same-sex-couple-for-first-time. https://youtu.be/eAjq_y-U7jY https://youtu.be/eAjq_y-U7jY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eAjq_y-U7jY/hqdefault.jpg Ralph Lauren features same-sex couple for first time in ad The U.S. fashion house's Spring 2019 ad shows diverse families including LGBT+ couple Helena Tejedor and Cecile Winckler, discussing what family means to them. Do you like the ad? Or do you prefer to see the clothes without any distracting discussions attached? Ralph Lauren Family Is Who You Love, fashion ads, family clothing, Pamela Hanson 2022-10-12T19:41:42Z https://addvertising.org/oasis-goes-back-to-the-future-to-promote-2025-reunion-tour. https://youtu.be/gol_JnuEtKM https://youtu.be/gol_JnuEtKM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gol_JnuEtKM/hqdefault.jpg Oasis goes back to the future to promote 2025 reunion tour English rock bank Oasis, formed in Manchester in 1991, have sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Fifteen years almost to the day after the Britpop band split following a rift between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, a reunion tour was announced. "The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised." promises the band. Euphoria exploded among fans, ticket prices rocketed, and followers were left digruntled despite the Gallaghers' efforts to prevent price gouging and 'scalping' practices. While it remains to be seen how the pricing situation plays out, what do you think of the ad, reminding us of the and's greatest hits while it states unarguably that people never forget how you make them feel? OasisLive '25, Oasis reunion promotion, Oasis 2025 official trailer 2024-09-10T15:35:21Z https://addvertising.org/jordan-peterson-you-have-to-be-there-for-the-whole-story. https://youtu.be/yBpOX9GXInY https://youtu.be/yBpOX9GXInY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yBpOX9GXInY/hqdefault.jpg Jordan Peterson: 'You have to be there for the whole story' That's maybe what the Canadian psychology professor and 'grim guru' of YouTube would say himself, but the headline quote is from someone else in this trailer for 'The Rise of Jordan Peterson'. This new documentary - available at select worldwide venues if enough people request a screening there - is sure to stir more debate around the man dubbed one of the most influential thinkers in the western world. Undoubtedly, many will flock to see this glimpse into the life of the author of '12 Rules For Life', who is both beloved and reviled for his forthright views on modern society. Do you think the trailer captures Peterson's messianic lure, his rockstar appeal and his ability to spark vehement backlash? Will you be requesting a screening, or buying a ticket to a cinema near you based on the trailer? Jordan Peterson, The Rise of Jordan Peterson trailer, popular psychology, Holding Space Films, psychology 2025-11-06T23:16:04Z https://addvertising.org/cymatics-see-what-car-exhaust-sounds-like. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RNIp-rxUt0E https://www.youtube.com/embed/RNIp-rxUt0E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RNIp-rxUt0E/hqdefault.jpg Cymatics: see what car exhaust sounds like Whether or not you already love the throaty roar of a good sports car, here's an alluring one from Jaguar. Not only do you get to hear what the new F-Type SVR's exhaust note sounds like, you can now SEE what it sounds like.... Gggggrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Spark 44 agency, Jaguar FType SVR exhaust note, Jaguar Art of Sound ad, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/telemundo-animates-story-of-king-messi. https://youtu.be/tD0rrWlYOqk https://youtu.be/tD0rrWlYOqk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tD0rrWlYOqk/hqdefault.jpg Telemundo animates story of 'King' Messi Spanish-language TV Telemundo is using this emotionally-charged, animated mini-movie about Argentina's top goal-scorer and general football legend, Lionel Messi, to promote its non-stop coverage of the World Cup 2018 in Russia. World Cup Russia 2018, Telemundo, world cup ads, Lionel Messi, animated commercials, football ads 2018-06-14T10:18:44Z https://addvertising.org/violence-against-women-don-t-just-sit-and-watch-says-juventus. https://youtu.be/hgcK-liI0xk https://youtu.be/hgcK-liI0xk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hgcK-liI0xk/hqdefault.jpg Violence against women: 'Don't just sit and watch' says Juventus Tucked between Thanksgiving and Christmas come the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign established in 1991. It kicks off on November 25, the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - which in 2021 coincided with Thanksgiving Day in the USA - and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. As part of the 2021 '#OrangeTheWorld campaign, Italian football club Juventus, often referred to simply as Juve, participated with this initiative, which gives a very visual demonstration of the ongoing issue. The UN figure reflected in the Juve campaign - that nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime - does not reflect events such as the Covid-19 crisis: A UN Women report based on data from 13 countries, shows that 2 in 3 women reported that they or a woman they know experienced some form of violence during Covid, and only one in 10 would go to the police for help, says the UN. Juventus club players both male and female, including Giorgio Chiellini, Cristiana Girelli, Enzo Barrenechea and Maddalena Nava, took part in highlighting the issue within the traditionally male arena of a football stadium. What impact does the slogan #DontSitAndWatch, coupled with the images of representative seats being 'oranged' inside the Allianz Stadium, have on you? Juventus Don't Sit and Watch, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, violence against women, footballersagainst gender-based violence, We Are Social Milan 2022-04-18T03:44:03Z https://addvertising.org/great-ormond-street-christmas-appeal-helps-sick-children-get-one-step-closer-to-home. https://youtu.be/4Cg04qVxD8M https://youtu.be/4Cg04qVxD8M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4Cg04qVxD8M/hqdefault.jpg Great Ormond Street Christmas Appeal helps sick children get 'One Step Closer To Home' A real-life patient is once again the inspiration for the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity Christmas Appeal. In the animated film, Henry, who has spent two previous Christmases at the hospital, collects stocking donations that magically help him to grow taller as he travels back to his home in Yorkshire. Henry receives specialist care at GOSH for a rare cardiac condition and has a tracheostomy and ventilation tube, which has been depicted in the film. GOSH Charity raises money to support GOSH’s urgent needs, including research into pioneering new treatments, cutting-edge medical equipment, support services for children and their families, and the essential rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital. Money raised from the Christmas campaign will also help bring Christmas to the hospital for children across the UK whose treatment needs to continue over the festive season, making it a home from home. Set to the music track “Home to you (this Christmas)”, donated by Norwegian pop star Sigrid, Henry gathers more stockings on his journey, which he puts on to become taller and taller, eventually towering above Big Ben. Henry finally reaches home where he sleeps in his own bed, waking up to find his mum and dad standing at his bedroom door carrying his baby brother, George, and a pile of presents. Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity, pop star Sigrid, GOSH Christmas Appeal, Christmas ads2021, helping sick children at Christmas, adam&eveDDB 2021-11-17T17:12:02Z https://addvertising.org/anne-hathaway-zendaya-rock-bulgari-rocks. https://youtu.be/tLFQnjl_ojw https://youtu.be/tLFQnjl_ojw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tLFQnjl_ojw/hqdefault.jpg Anne Hathaway, Zendaya rock Bulgari rocks Palatial interior, massive rings, dazzling necklaces, beautiful women and delicate clouds of flowers hanging in the air..... Italian luxury brand Bulgari invites us to "Look to the future and discover the unexpected wonders that await you. Rome invites you to leave yourself open to possibility — immersing yourself in beauty" in this 'Unexpected Wonders' ad. Founded in 1884, Bulgari is best known for its spectacularly opulent jewellery, a regular adornment on A-listers at such events at the Academy Awards (aka Oscars). This 2'30" dreamy sequence features US actresses Anne Hathaway and Zendaya. The latter, who has been a Bulgari ambassador since 2020, drew attention on the red carpet at the 2022 Oscars not just by virtue of doing her own make-up, but by loading her shapely arms with several of the brand's classic Serpenti bracelets, each one a five-figure act in its own right. The Hollywood beauties both embrace and deliver the message that “In the search for wonder, there are no endings. Only beginnings" in the footage, lensed by Italian film director Paolo Sorrentini. Are you enjoying the pleasantly heavy sensations of being visually loaded with langorous luxury? Bulgari Unexpected Wonders, Anne Hathaway commercial, luxury jewellery, Bulgari 2022, Zendaya commercial, Hollywood actors in commercials, Paolo Sorrentini 2022-05-30T14:51:21Z https://addvertising.org/tesla-full-self-driving-demo. https://youtu.be/TUDiG7PcLBs https://youtu.be/TUDiG7PcLBs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TUDiG7PcLBs/hqdefault.jpg Tesla full self-driving demo So, people, what do we think of this? US multinational automotive and clean energy company Tesla - one of whose co-founders is the high-profile X owner Elon Musk - has just put out a 1'30" campaign showing how its self-driving cars perform. The demo drive is carried out under supervision, meaning that the driver has to be paying attention and able to take over if necessary. What do you think? Does it strip all the fun out of driving, make you feel excited because of the new freedoms this will bring to those less mobile, confuse you because if the 'driver' is less able to respond then they may not be able to take over, or just keeping an eye on what is an intriguing work in progress? Tesla full self-driving demo 2024, self-driving cars, autonomous driving, road safety 2024-09-16T09:58:53Z https://addvertising.org/rihanna-s-cameo-appearance-breaks-new-ground-in-jewellery. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/125/medium/Fenty_Cameo.jpg?1572914008 Rihanna's cameo appearance breaks new ground in jewellery 2019-11-05T00:33:29Z https://addvertising.org/ok-groomer-game-teaches-children-to-defeat-online-predators. https://youtu.be/St6UbN2A3EM https://youtu.be/St6UbN2A3EM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/St6UbN2A3EM/hqdefault.jpg 'OK Groomer' game teaches children to defeat online predators Belgium's Center for Missing and Sexually Exploited Children, Child Focus, has come up with an unusual new game for the hugely popular virtual platform Roblox. "Il y a un également un risque de rencontrer des prédateur dans les espaces de jeux en ligne. Armez vos enfants avec notre nouveau jeu OK Groomer, disponible gratuitement sur Roblox." Online groomers are adults who infiltrate websites and platforms popular with youngsters so as to establish contact, win trust, and gradually instigate harmful suggestions such as requests for nude photos or sexual contact. 'OK Groomer' teaches children how to spot, outwit, report or block, and ultimately defeat such predators through a series of games. The exercise is to be rolled out across schools as well as social media, with accompanying products to help parents - who are often unaware of the virtual environments their kids engage with - understand how to prevent harm. Children playing 'OK Groomer' earn familiar rewards such as badges and skins, and the product is flexible to allow the introduction of new mini-games as needed. What do you think of the ad for this initiative? Child Focus OK Groomer, online grooming, Belgian Child Focus, child safety online, online predators, Roblox, Wunderman Thompson 2023-02-02T09:38:49Z https://addvertising.org/what-makes-a-good-film. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vGmbBEDVvcM https://www.youtube.com/embed/vGmbBEDVvcM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vGmbBEDVvcM/hqdefault.jpg What makes a good film? Current film directors Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Alejandro G. I Rolex celebrates art of storytelling, Oscars 2018 ad, guerrilla marketing ads 2018, film directors, Rolex 2019-04-03T09:09:02Z https://addvertising.org/hannah-waddingham-covers-the-love-boat-theme-in-new-departure. https://youtu.be/xhNTMqij6HI https://youtu.be/xhNTMqij6HI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xhNTMqij6HI/hqdefault.jpg Hannah Waddingham covers 'The Love Boat' theme in new departure Cruise aficionados and fans of musical theatre actress/singer Hannah Waddingham alike will be beguiled by this ad by Princess Cruises. And for the armchair cruiser too, it will strike a chord as the song she's singing is the theme from popular TV series 'The Love Boat', which aired from 1977 to 1986 and became a pop culture phenomenon. Cruise lines themselves have taken a turn in a similar direction over recent years. No longer the exclusive territory of the elderly and.or the rich, cruising now offers specific experiences such as adult-only, family, educational or celebrity, and has become a worldwide pastime popular with all generations. Princess Cruises explains that from its 'modest beginnings' in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, "Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more than 330 incredible destinations around the world". Waddingham became a 'Godmother' to the brand earlier this year, joining women such as Diana, Princess of Wales, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren in the role. Princess Cruises said of Hannah's performance in this campaign that: “As Godmother of Sun Princess, she infuses the beloved tune with her extraordinary talent and playful energy, paying tribute to The Love Boat’s Hollywood legacy, which featured thousands of memorable guest stars. Her performance beautifully captures the timeless elegance and spirit of adventure that define the Princess Cruises experience.” Recovering from the Covid dip, the global cruise industry was expected to increase to an estimated US$30 billion over 2024. Princess Cruises 'Love Boat by Hannah', cruise ships, Hannah Waddingham in commercials, Terri and Sandy 2024-12-19T14:49:01Z https://addvertising.org/oscar-winner-faye-dunaway-77-struts-her-gucci-stuff. https://youtu.be/K16A-hK4khI https://youtu.be/K16A-hK4khI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K16A-hK4khI/hqdefault.jpg Oscar winner Faye Dunaway, 77, struts her Gucci stuff A former model who successfully transitioned into acting, winning a Best Actress Academy Award in 1977 for her role in 'Network', Faye Dunaway revisits her modelling skills in this 1.30" piece for luxury fashion house Gucci. Fast cars, plush houses, couture clothes and elegant activities form the affluent setting for the mini-movie storyline with Dunaway and French singer/songwriter SoKo. And if, like SoKo's character, you have your beady eyes on That Bag, it's a reworking of Gucci's classic Sylvie style. Gucci Faye Dunaway, Petra Collins, SoKo Gucci ad, luxury handbags, Alessandro Michele Agency 2018-07-26T07:41:37Z https://addvertising.org/electrifying-movies-drama-interrupted-by-ev-humour. https://youtu.be/2MKJhEb4bpI https://youtu.be/2MKJhEb4bpI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2MKJhEb4bpI/hqdefault.jpg ‘Electrifying Movies’: Drama interrupted by EV humour In just 15 seconds, Volkswagen manages to de-dramatise what looks like a tense moment in a classic movie by introducing a thoroughly modern message around electric vehicles (EVs). The German multinational automaker serves up some humorous hubris in this episode, 'Stakeout', in the series. We join detectives on the verge of securing the evidence they need to prosecute a mobster, and... well, it's quicker to watch for yourself than to read the spoiler. The series is part of VW's promotion of their sponsorship of British television's ITV film output. “Volkswagen has a long-standing relationship with film," says VW. "‘Electrifying Movies’ showcases a selection of our fantastic electrified vehicles, showing how Volkswagen has electrified options to suit everybody." ”What do you think? Is this a smart way of marrying classic performance old and new, or are you just irritated by EVs and/or people mucking about with cinematic glory? Volkswagen Stakeout, VW electric vehicles, EVs, car commercials, funny ads, adam&eveDDB 2025-12-06T01:16:05Z https://addvertising.org/lashings-of-glitz-and-criticism-for-mercedes-cla-ad. https://youtu.be/wo5As8et1G8 https://youtu.be/wo5As8et1G8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wo5As8et1G8/hqdefault.jpg Lashings of glitz and criticism for Mercedes CLA ad Not hot off the presses, but a commercial that's divided opinion. Some of us might love the glitz and glamour sensations conveyed by sparkling choreography and a classic Eurythmics soundtrack, but plenty are giving it a big thumbs-down. Why? Mainly because it doesn't tell us anything about the Mercedes CLA - i.e. the product being promoted. Disgruntled Merc enthusiasts don't want to have their imaginations titillated; they want to know about the all-electric car Mercedes-Benz describes as a game-changer. The iconic luxury marque explains: "It’s the first to feature our AIenhanced Mercedes-Benz Operating System and next-gen EQ Technology that delivers a range of up to 792 km and makes charging as fast and easy as refuelling. Signature star-shaped lights, a dazzling LED panel and a striking silhouette give the new CLA more star power than ever before". Aha, star power. Does that change your mind if you were of the 'show me the car, not a dance number' fraternity? Mercedes CLA 'Class of its Own', Mercedes-Benz commercials, all electric Mercedes, EVs, luxury electric vehicles, antoni 2025-10-30T16:15:59Z https://addvertising.org/lahori-zeera-soda-fans-do-strange-things-to-feed-their-fancy. https://youtu.be/qBEuwA1YP0U https://youtu.be/qBEuwA1YP0U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qBEuwA1YP0U/hqdefault.jpg Lahori Zeera: Soda fans do strange things to feed their fancy Some welcome gulps of simple visual absurdity to lighten the mood and refresh the spirit. This one-minute campaign promotes an Indian-Pakistani cumin-based soft drink called Lahori Zeera. The popular tangy beverage features a blend of natural spices including roasted cumin seeds (zeera), black salt, black pepper, and dry ginger powder, as well as sugar, lemon juice concentrate, and sometimes mint. An intriguing set-up sees a variety of people from various walks of life engaging in some strange activities which all begin to make sense once you accept the absurdity of this particular addiction.... 'Har Koi Peera Lahori Zeera 2.0', funny ads, fizzy drink ad India, Early Man Film, Lahori Zeera soda India, Enormous agency 2026-01-09T15:55:27Z https://addvertising.org/greta-thunberg-donald-trump-star-in-christmas-spoof. https://youtu.be/9do5DWA_hnI https://youtu.be/9do5DWA_hnI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9do5DWA_hnI/hqdefault.jpg Greta Thunberg, Donald Trump star in Christmas spoof Comic animated versions, that is, created by JOE.co.uk, which traditionally parodies the much-anticipated and generally heart-warming Christmas ad by British department store John Lewis. Here is the 2019 effort, featuring Greta Thunberg, the teenage Swedish environmental activist who's become the international face of climate change activism, and US President Donald Trump, the cause's even more recognisable bête noire. Use our Search button to view previous years' spoofs. JOE.co.uk, John Lewis parody, Christmas 2019, Greta Thunberg, Donald Trump, climate change 2019-11-18T10:40:13Z https://addvertising.org/canada-unveils-aging-cream-to-fight-signs-of-inexperience. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/197/medium/Aging_cream.png?1579779670 Canada unveils 'aging cream' to fight signs of inexperience 2020-02-07T11:59:01Z https://addvertising.org/tutus-take-over-hong-kong-for-its-ballet-s-45th. https://youtu.be/1K_j1Aeem4U https://youtu.be/1K_j1Aeem4U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1K_j1Aeem4U/hqdefault.jpg Tutus take over Hong Kong for its Ballet's 45th Dance aficionados and beyond will enjoy this startling two-minute trip where Degas ballerinas mingle with sci-fi extraterrestrials in a wild yet clasically poised Renaissance / hip-hop landscape. The quirky short film celebrates the 45th anniversary of Hong Kong Ballet, and the launch of its first ballet academy this year. Hong Kong landmarks and culture form the backdrop for some surprising new shapes as the choreography unfolds. Ballet and other dance groups are sharing more of their performances in digital format these days to promote their shows, but this piece stands alone. What's your response? Hong Kong Ballet Tutu Academy, Yonen Takano, HK Ballet, dance, Hong Kong Ballet 45th anniversary, quirky choreography, Design Army 2024-09-18T16:24:36Z https://addvertising.org/louis-vuitton-takes-us-to-china-for-a-minute. https://youtu.be/zLdZxE5GRiE https://youtu.be/zLdZxE5GRiE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zLdZxE5GRiE/hqdefault.jpg Louis Vuitton takes us to China for a minute Luxury travel / fashion house Louis Vuitton (LV) takes us on an evocative, broad-ranging journey in this one-minute ad, entitled 'The Spirit of Travel'. The brand describes it as "A poetic reflection on journeys.... [which] unveils emblematic Louis Vuitton trunks and luggage amidst resplendent Chinese landscapes – from the legendary Lijiang River in Guilin to the breathtaking Xuan Kong Hanging Temple in the Datong region, culminating in the forested mountains of Zhangjiajie". Despite proving a burgeoning market over recent times, largely thanks to a cultural appreciation of longevity and craftsmanship, China is currently experiencing a slowdown in consumer confidence and spending, affecting top foreign favourites like LV and other luxury brands. The LV Maison's cachet rests on its ability to remain faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton - who invented an 'Art of Travel' through luggage, bags and accessories which were both elegant and practical - while keeping in step with modern times and varied cultures. What kind of note does this campaign strike for you? Louis Vuitton The Spirit of Travel, Louis Vuitton China ad, luxury travel luggage, photographer Alec Soth 2025-08-12T09:22:01Z https://addvertising.org/la-vache-qui-rit-french-cheese-commercial-2010. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbmqvDgTdjw https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbmqvDgTdjw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kbmqvDgTdjw/hqdefault.jpg La vache qui rit French cheese commercial 2010 Dancing and singing cows and bulls in "La vache qui rit" cheese commercial. We love our cheese here in France. "La vache qui rit" means "The cow that laughs". This cheese is specially marketed for children, but grown-ups like it too. "qui rit" is a play on the "Kiri" cheese. Below are the lyrics in French and in English. I'm not sure about the third line, so leave a comment and I'll correct it. Oh..... Viens faire la Vache Qui Rit. LeVache, Dairy, cheese, cows, animation 2020-04-08T13:51:23Z https://addvertising.org/easyjet-makes-air-travel-look-fun-and-well-easy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q6_xfkJgI28 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q6_xfkJgI28 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q6_xfkJgI28/hqdefault.jpg easyJet makes air travel look fun and, well, easy explore europe, cheap air fares to europe, OMD agency, easyjet flights to europe from UK,easyjet's flower power 2021-08-01T13:31:21Z https://addvertising.org/cartier-magician-unfolds-the-art-of-metamorphosis. https://youtu.be/Q6EQM1oOAKo https://youtu.be/Q6EQM1oOAKo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q6EQM1oOAKo/hqdefault.jpg Cartier Magician Unfolds the Art of Metamorphosis Oh gosh, you don't need to be a watch or jewellery aficionado/a to take pleasure in this gently magical, serenely surprising series of images displaying wristwatches by luxury Maison Cartier. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the jewellery house distinguished itself as the epitome of elegance through the pioneering use of platinum as well as other rare metals and gems, acquiring status as suppliers of fine items to royalty. Its first wristwatch was designed in 1904 by one of the founder's grandsons, Louis Cartier, who was friends with Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. According to Watch Centre, Santos-Dumont "expressed frustration at the impracticality of pocket watches when flying, since both hands had to be kept on the aircraft's controls. Louis came up with a simple, elegant and practical wristwatch with a flat face and small, square bezel that allowed the time to be read at a glance. The watch was named the 'Santos' and it became Cartier's first wristwatch for men". This was a transormative innovcation at a time when wristwatches were perceived as jewellery, worn by ladies as bracelets. The brand describes this campaign thus: "The art of metamorphosis is at the heart of the Maison's watchmaking adventure. Like a magician, Cartier defies time and its appearances, relying on the expertise and craftsmanship of the Maison’s artisans. True alchemists, they enhance metal and stones to craft precious objects of desire. This ability to transform is also revealed by playing with and enhancing watchmaking forms through constant reinvention". Cartier Watches & Wonders 2025, Cartier Magician: the Art of Metamorphosis, luxury watches, Publicis Luxe 2025-04-10T15:29:11Z https://addvertising.org/harry-styles-combs-a-pig. https://youtu.be/HxyKzELWnKs https://youtu.be/HxyKzELWnKs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HxyKzELWnKs/hqdefault.jpg Harry Styles combs a pig And does some origami. In his third outing for Gucci, the English singer, songwriter, actor, heartthrob and model saunters through this dreamy men's tailoring campaign along with assorted animals and some interference. Shot by U.S. director/writer Harmoney Korine, who wrote 'Kids'. Like it? Gucci men, Harry Styles, men's tailoring, Alessandro Michele, Harmony Korine, men's fashion 2019-05-29T10:55:27Z https://addvertising.org/rolex-family-celebrated-in-documentary-series-trailer. https://youtu.be/8Lcr8XPdHPQ https://youtu.be/8Lcr8XPdHPQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Lcr8XPdHPQ/hqdefault.jpg Rolex 'family' celebrated in documentary series (trailer) Who says you can't please everyone? Luxury watchmaker Rolex gives it a good shot with a documentary series celebrating the achievements of its family - "exceptional individuals associated with the brand". From record-breaking athletes to inspiring artists and environmental pioneers, they share stories of the passion and perseverance that have taken them from childhood dreams to incredible heights. As they recall their highs and lows in the face of daunting challenges, these remarkable personalities reveal what it takes to push the limits in their chosen field". The message seems to be taking well - the campaign for the series has already racked up more than 15 million views on YouTube, and lands as the main tennis season opens, with key players past and present reflected in the footage. Rolex has for decades been established as the official timekeeper for Grand Slam tournaments The French, US and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon, the British grass-court championship. Rolex, established in London by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, has always limited its creations, building a high desirability reputation among watch collectors. While models in gold and other precious metals continue to exercise their cachet, modern purchasers are showing preferences for steel-cased creations. Market movements have sparked increased demand for second-hand models among savvy buyers, but one thing seems unchanging - Rolex tells us when it's tennis time. Rolex 'Reach for the Crown', Rolex documentary series 2025, Rolex family docuseries, Rolex tennis timekeeper, luxury watches, 2025-05-26T13:00:24Z https://addvertising.org/dancer-toon-lobach-rehearses-for-zara. https://youtu.be/FdHAKSmXVpQ https://youtu.be/FdHAKSmXVpQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FdHAKSmXVpQ/hqdefault.jpg Dancer Toon Lobach 'rehearses' for Zara When is an ad not an ad? This is not the first time we've asked the question, and it can come up in different guises. In this case, choreography and cinematic photography meld with physical virtuosity in the shape of Dutch dancer Toon Lobach of the world-renowned Nederlands Dans Theater. Do we experience it as a commercial for a fast-fashion retail brand? The popular high street company - part of Spanish multinational fashion design, manufacturing, and retailing group Inditex - has a reputation not just for constantly fresh fashion but also for intriguing ads that rival those of the luxury fashion houses. How do you perceive this piece? Toon Lobach x Zara, Zara Man SS24 Studio Collection, dance in ads, dancers, choreography, men's fashion, Zara menswear, Nederlands Dans Theater, Fabien Baron, Baron and Baron 2024-06-20T14:23:37Z https://addvertising.org/kevin-the-carrot-hijacks-the-coca-cola-truck. https://youtu.be/GbfB5P6cswA https://youtu.be/GbfB5P6cswA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GbfB5P6cswA/hqdefault.jpg Kevin the Carrot hijacks the Coca-Cola truck? Seriously, are they allowed to do this? German discount supermarket Aldi presents a 40-second Christmas 2018 ad with a root vegetable driving a spoof version of the familiar Coca-Cola Christmas truck, and a cliff-hanger predicament. Will you be rushing to #SaveKevin or are you more of a birth of Christ celebrator? Aldi Christmas ad 2018, #SaveKevin, Christmas ads 2018, McCann 2019-11-29T17:07:11Z https://addvertising.org/mariah-carey-ain-t-gonna-share. https://youtu.be/WvuS3Xz_q-8 https://youtu.be/WvuS3Xz_q-8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WvuS3Xz_q-8/hqdefault.jpg Mariah Carey ain't gonna share... ... what? Watch to find out! The diva knows what she wants for Christmas, and woe betide any hapless being that also knows but isn't as famous - or doesn't have that ear-splitting ability to make the point. Those in the know - or the age-range - will remember that it's been 25 years since pop superstar Mariah Carey released what was to become a perennial favourite, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. You're either wondering where the hell those 25 years went or how on earth they make enough money out of bags of crisps to throw into this kind of extravaganza. But it's fun, right? Right? View and #vote! Walkers crisps, Mariah Carey, Christmas ads 2019, All I Want for Christmas is You, AMV BBDO 2019-11-13T23:43:12Z https://addvertising.org/zara-men-s-fashion-goes-to-the-docks. https://youtu.be/7RVYGqQPhGw https://youtu.be/7RVYGqQPhGw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7RVYGqQPhGw/hqdefault.jpg Zara Men's fashion goes to the docks Atmospheric one from popular high street fashion brand Zara, promoting their Autumn 2018 collection for men and featuring male models Abdulaye Niang, Evan Mosshart, Ihor Liubchenko, Kendall Harrison, Simon Bornhall, and Willow Barret. Zara Men Fall 2018, mens fashion, male models, Crag McDean, Fabien Baron 2018-08-23T06:21:53Z https://addvertising.org/salvatore-ferragamo-steps-into-bright-mediterranean-spring-summer-2022. https://youtu.be/6YVau1N-c0Y https://youtu.be/6YVau1N-c0Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6YVau1N-c0Y/hqdefault.jpg Salvatore Ferragamo steps into bright Mediterranean Spring Summer 2022 Whether or not you're a fashionista, this is 30 seconds of probably welcome escapism during the (for many) grey winter months - Italian high-end fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo takes us straight into a Mediterranean idyll to showcase its Spring Summer 2022 collection. Ties, belts, bags and other clothes and accessories for both men and women saunter effortlessly across the screen in the kind of carefree fashion that has eluded too many people for too long as a result of the Covid situation. The House describes its SS22 collection as "perfection made in Italy" - agree or disagree? Are you yearning to check into the #HotelSplendid? Salvatore Ferragamo SS22, spring summer 2022 Ferragamo, Hotel Splendid, Hugo Comte, Amalia Ulman, Jharell Jerome, high-end accessories, luxury menswear, luxury womenswear, luxury fashion 2022-01-12T10:01:03Z https://addvertising.org/sneak-peek-at-the-nothing-phone-3. https://youtu.be/4yKY_GfzMdo https://youtu.be/4yKY_GfzMdo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4yKY_GfzMdo/hqdefault.jpg Sneak peek at the Nothing Phone 3 The much-hyped Nothing tech company is reported to be bringing out its Phone 3 later in 2024, and here's a glimpse at what it might look like. A multi-national company with its headquarters in London UK, Nothing was set up in 2020 with an aim to "remove barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future." One of the co-founders is Carl Pei, who co-founded Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus in 2013. Nothing launched its first phone in 2021, creating buzz as a real competitor to the iPhone suite: its Android compatibility, transparent design and stripped-down functionality reflected the need for a fresh approach in a saturated market where users await iterations of a theme. Nothing promised a single device launch per year. It has recently launched an Apparel arm, sparking both 'jack of all trades, master of none' and 'true spirit of innovation' responses. Though it doesn't go as far as Dutch electronics manufacturer Fairphone in its ethical and environmental endeavours, the Nothing phone family does boast 100% recycled aluminium and at least 50% recycled or bio-sourced plastics in its manufacturing. How does the Nothing Phone 3 look to you? Not enough information in the ad, or perfect alignment with the minimalist vibe? Nothing Phone 3 2024, transparent smartphone, Nothing phones, smartphones and environment, smartphone design 2024-01-02T13:01:53Z https://addvertising.org/johnnie-space-walker-celebrates-200th-anniversary. https://youtu.be/98lkZ7ReuIg https://youtu.be/98lkZ7ReuIg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/98lkZ7ReuIg/hqdefault.jpg Johnnie 'Space' Walker celebrates 200th anniversary Well-known whisky Johnnie Walker - the one that classifies its output with differently coloured labels on the bottles - has gone all out to give a sense of intense new beginnings in this campaign to mark its 200th anniversary. The 2'30" film, which is part computer-generated imagery (CGI) to capture the entire Space experience from lift-off to re-entry and landing, comes across as a sci-fi production of humans discovering a new planet. And that's exactly what it's meant to do, to re-energise people with fresh hope and inspiration after a year of lockdowns and restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. What effect does it have on you? Do you like the high-octane, sense of wonder approach, or do you find plenty of excitement, enjoyment or wonder in your whisky without the fancy effects? The piece features a narration by US astronaut John Olivas which reminds us that "life will be full of possibilities again". For a look back at the whisky brand's history as it celebrates its 200th anniversary, settle back with a wee dram and enjoy this five-minute story-telling by actor Robert Carlyle ('Trainspotting', 'The World Is Not Enough', The Full Monty'): https://addvertising.org/the-man-who-walked-around-the-world Johnnie Walker Astronaut, Johnnie Walker 200th anniversary, whisky ads, NASA astronaut John Olivas, AlmapBBDO 2021-07-29T12:06:50Z https://addvertising.org/menopause-mode-applies-affectionate-intelligence-to-common-symptom. https://youtu.be/z1Fem9XT0Ww https://youtu.be/z1Fem9XT0Ww https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z1Fem9XT0Ww/hqdefault.jpg Menopause Mode applies 'affectionate intelligence' to common symptom Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, and can be very uncomfortable while they last, as well as disrupting sleep considerably - which as we all know can have negative impacts on the day ahead. What do you think of this promotion for a night-time solution that combines a smartwatch app with an artificial intelligence (AI) air-conditioning response? The South Korean conglomerate behind it is LG, a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, automotive components and solutions, which combined for global revenue of over US$63 billion in 2023.“Here at LG, we always seek to use artificial intelligence to offer benefits to our consumer, and this is the proof that technology can really make people's lives better," says the brand of this initiative, currently in beta testing in Brazil. "We're reinforcing our commitment to applying affectionate intelligence, which is one of the pillars of our global positioning, along with our overarching purpose 'Life's Good.'" Brazilian celebrities including Adriane Galisteu (@galisteuoficial) and Carol Loback (@carolinaloback) are sharing their experiences during menopause in this ad to help connect to women grappling with the same issues.The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) estimates that around 29 million women in Brazil are currently menopausal - approximately 7.9% of the country's female population¹. A full third of them will experience moderate to severe hot flashes during menopause, significantly affecting their quality of life. While there is increasing recognition of menopause as a natural yet under-addressed topic, a recent study of 2,000 Brazilian women by hygiene and health company Essity revealed that 7 in 10 interviewees (69%) agree that menopause is still a taboo – and that's the case far beyond Brazil. Does this campaign strike the right note of acknowledgement and reassurance about emerging AI solutions? LG Menopause Mode, LG do Brasil, menopause symptoms, hot flashes, menopause and sleep, AI menopause relief, wearable tech menopause, AlmapBBDO 2024-08-28T11:08:39Z https://addvertising.org/tee-hee-for-ge. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3xGoBlI_fdg https://www.youtube.com/embed/3xGoBlI_fdg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3xGoBlI_fdg/hqdefault.jpg Tee-hee for GE Humorous take on the evolution of jobs in manufacturing. High tech, engineering, family traditions, General Electric, manufacturing 2018-06-17T07:08:55Z https://addvertising.org/certified-young-person-paul-rudd-calls-on-millennials-to-mask-up. https://youtu.be/5ngNuuPpmj8 https://youtu.be/5ngNuuPpmj8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5ngNuuPpmj8/hqdefault.jpg 'Certified Young Person' Paul Rudd calls on millennials to mask up US actor/screenwriter Paul Rudd, 51, brings his comic skills into play for this tongue-in-cheek campaign launched by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. "This nation is still battling the COVID-19 pandemic and young people are not immune from it," Governor Cuomo said. "We all need to do our part and wear a mask. Thanks to Paul Rudd for helping us spread this crucial message and reach young people like him." If you're already a Rudd fan ('Clueless', 'Ant-Man', 'I Love You, Man') you'll immediately get the humour of his down-with-the-homies spiel here, and even if you've never heard of him - as some of the millennial audience may not have done - it's fun as soon as you catch onto the incongruity. Of course the message is serious, as the campaign launched when the world was cautiously emerging from lockdowns imposed by the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and Rudd handles that too. Do you think the ad strikes the right note to get the attention of young people in an effective way? Does it matter who it reaches as long as it's keeping people aware? Paul Rudd mask, Governor Cuomo, Mask Up America campaign Paul Rudd, US Covid coronavirus, Sean Evans, coronavirus PSAs, COVID-19 New York, Tribeca Enterprises. First We Feast, Complex Media 2020-09-17T08:00:05Z https://addvertising.org/a-new-cult-food-worship-delivered-to-your-door. https://youtu.be/Qa84zzOc0k4 https://youtu.be/Qa84zzOc0k4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qa84zzOc0k4/hqdefault.jpg A new cult? Food worship, delivered to your door It says it's on a quest to make exceptional food more accessible. What do you think of this mystical, visually rich ad for Australia's food delivery service Providoor? Encouraging customers to join the 'cult' and worship food, Providoor specialises in deliveries of food from the nation's top restaurants, rather than the fast-food model adopted by many similar services. "It captures perfectly the reverence in which we, our chefs, restaurants and diners hold food and our shared pursuit of divine culinary experiences,” says the company. Many might think that after enduring among the worst lockdowns in the world as a result of policies around the Covid situation, Australians would be hitting up local eateries in their droves, rather than staying in to eat, no matter how high-brow the cuisine. But things are never that simple, of course. For a start, not everyone lives near a restaurant, or can drive. And, as more details of the damage inflicted on individuals, business and society by persistent lockdowns continues to trickle into the mainstream media, we are learning that some people are still reluctant to emerge from their homes or mingle with others. Whatever your attitude to food - and we all need/want it brought to us sometimes, for so many different reasons - Providoor is serving up its appealing offer in a flourishing sector: the global food delivery industry is expected to garner revenue upwards of US$323 billion by the end of 2022, and user penetration is predicted to stand at nearly 24%. Bon appetit! Providoor We Worship Food, food delivery Australia, Australian ads, global food delivery segment, Leilani Croucher Revolver, Emotive agency 2024-08-28T11:16:53Z https://addvertising.org/singapore-breaks-ground-on-luxury-high-swimmers-development. https://youtu.be/sTA0f8eBEjA https://youtu.be/sTA0f8eBEjA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sTA0f8eBEjA/hqdefault.jpg Singapore breaks ground on luxury high-swimmers development Move over, high-fliers - looks like ultra-luxury living is now about swimming-pools in the sky. If you're subject to vertigo, you may not even want to watch this swoop around Marina Bay Sands - the Las Vegas Sands group's new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination in Singapore. The US casino and resort company says that "When completed, this new development is set to redefine industry standards further and push boundaries in the realms of luxury tourism, hospitality and entertainment, curating the finest and most exclusive suite experiences for travellers". The architects who designed the spectacular set of buildings say of this project: “Architecture should uplift the spirit and resonate with its setting. With this new development at Marina Bay Sands, we set out to create a building that is both emblematic of the future and rooted in the values of Singapore—where the public realm is celebrated, nature is thoughtfully integrated, and shared experiences are infused with delight." Las Vegas Sands 'A World Beyond', Marina Bay Sands Singapore, ultra-luxury real estate, Safdie Architects, Singapore luxury residences 2025-08-23T11:41:50Z https://addvertising.org/how-to-make-valentine-s-day-sizzle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cPw9Co2S-e4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cPw9Co2S-e4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cPw9Co2S-e4/hqdefault.jpg How to make Valentine's Day sizzle! Sainsbury's does a Valentine's Day version of its #fooddancing campaign with real people and some fun, romantic food suggestions thrown in. W+K, Weiden & Kennedy, easy food for valentine's day, romantic foods, sainsbury's food dancing ad 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/dear-customer-bank-robbery-set-up-illustrates-new-faces-of-financial-crime. https://youtu.be/5xMJtWFvMM8 https://youtu.be/5xMJtWFvMM8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5xMJtWFvMM8/hqdefault.jpg 'Dear Customer' bank robbery set-up illustrates new faces of financial crime Those faces are still masked in this 1'12" spot from global banking giant HSBC, but what looks like a bank hold-up scenario unveils some new tricks we'll already be familiar with. The campaign to raise awareness of financial crime is out of Argentina, where cyber crime increased by more than 400% last year, it says. It's estimated that global cyber crime costs will rise from US$3 trillion in 2015 to more than US%$10 trillion in 2025. Within finance, cyber crime has become one of the top three crimes, up there with fraud and money laundering. It covers identity theft, ransomware attacks, email and internet fraud, and attempts to steal financial account, credit card, or other payment card information. Most of us will have received warnings from our banks not to respond to texts or emails purporting to be from them, requesting password or other sensitive information. Regulated financial institutions are constantly striving to keep on top of fast-moving scam techniques which - as this campaign illustrates - can fool various people in various ways. What do you think of the technique used in the ad? HSBC Dear Customer, cyber crime, banking scams, Argentina, financial cyber crime, David the Agency 2022-06-20T09:31:52Z https://addvertising.org/are-your-finances-keeping-you-trapped-in-a-doll-s-house. https://www.youtube.com/embed/56KN6BvyoGI https://www.youtube.com/embed/56KN6BvyoGI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/56KN6BvyoGI/hqdefault.jpg Are your finances keeping you trapped in a doll's house? Online start-up Social Finance (SoFi) illustrates how we all might need the leg-up of a personal loan to achieve our goals with this curious ad. Anyone who's tried/trying to get things done with minimal resources might be grinding their teeth in sympathy at the brilliantly restrictive circumstances, but for others it'll just be charming. Does it inspire you to get a loan and think bigger? Butterbar agency, Janette Le interior design, SoFi personal loans, tiny kitchen makeover, doll's house commercial 2019-10-18T16:56:40Z https://addvertising.org/adam-driver-s-latest-role-part-centaur-part-hero. https://youtu.be/AoErx-fGiPw https://youtu.be/AoErx-fGiPw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AoErx-fGiPw/hqdefault.jpg Adam Driver's latest role - part centaur, part hero Well, he's renowned for taking on unusual roles and turning in complex performances, so fans of US actor/model Adam Driver may just be thrilled rather than astonished by this one-minute footage of the 37-year-old racing into the sea and swimming with a horse. And emerging as a suggestion of a centaur, a Greek mythology figure with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. It's all for British brand Burberry, known worldwide for its classy checked trenchcoats and accessories. The luxury outfitter strips away all the clothing and gets right down to the bare essentials in this ad, though, as it's introducing not a garment but a fragrance - Burberry Hero. The curiously mesmerising campaign, with its haunting soundtrack voiced by English singer/songwriter FKA Twigs, was shot by famed photographer Mario Sorrenti and directed by English director Jonathan Glazer - among whose notable film work is 'Sexy Beast' (2000). What do you think of the ad? Does it solve your Christmas gift list in one fell swoop? Do you have it on a loop? Is it weird and unnecessary to you? Burberry says the new Riccardo Tisci fragrance represents "A new masculine spirit exploring the house codes of duality and the power of the animal kingdom", and the ad as "A man in search of transformation and metamorphosis as a new modern heroism." Well, and don't we all love/need a hero? Burberry Hero, luxury men's fragrances, Adam Driver in ads, Hollywood actors in ads, FKA twigs, men's scent, Mario Sorrenti, Jonathan Glazer 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/lego-tower-goes-flying-in-tesco-mobile-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mu82HTlMV60 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mu82HTlMV60 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mu82HTlMV60/hqdefault.jpg Lego tower goes flying in Tesco Mobile ad Aaaaaaarrrrggghhh!! Which mishap strikes a chord with you? The Community agency, Tesco Mobile Family Perks, Tesco clubcard for family members 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-movie-free-guy-no-one-s-in-the-background. https://youtu.be/H6Jd149IVSY https://youtu.be/H6Jd149IVSY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H6Jd149IVSY/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy - 'No-one's in the background' Popular Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds introduces some of the background characters in his upcoming movie 'Free Guy' in this 1'30" peek behind the scenes of a major film set. In the movie, Reynolds plays a bank teller called Guy who realises he is a background character in an open world video game called Free City that will soon go offline. What do you think of this promotion, showing what everyday life is like for some of the performers who are not headliners but are nonetheless essential for making any film a success? Ryan Reynolds, Free Guy 2021, background characters Free Guy, behind the scenes Free Guy 2021-08-13T07:19:26Z https://addvertising.org/live-life-anchors-up-advises-mexican-beer-pacifico. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uVuhCa4k5HA https://www.youtube.com/embed/uVuhCa4k5HA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uVuhCa4k5HA/hqdefault.jpg Live life 'anchors Up' advises Mexican beer Pacifico Thirty seconds that may make you want to open up your horizons, expand your mind, travel the world ... or just reach for a cool one. What does it do for you? Cramer-Krasselt agency, Pacifico beer, Anchors Up campaign, beer ads, 2019-03-21T11:13:56Z https://addvertising.org/high-heels-for-a-high-end-sports-car. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QcAn-4_WKec https://www.youtube.com/embed/QcAn-4_WKec https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QcAn-4_WKec/hqdefault.jpg High heels for a high-end sports car? Iconic British car marque Aston Martin is apparently aiming to raise its profile among women purchasers. This ad shows a chic female step into the driving seat of the limited edition Vanquish Zagato wearing high heels... Now, I'm a lady driver who loves good car ads, and nearly swooned when I got up close and personal with an Aston Martin DB10 at the Regents Street car show in London, but... high heels to drive a gorgeous, fierce beast like this???? Is it just me hearing alarm bells even louder than the inimitable Aston Martin engine throb??? There's no law against wearing high heels to drive, and a 2016 survey by Confused.com said that 40% of female drivers do. Would you do it? And would you let your companion drive this kind of car in heels? If you're interested, here's another less recent ad 'for women' which I really liked until I began to wonder whether the initial pair of hands - in other words, the invisible driver - is a man or a woman.... Take a look and whizz back to this site to let us know what you think! https://youtu.be/sHoMpINNqDM Aston martin for women, women drivers, wearing high heels when driving 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/father-daughter-tale-steers-between-the-familiar-and-future-of-driving. https://youtu.be/xjzdehmmWzg https://youtu.be/xjzdehmmWzg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xjzdehmmWzg/hqdefault.jpg Father-daughter tale steers between the familiar and future of driving This father-daughter tale for French auto-services company Norauto manages to illustrate the future for drivers in a non-intimidating way. Without focusing on super-cars or fancy effects, the simple vignettes of everyday life show how the generational gap is bridged around the driving experience, with each having something valuable to teach the other. Does it strike chords for you from your own or your children's early driving days? Sustainability is an issue for us all, and particularly in the whole automotive industry. While the race has long been on to develop electric vehicles, the bigger and bigger vehicles being offered to consumers are still a drain on the planet's resources no matter how electric they are. Yet the truth remains that driving offers a freedom still unmatched by experiences of public or shared transport, and that learning to drive, passing your test, and acquiring your first car, are usually still landmark occasions in life. How to blend the challenges of individual freedom with collective responsibiities is a challenge for everyone - do you think this campaign succeeds, or is that over-thinking things, and this is just a clever heart-warmer with an appealing family core? The brand deftly shows off its recycling and other sustainability credentials through the unfolding story to steer us towards a future of driving that is both familiar and embracing of the new challenges for today's drivers. Norauto, car commercials, driving today, future of driving, car production sustainability, road safety, driving sustainablity, French ads, automotive services, BETC Paris, 2022-03-15T09:14:49Z https://addvertising.org/donald-trump-they-re-not-coming-after-me-they-re-coming-after-you. https://youtu.be/diniBC70rdI https://youtu.be/diniBC70rdI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/diniBC70rdI/hqdefault.jpg Donald Trump: "They're not coming after me, they're coming after you.... ...and I just happen to be standing in their way, and I will never be moving," ends the pledge from former and possible future President Donald Trump in this 2'30" campaign released just days after he was shot at the Republican Party convention in Butler, Pennsylvania. In the immediate aftermath of what bore the appearance of an assassination attempt, varied commentary swirled, with some Trump critics mooting the notion that the near-miss was a publicity stunt, while supporters and even non-partisans pointed to the failure of the security detail, declaring that such ineptitude could only be deliberate. Appearing subsequently at the Convention, Trump paid tribute to the man who was killed in the gunfire by displaying his firefighting suit on stage, and to his crowd of supporters, who avoided many deaths/injuries by not panicking and stampeding. What do you think of this campaign footage, which takes firm possession of the upcoming November election result, promising a genuine alternative to the existing Democrat/Republican duopoly while reminding us of the lead-up to a seminal moment in the US socio-political landscape? MAGA post assassination attempt, Donald Trump campaign 2024, Trump post-shooting message, US politics, RNC 2024, US presidential elections 2024 2024-08-28T11:09:33Z https://addvertising.org/apple-watch-2-tells-you-the-time-for-everything. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BNpiwOkKIJ8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BNpiwOkKIJ8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BNpiwOkKIJ8/hqdefault.jpg Apple Watch 2 tells you the time... for everything OH hey, too much 'freedom', man....Like, being told when to stand up. But the ad's smart and colourful ('Live Bright'!) and Beyonce's 'Freedom' track featuring Kendrick Lamar fits great. Apple Media Arts Lab, Apple Watch 2, fitness watches, devices for a healthy lifestyle, scheduling your exercise 2019-03-31T01:02:32Z https://addvertising.org/explore-your-bathsculinity-guys. https://youtu.be/3drMG0xbKj8 https://youtu.be/3drMG0xbKj8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3drMG0xbKj8/hqdefault.jpg Explore your 'bathsculinity', guys! U.S. actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery ('The Carmichel Show', 'Rel', 'Get Out') has a message from the bathtub, encouraging men to ignore the gender stereotyping they're subjected to and get comfy and confident being themselves in the bathroom. It's the latest effort from men's grooming products Axe (also known as Lynx) to do away with harmful, outdated notions of what it means to be a man by showing in a fun way that "pampering yourself and celebrating your individuality is beneficial and enjoyable Unilever Axe,masculinity, bathsculinity, men's grooming, gender stereotyping, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2023-09-08T04:58:44Z https://addvertising.org/clever-kash-teaches-kids-about-saving. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BwoQAaIXfYk https://www.youtube.com/embed/BwoQAaIXfYk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BwoQAaIXfYk/hqdefault.jpg Clever Kash teaches kids about saving ASB has come up with a way to get kids engaged with saving and teach them about money in what's an increasingly cashless society. See what you think! ASB, how do i get my kids to understand money, kids and money, children's savings, Saatchi & Saatchi 2021-07-28T09:22:52Z https://addvertising.org/this-means-don-t-waste-you-life-ok-then. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hYbh7PbYq5g https://www.youtube.com/embed/hYbh7PbYq5g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hYbh7PbYq5g/hqdefault.jpg This means don't waste you life? Ok then.. Life, life, life.. M&S venture into new territory with a piece that suggests you don't waste your life...you spend it / money at M&S instead. M&S, Marks and Spencer, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/when-is-a-photo-not-a-photo. https://youtu.be/K_ZjdldOyH8 https://youtu.be/K_ZjdldOyH8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K_ZjdldOyH8/hqdefault.jpg When is a photo not a photo? When it's telling the story of the unending search for missing loved ones. This International Committee of the Red Cross spot brings missing persons to life through their photos, clutched in the hands of those who never give up the search, in a poignant illustration of the drama and trauma that can lie behind the commonplace sight of someone in a 'waiting'-room holding a picture. Will it make you think differently about such a scene next time you encounter it? ICRC Missing relatives, Red Cross, migrants, missing persons, migration, Latin America, Cheil Spain 2022-04-07T12:36:01Z https://addvertising.org/euros-2024-england-are-everybody-s-favourite. https://youtu.be/BdavDrqE2jg https://youtu.be/BdavDrqE2jg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BdavDrqE2jg/hqdefault.jpg Euros 2024: England are everybody's favourite.... Aren't they? Irish gambling company Paddy Power brings its trademark twist to this good-natured ad ahead of the Euro 2024 championship - football's biggest summer tournament. It takes the rip out of English football, beliefs and behaviours with gentle humour by juxtaposing how England perceives itself with how it's perceived in terms of modesty, cultural adaptability, and sporting fashion by other nations. English actor/presenter Danny Dyer plays a quintessential English football fan rallying support for the team, ably assisted by former England International Peter Crouch and the 'Four Lads in Jeans' meme stars. What do you reckon? Deft teamwork, good score by Paddy Power? Speaking about his starring role in the ad, Dyer said: “This is without doubt one of the most demanding parts I’ve played yet. I spent a whole day in a sunny beer garden in London and had to put my trotters up in Mallorca for an entire weekend!” Paddy Power said: “England are our favourites - because they're 3/1 in the betting.” Paddy Power Euros 2024, England Everybody's Favourite ad, football, sports betting, Danny Dyer ad, Peter Crouch ad, Andrew Gaynord Mindseye, England football team, BBH London 2024-06-03T09:48:17Z https://addvertising.org/presidential-hopeful-bloomberg-tackles-gun-violence. https://youtu.be/9Yp0yN8UxVg https://youtu.be/9Yp0yN8UxVg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Yp0yN8UxVg/hqdefault.jpg Presidential hopeful Bloomberg tackles gun violence More than 100 people a day are estimated to die in the USA through gun-related suicides, homicides and accidents - way, way higher than in other high-income nations. US presidential runner Michael Bloomberg takes on the hotly debated issue of gun control in this campaign. The multi-billionaire businessman and former mayor of New York was reported to have spent $300 million on advertising in January 2020 alone in his bid to dislodge Republican President Donald Trump and take the Democratic Party back into office. Unlike fellow Democratic candidates Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, Bloomberg - who's worth some $60 billion - doesn't need to worry about how to fund his bid for the presidency, or the provenance of donations. What do you think of the tone and subject of this ad? Does it make an effective call to voters? Michael Bloomberg, US presidential race 2020, US politics, political advertising, US gun control, gun related violence 2020-02-10T09:08:33Z https://addvertising.org/robots-fear-for-their-jobs. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jnr88KM2Eng https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jnr88KM2Eng https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jnr88KM2Eng/hqdefault.jpg Robots fear for their jobs... Crash test dummies are up against it in Toyota's slyly amusing promotion of its new features. Toyota USA, Toyota safety features, free car safety features, Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beams 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-made-simple-by-ryanair. https://youtu.be/vAoAFooI9g0 https://youtu.be/vAoAFooI9g0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vAoAFooI9g0/hqdefault.jpg Christmas made simple, by Ryanair The budget airline has created a self-described "John Lewis Christmas ad on a budget", referencing the department store commercial that is one of the most eagerly awaited each year in Britain and this year featured Elton John. What do you think of the Ryanair result? Heart-warming or hilarious or a touch of both? The airline is famous and at times infamous for its pared-down approach to travel and travellers. Ryanair, Christmas 2018 ads, budget airlines, funny ads 2018-12-15T10:08:38Z https://addvertising.org/waste-free-loop-uk-supermarket-deliveries-head-back-to-the-future. https://youtu.be/fBwsWuJw-Kc https://youtu.be/fBwsWuJw-Kc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fBwsWuJw-Kc/hqdefault.jpg Waste-free Loop: UK supermarket deliveries head back to the future Return of the milkman? Britain's heading back to the future with this waste-free delivery service, Loop - a global circular shopping platform designed to eliminate the idea of waste by transforming the products and packaging of everyday items from single-use to durable, multi-use, feature-packed designs. In partnership with major brands and retailers, Loop is established in the United States and France and is now launching in the UK as part of its international expansion, in partnership with supermarket chain Tesco. This 1'30" US ad from 2019 demonstrates how it works. What do you think of the campaign? Nice and clear? Does it inspire you to get in the Loop? If so, here's the UK website: https://loopstore.co.uk/ Mother company TerraCycle https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/ also offers recycling services, from PPE to Ferrero choccie wrappers, plus incentives to improve our shopping impact on the environment. And Heinz tomato ketchup aficionados will be thrilled to hear that the famous octagonal glass bottle, designed over 100 years ago, is already in the Loop. Loop deliveries, TerraCycle, UK waste free supermarket deliveries, zero waste for consumer products, Unilever, Loop wastefree food ordering, recycling Loop, Tesco reduce waste, eliminating plastic from your shopping, war on plastics, environmental 2020-07-23T08:20:56Z https://addvertising.org/sin-bigote-vicente-no-es-del-bosque. https://youtu.be/5tcDQW4MtT8 https://youtu.be/5tcDQW4MtT8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5tcDQW4MtT8/hqdefault.jpg Sin bigote, Vicente no es del Bosque Oh, the importance of a moustache! Amusing Christmas 2018 ad for Spanish fish company Pescanova, featuring the facial hair of legendary football manager Vicente del Bosque, who played for Real Madrid for 16 years before becoming a household name as the manager who took Spain's national team to victory in the 2010 World Cup. What do you think of the tragi-comedy parody ad? Pescanova navidad 2018, Vicente del Bosque, LOLA Mullen-Lowe, elige rodolfos, funny ads, Christmas 2018 2018-12-20T09:07:21Z https://addvertising.org/adidas-tackles-marine-plastic-pollution. https://youtu.be/2ZAg-u86DF4 https://youtu.be/2ZAg-u86DF4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2ZAg-u86DF4/hqdefault.jpg Adidas tackles marine plastic pollution As well as an upper made from plastics recycled from coastal communities and beaches, this new running shoe by Adidas is part of a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of marine plastic pollution, in conjunction with the Parley for the Oceans organisation. The Run for the Oceans campaign includes the Runtastic app, which monitors kilometers run by participants around the world between June 8 (World Ocean Day) and July 8. Every kilometer run will be matched with a $1 donation from Adidas to fight marine plastic pollution, up to US $1 million. What do you think of the initiative? Does it make you want to get your hands on a pair of the UltraBoost Parley shoes? Plastics in oceans, plastic pollution, Adidas UltraBoost Parley, TBWA/NEBOKO, recycling plastic 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-and-the-glitterball. https://youtu.be/zWNiXRDljTU https://youtu.be/zWNiXRDljTU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWNiXRDljTU/hqdefault.jpg Gucci and the glitterball Italian luxury brand Gucci recreates a Seventies dance floor in this psychedelic scene showing off some of its prime articles and the fashionistas chasing them- and each other - down both on and off the floor. Glitterballs galore in the one-minute funk-fest. What do you think of it? Valued at over US$12 billion, with annual revenues approaching $300 million, Gucci accounts for about 80% of luxury group Kering's profits, and is renowned for its creatively surprising ads. Gucci, GG Psychedelic, Jordan Hemingway, luxury fashion, Kering, Alessandro Michele, Psychedelic 2020-02-13T09:28:29Z https://addvertising.org/we-should-have-back-to-work-ads-like-this. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBokR66Knuo https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBokR66Knuo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nBokR66Knuo/hqdefault.jpg We should have Back to Work ads like this! RKCR/Y&R, M&S, clothes for going back to school, Marks and Sparks, the art of 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/fun-david-hasselhoff-makes-it-funner. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJ4NH3UvLYs https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJ4NH3UvLYs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vJ4NH3UvLYs/hqdefault.jpg Fun? David Hasselhoff makes it Funner! U.S. singer and actor The Hoff - he of 'Baywatch' and 'Knight Rider' fame - hams it up for Harrah i.d.e.a. agency, david hasselhoff commercials, SR76 brewery, Funner water-park Baywatch Knight Rider star Hasselhoff 2019-05-23T06:09:21Z https://addvertising.org/vegemite-reveals-how-it-s-made. https://youtu.be/11uyT7tVssE https://youtu.be/11uyT7tVssE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/11uyT7tVssE/hqdefault.jpg Vegemite reveals how it's made.... Developed in Australia after imports of Britain's Marmite were disrupted by World War I, Vegemite is a food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract. #TastesLikeAustralia is the slogan for this one-minute spot, which features several well-known Oz personalities, including controversial ones. What do you think? Absolute rubbish, spot on, deliciously droll, just not to your taste? Have a look, have a think, have your say! Australia national identity, Vegemite, Australian food, Thinkerbell, #TastesLikeAustralia, Pauline Hanson 2018-08-01T05:36:30Z https://addvertising.org/serena-williams-mama-said-knock-you-out. https://youtu.be/eZ0wzSyx9tc https://youtu.be/eZ0wzSyx9tc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eZ0wzSyx9tc/hqdefault.jpg Serena Williams: 'Mama said knock you out' Fighting words from tennis champion Serena Williams in this campaign from her sponsor Chase Bank which challenges the notion that motherhood is something to make a comeback from. Williams has been open about the life-threatening blood-clots problem she experienced after giving birth to her daughter Olympia, and the sensations of overwhelm that followed. Now firmly back on the Grand Slam circuit, Williams's said, "I'm so glad I had a daughter. I want to teach her that there are no limits." Serena Williams, Chase Bank, motherhood, Droga5, working mothers 2022-08-16T11:06:40Z https://addvertising.org/pep-guardiola-brings-home-waste-water-message. https://youtu.be/IbrvRjmk0p8 https://youtu.be/IbrvRjmk0p8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IbrvRjmk0p8/hqdefault.jpg Pep Guardiola brings home waste water message "Water challenges are escalating around the globe, placing people and communities, our environment, and our very future at risk," says Xylem, water solutions company behind this ad. "By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity. We are a Fortune 1000 global water technology provider with one mission: to help our customers solve water through the power of technology and expertise." What do you think of this campaign featuring Manchester City football team manager Pep Guardiola? The 52-year-old former player brings home the message with arresting visuals and a call to action to all of us in support of the United Nation’s resolution to halve the amount of untreated wastewater we release by 2030. For more on how the US multinational actually tackles waste water issues through data and technology, there's another video at https://www.xylem.com/en-uk/about-xylem/xylem-at-a-glance/. The name Xylem is derived from the Greek word for the tissue that distributes water in plants. Xylem Take the Waste out of Water, waste water treatment, water pollution, Pep Guardiola commercial, Sustainable Development Goals,Brave agency 2023-03-14T08:57:00Z https://addvertising.org/simple-dinner-illustrates-importance-of-adopting-teens-from-foster-care. https://youtu.be/5tD1AEXvUg8 https://youtu.be/5tD1AEXvUg8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5tD1AEXvUg8/hqdefault.jpg Simple dinner illustrates importance of adopting teens from foster care A one-minute call to make a lifetime commitment - adoption. This particular US campaign highlights the importance of adopting teens from foster care and emphasizes that the rewards for doing so go both ways. More than 100,000 children across the United States of America are currently in foster care waiting to be adopted, says the Ad Council which produced the campaign, and tens of thousands of them are teenagers. We more frequently hear about people adopting babies or infants, but these ads are based on stories from real families to stress the importance of adopting older children. What do you think? Is it a realistic protrayal or do you think some of the inevitable difficulties of adoption should be represented to help avoid disillusionment and distressing outcomes? Since 2013 the number of waiting teens to be adopted from foster care has continued to increase each year. Teens in the foster care system have lower adoption rates, and often wait longer to be adopted. No matter their age, all kids need a supportive, loving home, and the teenage years are an especially critical period for parental help and guidance. Do you think this kind of public service announcement (PSA) is useful? “As a case carrying social worker in Alabama, many of the young people I worked with were older teens in the foster care system,” says Jerry Milner, the Associate Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau. “Many of these young people are experiencing foster care through no fault of their own, and I believe we must do a better job of highlighting the importance a forever family has on these older youths’ wellbeing and the impact it plays on their transition to adulthood. Even with our stronger focus on primary prevention, we know that there will still be a need for foster care and furthermore, some of those young people becoming eligible for adoption. I am excited to see and proud to be a proponent of this continued focus on the need to adopt older teens from foster care. We know family, by any definition, is the best resource we have to create an environment for young people to be safe, healthy, and ultimately thrive.” The PSAs aim to illustrate that teens can have as much of an impact on their family’s life as parents have on theirs. Inspired by true stories and anecdotes from real families, the PSAs are filled with heartfelt memories that actual adoptive families have experienced after adopting a teen. Each PSA reminds prospective parents that teens in foster care can also help them grow in new ways. Ad Council, adoption of teens from foster care, US teens in foster care, Children's Bureau USA, importance of family to foster teens, family adopting teenagers, Barbarian agency 2021-01-18T12:18:48Z https://addvertising.org/fake-it-until-you-lake-it. https://youtu.be/QkM5IrNjLgI https://youtu.be/QkM5IrNjLgI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QkM5IrNjLgI/hqdefault.jpg 'Fake it until you lake it' Need to some ideas on creating a summer break in your own home? North American beers are responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions with some humour, as demonstrated by this commercial by Labatt Blue. What do you think of it? Great reminder of getting back to 'normal' life as lockdown eases? A fun tribute to how people have been coping with creative ideas while confined? Founded in Ontario, Canada, in 1847, Labatt is not new to navigating tough times: when Prohibition in Canada curtailed brewers' activities, it exported full strength beer to the United States (until Prohibition was introduced there too) while producing a low-alcohol 'temperance' beer for domestic sales. It emerged from Prohibition - which had done for most of Canada's breweries - with a stronger than ever position in the market. So, while 'fake it until you lake it' sets an amusing twist on the lockdown restrictions sparked by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, the best-selling Canadian beer in the world has itself got good form for surviving tough economic times. Labatt Blue, Canadian beers, brewery, COVID 19 coronavirus, post lockdown, funny ads, Burns Group NYC 2020-05-28T08:32:37Z https://addvertising.org/doggy-iq-more-to-new-canine-intelligence-test-than-meets-the-eye. https://youtu.be/rMtAC1NDVwM https://youtu.be/rMtAC1NDVwM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rMtAC1NDVwM/hqdefault.jpg Doggy IQ: More to new canine intelligence test than meets the eye Here's a fun one for dog-owners with a bit of time on their hands - the chance to win some healthy dental chews for their pet by putting it through a humorous 'Doggy IQ' test designed by GREENIES™. In return for completing the test, dog owners will receive a rebate on GREENIES Dental Treats. The test features three tail-wagging tasks that tests dogs' learning ability, memory and navigational skills, while providing quality bonding time for pets and their parents. "Dog owners know that our four-legged friends don't always make the best decisions, like thinking your socks are a chew toy or that standing right behind you is a smart place to be," said Craig Neely, Vice President of Marketing at Mars Petcare. "That's the idea behind Doggy IQ. We're offering a fun bonding experience for pets and their owners, while celebrating the quirks that make our dogs loveable and, of course, rewarding them with dollars off our delicious and good-for-you treats." To put your pooch to the test, pet parents will need a handful of kibble or small treats, three plastic cups, two chairs and one blanket. In about 15 minutes, test takers will find out their pup's Doggy IQ score. As this humorous test will surely show, some dogs may score as a "doggy genius," while others may be on the other end of the scale. To develop Doggy IQ, the GREENIES brand worked with canine intelligence researcher Dr. Rosalind Arden, an Assistant Professorial Research Fellow at the London School of Economics with a PhD in Behavioral Genetics. Dr. Arden lent her knowledge to the brand to help develop this light-hearted and playful test for dogs and their owners. What do you think of the ad? GREENIES doggy IQ, dental treats for dogs, petcare, dog's dental chews, dog ownership, dog intelligence, adam&eveDDB 2020-10-19T13:03:41Z https://addvertising.org/british-seniors-demonstrate-there-s-a-glass-a-half-in-everyone. https://youtu.be/QDeix5nenys https://youtu.be/QDeix5nenys https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QDeix5nenys/hqdefault.jpg British seniors demonstrate ‘there’s a glass & a half in everyone’ Confectionery favourite Cadbury's continued 'Donate Yours Words', its campaign to tackle loneliness among Britain's 1.4 million lonely seniors, with this video of older people expressing how fed up they get with boring questions about their health when they have cracking good stories to tell. "Ask me something interesting!" exclaims one. We can probably all relate to that, i contexts other than loneliness, bringing home the message that older people are just that - older, people - rather than a separate tribe that should be allowed to become invisible. The campaign, in association with Age UK, began in 2019 with Cadbury's removing all the words from its familiar purple wrappers to make the point, leaving only the images of glasses of milk being poured to illustrate that ‘there’s a glass & a half in everyone’. It's proved successful in raising awareness, with social media showing that people of all ages have made an effort to get to know the elderly in their communities or families better as a result. Lockdowns imposed to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus also contributed to a better understanding in society and relationships in general: many of those who'd normally be caught up in the busy-ness of working life suddenly found themselves having to keep things going and stay sane in restricted circumstances, prompting questions like 'How are you coping?' which would not previously have occurred to us to ask, and many ore in-depth conversations with friends/colleagues/family. What do you think of the Donate Your Words campaign? Unnecessary or condescending? Upbeat, helpful nudge for us all? Cadbury's Donate Your Words, loneliness among the elderly, UK seniors, getting old in the UK, elderly people Britain, British society, VCCP Madrid 2020-10-11T09:47:20Z https://addvertising.org/what-is-love-asks-deee-lite. https://youtu.be/Y9sE6w1aErE https://youtu.be/Y9sE6w1aErE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y9sE6w1aErE/hqdefault.jpg 'What Is Love?' asks Deee-Lite US house and club/dance music group Deee-Lite performs 'What Is Love?', while British luxury fashion house Burberry offers some visual answers to the question for its festive season 2019 campaign. Diversity rules in this short, punchy kaleidoscope of love whose models include Ikram Abdi Omar, Fran Summers and Carla Bruni. But there's one unifying element - Love comes clothed in Burberry. Like it? Burberry, Christmas 2019, luxury fashion, men's high-end fashion, women's upscale clothing, Abdi Omar, Fran Summers, Carla Bruni 2023-01-28T23:18:31Z https://addvertising.org/alex-morgan-this-team-wins-everyone-wins. https://youtu.be/d6xKv36xHiM https://youtu.be/d6xKv36xHiM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d6xKv36xHiM/hqdefault.jpg Alex Morgan: "This team wins, everyone wins" Rousing one-minute Nike ad marking the USA's win of the Women's World Cup in football 2019, featuring Alex Morgan. Inspiring or too 'political' in its message of breaking the glass ceiling? Nike USWNT, Alex Morgan, Women's World Cup 2019, football, Megan Rapinoe 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/peugeot-overtakes-ai-with-model-city-real-cats. https://youtu.be/Nj7LQM70jPM https://youtu.be/Nj7LQM70jPM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nj7LQM70jPM/hqdefault.jpg Peugeot overtakes AI with model city, real cats What's not to like? After all, kittens and cats can still break the internet, and this particular campaign for the new hybrid Peugeot 308 model is gaining applause for its side-stepping of AI. An extended metaphor which interprets cars as kittens or cautious cats, and the new vehicle as a fully developed, highly confident lion, the ad uses a model city and real felines using it. As cat-lovers will know: “You need to be patient and pray for the cats to do what you expect,” say the creators. “We had plenty of cats ready, so if we couldn’t get the action we wanted with one, we tried with another, then another, until eventually it worked.” Do live kittens, a playful imagination, and hands-on craftsmanship still stand out in the age of AI slop - or, more than ever? Peugeot 'Kittens', car commercials, cats in ads, Peugeot 308, HAMLET 2026-02-28T09:34:21Z https://addvertising.org/chris-hemsworth-out-surfing-in-london. https://youtu.be/lKmMNVVz3sE https://youtu.be/lKmMNVVz3sE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lKmMNVVz3sE/hqdefault.jpg Chris Hemsworth out surfing in London... Australian actor Chris Hemsworth 'surfs' a wave of waste plastic in this eye-catching installation which appeared in London. Corona beer's 'Wave of Waste' sculpture features over 10,000 pieces (total weight was 1,200 kg) of recycled ocean plastic to represent the amount of plastic pollution found per two miles of beach in the UK. How do you rate the ad? A bit meh? A startling piece of work that would stop you in your tracks and make you think? Corona Wave of Waste, plastics in oceans, Marine Conservation Society, Sketch events, W+K Amsterdam, plastic pollution 2018-06-24T14:45:46Z https://addvertising.org/oscar-de-la-renta-autumn-fall-in-a-doll-s-house. https://www.youtube.com/embed/24k1NEvUsDA https://www.youtube.com/embed/24k1NEvUsDA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/24k1NEvUsDA/hqdefault.jpg Oscar de la Renta: Autumn/fall in a doll's house Italian model Mariacarla Boscono stars in this interestingly shot creative for the high-end fashion house's 2017 autumn/fall collection. Photographer Tim Walker, Oscar de la Renta fall 2017, doll's house ad Oscar de la Renta, 2017 haute couture 2018-06-03T09:20:47Z https://addvertising.org/buff-bloke-nice-fizz-lol-happy-holidays. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YyESNAHKcUI https://www.youtube.com/embed/YyESNAHKcUI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YyESNAHKcUI/hqdefault.jpg Buff bloke, nice fizz, LOL - happy holidays! Look back in laughter at this 2013 Christmas ad by supermarket chain Aldi. For the past two years, the brand's taken a more family-friendly approach with animated vegetables - Kevin the Carrot has starred both times; here's the 2017 one: http://addvertising.org/advert/430. McCann Manchester, like brands only cheaper, Aldi 2013 Christmas ad, best funny ads, David Beckham spoof ad, best Christmas ads 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/when-unboxing-turns-unpleasant. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aOTdpdn9pAo https://www.youtube.com/embed/aOTdpdn9pAo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aOTdpdn9pAo/hqdefault.jpg When unboxing turns unpleasant 'Unboxing' is a marketing trend that involves videos of toys being unpacked and demonstrated to children. Non-profit organisation Save the Children gives the trend a hard-hitting twist in this campaign highlighting its 'End of Childhood' report. Weber Shandwick agency, Save the Children unbox, early pregnancy global, child warriors, toys as bad teachers 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-infuses-fresh-meaning-to-the-beginner-in-christmas-2022-ad. https://youtu.be/1z0jfP2gCIs https://youtu.be/1z0jfP2gCIs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1z0jfP2gCIs/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis infuses fresh meaning to 'The Beginner' in Christmas 2022 ad British department store John Lewis, which also owns the Waitrose supermarkets, always aims to spark conversation with its eagerly anticipated Christmas ad. How do you think they succeed with the 2022 edition? It launches the ‘Building Happier Futures’ programme, a long-term commitment to help young people with experience of the care system in a number of ways, including to find meaningful careers. The sense we might attach to the words 'The Beginner', as the campaign is titled, takes some turns during the 1'30" spot. The John Lewis Partnership teamed up with Action for Children and Who Cares? Scotland for the effort, which includes easy donation options for Christmas shoppers and 25% of proceeds on certain products - including a Rampage Skateboard - going to the two charities. "In a challenging year, we felt it was important to demonstrate that it’s what we do that matters most," said John Lewis, which was started as a radical experiment over a century ago and is now the largest employee-owned business in the UK, with over 80,000 employees who are all Partners. "We are proud to use our Christmas advert as a way to generate conversation and action around an often overlooked issue." Britain's department stores are under threat as a result partly of Covid lockdowns and other economic factors, and John Lewis itself closed several of its 50 stores nationwide in 2021. For people forced to shop online, the necessity didn't always replace the normal social interaction of shopping in person. As this ad demonstrates, the human touch and connection is still primordial despite our increasing dependence on tech. Action for Children said: “At Action for Children we want every child to have a safe and happy childhood. Every year, we work with over 40,000 children and young people in, or with experience of, the care system, and we know the challenges and poor outcomes they may face. We are delighted to be working with the John Lewis Partnership on its iconic Christmas advert and applaud the company for its work and long-term commitment to shining a light on the issues facing some of the most vulnerable children in the country. We believe this partnership will enable us to support and empower more children and young people as they make the transition from care into the adult world.” What's your response? Effective awareness-raising at a time when many of us aren't in the mood for over-consumption, a positive Christmas heart-warmer, a bit of a downer as we're reminded of our society's shortcomings, none or all of the above? And does it matter as long as the conversation opens up our minds and hearts to each other and help break out of the isolation and divisiveness of the Covid experience? John Lewis Christmas ad 2022, Christmas ads 2022, foster parents, Action for Children, fostering UK, John Lewis The Beginner, Britain's social care, Mike Geier, John Paul Hurley, Who Cares Scotland, children in care UK, adam&eveDDB 2022-11-10T10:50:11Z https://addvertising.org/coke-and-ac-dc-ask-are-you-ready-for-a-good-time. https://youtu.be/_ajONMjOC9s https://youtu.be/_ajONMjOC9s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_ajONMjOC9s/hqdefault.jpg Coke and AC/DC ask: 'Are you ready for a good time?' That's the question from Coca-Cola for the World Cup 2018 in Russia. A light touch as usual, but does this one hit the right note? At least they're reminding fans that the bottles are recyclable - fair play. And is that AC/DC you're hearing? Yup. World Cup Russia 2018, McCann, football ads, Coke commercials, 2018-06-14T10:58:37Z https://addvertising.org/rfk-jr-tackles-addiction-issue-in-alternative-presidential-debate. https://youtu.be/iaZ7NH4qcVY https://youtu.be/iaZ7NH4qcVY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iaZ7NH4qcVY/hqdefault.jpg RFK Jr tackles addiction issue in alternative presidential debate With US presidential elections looming in November, eyes were on the recent two-party debate which was scheduled early under strict conditions, and the aftermath of the televised event is proving to have a long tail. Just why is partly explained in this clip, which comes from Team Kennedy, representing independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr. RFK Jr was excluded from the debate, despite showing strongly in the running so far and inspiring a majority of independent voters to agree that he should have been included (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13580361/rfk-jr-joe-biden-debate-donald-trump.html). Whatever your views on the incumbent, Joe Biden, and the maverick challenger Donald Trump, you may have been struck by the solution provided by Team Kennedy, which staged an alternative debate on x.com, where RFK Jr was able to answer the same questions from a dedicated studio. What do you think of this follow-up, which focuses on a single issue - addiction - to contrast the responses of the televised candidates with that of RFK Jr? RFK Jr alternative presidential debate, RFK Jr on addiction, US presidential debate 2024, addiction issues USA, American society, US politics, addiction recovery farms 2024-08-28T11:08:41Z https://addvertising.org/billie-jean-king-gets-behind-equality-campaign. https://youtu.be/6tqIHU6cb6Q https://youtu.be/6tqIHU6cb6Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6tqIHU6cb6Q/hqdefault.jpg Billie Jean King gets behind equality campaign Coinciding with the 2019 US Open tennis tournament, this 1'30" campaign shines a spotlight on just how little media coverage is focused on women's sport. It's narrated by former tennis pro Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slam titles, 12 of them in singles. Today's legend Serena Williams, who appears in this campaign, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Do you think the ad makes a solid point? Does the hashtag #womenworthwatching get the message across properly? US Tennis Open, gender equality, womens sport, Billie Jean King, sports equality, McGarryBowen Chicago 2021-07-14T07:15:48Z https://addvertising.org/bulgari-sets-aeterna-jewels-in-gem-of-rome. https://youtu.be/Bhwmj8YSfPA https://youtu.be/Bhwmj8YSfPA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bhwmj8YSfPA/hqdefault.jpg Bulgari sets Aeterna jewels in gem of Rome A brief glimpse of the launching of Bvlgari Aeterna High Jewelry in Rome. The new collection marks the 140th anniversary of the Maison,and has been gorgeously presented in other international cities including New York and Kyoto with exquisite modelling, orchestral performances and celebrity guests. Does this ad capture the theme of eternal rebirth? Now a familiar luxury brand which also has its own hotels, Bulgari was (according to Wikipedia) founded in 1884 by the silversmith Sotirios Boulgaris (Greek: Σωτήριος Βούλγαρης, Italian: Sotirio Bulgari) as a single jewellery shop. Its trademark is usually written in the Latin alphabet as BVLGARI. When it celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2014, Bulgari donated €1.5 million to its home city of Rome for the restoration of the Spanish Steps. The Aeterna collection comprises more than 500 pieces,including watches and jewellery. Bvlgari Aeterna High Jewelry collection, BVLGARI, Bulgari Rome, luxury jewellery, Bulgari Aeterna, precious stones in jewellery 2024-08-28T11:07:16Z https://addvertising.org/whose-face-should-appear-on-the-20-bill. https://youtu.be/UZ2jSaHvNX4 https://youtu.be/UZ2jSaHvNX4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UZ2jSaHvNX4/hqdefault.jpg Whose face should appear on the $20 bill? Ours! Yours! Theirs! Hers! His! Mine! Talk about identifying with the audience - this new US bank, Varo, illustrates its credo of financial inclusivity to great impact in this fresh vision of how banknotes could look. "Every person, regardless of net worth, should be treated fairly by a bank that wants them to succeed," says San Francisco-based financial services company Varo, which was set up in 2015. In a financial environment dominated by such barriers as credit scores, and punitive measures such as charges instead of assistance for overdraft situations, Varo's mobile-only option offers an enticing set-up process for everyone - including the increasing numbers of 'precariats' and other workers with sporadic income. Its very low-fee account involves no monthly fees, overdraft fees, foreign transaction fees, or incoming and outgoing transfer fees. What do you think of the animation style of the ad? Engaging? What about how it looks at the issue of whose face goes on the US$20 bills / banknotes? The campaign has launched - coincidentally, it appears - at a time when the idea of US slavery abolitionist ad political activist Harriet Tubman being protrayed on the $20 notes is being revisited. Varo Bank, fairer banking, financial inclusivity, mobile banking, banks for everyone, fintech, digital-first banking, Serviceplan New York, St Elmos Germany, Scholar Productions 2021-03-22T10:55:55Z https://addvertising.org/technocracy-the-agenda-their-vision-your-future-trailer. https://youtu.be/9c3baDd-iq8 https://youtu.be/9c3baDd-iq8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9c3baDd-iq8/hqdefault.jpg Technocracy: 'The Agenda: Their Vision - Your Future' trailer Billed as the first full-length documentary on technocracy, 'The Agenda: Their Vision - Your Future' has just been released by independent filmmakers Oracle Films. If you're wondering what the term 'technocracy' means, Cambridge Dictionary defines it as: "a government or social system that is controlled or influenced by experts in science or technology; the fact of a government or social system being influenced by such experts". Many experts have been following, critiquing, and warning about technocracy's negative encroachment and over-reach for a long time. What do you think of this official trailer? The Agenda: Their Vision - Your Future, Technocracy documentary 2025, global governments, dehumanisation, surveillance, hidden agendas, climate crisis PR, environmental commoditisation, food control, Oracle Films 2025-06-10T10:30:40Z https://addvertising.org/spicing-up-your-love-life. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WujE8OpWpbo https://www.youtube.com/embed/WujE8OpWpbo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WujE8OpWpbo/hqdefault.jpg Spicing up your love life? Steady couple apparently contemplate a threesome. Will be interesting to see if/how this boosts the dating agency behind it! Ashley Madison, dating, infidelity, open relationships, is fidelity dead 2018-06-05T00:36:48Z https://addvertising.org/beautiful-send-up-of-james-blunt-starring-james-blunt. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHuV2psFQZ0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHuV2psFQZ0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHuV2psFQZ0/hqdefault.jpg 'Beautiful' send-up of James Blunt, starring James Blunt This has to be the best so far in the National Lottery series that's also starred Piers Morgan and Katie Price. Funny in an uncomfortably spot-on way! This is the 1'30" full version - worth it whether you know the campaign or not. You're Beautiful, self-delusion, arrogance parody, parody of arrogant people, National Lottery ad 2018-06-03T18:18:25Z https://addvertising.org/corbyn-t-shirts. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/305/medium/305.png?1529227301 Corbyn T-shirts 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/celeste-barber-illustrates-the-perils-of-unseen-purchases. https://youtu.be/GbJYmA-ejlw https://youtu.be/GbJYmA-ejlw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GbJYmA-ejlw/hqdefault.jpg Celeste Barber illustrates the perils of unseen purchases We've all had that sinking feeling when the digital purchase arrives and it's... oh no, just disappointing, right? Payment system Klarna offers a pay-later service which it's promoting in this campaign fronted by Instagram comedian Celeste Barber. Good laugh? Klarna, Celeste Barber, funny ads, pay later, digital payments, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2019-09-05T15:49:10Z https://addvertising.org/everyone-is-gay. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xBQ7Xonekng https://www.youtube.com/embed/xBQ7Xonekng https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xBQ7Xonekng/hqdefault.jpg Everyone is gay Ad for LGBT festival in Brazil that pokes gentle fun at society's attitudes and manages to be inclusive. gay men, gay women, anti-gay prejudices in Brazil, Brazilian society, gays in Brazil 2018-06-17T07:08:08Z https://addvertising.org/dreaming-of-sultry-sensuality-guess-who-s-got-the-answer. https://youtu.be/jUV37IIDdcA https://youtu.be/jUV37IIDdcA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUV37IIDdcA/hqdefault.jpg Dreaming of sultry sensuality? GUESS who's got the answer If you're among those of us yearning for sunshiney days and clothes that caress, this one minute of escapism may be just the inspiration you need. The GUESS lifestyle brand was set up more than 40 years ago by two brothers who moved to the USA from the south of France to pursue the American Dream. Its own story says it "quickly became a symbol of a young, sexy and adventurous lifestyle," and that ever since, GUESS has "invited people to dream with its iconic and timeless advertising campaigns". The GUESS designer jeans remain a classic favourite, and the brand offers a broad range of clothing and accessories which brought in profits of $2.7 bilion in 2020 and $1.88 billion in 2021. This ad is set in a gorgeous Mediterranean village bathed in sunshine and guitar music, and it just oozes classical European desirability, with beautiful young people enjoying themselves, each other, their clothes, and the surroundings. Does it make you dream? Or take action? GUESS Spring 2022, GUESS Altea, fashion commercials, Liza Makhu, Marciano brothers, designer fashion 2022-03-10T11:31:13Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-targets-samsung-in-the-nicest-possible-way. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQdTyq0Re6U https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQdTyq0Re6U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qQdTyq0Re6U/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace targets Samsung - in the nicest possible way Environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) Greenpeace is returning to Antarctica in 2018 with its Arctic Sunrise ship as part of its campaign for the creation of the world's biggest ocean sanctuary. Here's a look at some of its other work. Do you think it's great activism and necessary public education or a counter-productive move to be targeting specific companies like this? In other words, does it work? View and vote or give your opinion. Greenpeace Antarctica 2018, Arctic Sunrise, global warming activism, global environmentalism, action against climate change 2018-06-02T15:28:49Z https://addvertising.org/icee-slush-drink-coming-to-a-cinema-near-you. https://youtu.be/jPQzd3zbvkI https://youtu.be/jPQzd3zbvkI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jPQzd3zbvkI/hqdefault.jpg ICEE slush drink - coming to a cinema near you Thirty seconds of (very) animated promo from ICEE, the world’s first carbonated slush, as it launches in the UK. All-American colours, approach, and voice-over - it features Andrew Anthony, the well-known voice of EA Sports. Excited to try ICEE on your next cinema trip? Already a fan? What do you think of the ad? ICEE, slush brand, cinema food and drink, animated ads, Quiet Storm 2019-07-15T11:09:19Z https://addvertising.org/gucci-fall-winter-2019. https://youtu.be/GqOQBsikFts https://youtu.be/GqOQBsikFts https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GqOQBsikFts/hqdefault.jpg Gucci Fall Winter 2019 The luxury fashion house goes both backstage and front row with this retro ad showing the timeless appeal of models being prepared/dressed, designers fluttering, buyers making their way to the best seats, through series of 'old' images. What do you think? Nice and clever, inspiring, or would you prefer one of Gucci's whackier ad styles? Gucci Fall Winter 2019, luxury fashion, fashion photography, Christopher Simmonds, Glen Luchford 2019-07-16T08:32:03Z https://addvertising.org/spot-the-robot-dog-s-progress. https://youtu.be/YD9EaS3VRbc https://youtu.be/YD9EaS3VRbc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YD9EaS3VRbc/hqdefault.jpg Spot the robot dog's progress Whatever your awareness of robotic dogs, this infomercial by Boston Dynamics about how its robot dog Spot is coming along may be of interest. As the engineering and design company explains: "On a typical day, our customers are operating the Spot® robot in factories, foundries, substations, sub basements, and beyond. Spot encounters all kinds of obstacles and environmental changes, but it still needs to safely complete its mission without getting stuck, falling, or breaking anything. While there are challenges and obstacles that we can anticipate and plan for—like stairs or forklifts—there are many more that are difficult to predict. To help tackle these edge cases, we used AI foundation models to give Spot a better semantic understanding of the world". The footage is a mix of Spot in action and explanation by Boston Dynamic engineers. Do you find this reasonably clear and transparent? Would you like to see more of this kind of campaign to help surf the waves of artificial intelligence (AI) constantly breaking around (and over) us? Boston Dynamics Spot, robotic dogs, Spot the robot dog, visual foundation models, artificial foundation models 2024, AI in factories, AI progress 2024 2024-11-28T13:17:44Z https://addvertising.org/the-world-s-to-do-list-big-brands-take-post-its-to-new-heights-in-un-global-goals-eye-catcher. https://youtu.be/XztZOlQcccI https://youtu.be/XztZOlQcccI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XztZOlQcccI/hqdefault.jpg The world's To-Do list: Big brands take Post-Its to new heights in UN Global Goals eye-catcher Writer/director Richard Curtis puts his weight behind this campaign to urge world leaders to shift from words to real action on the United Nations (UN) Global Goals. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals include ending poverty and hunger, achieving gender equality, and tackling the climate crisis. The campaign comes at a time, as Curtis says: "as consumers expect more of businesses and increasingly support those fighting for sustainability and as more and more employees expect their firms to reflect their ethics and priorities. The World’s To-Do List campaign, led by businesses, is a vivid reminder of what is needed, and how the Goals are a To-Do List we all must get done." Major companies such as Unilever, Diageo, Google, Mars, and Salesforce - representing over 700,000 employees, with a combined social media reach of over 100m - have teamed up as the 'Global Goals Business Avengers': each has become the champion of one of the 17 Global Goals, pledging to raise awareness of the Goals and take actions within their own organisations to help achieve them. What do you think of the campaign, using giant Post-It reminders projected onto the participating companies' buildings across the world? Most of us would agree it's an eye-catching initiative with a down-to-earth touch that's probably going to appeal to a broad range of viewers. Will it actually lead to meaningful, immediate change now that the big corporations are getting on board, or is it just more self-indulgent marketing from major brands desperate to show their purpose and good intentions credentials? UN Global Goals Post-Its, big brands Global Goals, UN 17 SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals corporates, giant Post Its campaign, Global Goals Business Avengers, purpose marketing, Karmarama 2021-09-27T11:33:39Z https://addvertising.org/rfk-jr-they-love-us-hating-each-other. https://youtu.be/I7NnR15mPJg https://youtu.be/I7NnR15mPJg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I7NnR15mPJg/hqdefault.jpg RFK Jr: "They love us hating each other" Independent candidate in the November 2024 US presidential elections Robert Kennedy Jr, explains who 'they' are, and how a civil war mentality is being fostered. As debate raged over his eligibiity for the carefully orchestrated TV debate scheduled to take place between the Democrat Party incumbent Joe Biden and flamboyant Republican nominee Donald Trump, the 70=year-old challenger lays out this vehement vision of how he will put an end to the diviseness, financial breakdown, and constant warfare that currently plagues the United States of America and far beyond. What do you think of the environmental lawyer and heath campaigner's impassioned message and delivery? RFK Jr's is arguably the embodiment of the third option many seek to end established power structures that cause unnecessary suffering - not to mention the wearying focus on taking 'sides' when it comes to organising our societies. The nephew of assassinated President John F Kennedy (JFK), he is also the son of assassinated Attorney General Robert F Kennedy. To circumvent regulations which make it harder for an individual to appear on a ballot than a party, RFK Jr created a new political party, We The People. (His launch video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/cusFvojxEFM).. RFK Jr.: They Love Us Hating Each Other, RFK Jr presidential candidate 2024, US politics, independent politicians, US presidential elections 2024 2024-06-20T08:50:01Z https://addvertising.org/cute-dog-and-other-stars-usher-in-cosmic-jo-malone-christmas-2021. https://youtu.be/MeM9LFQv64Q https://youtu.be/MeM9LFQv64Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MeM9LFQv64Q/hqdefault.jpg Cute dog and other stars usher in cosmic Jo Malone Christmas 2021 Take a minute to enjoy a cosmic Christmas courtesy of British perfumer Jo Malone, in this array of indoor stars and suggested fragrances as planets and constellations move into the home of these people - what people? I only saw the dog! Jo sold her first company, Jo Malone London, to Estee Lauder in 1999, but her name lives on in the elegant brand which had achieved cult status from humble beginnings. What do you think of the campaign? Do you like the whimsicality of bringing the cosmos down to earth? Jo Malone A Star-Bright Adventure, Christmas ads 2021, 2022-02-20T16:56:04Z https://addvertising.org/volvo-trucks-president-in-titanic-stunt-to-launch-new-vehicles. https://youtu.be/0F2GrIuSgZ8 https://youtu.be/0F2GrIuSgZ8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0F2GrIuSgZ8/hqdefault.jpg Volvo Trucks president in titanic stunt to launch new vehicles "I wouldn't want to go up there," said one of the engineers involved in pulling off this hair-raising stunt to launch four new Volvo trucks simultaneously. The man atop the 15-metre lorry stack is the president of Volvo Trucks, Roger Alm, who stoutly said he has a 'respect' for heights but then got up there and did a Kate Winslet (movie 'Titanic') with arms outspread amid what look like pretty nasty weather conditions if you're at ground level and in shelter. The new FMX - the heavy-duty beast at the bottom of the tower - boasts all kinds of new storage, capacity, comfort and safety features, but the promotion has a hardcore men/machines muscle tone, don't you think? As well as strength and daring, the female driver is in the precision seat, as anything more than a two-centimetre deviation from the designated course would have spelt disaster. Volvo truck tower, Roger Alm, heavy duty trucks, Swedish advertising, Forsman & Bodenfors 2024-06-12T18:46:55Z https://addvertising.org/se-mas-viejo-be-more-old-adolfo-dominguez. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/788/medium/be_more_old_pic.jpg?1537282645 'Be More Old' urges Spanish fashion label 2019-12-27T13:16:59Z https://addvertising.org/love-your-enemies-message-gets-critics-up-in-arms. https://youtu.be/f5x1RyJOwP8 https://youtu.be/f5x1RyJOwP8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f5x1RyJOwP8/hqdefault.jpg 'Love Your Enemies' message gets critics up in arms With conflict continuing to rage across the world, the Christian organisation He Gets Us cuts straight through the confusion with a searingly simple message: 'Love Your Enemies'. The not-for-profit was established in 2022 and has put out other ad campaigns. The impact of this one - and another which was broadcast at the same time - comes from the placing: it appeared during the 2023 edition of the US Super Bowl sporting event, which demands a cool $10 million for a 30-second spot and commands some 113 million viewers. The commercials served up during the National Football (NFL) game can be even more talked about than the game itself, and competition among brands is fierce for the high-ticket slots. The He Gets Us campaigns link the compassionate activism of religious figure Jesus Christ to difficult contemporary issues such as ongoing warfare, immigration, and artificial intelligence. What do you think? Brilliant way of communicating the much-needed power of love and how to look at/around ourselves? Or irrelevant and/or offensive, particularly in the traditionally fun-focused, sports/beer/music/foodfest environment of the Super Bowl? Some critics are uncomfortable with the outlay of so much money for a religious message. Political figure Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (aka AOC) tweeted that the spot promotes 'fascism', without refining on that accusation. The spot was one of the most-watched and certainly continued to spark discussion well after the final whislte had blown on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. He Gets Us itself says of this campaign: "We see conflict all around us. We align ourselves on different sides of the fight in battles of politics, religion, justice, and too often, we let that conflict morph from a dignified defense of something good into a dehumanizing attack on the people we don’t agree with. It’s tearing us apart." Hard to disagree with? The soundtrack is 'Human' by English singer/songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man. He Gets Us ' Love Your Enemies' Super Bowl commercials 2023, Rag'n'Bone Man 'Human' in commercials, modernizing Christianity, religion in the USA, Haven agency 2024-09-19T15:50:41Z https://addvertising.org/get-yourself-a-cosy-christmas-cabin. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TM5MsbTIK3Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/TM5MsbTIK3Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TM5MsbTIK3Q/hqdefault.jpg Get yourself a cosy Christmas cabin Nottingham, UK-based firm Arctic Cabins warms the heart with some welcoming scenes and traditional imagery to promote their log cabins. studio3cine, photography Louis Vella, Arctic Cabins Christmas ad 2017, log cabins extra house room, BBQ cabins UK 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-energy-will-just-be-there-dutch-company-lightyear-demonstrates-electric-car-with-built-in-solar-panel. https://youtu.be/lnEPjJBBjFg https://youtu.be/lnEPjJBBjFg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lnEPjJBBjFg/hqdefault.jpg "The energy will just be there": Dutch company Lightyear demonstrates electric car with built-in solar panel If you think the car in this ad looks funky, you're on trend. But it's not just a smooth body. In the same month that electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla announced its first billion-dollar quarterly profit, Dutch company Lightyear - a supplier to Tesla - unveiled results from the testing of its Validation Prototype: "Within the first week of testing, we drove over 440 miles (710 kilometers) on a single battery charge of 60kWh, showing that we are building the most efficient electric vehicle in the world." The car features small battery packs and in-built solar panels for optimum efficiency. "You won't have to look for a charging point for months," explains Lightyear. They predict that by the end of the decade, people won't have any kind of 'range anxiety' -"the energy will just be there", thanks to the specially developed solar panels. And - key point - the new vehicles will be affordable. Affordable means different things to different people, as purchasers of the pricey Tesla models demonstrate. But the trend towards efficiency and affordability is ongoing. The Tesla Model 3 was modified in 2020 with a Lightyear solar roof as part of the Dutch company's solar car development programme. With the advent of more solar panels As other top auto-manufacturers jostle for poll position in the race towards EV, environmental concerns are also a major consideration, especially around the mining of elements for electric batteries and their disposal. But finally the trend to EVs seems to be with us for good, more than 30 years after Sir Clive Sinclair's launched his electric battery 1985 vehicle, the Sinclair C5, into what proved to be a sadly unreceptive market. What do you think of the Lightyear footage? Do you prefer this kind of informational piece to more 'fancy' ads? Lightyear solar cars, electric vehicles, EVs, solar panels in electric vehicles, solar panel EVs, solar cars, future of driving 2025-05-17T11:35:43Z https://addvertising.org/mollie-king-stars-in-boux-avenue-lingerie-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/v0cbPhu6FIo https://www.youtube.com/embed/v0cbPhu6FIo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v0cbPhu6FIo/hqdefault.jpg Mollie King stars in Boux Avenue lingerie ad The English singer-songwriter, a member of The Saturdays group, is seen strutting her stuff in the British lingerie/nightwear's 2017 Christmas ad. Lots of sparkle and cute garments, but has taken some flak for apparent aimlessness. What do you think? 'Who cares, it's lovely lingerie at Christmas!', or 'Baby, it's cold out there - find the plot and a woolly jumper'? Boux Avenue Christmas ad 2017, best Christmas ads, singer Mollie King in underwear ad, Christmas lingerie ads 2019-01-27T01:46:11Z https://addvertising.org/us-department-of-defense-advocates-peace-through-strength. https://youtu.be/nM-wp4oJ2LY https://youtu.be/nM-wp4oJ2LY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nM-wp4oJ2LY/hqdefault.jpg US Department of Defense advocates 'Peace Through Strength' Amid widespread confusion, outrage and dismay over seemingly unending global conflicts and impenetrable agendas, the US Department of Defense put out this campaign a few weeks ago, saying: "Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow Americans. Get to know more about the men and women who serve, who they are, what they do, and why they do it." What is your response? The voice of President Trump echoes the late President Ronald Reagan's 'peace through strength' mantra, which became a cornerstone of US foreign policy. Trump campaigned on a manifesto of ending the killing of ongoing worldwide wars. This campaign proclaims: “No more distraction, no more electric tanks, no more gender confusion, no more climate change worship. We are laser-focused on our mission of warfighting". It launched as the US strong-armed EU countries into increased military spending - sparking protests as people push back against taxpayer money being poured into 'defence' instead of national social programmes - and confusing measures out of the US became the norm for foreign policy headlines. Google's AI Overview - itself coming under fire for amalgamating journalistic sources without crediting / paying for the privilege, says: "Global military expenditure reached a record high of $2.7 trillion in 2024, with significant increases driven by rising geopolitical tensions and conflicts. The top five spenders – the United States, China, Russia, Germany, and India – accounted for 60% of the global total". US Department of Defense 'Peace Through Strength', global defense spending, military spending, forever wars, global conflict 2025-07-10T09:59:50Z https://addvertising.org/interiors-does-beige-give-you-butterflies. https://youtu.be/ubKxUVP0LJ8 https://youtu.be/ubKxUVP0LJ8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ubKxUVP0LJ8/hqdefault.jpg Interiors: "Does beige give you butterflies?" If you have illusions of grandeur or simply random for your environment, this home furnishings ad is for you. British furniture retailer DFS has both a colourful history and a track record of imaginative commercials - see what this one-minute effort does for you. Choosing sofas and soft furnishings is viewed by many with misgiving, some with excitement, other still with trepidation. The Alice-in-Wonderland tone of this playful ad forgives and elevates in equal measure, shifting us gently from one sharply distinctive scene to another. Does it make you want to hit Replay? Or just remind you that it's about time for a new sofa, come to think of it? DFS What's Your Thing, dfs Thingspiration, sofa ads, sofology, DFS 2023, home furnishings UK, Riff Raff Films, Pablo London 2023-10-23T14:00:00Z https://addvertising.org/esso-fuels-double-amputee-s-car-racing-aspiration. https://youtu.be/mP1s8XXF34o https://youtu.be/mP1s8XXF34o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mP1s8XXF34o/hqdefault.jpg Esso fuels double amputee's car-racing aspiration Directed by award-winning Marcel Mettelsiefen, this one-minute mini-documentary tells the story of former soldier David Birrell, who lost both legs in Afghanistan. Petroleum company Esso, part of US oil giant ExxonMobil, is sponsoring the double amputee in his aim to participate in the prestigious Le Mans car race. Intended to illustrate "the strength and vulnerability of the human condition” according to its director, the campaign is running under the name Daddy No Legs. Esso, prosthetic limbs, soldier David Birrell, Afghanistan, car-racing, Le Mans, adam&eveDDB, ITN Productions Advertising 2019-08-19T19:04:56Z https://addvertising.org/super-bowl-2022-dr-dre-snoop-dogg-eminem-mary-j-blige-kendrick-lamar-rap-it-out-for-pepsi. https://youtu.be/h3NhX6-5mO0 https://youtu.be/h3NhX6-5mO0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h3NhX6-5mO0/hqdefault.jpg Super Bowl 2022: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar rap it out for Pepsi Soda-maker Pepsi goes all-out for the eagerly-awaited, highly lucrative commercial slots / half-time show at the Super Bowl - the annual championship game of the National Football League in the USA - with this 2022 bling-board. Rapping is the game in this campaign: Eminem and his other name Slim Shady appear as two different characters word-grabbing out of the air like cats pouncing on laser beams. A spot of retro next, complete with Snoop Dogg, exaggerated fins and sharp gas-guzzlers. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar all answer 'The Call' in familiar action-movie format. Scored by Adam Blackstone, the mini-movie features a musical compilation of tracks 'Rap God', 'The Next Episode', 'Family Affair', 'HUMBLE.', 'Still D.R.E.', and 'California Love'. Are you thinking, it's obscene to see this kind of money being lashed out to bring yet more profit to an unhealthy fizzy drinks company; or wow! out-of-sight creatives, put me on that board, as pawn or queen!? It's not as though Pepsi can't afford to splash the cash: net sales rose in 2021 by 11.6% to more than $20 billion. Pepsi Super Bowl 2022, Pepsi 'The Call', Pepsi commercials, Super Bowl commercials 2022, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, rap commercial Pepsi, 2022-02-22T12:07:30Z https://addvertising.org/skincare-products-that-are-good-enough-to-eat. https://youtu.be/k5uOJfi9kw8 https://youtu.be/k5uOJfi9kw8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k5uOJfi9kw8/hqdefault.jpg Skincare products that are good enough to eat Arresting images from health-food chain Holland & Barrett, vividly illustrating why we should pay as much attention to what we put on our skin (the body's largest organ) as what we ingest by eating. Will it change your next trip to the cosmetics counter? Re:production TV production, Holland & Barrett Cleaner Beauty, health and well-being, healthy skincare products, parabens 2018-06-03T21:48:38Z https://addvertising.org/you-can-t-stop-us-nike-s-old-footage-delivers-brand-new-impact. https://youtu.be/WA4dDs0T7sM https://youtu.be/WA4dDs0T7sM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WA4dDs0T7sM/hqdefault.jpg You Can't Stop Us: Nike's old footage delivers brand new impact Featuring the likes of sporting champs Megan Rapinoe, Serena Williams, Lebron James, Naomi Osaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Baker, this 1'30" spot serve up a fast-paced and incredibly smooth blend of sports across continents. Thoroughly dynamic in impact and mesmerising to watch, it's actually been put together from thousands of pieces of existing footage during the restrictive times of the COVID-19 situation to create a whole that works for all times. Do you agree? NIke has built part of its appeal by calling everyone who does any kind of exercise an athlete, regardless of level or ability. In COVID times, it reminds us that: "...as athletes*, we are never alone. Sport unites us. Strengthens us. Keeps us pushing ahead. No matter what, we will always come back stronger, together." Cheesey re-working of bland COVID-related messaging, or a spot-on spot of inspiration that speaks to us all no matter what the circs? Nike You Can't Stop Us, sports commercials, Pulse Film, repurposed footage, Wieden+Kennedy Portland, Joint Editorial 2021-07-29T13:56:12Z https://addvertising.org/la-preparacion-americana-adidas-2026-world-cup-kits-advert. https://youtu.be/OMzTSI4VGxQ https://youtu.be/OMzTSI4VGxQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OMzTSI4VGxQ/hqdefault.jpg La Preparación Americana: Adidas 2026 World Cup Kits Advert This is a curious case - an ad with no apparent controversy around it until world events shifted and put it in a different area of the spotlight. Football's World Cup 2026 is due to be played in North America - the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. As 2026 opened, US attacks on Venezuela and the kidnapping of the South American country's President Nicolás Maduro with his wife Cilia Flores took most of the world by surprise, lending a new twist to previously innocuous headlines and slogans in this campaign. Intended to reference the three North American host countries in a unifying manner by drawing on their different sporting strengths, the ad features household names including reigning World Cup champions Argentina's Lionel Messi, and unveils football kits for enthusiastic fans across the globe. Though Venezuela is the only South American country that has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, the game is growing enormously in popularity there. The US incursion has inevitably called into question the US's hosting of the hugely popular international event (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/08/usa-world-cup-2026-venezuela). La Preparación Americana: Adidas 2026 World Cup Kits Advert, World Cup 2026 ads, football commercials, Messi in ads,TBWA 2026-01-12T13:27:28Z https://addvertising.org/apple-watch-break-it-burn-it-and-drag-it-all-around. https://youtu.be/naXsHs4ykJc https://youtu.be/naXsHs4ykJc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/naXsHs4ykJc/hqdefault.jpg Apple Watch: 'Break it, burn it, and drag it all around' That's the implied invitation with the visuals of this ad for the Apple Watch Series 7 and the lyrics of Jack White's soundtrack 'The Power of My Love'. We see the new wrist worker, which features an advanced sensor and app to measure your blood oxygen levels, go through some gruelling scenarios in the 'Hard Knocks' campaign. The watch, retailing at around $399, also boasts a water resistance rating of 50 meters, making it suitable for shallow-water swimming. Oh, and it has a larger screen. What do you think of the ad? The soundtrack, released by US singer/songwriter Jack White in 2019, is a cover of a song from Elvis Presley's 1969 album 'From Elvis In Memphis'. Just what the Apple Watch needed to get its point across, along with some hard-hitting visuals? Some fun moments in there too. Apple Watch Hard Knocks, Apple Watch Series 7, 'The Power of My Love' Jack White, tech watches, health tech 2022-09-22T16:36:28Z https://addvertising.org/will-ferrell-rachel-mcadams-compete-in-eurovision-for-netflix. https://youtu.be/7q6Co-nd0lM https://youtu.be/7q6Co-nd0lM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7q6Co-nd0lM/hqdefault.jpg Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams compete in Eurovision - for Netflix Here's one for your coffee break - the three-minute trailer for the new Will Ferrell offbeat comedy movie, titled 'The Story of Fire Saga' and available only on Netflix. Ferrell is joined by Canadian actress Rachel McAdams to portray aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit as they are given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition. Lars' dad is played by former 007 star Pierce Brosnan, who admits that casting is a 'bit of a stretch': Ferrell is 52, Brosnan 67. Shades of Glenn Close being only nine years older than Mel Gibson when she played his lead role's mother in the 1990 film 'Hamlet', or Jessie Royce Landis being eight years older than Cary Grant in 'North By Northwest'. But anyway, ageism aside, it's all about the comedy - what do you think of the trailer? Good watch, I've had enough now? Or, subscribing to Netflix now just for this!? Eurovision Song Contest, Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Pierce Brosnan, screwball comedy, Netflix movies, movie trailers, offbeat comedy film 2020-07-02T10:27:32Z https://addvertising.org/kevin-the-carrot-s-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCZrWFrRgbQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCZrWFrRgbQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aCZrWFrRgbQ/hqdefault.jpg Kevin the Carrot's Christmas Supermarket Aldi strikes an amusing note with the adventures of Kevin, the 3-inch carrot, attempting to get to Santa's mince pie and finding himself having a very different experience.... Aldi Christmas ad 2016, Stink agency, McCann London, psyop and stink production, Kevin the Carrot 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/purple-hive-project-ai-to-protect-australia-s-hardest-workers. https://youtu.be/KcPBLImSX60 https://youtu.be/KcPBLImSX60 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KcPBLImSX60/hqdefault.jpg Purple Hive Project: AI to protect 'Australia's hardest workers' Many of us worldwide have become aware over recent years of the importance of bees in our lives and the wellbeing of the planet's ecosystems. Australia is the only inhabited continent free of the Varroa Destructor mite, and B Honey aims to keep it that way with the introduction of the Purple Hive Project. The Project harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) by embedding tiny 360-degree cameras to monitor the entrances and exits of bees where the Purple Hive operates, with the capacity to send out immediate alerts of the mite's existence on an individual bee, thus triggering isolation of the beekeeping area where it's present. The initiative launched at a time when human populations were cautiously emerging from lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, with 'track and trace' efforts very much top of mind in some places. What do you think of the campaign? Does it do a good job of showing the complexity of the problem and outlining the high-tech solution, or do you think it's too detailed and relies too much on sentimentalisation for effect? Purple Hive Project, B Honey Australia, Bega Foods, beekeeping and AI, AI protection from Varroa Destructor, artificial intelligence protects bees, Australian bee population, Australian honey making, Thinkerbell 2020-08-05T09:12:15Z https://addvertising.org/celtic-football-club-brings-on-the-magic-to-light-up-someone-s-christmas. https://youtu.be/jAOJeJiftAc https://youtu.be/jAOJeJiftAc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jAOJeJiftAc/hqdefault.jpg Celtic Football Club brings on the magic to 'Light Up Someone's Christmas' Christmas and other holiday commercials are a looked-for and much-discussed fixture on the annual output, but ads from specific football clubs are not so prevalent as those put out by, for example, supermarkets. That seems to be changing: Scottish Premiership club Celtic has been running Christmas ads for a few years now, and in this year's edition, Kyogo, Callum McGregor, Alistair Johnston, Luis Palma and Reo Hatate all appear, as does women's captain Kelly Clark. Brendan Rodgers, the manager, also makes an appearance and does the voice towards at the end. The footage closes with a cheeky reference to him too, as someone in the shop blows the dust off his book: Rodgers has re-joined Celtic after leaving mid-season to manage Leicester, which was not well received at the time. The team says: "Celtic has always been a club that values community, and this Christmas, through our continued commitment to Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, we’re showcasing the true spirit of the season and supporting the incredible work carried out by the club’s charitable arm, year after year." Celtic was established in the late 19th century by immigrant Irish Brother Walfrid of the Marist Brotherhood. He and others fleeing deprivation in their homeland by sailing to Glasgow soon found that hardship also prevailed in the Scottish city. Feeding the poor was a problem with a relatively straightforward answer, explains the Celtic website – a charity drive. Brother Walfrid's idea to raise money was to enter the embryonic world of football by forming a Club that would attract paying customers. On November 6, 1887, Brother Walfrid, along with the Club’s other Founding Fathers, formally constituted Celtic Football Club at St Mary´s Church Hall in Abercromby Street. The Club name - Celtic - was designed to be meaningful to both Scots and Irish, emphasising a bridge of cultures across the Irish Sea. In this cheering campaign, we see Kyogo Furuhashi - a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Celtic and also plays for the Japan national team - spreading a little magic to help out those around him including teammates and unsung heroes across the football club and Foundation. "While Celtic supporters around the world prepare to celebrate, we recognise that this continues to be a difficult time for many around the world, including families in our local communities," says the FC. " We hope the latest Celtic Christmas film will bring a smile to faces of Celtic fans everywhere as the Club and Celtic FC Foundation come together again to ‘Light Up Someone’s Christmas’." What do you think? A refreshing reminder of real sporting and community values in the increasingly lucrative business of football? Celtic FC 'Light Up Someone's Christmas', Christmas ads 2023, Scottish football, Celtic Foundation, football Christmas ads, Celtic Christmas film 2023, Celtic TV, Maguires agency 2023-11-27T16:37:30Z https://addvertising.org/no-more-unpredictable-cat-naps-just-a-good-night-s-rest. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pNEq3oGCol4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pNEq3oGCol4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pNEq3oGCol4/hqdefault.jpg No more unpredictable cat naps, just a good night's rest Sound like heaven? Listen up, insomniacs in the UK - eve Sleep is promising hope via its memory foam mattresses. Some may laugh at the effects of poor sleep but otherssssssssssssssssssssss4572p9typppppppp;sssssssaohuerhhhhhhhhhhhhgfedaskjlkr89542 - sorry, head fell onto keyboard - will empathise. And the question everyone's asking is, 'Is that the 02 cat?'. Blink Productions, Accelerator agency, eve Sleep memory foam mattresses, join the #sleeprich, funny commercials 2018-06-03T12:40:01Z https://addvertising.org/who-d-keep-george-clooney-waiting. https://youtu.be/-1uFSW-KNgE https://youtu.be/-1uFSW-KNgE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-1uFSW-KNgE/hqdefault.jpg Who'd keep George Clooney waiting? Well, you'll find out if you watch Warburtons' chairman Jonathan Warburton for a one-minute spot where the leading actor is really a piece of toast. Hollywood actor and heart-throb George Clooney is known as the face of coffee pod brand Nespresso but moves into a different area of the breakfast table with his cameo appearance here. What do you think of the ad? Most of us will probably relate to the pull of the bready snack over yet another Zoom meeting, no matter who's on the line. What's your favourite bit - the toasting scenes, the heart-throb, or the punchline? The 'ER' star joins fellow actors Robert de Niro and Peter Kay in these previous humorous campaigns from the Bolton, UK-based bakery: https://addvertising.org/robert-de-niro-watches-the-dough-roll-in; https://addvertising.org/pride-and-breadjudice-a-seedy-affair. Warburtons It Can Wait, George Clooney, Hollywood actors in ads, funny ads, Engine agency 2021-05-13T10:03:24Z https://addvertising.org/facial-recognition-who-s-watching-you-shop-and-why. https://youtu.be/bQ63ofwVibY https://youtu.be/bQ63ofwVibY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bQ63ofwVibY/hqdefault.jpg Facial recognition: Who's watching you shop, and why? If you're already incensed about the loss of your personal privacy due to government over-reach and/or facial recognition technology, this footage homing in on the issue will come as no surprise. If, however, you haven't been too bothered by the mushrooming presence of CCTV cameras gauging your every move, your biometric data, and now, your supposed emotions, even as you go about your shopping, the five-minute study by UK civil liberties organisation Big Brother Watch (BBW) may come as a nasty eye-opener. The campaign is to raise awareness of the matter, and launches as Parliament is due to debate police use of live facial recognition for the first time. As BBW puts it: "Governments across the democratic world are legislating to ban and significantly restrict the use of live facial recognition surveillance, by both law enforcement bodies and private companies – but successive governments here have let the UK fall behind our international partners". Too much information? Quite apart from the privacy issue, environmentalists will point to the costs of processing mega amounts of data. Big Brother Watch live facial recognition, intrusion of privacy, police use of live facial recognition, surveillance state, shopping surveillance cameras, civil liberties UK 2024-12-27T10:50:28Z https://addvertising.org/iceland-uses-borneo-to-illustrate-decision-to-ban-palm-oil. https://www.youtube.com/embed/49shOGdE0d0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/49shOGdE0d0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/49shOGdE0d0/hqdefault.jpg Iceland uses Borneo to illustrate decision to ban palm oil British family-run supermarket chain Iceland Food Warehouse threw down the gauntlet in April 2018 when its managing director Richard Walker announced the company had banned the use of palm oil in its products because of the devastation caused by deforestation of natural habitats to create palm oil plantations. In this footage of his visit to Borneo, he explains his convictions and actions. Palm oil has become ubiquitous in products from soap to ice-cream because of its versatility. Walker's next challenge is to eliminate the use of plastics in Iceland aisles by 2023. Iceland Foods, Iceland Foods bans palm oil, palm oil, deforestation, Borneo 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-remember-the-simple-pleasure-of-going-out. https://youtu.be/d0V9Hl6Onwg https://youtu.be/d0V9Hl6Onwg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d0V9Hl6Onwg/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds: "Remember the simple pleasure of going out?" Popular Canadian export Ryan Reynolds is at it again - plugging the Aviation Gin company he's a shareholder in while simultaneously tuning into the Zeitgeist and delighting fans of all persuasions with his peculiar mix of soothing voice and quirky scripting. He has to be the Hollywood actor who's done most to swing public perceptions of advertising towards the postive side - though not without strong competition from the likes of Kevin Bacon for EE. What do you think of this effort, put out when many of us were still in lockdown as part of the COVID-19 coronavirus measures? Ryan Reynolds, Aviation Gin, Hollywood actors in commercials, advertising and COVID 19 coronavirus, humour COVID 19, Maximum Effort, Escape Velocity 2020-05-08T08:33:26Z https://addvertising.org/famous-voices-bring-gifts-to-life-for-debenhams. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Osqs901BnjQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/Osqs901BnjQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Osqs901BnjQ/hqdefault.jpg Famous voices bring gifts to life for Debenhams Actors Jennifer Saunders, Ewan McGregor and Billie Piper voice the thoughts of gifts striving for the attention of Christmas shoppers looking for the perfect present. Listen out too for the dulcet tones of 'Strictly' judge Bruno Tonioli and Mel Giedroyc of 'Bake Off' fame. The ad's been dubbed a turkey by some, but others will find it attractive as well as useful, with its suggestions for gifts for different age groups, delivered in an unstressful way. JWT London, christmas gifts for the family at debenhams, easy christmas shopping, best gifts for the family, unitdproductions 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/bomb-hatred-with-love-says-ramadan-campaign. https://www.youtube.com/embed/U49nOBFv508 https://www.youtube.com/embed/U49nOBFv508 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U49nOBFv508/hqdefault.jpg Bomb hatred with love, says Ramadan campaign Kuwaiti-based telecomms company Zain stirs debate with this 3-minute ad at the beginning of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for the world's 1.6 billion Muslims. Critics say it distorts facts and exploits terrorism for commercial gain. Others praise it for its message of peace and love. Middle East telecommunications Kain, Hussain Al Jassmi Song, counter-terrorism Ramadan ad, middle eastern conflict 2018-06-04T01:18:16Z https://addvertising.org/seb-coe-alex-haydock-wilson-talk-hard-tracks-and-soft-power. https://youtu.be/UAsrKN5h6RM https://youtu.be/UAsrKN5h6RM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UAsrKN5h6RM/hqdefault.jpg Seb Coe, Alex Haydock-Wilson talk hard tracks and soft power Men, music and motors.... If you're an athletics fan, you're likely to enjoy this car conversation between Lord Sebastian Coe, double Olympic winner and president of World Athletics, and rising track star Alex Haydock-Wilson, who's aiming for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. This trailer is just a taste of the unusual road trip - filmed before the COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions came into place - between the two men, who are separated by more than 40 years. You can view the complete film in seven two-minute chapters at the website of the luxury auto-maker Lexus: https://www.lexus.co.uk/discover-lexus/lexus-stories/power-of-two#NextSteps. The tapas-style presentation serves up some real little treats as the two share thoughts and experiences around topics from power to music. How do you like your car ads? Surprising and elliptical? This one's for you! Lexus UK, luxury cars, Lord Sebastian Coe, Alex Haydock-Wilson, UK athletics, British track athletes, car ads, Digitas UK 2020-06-02T09:10:32Z https://addvertising.org/chen-kun-reveals-what-s-more-important-to-him-than-results. https://youtu.be/pLfaTVGMPdE https://youtu.be/pLfaTVGMPdE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pLfaTVGMPdE/hqdefault.jpg Chen Kun reveals what's more important to him than results A conversation with Chinese actor Chen Kun, who made his name in TV dramas 'Love Story in Shanghai' and 'The Story of a Noble Family'. Better known to international audiences through the movies 'The Knot' and 'Painted Skin', the 44-year-old, who is a role model for aspiring young Chinese actors, delves deep in the two minutes of interview, explaining what's most important to him at this stage in life. The conversation is part of a series called 'What Moves You Makes You' in collaboration with luxury gifts/goods company Montblanc, famed for its pens and travel items. Do you like the elliptical approach, presenting interesting content around a personality rather than traditional ads promoting pictures or slogans about Montblanc products? Montblanc, Chinese actor Chen Kun, Chinese acting school, China culture, Aloys Chen, Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam 2021-05-01T02:28:27Z https://addvertising.org/problem-w-kosmosie. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IYMOgn3C9Ag https://www.youtube.com/embed/IYMOgn3C9Ag https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IYMOgn3C9Ag/hqdefault.jpg Problem w kosmosie Fasolka niebezpieczna nawet w kosmosie! beans, space, monster 2021-05-13T09:46:26Z https://addvertising.org/luxury-bunkers-redefine-living-fully. https://youtu.be/_s12KMTj1RE https://youtu.be/_s12KMTj1RE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_s12KMTj1RE/hqdefault.jpg Luxury bunkers redefine living fully "Whatever is happening in the world outside, you can rest easy and live fully," promises this ad. Sounds good? It's a promotion for Oppidum high-security bunkers. Intended for the ultra-wealthy, judging by the nature of the owner's 'most precious possessions' - a fleet of expensive vehicles and such - the underground strongholds offer a safe retreat from "ballistic, environmental and civil threats". What do you think of the ad, which takes a movie-like format engendering threat and fear followed by triumphant escape and lovely lifestyle as a result of implied courage and good choices? The company says that it "brings a paradigm shift to high-end personal protection. Unlike a purely functional bunker, which is an exclusively practical contingency against rare and unlikely scenarios, Oppidum adds value to the owner’s primary residence by offering facilities such as a private art gallery, secure meeting lounge, comfortable bedroom suites, bespoke spa and other leisure amenities for everyday peacetime use." Insidious, inspiring, indifferent, indefensible? Oppidum luxury bunkers, high-security bunkers, personal protection 2024-12-03T19:48:23Z https://addvertising.org/official-holidays-are-coming-coca-cola-christmas-advert-2016. https://www.youtube.com/embed/owVXyuR8JOE https://www.youtube.com/embed/owVXyuR8JOE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/owVXyuR8JOE/hqdefault.jpg Official Holidays are Coming Coca-Cola Christmas advert 2016 It's officially Christmas when this advert comes on TV.? #HolidaysAreComing Christmas, cocacola, holidaysarecoming, christmasspirit 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/samsung-unfolds-heart-pumping-nostalgia-in-new-generation-love-story. https://youtu.be/lNcMCwuBw_E https://youtu.be/lNcMCwuBw_E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lNcMCwuBw_E/hqdefault.jpg Samsung unfolds heart-pumping nostalgia in new generation love story Something for everyone except hardened anti-teccies in this holiday 2021 commercial for South Korean electronics giant Samsung as the latest generation of smartphones unfold their feelings. Are we watching a hidden love story, insidious influencing, a festive sprinkling of magic - any or all of the above? The ad is backed with a soundtrack of the Backstreet Boys '90s hit 'I Want It That Way', leaving the 'It' to our individual imaginations. It's hard not to be beguiled by the heart-pumping visuals and the attribution of emotion to chunks of tech kit. Does it strike a responsive chord with you, or are you just thinking this is simply sexualisation of smartphones and commercial cynicism that touches more wallets than hearts? Non-cynics are loving the 'open your heart, open your gifts, make a surprising discovery' message. Samsung Z Fold 3, Samsung holiday commercial 2021, Christmas ads 2021, next generation smartphones, Weiden & Kennedy Amsterdman, W+K 2022-02-12T20:20:47Z https://addvertising.org/franklin-eugene-pixellates-milan-menswear. https://youtu.be/BV7xyghUd0o https://youtu.be/BV7xyghUd0o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BV7xyghUd0o/hqdefault.jpg Franklin Eugene Pixellates Milan Menswear Global U.S. fashion brand Franklin Eugene shakes up the lookbook with this fast-firing campaign for its menswear 2019/20. What effect does it have on you? Dynamic and inspiring, or a bit headache inducing? Franklin Eugene, men's fashion, Milan Fashion Week Men 2019, fashion ads 2019-01-15T08:24:56Z https://addvertising.org/dance-fight-scene-that-turns-out-better-than-you-think. https://youtu.be/Q-pHVuLkYA4 https://youtu.be/Q-pHVuLkYA4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q-pHVuLkYA4/hqdefault.jpg Dance-fight scene that turns out 'Better Than You Think' Ooh, looks like a high-school brawl in the making, but... Watch the 48 seconds to find out how this unfolds. If you're likely to turn your nose up at the idea of microwaveable burgers, this short dance-fight ad may just change your mind. ‘Better than you think’ is the simple message, designed to challenge negative perceptions of the Rustlers burger product by pointing out that in fact that are made with 100% British and Irish beef. What do you think? Good fun but won't change your attitudes? Wouldn't touch meat no matter where it's sourced? Or, hey, that's clever, I'll give a Rustler a try? Rustlers Better Than You Think, funny ads, Rustlers burgers, Jeff Low, Biscuit Filmworks, Droga5 2021-03-27T09:41:14Z https://addvertising.org/spike-lee-joint-for-coach. https://youtu.be/dnxG_VQCFGk https://youtu.be/dnxG_VQCFGk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dnxG_VQCFGk/hqdefault.jpg Spike Lee Joint for Coach Director Spike Lee, who won his first Oscar (best adapted screenplay) in 2019 for 'BlacKkKLansman', directs U.S. actor Michael B Jordan ('Black Panther') in this short #WordsMatter for luxury accessories and design company Coach. 'Growing up I used to say Coach Words Matter, Michael B Jordan, Spike Lee commercial, 2019-03-01T06:04:28Z https://addvertising.org/jeremy-corbyn-to-stand-as-independent-to-end-horrible-corrupt-arid-years. https://youtu.be/ZpW0layQjRE https://youtu.be/ZpW0layQjRE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZpW0layQjRE/hqdefault.jpg Jeremy Corbyn to stand as independent to end "horrible, corrupt, arid years" Long-standing British MP (Member of Parliament) and former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn makes his announcement to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming General Election (July 4th, 2024). Last year he was banned from representing Labour (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65102128) on the grounds of alleged anti-semitism in the party of which he's been a key figure for 40 years. However, his 'for the many, not the few' slogan still stands strong, as does his track record of anti-war, pro-community campaigning. What do you think of this manifesto piece, in which he reiterates his commitment to demoncracy and to the people of London's Islington North area, which he has represented for decades? Corbyn's calm demeanour has been mocked in the past by critics as making him 'unelectable', but supporters are not the only ones in the mood for a general change, and the UK is not the only country where a long-suffering population is expressing anger and disgust over a system where two main political parties deliver strident public performances yet manifest remarkably similar policies and approaches. Does a simple public expression of dedication to democracy ring more true these days than ever before? Are people seeking trustworthiness more then ever? And if so, where can it be found? Jeremy Corbyn independent, Corbyn runs as independent 2024, UK elections, UK politics, Labour party Britain, independent candidates 2024-08-28T11:08:24Z https://addvertising.org/stuntman-cheats-death. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1PEVL-__Z4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1PEVL-__Z4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1PEVL-__Z4/hqdefault.jpg Stuntman cheats Death Insurance company Geico serves up another amusing one. The Martin Agency, It's what you do, Geico insurance ads, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/and-or-clothes-at-john-lewis-only. https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6-H_kRzTkc https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6-H_kRzTkc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o6-H_kRzTkc/hqdefault.jpg AND/OR clothes at John Lewis only An upbeat 1-minute spot for a new range at John Lewis. Worth it just for the body-swaying music by French singer Jain. Adam&EveDDB, John Lewis exclusive womenswear, And/Or range at John Lewis, denim womenswear, Jain Makeba album 2018-06-03T23:18:59Z https://addvertising.org/first-autistic-barbie-this-doll-s-making-me-feel-sane-and-heard. https://youtu.be/dEuPT2hX0lg https://youtu.be/dEuPT2hX0lg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dEuPT2hX0lg/hqdefault.jpg First autistic Barbie: "This doll's making me feel sane and heard" From being a rare diagnosis, autism has become acknowledged as a common neurodevelopmental condition: an estimated 75 million people - 1% of the world’s population - have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Boys are three times more likely to be affected than girls. According to Google AI Overview, "Autism rates have dramatically increased over the last 50 years, from 2-4 per 10,000 people in the 1960s/70s to around 1 in 36 children in the U.S.". Various reasons are given for the steep increase in diagnoses, including better awareness and autism's categorisation as a spectrum disorder. Launched in 1959 as the first doll with adult roles and personas, Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades, taking on various iterations to reflect and keep pace with societal trends. Its parent company Mattel has now launched its first autistic Barbie, which it introduces here: "In partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the new autistic Barbie doll was designed with thoughtful care and deep insight - recognizing that this doll represents how individuals on the autism spectrum may experience, process and express the world around them, and that every experience is unique. Barbie is teaming up with advocates for the autistic community, including mother-daughter duo Precious and Mikko Mirage, autism advocate and creative entrepreneur Madison Marilla and autistic fashion designer and visual artist Aarushi Pratap, to celebrate their lived experiences and lifestyles. The intentional design choices include a new face sculpt with a gentle side gaze, articulated elbows and wrists for natural hand movements, and a sensory-sensitive dress. Her soft pinstripe outfit, flat shoes, and low-contrast colors were created for comfort, while accessories include noise-canceling headphones, a spinning finger-clip fidget, and a symbol-based AAC tablet to represent real tools used for sensory regulation and communication. This doll invites more children to see themselves in Barbie and serves as a joyful reminder that every way of experiencing the world is unique and that every child’s potential is limitless". Interestingly, one of Barbie's most notable adjustments in appearance came in 1971 when "the doll's eyes were adjusted to look forwards rather than having the demure sideways glance of the original model" (Wikipedia). What do you think of the ad - does it do a good job of reflecting the nuances of this new Barbie? First Autistic Barbie Doll, Mattel autistic Barbie, children's toys, autistic children's play, autism toys 2026-01-12T12:05:19Z https://addvertising.org/burger-king-unveils-whopper-of-a-secret. https://youtu.be/BfEEY1nmW8o https://youtu.be/BfEEY1nmW8o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BfEEY1nmW8o/hqdefault.jpg Burger King unveils 'Whopper of a Secret' Fast-food outlet Burger King has been having a sneaky laugh up its sleeve all year long during 2019 - watch the video to find out how they slipped one over on rival McDonald's and tell us what you think! Five-star rating, too secret for its own good, who cares? Does it actually make you think twice about buying a Big Mac? Burger King, Whopper of a Secret, burgers, fast food, amusing ads, BBH 2022-04-26T08:08:40Z https://addvertising.org/saab-1988-ad. https://youtu.be/xiwNSJXaaqo https://youtu.be/xiwNSJXaaqo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xiwNSJXaaqo/hqdefault.jpg Saab 1988 ad Saab tv ad 1988 Aircraft car 2026-02-02T23:21:01Z https://addvertising.org/manscaped-helps-men-shave-south-of-the-equator. https://youtu.be/ZN7lsk8Kf8I https://youtu.be/ZN7lsk8Kf8I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZN7lsk8Kf8I/hqdefault.jpg Manscaped helps men shave 'south of the Equator' Women are well catered for in the intimate shaving department but it's relatively new in the men's hygiene sector. US company Manscaped promotes its trimmer with amusing situations involving the Grooming Guru. In this case, the Guru points out what needs to be taken care of to an unshaven castaway who's desperate for a different kind of rescue - from the desert island where he's stranded. It's a three-minute watch but a fun one for the coffee break, and if you like the style and/or YouTuber 'Angry Joe' Vargas, who plays the Grooming Guru, check out the Manscaped 2.0 ad too: https://youtu.be/yyDK61BELKA. Does the ad work for you? Do you like the humorous approach? Manscaped, Grooming Guru, Joe Vargas, men's hygiene, men's shaving trimmer, masculinity, funny ads 2020-08-05T09:12:32Z https://addvertising.org/dead-men-talking. https://www.youtube.com/embed/abpKwEfPMYw https://www.youtube.com/embed/abpKwEfPMYw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/abpKwEfPMYw/hqdefault.jpg Dead Men Talking Accident car 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/health-and-safety-made-amusing. https://youtu.be/TDY6mLtVaAw https://youtu.be/TDY6mLtVaAw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TDY6mLtVaAw/hqdefault.jpg Health and safety made amusing New Zealand's workplace health and safety regulator, WorkSafe, gets a serious message across using comedian D’Angelo Martin and his friend and workmate, junior weightlifter Montel Tivoli, as Safe Guy characters. Time to speak out and up for each other, says the ad - Maori workforce members are 43% more likely to sustain injury at work than non-Maori. Effective ad? WorkSafe New Zealand, Maori men, D’Angelo Martin, Montel Tivoli, whānau, workplace health and safety, FCB New Zealand 2021-11-05T08:37:33Z https://addvertising.org/boris-johnson-throws-his-weight-behind-obesity-campaign. https://youtu.be/RqJ85c9M0d0 https://youtu.be/RqJ85c9M0d0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RqJ85c9M0d0/hqdefault.jpg Boris Johnson throws his weight behind obesity campaign After British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was hospitalised for COVID-19 coronavirus treatment, he acknowledged that being fat had put him at increased risk. He has since lost several pounds by taking up jogging, and his government has now launched a national obesity strategy to help improve the overall health of Brits - of whom approximately two thirds are overweight and more than one in four obese. Turning his back on his earlier criticisms of 'nanny state' health initiatives by previous governments, Johnson backs this NHS Better Health campaign by Public Health England, which shows diverse people bridging the gap between needing to take some action and actually taking it. As the prime minister is showing by personal example, you don't need fancy gear or gym memberships to get out and walk/run, or stay in and stretch/jump. The campaign is accompanied by other measures, such as moves to reduce the nation's intake of foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS): a ban on advertising 'junk food' at children's peak TV watching time, for example, and obliging supermarkets to apply 'two for the price of one' offers to healthy foods rather than ready-made meals and sugary treats. What do you think? Excellent move in the right direction? NHS Better Health, Public Health England, fighting fat, getting healthier UK, Boris Johnson obesity, weight loss, overweight Britain, M&C Saatchi 2020-08-05T09:11:08Z https://addvertising.org/everything-starts-with-a-y. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMSfW3SxKlk https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMSfW3SxKlk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NMSfW3SxKlk/hqdefault.jpg Everything starts with a Y... Philosophical approach to presenting its new fragrance 'Y' from high-end fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. Pretentious or engaging? BETC Luxe, Yves Saint Laurent Y cologne for men, Y fragrance ad 2017, fashion brand fragrances, perfume commercials 2019-12-26T14:42:25Z https://addvertising.org/get-out-of-the-habito-with-fresh-mortgage-advice. https://youtu.be/SNKl47pMIY8 https://youtu.be/SNKl47pMIY8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SNKl47pMIY8/hqdefault.jpg Get out of the Habito with fresh mortgage advice We all know that applying for a mortgage can be soul destroying - just take a look at the ad - but how about taking a fresh approach...? Habito, Uncommon Creative Studio, mortgage advice, Jimbo Phillips 2018-10-08T08:11:09Z https://addvertising.org/getting-kwiffed. https://www.youtube.com/embed/a9d5Und3jnw https://www.youtube.com/embed/a9d5Und3jnw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a9d5Und3jnw/hqdefault.jpg Getting Kwiffed Amusing one from sports betting app Kwiff. Droga5 London, Kwiff betting app, amusing betting ads, funny Kwiff commercial 2017, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/what-do-dead-whales-and-your-morning-coffee-have-in-common. https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4YuxR0K9gU https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4YuxR0K9gU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R4YuxR0K9gU/hqdefault.jpg What do dead whales and your morning coffee have in common? As a six-tonne whale is found dead on a Spanish beach after ingesting 64 pounds of plastic waste, here's an ad for a product that can at least help us reduce the 100 billion single-use coffee cups that we put into the oceans each year. Does it inspire you to take some easy positive action for the good of our planet? Ecoffee cup, ocean plastic, single-use coffee cups, reusable coffee cups, bamboo coffee cup 2018-06-03T12:12:10Z https://addvertising.org/working-women-and-wonderland. https://youtu.be/j3G0UCk3DFA https://youtu.be/j3G0UCk3DFA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j3G0UCk3DFA/hqdefault.jpg Working women and Wonderland Britain's national broadcaster BBC One has stirred up controversy with this two-minute self-promoting film for Christmas 2018. While some praise the message of cherishing time with loved ones, others are lambasting it for its portrayal of working women. Take a look and let us know what you think. BBC One Wonderland, Christmas 2018 ads, working women, women in ads, parenting 2018-12-13T12:23:43Z https://addvertising.org/free-like-a-bird. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bRL3XnSAS9w https://www.youtube.com/embed/bRL3XnSAS9w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bRL3XnSAS9w/hqdefault.jpg Free like a bird... Witty car ad. 1'20 watch. fiat 124 spider, wyclef jean, camera on eagle, fiat sports car, FCB CHicago 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/mazda-mx-5-a-one-minute-wonder. https://youtu.be/y8Fzu7OvfnQ https://youtu.be/y8Fzu7OvfnQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y8Fzu7OvfnQ/hqdefault.jpg Mazda MX-5, a one-minute wonder? As in 'wonder if/where I can get one'.... That'll be the response from those who like their sportscars compact, attractive and efficient. The same applies to those who like commercials that way. How often do we see a car ad that's not all about notions of freedom within bloated, super-sized, heavily upholstered vehicles whose interiors are pretty much dominated by massive infotainment screens? You've guessed it - I do like looking at sports or just smaller cars. And I'm not the only one - there's a growing trend in the direction of less bulky cars. Yes, we can all appreciate the convenience of being able to look down on others - often in the name of 'safety' - from our vehicles, plus have plenty of space for golf clubs, sports kit, artworks, fishing tackle, and other appurtenances of modern life, but whatever yur regular vehicle, do you feel the appeal of this neat little number? Colouring and sound drive home the mood of intimacy with the car and the experience of driving which doesn't often come across in car commercials. Retro-futuristic? Mazda MX 5, Mazda 2024, sportscar commercials, sportscars 2024, convertible roadster 2024-08-28T11:09:49Z https://addvertising.org/dior-meets-d-air-for-chic-wearable-tech. https://youtu.be/ajkm6iBuw0U https://youtu.be/ajkm6iBuw0U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ajkm6iBuw0U/hqdefault.jpg Dior meets D-Air for chic wearable tech Technology struts the catwalk in this Autumn/Winter collection by luxury fashion house Dior, in collaboration with Italian company D-Air Lab. Founded in 1946 by Christian Dior, the French firm marries tech with tradition in this 'intelligent clothing' display. D-Air Lab's mission is to "Advocate and deliver safety for people in everyday activities", and this takes the chic shape of airbags, ergonomic panels and integrated electronics for the Dior runway of the future. What do you think of the ad? More and more top fashion houses are collaborating to bring their creativity off the catwalks, pages and posters, and into the everyday lives of motorbikers, skiers and others engaged in an active lifestyle. Is it a step in the direction of over-branding, a little too far removed from classic chic, or a tantalising glimpse of a fantastic future? Dior and D-Air Lab, wearable tech, luxury fashion, tech and fashion, Maria Grazia Chiuri 2022-03-07T10:58:02Z https://addvertising.org/what-s-rolex-doing-in-the-cote-d-ivoire. https://youtu.be/vRGM02zygr4 https://youtu.be/vRGM02zygr4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vRGM02zygr4/hqdefault.jpg What's Rolex doing in the Côte d’Ivoire? In this three-minute campaign, Inza Koné explains his mission to help people and Nature successfully coexist, and to protect one of Côte d’Ivoire’s last remaining ancient rainforests, Tanoé-Ehy. In 2006, this pursuit led him to establish a conservation programme with 11 local communities, and, in 2021, Tanoé-Ehy was named a natural reserve collectively managed and owned by the communities. Koné, a 2023 Rolex Awards Laureate, believes that conservation and human well-being are inextricably linked and he supports sustainable livelihoods in Tanoé-Ehy, including growing and processing cassava products, a popular food in Côte d’Ivoire. The Rolex Awards were established in 1976 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Oyster, the first waterproof watch and an important milestone in watchmaking. The luxury brand explains that the Awards were "designed to fill a void in corporate philanthropy by supporting exceptional individuals around the world, pioneers who had no or little access to traditional funding and were responding to major challenges with original and innovative projects that advance human knowledge and well-being. transformed lives and communities". What do you think of the footage? Were you aware of the Rolex Awards? Rolex watches are valued not just as precious timepieces but as good investments thanks to their sustained capacity to out-perform traditional financial assets. Prices begin at around US$5,000, rising up fast to the six-figure range and up into the 'On Request' stratosphere for the most coveted collections. Rolex Awards 2023, Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, Tanoé-Ehy rainforest, Côte d’Ivoire, environment, luxury watches, luxury brands and social purpose 2024-08-28T11:14:01Z https://addvertising.org/more-ads-from-india. https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3PfE0FW2FE https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3PfE0FW2FE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I3PfE0FW2FE/hqdefault.jpg More ads from India 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/snoring-tape-holds-out-hope-of-improved-sleep-and-intimacy. https://youtu.be/Nv8f-41-VtM https://youtu.be/Nv8f-41-VtM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nv8f-41-VtM/hqdefault.jpg Snoring: Tape holds out hope of improved sleep and intimacy Anyone with a partner who snores will instantly relate to this ad. As will most snorers themselves: it's commonly acknowledged now that sleep is important to us living our best life, and that although different patterns work for different people, constant interruption or deprivation is just, well.... torture. We did wonder whether to put this campaign into our Controversial or Amusing category - what do you think? The deciding factor was that the name of the product, while blackly amusing and definitely an attention-grabber, is also redolent of the threat of death or injury. Yes, we realise that that's what makes it effective. Anyway, up to you how you interpret the couples-focused ad, which is the first from Hostage Tape, and apparently inspired by the personal journey of founder Alex Neist. Hostage Tape is the official sleep aid for mixed martial arts organisation UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship),and is proving popular with those whose facial hair defeats other sleep tapes. The brand also stresses that the tape is made of a breathable fabric that allows air to rush in only during a crisis. Hostage Tape Unlock Your Intimacy With Mouth Tape, sleep and relationships, mouth and nose strips, snoring partner, snoring tape, snore relief, anti-snore tape, RedHaus Design 2024-08-29T08:27:31Z https://addvertising.org/will-this-get-kids-eating-their-vegetables. https://youtu.be/nZ9Ouwbpcm8 https://youtu.be/nZ9Ouwbpcm8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nZ9Ouwbpcm8/hqdefault.jpg Will this get kids eating their vegetables? Radical new approach to encouraging children to eat their veg - take a look at the one-minute British ad and let us know what you think of it. This new strategy is designed in response to the rise in childhood obesity and diet related diseases with recent research finding 96% of teenagers and 80% of primary school age children don ITV and Veg Power, children's health, eating vegetables, obesity in children, adam&eveDDB, funny ads, Pulse Films 2019-01-25T06:27:06Z https://addvertising.org/nhs-at-70-we-ll-just-keep-on-fighting. https://youtu.be/paUzAOCw228 https://youtu.be/paUzAOCw228 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/paUzAOCw228/hqdefault.jpg NHS at 70: "We'll just keep on fighting" As Britain's National Health Service (NHS) turns 70, its own choir - comprised of doctors, nurses, other healthcare workers and patients from all over the UK - puts out a strong message in the face of under-funding and cutbacks. The NHS was launched on 5 July 1948 by the then Health Secretary, Aneurin Bevan, at Park Hospital in Manchester (known today as Trafford General Hospital). For the first time, hospitals, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, opticians and dentists were brought together under one umbrella to provide services free of charge at the point of delivery. Not only Brits but other nations point to its mission and heritage with pride; many have an uplifting story to tell related to their health care under it. What do you think of the National Health Singers' rendition of the specially created song 'Won't Let Go' and the message it carries? NHS 70, Britain National Health Service, National Health Singers, healthcare for all, Mark De-Lisser, Clare Dove 2018-07-05T05:37:54Z https://addvertising.org/mozilla-sounds-the-alarm-at-crossroads-for-the-future-of-the-internet. https://youtu.be/jeu0oKBThMg https://youtu.be/jeu0oKBThMg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jeu0oKBThMg/hqdefault.jpg Mozilla sounds the alarm at "crossroads for the future of the internet" “Big tech has gotten too big,” Mozilla tech company says. “We need you. We need people who understand what it is to be part of something larger than themselves. People who love the internet and appreciate its magic. People who are looking for a company they can support because we are all on the same side.” With a view to enabling change, the company, which was founded in 1998 as a non-profit and has its own Manifesto - https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/manifesto/ - has launched a campaign titled 'Unfck the Internet'. What do you think of it? "They didn’t forget a letter there," says Mozilla. "The ‘u’ is you, because it’s a call to arms, not a defeatist moan." They've laid out five actions on their own website which we can all take to get the initiative underway, and there's certainly a zany, upbeat tone to the call to action: “It’s time to unfck the internet. For our kids, for society, for the climate. For the cats.” Will it change your browsing or online behaviour, or are you already a devoted Firefoxer? Mozilla Unfck the Internet, Mozilla Firefox non-profit, changing the internet for better, future of the internet 2020-10-19T13:03:56Z https://addvertising.org/white-top-wit-from-guinness-as-pubs-re-open. https://youtu.be/_8tmo-2cbKU https://youtu.be/_8tmo-2cbKU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_8tmo-2cbKU/hqdefault.jpg White-top wit from Guinness as pubs re-open If you've been seeing that thick foaming white top to a glass of dark Guinness in everything over the lockdown months, you'll relate to this one straightaway. Perhaps even non-stout fans will get the gentle wit. The classic song ‘Always On My Mind’ forms an appropriate backdrop for the messa ge.The prospect of pubs re-opening paves the way for gatherings in the original setting that 'facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of networks and communities' (adapted from the definition of social media). What do you think of the campaign? Do you know that cat? Guinness Welcome Back, pubs reopen UK, UK pubs, hospitality and COVID, AMV BBDO 2021-05-13T13:03:06Z https://addvertising.org/chrissy-teigen-john-legend-throw-goodbye-old-luxury-party. https://youtu.be/WTcXkxbukuk https://youtu.be/WTcXkxbukuk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WTcXkxbukuk/hqdefault.jpg Chrissy Teigen, John Legend throw 'Goodbye, Old Luxury' party Automaker Genesis USA gets in on the Super Bowl 2020 action - almost as much about the commercials as the sport these days - with a promo for its first SUV. US personalities Chrissy Teigen and John Legend sprinkle some humor in with the elegance as the GV80 misses its stylish entrance at this particular party. Word has it Hyundai's luxury arm Genesis will be producing an electrified SUV in 2021. Meantime, what do we think of how this little item is presented? Genesis USA, Super Bowl ads 2020, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, driving, luxury vehicles, Innocean 2020-01-30T12:20:22Z https://addvertising.org/simon-pegg-backs-campaign-against-over-fishing. https://youtu.be/EAnopLNMB8A https://youtu.be/EAnopLNMB8A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EAnopLNMB8A/hqdefault.jpg Simon Pegg backs campaign against over-fishing After months spent investigating and documenting what's going on in so-called Marine Protected Areas around Britain, environmental organisation Greenpeace teamed up with local small-scale fishermen to campaign against the ravages of over-fishing. English actor, comedian and scriptwriter Simon Pegg - known internationally for his role as a quirky sidekick to Tom Cruise's action-man character in the 'Mission Impossible' movies - endorses the new movement to protect the seas along with associated livelihoods. 'High & Dry' tells the story of "what’s really going on out in our oceans and how it’s affecting fishermen's lives", says Pegg, who spent a day with Greenpeace patrolling the English Channel for fly shooters as part of Operation Ocean. "Local fishermen with smaller boats had told the crew that the infamous fly shooters could catch more in an hour than they could catch in a year and that they were ruining our livelihoods and our oceans' health," he says. "As a kid, we never used to go abroad, we used to go to Devon. You're never that far from the sea in this country; we're a little island, it's a huge part of who we are. I think it's very important that it be protected. And that starts with me and you. We need to make noise because the politicians just aren’t doing enough and we need them to act quickly." Does the campaign footage encourage you to do that? Or does the political/ Brexit aspect of '30 years of over-fishing rules' bother you? Perhaps you just like the view expressed by one of the fishermen in the movement, that we need to look back and learn from the old ways in order to protect and live with the Earth in healthy harmony? Greenpeace High & Dry, Simon Pegg Greenpeace, Operation Ocean, over-fishing British waters, UK fishermen, environment, marine life, environmental activism 2022-02-02T10:29:45Z https://addvertising.org/india-s-independence-day-2022-painting-a-different-picture. https://youtu.be/NLKaEo1O9RE https://youtu.be/NLKaEo1O9RE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NLKaEo1O9RE/hqdefault.jpg India's Independence Day 2022: Painting a different picture? August 15 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of India's independence from the rule of the British Raj. What do you think of this ad, which highlights the common habit of spitting in public places? Spittle from paan - a popular chewing paste made from betel leaves - is particularly hard to shift, with even high-pressure cleaning only removing 90% of the dried stain. One London council with a high number of Indian residents launched a campaign in 2010 titled ‘It’s Nasty Man: Don’t Spit Paan’ to curb a habit which was reportedly costing it £20,000 a year in cleaning costs. This campaign to celebrate India's Independence Day 2022 is from JSW Paints. It met with a lively and mixed reception: some think the neatly-made point and emotional undertone is brilliant; others prefer not to see the practice of public spitting highlighted or politicised; and there is also controversy around its provenance as a group of young creators claimed it ripped off their entry for India's National Film Development Corporation short film competition a few years previously. Your response? JSW Paints Think Beautiful, ‘Jab Soch Sundar Hogi Tabhi To Desh Sundar Hoga’, spitting in public, paan spittle, controversial ads, TBWA India 2022-08-22T06:51:34Z https://addvertising.org/mirror-hog. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2afTmPt9egw https://www.youtube.com/embed/2afTmPt9egw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2afTmPt9egw/hqdefault.jpg Mirror Hog Have you ever been afraid to go to the gym for fear of being judged? The American gym franchise, Planet Fitness provides a humorous advert that makes fun of the stereotypical gym junkie in hopes that those who normally feel afraid of the gym can fell that they can fit in at Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness, Hill Holiday, Web Films, Gym 2020-04-26T19:41:21Z https://addvertising.org/obesity-system-is-feeding-our-failure. https://youtu.be/iOXWmZbA2Io https://youtu.be/iOXWmZbA2Io https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iOXWmZbA2Io/hqdefault.jpg Obesity: System is "feeding our failure" According to a direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare provider. This is the first Super Bowl ad from Hims & Hers, and as you'd expect given the financial investment needed to get onto the coveted commercials roster, it's cleverly constructed. The visuals back a compelling message that appeals, impacts, and reassures. "The system wasn’t built to help us," says Hims. "It was designed to keep us sick and stuck. It offers one-size-fits-all solutions that ignore your needs and don’t deliver lasting results. It restricts access to care with red-tape and inflated prices, and obscures the truth while downplaying the dangers of keeping us this way". All of which is a very appealing summary to many people. Now for the reassurance: "Hims is fighting back. We offer weight loss care that’s accessible, affordable, and trusted by medical experts. Care that’s tailored to your needs for long-term success. Care that prioritizes your health and safety as a priority. Care that makes you feel great in your body—because that’s what you deserve". Tens of millions of viewers will be watching the February 9 sports event that brings friends, family and friends around screens for a memorable annual gathering. Commercials are often focused around the snacks and beverages that are being consumed, so this message is a bold one in more ways than one. Is it just shifting the blame, without really tackling the obesity problem? Many people would argue that Hims and similar companies empower consumers by allowing them to make virtual appointments with healthcare providers and obtain prescriptions for generic drugs. Cutting out - and simultaneously becoming - the middleman. Does the ad speak to/for you? Hims stresses that it offers "a holistic program that includes nutrition support, technological tools, and medication kits including customized compounded medications or compounded GLP-1 injections, prescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate for you". Hims Big Games Commercial, Hims & Hers, US obesity, Super Bowl commercials 2025 2025-01-29T09:48:05Z https://addvertising.org/ed-norton-brings-motherless-brooklyn-to-the-uk. https://youtu.be/aTjVtxs7QAQ https://youtu.be/aTjVtxs7QAQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aTjVtxs7QAQ/hqdefault.jpg Ed Norton brings 'Motherless Brooklyn' to the UK It went on general release in the USA on November 1, 2019, but actor/director Edward Norton unleashes 'Motherless Brooklyn' on the UK and other European countries in early December. This spot includes glimpses from the movie plus commentary from Norton and other actors such as William Dafoe and Alec Baldwin. Do you prefer this kind of informative trailer+ format, or do you prefer to see the trailer and/or the film without any explanations first? Motherless Brooklyn, Ed Norton, Jonathan Lethem, Tourette's Syndrome, 1950s New York, movie trailers, William Dafoe, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin 2019-11-29T10:50:58Z https://addvertising.org/pup-peroni-serving-up-the-right-kind-of-drool. https://youtu.be/Nv6GVTCP1ZA https://youtu.be/Nv6GVTCP1ZA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nv6GVTCP1ZA/hqdefault.jpg Pup-Peroni: Serving up 'the right kind of drool'.... And the right kind of 1984, come to that. US dog treat company Pup-Peroni - founded in the year often associated with George Orwell's increasingly pertinent dystopian novel - keys into contemporary trends with this gentle parody of social media influencers. We've all seen or been That Person taking pics of their food while eating out, and sharing comments to nobody or everybody via a smartphone in real-time. This time, it's the canine influencers who get to have their say- and it may not be what you'd expect! Good fun, clever, appealing to many different types of people - what do you think? The company says: "Right from the start, we’ve believed that the friendships we share with our dogs are unmatched, one-of-a-kind experiences. That’s why we strive to make our dog treats so delicious — because we want every treating moment you spend together to be totally irresistible". Pup-Peroni Treat the Best to the Best, dog treat ads, dog care, pet care, dog treats, director LJ Johnson, BBH USA 2025-08-12T13:24:46Z https://addvertising.org/my-morning-after. https://youtu.be/51uO4-3JBws https://youtu.be/51uO4-3JBws https://i.ytimg.com/vi/51uO4-3JBws/hqdefault.jpg My morning after... "There remains a cultural stigma around emergency contraception and this campaign aims to break down those barriers and empower women to make the right decision for them, without fear of judgement." Is this statement something you agree with or contest? All comments welcome. ellaOne, Havas London, HRA Pharma, morning after pill 2024-10-17T12:17:20Z https://addvertising.org/mental-health-vw-calls-on-public-to-down-tools. https://youtu.be/DNV6hOyGfwc https://youtu.be/DNV6hOyGfwc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DNV6hOyGfwc/hqdefault.jpg Mental health: VW calls on public to down tools What do you think of this light-touch visual representation of a message to all of us to stop overworking? The collaboration between vehicle maker VW and Mental Health UK presents pretty compelling images with nobody in sight to illustrate how our work lives should look - i.e. close up shop properly when your work day is done. Do you find the imagery and the message relaxing and one you're on board with? Already ahead of the wave on that? Or are you one of those who believe in working while nobody else is, for best results? Whatever our views, it's hard to argue with the idea that we need to look out for our mental wellbeing in confusing and often distressing times. And whatever our trade or profession, the use of tools like pliers and cement mixers to make the point is a lot more effective for most of us than watching a computer/mobile power down. VW says: “It’s vital that we allow ourselves enough time to switch off from work. The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the lines between work and life causing a dangerous imbalance, whether that’s struggling to log-off when working from home or battling to keep pace with increased workload. We hope by raising awareness through our #DownTools campaign, we can encourage people to make their mental health a priority, because ultimately we work better when we feel better.” Mental Health UK is offering a range of services in association with the campaign, including support for those with money worries, and those of us in the UK may see related billboards showing the slogan 'Bring the Shutters Down' on high street shop shutter paintings by mural artist Peter Barber. Hm, could that backfire in the sense that Covid restrictions have already sadly brought the shutters down on so many small businesses? Be that as it may, look me in the eye and tell me you don't relate to those wellies... VW and Mental Health UK, Down Tools campaign, mental health UK, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, mural artist Peter Barber, BBH 2021-11-24T13:42:59Z https://addvertising.org/kinnell-can-t-even-take-a-photo-without-offending-someone. https://youtu.be/TwOGMNrFBiM https://youtu.be/TwOGMNrFBiM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TwOGMNrFBiM/hqdefault.jpg Kinnell, can't even take a photo without offending someone.... Australian actor and writer Troy Kinne - currently best known for his TV show 'Kinne' - is asked to take a photo of a group of friends. All seems innocent enough to start with, but the 1'30" promo soon morphs into a dystopian version of the old saying 'You can't please all of the people all of the time'. More like 'You can't please any of the people any of the time' in today's no-offence-to-anyone environment, it posits. Troy Kinne, satire, Australian humour, PC humour, comedy, political correctness 2019-07-21T11:13:37Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-s-social-media-challenge. https://youtu.be/grTQHDlcI2w https://youtu.be/grTQHDlcI2w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/grTQHDlcI2w/hqdefault.jpg IKEA's social media challenge IKEA in Spain has put out this family quiz show ad for Christmas 2018 - take a look to see how it plays out and let us know what you think! The Swedish home assembly furniture giant is putting its money where its mouth is by suspending its own social media activity for a week over the holiday season. IKEA Spain, Christmas 2018, anuncios navidad, MRM McCann, social media effects, families, #DesconectarparaConectar 2018-12-05T08:34:45Z https://addvertising.org/paddy-power-tackles-the-oil-in-loyal-of-billionaire-football-club-owners. https://youtu.be/DG27kweuXJw https://youtu.be/DG27kweuXJw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DG27kweuXJw/hqdefault.jpg Paddy Power tackles 'the oil in loyal' of billionaire football club owners With dozens of top football teams now owned by billionaires, many people feel that the beautiful game has moved too far away from its grass roots. At the same tie, there's no denying that money talks,and a pricey purchase can fire up the most die-hard, down-to-erth fans. Gambling company Paddy Power takes on the trend with this ad, saying: “Football has put the oil in loyal of late, with fans changing their tune faster than Jordan Henderson when a Saudi-backed billionaire rolls up in their gold-plated sports car. We couldn’t resist a sheik-y dig at the utter absurdity of it all. And don’t even get me started on Jay-Z! But at the heart of this advert is the excitement of the start of season that fans of all clubs feel up and down the country. Football, you gotta love it.” Agree or disagree? Or are you just enjoying the challenge to a trend which has seen football become a major money machine? Paddy Power billionaire owners, Premier League 2023 ads, billionaire football club owners, football ads, gambling, football bets, BBH 2023-08-11T08:09:28Z https://addvertising.org/maggie-smith-taeyong-let-the-cat-out-of-the-bag-for-loewe. https://youtu.be/Tbvh1bnBaiM https://youtu.be/Tbvh1bnBaiM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tbvh1bnBaiM/hqdefault.jpg Maggie Smith, Taeyong let the cat out of the bag for LOEWE Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE, founded in 1846, rings the changes with this quirky footage featuring global brand ambassadors TAEYONG and Josh O’Connor, actors Maggie Smith, Rachel Jones, Greta Lee, Dakota Fanning, Mike Faist, and model Fei Fei Sun. LOEWE, which specialises in leather goods, clothing, perfumes and other fashion accessories, is also spanning the decades with this ad: South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer Taeyong is 28, while Dame Maggie Smith - one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses - is 88. The campaign, filmed through the lens of art and commercial photographer Juergen Teller, gives us a glimpse of the LOEWE Spring Summer 2024 collections. What do you think of it? LOEWE Spring Summer 2024 precollection, Maggie Smith commercial, Hollywood actors in ads, Taeyong for LOEWE, luxury fashion, luxury bags, Juergen Teller, Jonathan Anderson 2023-10-30T14:03:22Z https://addvertising.org/pride-2017-new-lgbt-alphabet. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KQ0D5W5Htc0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/KQ0D5W5Htc0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KQ0D5W5Htc0/hqdefault.jpg Pride 2017: New LGBT alphabet This nearly 5-minute campaign on inclusivity from fitness company Equinox and the New York LGBT Community Center has had a mixed reception. Your thoughts? W+K New York, LGBTQA, drag, sexuality in 2017, sexual inclusivity 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/new-zealand-bottled-water-gets-pumped-with-cycling-and-recycling. https://youtu.be/wD8EqWpOI4Y https://youtu.be/wD8EqWpOI4Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wD8EqWpOI4Y/hqdefault.jpg New Zealand bottled water gets Pumped with cycling and recycling We all know what it's like to feel thirsty, though not everyone lives in the kind of climate where it's the norm day after day for month after month. New Zealand bottled water brand Pump brings a dash of quirky humour to that indescribable sensation of slaking your thirst with several glugs of cooling water as a sweaty cyclist goes into a 'dairy' to pick up some relief and sets off a chain of unexpected reactions. What do you think? Fun and memorable? If you're just thinking about the encouragement to buy single-use plastics instead of going along to a local spring and filling up your own receptacle from there, Pump has this to say: "We all want to get the most out of life. We’re happy to say we’ve been making a few changes – and it feels good! Pump bottles are made with 100% recycled plastic. This means our bottles are also 100% recyclable, so by doing the right thing and recycling, you’re giving each bottle the opportunity to have another life again...and again. It’s as easy as refresh, recycle, repeat." Are you buying it? PUMP NZ, hydrating drinks, recycled plastic water bottles, single use plastic, funny ads, New Zealand humour, DDB Aotearoa 2021-02-08T08:23:36Z https://addvertising.org/wear-wool-not-fossil-fuel. https://youtu.be/GAnfzSKFbLQ https://youtu.be/GAnfzSKFbLQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GAnfzSKFbLQ/hqdefault.jpg 'Wear wool, not fossil fuel' The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful, and we're seeing more and more efforts to weave in better sustainability practices. What do you think of this campaign by The Woolmark Company? Many people are unaware that fossil fuels are essential in the manufacture of plastics - including the kind used for synthetic clothing. While the Covid situation launched an explosion of obviously plastic clothing and ongoing waste, taking a toll on the environment, our everyday shopping habits are harder to define, let alone change. The message of buying less but buying better has been around for a long time,and may be gathering more momentum; however, it's still a hard sell for those of us without enough ready cash or regular income to make those 'buying better' choices. There's also the issue of people - particularly teenagers and younger people - caring more about the impact and variety of their wardrobe than its longevity. If you're wondering about the swimming pool of 'oil' depicted here, it was created using a mix of water, food thickener and edible children's paint. The Woolmark Company, 'Wear wool, not fossil fuel', fast fashion, plastic waste, fashion sustainability, fossil fuel fashion, plastics in clothing, fossil fuels and plastic, 20something, Park Village, Studio Birthplace 2022-09-16T12:12:48Z https://addvertising.org/i-wouldn-t-change-a-thing-says-george-clooney. https://www.youtube.com/embed/iqQpXcYBvA8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/iqQpXcYBvA8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iqQpXcYBvA8/hqdefault.jpg "I wouldn't change a thing," says George Clooney Not a revelation from the popular U.S. actor and film-maker, who's expecting twins with his human rights lawyer wife Amal, but an ad for posh coffee purveyor Nespresso. This time out, the 55-year-old puts his acting chops to use in an amusing 1'30" spot which also features Ian McShane, 74. The English actor, who plays Brother Ray in 'Game of Thrones', has said some viewers identify too closely with the TV series and should "get a life". Anyway, the ad's a fun one for the fans. Whoever's. McCann Worldgroup, McShane Clooney Nespresso ad, Nespresso coffee commercials, George Clooney first US TV commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/geoffrey-the-giraffe-saves-the-day-for-toys-r-us. https://www.youtube.com/embed/B72y_OByf_4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/B72y_OByf_4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B72y_OByf_4/hqdefault.jpg Geoffrey the Giraffe saves the day for Toys R Us This animated spot shows a giraffe with a well-stocked toy-shop standing in to help Santa out with his deliveries after the reindeer get distracted by the toys and settle in for a play-binge. Household name Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy in September 2017 but is continuing to function over the holiday period, ensuring many kids will be receiving their fave toys for Christmas. The Corner agency London, Toys'R'Us Christmas 2017 ad, Geoffrey the part time reindeer ad, Christmas commercial, amusing commercials 2018-06-03T03:23:18Z https://addvertising.org/ladycare-balancing-the-nervous-system-alleviates-menopause-symptoms. https://youtu.be/vXb_8ucJllE https://youtu.be/vXb_8ucJllE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vXb_8ucJllE/hqdefault.jpg LadyCare: Balancing the nervous system alleviates menopause symptoms Even though the ad doesn't actually explain how the device works, the upbeat whistling and positive images are a welcome change from heavy-handed or overly humorous approaches to what is, after all, a very common experience - menopause. Does the ad encourage you to check it out, or at least be reassured that there are natural alternatives to hand? Or are you more of a 'bring on the drugs' type? Menopause ads, LadyCare magnet, balancing the nervous system, women's health, Kirsty Wark,HRT alternatives, natural menopause 2018-07-24T11:20:12Z https://addvertising.org/return-of-v-for-vendetta-20th-anniversary-announcement-trailer-2026. https://youtu.be/A__eG8VZ7YQ https://youtu.be/A__eG8VZ7YQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A__eG8VZ7YQ/hqdefault.jpg Return of 'V for Vendetta': 20th Anniversary Announcement Trailer (2026) Three-minute warm-up footage to let us know that political action thriller 'V for Vendetta' is back in cinemas on November 5, 2026: it's being re-released to celebrate its 20th anniversary. As described by the IMDb, the movie is set in "a future British dystopian society", where "a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of V, plots to overthrow the tyrannical government". Whether or not you remember the original release of the film - starring Hugo Weaving, Nathalie Portman, and a really good mask - plenty are ready for a revolution, and plenty would argue that Britain's slide into a fascistic state has been well underway for the past several years. Again, for those not familiar, the November 5 re-release date is signficant, is it marks the date of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, when revolutionary Guy Fawkes and fellow Catholic conspirators attempted to blow up Parliament and assassinate James I of England. As explained by Historic Royal Palaces: "No one in the group knew much about gunpowder, apart from Fawkes, an explosives expert from his military days. Naturally, he was chosen to set the fuse in the cellars underneath the Houses of Parliament". Most of the plotters were wealthy men, driven by their hope of religious freedom. The attempt lives on today in the form of 'Bonfire Night', with political effigies being burned on bonfires across the country each year as people gather to cheer and enjoy the spectacle of accompanying firework displays. V for Vendetta 20th Anniversary Announcement Trailer (2026), Fireworks Plot, movie trailers, revolution, dystopian Britain, IGN Movies 2025-11-07T11:45:48Z https://addvertising.org/rapper-duckwrth-singing-in-the-shower. https://youtu.be/zHBxJMukp08 https://youtu.be/zHBxJMukp08 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHBxJMukp08/hqdefault.jpg Rapper Duckwrth singing in the shower Fully clothed, though. The West Coast rapper sings about ice cream and love at first sight in his song '2BUCKS', performed this time as part of a podcast series for.... insurance company Progressive. Once again insurance companies are showing that their advertising methods are by no means as boring as tradition would paint them! This initiative is a podcast series called Shower Session, hosted by Grammy-winning artist St Vincent, to reflect our love of singing in the shower. You can hear all of the unvarnished sessions - which include performances by and interviews with Loote, Donna Missal, and Banners - at showersessionspodcast.com. What do you reckon? Rushing to access the podcast or thinking your own singing's better? Duckwrth, Shower Sessions, '2BUCKS', Progressive Insurance, singing in the shower, music on demand, Arnold agency 2020-07-02T02:51:33Z https://addvertising.org/saudi-vision-2030-launches-with-sindalah-luxury-resort. https://youtu.be/iPFfFFtcf48 https://youtu.be/iPFfFFtcf48 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iPFfFFtcf48/hqdefault.jpg Saudi Vision 2030 launches with Sindalah luxury resort Saudi Arabia presents the first element of its mega-city Neom - the luxury resort of Sindalah - in this one-minute ad, describing it thus: "Located in the pristine waters of the Red Sea, Sindalah offers a breathtaking blend of natural beauty, luxurious design, and state-of-the-art innovation". The futuristic Neom project emerged from Saudi Vision 2030, a plan to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil, diversify its economy and develop public-service sectors (Wikipedia). The project, known as The Line, includes plans for robots to perform functions such as security, logistics, home delivery and caregiving, and for the city to be powered solely with wind and solar power as it develops into a global tourism center. Like other smart-city schemes, it is attracting criticism over perceived control mechanisms inherent in a planned urban centre dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). Amid the immense scope and stunning architectural design, there are reports of indigenous tribes being driven out of their land, environmental concern, and deaths of migrant workers involved since the project launch in 2016, resulting in withdrawal of some investment. What do you think of the actual ad? Does it inspire you? Sindalah NEOM, Saudi Vision 2030, futuristic megacity, luxury marina, AI driven urban centres, Saudi Arabia, global tourism 2024-11-01T18:45:51Z https://addvertising.org/toy-boy-if-only-they-could-bottle-that. https://youtu.be/mZGb2a3GaaA https://youtu.be/mZGb2a3GaaA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mZGb2a3GaaA/hqdefault.jpg Toy Boy - if only they could bottle that... Well, Italian luxury fashion house Moschino just has. You'd think having to find your way through a labyrinth all togged up in body-hugging leather would make for hot sweaty running. But no! Brazilian model Jhonattan Burjack makes it look so, so COOL as he finds his way to the prize - a bottle of Moschino's first foray into the men's fragrance market with Toy Boy. Cuddly as a teddy bear, sexy as - well, you supply the simile. An ad that's sure to strike a chord with men and women alike. Wonder who'll prove to be the biggest buyers. Cute, cute, or adorable? Moschino Toy Boy, Jhonattan Burjack, men's fragrances, male models, Italian menswear, Jeremy Scott, 2019-06-06T18:35:20Z https://addvertising.org/girls-and-their-shoes-reebok-turns-it-around. https://www.youtube.com/embed/m7M0TT532QY https://www.youtube.com/embed/m7M0TT532QY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m7M0TT532QY/hqdefault.jpg Girls and their shoes - Reebok turns it around No-one denies there's an art to walking in high heels, and it can take some serious training. But sports outfitter Reebok takes the age-old little girl's love for dressing up in her mother's shoes and builds a punchier story about those (traditionally) female skills and aspirations. Venables Bell & Partners, Reebok crossfit nano trainers for girls, be more human, best women's trainers 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/investments-vanguard-rehumanises-robo-advisors. https://youtu.be/Mqe0c5zT9pE https://youtu.be/Mqe0c5zT9pE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mqe0c5zT9pE/hqdefault.jpg Investments: Vanguard rehumanises robo advisors In this ad for the European market, anyway. Many of us have never heard of a robo advisor before yet have been exposed to ads - or even turned to services on our smartphones - that make individual investing look like a much simpler activity than it's traditionally been presented as. Once the domain of ponderous full-page ads in the financial and trade publications, investment has hopped on the new delivery methods opened up by digital with relative agility. A major trend has been towards robo advisor platforms, which manage your investments automatically using financial advice that comes from an algorithm instead of a person. For many, the notion of avoiding a lot of the time, guesswork, and stress of owning a portfolio by using such a service can be very appealing. For travellers on the London Underground, the UK's largest digital wealth management company Nutmeg may be an example that springs to mind thanks to ubiquitous ads inside the carriages. This campaign brings US company Vanguard straight into European living-rooms with a TV ad we first spotted during a football match on a popular sports channel. What do you think of the tone of the ad? Is it good to have robo investment re-humanised via this kind of friendly, familiar imagery? Do you like the fact that Vanguard's ad is upfront as well as upbeat, carrying clear warnings about the risk involved in investing? Vanguard investments, robo advisors, digital wealth management, financial products advertising, AML Group 2024-02-13T16:15:40Z https://addvertising.org/tesco-sparks-boycott-hashtag-with-christmas-ad. https://youtu.be/0P7QSCLtRwI https://youtu.be/0P7QSCLtRwI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0P7QSCLtRwI/hqdefault.jpg Tesco sparks boycott hashtag with Christmas ad British multinational supermarket chain Tesco has achieved the coveted position of standing out in the flood of Christmas ads 2021. However, it's a moot point whether the 1'30" commercial has garnered the response it might have been after: it sparked a social media storm as soon as it launched, and quickly acquired a #BoycottTesco hashtag on Twitter, counteracting its own #NothingsStoppingUs slogan. The ad appears to follow the 'we're all in this together', 'war-time spirit', 'pull together' narrative that was prevalent during Covid-19 restrictions, yet simultaneously present an exclusionist Christmas where not even Santa can get in without showing documentation. Was the intention to act as a lightning rod for the entire nation's frustrations in this particular way? Reactions of outrage indicate that whatever one's personal views/choices on accepting Covid shots and passes, there is a backlash under way against divisive government actions, as more people become more aware of more information around the issues. There's a fairly clear potential for religious offence: it can - and is being - argued that the ad hijacks the meaning of Christmas (the birth of Christ) by politicising the holiday and pushing the divisiveness of only certain people enjoying access to the associated love, joy and sharing. The commercial has been received with scorching criticism, dubbed clumsy, profoundly distasteful propaganda. The reaction also illustrates the angry weariness of a population that has been frustrated, scared and confused for too long. Is there another explanation? Is it possible that Tesco has not just keyed into the Zeitgeist but intentionally provided a lightning rod of 'awakening', to which we can all respond? Though the storm broke quickly after the ad's release, there will of course be many who absolutely love it and completely align with the message and emotions being presented. What do you think - instant icon, or abomination? Tesco Nothing's Stopping Us, Tesco Christmas ad, Christmas ads 2021, Santa' s covid pass, controversial ads, BBH 2024-11-13T23:39:49Z https://addvertising.org/rihanna-strikes-gold-at-dior. https://youtu.be/nPz-i2Lvh4E https://youtu.be/nPz-i2Lvh4E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nPz-i2Lvh4E/hqdefault.jpg Rihanna strikes gold at Dior Singer and beauty mogul Rihanna inhabits the Dior mantle slipped off after 20 years by Hollywood actress Charlize Theron in this campaign for J'adore L'Or fragrance. The piece was filmed amid the opulence of Versailles palace, with photographer Steven Klein explaining: "I wanted to create a visual dialogue between the classical style of the 18th century and Rihanna’s incredibly contemporary beauty. This film invents a new universe that bridges several worlds and several eras and manages to achieve a natural and radiant universal appeal.” The soundtrack is RiRi’s own 2016 hit 'Love on the Brain'. The 36-year-old Barbadian, who became Dior’s first Black ambassador in 2015, during her first pregnancy, says: “This scent, that I have known and loved for so long, means so much to women. It is more than a perfume, it is a companion and a reference. I am especially touched to join this adventure and to contribute to it through my world, my story, my roots, as well as my creativity and my own femininity.” Rihanna J'adore L'Or fragrance, Rihanna replaces Charlize Theron, Dior perfume, luxury fragrances, photographer Steven Klein 2024-09-04T13:54:58Z https://addvertising.org/cream-cheese-leads-dads-astray. https://youtu.be/HTICnWPTSDU https://youtu.be/HTICnWPTSDU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HTICnWPTSDU/hqdefault.jpg Cream cheese leads dads astray This ad for Philadelphia coft cheese was one of two brands (VW also copped it with this: https://youtu.be/j_M2otkgkG8) to fall foul of new regulations in the UK to avoid gender stereotyping in advertising. Do you agree the Advertising Standards Authority should have banned it from TV/video-on-demand broadcast? Manufacturer Mondelez appealed but the ASA said the spot represented "a harmful stereotype by suggesting that men were incapable of caring for children and would place them at risk as a result of their incompetence".Your thoughts? Philadelphia banned ad, gender stereotyping, Mondelez, Advertising Standards Authority, Ogilvy Paris, VW banned ad, Adam&EveDDB, 2019-08-15T07:11:12Z https://addvertising.org/aston-martin-ascend-takes-us-on-a-highland-journey. https://youtu.be/BfyL0Nag82o https://youtu.be/BfyL0Nag82o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BfyL0Nag82o/hqdefault.jpg Aston Martin ASCEND takes us on a Highland Journey And what a lot they manage to cram into 1.30". Yet the ad doesn't feel rushed - agree or disgree? Anyway, it's a showcase for Scotland as much as for iconic car-maker Aston Martin, and may well bring back memories of the James Bond movie 'Skyfall' for some of us. British skincare company Elemis also slips in there. But what I'm really intrigued to know is, what gives with the foot-high flames in the frying-pan? Anyway, the campaign is not for a specific vehicle but for Aston Martin's Ascend exclusive experiences, which they describe thus: "From private estates to prestigious global events, every detail of your Ascend journey is uniquely curated by our Aston Martin team to bring you into the inner sanctum of the brand. With deliberately intimate group sizes ensuring personal attention at every moment, discover breathtaking driving routes that lead to privileged destinations, savour exceptional moments in usually inaccessible venues, and experience the world through the lens of ultra-luxury. This is where Aston Martin's commitment to excellence reaches its highest expression". Sounds great. Frying-pan still an issue for me.... Aston Martin Ascend Highland Journey, exclusive experiences, curated luxury experiences, Scottish luxury travel 2025-10-09T08:37:46Z https://addvertising.org/reversing-the-damage-to-mother-earth. https://youtu.be/WaZLs6WoWq0 https://youtu.be/WaZLs6WoWq0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WaZLs6WoWq0/hqdefault.jpg Reversing the damage to Mother Earth A message that plays out carefully and unexpectedly - even for the experienced or cynical? India's electronic and electrical manufacturer Luminous holds out hope on World Environment Day 2020 with a clever reminder on how we can and must see things differently to reverse human damage to the planet. What do you think of it? Do campaigns like these encourage us to make change at individual and societal level? Luminous, India, World Environment Day 2020, climate change, human damage, environmental awareness, copywriting 2020-06-05T10:54:50Z https://addvertising.org/comedy-screenwriter-richard-curtis-pitches-in-on-pensions. https://youtu.be/z-lydW0_T2E https://youtu.be/z-lydW0_T2E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z-lydW0_T2E/hqdefault.jpg Comedy screenwriter Richard Curtis pitches in on pensions What do you make of this fly-on-the-wall spoof campaign drawing attention to the fact that a substantial portion of a UK pension can be linked with de-forestation? Many people are unaware of who their pension provider actually is, and have no control over how that provider is investing the funds entrusted to them. "There’s £3 trillion in UK pensions – we believe that money should be moved from the destructive, harmful investments of the past, into those which help build a future we can all be proud of," says the organisation behind the campaign, Make Your Money Matter (MYMM). Just by demanding that your pension goes 'green', "you can cut your carbon footprint 21x more than giving up flying, going veggie and switching energy provider," it says. MYMM was co-founded by UN Advocate, co-founder of UK charity Comic Relief, and film-maker Richard Curtis ('Four Weddings and A Funeral, Love Actually, Notting Hill). Is this kind of drive to transform the financial system a compelling one that most of us can get on board with? Could it herald similar initiatives to challenge, for example, how our taxes are spent? Or will people be overwhelmed by the need to keep an eye on every single aspect of their individual part in an increasingly torn social fabric? #DeliverTheTruth Make Your Money Matter deforestation, Richard Curtis green pensions, green pensions UK, pensions investment accountability, pensions sustainability, Mother agency 2022-04-25T13:57:39Z https://addvertising.org/kylie-jenner-in-eye-opener-for-dolce-gabbana. https://youtu.be/HQtbiBViqh8 https://youtu.be/HQtbiBViqh8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HQtbiBViqh8/hqdefault.jpg Kylie Jenner in eye-opener for Dolce & Gabbana Nothing shady about this ad for luxury sunglasses featuring US socialite, media personality, businesswoman, and former model Kylie Jenner. The 25-year-old founder of Kylie Cosmetics is perhaps still best known for starring in the E! reality television series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' from 2007 to 2021. Here, she's displaying some of the latest sunglasses from Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana by wearing them - and a full complement of evening dress, high heels, long gloves - into the swimming-pool. (Must be a private pool: last time I tried wearing my shades, which I really need under the double whammy of bright sunlight reflecting off bright water, I was told to take them off or get out of the pool. Turned out I had to do both because it was too bright for me to swim without them. Just saying in case you're thinking sporting your DGEyewear in a public pool....) Whether you're in the market for new sunnies or just want to luxuriate in the gorgeousness of it all, it makes for a seductive wee treat through the lens of fashion photography duo Mert Alas and Marc Piggott. Dolce & Gabbana Kylie Jenner, Kylie Jenner DGEyewear ad, D&G sunglasses, luxury sunglasses 2023, Mert Alas and Marc Piggott 2023-05-16T13:28:44Z https://addvertising.org/climate-change-and-power-does-pointing-out-the-cr-p-solve-anything. https://youtu.be/nf2BoHg1rFI https://youtu.be/nf2BoHg1rFI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nf2BoHg1rFI/hqdefault.jpg Climate change and power: Does pointing out the cr@p solve anything? Britain's Channel 4 has certainly grabbed attention with this ad for its programmes on climate change, depicting the powerfully rich as wasteful, twerking wantons who squander money insanely while wearing carbon skid-marked underpants. What do you think? Startling to great effect, or just a slick ad to get us to watch a programme that doesn't really change anything? As many viewers point out, the danger of 'fun' campaigns like this is that they simply entrench perceptions and positions - the powerful are unlikely to want to engage in negotiation with those who depict them in this way. On the other hand, shock tactics are surely justificable in today's world of senseless inequality. The international anti-poverty movement Oxfam this month reported that the richest one per cent of the world’s population produced as much carbon pollution in 2019 as the five billion people who made up the poorest two-thirds of humanity. “The super-rich are plundering and polluting the planet to the point of destruction and it is those who can least afford it who are paying the highest price," says Oxfam, which produced the report in conjunction with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). "The huge scale of climate inequality revealed in the report highlights how the two crises are inextricably linked - fuelling one another - and the urgent need to ensure the rising costs of climate change fall on those most responsible and able to pay. The gap between the super-rich and the rest of us is stark. It would take about 1,500 years for someone in the bottom 99 per cent to produce as much carbon as the richest billionaires do in a year. This is fundamentally unfair." Calling on governments composed of those who actively engage in the advantages of wealth, power and corporate privilege can be seen as futile, though awareness and calling out injustice are the first steps in any meaningful change. Does the Channel 4 campaign provide the right kind of shock tactics? Channel 4 Climate Change, Channel 4 skid marks campaign, wealth inequality, power and the climate, environment, Oxfam report 2023, 4creative 2023-11-24T15:46:07Z https://addvertising.org/irn-bru-returns-to-its-sugar-cane-roots. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/242/medium/IRN_BRU_Colin.jpg?1585151293 IRN BRU returns to its (sugar cane) roots 2020-03-25T15:48:13Z https://addvertising.org/covergirl-backs-pdas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/iT9hhMjq7gs https://www.youtube.com/embed/iT9hhMjq7gs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iT9hhMjq7gs/hqdefault.jpg CoverGirl backs PDAs That's 'public displays of application'. Apparently many women aren't comfortable applying their makeup in public, so the cosmetics manufacturer came up with this. Droga5 New York, CoverGirl PDAs, should women apply makeup in public, women's cosmetics, female beauty products 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/havaianas-isis-valverde. https://www.youtube.com/embed/k_zqLA-LshQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/k_zqLA-LshQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k_zqLA-LshQ/hqdefault.jpg Havaianas - Isis Valverde Um comercial bem engraçado brazilian, havaianas, isis valverde 2022-07-05T08:34:36Z https://addvertising.org/abortion-when-we-don-t-talk-about-it-we-re-putting-the-future-in-danger. https://youtu.be/GvcXTqH2DEs https://youtu.be/GvcXTqH2DEs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GvcXTqH2DEs/hqdefault.jpg Abortion: "When we don't talk about it, we're putting the future in danger" Abortion remains a highly charged, not to say taboo, topic, and related advertisements or campaigns are rarely seen in mainstream digital / TV format. An abortion, also known as a termination, is a procedure to end a pregnancy. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medicines or having a surgical procedure. Abortion legislation around the world differs widely, as do social attitudes towards it. The Covid situation prompted more relaxed access to online medications in many places.This 2'30" campaign by US non-profit organization Planned Parenthood aims to de-stigmatise and normalise the topic by turning the lens on a variety of women telling their abortion stories. How well does it succeed? Is there a danger in 'normalising' abortion? Planned Parenthood provides a range of reproductive health services as well as sexual education while advocating for the protection and expansion of reproductive rights. This campaign highlights the importance of kindness and compassion, and not being afraid to share the experience. Does it make you think differently? Does it do a good job of improving understanding and relatability in an area with such a huge spectrum of individual responses? Tracking abortion rates - and the number of deaths from unsafe procedures - is hard to monitor globally, but the World Health Organization estimates that 73 million induced abortions occur worldwide each year, with 61% of all unintended pregnancies and 29% of all pregnancies in general ending with an abortion. Planned Parenthood Abortion Stigma, abortion taboo, abortion stigma, abortion stories, women's reproductive health, Fresh Film, director Fredgy Noël, Subjective Inventory agency 2024-08-28T11:18:17Z https://addvertising.org/tesher-and-coca-cola-is-it-a-kind-of-magic. https://youtu.be/Mo6AEwkTLjQ https://youtu.be/Mo6AEwkTLjQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mo6AEwkTLjQ/hqdefault.jpg Tesher and Coca Cola - is it a Kind of Magic? Or is it product placement, with Canadian/Indian singer, rapper and producer Tesher as the 'product' in the heavily branded Coke Studio? Some are seeing it as the future of advertising - i.e. providing something people might want to hear or see or do, wrapped in the brand's livery, rather than a straightforward ad. Anyway, here's Tesher's 2'30" rendition of 'It's a Kind of Magic', a 1986 classic by legendary rock band Queen. His performance is part of a fresh initiative by the Coke Studio, intended to create new interpretations across cultures and genres to reach younger generations. The soft drinks giant, which has always prided itself on bridging divides, has a strong affinity with the world of music: back in the 1930s it had its own radio show and 31-piece orchestra, the Coca Cola Topnotchers. Thirty years later, in the Swinging Sixties, Britain's iconic boy band The Beatles endorsed the drink. Other young singers alongside Tesher (full name Hitesh Sharma) in this new initiative include Griff and Ari Lennox, of the UK and USA respectively. “Music is the ultimate connector between people of all races, all ages, for everyone in the world," says a Coca Cola spokesperson. What do you think of these branded music sessions? Fantastic timing as the Western world particularly tries to recover from the ravages of the Covid situation and needs some cheering up? Over-commercialisation? Who cares. it's a gut-rot product? Hey, it's all about making it, good for the young artists grabbing this opportunity!? Coca Cola A Kind of Magic, Coca Cola and Tesher, Coca Cola Studio Sessions, music and advertising, BETC London 2025-09-30T00:42:26Z https://addvertising.org/deepfake-and-digital-consent-ai-prompts-need-for-new-sharenting-skills. https://youtu.be/F4WZ_k0vUDM https://youtu.be/F4WZ_k0vUDM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F4WZ_k0vUDM/hqdefault.jpg Deepfake and digital consent: AI prompts need for new 'sharenting' skills Of course we love to record and share those everyday, cute, and/or standout moments in our children's lives. However, sharing them on social media in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) reaches far beyond exasperated cries from youngsters embarrassed by their parents' gushiness. Machine learning, AI, deepfake at the visual and audio levels are all members of a technological tsunami that's striking fear into our hearts as the old saying 'I'll believe it when I see it' becomes increasingly post-ironic. What do you think of this international campaign out of Germany, which shows parents being shocked by the revelations of a deepfaked future version of their little girl? Is it a salutary lesson, and if so, of what? The need to get a grip on our digital addictions and make more effort to learn/instil safety for AI natives? There are growing calls for an AI moratorium to allow meaningful regulation and legislation to be developed in the uncharted waters of ethics. Grandparents - very often an essential source of care for children as any / all parents in a household need to work - can be heard these days expressing bewilderment at or simply ignorance of the turbo-AI trend. This might be a hidden blessing, enabling the young workers and parents of the future to learn that different life approaches are still possible. Does the ad and its associated drive to educate children and everyone else about digital consent serve a necessary purpose or is it just more fear-mongering that needs a robust "Put that device away, we're going for a walk" response - from the child him/herself, even? Deutsche Telekom Share With Care, sharenting, digital literacy, parents sharing kids images, digital consent, future consent, AI ethics, social media safety for children, AI deepfake, artificial intelligence and child safety, adam&eveBERLIN 2023-07-07T08:48:34Z https://addvertising.org/is-it-ronaldo-is-it-neuroscience. https://www.youtube.com/embed/scWpXEYZEGk https://www.youtube.com/embed/scWpXEYZEGk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/scWpXEYZEGk/hqdefault.jpg Is it Ronaldo? Is it neuroscience? Who cares, it's good! Pouty-boy and an unknown inadvertently switch places after knocking heads. How will it end? the switch, Rio 2016, cristiano ronaldo, power of the mind, anything is possible 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/what-does-menopause-mean-in-the-middle-east. https://youtu.be/hqOBfgGwg1Y https://youtu.be/hqOBfgGwg1Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hqOBfgGwg1Y/hqdefault.jpg What does menopause mean in the Middle East? The Arabic word for menopause translates as 'hopeless age' or 'age of despair'. Hygiene products company TENA aims to change that negative perception by changing what the menopause actually means to women. Based on a survey of 600 women carried out in Saudi Arabia - which is the biggest of the core countries in the largely Arab trans-continental Middle East (ME) area - over 81% of women believe that the phrase Age of Despair needs to be changed and updated, while 82% of women would prefer to use a new and more positive phrase in its place. What do you think of this campaign reflecting various women's re-definitions? Advertising around a life experience which (given sufficient individual longevity) all women, not a percentage, will go through, is astonishingly hard to find. Do you feel this is a step in the right direction, a very effective awareness-raiser, or starting from too negative or specific a base? While only 36% of the women surveyed experienced urinary incontinence as a symptom of menopause, TENA explains that: “As the global leader in incontinence products, TENA felt it important to spearhead a campaign that drives greater age confidence and empower women to break down the stigmas associated with incontinence." A 2014 medical comment (link at end) says that: "The severity of menopausal symptoms... can be partially explained by the relatively younger age at which ME women commence their mid-life transition when compared to western population. Observational studies have shown that cultural, religious and family issues contribute immensely to the ME perception of menopause, while the severity of symptoms has been attributed to socio-economic status." The same comment observes that the 'age of despair' term negatively affects the perceptions of younger women, engendering fear and apprehension, while older women often experience peace of mind and other advantages as a result of going through the menopause - a process which is acknowledged through this visually powerful campaign. The soundtrack song 'Despair No More' was written and performed by singer-songwriter Ghalia. https://www.longdom.org/proceedings/should-the-management-of-menopause-in-the-middle-east-be-different-26917.html TENA Despair No More, Essity, Menopause ads, menopause Saudi Arabia, singer Ghalia, Anghami, taboo topics, director Camila Cornelsen, female incontinence, AMV BBDO, Impact BBDO 2024-02-14T11:00:07Z https://addvertising.org/breaking-news-on-pay-inequality. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LTZYIUs7NDc https://www.youtube.com/embed/LTZYIUs7NDc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LTZYIUs7NDc/hqdefault.jpg Breaking news on pay inequality Simple but effective treatment of women being paid less than men for the same job. Young & Rubicam, TV news anchors, gender inequality, pay inequality, gender pay gap 2018-06-03T10:03:58Z https://addvertising.org/brazil-s-refugee-tree-given-asylum-by-norway. https://youtu.be/eC1c05qA6GM https://youtu.be/eC1c05qA6GM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eC1c05qA6GM/hqdefault.jpg Brazil's Refugee Tree given asylum by Norway This year saw a reported increase in deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, and the granting of 'asylum' to the arvore refugiada (refugee tree) used as a symbol to highlight the issue in this innovative campaign. For the first time in history, we see a tree - the Brazilian Jatoba - on its journey to seek asylum from the persecution of the relentless mining and agricultural activities that are laying to waste the planet's mightiest and most biodiverse tropical rainforest. The Jatoba is a tropical hardwood tree prized for its qualities in the manufacture of superior flooring. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's 2021 pledge to end illegal deforestation was met with cynicism by climate activism groups. The symbolic Refugee Tree was delivered to - and planted at - the Norwegian Embassy in Brazil's capital Brasilia by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) because in 2020, Norway became the first country in the world to commit to no longer using any products that contribute to deforestation. What do you think of this film from the campaign? Successful in showing how brutal the assault upon Nature has become? Unnecessary, Nature will re-assert itself? Compelling message that urges us to awareness at least? Climate Reality Brasil, Brazil Refugee Tree, arvore refugiada, Brazil environmental activism, rainforest deterioration, Jatoba tree, Africa agency 2022-01-03T08:50:50Z https://addvertising.org/m-s-lays-out-its-fun-and-food-stall-in-xmas-market. https://youtu.be/zwTJnHef9jw https://youtu.be/zwTJnHef9jw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zwTJnHef9jw/hqdefault.jpg M&S lays out its fun and food stall in Xmas market Some would call it food-porn, others good clean fun... Either way, British stores M&S have made no bones about the focus in their Christmas 2019 ad, with TV presenters Emma Willis and Paddy McGuinness plying their trade among the stalls of a traditional - looks very continental European - market place. M&S Christmas 2019, family Xmas shopping, food for Christmas, Emma Willis, Paddy McGuinness, ODD agency 2019-11-18T11:12:41Z https://addvertising.org/vw-throws-fresh-light-on-emissions-scandal. https://youtu.be/qEvNL6oEr0U https://youtu.be/qEvNL6oEr0U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qEvNL6oEr0U/hqdefault.jpg VW throws fresh light on emissions scandal German car-maker VW's name was severely tarnished in 2015 when it emerged that it had intentionally deployed software giving misleading emissions readings in some 11 million vehicles worldwide. The software enabled their diesel engines to meet standards during testing but not in real-world driving situations. In this new ad, the US arm of the group brings the scandal right back into front-line position, tacitly acknowledging its gravity and using that to illustrate how even the darkest moments can lead to fresh light - in this case, VW's new generations of electric cars. What do you think? Simon & Garfunkel fans will recognise the 'Sound of Silence' song accompanying the ad. Does such a bold campaign, tackling things head-on, make you think better of VW, or do you think it's a bit cynical, or just plain risky? The campaign also references VW's iconic vehicles from the past in a blend of dark/light, old/new. VW Group, emissions scandal, automakers, Johannes Leonardo agency 2019-11-26T14:03:31Z https://addvertising.org/bette-midler-reworks-guthrie-protest-classic. https://youtu.be/U5VXwncNvTo https://youtu.be/U5VXwncNvTo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U5VXwncNvTo/hqdefault.jpg Bette Midler reworks Guthrie protest classic Actor / singer Bette Midler, 80, has released a version of US folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie's 1944 protest song ‘All You Fascists Bound to Lose’, after tweaking the lyrics to reflect current events. Dismissed as a "garbage song" by the White House, the new track references cover-ups for the Epstein files as well as the ongoing war on Iran and other issues. Though it does not explicitly name sitting US President Donald Trump, the lyrics do refer to the mid-term elections due to take place in the USA in November. According to US Vote Foundation: "In a midterm election, the composition of Congress is decided. Congress is literally on the ballot. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and one-third of the seats (100) in the U.S. Senate are up for vote. The partisan composition of Congress can have a major influence on what the president can do during his or her term in office". Midler launched her song in time for a 'No Kings' protest in the States and beyond on March 28, with the hope that "you'll sing it when you're marching". Described as liberal-leaning, Midler often makes her political feelings clear on social media, which has apparently led to a long-standing feud with Trump. The No Kings protest movement is a response specifically to this second Trump administration, and self-describes as "a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy". ‘All You Fascists Bound to Lose’ Bette Middler, Woody Guthrie protest song reworked, US politics 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://addvertising.org/making-the-issue-of-child-marriage-heard. https://youtu.be/sI0wpOGJL1Q https://youtu.be/sI0wpOGJL1Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sI0wpOGJL1Q/hqdefault.jpg Making the issue of child marriage heard A simple yet powerful illustration of the reality of child marriage, a grey area as minimum marriageable ages vary from country to country. Although the minimum age for a girl to be married in Indonesia is now 18, the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection points out that this can be over-ruled by a special dispensation by a religious court, enabling the marriage of a minor. As a result, 11.2% of 79.6 million children in Indonesia are married before the age of 18, and 34.5% of child marriages occur in the 10-15 year age group. What effect does this awareness-building ad have on you? Stop child marriage, Indonesia, child brides, girls' health, M&C Saatchi 2020-03-11T10:53:34Z https://addvertising.org/robbie-williams-looks-at-the-past-for-the-christmas-present. https://youtu.be/vqbbQvfooLM https://youtu.be/vqbbQvfooLM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vqbbQvfooLM/hqdefault.jpg Robbie Williams looks at the past for The Christmas Present A spot of Yuletide yearning for English singer-songwriter and entertainer Robbie Williams as he launches his The Christmas Present album with this track, 'Time For Change', and a very family-based video with his actress wife Ayda and their kids. The Williams family dogs also play a key role, and even the household's snowman is a giant snowdog. The video's taken some flak for referring to mums organising and dads providing. Important point, or just a case of, you can't please all of the people all of the time? Christmas 2019 brought a rush of nostalgia and messages of caring and sharing, at least in Britain, a nation fatigued by Brexit wrangling and desperate for some simple old-fashioned values, it seems. Do you like Robbie's uncomplicated invitation to "Sing it out loudly with me? Soon we will all be forgotten But while we're all still here on Earth Sing about love and forget about loss And shout for whatever you're worth"? And what do you think of his dressing-gown? Robbie Williams, The Christmas Present, Christmas 2019, Robbie Williams Time for a Change, Robbie Williams family 2019-12-30T14:47:35Z https://addvertising.org/trump-s-playlist-que-mala-kamala. https://youtu.be/0zabPAbtZ9A https://youtu.be/0zabPAbtZ9A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0zabPAbtZ9A/hqdefault.jpg Trump's playlist: Que mala Kamala US Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump slips in a cheeky one with this 'Que mala Kamala' number - 'que mala' means 'how bad' in Spanish, and Kamala is the first name of the current vice-president, Kamala Harris, who is taking over the Democratic Party ticket from incumbent Joe Biden in the November 2024 ballot. The catchy Latino beat will bring a smile to Trump fans and perhaps even beyond as the ever-surprising 78-year-old pursues his path to the presidential poll with what has become trademark humour, riffing visually off VP Harris's equally trademark laugh. The ad has launched a few days after Trump and Harris faced off in a televised debate which brought reactions ranging from comments along the lines of 'she wiped the floor with him' to claims that her earrings were earbuds designed to have her lines and responses fed directly to her during the debate. It alsocomes after President Biden was apparently filmed popping on a MAGA (Make America Great Again) baseball cap at a gathering and joking with those present in another surprising twist - the MAGA slogan is associated with Trump. Amusing stuff, or just another example of degradation of what should a serious process? Of the total US population of more than 336 million, some 53 million are estimated to be Spanish-speakers - more than 41 million at native level and 12 million bilinguals. So, quite a number who are going to get this word-play. Trump Que mala Kamala, Trump political ads, US presidential election campaign, US political ads 2024-09-16T09:42:42Z https://addvertising.org/techno-glam-dyson-revolutionises-the-hairdryer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qw6iillnXbk https://www.youtube.com/embed/qw6iillnXbk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qw6iillnXbk/hqdefault.jpg Techno-glam: Dyson revolutionises the hairdryer And about time too! As billionaire British inventor Sir James Dyson announces he is setting up the Dyson Institute of Technology to help keep the UK tech-competitive on the world stage, here's a look at his very different-looking hairdryer. And it doesn't just look different, it's revolutionary because... well, watch the 1-minute ad, they explain it better and it's soothing as well as interesting to watch, an excellent blend of glamour and tech. technical education in the UK, Sir James Dyson, RSA Director Nick Livesey, the gallery network agency, best hairdryers 2020-05-28T06:04:37Z https://addvertising.org/messi-nicks-a-student-s-soda. https://youtu.be/EMjHEukGL7M https://youtu.be/EMjHEukGL7M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EMjHEukGL7M/hqdefault.jpg Messi nicks a student's soda Waaaaa?? Ah, but it's for the good cause of promoting Pepsi. Fast-paced fun one, especially for the football fans among us: pictures of Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho and Shanice van de Sanden come to life to display their extreme footie skills after an unwitting student opens a can of Pepsi to accompany her online studies. The round-the-walls action is set to a music track created for the campaign, 'Rotate', by global superstar Becky G and two-time Grammy nominated Afro-fusion musician Burna Boy. What do you think of the ad? Athletes shouldn't be endorsing sugary or caffeine-loaded drinks? Hey, I wish that lot would turn up every time I open a soda!? Pepsi Max Champions League, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho, Shanice van de Sanden, Messi in ads, football ads, AMV BBDO 2022-12-25T03:04:25Z https://addvertising.org/debenhams-christmas-ad-2017. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fyNhzFYP3ts https://www.youtube.com/embed/fyNhzFYP3ts https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fyNhzFYP3ts/hqdefault.jpg Debenhams Christmas Ad 2017 Debenhams is shifting strategy this Christmas to focus on emotional storytelling as it looks to Debenhams Christmas Ad 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/harsh-or-hilarious-valentine-s-day-campaign. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/209/medium/Twitter_Val's_Day_ad.jpg?1581616803 Harsh or hilarious Valentine's Day campaign? 2020-02-13T18:00:05Z https://addvertising.org/no-kid-should-have-to-learn-a-lesson-like-this. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6WarD0vlVAc https://www.youtube.com/embed/6WarD0vlVAc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6WarD0vlVAc/hqdefault.jpg No kid should have to learn a lesson like this The Youth Ambassadors, which is a group of young individuals trying to make change through campaigning. Released an advert that shows the heartbreaking truth some kids face every day. what do you think of this advert? Youth Ambassadors, Hunger, VML 2020-07-21T20:27:05Z https://addvertising.org/l-erreur-securite-routiere-road-safety-the-mistake. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-A8CZmMuNY https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-A8CZmMuNY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8-A8CZmMuNY/hqdefault.jpg L'erreur, s Hard-hitting 46-second campaign on the dangers of smoking cannabis, narrated from beyond the grave by a driver who chose to make that particular mistake. La Chose Paris, road safety commercials, is it safe to smoke cannabis and drive, pot-smoking and driving, safe driving 2018-06-03T09:33:59Z https://addvertising.org/class-of-covid-prince-s-trust-charity-highlights-impact-among-young-people. https://youtu.be/j1yq_TnO_kc https://youtu.be/j1yq_TnO_kc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j1yq_TnO_kc/hqdefault.jpg Class of Covid: Prince's Trust charity highlights impact among young people The long tail of the Covid situation is lashing across various communities, in multiple shapes including mental and physical health, and socio-political issues. What do you think of this #ClassofCovid campaign by the Prince's Trust? Taking the form of an inspirational graduation speech, it acknowledges the impact of Covid on young people, celebrates their achievement in coming through it, and encourages them moving forward. The charity was founded in 1976 by the then Prince of Wales and now King Charles to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. In his first public address as monarch, after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Charles III said: "it will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I care so deeply. But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others.” The king is expected to step back from the causes for which he used to be a powerful fund-raiser, partly to keep in line with his royal position and partly to divest himself from any personal involvement in organisations which may be or come under investigation. Charles had carved his niche as an outspoken campaigner especially for youth and the environment. At the time when he set up The Prince's Trust, Britain was in the grip of record unemployment and spiralling inflation. Today, the Trust says: "Living through a pandemic has been devastating for young people – crippling their self-confidence and robbing them of their futures. It has impacted their education, social lives and options for work, with those already facing disadvantage being left even further behind." The campaign calls on the public to find out how they can help alongside the charity. "They have sacrificed so much, now it’s our turn to help them get back on their feet and find meaningful employment at a time when they need it the most." Prince's Trust Class of Covid, #ClassofCovid, young people UK, Covid impact on UK youth, Covid social damage, King Charles charities 2022-10-05T09:14:16Z https://addvertising.org/britain-is-broken-farage-appeals-for-ammunition. https://youtu.be/LFyy-1UNlHc https://youtu.be/LFyy-1UNlHc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LFyy-1UNlHc/hqdefault.jpg "Britain is broken": Farage appeals for ammunition With general elections looming on July 4th in the UK, maverick British politician Nigel Farage continues his offensive against what he calls the establishment as new leader of the Reform Party. Voters are increasingly disillusioned with a landscape dominated by two parties whose approaches often seem to merge into a confusing mass. For many, the straight-talking pro-Brexit campaigner is speaking a language that makes sense. Farage, a former MEP (member of European Parliament), here lays out what he refuses to call a manifesto - because a party manifesto means lies - in this homespun five-minute chat to camera, in which he appeals for support as 'ammo' to defeat the enemy. While it has its attractions - particulaarly for those keen to be heard and to fight back against ongoing social injustice - many people will likely be turned off by bellicose termiology in these days of constant warfare. What do you think of Farage's DIY approach to campaigning? Nigel Farage 2024, UK general elections 2024, ReformParty, Farage public contract, British politics 2024-06-18T09:36:41Z https://addvertising.org/humanismo-digital-everyone-s-talking-who-s-listening. https://youtu.be/geyq0OhxiI8 https://youtu.be/geyq0OhxiI8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/geyq0OhxiI8/hqdefault.jpg Humanismo digital: Everyone's talking, who's listening? Spanish financial services company Bankia - which brought together seven regional savings banks when it was formed in 2010- cuts across the white noise with this 'Humanismo digital' ad. It's designed to appeal to the need for each of us to be heard through the constant bombardment of stories, chats, images and news that today's digital world involves. Does it strike a chord with you? Bankia humanismo digital, digital banking Spain, banca online España, publicidad bancos, personal banking, agencia CLV, CLV agency 2022-11-18T15:48:14Z https://addvertising.org/questions-aleksandr-maltsev-never-asks-himself. https://youtu.be/_4UOoy3Fs0c https://youtu.be/_4UOoy3Fs0c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_4UOoy3Fs0c/hqdefault.jpg ???????: Questions Aleksandr Maltsev never asks himself Nike's tuned into Russian sports with a series of #NeverAsk ads featuring swimmer Aleksandr Maltsev, striker Fyodor Smolov and runner Elena Fedoseeva. This one focuses on Maltsev, a man in a 'women's' sport. What do you think of it? Aleksandr Maltsev, Russian ad, synchronised swimming, Russian sports, Nike, Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, W+K 2019-05-27T04:13:09Z https://addvertising.org/macpac-s-cliffhanger-humour-takes-adventure-right-to-the-edge-and-over. https://youtu.be/Y8Wlu0_p4Ug https://youtu.be/Y8Wlu0_p4Ug https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y8Wlu0_p4Ug/hqdefault.jpg Macpac's cliffhanger humour takes adventure right to the edge - and over Well, if you like your outdoor gear tough and bright, and your humour dry and deadpan, here's the ultimate commercial for you. It's by New Zealand outdoor clothing and equipment brand Macpac, whose founder Bruce McIntyre started out making backpacks from his parent’s garage in Christchurch back in 1973. Since then the brand has evolved into a global business employing hundreds of staff, despite inevitable knockbacks during the financial and Covid crises. Now in full comeback mode, it looks as though the brand has gone right down to its roots as described by McIntyre: “The idea was that you could travel all over the planet with a Macpac piece. It could take you anywhere. You could trust that it was going to get you back in one piece, and the gear would stand up to the rigors of New Zealand’s most extreme conditions. I loved that notion. It wasn’t just for fine weather, or just for extreme conditions. It works everywhere.” What do you think of this humorous campaign, riffing off the 'Cliffhanger' action movies? Macpac This is a bit precarious, New Zealand commercials, outdoor wear, mountain gear, The Monkeys Melbourne 2023-03-20T10:07:13Z https://addvertising.org/cows-walking-more-steps-than-many-humans. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F8lwbAODTuw https://www.youtube.com/embed/F8lwbAODTuw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F8lwbAODTuw/hqdefault.jpg Cows walking more steps than many humans! U.S. company Organic Valley kits its cows out with fitness trackers to make a point. Fun and to the point! Humanaut agency, Organic Valley fitness trackers ad, amusing commercials, organic products USA, cows wellbeing 2018-06-03T08:34:53Z https://addvertising.org/england-lost-grim-vid-for-mick-jagger-s-new-song. https://www.youtube.com/embed/98gj0z0RkXE https://www.youtube.com/embed/98gj0z0RkXE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/98gj0z0RkXE/hqdefault.jpg England Lost: Grim vid for Mick Jagger's new song Suspenseful video with a gathering sense of doom accompanies the politically-charged new song rushed out by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, 74, to capture the Brexit Zeitgeist before events move on. Welsh actor Luke Evans stars. Mick Jagger England Lost video, Mick Jagger song and Brexit, director Saam Farahmand, actor Luke evans, political songs 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/artworks-help-tell-stroke-survivors-stories. https://youtu.be/rjwWBahKQjk https://youtu.be/rjwWBahKQjk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rjwWBahKQjk/hqdefault.jpg Artworks help tell stroke survivors' stories Here we see individual stories of stroke narrated by the survivors and symbolised in works of art crafted for each person's experience. Depending on which part of the brain is affected, a stroke can affect anything from your speech and physical abilities to your emotions and personality. The film was directed by Lotje Sodderland (Netflix documentary 'My Beautiful Broken Brain'), herself a stroke survivor. She explains the importance of art and visual storytelling for stroke survivors: Stroke Association, Rebuilding Lives, surviving strokes, Lotje Sodderland, My Beautiful Broken Brain, AMV BBDO 2019-04-29T05:21:54Z https://addvertising.org/electric-luxury-mercedes-weeknd-dazzle-with-blinding-lights. https://youtu.be/FRDIZgPajdQ https://youtu.be/FRDIZgPajdQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FRDIZgPajdQ/hqdefault.jpg Electric luxury: Mercedes, Weeknd dazzle with 'Blinding Lights' Canadian singer The Weeknd drives this mini-movie for Mercedes with his track 'Blinding Lights'. The luxury auto-maker takes us on a weird and wonderful race through history to showcase its EQC electric vehicle, with a whole lot of sweet vintage to bring us right up to date. Do you like this glimpse of the future of electric? Mercedes EQC, electric cars, luxury vehicles, The Weeknd Blinding Lights, antoni garage Berlin 2021-02-08T01:35:24Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-ad-parody-christmas-2018. https://youtu.be/5OlNZ3cLQ6U https://youtu.be/5OlNZ3cLQ6U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5OlNZ3cLQ6U/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis ad parody, Christmas 2018 If you're a Joe.co.uk fan, you'll have been awaiting the parody of the John Lewis Christmas 2018 ad almost as eagerly as the department store's real ad is anticipated. Brexit plays a weighty role in this year's offering, which could disMay some of us more than others... Take a look and let us know what you think! Here's the real 2018 item - https://addvertising.org/elton-john-lewis-christmas-2018-ad-is-here - and a look back at the 2017 Joe parody of John Lewis' Moz the Monster: https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-parody-ad-stars-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson. Enjoy! Joe.co.uk parody Christmas 2018, Elton John Lewis, Christmas 2018 ads, John Lewis Christmas 2018 2018-12-04T16:29:21Z https://addvertising.org/look-to-the-skies-for-electric-taxi-rides. https://youtu.be/ypljIob6hz0 https://youtu.be/ypljIob6hz0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ypljIob6hz0/hqdefault.jpg Look to the skies for electric taxi rides If you're wondering how the flying taxi market is evolving, it's just fine, says US company Joby Aviation. The California-based outfit works closely with the US military and has strong commercial / technology investors in the form of ride / delivery platform Uber and Japanese multinational automaker Toyota. Here, it presents its air taxi in a demo flight in Dubai, to the soundtrack 'Endless Desert', saying: "The future of cleaner, quieter urban travel just landed in Dubai. Today marks a significant milestone on our path to commercialization: we successfully completed a series of piloted, full-transition, electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing flights in Dubai". Company stock rose several percentage points. Are you excited? Joby Aviation Dubai flight, electric air taxis, urban travel, EVs, eVTOL, flying taxis 2025-07-04T08:30:01Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-rejected-by-british-airways. https://youtu.be/uPskg3zzCrI https://youtu.be/uPskg3zzCrI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uPskg3zzCrI/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds rejected by British Airways? Actually, no. But this 45-seond ad plays it that way - does it grab your attention for either Ryan Reynolds' Aviation American Gin brand, or UK flag carrier British Airways? The airline, like many others, stood in need of some positive attention amid mass flight cancellations in the spring/summer of 2022: staff shortages and surging demand in the wake of Covid restrictions saw daily flight cancellations and travel chaos at airports. Canadian actor/comedian Ryan Reynolds -who's also become a one-man advertising machine - serves up his own particular style of humour in this mood-lightening 'safety video' aimed at promoting the fact that, as BA says, "customers can now enjoy the refreshing taste of Aviation American Gin on board, as well as in British Airways’ UK and US lounges". Ryan Reynolds British Airways, Aviation Gin and British Airways, BA in-flight refreshment, funny ads, Hollywood actors in ads 2022-07-01T14:10:30Z https://addvertising.org/white-house-reveals-the-one-thing-that-makes-us-all-more-attractive. https://youtu.be/EYrKyGSm3AI https://youtu.be/EYrKyGSm3AI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EYrKyGSm3AI/hqdefault.jpg White House reveals "the one thing that makes us all more attractive" In a move that may surprise many, the US government put out an 'incredible ad' with this ringing endorsement of a slew of top-selling online dating apps, most of which belong to the same company, Match Group, Inc. As the administration's COVID-19 response adviser Andy Slavitt explains the "universally attractive quality" the partnership promotes, presidential medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci - himself undergoing a grilling in the Senate over his role in the crisis - covers his eyes and appears to have difficulty holding in laughter. What's your response to the campaign to encourage more people to get the COVID-19 jab? Good sense, outrageous, not a big deal? It follows similar 'incentives' and rewards such as free beer (Budweiser) and $50 grocery/similar vouchers for residents of California under a lottery scheme. "You have to persuade different people in different ways," says one viewer tolerantly." Absurd and appalling," says a US-born communications professional. "Were they doing a parody? Who would promote this message as the official government statement?" Dating, like most social activities, has seen an online boom during the COVID-related restrictions across the globe. Many seeking love, sex and companionship have suffered loneliness and frustration as a result of restrictions to actually meeting others in person. This partnership endorsement is seen by critics as playing on people's desperation after the curtailment of their social and intimate lives by holding out the lure of more sex / interest for those who've had the shot. As another viewer points out, "it's an incredible ad for the major profit-making dating apps. It will be interesting to see what happens to their stocks as a result." Your thoughts are invited. White House partnership dating apps, online dating, COVID and dating, incentives for COVID shot, government endorsement 2021-06-02T09:41:02Z https://addvertising.org/time-to-stop-sweeping-women-under-the-rug. https://youtu.be/fnUM38Dq-vE https://youtu.be/fnUM38Dq-vE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fnUM38Dq-vE/hqdefault.jpg Time to stop sweeping women under the rug Making a stark point with a stark image, this one-minute ad is by the Marguerite Centre in Canada, which provides a holistic, women-centred approach to recovery from substance misuse and gambling addiction. What do you think of the ad? Does it strike a chord or make you view addiction in a new way? women's addictions, gambling addiction, substance misuse, Arrivals + Departures agency, Canada, women's health 2018-08-09T06:10:23Z https://addvertising.org/finally-a-pirate-that-smells-good. https://youtu.be/9lYHGsXLVD0 https://youtu.be/9lYHGsXLVD0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9lYHGsXLVD0/hqdefault.jpg 'Finally, a pirate that smells good!' Male grooming company Old Spice serves up some unexpected pirate action on the seven seas to illustrate the power of its long-lasting new deodorant. The US brand, which dates back to 1934 and now belongs to Procter & Gamble, has always been known for its sailing themes, particularly on the packaging, with a twist humour to lend a spice to its advertising. This commercial deploys some contemporary humour but it's almost 20 years ago that Old Spice Classic shower gel was sold using the slogan "The original. If your grandfather hadn't worn it, you wouldn't exist", while the final shot here is a quirky riff on a popular 2010 commercial titled 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like', which featured star Isaiah Mustafa proclaiming ‘I’m on a horse’ while mounted on a white steed. What do you think of this fresh new take on a men's classic? Old Spice 'Unbelievably Long Lasting', Old Spice pirates ad, director Martín Jalfen, agency Burns 2025-03-14T09:35:39Z https://addvertising.org/quaker-oats-silent-ad-from-1928. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LAupzdTFqyQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/LAupzdTFqyQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LAupzdTFqyQ/hqdefault.jpg Quaker Oats silent ad from 1928 The value of porridge for humans but also interesting footage of dairy farming in the US at the end of the 1920s, as Quaker Oats supplied the industry with feed. 11 minutes that end with a really good simple message for potential farm buyers: "Buy the feed in the striped sacks" - yep, the power of packaging! world porridge day, oats as dairy feed, value of porridge oats, healthy breakfast for kids, Quaker Oats retro ad 2024-08-28T11:03:57Z https://addvertising.org/spain-s-el-gordo-lottery-strikes-poignant-note-for-christmas-2020. https://youtu.be/L5O7jrSCS1U https://youtu.be/L5O7jrSCS1U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L5O7jrSCS1U/hqdefault.jpg Spain's el gordo lottery strikes poignant note for Christmas 2020 Like the John Lewis department store Christmas ad in the UK, Spain's national lottery each year is eagerly awaited. Like most of this year's campaigns, both have been influenced by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. This 1'30" ad for the 2020 edition is garnering a generally positive reaction for its depth of understanding and detail without a descent into mawkishness. The narrative is a broad-ranging retro one portraying various situations that have challenged friends, lovers and family over the decades, coming right up to date with a message pertaining to loneliness that can and should be poignant every year but is likely to be more widely appreciated this year as many more people have experienced unexpected loneliness. Do you like the common humanity approach? Some might argue that it does not gel with the business of selling scraps of hope in the form of lottery tickets. Others that it's a great blend of compassion and quiet, realistic excitement. lotería nacional 2020, also known as 'el gordo' (the fat one), Spanish national lottery, el gordo, Compartir como nunca, Christmas ads 2020, Lotería nacional 2020, Contrapunto BBDO 2020-11-25T12:10:14Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-a-mess-out-there-kumail-nanjiani-has-strong-yet-sensitive-solution. https://youtu.be/6SyjGclfylc https://youtu.be/6SyjGclfylc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6SyjGclfylc/hqdefault.jpg "It's a mess out there": Kumail Nanjiani has strong yet sensitive solution Household name Tide harnesses the power of viral videos and funny man Kumail Nanjiani to promote its new Power Pods washing detergent in this 45-second blast. What do you think - unbeatable combination, cheap mash-up, universally appealing, way to go Tide? Pakistani-American stand-up comedian and actor Nanjiani is known for his role as Dinesh in the HBO comedy series 'Silicon Valley' and for co-writing and starring in the romantic comedy film 'The Big Sick'. If you're wondering what the Power Pods actually are, Tide - part of the Procter & Gamble multinational family - says they're both strong and sensitive: "Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10X Free Power PODS are designed to give your fabrics a gentle, hypoallergenic clean at the microscopic level, removing both visible and invisible dirt from your garments. They're perfume- and dye-free, therefore kind to your skin." Tide Power Pods, Gonna Need More Tide ad, Kumail Nanjiani Tide commercial, funny ads, viral videos in commercials, Procter & Gamble, STALKR, Saatchi & Saatchi USA 2023-12-22T02:26:55Z https://addvertising.org/animal-welfare-kill-the-tradition-not-a-turkey. https://youtu.be/XoZCg1tjCIc https://youtu.be/XoZCg1tjCIc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XoZCg1tjCIc/hqdefault.jpg Animal welfare: 'Kill the tradition, not a turkey' Elaborate preparation and consumption of turkey is still a familiar aspect of both Thanksgiving in the USA and Christmas in the UK. This campaign out of Britain calls on all of us to question the tradition, using an animated turkey called Tessa who points out - via the voice of British actor Jane Horrocks - how absurd many of our Christmas practices are, before finding herself in line for a particularly cruel one. It's by The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation, a UK-based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. It works to educate the public through peaceful means about the horrors of cruelty to animals. For this ad,it cites research by The Grocer publication which found that more than half of 1,500 young Brits polled believed turkey and all the trimmings was "old-fashioned", with 39% of the 18 to 30-year-olds declaring they would never eat turkey. Hence the tagline, it's time to "Kill the tradition, not a turkey". Horrocks - an acclaimed singer who can perform in the voices of Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Billie Holiday among others - said: “I’m proud to be giving a voice to Tessa, a curious little turkey who questions why millions of birds are killed for the Christmas table each year when so many other options exist. I hope the spot encourages kind souls everywhere to explore vegan dishes that offer some peace on Earth to animals this festive season.” There are various theories as to how the turkey-eating tradition arose, including evidence that turkey was imported into the UK in the early 16th century, and that Henry VIII - he who had two of his six wives beheaded - was the first British monarch to enjoy the delicacy on Christmas Day. Spanish traders are understood to have brought turkeys that had been domesticated by indigenous Americans to Europe and Asia. The modern centrepiece of Christmas tables in Britain also dominates the Thanksgiving board in the USA, where turkeys were historically plentiful and it made sense to slaughter them for their meat as they were larger than other barnyard animals and did not produce milk or eggs. What do you think of the campaign? Does it make you think twice about your own choices this Christmas; is it a useful reminder about questioning lucrative narratives imposed by over-consumption; is it just another kill-joy attempt on what should be genuinely special occasions; is vegan really the best answer for our modern society? PETA Christmas 2023, Christmas ads 2023, Jane Horrocks commercial, veganism, Tessa the Turkey ad, animal welfare, meat-eating Britain, turkey consumption UK, House 337 2023-11-13T12:33:13Z https://addvertising.org/world-cup-spain-takes-the-kissing-game-to-qatar. https://youtu.be/1IfQ4oIMPio https://youtu.be/1IfQ4oIMPio https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1IfQ4oIMPio/hqdefault.jpg World Cup: Spain takes the kissing game to Qatar As football's World Cup played out in Qatar, much of the Western media took issue with the Middle Eastern country's LGBTQI+ attitudes. This #LoveWinsQatar campaign out of Spain challenges the world's gamers to win through love by sharing online images of kissing. What do you think? A brilliant way of non-confrontational comment and crucial for raising awareness; inventive but a bit unnecessary since the event should really just be about the football; or just far too close to the bone so soon after worldwide governments worked in lockstep to punish and confine their own citizens? Is it useful to criticise human rights records abroad so vociferously while ignoring those at home, such as the quiet introduction of anti-protest legislation under an 'emergency' umbrella? The campaign was supported by Brazilian, Argentinian and Portuguese associations and translated into several languages to help the drive "to make our reality visible for our rights, for our wellbeing in a fairer society in equality and diversity," said non-governmental organisation COGAM. World Cup Qatar ads, Love Wins Qatar campaign, LGBTQI+ football, football ads, gamers, Serviceplan House of Communication Spain, COGAM, Game-Changer 2022-12-13T09:49:56Z https://addvertising.org/apple-introduces-iphone-air. https://youtu.be/M0au92yebLQ https://youtu.be/M0au92yebLQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M0au92yebLQ/hqdefault.jpg Apple introduces iPhone Air It's a looker, all right. Apple's new iPhone is the US company's biggest design reveal in years, and fans are responding to that, though users are usually most concerned with battery life and camera - neither of which get a huge upgrade here, it seems. "For us, design goes beyond just how something looks or feels," said CEO Tim Cook. "Design is also how it works." Apple, which unveiled seven other products at the same time, says: "This is iPhone Air. Super thin. Strikingly light. Shockingly strong. Powered by the new A19 Pro chip, which is built for Apple Intelligence. Fitted with our new 18MP Center Stage front camera and an advanced 48MP Fusion camera system that enables Dual Capture, Action mode, next-generation portraits, and much more. All with remarkable all-day battery life". Your response to the informative ad explaining how they managed to get all that tech into a super-slim frame? Apple iPhone Air, ultra-thin smartphone 2025-09-10T11:18:47Z https://addvertising.org/money-smart-kid-bags-trolley-cash. https://youtu.be/cWBp4m_WS-Q https://youtu.be/cWBp4m_WS-Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cWBp4m_WS-Q/hqdefault.jpg Money-smart kid bags trolley cash This little girl knows a good thing when she sees it, and grabs financial opportunity with both hands. Her confidence and money smarts earn her admiring looks from passers-by who see how she's seizing the day. It's all part of British bank NatWest's MoneySense programme, which teaches children between the ages of five and 18 to be financially aware and learn how to handle money. What do you think of the approach? NatWest MoneySense, children and money, kids' finances, financial education for children, The&Partnership 2020-03-09T10:07:57Z https://addvertising.org/us-presidential-elections-2024-history-is-watching-says-biden. https://youtu.be/opICiMkVhc4 https://youtu.be/opICiMkVhc4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/opICiMkVhc4/hqdefault.jpg US presidential elections 2024: "History is watching" says Biden Politics is at the forefront of the good, the bad and the ugly in advertising. Incumbent US President Joe Biden opens the new year with an ad campaign focusing on democracy - a concept which is more disputed than ever - via a collage of events from recent and older history, voiced by the 81-year-old Biden. The one-minute spot is heavily laced with references to former President Donald Trump, without actually naming him - implying that there is an expectation Trump will be the Republican Party's nominee. This, despite efforts by various states to ban Trump from appearing on the ballot. Talking of democracy. “I’ve made the preservation of American democracy an essential issue of my presidency,” Biden says in the ad. “Now, something dangerous is happening in America. There’s an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs in our democracy.” The 2020 election saw the highest voter turnout in history, with both the Democratic Party's candidate Biden and Trump garnering more than 74 million votes. Various events and reports since have served to increase divisiveness in the name of democracy, with entrenched positions and opinions prevailing in the media at least over debate and understanding for the betterment of society. Independent candidates this year include Robert Kennedy Jr (RFK) of the USA's 'political royalty' clan. However, even RFK faces challenges in gaining visibility in mainstream media / giant tech platforms, and it's not hard to see why just when looking at the figures: Forbes put total political advertising spending at $8.5 billion across TV, radio and digital media in the 2019-2020 election cycle, and spending totals for this presidential election year are expected to be up 30% on that, topping out round the US$16 billion mark. Yes, that's billion with a 'b'. What do you think of this Joe Biden / Kamala Harris campaign? US presidential elections 2024, Biden 2024 election ad, Biden Harris 2024 ad campaign, political advertising US 2024-01-06T10:45:33Z https://addvertising.org/upscale-jewelry-designer-puts-fresh-twist-on-lockdown. https://youtu.be/BA7L4CLNpG0 https://youtu.be/BA7L4CLNpG0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BA7L4CLNpG0/hqdefault.jpg Upscale jewelry designer puts fresh twist on 'lockdown' We've probably all seen or used a carabiner even if we didn't (like me) know the name until now: it's a lock or shackle device composed of a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to quickly and reversibly connect components, especially in safety-critical situations like rock-climbing. High-end New York-based jeweler Marla Aaron - who made headlines a couple of years ago when she took to selling her designs through vending machines as well as classy boutiques - has fashioned an entire collection of carabiner locks that can be interlocked, combined or split up and worn in various ways. "Once I realized that I could morph the shape of a hardware store carabiner in a myriad of ways, the collection became a reality," explains the hardware and engineering fan. Made of precious metals, some with sparkling stone embellishments, the jewelry devices bring a whole new meaning to the term 'lockdown' in this humorous stop-motion seasonal message. “We decided to ‘humanize’ the Locks this year," says Aaron. "For me they have always had personalities, so I wanted to see them do human things--be silly because we need silly now more than ever." She refers to the widepsread restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, explaing that the playful campaign is "a way for us to put something joyful into the world.” Have they succeeded? Marla Aaron jewelry, Christmas 2020 ads, unusual jewellery, stop motion ads, lockdown humor, Tai Li Wu, Something Different agency 2020-12-08T10:08:58Z https://addvertising.org/zach-woods-shows-how-not-to-read-a-contract. https://youtu.be/TR7Ajo3v1-M https://youtu.be/TR7Ajo3v1-M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TR7Ajo3v1-M/hqdefault.jpg Zach Woods shows how not to read a contract US actor/comedian Zach Woods ('The Office', 'Silicon Valley', 'Avenue 5') proffers his perceptions of working with tech for the purposes of performance marketing. The ad is for big-tracking and agile project managemet system Jira, itself part of the American-Australian software company Atlassian. The idea seems to be to demonstrate through Woods's high-faluting ideas and the simple hand-held paper message to 'Sign Up' that it's okay to have big ideas as long as they get broken down into actionable steps that are in turn delivered on. Jira is used by 100,000 customers worldwide, including ebay and Spotify, says the company. For those more familiar with Zach Woods's form of delivery than Jira's, the mgsofttech blog says: "Jira offers robust reporting and analytics features, providing insights into project progress, team performance, and potential bottlenecks. Teams can create customizable dashboards and reports to monitor key metrics and make data-driven decisions". Cool. What do you think of the ad? 'The Contract' Zach Woods, Zach Woods x Jira, Atlassian commercial, project management ads, actors in ads, Noble People agency 2024-10-28T10:29:42Z https://addvertising.org/donate-a-skin-urges-samsung-brazil. https://youtu.be/mdYNZ-4nyg4 https://youtu.be/mdYNZ-4nyg4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mdYNZ-4nyg4/hqdefault.jpg Donate a skin, urges Samsung Brazil Gamers without skins (a graphic asset that changes the appearance of characters in video-games without interfering in players' abilities or impact) are sometimes treated poorly by other gamers because they don’t have the means to acquire such skins. The players without skins are often dubbed The Defaults. Multinational Samsung is tackling this form of cyber-bullying in Brazil by getting the top Fortnite game influencers to donate a Glow Skin to Default players during their live stream, and encouraging everyone to do the same with their friends. What do you think of the idea? Samsung, Fornite, anti-bullying, game skins, Brazilian gamers, Aura Glow skin, Brazilian influencers, The Defaults, video games, Cheil Brazil 2019-11-13T23:39:52Z https://addvertising.org/acceptance-diversity-message-for-chinese-new-year-from-beatrice-leong. https://youtu.be/Fi0HqBeJ9pg https://youtu.be/Fi0HqBeJ9pg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fi0HqBeJ9pg/hqdefault.jpg 'Acceptance': diversity message for Chinese New Year from Beatrice Leong "Finding your place in the world is not about fitting in," says Malaysian bank RHB Bank Berhad. "It’s not about following the usual paths. Or acting in accordance to the common script. It’s not about being normal, but about being you. Accepting your true self and letting it blossom into progress. And making a difference your way, no matter how different you are". This message for the Chinese New Year is about acceptance, and centres around the experience of a young woman being misunderstood because of her autism. It's by Asian entrepreneur and activist Beatrice Leong, who focuses on female autism in Malaysia. Stories of how girls can grow up stigmatised because of early mis-diagnosis were reflected in her 2022 series 'The Lost Girls'. What do you make of the campaign by RHB? Uplifting, and a great message for the Lunar New Year, or would you prefer something more obviously celebratory as we move into the Year of the Wood Dragon? RHB Chinese New Year 2024, Beatrice Leong x RHB, autism, Lunar New Year ads 2024, undiagnosed autism, autistic women and girls, AIDA, Asian diversity 2024-08-28T11:19:23Z https://addvertising.org/little-free-library-hits-back-at-book-bans-in-us-schools. https://youtu.be/DbQtHKSVFlE https://youtu.be/DbQtHKSVFlE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DbQtHKSVFlE/hqdefault.jpg Little Free Library hits back at book bans in US schools What are your thoughts on this 48-second ad by Little Free Library? The organisation is present in the USA and several other countries in the shape of book-sharing boxes on posts where those with limited resources can access books they may not otherwise be able to read. This campaign points out the principle - which most of us would likely agree with - that bans just stir our natural curiosity to find out more. However, many argue that this principle is itself now under challenge as blanket narratives dull our critical thinking, opposing views rather than discussion/understanding become entrenched norms, and discernment fatigue sets in. As free speech organisation PEN America reports, there's been a sharp rise in challenges to and subsequent bans of books in schools, in particular in the areas of race, sexuality and gender topics. This is attributed in large part to parental concern over 'unsuitable' material being made readily available to impressionable young minds which have yet to find their way. Supporters point to the need for all youngsters to be able to access relatable stories which enable them to feel they belong and can be themselves. The debate is heated, and the topic of banned books in schools has already led to counter-measures by activists, such as a pop-up consisting of rainbow-painted shelves of banned books in Ben & Jerry's ice-cream stores. Little Free Library 'Unbanned Book Club', book bans in US schools, race representation children's literature, gender and sexuality US children, children's education, Venables, Bell + Partners 2023-06-30T08:39:21Z https://addvertising.org/kitten-kollege. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZGJXWMkNcyQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZGJXWMkNcyQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZGJXWMkNcyQ/hqdefault.jpg Kitten Kollege Cat-owners being educated via Klever Kitten Klasses. Nice one from Whiskas! kittens, animals, cute, cats 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/climate-crisis-solutions-art-allotments-form-grassroots-movement-for-community-food. https://youtu.be/3bbl0idJ5IY https://youtu.be/3bbl0idJ5IY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3bbl0idJ5IY/hqdefault.jpg Climate crisis solutions: art, allotments form grassroots movement for community food If you're one of the many concerned about global mass food production and the degradation of local produce, this four-minute video about an art/allotments initiative in Britain packs a wealth of transferable information. An allotment is a piece of land roughly the size of a doubles tennis court which is rented out to local people for the growing of food and vegetables. With climate and over-consumption issues, including mass production of meat and dairy products, top of mind, environmental organisation Greenpeace has partnered with artist Dr JC Niala to highlight the rights people have to allotments. Campaigners argue that the numbers of applications for allotments demonstrate a huge desire from people to be part of the solution to the multiple crises we are facing related to the cost of living, climate, nature and health. The initiative involved exhibiting a 30-metre-long piece of living artwork - containing varied seeds - outside Parliament, and then planting it on land owned by one of the UK's major supermarket chains, Tesco. Against a backdrop of soaring food prices, the growing number of food banks and more families falling into poverty each week, the campaign points to the potential: "One allotment is designed to feed a family of four so if each allotment request on today’s lists was granted, they could collectively feed cities the size of Nottingham and Leicester combined." JC Niala says: “With the acceleration of climate change and the persistence of structural inequality within the UK and globally, food has become both an emblem and an embodiment of the troubles around us. Allotments quite literally provide a lifeline for some. They bring good local food back to people and take away the bad taste of the global industrial food system. They improve people’s mental health and wellbeing by creating a sense of purpose and increasing opportunities to connect with others as well as spend time in nature."What do you think of the practical yet artistic approach? Greenpeace UK allotments, JC Niala, environment, allotments Britain, community food, local food produce, climate crisis solutions 2023-10-27T09:38:27Z https://addvertising.org/lamborghini-temerario-you-can-t-hide-who-you-are. https://youtu.be/l0TLgCZAwns https://youtu.be/l0TLgCZAwns https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l0TLgCZAwns/hqdefault.jpg Lamborghini Temerario: 'You can't hide who you are' And why would you want to? Just managing expectations here: If this ad for the Lamborghini Temerario has you reaching to find where to buy one, hold your horses - it is not yet offered for sale. How tantalising has luxury car advertising become? On a practical level, it means that it is "not subject to Directive 1999/94 EC. The fuel consumption and emissions data are in the type of approval stage", as clarified by Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini - now part of the German Volkswagen Group. Specs - and a spot of bragging - for the Temerario (which Google translates as 'reckless') are supplied by Lambo as: "Equipped with a 920 CV twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain designed and developed from scratch in Sant’Agata Bolognese, this super sports car offers extraordinary performance, driving pleasure, and comfort. The engine can reach 10,000 rpm, resulting in a top speed of over 340 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds. Our latest creation is the second model in the Lamborghini High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range". Lamborghini is expecting the new model to re-define the sector, in part thanks to state-of-the-art aerodynamics, and to the new ‘Lamborghini Vision Unit’ which reportedly allows drivers to ‘re-live and share their track and road driving experiences’. For those of us who just like sportscars and/or compelling ads, the soundtrack is 'Never Tear Us Apart', and that 10,000 rpm is said to generate a wicked exhaust soundtrack of its own.... Lamborghini Temerario You can't hide who you are, Lamborghini Temerario 2024, Automobili Lamborghini, luxury cars 2024-08-27T11:46:30Z https://addvertising.org/poetic-pepsi-pays-tribute-to-indian-farmers. https://youtu.be/sliYxt4RsKg https://youtu.be/sliYxt4RsKg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sliYxt4RsKg/hqdefault.jpg Poetic Pepsi pays tribute to Indian farmers People across 200 countries ingest a product by US food and beverage conglomerate PepsiCo one billion times every day. In this evocative 1'25" black and white campaign, Pepsi pays homage to the Indian farmers who are at the heart of feeding a nation. "We have partnered and supported 24,000 farmers across 13 states in India by providing new crop varieties and new technologies while introducing sustainable farming practices," says PepsiCo. Like the ad? Or is it just a kind of greenwashing? PepsiCo, India, Indian farmers, farming, environment, Publicis Dubai 2019-09-09T15:11:25Z https://addvertising.org/dr-cline-netflix-documentary-our-father-charts-effects-of-fertility-abuse. https://youtu.be/phQxK5u8IEs https://youtu.be/phQxK5u8IEs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/phQxK5u8IEs/hqdefault.jpg Dr Cline: Netflix documentary 'Our Father' charts effects of fertility abuse Popular streaming service Netflix hit the headlines hard in Spring 2022 due to a $50-billion plunge in market value attributed partly to a fall in subscribers and to pulling out of Russia. A radical reassessment of the US company's business model was clearly in the wind as news spread that it's finally ready to allow advertising - having ridden the crest of the ad-blocking and ad-free waves of the past 20 years. Founded in 1997, Netflix has developed into a full-scale production company in its own right, delivering popular entertainment and acquiring a name for its hard-hitting documentaries and docu-series. What do you think of this trailer for its new docu-series 'Our Father'? The series is based on the story of a US fertility doctor, Donald Cline, who clandestinely fathered more than 50 children without consent by substituting his own sperm for that of donors - both known, such as husbands/partners, and anonymous. The effect of the violations, which took place in the 1970s and 1980s, are explored in the Netflix production. Netflix 'Our Father', docu-series, IVF abuses, fertility treatment scandal, artificial insemination, DNA father testing, non-consensual pregnancy, sperm switch 2022-04-22T09:19:36Z https://addvertising.org/puss-in-boots-returns-in-the-last-wish. https://youtu.be/xgZLXyqbYOc https://youtu.be/xgZLXyqbYOc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xgZLXyqbYOc/hqdefault.jpg Puss in Boots returns in 'The Last Wish' Well, if you're in North America and you loved' the first 'Puss in Boots' movie back in 2011, you're in luck: the swashbuckling, fast-talking feline returns in 'The Last Wish, which looks set to be one of the must-see holiday movies this year and is due out on December 21st. For those of us in the UK and elsewhere, we have to languish a little longer- until February 3rd in Britain. Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is the throaty, witty voice of the character who first stole the show with his catty attitude in the 2004 'Shrek' movie, leading to Puss in his own feature-length. Universal Pictures says this new film "features an all-star comedic cast that includes Oscar® winner Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone (Black Widow), Samson Kayo (Sliced), Emmy nominee Anthony Mendez (Jane the Virgin) and Tony nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Trolls World Tour)". Not to mention Salma Hayek Pinault as Puss's feminine foil, Kitty Softpaws. The Shrek and Puss in Boots films have collectively earned more than $3.5 billion worldwide. Puss in Boots 2 official trailer, Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, animated films 2022-12-16T10:15:05Z https://addvertising.org/tennis-andy-murray-vs-andy-murray. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/148/medium/Andy_Murray_Castore_pic.jpg?1574249328 Tennis: Andy Murray vs Andy Murray 2019-11-20T11:28:49Z https://addvertising.org/anti-gun-violence. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cd49zDsqeqM https://www.youtube.com/embed/cd49zDsqeqM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cd49zDsqeqM/hqdefault.jpg Anti-gun violence 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/donald-trump-did-not-just-fall-from-the-sky-michael-moore. https://youtu.be/TPXl6SlKfqs https://youtu.be/TPXl6SlKfqs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TPXl6SlKfqs/hqdefault.jpg "Donald Trump did not just fall from the sky" - Michael Moore Trailer for U.S. documentary maker and writer Michael Moore's 2018 movie, 'Fahrenheit 11/9'. The man behind the Oscar-winning documentary 'Bowling for Columbine', which tackled the issue of gun violence and the USA's relationship with firearms, says the new movie is not about President Trump. "It's a story about who we are as a people and what it means to be an American in the era of Trump. Ultimately, it's a story about where we might be heading as a society." However, it has already stirred plenty of controversy by overlaying Trump dialogue onto images of Adolf Hitler. The title refers to the date (November 9th)when Trump was announced as president in 2016, and to Moore's documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11', about the George W. Bush presidency. What do you think of the trailer? Does it inspire you to learn more about U.S. politics, or do you think the USA's problems are theirs alone? Michael Moore Fahrenheit 11/9, socio-political documentary, President Donald Trump, US society, American politics 2019-05-21T02:02:49Z https://addvertising.org/these-boots-were-made-for-christmas-walking. https://youtu.be/jVmxzBTKd3M https://youtu.be/jVmxzBTKd3M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jVmxzBTKd3M/hqdefault.jpg These Boots were made for Christmas walking.... The UK's high-street health and beauty, and pharmacy chain launches into the 2019 festive season with a one-stop shopping approach sure to appeal to hard-pressed individuals of all backgrounds. #GiftLikeYouGetThem is the simple message, with the newly launched Bootiques taking the stress and pain out of Christmas shopping by guiding harassed gifters to the ideal product selection for different types of recipients. Are you giving a sigh of relief and getting an afternoon's Bootique purchasing in the diary now? Boots, Christmas 2019, #GiftLikeYouGetThem, Bootiques, family Xmas shopping, Ogilvy 2019-11-18T09:46:23Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-english-rose-revives-under-daniel-lee. https://youtu.be/kUZkKX2xIwc https://youtu.be/kUZkKX2xIwc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kUZkKX2xIwc/hqdefault.jpg Burberry: English rose revives under Daniel Lee English fashion designer Daniel Lee was named chief creative officer at Burberry in September 2022 and presented his debut runway collection at London Fashion Week in February 2023. “Burberry flies the flag for Britishness and for the UK and for culture," said Lee, 37. He told fashion 'bible' Vogue that he intends to write an "iconic chapter" in the history of the 167-year-old firm. "We’re thinking about the feeling of the outdoors. It’s not necessarily about an overcoat, but also about warmth, tactility, and cosiness. And about being on the move, and not being weighed down.” What do you think of this one-minute campaign? Shot by London-born photographer/ film-maker Tyrone Lebon and featuring Flyn Stone, John Glacier, Raheem Sterling, Liberty Ross, Skepta, Georgia May Jagger, Julie Adenuga, Shygirl, Son Heung-min, Hector Abbott, and Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun), it revives the concept of the English rose amid the nation's climate. Does it succeed in bringing a breath of fresh air while respecting the tradition of a highly regarded fashion house? Though Lee is one of the youngest creative directors in the industry, it's interesting to remember that Thomas Burberry founded his eponymous firm in 1856 when he was just 21 years old - using the principle that clothing should be designed to protect people from the British weather. The distinctive Burberry plaid used in its trademark gabardine trenchcoats still defines the brand, while worldwide revenue for the firm - now listed on the London Stock Exchange - was reported to be £2.83 billion (US$3.7 billion) in 2022. Burberry Daniel Lee 2023, luxury fashion houses, rebranding luxury fashion, Burberry English rose campaign, photographer Tyrone Lebon 2023-03-21T09:41:01Z https://addvertising.org/halloween-2020-scaredy-cat-the-world-s-first-horror-movie-for-cats. https://youtu.be/WULOpreo36o https://youtu.be/WULOpreo36o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WULOpreo36o/hqdefault.jpg Halloween 2020: 'Scaredy Cat', the world's first horror movie for cats 'Some fears go so deep, they defy rational explanation'.... Thus opens this meticulously created four-minute animation, which aims to fill the Halloween trick-or-treat vacuum experienced by cats. Cat lovers will be unsurprised to hear that more than 100 people worked for 14 weeks to achieve the realistic effect of a 'home alone' cat having a thoroughly spooky night in: A miniature set was built using more than 400 handcrafted miniature props to dress the different scenes. All pieces were drawn and executed using a mixture of techniques, with some sculpted by hand, while others were made with 3D printers and then hand painted. For the cat, the team chose a CGI approach, to capture the fluid movements and natural expressions of real cats. The fur of the cat was specially designed to work at a small scale, to fit better with the miniature sets, and the team even worked with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute to enhance the movie with specific sound frequencies that will capture cats’ attention, making this a motion picture truly designed for cats. Animation lovers will be interested to hear that the first scene of the film was captured in a single shot, with everything in camera, including the rain. What do you think? A bit too gloomy at the end, or just a rollicking good spook-out? Will you be rushing to buy Mars Temptations cat treats at Halloween in an upsurge of care and concern for your beloved kitties? Scaredy-Cat the movie, Mars Temptations cat treats, miniature sets, CGI animation, animated cat movie, Zombie Studio, Moby My Only Love, adam&eveDDB 2020-10-29T08:51:10Z https://addvertising.org/screaming-sea-creatures. https://youtu.be/Ytjlns9zpo8 https://youtu.be/Ytjlns9zpo8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ytjlns9zpo8/hqdefault.jpg Screaming sea creatures! What's the buzz, tell me what's a-happening?? Cute 30-second trailer by US pay TV channel Discovery for their popular annual Shark Week series. Apparently the series itself, despite its popularity, has come under criticism for scientific inaccuracy. But if we're just judging the ad, what do we think? Discovery Channel Shark Week 2019, funny ads, marine life 2019-07-05T09:56:50Z https://addvertising.org/behind-the-scenes-at-battersea. https://youtu.be/eWriAVpY9pE https://youtu.be/eWriAVpY9pE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eWriAVpY9pE/hqdefault.jpg Behind the Scenes at Battersea Warning: cuteness overload!! Waking the world up to the wonders of adopting a pet, this ad from Battersea puts a positive spin on the opportunity to support this amazing charity instead of cruel puppy mills. Enjoy! pets, adopt, adoption, adopt don't shop, animals, funny, cute 2018-06-04T01:39:01Z https://addvertising.org/beyonce-rocks-country-in-levi-s. https://youtu.be/LwojYvqomhU https://youtu.be/LwojYvqomhU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LwojYvqomhU/hqdefault.jpg Beyoncé rocks country in Levi's US superstar Beyoncé proves a major distraction from the Sydney Sweeney / American Eagle ad that hit the headlines recently in the fourth edition of her 'Denim Cowboy' collaboration with Levi's. The singer / songwriter, actress, and businesswoman stirs up all kinds of excitement with visual references to the first three campaigns, a cameo by US actor Timothy Olyphant, and - most importantly - her exit on a motorbike. Since she enters on a horse, fans are pretty certain that the imagery signals an upcoming shift towards rock music for the 43-year-old. And if it's really just the Levi's you're interested in, Black Enterprise online reports that her final look, comprised of the Western Crystal ‘90s Shrunken Trucker jacket, retailing for $250, and the Western Crystal 501 Curve jeans ($150), is retailing on both Bey’s website and Levi’s online retailer. Now that's what we call a good fit. Beyoncé Chapter 4 "THE DENIM COWBOY" Levi's jeans, Beyoncé shift to rock, Beyoncé x Levi's, denim apparel, Parkwood Entertainment, TBWA/Chiat/Day LA 2025-08-08T09:46:41Z https://addvertising.org/vincent-le-chat-purrs-his-way-to-our-hearts. https://youtu.be/fkuWaTTAeUk https://youtu.be/fkuWaTTAeUk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fkuWaTTAeUk/hqdefault.jpg Vincent le chat purrs his way to our hearts Or should that be croons his way? An amusing tribute to the likes of romantic singers Engelbert Humperdinck and Serge Gainsbourg from classy cat food Sheba as part of their 'Resistance is Futile' series, this 1'30" one feaures some classic lines: Vincent le Chat, cat food, Sheba, cats, AMV BBDO, funny ads 2019-03-29T10:31:11Z https://addvertising.org/working-with-cancer-tackles-taboo. https://youtu.be/Tgn1onW7fV8 https://youtu.be/Tgn1onW7fV8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tgn1onW7fV8/hqdefault.jpg 'Working With Cancer' tackles taboo This initiative from Publicis, one of the world's top three advertising agencies, confronts the perhaps surprising taboo of cancer in the workplace. It cites research indicating that 50% of people with a cancer diagnosis are afraid to tell their employers. The campaign launches the 'Working With Cancer' pledge from the agency's foundation to eradicate this stigma, and is based on the group's CEO Arthur Sadoun’s own battle with the disease. Launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this month ahead of World Caner Day on February 4th, the pledge is already backed by major cancer research organisations and global corporations. Its manifesto reads: Publicis Groupe’s Pledge: 1. We will secure the job, salary level and benefits of any Publicis Groupe employees diagnosed with cancer for at least one year, so they can stay focused on their health treatment as the priority. 2. All Publicis Groupe employees with cancer will be individually accompanied when they return to work through personalised career support. 3. All affected Publicis Groupe employees will have access to an internal community of volunteers (peers) who are properly trained to provide support, through the Marcel platform. 4. All Publicis Groupe employees in a primary caregiver role for a patient in their immediate family will receive custom personal and professional support to navigate the flexibility and time arrangements needed to maintain their energy at work and as a caregiver. The pledge aims to sign businesses both large and small. What do you think of this ad? It was reportedly informed by the thousands of testimonies Sadoun received after sharing his diagnosis publicly from others in the same situation. Publicis Working With Cancer, cancer in the workplace, taboo topics, Public Groupe Pledge, cancer support at work, Publicis Foundation 2023-01-19T12:39:57Z https://addvertising.org/covid-19-imagery-highlights-domestic-violence-dangers. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/246/medium/ANAIS-_Domestic_Violence_Virus_Cell_-_2.jpg?1585732698 COVID-19 imagery highlights domestic violence dangers https://youtu.be/EY-eeZkeMIQ https://youtu.be/EY-eeZkeMIQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EY-eeZkeMIQ/hqdefault.jpg COVID-19 imagery highlights domestic violence dangers Alarms are being raised worldwide at the increased dangers to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) victims during stay-at-home lockdowns imposed against the COVID-19 coronavirus. The lockdowns, imposed at various levels in different countries, leave the abused with nowhere to go. Romania's domestic violence charity ANAIS has created an #IsolateViolence campaign which highlights the problem by using imagery associated with the contagion and spread of the coronavirus. What do you think of this approach? ANAIS was also behind the hard-hitting 2019 'Unquiet Voices': https://addvertising.org/romanian-domestic-violence-campaign-gives-voice-to-silent-movies. ANAIS Romania, violence against women, domestic violence, COVID-19, DVA and coronavirus, lockdown and domestic violence, Cheil Romania 2020-04-13T08:31:28Z https://addvertising.org/south-african-humour-goes-extra-dry-with-savanna-cider-x-wanda-lephoto. https://youtu.be/SLI-s5VezPw https://youtu.be/SLI-s5VezPw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SLI-s5VezPw/hqdefault.jpg South African humour goes extra dry with Savanna Cider x Wanda Lephoto What do you think of this visually striking campaign in which Savanna Cider teams up with South African designer Wanda Lephoto? The witty wording and elliptical references are an homage to sustainable fashion as the pairing presents a limited edition fashion collection of ‘Dry Goods’ - waterproof apparel for a world underwater. The creatives behind it say that "Wanda Lephoto fuses worlds to create a free space that allows people to negotiate the boundaries of their own representation and identity through style and culture". Agree? The Savanna ‘Dry Goods’ range consists of iconic ready-to-wear parkas, shorts, cross-body bags, matching sets, trench coats, and jackets, and includes a digital iteration, where one-of-a-type garments will be 3D-modelled and turned into collectables to be auctioned online, along with the physical garment. And that’s not all – in order to take a further stance on the subject of sustainability in the digital realm, Savanna attempted a world first. “As a campaign with something to say about sustainability, we had to take it a step further than digital collectables, or NFTs, so we conceptualized what we believe to be the world’s first-ever recycled digital collectable," says the brand. "By sourcing burnt NFT units and repurposing their artwork, Wanda has designed a singular piece that will be turned into a virtual digital avatar that we hope will make a statement in the conversation about sustainability in the digital realm". Profits will go to GreenUP, an organisation focused on climate action, environmental education, and community resilience. A genuinely valuable contribution to the notoriously wasteful worlds of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fashion, or just another slick bit of brand collaboration? Savanna Cider x Wanda Lephoto, Savanna Dry Goods, sustainable fashion, NFT sustainability, NFTs, digital sustainability, South African luxury fashion, GREY 2023-05-15T14:59:02Z https://addvertising.org/bread-brussels-beer. https://youtu.be/lXuAUw32EQs https://youtu.be/lXuAUw32EQs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lXuAUw32EQs/hqdefault.jpg Bread, Brussels, Beer! You don't have to be a beer fan to find this story of a crowd-funded Belgian brewery interesting. One to tickle the taste buds. Would you rather your beer had a story or a great taste? Or must it be both? Beerwulf, Belgian beer, crowdfunding, independent brewery, 2018-12-12T14:13:47Z https://addvertising.org/strange-event-at-german-bus-stop. https://youtu.be/68HN4BjdHUU https://youtu.be/68HN4BjdHUU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/68HN4BjdHUU/hqdefault.jpg Strange event at German bus stop? If you're a fan of the Haribo series of ads featuring adults unexpectedly chattering to each other in children's voices, you won't need to understand German to get the gist of what's going on at this bus stop. The squidgy-sweet manufacturers was founded in Germany almost a century ago, in 1920, and the name is an acronym from the founder's name (Hans Riegel) and the company HQ in Bonn. Do you like the ads? View and vote! Here's another one, in English featuring some rugby sweeties: https://addvertising.org/rugby-sweeties Haribo Kids Voices Germany, Haribo Bus Stop, funny ads, Quiet Storm, 2022-04-07T00:00:25Z https://addvertising.org/zeek-plays-cat-and-mouse-to-promote-their-gift-voucher-marketplace. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WlQSYvCzWSs https://www.youtube.com/embed/WlQSYvCzWSs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WlQSYvCzWSs/hqdefault.jpg Zeek plays cat and mouse to promote their gift voucher marketplace Zeek provides an app which enables you to sell that gift voucher you've had lying around for a shop you don't like or can't get to. You can also buy in this discount marketplace. Saw the ad on the Underground the other day, here's the animated version for you to check out. zeek rewards, selling your unwanted gift vouchers, how to make money from gift vouchers, antidote advertising agency, cat and mouse ad 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/does-boy-get-girl-and-or-the-cash-it-s-a-lottery. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Nhk7hiaz1k https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Nhk7hiaz1k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Nhk7hiaz1k/hqdefault.jpg Does boy get girl? And/or the cash? It's a lottery! Spain's Christmas lottery El Gordo - The Fat One - has been running since 1812. With 2.5 billion euros up for grabs, including a jackpot round the 750-million mark, individuals,families, companies and communities across the country - even those who don't gamble the rest of the year - will be galvanised to pitch in for at least a share of a ticket. Like the UK's John Lewis Christmas ad, the El Gordo campaign is eagerly awaited, and this year's has been directed by acclaimed director Alejandro Amen Leo Burnett Iberia, Spain's national Christmas lottery 2017, anuncio el gordo 2017, ad for el gordo 2017 2019-06-11T20:47:24Z https://addvertising.org/ralph-lauren-at-50. https://youtu.be/r5xsD1o-LQI https://youtu.be/r5xsD1o-LQI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r5xsD1o-LQI/hqdefault.jpg Ralph Lauren at 50 Back in 1967, 28-year-old U.S. designer Ralph Lauren was designing and selling ties while working at the tie manufacturer Beau Brummell. Bloomingdales store took on his line in 1967, setting Lauren on the road to make the preppy-look his own. The RL group now encompasses perfumes and restaurants as well as men's and women's clothing. Do you think the ad sums up what Ralph Lauren has done for U.S. fashion? Ralph Lauren 50, U.S. fashion, #RL50, American clothing, preppy clothes 2019-01-08T09:11:19Z https://addvertising.org/house-selling-without-commissions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vx0bPtSK5fk https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vx0bPtSK5fk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vx0bPtSK5fk/hqdefault.jpg House-selling without commissions Purplebricks, the estate agency set up by two British brothers, updates the 'in-laws' joke in this ad by making the parents more savvy than the younger generation when it comes to selling a house. The young bloke pooh-poohs Purplebricks as "just online" but learns the truth to his chagrin. selling your house without paying commission, no-commission estate agents, Snap London, Purplebricks hybrid 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/male-suicide-figures-top-london-tv-tower. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/591/medium/591.jpg?1529227301 Male suicide figures top London TV tower https://youtu.be/ahjPfpbefkU https://youtu.be/ahjPfpbefkU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ahjPfpbefkU/hqdefault.jpg Male suicide figures top London TV tower The UK charity CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably - has launched a striking new campaign, placing figures of 84 real male suicides on the upper ledges of the ITV tower. The number in Project 84 was chosen to represent the 84 men who take their own lives every week in Britain. CALM worked with loved ones of 84 men lost and with sculptor Mark Jenkins to create the figures and associated videos. The organisation, which works to prevent male suicide, says that in 2015, 75 per cent of suicides in the UK were male. "We believe that there is a cultural barrier preventing men from seeking help as they are expected to be in control at all times," says the charity. "...if men felt able to ask for and find help when they need it then hundreds of male suicides could be prevented." Adam&Eve/DDB, CALM male suicide, #Project84, 2018-06-17T06:21:41Z https://addvertising.org/jean-paul-goude-sends-our-scents-and-senses-reeling. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zhdZcBsa-dk https://www.youtube.com/embed/zhdZcBsa-dk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zhdZcBsa-dk/hqdefault.jpg Jean-Paul Goude sends our scents and senses reeling Fresh, funky classic by French creative legend Jean-Paul Goude for Chanel's Chance Eau Vive. Oh, and yes, the models - Rianne van Rompaey, Romy Schonberger, Sigrid Agren, and Cindy Bruna - are dressed in Chanel couture, bien s Jean-Paul Goude, Chanel Chance Eau Vive commercial, Chanel bowling bottles ad, Chanel bowling alley of dreams 2018-06-02T15:51:14Z https://addvertising.org/davos-world-economic-forum-why-we-need-to-reevaluate-women. https://www.youtube.com/embed/611G7J4FxSY https://www.youtube.com/embed/611G7J4FxSY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/611G7J4FxSY/hqdefault.jpg Davos World Economic Forum: Why we need to reevaluate women With U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders from the political, corporate and academic spheres attending the 2018 annual economic gathering in Davos, Switzerland, here's a look at the organisation's U.S.-centric take on the global gender gap. It doesn't answer its own question - why are women paid less than men? - and it ends with another question, essentially, How much longer can it take?, but it does present some scary figures about the under-valuing of women. In terms of GDP, of course. Meanwhile in the outside world, debates continue over re-revaluation of the entire labour market, and how valuable GDP really is these days, not to mention the fundamental relationship between men and women. Global Gender Gap, Davos 2018, why are women paid less than men, global economy, women's value to GDP 2018-06-02T23:06:09Z https://addvertising.org/silver-sisters-busting-grey-hair-taboo. https://youtu.be/qBh09Mb_PbM https://youtu.be/qBh09Mb_PbM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qBh09Mb_PbM/hqdefault.jpg Silver sisters busting grey hair taboo Hair product company Pantene opens its arms to the beauty of this particular hair colour - seemingly taboo till now. White, silver and grey hair remains one of the last bastions of anti-inclusivity, with the shades often being used as age-related insults. This campaign focuses on women but men tend to go grey earlier - round 30 as opposed to 35 for females - and are also subject to stereotypical 'cover it up' ads implying that white/grey hair involves a loss of sex appeal and probably your job. What do you think of the ad, out there under the slogan #PowerOfGrey? Pantene power of grey, white hair, silver hair, ageism, taboos, Grey London 2019-07-29T10:53:00Z https://addvertising.org/martha-stewart-puts-the-knife-in. https://youtu.be/PHpYCmTgjZA https://youtu.be/PHpYCmTgjZA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PHpYCmTgjZA/hqdefault.jpg Martha Stewart puts the knife in Multi-talented TV personality Martha Stewart channels on-screen tough guy and martial arts expert Steven Seagal in this 30-second campaign urging people to take a Covid booster manufactured by pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Known primarily as the ultimate homemaker/hostess guru for the USA and beyond, 81-year-old Stewart literally gets the knives out in an elaborate visual metaphor to illustrate Pfizer's claims of defense against the microscopic SARS-CoV-2 virus. Controversy around the mRNA gene therapy shots continues to rage as more information trickles out as to their safety and effectiveness. Booster rates appear to be down, but information is hard to assemble as to whether that is from increased scepticism, death/incapacitation, a sense of security or sheer lack of interest among the public. Stewart is also known for serving five months of a prison term after being convicted in 2004 of a felony in relation to ImClone Sytems. The biopharmaceutical company's experimental monoclonal antibody drug Erbitux failed to secure the expected approval from the Food & Drug Administration in 2001, enmeshing some high-profile shareholders in an investigation into their stock-selling just before the news broke publicly and ImClone's value plummeted. According to Wikipedia, Stewart maintained her innocence but was "found guilty and sentenced to five months in prison, five months of home confinement, and two years probation for lying about a stock sale, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice". Again according to Wikipedia, Erbitux went on to undergo further clinical trials, resulting in FDA approval for use in colon cancer. What do you think of Stewart's 'Unwelcome Guest' campaign? Slick and clever, a bit meh, really effective, or...? Pfizer Unwelcome Guest, Martha Stewart Pfizer commercial, Martha Stewart commercial, Big Pharma ads, Covid booster 2023 ads, Pfizer agency 2023-03-07T09:13:42Z https://addvertising.org/arsenio-hall-doing-his-laundry. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eJgRAOvvQRY https://www.youtube.com/embed/eJgRAOvvQRY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJgRAOvvQRY/hqdefault.jpg Arsenio Hall doing his laundry The U.S. comedian, actor and talk-show host brings humour to this new spot for U.S. financial services Ally Financial. Grey New York, Arsenio Hall commercial, Ally Financial Seriously Anything ad, American financial services 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/sexism-gets-some-straight-role-reversal-from-photographer-eli-rezkallah. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IynNSQeXv3w https://www.youtube.com/embed/IynNSQeXv3w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IynNSQeXv3w/hqdefault.jpg Sexism gets some straight role reversal from photographer Eli Rezkallah Lebanese-born visual artist Eli Rezkallah says he was inspired to turn some 1960s ads on their head ads after overhearing his uncles (recently) talk about "how women are better off cooking, taking care of the kitchen, and fulfilling Eli Rezkallah, Plastik Studios, Mad Men ads role reversal, women in advertising, sexist commercials 2018-06-03T12:14:23Z https://addvertising.org/cannabis-from-madness-to-wellness. https://youtu.be/g74sc4O8vqg https://youtu.be/g74sc4O8vqg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g74sc4O8vqg/hqdefault.jpg Cannabis, 'from madness to wellness' Drawing on history to make the case for the USA's state-sanctioned cannabis industry, this two-minute ad by MedMen aims to reposition our perceptions so that we're seeing the medical use of marijuana as 'the new normal'. As well as running 19 licensed facilities and employing more than 1,000 people, the company is involved in shaping legislation and regulation for the fast-growing industry. Behind the camera, U.S. film-maker Spike Jonze. What do you think of the ad? MedMen, hemp, medicinal cannabis, Spike Jonze, marijuana, Mekanism agency 2020-02-29T15:20:12Z https://addvertising.org/am-i-racist-matt-walsh-movie-trailer. https://youtu.be/c7PA_kshZh0 https://youtu.be/c7PA_kshZh0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c7PA_kshZh0/hqdefault.jpg 'Am I Racist?': Matt Walsh movie trailer US political author and activist Matt Walsh, 38, made a stir with his documentary 'What Is a Woman?', which he's followed up with a movie due out in cinemas in September. Like the documentary, 'Am I Racist?' all started with a question posed by current social trends. In it, father-of-six Walsh goes undercover as a trainee DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion). The host of The Matt Walsh Show podcast says that it was a challenge to have worked on this film for a year without being able to mention on his podcast the unexpected twists and turns it took along the way. Walsh, who has authored four books and is a columnist for the Daily Wire website, assures us that the trailer - which features interview material with whiteness studies author Robin DiAngelo - is not a summary of the best bits of the movie. On the contrary, he thinks the production may have erred on the side of caution in not highlighting key moments. Fans of his work are keen to get their hands on tickets for the new film - which is not a documentary as such, stresses Walsh. What do you think of the trailer? Does it stir your interest? 'Am I Racist?' trailer, Matt Walsh film 2024, Matt Walsh 'Am I Racist', social trends US, DEI, diversity equity inclusion, whiteness, racism US, anti-racism, Robin DiAngelo 2024-08-28T11:10:36Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-here-john-lewis-christmas-ad-2017. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jw1Y-zhQURU https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jw1Y-zhQURU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jw1Y-zhQURU/hqdefault.jpg It's here! John Lewis Christmas ad 2017 Despite stiff competition from other high street names and some creative newcomers, the John Lewis Christmas ad is still the one Brits watch out for. In previous years, the department store has told the tales of a lonely old man on the moon and a flamboyant #BustertheBoxer dog on a trampoline. The 2017 one reveals that it was Moz the Monster that was #underthebed in those teasers. Take a look and vote or tell us what you think! adam&eve/DDB, #MoztheMonster, John Lewis Christmas 2017 ad, department store commercials, family Christmas shopping 2018-12-27T17:13:29Z https://addvertising.org/still-thinking-about-it-so-is-balenciaga. https://youtu.be/80IOX6EThEw https://youtu.be/80IOX6EThEw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/80IOX6EThEw/hqdefault.jpg Still thinking about it? So is Balenciaga Luxury fashion house Balenciaga shakes things up with this semi-parody interspersing rapidly moving image clips with a self-doubting narration. What do you think? It's for the Winter 2025 Collection. Brand Ambassadors Isabelle Huppert and Nicole Kidman, supermodel Claudia Schiffer, actors Arthur Chen and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and models Liu Wen, Adut Akech, and Roxane Plaza wear looks from the Winter 25 Collection, paired with new handbag styles and accessories. Balenciaga Winter 2025, fashion photography, luxury fashion, Juergen Teller 2025-08-07T12:17:17Z https://addvertising.org/shoga-friction-free-shaving-poses. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Azonfb4hgfs https://www.youtube.com/embed/Azonfb4hgfs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Azonfb4hgfs/hqdefault.jpg Shoga - Friction Free Shaving Poses An advert on Friction Free Shaving shaving, women, hygiene, beauty, cosmetics 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/pokerstars-bets-on-bold-individuals. https://youtu.be/g1oz9GXr8us https://youtu.be/g1oz9GXr8us https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g1oz9GXr8us/hqdefault.jpg Pokerstars bets on bold individuals The largest real money online gambling site in the world, Pokerstars, offers one-minute glimpse of a successful life as one of its players through elliptical references to daring deeds and bold choices from a variety of individuals. The fact that it's shot in black and white adds a touch of old-style elegance. What do you think of it? Glamorisation of what can become a dangerous addiction? Or a cool ad that captures the excitement and entertainment of its subject area really well? Pokerstars I'm In, online gambling, betting ads, Anomaly 2020-12-02T20:25:28Z https://addvertising.org/what-are-little-girls-made-of. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y_iCIISngdI https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y_iCIISngdI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y_iCIISngdI/hqdefault.jpg What are little girls made of? U.S. multinational NIke puts a twist on a traditional Russian song. W+K Amsterdam, empowering women in sport, gender stereotypes in advertising, women in ads, 2018-06-04T07:19:08Z https://addvertising.org/the-rules-of-war. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hokUQ7pQmoc https://www.youtube.com/embed/hokUQ7pQmoc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hokUQ7pQmoc/hqdefault.jpg The rules of war A stark reminder of the real effects of war from the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC). The 1-minute spot juxtaposes belligerent, distancing political rhetoric with very real human suffering, and cites the Geneva Conventions as a necessary protection against a 'victory by any means' approach. DigitasLBi, stop the war, International Red cross work, preserving humanity in war, western belligerence 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/mini-marshawn-lynch-turns-on-beast-mode-for-men-s-intimate-shaving. https://youtu.be/EWBzIV-DzYg https://youtu.be/EWBzIV-DzYg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EWBzIV-DzYg/hqdefault.jpg Mini-Marshawn Lynch turns on 'Beast Mode' for men's intimate shaving Set up in 2016, US men's grooming range Manscaped says it is "the global leader in men's grooming and hygiene below-the-waist. The product range includes only the best tools, formulations, and accessories for a simple, effective, and elevated male grooming routine." In its bid to remove the taboo around the topic of male grooming and give men all the confidence they need, company has taken an unwaveringly humorous approach to its advertising, enlisting some well-known faces and bodies to showcase its virtues. This 30-second ad featuring former US footballer Marshawn Lynch talking to his 'mini-me' is no exception. Manscaped cashes in on Marshawn's nickname 'Beast Mode' to promote the latest iteration of its Lawn Mover lower body shaving tool. What do you think of the ad? Great to see topics like pubic hair and male grooming being normalised. or not to your taste? Manscaped Beast Mode, Marshawn male grooming commercial, men's intimate shaving, men's grooming, Marshawn Lynch commercials 2021-12-28T12:41:03Z https://addvertising.org/cat-versus-creepers-in-legoland-who-will-triumph. https://youtu.be/5VGC1Qqqyis https://youtu.be/5VGC1Qqqyis https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5VGC1Qqqyis/hqdefault.jpg Cat versus Creepers in LEGOland - who will triumph? For many children, Minecraft is their first video game experiences online. Rated by parents for being fairly easy to use and not very violent in content, the video game series works well with favourite kids' brands such as LEGO.What do you think of this 'explosive' ad, where a clever cat comes under pressure in the LEGO Minecraft world. One minute the pusscat is trying to get its paws on a tasty fish, and the next, it's expected to ward off an invasion of creepers by using TNT – despite not having opposable thumbs. Meow, no! LEGO Minecraft Cats vs Creepers, children's video games, LEGO video games 2021-10-20T08:55:36Z https://addvertising.org/lara-croft-played-by-hairless-sphynx. https://youtu.be/-qw7YxDzbSQ https://youtu.be/-qw7YxDzbSQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-qw7YxDzbSQ/hqdefault.jpg Lara Croft played by a dog in new trailer ...in this spoof of the upcoming video game 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider' ahead of its September 14, 2018 launch. Whether you're a skilled gamer or a 'Who's Lara Croft?' type, you'll find something to enjoy as the parody trailer throws the spotlight onto cats and dogs instead of humans to mark National Dog Day. Is there a danger we'll be clamouring for a full-length feature film with these engaging performers? If only the real thing will do, here's the 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider' trailer for you: https://youtu.be/aFqAcONmTzk Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft game, Barkley agency, National Dog Day, #CuteRaider 2018-08-30T09:22:06Z https://addvertising.org/mango-groove-headlines-summer-christmas-in-south-africa. https://youtu.be/tJ0ai5ejAmA https://youtu.be/tJ0ai5ejAmA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tJ0ai5ejAmA/hqdefault.jpg Mango Groove headlines Summer Christmas in South Africa Iconic 67-piece South African Afropop band Mango Groove teams up with the country's grocery retailer Pick n Pay to bring a surprised couple of beach walkers a twist on the genie/lamp story. The woman has no hesitation in stating her three wishes, which are served up in quick succession. Providing a different vibe from the 'white Christmas' festive campagins of colder climes, the ad brings us a dollop of summer warmth and a twist of humour to encourage a fuss-free feast with garnish of fun, all shared with loved ones. Pick n Pay x Mango Groove, Christmas ads 2025, Mango Groove in commercial, director Pete Pohorsky, Halo agency 2025-12-02T11:23:15Z https://addvertising.org/shoppable-fashion-on-the-move. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SHRsDiQMG_s https://www.youtube.com/embed/SHRsDiQMG_s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SHRsDiQMG_s /hqdefault.jpg Shoppable fashion on the move Really like how this Very.co.uk ad follows the model in different situations - you get a much better sense of the whole look and practicality of the clothes, rather than pouty close-ups where you only get a glimpse of a collar! Very clothes, shoppable clothes, click to buy from the ad, buying clothes straight from an ad, St Lukes agency 2020-04-30T12:35:38Z https://addvertising.org/leo-dicaprio-in-chinese-car-commercial. https://www.youtube.com/embed/unVPy_qcKMw https://www.youtube.com/embed/unVPy_qcKMw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/unVPy_qcKMw/hqdefault.jpg Leo DiCaprio in Chinese car commercial U.S. actor, film producer, and environmental activist Leo DiCaprio turned 43 on November 11, 2017. To mark the diversity of his career, here's a recent commercial with the 'Wolf of Wall Street', 'Inception' and 'Titanic' star featuring in an ad for China's BYD, one of the leading global manufacturers of electric and hybrid vehicles. Electric cars, Leo DiCaprio in car ad, leo dicaprio environmental cars, environmentally friendly cars, Leo DiCaprio environmental activist commercials 2023-06-27T03:47:51Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-christmas-advert-2016-bustertheboxer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sr6lr_VRsEo https://www.youtube.com/embed/sr6lr_VRsEo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sr6lr_VRsEo/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis Christmas Advert 2016 - #BusterTheBoxer Christmas John Lewis Dog 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/no-better-time-to-join-this-flourishing-uk-sector. https://youtu.be/cfXdHONpJ3E https://youtu.be/cfXdHONpJ3E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cfXdHONpJ3E/hqdefault.jpg "No better time to join" this flourishing UK sector Tax-free income and a burgeoning client base are just two of the advantages enjoyed by those working in this highly lucrative sector, says this satirical campaign by human rights organisation Amnesty International UK. Using an imaginary company called People Smuggling Limited, the 1'40" spot mimics a regular corporate recruitment promotion, complete with all the usual trappings of sexy-looking financials, striking cityscapes and big claims in big letters. The parody is aimed at raising awareness of the controversial Nationality and Borders Bill currently making its way through Parliament - not without challenge. As Amnesty explains: "People are forced to turn to dangerous people smuggling gangs when they have no other choice. In the absence of any safer options, people risk their lives and wellbeing in the hope of reaching somewhere safe. The Nationality and Borders Bill fails to provide safe and legal routes into the UK - meaning more people will be compelled to make dangerous journeys." What do you think of the campaign, in which the upbeat narrative gradually becomes distorted and the satire more evident as it mirrors the progression 'from misery to hope to action to money'? Amnesty International UK, Nationality and Borders Bill, people smuggling, asylum seekers UK, refugee crisis, people trafficking, money from conflict, VCCP 2022-03-24T17:54:22Z https://addvertising.org/quirky-road-trip-along-the-freedom-freeway. https://youtu.be/WseNj6Gc5pY https://youtu.be/WseNj6Gc5pY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WseNj6Gc5pY/hqdefault.jpg Quirky road trip along the Freedom Freeway A one-minute ad that'll make you feel the warm wind in your hair even if you don't watch TV and don't give a 4X about whether it's paid or Freeview. The road-trip format makes for a simple, engaging frame for the varied content in this quirky one. Freeview freedom freeway, free TV, 2019-02-15T06:29:56Z https://addvertising.org/loewe-ss25-dancers-divers-duelling-knights-and-surprises. https://youtu.be/9gaIOJ7Rstk https://youtu.be/9gaIOJ7Rstk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9gaIOJ7Rstk/hqdefault.jpg LOEWE SS25: Dancers, divers, duelling knights - and surprises Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE pulls out some surprising stops in its Spring Summer 2025 pre-collection campaign, featuring actors/comedians Ayo Edebiri, Richard Gadd, Ambika Mod, Drew Starkey, and Leo Woodall, Brand Ambassador Baifern Pimchanok, Sue Kroll, and artist Rose Wylie alongside performers playing a series of roles including body builders, dancers, rugby players, and medieval knights. The brand says of the distinctive footage, shot by German fashion photographer Juergen Teller: "Further exploring and expanding the idea of character study, the new campaign photographed by Juergen Teller unveils an intriguing duality between talent and personality", adding: "An air of Americana pervades the menswear, while womenswear is all about class—slinky draped dresses and leather. Bags include the latest versions of the Puzzle, Squeeze, and Pebble Bucket". Okay. What do you make of it? LOEWE Dancers, divers, and duelling knights, LOEWE Spring Summer 2025, fashion photography, Jonathan Anderson Juergen Teller 2024-10-22T12:16:51Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-brings-the-beach-to-london-for-christmas-2020. https://youtu.be/QbmW76Cp4s8 https://youtu.be/QbmW76Cp4s8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QbmW76Cp4s8/hqdefault.jpg Burberry brings the beach to London for Christmas 2020 A familiar track - 'Singing in the Rain' - reworked and performed by Dreya Mac, plus a troupe of dancers dancing in the snow... The beach comes to London in this energising two-minute campaign for classic British luxury fashion house Burberry, making quite a contrast with many of the heartstring-tugging ads that washed up on the shores of a year defined by the COVID-19 coronavirus. What do you think of it? Good spirit of challenge and reminder of physical exuberance with discipline? Burberry, Christmas 2020, luxury fashion, Riccardo Tisci, dance in ads, (LA)HORDE, Dreya Mac, Kevin Bago, Robinson Cassarino, Chantel Foo, Zhané Samuelmen, high-end fashion, women's upscale clothing, Christmas 2020 ads 2023-01-27T04:09:11Z https://addvertising.org/hot-fashion-chill-surroundings-from-saint-laurent-winter-21. https://youtu.be/If_Z5JP8JK4 https://youtu.be/If_Z5JP8JK4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/If_Z5JP8JK4/hqdefault.jpg Hot fashion, chill surroundings from Saint Laurent Winter 21 Even if you're not usually a fashionista, this two-minute commercial for one of the iconic French fashion houses is curiously compelling. Which is probably because of the stark contrasts presented by positioning striking models - Alyda Grace, Anok Yai, Awar Odhiang, Blessing Orji, Evie Harris, Kiki Willems, Loli Bahia, Mica Argañaraz, Mika Schneider, Sihana Shalaj, Sofia Steinberg - against severely stunning natural backdrops. The environmentally-conscious will be double tuts rather than double takes: the Saint Laurent shoot in Iceland - shrouded in secrecy until its release - involved around 250 people, many of them flown in specially for the filming. The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful, and top designers such as Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood have pointed out that it's better to buy fewer and higher quality clothes items rather than key into the ongoing trend for instant or throwaway fashion. How does the Saint Laurent film summary of their Icelandic Winter 21 show affect you? Unnecessary or gorgeous piece of work, or both? Saint Laurent Winter 21, fashion shoot Iceland, Anthony Vaccarello, director Juergen Teller, luxury fashion 2022-01-07T12:56:30Z https://addvertising.org/unfortunately-fake-news-takes-aim-at-bilionaires-big-pharma-in-campaign-against-extreme-poverty. https://youtu.be/WIOPHDiV9M0 https://youtu.be/WIOPHDiV9M0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WIOPHDiV9M0/hqdefault.jpg 'Unfortunately Fake News' takes aim at billionaires, Big Pharma in campaign against extreme poverty Under the hashtag slogan #UnfortunatelyFakeNews, Concern Worldwide launched this campaign featuring apparently positive news stories being read out by TV anchors. The stories each twist familiar formats to deliver the ultimate message that in a world crammed with wealth, there is no excuse for extreme poverty to exist. Ireland's humanitarian organisation has been on a mission to end poverty since its inception in 1968. It's worked in more than 50 countries, but this is the first US-targeted campaign. What do you think of the clear references to recent billionaire exploits such as rocketing up to the edge of Space, and the calling out of Big Pharma for its profiting - many would say profiteering - of the Covid situation? Though the format makes for strong 'headlines', a Concern Worldwide spokesperson acknowledged: “No one person, government, or organization can solve income inequality and extreme poverty on their own - we must all work together. Meaningful change requires all of us to recognize our individual responsibility and use our available resources intentionally, so they have a positive impact on the world.” Does the newscast parody do an effective job? Concern Worldwide, extreme poverty campaign, global wealth inequality, news parody, Big Pharma, wealth distribution, Unfortunately Fake News by Concern Worldwide, FRED & FARID 2025-02-03T20:34:43Z https://addvertising.org/dior-takes-us-deep-into-enchanted-woods-for-autumn-winter-2020-2021. https://youtu.be/yxBFwqRbI8c https://youtu.be/yxBFwqRbI8c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yxBFwqRbI8c/hqdefault.jpg Dior takes us deep into enchanted woods for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021 An exquisitely crafted fantasy featuring woodland and water creatures, suggested eroticism and fabulous garments from the house of Dior's haute couture collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Fall/Winter 2020-2021. Channelling the great romantic book illustrator Arthur Rackham in this 10-minute depiction of the marvels of wonderland, the collection is presented in a fairytale yet strangely down-to-earth conceit. Visually arresting and highly suggestive, it takes us on a gentle journey peopled with enchanting creatures, ending on a practical note as the garments themselves take pride of place in the credits, with their names and descriptions on display. The whole is a reference to the Théâtre de la Mode, a post World War 2 initiative to re-establish Paris as the centre of world fashion and raise funds for war survivors. Involving dozens of French designers and 150 exquisitely dressed dolls made to about a third of human lifesize, the exhibition toured Europe and the USA between 1945 and 1946. What do you think of this new promotion, created in the Covid-19 coronavirus era which closed catwalks and made digital the new runway for haute couture to take off and land safely? Is it just a dream for fashionistas or much-needed fantasy for us all? Created by Italian director Matteo Garrone, with music by the Roma Sinfionetta. Dior haute couture, Dior Autumn/Winter 2020-2021, haute couture ads, fashion filmmaking, Matteo Garrone, Maria Grazia Chiuri, 2021-07-01T13:54:24Z https://addvertising.org/no-joke-google-launched-gmail-on-april-fool-s-day-20-years-ago. https://youtu.be/Nzkbp3mBM6E https://youtu.be/Nzkbp3mBM6E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nzkbp3mBM6E/hqdefault.jpg No joke: Google launched Gmail on April Fool's Day 20 years ago Not exactly an ad, but a reminder of a key moment in the history of advertising: the launch of Google's email system Gmail marked not only a leap in terms of personal computer use and comunications, but also the mass scanning of emails in order to tailor commercials to what people were talking about.... Twenty years on, we can all have our opinions on what that's meant for us as individuals - no, I'm not interested in knee braces just 'cos a friend mentioned having sprained a muscle - and as a global society. In this brief glimpse, news service AP describes how Gmail was revealed to tech reporter Michael Liedtke: "Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin unveiled something no one would believe was possible on April Fool's Day 20 years ago: Gmail, a free service boasting 1 gigabyte of storage. Gmail now has 1.8 billion active accounts worldwide." Gmail 20th anniversary 2024-08-28T11:12:37Z https://addvertising.org/time-to-fly-for-keanu-reeves-and-carrie-anne-moss-in-the-matrix-resurrections. https://youtu.be/9ix7TUGVYIo https://youtu.be/9ix7TUGVYIo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9ix7TUGVYIo/hqdefault.jpg 'Time to fly' for Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in 'The Matrix Resurrections' It's here - the official trailer for the fourth instalment in the genre-of-its-own-movie series 'The Matrix'. Due to hit screens in December 2021, the new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss as Neo and Trinity. What do you think of the action-packed trailer? Directed by Lana Wachowski, the film also stars a high-octane cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ('Aquaman') Jessica Henwick (TV’s 'Iron Fist', 'Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens'), Jonathan Groff ('Hamilton', TV’s 'Mindhunter'), Neil Patrick Harris ('Gone Girl'), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (TV’s 'Quantico'), Christina Ricci (TV’s 'Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story', 'The Lizzie Borden Chronicles'), Telma Hopkins (TV’s “'Dead to Me'), Eréndira Ibarra (series 'Sense8', 'Ingobernable;), Toby Onwumere (TV’s 'Empire), Max Riemelt ('Sense8'), Brian J. Smith ('Sense8,' 'Treadstone'), and Jada Pinkett Smith ('Angel Has Fallen', TV’s 'Gotham'). The original movie came out in 1999 and redefined the concept of science fiction films. Whether or not you're familiar with earlier instalments, do you find the trailer makes you want to explore the themes of sinister cyber-intelligence, dystopia, simulated reality and the manipulation of the human experience? Or is that all a bit too close to, um, reality? What do you think of the trailer soundtrack, Grace Slick's 'White Rabbit' - ultra-compelling or a little too 'light' for the imagery? The Matrix Resurrections trailer, Keanu Reeves as Neo, Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, sci-fi movie trailers, White Rabbit soundtrack 2021-09-13T09:38:29Z https://addvertising.org/beer-beats-overwork-in-heineken-s-work-responsibly-drive. https://youtu.be/KdyoOuX_2c4 https://youtu.be/KdyoOuX_2c4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KdyoOuX_2c4/hqdefault.jpg Beer beats overwork in Heineken's 'work responsibly' drive Here's one that will strike a chord with many if not most of us: a very simple answer to tech-driven 24/7 availability and the prevalence of overwork - it's a bottle-opener. With all the programmes enabling people to work from anywhere yet also be expected and even monitored to do just that, Dutch brand Heineken uses its global clout to visually shut down work across the planet and restore the joys of human interactions. A couple of minutes may well convince you that you've been wasting too much time adding to your work day 'thanks' to the ability to work from anywhere, and that real social interaction is way more important than social media! What do you think of the ad? Omg, I have to get one of those right now? Are you enjoying the humour and relief of it, or second-hand stressing about the loss of wifi in any scenario? The well-known brewer deftly turns the tables on the stigma of social drinking while tackling the real issue of overwork by adapting the 'drink responsibly' slogan to 'work responsibly #workresponsibly. Heineken says it's always stressed the need for shared connections, and added of this campaign: "With the once-rigid boundaries between work and personal time rapidly deteriorating following the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to spark a much-needed conversation about the importance of resisting the societal pressures to be in a constant state of busy work and encourage workers around the world to reprioritize social and leisure time with the people who matter most." Agree or disagree? Whose round is it? Heineken The Closer, bottle opener closes apps, beer beats tech, work life balance, Heineken hashtag drink responsibly, Publicis Italy, 2025-02-01T08:00:42Z https://addvertising.org/what-are-these-people-gazing-out-of-the-window-so-longingly. https://youtu.be/O67EJqYoQN4 https://youtu.be/O67EJqYoQN4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O67EJqYoQN4/hqdefault.jpg What are these people gazing out of the window at so longingly? Some of us might remember the 1990s 'Diet Coke Break'. which saw a group of female office workers coming to the window each morning at the same time to gaze longingly at the hot young male construction worker outside taking a break from his toils. If not, here's the link: https://youtu.be/GbXM9ATC5_4. Set to Etta James' 'I Just Want To Make Love To You', it became an icon for its blend of humour and female desire. In this new spot, car-maker Vauxhall Motors offers an updated focus for coffee-break desire. What do you think? Lazy and useless if you don't know the original reference, or a cute homage and valid in its own right? Vauxhall Astra, Diet Coke, car commercials UK, Velocity agency 2020-09-26T00:58:46Z https://addvertising.org/drillminister-raps-out-toxic-air-message. https://youtu.be/Sj3NVd0tsxk https://youtu.be/Sj3NVd0tsxk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sj3NVd0tsxk/hqdefault.jpg Drillminister raps out toxic air message The Address Pollution initiative enables everyone in London to get a free rating of the air quality in their area just by inputting their postcode. Musician Drillminister, who's known for his politically-charged tracks, has made toxic air in the capital one of his main subjects. This specific song, titled 'Choke', has been described by British rapper, producer and songwriter Dizzee Rascal as "some of the best politically conscious music about Britain I’ve ever heard". What do you think? COPI, Central Office of Public Interest, air pollution, Address Pollution, Drillminister Choke, music video, UK air quality, AMV BBDO 2019-10-25T00:11:55Z https://addvertising.org/animation-urges-inclusivity-at-christmas. https://vimeo.com/377836643 https://vimeo.com/377836643 Animation urges inclusivity at Christmas Bereavement, loss of mobility, temporary adversity, adverse weather or living conditions and a variety of reasons can make Christmas a very lonely time for even the liveliest older people. This animated film by ReEngage, a British charity for the over-75s, sets out to show how small actions can lead to a less isolating time for these members of society over what's such a busy and fun time for many. Directed by BAFTA-nominated Izzy Burton, it aims to remind us of the importance of including everyone in our seasonal cheer wherever we can. Do you think it succeeds? ReEngage charity UK, isolation in the elderly, over-75s in Britain, social inclusivity, social isolation, old age loneliness, Passion Pictures 2019-12-10T11:01:54Z https://addvertising.org/alexa-plus-minus-privacy. https://youtu.be/YYbAJ2nh25M https://youtu.be/YYbAJ2nh25M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YYbAJ2nh25M/hqdefault.jpg Alexa plus minus privacy A nice chatty, chirpy ad for Alexa+, the latest edition of Amazon's virtual assistant technology. However, Alexa+ - powered by generative AI - launches amid concerns over Amazon's announcement that household device Echo will be processing all Alexa requests to the Cloud (to many, aka 'someone else's computer') as of March 28. Hitherto, Echo would only send to the Cloud on hearing an instruction to listen, usually the word 'Alexa'. As explained by USAToday: "The company's cloud-based voice service Alexa currently offers an opt-in feature called "Do Not Send Voice Recordings." It stops audio requests from being sent to the company. Starting March 28, the feature will end and convert into a new one called "Don’t Save Recordings," the company recently told Echo owners via email". While cloud storage solutions involve servers that could be based anywhere in the world, data privacy regulations vary from country to country, and there is increasing debate over how secure any individual data is, given that governments appear to be able to access it on demand, regardless of encryption levels and/or apparent safeguards. What's your response to this ad? Meet the new Alexa, Alexa+, Amazon Echo, privacy, cloud data protection, Amazon Echo privacy feature, generative AI 2025-03-18T13:36:09Z https://addvertising.org/robbie-williams-stirs-up-a-s-storm-with-party-like-a-russian. https://youtu.be/MdYGQ7B0Vew https://youtu.be/MdYGQ7B0Vew https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MdYGQ7B0Vew/hqdefault.jpg Robbie Williams stirs up a s***storm with Party Like a Russian Mixed reactions to this track from Robbie's new album! It's been called out as racist, sexist and dated, while a spokesperson for exiled oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky dubbed it "s**t" for its portrayal of oligarchal behaviour. Robbie took to Twitter to clarify that it's "definitely not about [Russian President} Mr Putin", it's simply about Russians being "ridiculously good partiers". Whatever your views, you might want to check it out for the gorgeous frockery, flocks of ballerinas, and lyrics that put Laboutin/high-falutin'/Rasputin together. The gauntlet has been thrown down for a a witty response from Russia's pop performers! #PartyLikeARussian, Robbie Williams and Russia, Russian oligarchs and music, Vesti on Robbie Williams, Russian elites 2020-01-30T12:46:53Z https://addvertising.org/aa-helps-out-red-dwarf-crew. https://youtu.be/6dvSPmVtgew https://youtu.be/6dvSPmVtgew https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6dvSPmVtgew/hqdefault.jpg AA helps out Red Dwarf crew British motoring association the AA brings on the humour to promote its digitally enhanced breakdown service, reuniting the crew of the successful comedy series 'Red Dwarf' in this Stellar Rescue, which highlights the app's function allowing AA members to report a breakdown at the touch of a button, pinpoint their exact location, and then track their mechanic on their phone. What do you reckon? Smegging good? AA Stellar Rescue, Red Dwarf ad, funny ads, UK vehicle breakdown services, adamandeveDDB 2019-07-02T13:06:50Z https://addvertising.org/rnib-tackles-vision-issues-with-humour. https://youtu.be/torsCeXF8T8 https://youtu.be/torsCeXF8T8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/torsCeXF8T8/hqdefault.jpg RNIB tackles vision issues with humour It only takes 30 seconds to find out why Dan's hesitating to get on the escalator - and it may not be why you think. 'See the person not the vision loss' is the slogan for this humorous campaign by Britain's Royal National Institute for the Blind. Do you think it strikes the right note? RNIB, blindness, vision loss, humour in ads, The & Partnership 2018-09-14T05:43:15Z https://addvertising.org/booberang-breast-checks. https://youtu.be/8dqE0UY0-fE https://youtu.be/8dqE0UY0-fE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8dqE0UY0-fE/hqdefault.jpg Booberang breast checks October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so UK charity Breast Cancer Care has launched this light-hearted but educational one-minute video to encourage women to test themselves regularly - what to look out for and ow to do it. Do you find the ad engaging? Does it strike the right note? Breast Cancer Care, Booberang breast checks, Leo Burnett London, how to check your breasts 2018-10-08T10:06:32Z https://addvertising.org/why-is-l-oreal-targeting-men-with-this-lipstick. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/957/medium/Loreal_for_men.jpg?1554972675 Why is L'Oreal targeting men with this lipstick? 2019-05-01T08:44:58Z https://addvertising.org/the-sound-of-motors-set-to-change-as-sony-drives-into-electric-vehicles. https://youtu.be/3jZmLIe_vEA https://youtu.be/3jZmLIe_vEA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3jZmLIe_vEA/hqdefault.jpg The Sound of Motors set to change as Sony drives into electric vehicles Renowned Japanese sound and entertainment company Sony has been exploring the area of electric vehicles (EVs) since the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and this year's edition saw the presentation of its concept Vision - S 02 sports utitility vehicle (SUV). Sony CEO, President and Chairman Kenichiro Yoshida said: “Sony is well-positioned as a ‘creative entertainment company’ to redefine mobility." That may raise immediate alarms around safety as the SUV offers 'intuitive driver interaction' with the vehicle's sound and entertainment systems as well as environmental sensors aimed at improved road safety. Just how safe will it be to have screens and sounds all around instead of being obliged to actually focus on your driving? No doubt some people can't wait to sign up for this mobile customisation of the communal space, but others will be missing the hands-on instinctiveness of the old driving experience, and/or questioning the relentless, erm, drive to over-personalisation. What's your reaction to the ad? Looks wonderful, unrealistic, selfish? This campaign is described by Sony as getting across their concept SUV's capability: "Dynamically transforming the value of mobility space according to people’s active lifestyles. VISION-S envelops occupants with a thrilling experience." Does good photography make it all right? 移動に豊かさという価値をもたらすSUV アクティブなライフスタイルに合わせて、移動空間の価値をダイナミックに変えてゆく。人々を大きな感動で包みこむVISION-S。 Sony Vision-S 02, Sony EVs, Sony electric vehicles, concet EVs, Sony at CES 2022, personalisation of driving, 5G road safety, driving technology 2025-04-25T16:06:13Z https://addvertising.org/let-life-happen-says-john-lewis-in-face-of-domestic-mayhem. https://youtu.be/5od8Wuv_AAY https://youtu.be/5od8Wuv_AAY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5od8Wuv_AAY/hqdefault.jpg 'Let Life Happen', says John Lewis in face of domestic mayhem Or hey, is mayhem too strong and stern a word to describe what many perceive as refreshing exuberance? It's up to you to decide! The one-minute action promotes the home insurance offered by British department store John Lewis, which is apparently expanding its financial services range. Both popular and classy, the John Lewis Partnership was founded as a radical idea nearly a century ago and is today the largest employee-owned business in the UK, with approximately 80,000 employees who are all Partners in the company. This ad sees a young boy running amok in (presumably) his parents' house, with the reassurance that we can comfortably 'Let Life Happen' when our homes are well insured. The campaign has provoked reactions ranging from horror at the careless vandalism of a spoilt child to annoyance that all ads have an 'agenda' to the questioning of how amenable insurance companies would be to paying up for what looks like wilful rather than accidental destruction of property. Another interpretation we've heard is that the footage expresses what many people might be feeling like doing after prolonged rules and restrictions around the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. What's your reaction to the ad? John Lewis Let Life Happen, John Lewis home insurance, controversial ads, adam&eveDDB 2021-10-27T13:12:15Z https://addvertising.org/elo-s-new-perfume-kicks-up-a-fresh-stink. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCvt4BAHE3c https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCvt4BAHE3c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NCvt4BAHE3c/hqdefault.jpg ELO's new perfume kicks up a fresh stink ELO - not the Electric Light Orchestra band but edgy French perfumier Etat Libre d'Orange - gives us a glimpse of how it came up with its new perfume, 'I am Trash' / Les fleurs du Dechet'. Edgy French parfumier Etat Libre d’Orange gives us a glimpse of how it came up with its new perfume, I am Trash/Les fleurs du Déchet. Featuring worms and waste, this is a far cry from your familiar floaty fairy-tale fragrance ad. Not surprisingly from a house that has previously offered pet perfumes Oh My Dog! (a success) and Oh My Cat! (not so), as well as human scents Putain des Palaces and Fat Electrician, Etat Libre d’Orange takes an unusual approach all round. Depletion of natural ingredients such as essential oils, rising costs in the production chain, and increasing sustainability concerns among consumers make scent-manufacture a costly business. Then there’s the advertising and marketing: Perfume-makers are estimated to spend some US$800 million a year on it, yet many of us are still side-stepping those random spritzes of unwanted smells when we venture into a department store. So Etat Libre d’Orange – named after its founder Etienne de Swardt’s South African birthplace of the Orange Free State – strikes at the core perceptions of a hitherto ‘glamorous’ industry with its edgy approach. What do you think of it? Describing itself as “une parfumerie spirituelle, qui manie l’ironie, aiguise les noms, bouscule les préjugés, attise l’ambiguïté, joue avec les idées pour réinventer le plaisir de sentir”, the firm shows us its upcoming scent Les fleurs du Déchet (literally, the Flowers of Waste) emerging from the detritus of flowers and other elements jettisoned from the highly wasteful fragrance industry. Environmentalists among us may love the notion of re-purposing waste to create a new scent, others may be inclined to turn up our noses. Etat Libre d’Orange, I am Trash Les fleurs du Dechet perfume, scents, perfume made made from waste, Ogilvy Paris 2020-10-19T16:17:03Z https://addvertising.org/let-them-eat-cake. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/037/medium/37.jpg?1529227300 Let them eat cake! 2018-06-17T06:21:40Z https://addvertising.org/ropa-vieja-buy-clothes-that-last-urges-adolfo-dominguez. https://youtu.be/55dg-_5VjiI https://youtu.be/55dg-_5VjiI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/55dg-_5VjiI/hqdefault.jpg Ropa vieja: Buy clothes that last, urges Adolfo Dominguez With the extreme wastefulness of the fashion industry coming under increasing scrutiny, Spain's high-end fashion house Adolfo Dominguez continues its 'Be More Old' campaign by highlighting how good old clothes (ropa vieja) can look on young models as well as their original owners. Adolfo Dominguez has a tradition of breaking the mould with campaigns such as 'la arruga es bella' (wrinkles are beautiful). British designers Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood have made similar points around the topic of choosing items that last longer than next Saturday night. Foodies will recognise ropa vieja as the Cuban national dish composed of shredded beef - traditionally flank steak - and other ingredients such as beans or peppers. Legend has it that the name came from a poverty-stricken man having to shred and cook his clothes because he had no money to feed his family. Some 150 billion garments are created every year for the seven billion people on Earth, generating an estimated $2.5-3 trillion. Do the stats and ads make you think any differently about your own fashion consumption? Adolfo Dominguez ropa vieja, Adolfo Dominguez SS2020, Be More Old, fashion sustainability, agencia CHINA, Spanish fashion 2020-02-25T10:37:01Z https://addvertising.org/websites-jay-pharoah-shows-us-how-it-s-done. https://youtu.be/l303NH6ZvVQ https://youtu.be/l303NH6ZvVQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l303NH6ZvVQ/hqdefault.jpg Websites: Jay Pharoah shows us how it's done Web-building companies don't always produce the sexiest ads out there, but U.S. actor, stand-up comedian and celebrity impressionist Jay Pharaoh brings this one for Wix alive. Inspire you to build your own site? Or your physique? Compare it with this one from actor Keanu Reeves for his we-building company, Squarespace: https://addvertising.org/keanu-reeves-on-how-to-build-a-website Jay Pharoah, Wix, website builder, funny ads, Keanu Reeves, actors in commercials 2018-08-29T05:21:02Z https://addvertising.org/crimea-2017-a-film-about-how-we-have-to-love-each-other-and-not-kill-each-other. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvsyYKZe_gc https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvsyYKZe_gc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hvsyYKZe_gc/hqdefault.jpg 'Crimea 2017': "A film about how we have to love each other and not kill each other The official trailer (in Russian) for director Alexei Pimanov's movie based on events in 2014, when Crimea was 'annexed' by or rejoined Russia, according to your point of view. Director Alexei Pimanov, Crimea 2017 Russian movie, Russian film about 2014 Crimea annexation, 2019-07-16T16:37:38Z https://addvertising.org/el-coche-que-no-tienes-pero-si. https://youtu.be/kkT0de1arTg https://youtu.be/kkT0de1arTg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kkT0de1arTg/hqdefault.jpg El coche que no tienes, pero si Car on demand - this Spanish ad illustrates the joys of having an app for cars by subscription. This will really strike a chord if you hate the idea of tying up your hard-earned cash in a chunk of metal you don't use most of the time, then trying to maintain/park it! Do we really need 'things' or just what we need when we need it? Nos ense Bipi coches, autom 2019-01-28T10:03:24Z https://addvertising.org/before-you-know-it-australian-ad-warns-of-battery-charging-dangers. https://youtu.be/c8fqiOpkqN0 https://youtu.be/c8fqiOpkqN0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c8fqiOpkqN0/hqdefault.jpg 'Before You Know It': Australian ad warns of battery-charging dangers Whether you dub this campaign useful awareness-building or steampunk energy messaging, headlines of fires caused by charging the battery-powered devices that have become part of everyday life are on the up. Energy Safe Victoria highlights the risk of lithium-ion battery charging in this relatable 30-second ad which deploys familiar sounds and visuals to make the point. Energy Safe Victoria: "Using incompatible batteries and chargers can lead to batteries becoming overcharged which starts a chemical reaction called thermal runaway, resulting in a violent battery fire. You can see how this occurs in our video on our website. Purchasing generic replacement batteries and chargers may save you money, but it could have dangerous consequences". Energy Safe Victoria 'Before You Know It', Lithium-ion Battery Charging Safety, SICKDOGWOLFMAN 2025-04-22T08:06:52Z https://addvertising.org/messi-bested-by-locals-in-nutmeg-royale. https://youtu.be/NlQcok4O59A https://youtu.be/NlQcok4O59A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NlQcok4O59A/hqdefault.jpg Messi bested by locals in 'Nutmeg Royale' Football fan or not, you'll probably enjoy this pacey, playful Pepsi pitch starring footie legends Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Ronaldhino as they take on local players in a 'Nutmeg Royale' contest. For those of us not familiar with the use of the word 'nutmeg' in football, it means to get the ball through your opponent's legs - an eye-catching manouevre which Messi describes as one of his favourite moves. The term apparently stems from rhyming slang, as in 'through the legs / nutmegs', and there are ongoing rankings of which player has the most scores of this type in any given game, season or team. The quick-moving footage, shot in the spectacular old Medina in Marrakech, Morocco, shows locals out-skilling the golden trinity of Messi, Pogba and Ronaldhino. Quirky twists and visual tricks make it a compelling watch from start to finish, with even a cameo role from the clever hooves of Horshino the Horse, and interjections from familiar sports commentator Peter Drury. "A nutmeg move is for the quick-witted, the ambitious, and fun-lovers that are thirsty for the thrill of the game," says Pepsi. "Creating entertaining moments for our consumers to enjoy is at the core of who we are at Pepsi MAX. It’s this unexpected fun that we really wanted to shine through in everything we do." How does the campaign score with you? Meh, good fun, epic win for the soft drinks giant? Pepsi Nutmeg Royale, Pepsi MAX, sports sponsorships, international football, football ads, Ernest Desumbila, Messi commercial, Pogba commercial, Ronaldhino commercial, BBDO Argentina 2024-02-13T13:04:36Z https://addvertising.org/meta-marketing-mocked-in-thai-bank-parody. https://youtu.be/jQwI5lTN6Eg https://youtu.be/jQwI5lTN6Eg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jQwI5lTN6Eg/hqdefault.jpg Meta-marketing mocked in Thai bank parody We've all heard of the fictional dimension called the Metaverse that's developing in the digital world. Whatever it does and doesn't mean to each of us, we can probably all relate to this ad by Thai bank First Choice. In a playful sideswipe, the 'Metaverrrrrrr' campaign depicts a fictional shoot about a metaverse-obsessed marketing team and their efforts to perfect their commercial by filming it in the Metaverse. The Mario and Pattie characters are avatars for two well-known presenters. Whether you're a meta fan glad to see a bank pitching for your business with a cool parody on digital credit, spending and financial health checks, or a 'normie' who hasn't got their head round this yet, the malfunctions that creep into the obsession will probably give you a laugh. The bank aims to appeal to the younger generations in a sector that's generally regarded as a bit stuffy or conservative. Have they succeeded? First Choice Metaverrrrrrr, First Choice bank Thailand, digital finance, advertising in the metaverse, meta marketing, meta shopping, funny ads, Leo Burnett Thailand 2022-07-05T09:25:31Z https://addvertising.org/electric-skateboard-the-future-of-mobility. https://youtu.be/j07MXCfOs8U https://youtu.be/j07MXCfOs8U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j07MXCfOs8U/hqdefault.jpg Electric skateboard, the future of mobility? Founded in France in 1934, automaker Citroën has long had a reputation for applying new tech to mass-produced vehicles, as with disc brakes and front-wheel drive. It's also forged a reputation for distinctive design. And now the marque is introducing this vision for the future of mobility, the Citroën Skate. Essentially, it's a skateboard that can be adapted in literally seconds by having a different purpose pod popped onto the base. This promotion outlines just a few of the uses that could be envisaged, including the concept of exercising within the pod while travelling from one place to another. What do you think? Great ad that clearly expresses how adaptable transportation that's both individual and universally accessible could and should look? Or a bit sketchy at this point? The Skate would be electrically powered and able to charge itself autonomously, and is reported to have speeds ranging from 3mph to 16mph depending on the use of the pod it's carrying. Citroën Skate, electric cars, EVs, electric vehicles, clean cities, future of driving 2021-11-01T13:21:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-next-rembrandt-data-recreates-art. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IuygOYZ1Ngo https://www.youtube.com/embed/IuygOYZ1Ngo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IuygOYZ1Ngo/hqdefault.jpg The Next Rembrandt: data recreates art Really interesting for art and tech fans alike. Thought-provoking. Sponsored by Dutch multinational finance group ING. JWT Amsterdam, J Walter Thompson Netherlands, the next rembrandt project, ING sponsors next rembrandt, banks sponsoring art 2018-06-02T19:40:26Z https://addvertising.org/applauding-hand-crafted-tequila. https://youtu.be/gzT18PSsOQI https://youtu.be/gzT18PSsOQI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gzT18PSsOQI/hqdefault.jpg Applauding hand-crafted tequila "In the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, a group of PATRÓN artisans come together to celebrate the craft of making tequila by hand," says the blurb. "From harvesting the finest Weber blue agave to hand-sealing every bottle, it’s a process rooted in tradition and authenticity". What do you think of the ad? Meh, or beautiful and upbeat, with a touch of mystique? The compelling sound for this campaign is by Grammy winner Andrés Levin. The brand explains that the ad is designed to illustrate "how our dedicated PATRÓN artisans play such an important role in creating our super premium tequila through handcrafted techniques and small batch distilling methods, and by using only three, natural ingredients." Those ingredients are agave, water and yeast. Tequila is made from the blue agave plant native to, and an important economic product of, Jalisco, Mexico. It does not have to be 100% agave; the legal requirement is 51% and some distillers fill out the rest with a neutral spirit made from cane sugar juice, creating what is known as a 'mixto' tequila. The global tequila market was valued US$ 9.7 billion in 2021 and is predicted to surpass US$13.5 billion by 2028. PATRÓN tequila, PATRÓN Our Hands, tequila commercials, Christmas ads 2022, designer Sandra Weil, MullenLowe Los Angeles 2022-12-05T10:57:33Z https://addvertising.org/old-shipping-containers-give-lucozade-a-boost-in-kenya. https://youtu.be/lfpgOL4FEI4 https://youtu.be/lfpgOL4FEI4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lfpgOL4FEI4/hqdefault.jpg Old shipping containers give Lucozade a Boost in Kenya Lucozade takes a practical approach to promoting its energy drinks in Kenya by creating a four-in-one, multi-purpose unit on the street. What do you think? Lucozade, billboards, imaginative OOH, Right Here Nairobi, African advertising 2018-07-17T06:35:16Z https://addvertising.org/future-exhibition-at-your-local-aquarium. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sjU5i98nx74 https://www.youtube.com/embed/sjU5i98nx74 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sjU5i98nx74/hqdefault.jpg Future Exhibition at Your Local Aquarium Environmental Organization, Greenpeace new advert attempts to make the consumer think about what they are buying, where it will end up, and how it could damage the environment. What did it make you feel? Ocean of the Future, GreenPeace, Ogilvy & Mather Group UK, trash 2023-12-17T18:56:37Z https://addvertising.org/boris-nicola-differ-on-distance-coming-out-of-lockdown. https://youtu.be/Zq6qxy_JYRo https://youtu.be/Zq6qxy_JYRo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zq6qxy_JYRo/hqdefault.jpg 'Boris', 'Nicola' differ on distance coming out of lockdown As Scotland registered three consecutive days with no deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus and shops began to open across the country, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon remained distant from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson in terms of reducing social distancing measurements. In this 1'30" video, Scottish comedian Janey Godley - who's been running such spoofs of Nicola Sturgeon for a while with the first minister's good-natured approval - continues her adaptation of the COVID press briefing in her inimitable style, bringing much-needed humour without losing serious points. Contains strong language. Janey Godley, Nicola Sturgeon spoof, Scottish humour, comedy, COVID-19 coronavirus humour, Boris and Nicola difference, England and Scotland coming out of lockdown 2020-06-29T10:30:30Z https://addvertising.org/an-adpology-for-how-women-are-represented-in-ads. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ovLs2abQGDY https://www.youtube.com/embed/ovLs2abQGDY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ovLs2abQGDY/hqdefault.jpg An adpology for how women are represented in ads Check out this short film apologizing for the ways that women are portrayed in advertisements... From adverts for tampons that make it seem like you can do anything on your period to moms always being the boring parent, this short film changes that! What do you think? Are you fed up with how women are always represented in advertising? adpology, women's day, tiny bullet, Tina Bull, Thomas Thomas films 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/how-big-a-thing-is-valentine-s-day-for-you. https://vimeo.com/314449000 https://vimeo.com/314449000 How big a thing is Valentine's Day for you? February's the lerv month... Do you bathe in all that February 14th attention or are you plotting an anti-Valentine's Day party (yep, actually did this a couple of times - disturbingly successful)? Check out Moonpig's 2019 'Love Bigger' approach and let us know what you think! Cute? Annoying? Irrelevant? Fun? Moonpig Love Bigger, Valentine's Day 2019, Giant Valentine's Day cards, Quiet Storm 2019-01-31T11:46:27Z https://addvertising.org/benedict-cumberbatch-talks-to-flowers. https://youtu.be/njFQaXr-YzA https://youtu.be/njFQaXr-YzA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/njFQaXr-YzA/hqdefault.jpg Benedict Cumberbatch talks to flowers Back in 1986, Prince (now King) Charles was derided when he freely said that he talked to plants. "I just come and talk to the plants, really. Very important to talk to them, they respond," the outspoken enviromentalist said. The current monarch's approach to the relationship between humans and the rest of the natural worldhas stood the test of time, and is no longer met with mockery. Au contraire. In this ad for the luxury fashion house Prada's autumn (fajl) and winter 2023 collections, the conversations are unspoken, but a connection brought about by the unheard words among their floral, fabric and human interpreters does make itself felt as the visual ad unfolds. Agree or disagree? The Italian fashion house, founded 100 years ago in 1913, explains that: "The #PradaFW23 campaign unfolds as a series of imaginary conversations between flowers and stars.... interpreting words by Pulitzer-winning writer Michael Cunningham". The stars featured are actor Benedict Cumberbatch, Prada Ambassador and model Hunter Schafer, actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, Prada Ambassador and actress Letitia Wright, and Prada Ambassador and actor Li Xian. PradaFW23, actors and flowers commercial, luxury fashion ads, autumn fashion, luxury menswear, luxury womenswear 2023-08-01T09:05:24Z https://addvertising.org/political-advertising-does-trump-s-animation-represent-simplicity-without-condescension. https://youtu.be/5OVOSIQOfpM https://youtu.be/5OVOSIQOfpM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5OVOSIQOfpM/hqdefault.jpg Political advertising: Does Trump's animation represent simplicity without condescension? With the US presidential elections now just around the corner, the associated political ads by both main parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, have been ramped up for the final stretch. And alongside the psychological profiling and subject tweaking, there is, as always, an almost unimaginable amount of money involved in the election campaigns. Broadcaster CNN reports "a total of more than $1.1 billion spent on presidential campaign ads between July 22, the day after Biden withdrew from the race, and the end of September". Former President Donald Trump's camp has, like that of rival candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris, adjusted ads along the way to reflect domestic issues such as immigration, abortion, public health, and the economy. Unlike the VP, who has garnered something of a reputation for 'word salads' - at least among her critics - former reality TV host Trump possesses the skill of conveying high-impact messages in succinct soundbites. This animation also illustrates a stripped-down messaging: the black and white sketches with the careful use of red slashes drive home Trump's trademark 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) slogan. What do you think of the ad? Make America Great Again animation, Trump campaign ads, political ads, US presidential elections 2024, animated ads 2024-10-14T10:48:22Z https://addvertising.org/looking-for-a-bra-to-twist-in-sarah-jessica-parker-can-help. https://youtu.be/-j36U2iaZUU https://youtu.be/-j36U2iaZUU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-j36U2iaZUU/hqdefault.jpg Looking for a bra to twist in? Sarah Jessica Parker can help Spanish model Lorena Durán joins 'Sex and the City' actress Sarah Jessica Parker in this sassy 30-second campaign for lingerie firm Intimissimi. SJP - Carrie Bradshaw in the hit TV series - takes on the role of a casually commanding personal shopper helping young ladies how to find the perfect bra for movements like the twist. Wish your bra-fitting sessions were like this? Intimissimi, Sarah Jessic Parker, bra fitting, actors in ads, lingerie, 72andSunny Amsterdam 2019-09-16T10:23:14Z https://addvertising.org/my-last-will-by-teens-tackles-gun-violence-epidemic. https://youtu.be/F4URCHNldZI https://youtu.be/F4URCHNldZI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F4URCHNldZI/hqdefault.jpg 'My Last Will' by teens tackles gun violence 'epidemic' What appears to be a selection of teenagers and young people setting up a regular selfie video message turns out to be their last will and testament recording. The hard-hitting 2'30" campaign highlights the horror of such young people stating their legacy wishes at an age when we'd expect to see them talking about their dreams and plans for the future instead. Behind the drive to urge US senators to bring in stricter gun regulation is youth empowerment organisation Change The Ref, which was set up by Manuel and Patricia Oliver after their teenage son Joaquin was killed along with 16 others in the 2018 Parkland school shooting in Florida. More than 38,000 people in the USA are estimated to have been killed by firearms in 2019, some 14,400 of those as a result of homicide. "Our only hope is to make a final call based on the young people’s right to a safe future," says Manuel Oliver. He also expresses dismay at having to become "more radical and graphic with our disruptive message" in the ongoing drive for action on legislation. His wife Patricia says: "I wish to see that significant changes are made to make our nation one where no one has to live in fear, thinking that they can lose their loved ones through this epidemic.” The testimonies - some provided by survivors of gun incidents - are housed on mylastwill.us and are being forwarded to the appropriate, different members of Congress to heighten the impact. What do you think of the campaign? We definitely need to see more of this kind of awareness-building for an epidemic that kills about 100 people a day in the USA? Praiseworthy, but going against interests that are too powerful and ingrained? High time we took action on this, and seeing such young people making their last will has to spur us all into action? Change the Ref My Last Will, gun violence in USA, gun deaths USA, gun regulation activism US, gun licensing, shooting victims, guns, US youth, school shootings, AREA 23 2022-11-06T01:15:27Z https://addvertising.org/the-sitting-dog. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NLaW9iHWoQY https://www.youtube.com/embed/NLaW9iHWoQY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NLaW9iHWoQY/hqdefault.jpg The sitting dog The car company, Volkswagen's comical advert about a dog who just wants to sit down. Volkswagen, DDB & Tribal Amsterdam, dogs, sit 2018-06-16T18:20:38Z https://addvertising.org/coca-cola-animates-its-recycling-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8tF9XevVlo https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8tF9XevVlo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e8tF9XevVlo/hqdefault.jpg Coca-Cola animates its recycling ad One-minute animation by the soft drinks giant to encourage fans to recycle bottles qnd promote its own campaign to increase recycled PET in bottles from 25 per cent to 50 per cent by 2020. Ogilvy & Mather Berlin, O&M, Lacy Barry, Coca-Cola recycling, Coca-Cola Love Story ad, recyclable Coke bottles 2021-05-30T03:36:22Z https://addvertising.org/is-this-baby-real-or-not-ai-creates-luxury-silicone-baby-market. https://youtu.be/HZX0qUBf47U https://youtu.be/HZX0qUBf47U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HZX0qUBf47U/hqdefault.jpg Is this baby real or not? AI creates luxury silicone baby market It's probably not a question most of us would have thought we'd ever have to consider. But fast-moving developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and materials have already reached a point where at least one company is offering 'luxury silicone babies'. This ad opens with the question 'Is it real or not?' over an image of what looks like a regular baby in a hospital cot. It is in fact a member of a Catalan company's Babyclon AI silicone baby range, enhanced with AI so that it feeds and pees, cries for attention, and needs to be handled like a real baby. The difference is brought home when we see its cable charger plugged in. Babyclon is backed by another Spanish company called Clonfactory, which is a leader in the production of synthetic, highly realistic human figures for animatronics in films. As AI affects increasing aspects of our human lives while ethics inevitably lag behind, how do we feel about developments like this? Are such baby 'dolls' simply marvellous training tools or a comfort for the bereaved, or will they automatically lead us down a less 'human' path as the universally acknowledged miracle of life bcomes 'customisable'? Babyclon products are available with such options as skin tone, eye colour, elf's ears and/or a mermaid's tale. Babyclon AI silicone baby, luxury silicone babies, artificial babies, animatronics, robotic babies, artificial intelligence, AI and customised babies, customisable synthetic children 2022-08-02T12:10:51Z https://addvertising.org/bruce-springsteen-streets-of-minneapolis. https://youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw https://youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GDaPdpwA4Iw/hqdefault.jpg Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis Rock singer/songwriter Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen, 76, brings his voice to the outcry after ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents killed two people in separate incidents in Minneapolis, Minnesota this month. The Guardian newspaper speaks for many when it says: "Pledges to shut down the US’s southern border, and to deport undocumented migrants, undoubtedly played a part in winning Donald Trump a second term. But the US president’s determination to wage urban warfare with a force that resembles a secret police – and his indifference to the law as he does so – is generating a widespread backlash that includes at least some of his own supporters". Lyrics: Through the winter’s ice and cold Down Nicollet Avenue A city aflame fought fire and ice ‘Neath an occupier’s boots King Trump’s private army from the DHS Guns belted to their coats Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law Or so their story goes Against smoke and rubber bullets By the dawn’s early light Citizens stood for justice Their voices ringing through the night And there were bloody footprints Where mercy should have stood And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets Alex Pretti and Renee Good Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice Singing through the bloody mist We’ll take our stand for this land And the stranger in our midst Here in our home they killed and roamed In the winter of ’26 We’ll remember the names of those who died On the streets of Minneapolis Trump’s federal thugs beat up on His face and his chest Then we heard the gunshots And Alex Pretti lay in the snow, dead Their claim was self defense, sir Just don’t believe your eyes It’s our blood and bones And these whistles and phones Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice Crying through the bloody mist We’ll remember the names of those who died On the streets of Minneapolis Now they say they’re here to uphold the law But they trample on our rights If your skin is black or brown my friend You can be questioned or deported on sight In chants of ICE out now Our city’s heart and soul persists Through broken glass and bloody tears On the streets of Minneapolis Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice Singing through the bloody mist Here in our home they killed and roamed In the winter of ’26 We’ll take our stand for this land And the stranger in our midst We’ll remember the names of those who died On the streets of Minneapolis We’ll remember the names of those who died On the streets of Minneapolis Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis official lyric video, ICE, Minneapolis deaths 2026, protest music 2026-01-30T15:27:47Z https://addvertising.org/ikea-brings-aesop-s-fable-into-the-bedroom. https://youtu.be/RQSgf3_5KBk https://youtu.be/RQSgf3_5KBk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RQSgf3_5KBk/hqdefault.jpg IKEA brings Aesop's Fable into the bedroom Well, maybe not one for the insomniacs among us who are desperate to get a good night's sleep and do all the right things to make that happen without result, but certainly a welcome return to some gentle humour in ads after the disruptions of COVID-19 coronavirus-related restrictions. Those familiar with Aesops Fables will have a running start when it come to spotting the humour and where this campaign might be heading. Behind it is furniture-and-so-much-more global emporium IKEA, which continues to celebrate the #wonderfuleveryday. The COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown restrictions affected many people adversely in terms of disrupted sleep - do you think this campaign is helpful? IKEA Aesop's Fable, better sleep, hare and tortoise fable, puppetry, Pulse Films, Mother London 2022-07-08T08:09:15Z https://addvertising.org/passport-photos-old-style. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlYMID5qCdE https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlYMID5qCdE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rlYMID5qCdE/hqdefault.jpg Passport photos old-style Cigar makers Hamlet were well known for their ads, especially the "Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet" slogan. As controversy breaks out ahead of Brexit over UK versus European passports, here's a look back at a classic example of their humour from the days when you had to get your passport photo done in those booths and the results were always alarming.... Japan Tobacco Hamlet, Hamlet cigar commercials, Hamlet cigar passport ad, UK passport, Brexit, blue passport 2018-06-03T02:44:16Z https://addvertising.org/can-snickers-fix-the-world. https://youtu.be/SLAV4LYO-yU https://youtu.be/SLAV4LYO-yU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SLAV4LYO-yU/hqdefault.jpg Can SNICKERS fix the world? The popular candy bar's manufacturer MARS posits the idea, in this 1'15" collage of the (first) world's woes - including a nifty swipe at eavesdropping home audio appliances in the surveillance society. Many of us know and love the humor of the 'You’re Not You When You’re Hungry' series, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This ad expands on the idea that the world is not itself - with the inevitable solution served up in appropriately nutty style. What do you think of it? Snickers, Super Bowl ads 2020, surveillance, personal data privacy, funny ads, fix the world, BBDO New York, AMV BBDO 2021-01-31T16:31:19Z https://addvertising.org/el-trecho-the-difference-between-words-and-action-on-under-age-drinking. https://youtu.be/dywMCF7nF4g https://youtu.be/dywMCF7nF4g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dywMCF7nF4g/hqdefault.jpg El Trecho: The difference between words and action on under-age drinking We know the saying Fundaci 2018-08-07T08:08:19Z https://addvertising.org/tyrrellbly-tyrrellbly-tasty-crisps. https://youtu.be/osvxfeacFxI https://youtu.be/osvxfeacFxI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/osvxfeacFxI/hqdefault.jpg Tyrrellbly, Tyrrellbly, Tasty crisps Small batch crisp producer Tyrrells has a track record when it comes to putting out amusing ads - check out this 2017 Monty Python-style one at https://addvertising.org/vip-crisps-with-a-touch-of-python-thrown-in. This new one for the Official Crisp for England's Rugby, also features visual eccentricity, with a 1940s voiceover highlighting the humour. And if you're a 'Downton Abbey' fan, you'll be seeing it in cinemas as the popular TV series goes onto the big screen - already showing in UK cinemas, with a September 20th, 2019 release date for the USA. Tyrrells, potato crisps, KP Snacks, Forties audio, retro voiceover, St Luke's agency 2019-09-20T13:12:44Z https://addvertising.org/united-nations-urges-us-to-celebrate-women. https://youtu.be/y6X77sWM4KA https://youtu.be/y6X77sWM4KA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y6X77sWM4KA/hqdefault.jpg United Nations urges us to celebrate women For International Women's Day 2019, this UN campaign takes a look at the depth and range of women's contributions to social change today and throughout history. There's a gentle but firm voiceover and some inspiring images. What effect does the campaign have on you? United Nations and women, women's rights, International Women's Day 2019, women changing society 2019-03-06T09:06:13Z https://addvertising.org/space-is-the-new-frontier-matthew-mcconaughey-weighs-in. https://youtu.be/tIp251KCz6k https://youtu.be/tIp251KCz6k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tIp251KCz6k/hqdefault.jpg Space is the new frontier? Matthew McConaughey weighs in Quirky US actor Matthew McConaughey ('The Lincoln Lawyer', 'Dazed and Confused', 'A Time To Kill', 'The Gentlemen') turns his formidable skills to fresh use on behalf of software company Salesforce in their Super Bowl 2022 commercial. Spacey yet down-to-earth, the engaging visuals deliver a message of harmony and community action right here on Earth. Salesforce invites us all to join #TeamEarth because the nature of business is changing. "#TeamEarth are companies and people who believe that business is about more than profit for a few — business needs to be accountable to every person and the planet we share," says the US company. The spot takes sly swipes at those who "look to the metaverse and Mars" - references to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's vision of a virtual future, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' trip to Space - while exalting planet Earth as the authentic new frontier. It's garnering favourable reviews ahead of the US football event on February 13, though competition is stiff as advertising comes out of the Covid situation with cash to splash on creative influencing, and celebrity names are sprinkled liberally across this year's commercials. As families and friends plan gatherings for the sporting event of the year, many of them just as captivated by the half-time show and the commercials as by the game itself, the 2022 Super Bowl is set to be the pricest ever for advertisers, with 30-second slots selling for a reported $7 million. What do you think of this one? Does it capture your feelings, or are you one of the metaverse/Mars crew? Whichever side you're on, enjoy the game! Salesforce Matthew McConaughey, Super Bowl commercials 2022, Hollywood actors in commercials, Matthew McConaughey ads, Dante Ariola, 2023-02-07T20:45:50Z https://addvertising.org/don-t-even-think-about-asking-cardi-b-if-a-pepsi-is-okay. https://youtu.be/JZPkCntVNSo https://youtu.be/JZPkCntVNSo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JZPkCntVNSo/hqdefault.jpg Don't even think about asking Cardi B if a Pepsi is okay... Watch to find out why! The soft drinks manufacturer and lifelong rival of Coca Cola turns its role of 'second-best' on its head in this eye-catching little a cappella number for Pepsi, featuring the U.S. rapper, singer and songwriter Cardi B. What do you think of it? Pepsi, Cardi B, The Mill 2019-03-13T07:44:26Z https://addvertising.org/boyz-ii-men-x-tory-frontbench-is-this-the-end-of-the-road. https://youtu.be/qNy7Ik_XBbA https://youtu.be/qNy7Ik_XBbA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qNy7Ik_XBbA/hqdefault.jpg Boyz II Men x Tory frontbench - is this the end of the road? The two-party system in more than one country is showing some gaping cracks as disillusioned and angry populations look for viable alternatives. In Britain, unelected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak put on a positive front as the ruling Conservative (aka Tory) Party suffered crushing defeats in council ballots regarded as pre-general election indicators. As reported by the BBC, "the Conservatives lost 10 councils and more than 400 councillors in England. [Opposition party] Labour emerged as the main beneficiary, gaining 169 new councillors and making advances in areas the party claim point toward a general election victory". With media itself becoming as little trusted as government, there's a swing back towards satire which expresses what a lot of people are thinking. Another piece by JOE.co.uk puts unpalatable words into the mouths of Britain's Tory leaders, blended with a vibe borrowed from US vocal group Boyz II Men - best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Boyz II Men x Tory frontbench, political satire, British politics, UK elections, JOE.co.uk 2024-08-28T11:11:34Z https://addvertising.org/euro-2024-awaken-your-madness-urges-nike. https://youtu.be/kuDN8fO9FzU https://youtu.be/kuDN8fO9FzU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kuDN8fO9FzU/hqdefault.jpg Euro 2024: 'Awaken your madness' urges Nike Is this a classic that will last beyond the current Euro 2024 football championship, or just another over-edited effort from sporting giant Nike? Players Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Ronaldinho feature in a fast-paced series of intriguing behind-the-scenes images as they train through thick and think for the 'beautiful game. Household name NIke, perhaps best known for its 'Just Do It' slogan and simple swoosh logo, brought in a reported US$46 billion in fiscal year 2022. Meanwhile the burgeoning European football industry enjoyed a 16% surge in revenues to €35.3 billion (approx US$37 billion) during the 2022/23 season, according to Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance. Nike 'Awaken Your Madness', Nike commercials 2024, Euro 2024 ads, Nike football commercials, Wieden+Kennedy London 2025-02-26T10:22:11Z https://addvertising.org/missoni-x-adidas-join-forces-for-springy-nyc-story. https://youtu.be/HPuvoR8w2io https://youtu.be/HPuvoR8w2io https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HPuvoR8w2io/hqdefault.jpg Missoni x adidas join forces for springy NYC story Who? Yes, The Who too - as any Baba O'Riley will know from the sonerous piano chords opening this collaboration ad. We learn something every day - did you know Missoni's co-founder Ottavio Missoni was an Olympic hurdler? He competed in the 1948 Summer Games. This 1'40 ad to the companies' 2019 limited edition collection pays tribute to him and to the adidas founder Adolf Dassler as two consummate craftsmen - adidas x Missoni, fashion sportswear, Ultra Boosts, running apparel, 2019-04-25T05:15:44Z https://addvertising.org/childlike-ad-for-grown-up-spending. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4u8X7WOYIF4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/4u8X7WOYIF4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4u8X7WOYIF4/hqdefault.jpg Childlike ad for grown-up spending I saw this on the TV when the sound was off and thought it was a pleasing children's ad for something or other - was surprised when the American Express logo came up at the end! AMEX, american express card, helping your world run smoothly, agency Ogilvy, best credit card providers 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/method-for-change-jarvis-cocker-cleaning-foam-fill-city-streets. https://youtu.be/u6b0XhVDtc4 https://youtu.be/u6b0XhVDtc4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u6b0XhVDtc4/hqdefault.jpg Method for change: Jarvis Cocker, cleaning foam fill city streets Washing up and other cleaning chores never looked such fun.... What do you think of this exuberant one-minute ad for 20-year-old household brand method, set to the insistent beat of 'Must I Evolve?' by Jarvis Cocker? "When the good fight is good fun, everyone wants to be part of it. that's why we make cleaning bright, beautiful and future friendly. method for change," says the company, which set out to provide naturally-derived, biodegradable, non-toxic household cleaners, laundry supplies, and personal care + soap. Do you already know the method products, and if not, does the ad tempt you to get in on the fun by looking for that brand next time you're buying? The founders say they "set out to change the world by creating beautiful cleaning products that are as kind to the planet as they are tough on dirt." The brand has gained ground and a reputation for being a less-toxic option, environmentally speaking, especially with bottles they say are made as much as possible from recycled / least harmful materials. Maybe you just enjoy watching the footage and listening to the soundtrack for an upbeat start to your day in the city? Method for Change, method household products, less toxic cleaning agents, environmentally friendly cleaning products, Jarvis Cocker, Jonathan Alric, Uncommon agency 2023-07-15T10:52:03Z https://addvertising.org/when-is-an-ad-not-an-ad-when-it-s-ryan-reynolds-to-camera. https://youtu.be/OW_OId8aaM4 https://youtu.be/OW_OId8aaM4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OW_OId8aaM4/hqdefault.jpg When is an ad not an ad? When it's Ryan Reynolds to camera! What you'd imagine is a really tough brief becomes entertainment with dry-humour maestro Ryan Reynolds at the helm. Marketing a marketing product - in this case, MNTN, which aims to 'redefine what advertisers can do with television - sounds pretty niche, right? But no! As one viewer comments, "I love how Ryan Reynolds can make us watch ads without we even realize". What do you think? Does the popular Canadian actor do it for you, no matter what he's promoting? If you're not familiar with his movies but enjoy gentle self-parody, well-crafted scripts,and wicked delivery, you may want to go along with this one just for the ride. Ryan Reynolds commercials, MNTN ctv, Hollywood actors in ads, Maximum Effort, funny ads 2021-09-30T08:33:16Z https://addvertising.org/shocking-ad-urges-double-check-on-divisive-brexit-issue. https://youtu.be/3UvMx6DPCJc https://youtu.be/3UvMx6DPCJc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3UvMx6DPCJc/hqdefault.jpg Shocking ad urges 'double check' on divisive Brexit issue Shocking - literally - ad from a group of friends in the British creative industry who say about Brexit that: "Only a second referendum can give us the opportunity to make that Brexit, Double Check, second referendum, Matthew Saunby, Forever Beta 2025-01-27T10:25:09Z https://addvertising.org/big-dog-is-a-state-of-mind. https://youtu.be/AthKgifk37M https://youtu.be/AthKgifk37M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AthKgifk37M/hqdefault.jpg Big dog is a state of mind Dog and cat lovers will enjoy this new campaign showing pets striking #wellchuffed poses reflecting their inner confidence about having the strongest immune systems, the best digestive systems, the healthiest struts, the best lives – all thanks to their diet of James Wellbeloved pet foods. Cute! More distinctive canine and feline personalities from the series to be discovered on YouTube if this 20 seconds doesn't quite satisfy you. James Wellbeloved, Hugo the dog, dog food, cat food, pets, AMV BBDO, Mars petcare 2019-05-24T07:49:10Z https://addvertising.org/lamborghini-mixes-it-up-with-revuelto-seasonal-message. https://youtu.be/SAr-Yl3uKBE https://youtu.be/SAr-Yl3uKBE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SAr-Yl3uKBE/hqdefault.jpg Lamborghini mixes it up with Revuelto seasonal message Whether your eye's on the car, the clothes, or the characters, this 1'30" Christmas ad for luxury sportscar maker Lamborghini is likely to keep you guessing right up to the final seconds. The tale of choices that change the course of events is part of Lambo's Christmas story-telling tradition, inspired by the spirit of 'Driving Humans Beyond'. Founded in 1963, the Italian brand is currently celebrting 20 years of partnership with the Italian State Police, which it has provided with various high-performance vehicles used in patrolling and emergency medical response services. "Notably, these vehicles have completed over 200 organ transport missions across Italy," says the automaker, "contributing in many cases to saving lives. Additionally, they have featured in more than 1,500 road safety education events to promote a culture of safe driving". The Revuelto has three electric engines working with its V12, says F1rst Motors: "One works in tandem with the V12 driving the rear wheels and the other two drive the front wheels. It's also the first V12 Lambo to use an 8–8-speed dual-clutch gearbox". Merry Christmas and Happy New Choices! Lamborghini 'The Snowball', luxury car commercials, Christmas ads 2024, luxury sportscars, Automobili Lamborghini 2024-12-23T14:21:23Z https://addvertising.org/why-women-come-off-worse-in-car-crashes. https://youtu.be/M47fd7MMMds https://youtu.be/M47fd7MMMds https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M47fd7MMMds/hqdefault.jpg Why women come off worse in car crashes Swedish car manufacturer Volvo opens up its data collection to help everyone understand why women tend to suffer worse injuries and are more likely to die in car collisions than men, and what can be done about it. What do you think of this ad for the E.V.A. initiative? Sensitive treatment of a delicate subject, or just a nice creative for a laudable project? Volvo E.V.A., car crashes, women's safety, road safety, gender inequality, Forsman & Bodenfors 2019-07-29T11:16:32Z https://addvertising.org/what-colour-is-clowns-blood-liquid-death-x-maryruth-shows-us. https://youtu.be/AomsROaQmcE https://youtu.be/AomsROaQmcE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AomsROaQmcE/hqdefault.jpg What colour is clowns' blood? Liquid Death x MaryRuth shows us Another ad set to divide opinion from Liquid Death, a brand of canned water known for its unconventional and humorous marketing, which often uses the tagline "murder your thirst". This time, the brand has teamed with MaryRuth Organics supplements for a comedy-horror number that's amusing to many adults but may not have the same effect on children. That's without getting into the issue of coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns - a specific phobia that can cause significant distress to adults, resulting in avoidance of situations involving clowns. Liquid Death takes on all aspects with this gorily colourful campaign, saying: "Did you know that 9 out of 10 fake doctors recommend killing clowns in dreams to relieve stress? And it’s totally legal since no real clowns are harmed. Now MaryRuth’s has added a little bit of Liquid Death Mountain Water to its classic Liquid Nighttime Coconut Dream to turn it into Coconut Scream. It’s a nighttime supplement that promotes a sense of calm, supports sleep, and includes nutrients like magnesium, calcium, vitamin D3, and more". MaryRuth Organics founder MaryRuth Ghiyam is herself mother to four young children and is a certified health educator, culinary chef, and nutritional consultant.Your thoughts on the ad? Liquid Death x MaryRuth Kill Clowns in your Dreams, fear of clowns, sleep supplements, coulrophobia, LD Creative Team 2025-04-11T07:59:40Z https://addvertising.org/oh-deer-thinks-wynne-evans-in-latest-gocompare-spot. https://youtu.be/zHiRdTzB_l8 https://youtu.be/zHiRdTzB_l8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHiRdTzB_l8/hqdefault.jpg 'Oh deer', thinks Wynne Evans in latest GoCompare spot This will strike a chord with many a driver, especially those of us using more rural roads. It's a new campaign by British financial services site, GoCompare, which offers comparison details for financial products including car insurance, home and pet insurance and breakdown cover. Traditionally its ads, featuring Welsh singer Wynne Evans, have a hint of zany humour about them, and this one's no exception. However, as a GoCompare spokesperson said, "Car accidents are no joke, but they are an unfortunate reality, and having the right policy can make the financial consequences a lot less painful.” Does this 40-second spot, based on a real claim, make you think twice about your car insurance situation? GoCompare deer advert, car insurance, road safety, safe driving, motoring hazards, Wynne Evans, Droga5 London 2020-01-06T10:35:55Z https://addvertising.org/keen-on-dental-health-share-the-obsession. https://youtu.be/OsLCqJ6_oyo https://youtu.be/OsLCqJ6_oyo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OsLCqJ6_oyo/hqdefault.jpg Keen on dental health? 'Share the Obsession!' You don't need to be a dental healthcare fanatic to enjoy this 30-second ad campaign. It deploys some light-touch visual and body language humour to highlight both its performance promotion and the amusement of over-sharers pursuing an awkward topic regardless of their audience. 'Sare the Obsession!' urges US oral health company Waterpik. "Adding a Waterpik® Water Flosser to your brushing and flossing routine can be exciting," insists the water flossing manufacturer. "Waterpik® removes leftover debris and plaque, even from hard to reach back teeth for an experience worth sharing!" Whatever your views on water flossing, teeth and TMI, do you think the ad does a good job of promoting what there is to smile about while entertaining with some common human behaviour? Waterpik Share the Obsession, dental water flossing, water flosser, oral healthcare, dental health, director Jordan Brady, agency 31,000 FT 2022-10-27T18:44:59Z https://addvertising.org/selena-gomez-goes-crazy-on-you. https://youtu.be/RsCKj8w4CkQ https://youtu.be/RsCKj8w4CkQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RsCKj8w4CkQ/hqdefault.jpg Selena Gomez goes Crazy on You The U.S. singer and actress lets her hair down after hours at the Coach fashion house, having some fun and taking some tasty revenge too.... Like it? Selena Gomez, Coach fashion, Steve Meisel, Stuart Vevers, women's fashion, Fabien Baron 2018-09-04T04:06:30Z https://addvertising.org/readjustment-won-t-be-easy-smell-ready-advises-lynx. https://youtu.be/V1GiuCcSQ2w https://youtu.be/V1GiuCcSQ2w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V1GiuCcSQ2w/hqdefault.jpg 'Readjustment won't be easy. Smell ready', advises Lynx Humour was in understandably short supply during the global lockdowns imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, so a little light relief from men's grooming products company Lynx (aka Axe) makes a welcome addition to the general marketing scene. What do you think of this one-minute acknowledgement of the difficulties we'll face as we emerge from lockdowns, especially on the dating scene and picking up threads with our old social lives? Lynx, men's hygiene, funny ads, dating and lockdown, MullenLowe Group UK 2023-09-28T05:36:59Z https://addvertising.org/sugar-cube-monsters-deployed-for-children-s-health. https://youtu.be/PWE_UMno5P8 https://youtu.be/PWE_UMno5P8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PWE_UMno5P8/hqdefault.jpg Sugar cube monsters deployed for children's health Children in England are eating an extra 2,800 sugar cubes a year, more than double the recommended guidelines, says Public Health England PHE). The public health authority has launched this ad to help parents realise that that's 8 cubes too many each day, and that their food shopping habits can make a difference. Are you the kind of parent who believes sugar substitutes can be more harmful than sugar itself? What do your kids think of the ad? A report in early 2018 showed that hospital operations to extract teeth in under-18s had increased by almost 20% over the previous five years, attributing this to over-consumption of sugary foods and drinks. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/13/dentists-warn-of-child-tooth-decay-crisis-as-extractions-hit-new-high Do you think the ad strikes the right note for kids and/or parents? Is it a step in the right direction at least? Change4Life, Public Health England, children's health, sugar for children, M&C Saatchi, Aardman 2019-01-09T09:16:51Z https://addvertising.org/rolls-royce-scores-ten-out-of-ten-with-phantom-scintilla. https://youtu.be/vBwNrMFyZV8 https://youtu.be/vBwNrMFyZV8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vBwNrMFyZV8/hqdefault.jpg Rolls-Royce scores ten out of ten with Phantom Scintilla Rolls-Royce Motor Cars bill themselves as "an everlasting expression of the exceptional". This latest creation looks set to live up to that standard. Quietly described by key staff, this ad takes us on a tour of a luxury vehicle that will be unattainable to all but ten of us: the Phantom Scintilla Private Collection will only comprise ten cars, and they are all accounted for. Speculation as to the price tag hovers round the seven-figure mark. What do you think of the Voice of the Maker format used to outline how the spectacular interior - reportedly two years in the making - was achieved? While Rolls-Royce is a British multinational aerospace and defence company, the Motor Cars segment - with headquarters and production stlll based at Goodwood in the UK - has been a subsidiary of Germany's BMW automaker since 2003, when the Phantom model was introduced. According to Wikipedia, "The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars subsidiary of BMW AG has no direct relationship to Rolls-Royce-branded vehicles produced before 2003, other than having briefly supplied components and engines". Rolls-Royce Phantom Scintilla, luxury cars, limited edition automobiles, collectors' cars 2024-08-22T07:54:40Z https://addvertising.org/jonah-hill-keeps-martin-scorcese-waiting-at-ritzy-party. https://youtu.be/-gAZRN3SCBw https://youtu.be/-gAZRN3SCBw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-gAZRN3SCBw/hqdefault.jpg Jonah Hill keeps Martin Scorcese waiting at ritzy party Already at the party and being mistaken for a waiter, US director Scorcese actually has to send a text asking actor/comedian Hill where he is - can you believe it! Well, no you shouldn't, not entirely, 'cos this unbelievable situation is in fact an ad for Coca Cola's energy drink. Check it out and see if it works well enough to get a tired Hill off his sofa and over to where Scorcese is! Let us know with a star rating or a comment what you think of the spot. Are you wondering why Hill drinks a soda before paying for it, or asking how much the director of films like 'Taxi Driver', 'Goodfellas' and 'Shutter Island' got paid, wondering who directed this particular director (who's also an actor), or just enjoying good old Coke's light touch? Coca Cola ads, Coke energy drink, Martin Scorcese ad, Jonah Hill, Wieden + Kennedy 2020-02-14T11:02:30Z https://addvertising.org/sparkle-sensuality-snow-and-anya-taylor-joy-star-in-dior-s-happy-holiday-retreat. https://youtu.be/u_033-cItwU https://youtu.be/u_033-cItwU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u_033-cItwU/hqdefault.jpg Sparkle, sensuality, snow, and Anya Taylor Joy star in Dior's happy holiday retreat If you long to rest your eyes on harmonious beauty this festive season, look no further. US/British actress Anya Taylor-Joy opens the doors to Le Château de La Colle Noire, Christian Dior’s personal floral retreat in the South of France, for an evocative glide through sparkling sensuality and snow-dusted warmth. The luxury fashion house was set up by the French designer in 1946 and this year re-opened its iconic 30 Montaigne location in Paris after a two-year renovation of the 'realm of dreams' location. "It had to be 30 Avenue Montaigne," said Dior himself when he first discovered the neo-classical building. "I was going to settle here and nowhere else!” Far from his business centre at 30 Montaigne, Dior completely re-designed the château where this campaign was filmed in the 1950s, saying at the time: "Of the house, I can not say much because I'm restoring it. It is simple, solid and noble, and its serenity suits the period of life that I will have to tackle in a few years. That house, I wish it to be my real home. That is where – if God lends me long life – I can withdraw. That's where – if I have the means – I can close the loop of my existence and find, under another climate, the closed garden that protected my childhood. That is where I can finally live quietly, forgetting Christian Dior to just become Christian again." The ensemble - comprising the château, its surrounding park, and a chapel - has been the property of Parfums Christian Dior since 2013. Dior Atelier of Dreams 2022, Christmas ads 2022, Anya Taylor Joy 2022-11-25T12:32:39Z https://addvertising.org/audi-kicks-up-a-dust-in-china-with-bride-and-car-comparison. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fM3HWnnWdkQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/fM3HWnnWdkQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fM3HWnnWdkQ/hqdefault.jpg Audi kicks up a dust in China with bride and car comparison The car-maker's attempt at humour has come in for widespread criticism as it underlines the importance of inspecting a new car before purchase by drawing a comparison with checking out a bride.... Ogilvy Beijing, Audi China wedding ad, offensive commercials, women's rights in China, portrayal of women in advertising 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/jimmy-kimmel-on-the-couch-over-oscars-mix-up. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bGZ1xaJglLU https://www.youtube.com/embed/bGZ1xaJglLU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bGZ1xaJglLU/hqdefault.jpg Jimmy Kimmel on the couch over Oscars mix-up ...or is he? U.S. TV network ABC is promoting its upcoming coverage of the 2018 Academy Awards on March 4 with an ad riffing off the 2017 goof when a mix-up of the famous envelopes led to actor Warren Beatty announcing 'La La Land' as Best Picture winner instead of the real winner, 'Moonlight'. Host Jimmy Kimmel relives the psychological trauma, and Warren's in the mix - as opposed to the mix-up - too. Black Label Santa Monica, ABC The Oscars Envelope, Jimmy Kimmel in Oscars ad, Academy Awards 2018, Warren Beatty in TV commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/duckduckgo-channels-sting-to-drive-home-privacy-point. https://youtu.be/QWpPyYlZXNI https://youtu.be/QWpPyYlZXNI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QWpPyYlZXNI/hqdefault.jpg DuckDuckGo channels Sting to drive home privacy point Online privacy is a quaint or unknown notion to some, a battle still being fought to others (https://www.nytimes.com/guides/privacy-project/how-to-protect-your-digital-privacy). While there is a certain amount of awareness about how big tech platforms gather and use everyone's personal data often at the expense of our privacy, it's also true that we are increasingly reliant on tech as a society - for good and for, er, not so good. Big brands tout their privacy credentials to a generalised disbelief, but there are few visible champions of privacy as a digital human right. Internet search engine DuckDuckGo, founded by Gabriel Weinberg in 2008 in Pennsylvania, USA, has always used its focus on protecting user privacy as its distinguishing feature. Because it is based on anonymity, user numbers are not known. With this ad campaign, it appears to be ramping up its bid for visibility and challenge to the household search names. As mentioned, the world is increasingly reliant on big tech platforms, and the DuckDuckGo search engine itself is powered by Microsoft’s own Bing search engine. DuckDuckGo’s agreement with Microsoft includes stipulations that DuckDuckGo not block Microsoft’s LinkedIn and Bing advertising domains (https://hothardware.com/news/duckduckgo-ceo-responds-backlash-controversial-microsoft-tracking-agreement). Earlier in 2022, Weinberg lamented the 'restriction' and insisted that his company was still striving to change it. “For non-search tracker blocking (eg in our browser), we block most third-party trackers," he tweeted. "Unfortunately our Microsoft search syndication agreement prevents us from doing more to Microsoft-owned properties. However, we have been continually pushing and expect to be doing more soon.” What do you think of the 'Watching You' ad, whose track is instantly recognisable to many of us as a classic written by British singer/songwriter Sting for his '70s/'80s band The Police? DuckDuckGo Watching You, online privacy, anonymity in search engines, digital data protection, anonymous search, ad blocking, Mirimar Agency 2023-02-22T19:27:45Z https://addvertising.org/rexy-the-dancing-dinosaur-gets-in-amongst-the-baubles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJrT8blb-gk https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJrT8blb-gk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PJrT8blb-gk/hqdefault.jpg Rexy the dancing dinosaur gets in amongst the baubles Fun Christmas one from New York fashion house Coach, with a cheeky little dinosaur enjoying herself to the sound of 'Dancing With Myself' in and out of the workshop. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and spring in your step! Coach Christmas 2017, #RexytheCoachDino, women's fashion accessories, Coach dinosaur, best Christmas ads, funny commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/sound-as-colour-is-theme-of-hp-s-giving-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mwMPq8q6gkg https://www.youtube.com/embed/mwMPq8q6gkg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mwMPq8q6gkg/hqdefault.jpg Sound as colour is theme of hp's giving ad Computer and printer manufacturer hp shows us how a young musician comes to understand his deaf brother better with this 2'50" seasonal story titled 'Reinvent Giving'. For many, it's both heart-warming and a fascinating glimpse into work being done by companies like the US non-profit CymaSpace, which focuses on making cultural events inclusive for the deaf and hard of hearing by developing art and performances that feature the synergy of sound, light, and vibration. However, some have found the commercial disappointing and out of touch for portraying the deaf brother - played by deaf actor Joshua Castille - in a way that evokes pity rather than inclusion. How does it strike you? great-looking reliable laptops, HP Spectre x360, AMV BBDO London, sound-reactive lighting for deaf and hard of hearing, josh castille 2021-07-30T04:59:18Z https://addvertising.org/wasteminster-downing-st-plastics-disaster. https://youtu.be/Hr6RqGg6ExE https://youtu.be/Hr6RqGg6ExE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hr6RqGg6ExE/hqdefault.jpg Wasteminster: Downing St plastics 'disaster' Every single day, 1.8 million kilograms of the UK's plastic waste is exported to other countries. In this arresting footage, titled 'Downing St Disaster', environmental organisation Greenpeace asks and answers the question: What would it look like if that exact amount was dumped on Downing Street? Located in the City of Westminster in London - hence the 'Wasteminster' parody tag - Downing St houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. According to Greenpeace, less than 10% of the UK’s household plastic packaging is actually recycled in the UK, while plastic waste offloaded onto other countries is often dumped and burned in the open air. Nearby communities in Malaysia are reporting serious health problems like respiratory issues, nosebleeds and headaches. A new investigation shows that UK waste from British supermarket brands is being dumped and burned in the open air in Turkey: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/17/uk-plastics-sent-for-recycling-in-turkey-dumped-and-burned-greenpeace-finds. Those famliar with the satirical puppet show 'Spitting Image' may recognise the voices of comedians Matt Forde as Prime Minister Boris Johnson (he also voiced former US President Donald Trump in the 2020 series) and Jon Culshaw as former Environment Secretary (2017-2019) Michael Gove. What do you think of this campaign? Brilliant, hard-hitting, unnecessary? Will it galvanise us to take action and hold authorities accountable, or at least make us aware of the issues? (To view a few other Greenpeace campaigns, just use our Search button top right.) Greenpeace Wasteminster, satire in commercials, funny ads, plastic waste, Downing St disaster, political greenwashing, plastics recyling, Matt Forde, Jon Culshaw, Studio Birthplace 2022-04-18T03:43:58Z https://addvertising.org/faroe-islands-offer-remote-tourism. https://youtu.be/RGUJ8s6rl2E https://youtu.be/RGUJ8s6rl2E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RGUJ8s6rl2E/hqdefault.jpg Faroe Islands offer remote tourism Here's a fantastic way - with an odd quirk - to experience the remote Faroe Islands and avoid any carbon footprint. The self-governing archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, comprises 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean, connected by road tunnels, ferries, causeways and bridges. Its tourism board now offers homebound travellers the chance 'to remotely explore one of the most beautiful and pristine places on the planet with an innovative new travel tool that brings the destination to life from the comfort of one’s home.' Even if your home is not comfortable, this has to appeal, right? It gets better: 'Faroese locals will be equipped with a live video camera, allowing virtual visitors not only to see the views from an on-the-spot perspective, but also Control Where And How They Explore, by using their computer or phone keypad to turn, walk, run and even jump.' That's the odd quirk we spoke of. But hey, let's see how it pans out. For some of us, just seeing the ad will refresh our senses during lockdown. Faroe Islands, remote tourism, computer game tourism, Kingdom of Denmark, remote hiking holidays, tourism app Denmark 2020-04-22T08:24:16Z https://addvertising.org/killer-tech. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HGb6NQMeZ-c https://www.youtube.com/embed/HGb6NQMeZ-c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HGb6NQMeZ-c/hqdefault.jpg Killer tech... Adobe takes the pish out of in-your-face, intrusive advertising and apps. Macabre but oh so right! snake bite, ad-blockers, digital marketing,mobile apps, tech 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/lashana-lynch-takes-on-bad-guys-007-style-with-trusty-sidekick. https://youtu.be/PHq_C1KMrjE https://youtu.be/PHq_C1KMrjE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PHq_C1KMrjE/hqdefault.jpg Lashana Lynch takes on bad guys 007-style with trusty sidekick Delayed from its original April launch, the new James Bond film, 'No TimeTo Die', hits screens on November 12, 2020 in the UK (Nov 11 in Belgium and France, Nov 20 in the US). The big-budget movie's official 'phone partner (yup, really) is Nokia, and this ad does its best to whip up the high-octane excitement of the much-anticipated release with one of the film's actors, Lashana Lynch as Agent Nomi, stymied by orders from above but 'saved by the bell' of her Nokia 8.3. What do you think? Brilliant, great fun! Or meh, show me the new trailer. (Okay, here it is: https://youtu.be/vw2FOYjCz38). Lashana Lynch, Agent Nomi, James Bond commercials, Nokia 8.3, No Time To Die trailer 2, Pulse Films, Amma Asante, Grey London 2021-02-26T07:39:56Z https://addvertising.org/fleur-east-helps-us-find-the-perfect-fit-with-new-song-size. https://youtu.be/8SIkpRrs1HE https://youtu.be/8SIkpRrs1HE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8SIkpRrs1HE/hqdefault.jpg Fleur East helps us find the perfect fit with new song 'Size' The cheeky track by the English singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, radio presenter and fitness model features in a new ad by high street department store Debenhams, and Fleur says she LOVES it! What do you think of it? Debenhams, Fleur East, high street fashion, winter clothing 2019-11-18T09:37:36Z https://addvertising.org/hsbc-s-fake-fraudster-ai-hit-or-miss. https://youtu.be/ikYPQQIFFOE https://youtu.be/ikYPQQIFFOE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ikYPQQIFFOE/hqdefault.jpg HSBC's fake fraudster - AI hit or miss? Digital fraud and banking scams can be hugely distressing for the victims and are obviously a pest to banks themselves. According to Merchant Savvy, payment fraud tripled between 2011 and 2020, and is set to quadruple by 2027, amounting to losses of more than US$40 billion. It's increasingly hard for members of the public to discern what is and isn't a scam, when and when not to respond to what appears to be a bona fide contact from your bank.This campaign puts a face to a fraudster, using artificial intelligence (AI) to transfer voice data to facial features. "Voice recordings of actual fraudsters were read into a ‘voice to face’ neural network to generate face composites that predict facial features based on the speaker’s unique ‘audible DNA’", explain the creators of the ad. "The predicted faces of the fraudsters informed the creation of various digital humans using Epic Game’s Unreal engine creation platform ‘Metahumans’. These digital ‘fraudsters’ were then brought to life using motion capture. Which is all very interesting, and is intended to "educate the public" for prevention purposes, but does it actually help potential victims? Some see it as simply adding another layer of complexity to an already complex landscape - after all, this 'face' of fraud is itself a kind of fraud, it's not real. High street branches are shutting and there are fewer and fewer ways to get a person-to-person response from a skilled/informed human bank employee. Others will be horrified by the runaway pace of AI in all aspects of our lives, with ethics lagging far behind. No doubt others still will simply admire the virtuosity of the technology. What are your thoughts on the 'fake face of fraud'? Brilliant piece of awareness-building, or just another chunk of anxiety incitement? HSBC Faces of Fraudsters, bankin fraud, digital scams, banking scams, payment fraud, artificial intelligence, AI and bank scams, voice to face neural network,Wunderman Thompson 2022-12-08T13:20:34Z https://addvertising.org/look-no-spoons-in-ice-cream-season. https://youtu.be/7sGDZu7eqww https://youtu.be/7sGDZu7eqww https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7sGDZu7eqww/hqdefault.jpg Look, no spoons in ice-cream season Legend - or rather, the company website - has it that the first Talenti gelateria opened in Dallas, Texas, in 2003 when founder Josh Hochschuler brought his immersive gelato experience in Argentina back to the States. Twenty years on and the premium US gelato brand is still serving up surprises to delight old and new sensation-seekers, especially in the sunny season. What do you think of this promotion of... no, no spoilers... a nifty new product line? Charming and alluring? Talenti boasts that it travels the world for the finest ingredients to be used in carefully thought-out and crafted recipes: "Whether it’s fragrant vanilla beans from Madagascar, or creamy mangos from Maharashtra, we always start with real ingredients for the most authentic flavors. For example, our trademark dulce de leche comes from our friend Mario, who uses an Argentinian recipe that has been passed down for several generations". Mm, yum, dulce de leche. Talenti mini bars, Talenti gelato, ice-cream commercials, LOLA Mullenlowe 2023-07-10T13:40:15Z https://addvertising.org/boobs-for-tu. https://youtu.be/ZjxIzWEXkVw https://youtu.be/ZjxIzWEXkVw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZjxIzWEXkVw/hqdefault.jpg Boobs for Tu UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's has come up with this light-hearted campaign featuring various women talking about what they call their breasts to promote its shopping arm, Tu. What do you think of it? Tu.co.uk, clothes at UK supermarkets, women's underwear, Sainsbury's, Portas agency, PHD media 2019-02-06T07:57:37Z https://addvertising.org/guvna-b-and-anger-management. https://youtu.be/szvaBQr5Mvw https://youtu.be/szvaBQr5Mvw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/szvaBQr5Mvw/hqdefault.jpg Guvna B joins anger management campaign Gospel rap artist Guvna B has joined the Take:90 campaign to help reduce acts of aggression and impulsive violence caused by anger in everyday situations, with a specially written piece. Guvna B, Take:90, anger management, reducing everyday aggression, tackling violence, Grey London 2018-09-20T05:08:11Z https://addvertising.org/air-new-zealand-gives-santa-claus-a-lenguage-lisson. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mDoqrhiem0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mDoqrhiem0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2mDoqrhiem0/hqdefault.jpg Air New Zealand gives Santa Claus a lenguage lisson Fun one from the New Zealand flag carrier airline for A Very Mirry Christmas 2017 as Father Christmas gets into trouble ordering gifts for Kiwi kids... Host/Havas Australia, Air New Zealand Christmas 2017 ad, funny ads, Kiwi commercials, best Christmas ads 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/cara-delevingne-takes-the-plunge-with-industrial-waste-face-mist. https://youtu.be/iueCIdUlO_o https://youtu.be/iueCIdUlO_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iueCIdUlO_o/hqdefault.jpg Cara Delevingne takes the plunge with industrial waste face mist Hm, seriously? Well, apparently fossil-free hydrogen is being explored as a viable alternative to carbon dioxide (CO2) -producing fuels because it emits water instead of CO2. Swedish state-owned company Vattenfall (waterfall) says it is "determined to enable fossil-free living within one generation", and is focusing on electric driving, and fossil-free steel and plastic. To help drive home the point about how clean emissions are in the fossil-free hydrogen landscape, Vattenfall enlisted English model Cara Develingne in this campaign. "We’re not getting into the beauty industry," says the company website. "But we are in the business of producing fossil free hydrogen. A fuel that emits water instead of carbon dioxide. To prove how clean those emissions are, we’ve teamed up with model and climate advocate Cara Delevingne to showcase a limited-edition face mist. We call it Industrial Emissions Face Mist. It’s a 50ml bottle of systemic change, refreshing everyone’s view on emissions." With climate change a contentious issue, there are bound to be criticisms of the new fuel's potential, with some pointing to its explosive quality and the possible safety connotations. Other argue caution over the scaling-up potential. Delevingne herself says she's learned a lot about the potential benefits and how fossil-free hydrogen could transform entire industries while working with Vattenfall. "I’m thrilled to be part of this project and raise awareness about an initiative that demonstrates the huge potential of fossil free hydrogen in replacing fossil fuels," says the 30-year-old. "If it takes applying the emissions on my face to spread this message, I am willing to do it." What do you think of the ad? Cara Develingne and Vattenfall, climate activism, industrial waste facial mist, fossil free fuels, fossil free hydrogen, NORD DDB 2023-05-16T13:09:59Z https://addvertising.org/top-reasons-it-s-great-being-a-baby. https://youtu.be/QIM2uDLb6YU https://youtu.be/QIM2uDLb6YU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QIM2uDLb6YU/hqdefault.jpg Top reasons "it's great being a baby" Here's one to strike a chord with parents in particular. US diaper and baby wipes company Huggies speaks directly to the babies in this engaging 1'45" tumble through the world as explained to new-borns and infants. All those things that might drive your parents crazy are the main reasons it's so great being a baby navigating the newfound world, is the message, with an indirect message for parents that the company products will help make their lives easier in caring for the little one/s. What do you think of it? Even if you're not a 'baby person', you might find it a light-hearted reminder of the fun sides of life. There are also some great camera angles showing us how things look from the baby's point of view. Huggies, diapers and baby wipes, babycare, nappies, Droga5 NY 2024-06-17T06:12:22Z https://addvertising.org/apps-geeks-and-getaway-cars. https://www.youtube.com/embed/170B1UmJbTM https://www.youtube.com/embed/170B1UmJbTM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/170B1UmJbTM/hqdefault.jpg Apps, geeks and getaway cars Insurer Geico hits the humour button again with this riff on an art heist getaway. Geico car insurance, amusing insurance ads, the martin agency, best car insurance 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/easy-trimmer-check-it-out-gardening-buffs. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ONE9al2N38U https://www.youtube.com/embed/ONE9al2N38U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ONE9al2N38U/hqdefault.jpg Easy Trimmer: Check it out, gardening buffs! British inventor Nick Grey - aka the next James Dyson - demos his cordless grass trimmer, making garden maintenance look a whole lot easier. Or you can watch it just for the sunshine... Nick Grey, Grey Technologies, Gtech, cordless vacuum cleaners and lawn trimmers, AirRam cordless 2019-07-07T22:13:48Z https://addvertising.org/a-faire-des-folies-like-ice-skating-in-the-living-room. https://youtu.be/QqDW_r_mZaw https://youtu.be/QqDW_r_mZaw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QqDW_r_mZaw/hqdefault.jpg A faire des folies... Like ice-skating in the living-room? Romantic charm as a couple expecting guests re-live the extraordinary of their life together to the strains of Charles Aznavour's 'Hier Encore' (excerpt): "Hier encore, j'avais vingt ans mais j'ai perdu mon temps IKEA Ice-skating, IKEA Belgium, Charles Aznavour songs in commercials, DDB Brussels, ice-skating couples 2024-08-28T11:15:16Z https://addvertising.org/wirecard-shows-us-the-future-of-retail. https://youtu.be/0m380kdnAgM https://youtu.be/0m380kdnAgM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0m380kdnAgM/hqdefault.jpg Wirecard shows us the future of retail Germany's electronic payment developer Wirecard gives a 40-second snapshot of how the future of shopping might look. Pointing oyur smartphone at an item to get full product details and comparisons might seem attractive to many, and to some people to start with, but is it really the way you'd like to do your shopping in the future? 'Wow, yeah! So quick and easy and hygienic, bring it on!' or 'What is the point of going out to shop if you spend the whole time staring at a screen?' or 'Ah, one more step towards dehumanisation and mass surveillance'? Wirecard hit the headlines a few weeks after the distribution of this campaign when $2.1 billion - a quarter of its balance sheet - went missing, prompting the resignation of its CEO Markus Braun, the withdrawal of the company's most recent fiscal accounts, a plunge in stock value, and an investigation into where the funds disappeared to or if they even existed to start with. “In the next five years retail will change more significantly than it has in the last 50 years,” Wirecard said before the scandal in their 2020 consumer report showing that nearly half the world's population already use mobile wallets. The COVID-19 coronavirus situation also created a sharp uptick in the number of people making contactless payments. What's your view on going cashless? Still like to have filthy lucre actually in your hands? Wirecard, Markus Braun, electronic payments, fintech, future of shopping, cashless society, mobile wallets, German finance technology, Freiraum, contactless boom, 2020-06-29T07:52:50Z https://addvertising.org/rajasthan-rising-we-re-not-begging-it-s-our-right-say-india-s-girls. https://youtu.be/lyMG2VOS7g4 https://youtu.be/lyMG2VOS7g4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lyMG2VOS7g4/hqdefault.jpg Rajasthan Rising: "We´re not begging, it´s our right" say India's girls UNICEF estimates that annually, "at least 1.5 million girls under 18 get married in India, which makes it home to the largest number of child brides in the world - accounting for a third of the global total". A new movement called Rajasthan Rising has been started by a (now) 18-year-old called Priyanka Bairwa. The focus is on gender equality at school level to tackle the issues of caste, marginalisation, and girls being married off at a young age instead of continuing their education. “I launched the campaign because I knew thousands of other girls were facing similar problems, being pulled out of school and forced into early marriage," says Bairwa in a report published by The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jul/13/the-indian-girls-movement-fighting-child-marriage). "Education is supposed to be free until grade 8 [age 14] but never is. Schools impose ‘development’ fees. Scholarships promised to students from marginalised communities never arrive on time." This 40-second campaign is a trailer for a documentary on the topic. What do you think of it? Does it encourage you to keep an eye out for the documentary, or does it trigger increased awareness? Do you like the style of the footage in itself? Rajasthan Rising, child marriage in India, child brides, Priyanka Bairwa, planned marriages, women's rights, girls education India, Indian families, gender equality India, Silver Line Productions India 2021-07-14T10:42:50Z https://addvertising.org/vaseline-smooth-lips. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WD4KrmFt7s8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WD4KrmFt7s8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WD4KrmFt7s8/hqdefault.jpg Vaseline smooth lips Mini-movie type of ad using a 'real story' about concrete lips to show the power of Vaseline. Bit overdone, but does have impact. lips, cosmetics, Vaseline, beauty, health 2024-08-28T11:09:49Z https://addvertising.org/we-the-people-crashes-the-super-bowl-jfk-commercial-re-animated-for-rfk-jr. https://youtu.be/nvXJJRjGVT4 https://youtu.be/nvXJJRjGVT4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nvXJJRjGVT4/hqdefault.jpg We The People crashes the Super Bowl: JFK commercial re-animated for RFK Jr Many believe - and hope - we're living in an age of the third option, the third space, as sharply opposed 'Us v Them' stances prove simply too divisive. In the US political arena, the third option is currently embodied by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the nephew of assassinated President John F Kennedy (JFK), and the son of assassinated Attorney General Robert F Kennedy. To circumvent regulations which make it harder for an individual to appear on a ballot than a party, RFK Jr has created a new political party, We The People. (His launch video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/cusFvojxEFM). Hard upon the heels of this stone thrown into the familiar bi-party election run-up, a super PAC (Political Action Committee) supporting RFK Jr ran this campaign at the hugely popular Super Bowl football event. It is pretty much a re-make of the catchy 1960 campaign for JFK, proffering the same jingle and cartoon style, with tweaks such as images of RFK Jr super-imposed. The 70-year-old candidate for this year's presidential elections was swift to counter criticism with a tweet expressing regret if the “advertisement caused anyone in my family pain.” Inevitably there was carping about the money involved - a 30-second slot cost US$7 million this year - though it's hard to compute that with it being apparently okay for snacks and other brands to splash their cash in the same way. Perhaps the real peeve is that it forces the viewer's attention on major/competing matters rather than going with the flow of a fun sports match that people love because it allows them to gather like no other event to simply enjoy each other's company and the game. The PAC behind the RFK Jr campaign is called American Values 2024 (AV24), which says it is "committed to educating and mobilizing voters to elect candidates who will restore and protect the soul of democracy in the United States. Our long-term vision is to build a movement starting at the local level to create a national groundswell to address the critical issues our country faces. Today, American Values 2024 supports Robert F. Kennedy, Jr’s 2024 presidential campaign. AV24 is co-founded by Mark Gorton (CEO of Tower Research Capital) and Tony Lyons (President of Skyhorse Publishing)". What do you think of the campaign challenging the two-tone run-up of Joe Biden incumbent versus former President Donald Trump? Cheap knock-off, insulting, brilliant spot of marketing to grab mass attention in an upbeat, catchy way? RFK Jr Super Bowl, American Values ad Super Bowl 2024, Robert F Kennedy new political party, political ads, RFK Jr presidential candidate, American Values AV24 2024-08-28T11:13:52Z https://addvertising.org/nike-yikes. https://youtu.be/ArZpsJrknhw https://youtu.be/ArZpsJrknhw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ArZpsJrknhw/hqdefault.jpg Nike yikes Is it just me or is this unimaginative and cynical? Unlimited future, disadvantaged backgrounds, Serena Williams as a baby, Mo Farah as a baby, sports sponsorships 2022-08-16T09:22:00Z https://addvertising.org/bunting-who-gives-a-crap. https://youtu.be/d3W4ibRJYGQ https://youtu.be/d3W4ibRJYGQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d3W4ibRJYGQ/hqdefault.jpg Bunting! Who Gives A Crap? If you haven't heard of it yet, Who Gives A Crap is a UK social enterprise that sells toilet paper made from recycled paper or bamboo and donates half the proceeds to Water Aid, a charity that builds toilets and provides improved sanitation in the developing world. It caught our eye this week because of the 'panic-buying' of toilet paper sparked by COVID 19 / coronavirus spread. And with so many people now confined to their own homes, what better than learning a new skill such as how to make bunting from loo roll wrappers? Even if that doesn't appeal - or you can't get your hands on any of this brand, which, like many others, had run out of supplies at time of writing - isn't it good to have learnt about the existence of something which sells itself under the slogan, 'Good for your bum, great for the world'? Who Gives a Crap toilet paper, recycled loo roll, bamboo toilet paper, Water Aid, UK social enterprise, CHE Proximity 2020-04-13T08:32:36Z https://addvertising.org/moriarty-actor-andrew-scott-in-a-porridge-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2OW7An3WCIU https://www.youtube.com/embed/2OW7An3WCIU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2OW7An3WCIU/hqdefault.jpg Moriarty actor Andrew Scott in a porridge ad Now 31 and playing the lead role in 'Hamlet' to acclaim at London's Harold Pinter Theatre, Andrew Scott appears here as a child in a commercial for Flahavan's Porridge. The Irish actor is well-known for his role in the TV serialisation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes' stories as Professor James Moriarty - described by super-sleuth Homes as 'the Napoleon of crime'. Though as an adult Scott revealed he still doesn't actually like porridge, he remembers using his Moriarty actor Andrew Scott in Flahavans Porridge ad, actor Andrew Scott paid 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/musical-space-race-esa-blue-danube-overtakes-nasa-voyager. https://youtu.be/90Qg4sR0siA https://youtu.be/90Qg4sR0siA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/90Qg4sR0siA/hqdefault.jpg Musical Space Race: ESA 'Blue Danube' overtakes NASA Voyager In 1977, when the US government agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Voyager Golden Records – a curated portrait of Earth in sounds, images and 27 songs – Johann Strauss II’s 'Blue Danube' waltz, arguably the most celestial composition ever written, was absent from the collection. This light-touch ad showcases how the widely recognised and much-loved waltz has now been performed live by the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) and sent into deep space by the European Space Agency (ESA), thanks to the Vienna Tourist Board. The event was transmitted via the Deep Space Antenna 2, one of the most advanced communication instruments on Earth – travelling at the speed of light into deep Space. In just 23 hours and three minutes, it overtook NASA’s Voyager 1, making 'The Blue Danube' the furthest-travelled waltz in human history. Audiences from around the globe joined the mission via livestream, as well as at live-viewing events in Madrid, New York, Cebreros and Vienna. The 'cultural correction' comes in the year marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Strauss, the Austrian maestro of light music who composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet. The Austrian capital Board reminds us elswhere: "Huge spaceships floating through the galaxy to the three-four time of the Viennese waltz – this iconic scene was created by Stanley Kubrick in his movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. The harmony between the weightlessness of space and the lightness of Johann Strauss's waltz The Blue Danube made film history and even inspired real space travel. In the short documentary Space Anthem, eight experts from the fields of music, film and space travel explain how the Viennese waltz went on to conquer the entire universe. This is a must-watch for fans of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick, Johann Strauss II and Space". Vienna Tourist Board Mission Accomplished, Blue Danube waltz in Space, extraterrestrial life, Space activities, humans and Space, Jung von Matt DONAU 2025-06-06T11:17:09Z https://addvertising.org/a-warrior-s-workout. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFiYrV8KAkM https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFiYrV8KAkM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UFiYrV8KAkM/hqdefault.jpg A Warrior's Workout Pretty extraordinary insight into wounded US veterans regaining their strength, confidence and community via a gym run by former football pro David Voroba. 6-minute watch. Oh, and it's by Starbucks. Starbucks Upstanders, Howard Schultz, overcoming amputation, workouts for the disabled, social impact advertising 2024-08-28T11:17:08Z https://addvertising.org/keir-starmer-british-pm-gives-glimpse-of-first-24-hours-in-office. https://youtu.be/etUkEK1nsn8 https://youtu.be/etUkEK1nsn8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/etUkEK1nsn8/hqdefault.jpg Keir Starmer: British PM gives glimpse of first 24 hours in office Following 4th of July general elections in Britain, Labour Party head Keir Starmer now leads the government, to inevitably mixed reviews. One point of issue - unrelated to any individual politician - is the 'first past the post' election process itself, with many calling for proportional representation for fairer outcomes. In a 'landslide' victory, the Labour Party finally wrested power from the Conservatives, who'd been at the helm since 2010 ( in a coalition with the Liberal Democrats for that first five-year stint). Starmer lays out his priorities in this promotion, which shows glimpses from his first 24 hours in office -including the top three international phone calls. "You are now connected to Air Force One" (i.e. the United States of America) is followed by a chat with Australian Prime Minister Albanese and repeated assurances to Zelensky of Ukraine - whose own elections earlier this year were cancelled because it is under martial law due to conflict with Russia - that the UK will continue to support Ukraine. For the many hoping for an end to perpetual warfare, there was little to celebrate in Starmer's first international trip, just days after taking office: he flew to a meeting of the NATO military alliance in the U.S., where he hugged Zelensky and told him: "There's a change of government but no change of approach." Critics point out that this neatly sums up the situation in Britain. While many obviously voted for and welcome Starmer, and many are relieved to see the back of the Conservatives (Tories) for the time being, an increasing number are disaffected with the Labour Party's lack of distinguishing features in its policies. Environmental concerns are running high after the new government swiftly indicated willingness to open up formerly protected green belts for building. Other major KPIs facing Starmer include ongoing Brexit fallout, the decline of the National Health Service (NHS), and immigration. Do you think this first 24 hours promotion does an effective job of inspiring and reassuring, or does it dismay in its obvious focus on distracting foreign affairs rather than the 'national renewal' that's promised? Or would you prefer not to have any promotions from government while they get on with the job? Keir Starmer first 24 hours, 10 Downing St, UK politics, Labour government 2024, political ads 2024-08-28T11:08:31Z https://addvertising.org/shaggy-shows-off-the-pandastic-car-the-usa-row-are-clamouring-for. https://youtu.be/UmKwhd1xl_o https://youtu.be/UmKwhd1xl_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UmKwhd1xl_o/hqdefault.jpg Shaggy shows off the 'Pandastic' car the USA, RoW are clamouring for Well, maybe not quite clamouring, but this hot-off-the-assembly-line vehicle from Italian marque Fiat is the first of the popular Panda range to be available to global markets outside Europe, and reception so far looks positive. It's being shown off here by Jamaican-American musician Shaggy, whose hit 'Boombastic' is currently celebrating turning 30. "We couldn’t think of a better way to mark the occasion than with the Fiat Grande Panda — it turns everything it touches into something extraordinary," says Fiat. What do you think of the collaboration? For those after the tech specs accompanying the fun and colourful presentation: "Available in both hybrid and electric versions, the Grande Panda features an automatic Dual Clutch, PIXEL LED headlamps, a 4.5 m spiral charging cable, and a 10.25" infotainment system with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto wireless mirroring". FIAT Grande Panda 'Life is Pandastic', Shaggy commercial, car commercials, global automakers, Movie Magic International Stellantis, M+C Saatchi EU 2025-05-30T13:00:47Z https://addvertising.org/unfair-is-fine-as-long-as-you-re-on-the-right-side. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CUfzdooT2h0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CUfzdooT2h0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CUfzdooT2h0/hqdefault.jpg Unfair is fine - as long as you're on the right side UK sports betting app Kwiff turns unfairness into its selling-point. Hm, really? random acts of unfairness, best betting sites, sports betting mobile apps, Droga5, cash payouts 2023-12-26T21:39:08Z https://addvertising.org/turning-red-adolescence-can-be-a-bear. https://youtu.be/DPIJswQQ4vc https://youtu.be/DPIJswQQ4vc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DPIJswQQ4vc/hqdefault.jpg 'Turning Red': Adolescence can be a bear Fresh from the house of Pixar, the new animation movie 'Turning Red' is attracting attention for its quirky yet spot-on portrayal of the trials and tribulations of being a teenage girl. As Disney/Pixar outlines: "Young actress Rosalie Chiang lends her voice to Mei Lee, a 13-year-old who suddenly poofs into a giant red panda when she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS). Sandra Oh ('The Chair', 'Killing Eve') voices Mei Lee’s protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, who is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager." What do you think of the trailer? Does it inspire you to see the film? Pixar Turning Red, Disney Turning Red, teenage movies, adolescence, animation, animated films, family movies 2022-03-17T09:04:39Z https://addvertising.org/yorkshire-tea-s-answer-to-the-st-bernard. https://youtu.be/AeEDqeYxoKA https://youtu.be/AeEDqeYxoKA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AeEDqeYxoKA/hqdefault.jpg Yorkshire Tea's answer to the St Bernard Pawsome ad for dog lovers, hikers, and tea drinkers as the beautiful English region of Yorkshire deploys a Yorkshire terrier to rescue those who've forgotten to pack 'a proper brew' for their day in the dales. We challenge you to dislike the cheeky-chappy canine commercial! The tea brand, which has a reputation for humorous ads featuring celebrities and well-known actors such as Sean Bean and Sir Patrick Stewart, says of its summer special envoy: “We thought we’d found a new hero for the ages, but it appears Archie is just barking mad." What do you reckon? Refreshing to see a down-to-earth ad with a real live protagonist in these times of artificial intelligence? Yorkshire Tea terrier, English tea commercial, funny ads, Lucky Generals 2023-08-18T14:55:44Z https://addvertising.org/haribo-takes-kids-fishing-in-the-highlands. https://youtu.be/6geJ3dWGxeg https://youtu.be/6geJ3dWGxeg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6geJ3dWGxeg/hqdefault.jpg HARIBO takes kids fishing in the Highlands Children's voices popping up with delightful incongruity from the mouths of grown-ups including policemen, corporate directors, and muscular sportsmen have proved a winner for HARIBO. The UK's leading sweets manufacturer isn't about to try and fix what works so well: this new, 20-second ad celebrates 10 years of playfulness by applying the device to a couple of sturdy fishermen out in a boat somewhere in the Scottish Highlands. “We are thrilled to be releasing a new ‘Kids’ Voices’ advert to entertain our consumers and (hopefully) add a little more happiness into everyone’s day to day," says HARIBO. " Any campaign that can run for 10 years and still delight consumers is special, and we are proud of the work.” Agree? HARIBO was founded by Hans Riegel Senior in Bonn, Germany – HA (Hans) RI (Riegel) BO (Bonn) in 1920 – and today runs 16 factories worldwide offering treats in over 100 countries. In Britain, it is one of Yorkshire's largest employers, with a team of over 600 skilled sweet-makers across two Yorkshire manufacturing facilities in Pontefract and Castleford. HARIBO 'Fishing', HARIBO Kids' Voices 10th anniversary, ads that work, funny ads, confectionery commercials, Quiet Storm 2024-08-28T11:12:27Z https://addvertising.org/interiors-escaping-the-greige-catalogue. https://youtu.be/YsuDZlMpsu8 https://youtu.be/YsuDZlMpsu8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YsuDZlMpsu8/hqdefault.jpg Interiors: Escaping the 'greige' catalogue Global home store Wayfair is calling out the trend for impersonal, grey/beige (greige) interiors- and about time too, you may well be thinking. It's not only interiors that have been affected by the tsunami of bland decor - entire apartment blocks and even older homes that used to offer some personality have been 'greyed out' with exterior paint jobs. If you're one of those who think grey and beige are the most elegant and practical way to go, there's plenty out there. For those yearnign for a more colourful approach, the US-born online retailer is encouraging you to escape the catalogue life and 'Go your own Wayfair'. What do you think of the campaign? Does it make you think Wayfair is a viable contender to the likes of Swedish phenomenon IKEA, distinguished by a return to vibrant? Like most companies, Wayfair, which says it's been founder-led since its inception in 2002, is committed to responsible and ethical product sourcing: "Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for our suppliers to adhere to strict human rights, labor, and environmental protection standards in their procurement and manufacturing processes....In our commitment to reduce waste across our supply chain, we donate thousands of pieces of furniture each year to local nonprofits. Not only does this help furnish homes for families in need, but also keeps returned or excess products out of landfills". Right. That means, perfectly good returned items might be sent to landfill in the normal run of the business world? Gosh. Anyway, even if plain old recycling/donation/repairs are now being touted as ESG virtues -and this is not a dig at this company, it's happening all over - it's a positive trend in general to see more awareness, and manufacturers themselves stepping/inching up to the circular economy plate. Either way, this ad will probably strike a chord of cheerfulness and relief among most of us -agree or disagree? Wayfair Escape the Catalogue, home interiors, interior decor, online home store, Björn Rühmann, Smuggler, BBH 2023-06-12T09:31:49Z https://addvertising.org/samsung-invites-us-to-explore-the-youngest-country-in-the-world. https://youtu.be/4ha4hnu8TLU https://youtu.be/4ha4hnu8TLU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4ha4hnu8TLU/hqdefault.jpg Samsung invites us to explore the youngest country in the world Less than halfway through the month, and this colourful, pacey campaign put out for May 2019 by Samsung India had already racked up nearly 50 million views on YouTube. The mobile and consumer electronics brand launched a nationwide digital campaign, #IndiaReadyAction, aimed at encouraging Gen Z and millennials to break stereotypes about India, by capturing and sharing videos of Real India through their smartphones. What do you think of the result? India Ready Action, Samsung, stereotypes, Gen Z, millenials, Cheil India 2019-05-13T10:45:29Z https://addvertising.org/brad-pitt-george-clooney-and-the-art-of-perfection. https://youtu.be/Qr0imHtR_Vk https://youtu.be/Qr0imHtR_Vk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qr0imHtR_Vk/hqdefault.jpg Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and the art of perfection Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney began doing gently humorous ads for coffee-maker Nespresso in 2006. Since then the industry - or should we say culture? - of coffee has come on in leaps and bounds, often in unexpected directions. What used to look convenient - for example, single-use capsules - are now frowned upon by those concerned about the environmental impact. Plus, they're on the pricey side. Today's sophisticated machines for home use can turn their figurative hands to many skills now to suit demanding users, including the ability to deal with coffee beans. Similarly, movie stars can turn their hands to many skills, and now Clooney's fellow actor Brad Pitt has made an epic journey on a motorbike to secure just the right kind of bean for his cup of joe, for another Italian company, De'Longhi. Many will undoubtedly find the implied rivalry amusing, others will question the marketing value of this kind of campaign, some will prefer the more mystical approach of DeLonghi to the classic Clooney lines for Nespresso. But there will also be dis/agreement around the ad itself: it displays a machine that costs more than a thousand dollars, Brad is filling up his bike's tank with something just to go and fetch some coffee beans, he's probably sporting expensive clothes for the spot, and his only comment on the whole thing is 'Perfetto'. Really, is this perfect? Are you loving the movie story approach by director Damien Chazelle, or thinking aspirational advertising may have had its day, especially when it comes to an everyday culture like coffee-drinking? Just finding it amusing? Are too many of us going to look at this kind of thing with a jaundiced eye and think: 'Brad, mate, get on top of your finances, forget about being a barista; just go out and mingle at a good neighbourhood cafe - meet some new people, support local business - instead of crouching indoors on your lonesome with a pricey coffee kit'? Perhaps you're not there, you've been utterly seduced and are mounting your motorbike as we speak... De'Longhi Dinamica Plus, home coffee-makers, Brad Pitt commercial, movie-style ads, Brad Pitt for DeLonghi, Hollywood actors in ads, M&C Saatchi Milan 2025-10-27T12:57:47Z https://addvertising.org/kenco-coffee-project-offers-a-few-hondurans-an-alternative-to-gangs. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xvbxCMVt5Og https://www.youtube.com/embed/xvbxCMVt5Og https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xvbxCMVt5Og/hqdefault.jpg Kenco coffee project offers a few Hondurans an alternative to gangs For too many kids growing up in Honduras, there are few opportunities and gang life is almost a given. This campaign showcases Kenco's #CoffeevsGangs project, which gives 20 or so youngsters the chance to learn about coffee-farming. If you're interested, there are some case study videos at https://www.coffeevsgangs.com/ maras, Honduran gangs, coffee made happy, central american gangs, JWT London 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/paco-rabanne-harnesses-augmented-creativity-with-phantom-robot. https://youtu.be/NjDTuucnvSI https://youtu.be/NjDTuucnvSI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NjDTuucnvSI/hqdefault.jpg Paco Rabanne harnesses augmented creativity with Phantom robot Back in the Sixties, Spanish designer Paco Rabanne galvanised the French fashion world with his use of unusual materials such as metals and paper for his flamboyant clothing creations. You can see from this ad that his eponymous label - launched in 1966 with 'Manifesto: 12 unwearable dresses in contemporary materials' - is still in the business of surprise, and still on trend, not to say ahead of the wave. Coming in at just under one minute, this campaign explodes off the screen with futuristic, sci-fi panache, while managing to keep the human touch centre-stage with glimpses of bare flesh and intimate glances. It's not just artificial intelligence, augmented creativity and gamer fans who'll relish the cheerful little robot 'wingman' for the human protagonist, cleverly present but duly miniaturised. In real life, the robot is not only a cool bottle for Phantom, the men's fragrance it contains: it also acts as a futuristic, responsive accessory which connects its user through their smartphone to the Phantom Universe. Here, the user can explore 'Curved Space' as a Phantom character. New tech comes to the air we breathe, indeed... Are you thinking, oh no, not my fragrance bottle too, or omg, this is absolutely awesome? Or maybe the commercial just triggers an idea for a gift - job done, since at the end of the day, this is just an ad, right? Paco Rabanne Phantom, augmented creativity, new tech branding, men's luxury fragrances, Phantom robot, Maximum Games, Phantom Universe, in-ad gaming, Bidstack, Starcom 2021-12-09T11:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/british-airways-1. https://youtu.be/50LFRzFdRMs https://youtu.be/50LFRzFdRMs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/50LFRzFdRMs/hqdefault.jpg British Airways takes on the world of selfies As Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle racked up 10 million followers on image-sharing site Instagram with a new picture of their baby son Archie to open 2020, British Airways took to the airwaves with a campaign that takes a side-swipe at those of us who love to show off our selfies. It's directed by Juliet May, whose output includes the BBC2 series 'Motherland'. Check out the 40-second spot and vote or comment! British Airways, BA Holidays, beach escapes, road trips, city breaks, director Juliet May, Ogilvy 2020-01-02T09:23:13Z https://addvertising.org/nothing-beats-a-londoner-says-nike. https://www.youtube.com/embed/26qmJzTCRG4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/26qmJzTCRG4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/26qmJzTCRG4/hqdefault.jpg Nothing beats a Londoner, says Nike A fast-paced, three-minute mini-movie from U.S. clothing and accessories giant Nike that pays tribute to the daily challenges faced and overcome by feisty young Londoners. W+K London, Wieden & Kennedy, Nike commercials 2018, Nike nothing beats a londoner ad, London youth 2018-06-03T22:47:13Z https://addvertising.org/weary-javier-bardem-walks-away-from-baddie-roles. https://youtu.be/qLQJV2GEj5c https://youtu.be/qLQJV2GEj5c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qLQJV2GEj5c/hqdefault.jpg Weary Javier Bardem walks away from 'baddie' roles.... Versatile Spanish actor Javier Bardem literally walks away from his persona of movie villain ('Skyfall', 'No Country for Old Men', 'Pirates of the Caribbean' + real-life-inspired 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story') in this amusing one-minute take for food delivery company Uber Eats, titled 'When You've Done Enough'. As reported by Yahoo!News, "Bardem's on-screen villainy has come full circle. He made his name as a chilling example of pure malevolence in 'No Country for Old Men' and he's now playing a father with enough darkness to abuse his own children [in 'Monsters]". Married to fellow Spanish screen star Penelope Cruz, with whom he has two children, Bardem says of his Lyle role: “I guess you just go in and just play it, play it safe. I believe in that. I have a family that I go to at the end of the day, and I don’t want to show up being somebody that is not daddy or the husband or the partner. It’s a job". Some of his 'villain' roles have seen him darkly over-the-top, almost carnivalesque, and it's perhaps this persona that appears to have driven him to Uber Eats.... Uber Eats 'When you've done enough', Uber Eats x Javier Bardem, Hollywood actors in ads, Mother London 2025-02-21T12:24:39Z https://addvertising.org/lidl-goes-big-on-everything-from-nappies-to-sustainability. https://youtu.be/14xLgO41NSo https://youtu.be/14xLgO41NSo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/14xLgO41NSo/hqdefault.jpg Lidl goes big on everything from nappies to sustainability Lots of pace, information and diversity of situation in this one-minute ad from value supermarket Lidl which manages to pack in everything from nappies to sustainability. Do you relate to any/all of these situations? The chain, which has become one of Europe's most popular, was founded in Germany in 1973 with three employees - now there are 700 outlets in Britain alone. Lidl Big On, UK supermarkets, best value food shopping, food sustainability, Karmarama 2019-06-10T09:51:00Z https://addvertising.org/loro-piana-redefining-black-sheep. https://youtu.be/xn44vcU4iT4 https://youtu.be/xn44vcU4iT4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xn44vcU4iT4/hqdefault.jpg Loro Piana: Redefining black sheep Luxury Italian fashion house Loro Piana, set up in 1924, has traditionally been associated with the sourcing and design of the finest wools, becoming a byword in the 'quiet luxury' stratosphere. This Pecora Nera campaign tells a compelling story, described like this by the brand: "Once upon a time, sheep existed in a variety of natural colours, from the cream colour we know so well through various shades of beige, brown, and black. Yet with time, mankind wilfully bred the darker-hued sheep out, leaving them to become a sight both rare and unpopular – an anti-hero of sorts. Where most farmers looked away, one fell madly in love. Her name is Fiona Gardner, an English expatriate who made New Zealand her home and these unwanted black lambs her family. Knowing there was something refined about the wool, she went on to source far and wide, lending her flock of Merino sheep the genetic advantage of hybrid vigour so that each generation was able to produce a higher quality fibre. Once content with the fibre quality, she searched for someone who would understand its rarity and reveal its particular beauty as they transformed it into clothing. That someone was Pier Luigi Loro Piana, one of the grandsons of Pietro Loro Piana, bringing the Maison’s masterful way with fibres with him. And so, Pecora Nera® was born". Alongside the development of sophisticated wearable tech and artificial, tech-driven fashion materials, there is a perennial fascination with the unmatchable natural fibres and how to preserve their use without over-explotation. What do you think of the ad? Loro Piana Savoir-Faire: Pecora Nera, Fiona Gardner sheep farming, wool, luxury wool garments, wool in the fashion industry, natural fibres, 2025-01-21T15:43:46Z https://addvertising.org/born-in-a-pub-built-for-more. https://youtu.be/zS885xB1Gq4 https://youtu.be/zS885xB1Gq4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zS885xB1Gq4/hqdefault.jpg 'Born In A Pub. Built For More.' With pubs closing at an alarming rate in the UK, it's good to see a commercial that celebrates the traditional community gathering point. Set in The Grenadier pub in London where the idea for the INEOS vehicle was first hatched, the story of how the award-winning 4X4 came to life is told with typical dry humour by the no-nonsense Cockney landlady. The authenticity of the tale my be challenged by some, the quality of any vehicle will always be disputed no matter how many fans it has, but as a commercial, what do you make of it? INEOS says: “The Grenadier is an epic vehicle with a unique story behind it. We’ve learnt over the past few years that when customers hear our story, they really get the Grenadier and why it’s designed and engineered the way it is." INEOS Grenadier Born In A Pub Built For More, 4X4 vehicles, car commercials, work vehicles, Wonderhood Studios, 2026-03-18T09:00:55Z https://addvertising.org/google-s-house-husband-aims-to-reconcile-us-to-ai. https://youtu.be/-7e6g11BJc0 https://youtu.be/-7e6g11BJc0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-7e6g11BJc0/hqdefault.jpg Google's house husband aims to reconcile us to AI Subtle yet curiously blunt, this 'Dream Job' ad by Google aims to promote and position its Gemini suite. What is Gemini? Well, the artificial intelligence (AI) overview when you google it explains like this: "Google Gemini is a family of AI models that can understand and generate text, images, audio, videos, and code. It's designed to help with writing, brainstorming, learning, and more". In this case, the capability is being used by a stay-at-home parent preparing for interviews so as to re-enter the workforce. The prompts, feedback, and encouragement provided by AI will be familiar to countless people - generally women - who've been having these conversations for decades. While few dispute the usefulness of many AI deployments, there's an irony to an entire construct humanising AI being delivered via an emotion-jerking, family-based campaign. You can might call it effective, brilliant, forward-thinking, necessary, or the epitome of advertising chicanery. The fact/illusion that AI 'understands' is subtly delivered here through the most fundamental of human connections - reproduction and child-raising. Back to the (arguably) blunt aspect: why is it a bloke who's the main protagonist? Yes, times change and the notion of house husbands / stay-at-home dads is becoming slightly more normalised, but in this campaign we are being invited to empathise with the minority, with little to no appreciation for the vast majority. Might 'DreamJob' help spark genuine change on equal pay and conditions across the home and office, or is it merely manipulative / insulting to the majority in such a situation? Your thoughts are invited! Google 'Dream Job', controversial ads, stay-at-home dads, working parents, working women, artificial intelligence, re-entering the workforce, homemakers, AI interview preparation, child-rearing, 2025-02-21T10:36:56Z https://addvertising.org/men-bare-their-scars. https://youtu.be/vvjQV-BlDHk https://youtu.be/vvjQV-BlDHk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vvjQV-BlDHk/hqdefault.jpg Men bare their scars.... ... and it's not why you might think. Amusing 15 seconds playing off men's 'toughness'. Check it out and let us know what you think! Veet Men Spain, men's depilation, men's shaving, funny ads, crema depilatoria Veet Men 2019-09-23T06:02:58Z https://addvertising.org/kevin-bacon-shimmies-in-britney-s-skin-tight-scarlets. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JKMdtPCRIdw https://www.youtube.com/embed/JKMdtPCRIdw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JKMdtPCRIdw/hqdefault.jpg Kevin Bacon shimmies in Britney's skin-tight scarlets And carrying it off with his usual panache for mobile network operator EE's latest offering - even when he runs into Britney herself... free Apple music with EE, Kevin and Britney in same ad, Saatchi & Saatchi London, Kevin Bacon in skin-tight scarlet jumpsuit, Kevin Bacon and comedy 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/changing-lives-with-small-loans. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xGXOXcLuN2Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/xGXOXcLuN2Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xGXOXcLuN2Q/hqdefault.jpg Changing lives with small loans British actress Joanna Lumley narrates this short film by CARE International which illustrates how small loans can make a huge difference to people struggling to find a way out of poverty and explains CARE's micro-financing initiative, lendwithcare. Woodsfilm, Joanna Lumley, CARE International lendwithcare, small loans fight poverty, microfinance way out of poverty 2018-06-03T15:16:22Z https://addvertising.org/cat-programs-in-correctional-centers-help-rescidivism. https://youtu.be/nqGvJlDO5Vo https://youtu.be/nqGvJlDO5Vo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nqGvJlDO5Vo/hqdefault.jpg Cat programs in correctional centers help rescidivism Some of us may know SHEBA cat food from the 'irresistible' felines who help the promote their product. Now the company has turned to short documentaries about #CatsThatRuleTheWorld to illustrate the power of cats to change lives. This episode tells the story of prison cat Galileo, who is among the cats being cared for by prisoners at a corrections center in the USA. It explores the world of feline rehabilitation inside a jail. Working with the local humane society, the prison’s cat program works with feral and stray cats to monitor their health as well as playing and cuddling with them so that they can be adopted out to forever homes. The inmates working on the project explain the effect of the program on their own daily and broader lives; they often feel a kinship with the strays and having cats to look after gives them an opportunity to connect on an emotional level as well as take on responsibilities that help them. The correctional program manager's narrative is another important thread to the story, describing the joy having a creature to care about can bring to what can be bleak lives, and the impact the feline presence appears to be having on rescidivism. SHEBA documentaries, cat documentary, cat program jail, Larch Correctional Center, Bigler and Galileo, prison cat Galileo, director Geoffrey O’Connor, AMV BBDO 2020-12-03T13:13:27Z https://addvertising.org/google-naturalises-quantum-computing. https://youtu.be/FdlaQjYYbwo https://youtu.be/FdlaQjYYbwo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FdlaQjYYbwo/hqdefault.jpg Google naturalises quantum computing Unlike traditional computers, quantum computers can explore multiple solutions simultaneously.This is one of the educational phrases from this Google campaign The Quantum Frontier, which aims to take a complex and - for many of us incomprehensible - topic and bring it into amore understandable focus. Does it succeed? Are you alarmed or reassured by the increasing development and deployment of artifical intelligence (AI)? Even if you're not interested in quantum computer science, you may enjoy just watching the 1.42" ad: tech concepts are unfolded to the kind of images of Nature and gentle sounds that are more generally associated with meditation or massage therapies, and the animation style is akin to watching a painting emerge from a canvas. Google The Quantum Frontier, artifical intelligence, AI, quantum computing, quantum computer science, animation in commercials, Adelphoi Music,Sabrina Hong, Across The Pond agency 2021-05-27T13:22:18Z https://addvertising.org/henry-r-jones-ii-captures-expression-without-fear-for-f21. https://youtu.be/9pCMDo2wFxc https://youtu.be/9pCMDo2wFxc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9pCMDo2wFxc/hqdefault.jpg Henry R. Jones II captures "expression without fear" for F21 Multinational Forever 21 self-describes as "the authority on fashion and the go-to retailer for the latest trends, styles and the hottest deals". This campaign celebrates their third collaboration with artist Henry R Jones II, featuring here both behind and in front of the lens. Marking Black History Month 2024, the F21 unisex collection bears witness to the photographer's urging freedom of expression, especially 'blackness without fear'. The self-taught photographer from California told Voyage L.A. publication in 2019 that he believes "the biggest challenge facing artists today is finding themselves before they are found....The internet often rushes art and people alike and with that has come the fear of our art not being recognized for what it is as a whole." What impact does the F21 footage and narration have on you? Do you like the melding of convictions with clothing? Forever 21 x Henry R Jones II, BHMXF21, Black History Month 2024, fashion photography, blackness without fear, self-expression 2025-10-24T18:33:54Z https://addvertising.org/australian-underwear-promises-comfort-down-under. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QvyS6dt8S4s https://www.youtube.com/embed/QvyS6dt8S4s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QvyS6dt8S4s/hqdefault.jpg Australian underwear promises comfort down under Itching and general discomfort round the crotch area are tackled by men's underwear manufacturer Bonds with their The Boys campaign. BBDO Melbourne Australia, Bonds boys ads, pacific brands underwear group australia, comfortable boxers, comfortable balls 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/metro-bank-money-magic-for-kids-are-a-hit-with-adults. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zKQgjDUW35M https://www.youtube.com/embed/zKQgjDUW35M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zKQgjDUW35M /hqdefault.jpg Metro Bank money magic for kids are a hit with adults New kid on the UK banking block Metro Bank has a Magic Money Machine for kids in its branches. Children can put saved coins into the machine and have them counted automatically, to help them understand about money and saving, while parents do their own business. However, the machines are proving popular with grown-ups too: they're pretty much in constant use as street charity collectors, buskers and other workers with a coin-based job pop in to get the day's takings totted up easily. Just goes to show how a good idea can find a broader audience! Metro Bank Magic Money Machine, UK high street banks, best British banks for children, teaching kids about money saving 2020-04-27T01:26:01Z https://addvertising.org/ai-ing-recreate-rembrandt-to-teach-tutorials-in-2019. https://youtu.be/q93P8Y5Daso https://youtu.be/q93P8Y5Daso https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q93P8Y5Daso/hqdefault.jpg AI, ING recreate Rembrandt to teach tutorials in 2019 Artificial intelligence (AI) and a lot of specialised knowledge went into this project, 'The Rembrandt Tutorials', for the Rijksmuseum in The Netherlands to celebrate the master 17th-century Dutch painter, printer and draughtsman Rembrandt. The highly technological 'Year of Rembrandt' exhibition was sponsored by ING Bank, which said: "What many people don ING Bank, Rembrandt Tutorials, paint like a Dutch master, artificial intelligence, fine art, AI, JWT Europe 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/this-girl-still-can. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kCdrJS1ojD8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/kCdrJS1ojD8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kCdrJS1ojD8/hqdefault.jpg This girl still can... The campaign to get more women exercising in the UK returns with a really inclusive 55" spot celebrating the amazingness of women of all ages. A contrast with the lean, high-achieving, sporty types featured in super-sharp ads for major sports outfitters, but even more inspiring, wouldn't you say? And Missy Elliott FCB Inferno, exercise for women UK, women's fitness Britain, sport england, this girl can 2017 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/nato-s-end-of-year-message. https://youtu.be/DYXv1NKElOs https://youtu.be/DYXv1NKElOs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DYXv1NKElOs/hqdefault.jpg NATO 's end of year message It's a cute one! The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) went winsome with this one-minute campaign called 'The Winter Paw-trol.... The military alliance describes it thus: "In the deep, snow-covered forests of Norway, a group of young Norwegian Army conscripts set out on a mysterious holiday mission accompanied by their loyal working military dog. The team treks through the winter landscape in search of something hidden under the snow. What are they searching for in the snow-covered forest? Join them to find out… and discover the holiday spirit where you least expect it. The video features a working military dog from the Norwegian Army’s K-9 unit and a group of Norwegian Army conscripts from the Brigade Nord stationed in Bardufoss". According to Google AI Overview: "NATO is a military alliance of 32 North American and European countries, founded in 1949 to guarantee members' freedom and security through political and military means, centered on the principle of collective defense where an attack on one is an attack on all (Article 5). It provides a forum for security consultation, deters aggression, and conducts crisis management operations, uniting Europe and North America for shared security". Amid the dismay and outrage of impenetrable agendas, constant killing, and never-ending conflict, what impact does this ad have on you? Positive and humanising, pernicious propaganda, good marketing, just weird? NATO 'The winter Paw-trol, Christmas ads 2025, armed forces ad campaigns 2025-12-26T10:50:09Z https://addvertising.org/kardashian-jenner-sisters-in-ck-underwear-ad. https://youtu.be/TTLVWfplT3w https://youtu.be/TTLVWfplT3w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TTLVWfplT3w/hqdefault.jpg Kardashian, Jenner sisters in CK underwear ad Reality TV personalities Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian join their half-sisters Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner for this nostalgic black and white family-photo-album shoot promoting Calvin Klein Fall 2018 underwear and jeans. Like it? Calvin Klein We Are Family Fall 2018, Kardashians, underwear ad, jeans commercial, Willy Vanderperre 2018-08-06T02:29:01Z https://addvertising.org/morrisons-keeps-it-simple-for-christmas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tgORQLTshDI https://www.youtube.com/embed/tgORQLTshDI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tgORQLTshDI/hqdefault.jpg Morrisons keeps it simple for Christmas Britain's fourth-largest supermarket chain Morrisons chips in with its 2017 Christmas ad telling one little girl's story. Siblings are a big theme of this year's seasonal ads - in this case an encouraging brother keeps the festivities simply and realistically joyful. What do you think of it? Publicis London, Morrisons Christmas 2017 ad, best Christmas ads for children, Morrisons white family celebrates Christmas 2017, diversity free ad Morrisons 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/mysz-zwyciesca. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SKl39tefpIY https://www.youtube.com/embed/SKl39tefpIY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SKl39tefpIY/hqdefault.jpg Mysz zwyciesca! Super mouse gets both - the cheese and the muscles!...Nolan's cheddar! mouse, cheese, Nolan's cheddar, mouse trap 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/yangwang-u9-xtreme-the-fastest-car-on-the-planet. https://youtu.be/t_6Bb0SRRu4 https://youtu.be/t_6Bb0SRRu4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t_6Bb0SRRu4/hqdefault.jpg YANGWANG U9 Xtreme: 'The Fastest Car On the Planet' Footage of the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme (U9X) hypercar shattering the production-car top-speed record with a breathtaking run of 496.22 km/h (308 mph) at a German test site last month. This, says Chinese automaker BYD, makes it the fastest car in the world, and proves that the future of ultimate performance is electric. Ah yes, electric - that would account for the absence of screaming engine notes. BYD says that their dream was "not simply to build a faster car, but to create a machine that redefines imagination. Behind the wheel, German track specialist Marc Basseng unleashed the full potential of the U9X, demonstrating that where others saw barriers, we saw challenges: and went further. This is not just speed. This is the pursuit beyond". What do you think of the purely informative style of the ad? YANGWANG U9 Xtreme 496.22km/h The Fastest Car On the Planet, EVs, high-speed slectric vehicles, BYD Global 2025-10-04T14:38:50Z https://addvertising.org/nimo-planet-the-world-in-your-pocket-or-lost-horizons. https://youtu.be/xB0I054d7bE https://youtu.be/xB0I054d7bE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xB0I054d7bE/hqdefault.jpg Nimo Planet: The world in your pocket, or lost horizons? This reality/virtual combination looks set to spark all kinds of reactions: chunky glasses that let you access up to six screens 'in thin air' when you pop them on, enabling you to work - or not - from anywhere. The Indian company says: "At Nimo, our vision is to create the world's best productivity computer that fits in the pocket and helps people to work from anywhere." The device in development promises much for those keen to be productive or work from anywhere, but also for those who like the idea of being able to chat, view entertainment and so on without carrying a smartphone or laptop around. Confidentiality is plugged as well as convenience - if you're the only one looking through the magic glasses, nobody else can take a peek at your screen as they pass behind you at work. However, those of us who've at some point lost a pair of glasses will be feeling stressed already at the thought of leaving the Nimos somewhere, precipitating loss of our or our company's innermost secrets, quite apart from the usual expense and inconvenience of replacing the item. Then there'll be those who are wondering about the privacy/surveillance issues and how the user is approved/tracked/permitted to exercise their functions. There's already pushback about the increasingly invasive, 'Big Brother' tech tactics being deployed by some companies to track employees' movements annd compliance. What effect does this campaign have on you? Have you already signed up to be on the waiting list for a pair of the pioneering goggles? Couldn't care less about multi-screen productivity, but always have the newest kit before anyone else? Or dreaming of days when you can dash out of the door for a lunchtime drink/shopping spree without any of your colleagues noticing because they're so wired into their productivity vision? Talking of wired, here's an explanatory piece from the publication Wired for those interested in further info on this new tech development: https://www.wired.com/story/nimo-planet-nimo-glasses/ Nimo Planet, Nimo smart glasses, laptop-free work, work from anywhere, multiscreen productivity, work tech, computer in glasses 2024-01-29T05:50:07Z https://addvertising.org/levi-s-gets-behind-call-to-vote-in-us-elections-2020. https://youtu.be/CsaB2ycgEbE https://youtu.be/CsaB2ycgEbE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CsaB2ycgEbE/hqdefault.jpg Levi's gets behind call to vote in US elections 2020 Jeans giant Levi's puts its shoulder behind this campaign urging eligible US voters to know their voting rights and turn out to cast their ballot at the November 3, 2020 presidential elections. Featuring model and activist Hailey Bieber, activist, creative and filmmaker Oge Egbuonu, researcher and educator Dr. Joy DeGruy, professor and civil leader Dr. Melina Abdullah, scholar and author Dr. Safiya Noble, actor and activist Brandon Flynn, activist Helen Jones, actor and musician Jaden Smith, filmmaker Jon M. Chu, student activist Kahlila Williams, musician Miguel, actor Ross Butler, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter youth branch Thandiwe Abdullah, attorney and CEO of IMPACT Strategies Angela Rye, poet Jazmine Williams, actor Danny Trejo, and ASL interpreter Rorri Burton. What do you think of the campaign? Necessary and spot-on? Over-emphasised? Some people find it beautiful and inspiring, others are saying they don't need a clothing company to get on their case about voting. What are your thoughts? Levi's PSA Vote 2020, Hailey Bieber, Oge Egbuonu, Jazmine Williams, US presidential election campaign ads, political advertising, 2020-09-10T08:41:23Z https://addvertising.org/snoop-dogg-becomes-employee-of-the-month. https://youtu.be/1iqJTvcu93o https://youtu.be/1iqJTvcu93o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1iqJTvcu93o/hqdefault.jpg Snoop Dogg becomes Employee of the Month Say waa?? The US rapper and media personality continues his stint as ambassador for Beyond Meat, the company that's producing plant-based burgers, by serving up meat-free Beyond Meat sausage sandwiches to surprised customers at a Dunkin' drive-through in Los Angeles. Dunkin’ says that it brought in the “biggest Beyond Meat fan” they know, and dubbed him Employee of the Month for his efforts. Dunkin' Donuts, Snoop Dogg, Beyond Meat, plant-based burger, veganism, vegan fast food, Beyond Sausage, 2022-05-17T05:48:14Z https://addvertising.org/juul-tackles-under-age-purchases. https://youtu.be/nPDm0HBcwOw https://youtu.be/nPDm0HBcwOw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nPDm0HBcwOw/hqdefault.jpg JUUL tackles under-age purchases E-cigarette company JUUL aims to help the world's one billion adult smokers quit smoking by shifting to their products, which use nicotine salts from leaf tobacco in one-time use cartridges. The company had a difficult 2019 as health concerns over the use of e-cigs and vaping devices increased - particularly with regard to teenagers who enjoy the trendy flavours and promotions used around the products. Do you think the security described in this drive to discourage under-age purchasing will work, or does it run the risk of adding spice to youngsters' determination to buy? JUUL Labs, ecigarettes, vaping, smoking, public health, underage vaping 2020-11-11T23:42:07Z https://addvertising.org/how-war-distorts-the-meaning-of-names. https://youtu.be/3tKNgYMWs9g https://youtu.be/3tKNgYMWs9g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3tKNgYMWs9g/hqdefault.jpg How war distorts the meaning of names Does this simple, hard-hitting spot from EMERGENCY - a humanitarian NGO that provides free medical treatment to the victims of war, poverty and landmines - change your thinking about the ravages of the world's ongoing wars? Do you think this kind of campaign for the general public is useful, or is it just upsetting, and ignored by those in a position to reduce conflict situations? Does it inspire you to take some kind of action to help? All the portraits are by Giles Duley, who founded the Legacy of War five-year photographic project exploring the long-term effects of conflict globally. EMERGENCY NGO, war, war victims, civilian victims of war, Arabic names, Persian names, Ogilvy Italia 2020-01-10T09:11:44Z https://addvertising.org/aston-martin-unveils-fully-electric-db5-junior. https://youtu.be/tDZQrWIfKU8 https://youtu.be/tDZQrWIfKU8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tDZQrWIfKU8/hqdefault.jpg Aston Martin unveils fully electric DB5 Junior Electrifying stuff from luxury car marque Aston Martin, purveyors of fine autos for James Bonds from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - they've put out a fully electric version of the legendary DB5. The new model continues an eventful year for Aston Martin, which roared into 2020 by a) putting out a limited edition of ‘fully loaded’ DB5 remakes at $3.5 million apiece and b) announcing it was sheering away from its Red Bull sponsorship to race Formula 1 as its own brand. Fifty-seven years after the original's release and at 66% scale, the electric DB5 is built in partnership with The Little Car Company as part of a strictly limited production run. What do you think? Does the ad inspire you to race out and order one of these newly mythical beasts asap? Aston Martin DB5 Junior, luxury electric cars, the Little Car Company, luxury car marques, icons and branding, James Bond car, British automakers 2020-09-15T08:44:22Z https://addvertising.org/nurofen-lightens-the-mood-with-daft-comparisons. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LzExmx2oG78 https://www.youtube.com/embed/LzExmx2oG78 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LzExmx2oG78/hqdefault.jpg Nurofen lightens the mood with daft comparisons Light approach to comparing painkillers from Nurofen Express, with a series of quickfire scenarios where we're clearly shown what the obvious choice is. Weiden & Kennedy, W+K agency, Nurofen Express painkillers, is ibuprofen better than paracetamol, quick mild pain reliever 2018-08-10T21:30:52Z https://addvertising.org/benetton-india-tackles-gender-inequality. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mDDs7N5r2GM https://www.youtube.com/embed/mDDs7N5r2GM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mDDs7N5r2GM/hqdefault.jpg Benetton India tackles gender inequality United Colors of Benetton has a strong track record of tackling thorny issues. This 1-minute spot, entitled United By Half, talks about equal rights for women in everything and urges women to fight for their half. It met with praise in India, where it was launched, and Benetton says it's taking the message global as part of its empowering women efforts. Creativeland Asia, Benetton India United By Half, gender equality in India, pay gap in India, men and women inequality India 2024-03-27T22:24:55Z https://addvertising.org/snoop-dogg-s-wonton-on-a-catamaran. https://youtu.be/UnE_xwW_JmA https://youtu.be/UnE_xwW_JmA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UnE_xwW_JmA/hqdefault.jpg Snoop Dogg's wonton on a catamaran Did somebody say Just East? The food delivery service teams up with Snoop Dogg for a funky hip hop adaptation of the jingle while the US rapper and media personality reminisces about those great delivery moments.... Shot partially in the performer's Los Angeles compound, it's sparked responses like 'the ad I didn't know I needed', 'Damn, I actually thought this was a full track', and 'When he said "wonton on the catamaran" I felt that' - proving once again that advertising isn't just something to be avoided - lots of us like it when it's done right! Likely to maintain its popularity? Does it make you want to order a takeaway even if you've never done it before? Snoop Dogg Just Eat, Snoop Dogg commercials, food delivery, Just Eat, McCann London 2020-05-12T08:52:25Z https://addvertising.org/victoria-beckham-sells-herself-with-trademark-humour. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/783/medium/Victoria_Beckham_pic.jpg?1536838415 Victoria Beckham sells herself, with trademark humour 2018-09-13T08:33:35Z https://addvertising.org/zimbabwean-inventor-s-self-powering-electric-vehicle-ignites-hope-debate. https://youtu.be/6i505RJ_hlQ https://youtu.be/6i505RJ_hlQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6i505RJ_hlQ/hqdefault.jpg Zimbabwean inventor's self-powering electric vehicle ignites hope, debate And Maxwell Chikumbutso's invention - supported by the nation's President Emmerson Mnangagwa - is sparking debate worldwide as it opens up the possibility of cars running on the radio frequencies already all around us. Some say Nicola Tesla predicted all this 100 years ago, others that non-fuel vehicles seem too good to be true and must be a scam, and many others are proud of the young man carrying the banner of Africa so high with his pioneering microsonic energy technology. Developed in conjunction with Chinese car manufacturer Kaiyi Automobile, and launched plum in the middle of a US-China trade face-off, the vehicle does not need charging, boasts unlimited range, emits zero emissions, and can even power your home as you drive. If it all holds up, oil companies, battery makers, and all manner of power producing suppliers will be gnashing their teeth over this fresh turn in the world of electric vehicles. Maxwell Chikumbutso microsonic energy technology, Maxwell Chikumbutso no-fuel car, future of electric vehicles, EV innovation, Zimbabwe electric vehciles, Africa China EVs 2025-02-11T08:56:55Z https://addvertising.org/pick-me-up-tonic-for-world-gin-day. https://www.youtube.com/embed/E7-bE-fvixg https://www.youtube.com/embed/E7-bE-fvixg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E7-bE-fvixg/hqdefault.jpg Pick-me-up tonic for World Gin Day Many of us will remember the 'Schhh...You know who' catchphrase for a certain make of tonic. Here's a golden oldie to celebrate World Gin Day 2017! Can you name the tonic brand, and the actor? O&M agency, Ogilvy Museum, William Franklyn Schweppes ad, Scweppes tonic commercials 1970s, best tonic for G&T 2018-06-04T10:52:51Z https://addvertising.org/fair-and-square. https://youtu.be/_bjq2L2quSw https://youtu.be/_bjq2L2quSw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_bjq2L2quSw/hqdefault.jpg Fair and square The UK company Square, who specializes in card payments and processing released this advert that shows the hard-working businessmen and women of the UK. Square UK, gyro UK, Business, 2018-06-04T11:40:51Z https://addvertising.org/vip-crisps-with-a-touch-of-python-thrown-in. https://www.youtube.com/embed/erdMJw93SJM https://www.youtube.com/embed/erdMJw93SJM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/erdMJw93SJM/hqdefault.jpg VIP crisps with a touch of Python thrown in. Why settle for an average, bland slice of fried potato? Allegedly, these will not only taste great but perhaps provide you with pythonesque sense of humour! Tyrrells, crisps, Monty Python, humour 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/virgin-atlantic-invites-all-crew-to-wear-the-skirt-formerly-known-as-trousers. https://youtu.be/FOoH8nO_fV0 https://youtu.be/FOoH8nO_fV0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FOoH8nO_fV0/hqdefault.jpg Virgin Atlantic invites all crew to wear the skirt formerly known as trousers The phrase 'Who wears the trousers?' was traditionally used to mean, who's in charge, who wields the power, who has the stronger position/personality, and date sback to a time when only men wore trousers. Styles, morés and hemlines constantly change for the ladies, but Western men - apart from a few exceptions such as kilt-wearing Scots - have remained fairly faithful to their uniform of trousers. Hollywood icon Kathryn Hepburn - daughter of a suffragist mother and a doctor father - shocked the movie world and beyond by living life on her own terms, expressing her opinons freely, and... consistently wearing slacks. Now British airline Virgin Atlantic has picked up the baton, unstitching the male/female structure with its updated gender policy inviting staff both on the ground and in the air to wear the skirt if they choose to. Or whatever. As the brand explains: "We’ve changed our uniform code to give our crew, pilot and ground teams the option to choose which of our iconic uniforms, designed by Vivienne Westwood, best represents them." Westwood is another feisty female whose punk, crossover, and often rebellious take has fashioned her into a leading light in contemporary British style. She is also a hands-on environmental activist. But back to the Virgin ad, what do you think of it? Great reflection of important policies, attention-seeking brand-wagoning, no great shakes, or another classic from the stable of flamboyant British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, who owns the Virgin Group? Virgin Atlantic gender policy, Virgin LGBTQ+ 2022, gender fluid airline uniforms, non-binary, Vivienne Westwood Virgin uniforms, Lucky Generals 2024-04-11T14:29:18Z https://addvertising.org/sex-and-the-ski-slopes. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pn8t_uOAHlU https://www.youtube.com/embed/pn8t_uOAHlU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pn8t_uOAHlU/hqdefault.jpg Sex and the ski slopes Plenty of cleavage on display in an otherwise chilly landscape as Italian model Bianca Balti and Britain's gorgeous David Gandy loosen their ski gear and lock lips in this 50-second ad, shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino for Dolce & Gabbana. Enough to make you take up skiing... Or maybe purchasing D&G's Light Blue, the unisex fragrance being advertised, will do the trick without exposing your skin to the elements? D&G Light Blue, David Gandy torso, Callegari-Berville Grey, best unisex perfumes, Dolce & Gabbana fragrances 2021-07-29T02:08:38Z https://addvertising.org/jacquemus-nike-fw24-gets-sporty-with-it. https://youtu.be/-dq192EQr5A https://youtu.be/-dq192EQr5A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-dq192EQr5A/hqdefault.jpg Jacquemus + Nike: FW24 gets sporty with it Joyous ensemble effort from Jacquemus and Nike as Europe sprints, dances, bounces and kicks through a memorable summer of sport. With the Summer Olympics about to burst upon Paris, the lavish French fashion brand that was founded in 2015 by Simon Porte Jacquemus brings its uniquely exquisite touch to the physicality of athletic events in a collection that's bound to get both Jacquemus and sports giant Nike fans racing to scoop up the various pieces. On top of showcasing the collection and Paris itself, the campaign is a parade of vitality as sporting legends like Serena Williams weave in and out of the shots with other celebs revered in their field - you may need to watch more than once to spot all your favourites. What do you think of the FW 2024 ad? Jacquemus + Nike FW 2024, Paris Olympics, sports fashion, celebs in ads, Simon Porte Jacquemus, Nicolas Loir 2024-08-28T11:08:23Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-now-or-never-elvis-and-or-tequila-fans. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlcSA5KI4Lw https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlcSA5KI4Lw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YlcSA5KI4Lw/hqdefault.jpg It's Now or Never, Elvis and/or tequila fans... Romance amid the ruins: tequila-maker Jose Cuervo makes a darkly humoured, alluring appeal to the 'to hell with it!' voice that lives inside us all. Also some alluring dance moves and Elvis's rendition of 'It's Now or Never' with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. CP+B Los Angeles, CPB agency, Jose Cuervo doomsday in a bar commercial, jose Cuervo #tomorrowisoverrated ad, bargoers dance drink amid end of world 2018-06-15T13:16:27Z https://addvertising.org/magiclab-unveils-magicdog-w-the-wheeled-quadruped-robot. https://youtu.be/V_uakh6swYc https://youtu.be/V_uakh6swYc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V_uakh6swYc/hqdefault.jpg MagicLab unveils MagicDog-W, the wheeled quadruped robot Young Chinese robot company MagicLab continues to hit the headlines - this time with a quadruped rather than humanoid models. MagicDog has wheels as well as legs for use in all terrains. This useful-looking tech pooch shows off how it can successfully go fetch water bottles - though it didn't look in each direction before crossing the road - and negotiate stairs, rough ground etc. The humanoid versions are already working alongside humans in factories. Some may question the point of this kind of quadruped, others will be keen to purchase when the tech capacity suits the price point for them. We cak probably all appreciate the value of this kind of the in rescue missions following natural disasters, for example; it's equally easy to see the 'value' of this kind of vehicle in delivering weaponry in the military environments where they are undoubtedly already in use. How do we feel about the dilemma represented in such a user-friendly fashion here? Is it in fact a dilemma, or just another conundrum for us to solve as we go along, and therefore as well illustrated in this manner as any other? MagicLab MagicDog-W, wheeled quadruped robot, robotics, Chinese robots, automation, future tech 2025-07-28T11:50:52Z https://addvertising.org/bt-order-by-phone-advert-1980s-maureen-lipman. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BX-vnY1zswc https://www.youtube.com/embed/BX-vnY1zswc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BX-vnY1zswc/hqdefault.jpg BT 'Order by Phone' advert 1980s (Maureen Lipman) BT Lipman Phone 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/monster-make-you-buy-time-to-question-our-tech-consumption. https://youtu.be/KYjrLVUSpfY https://youtu.be/KYjrLVUSpfY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KYjrLVUSpfY/hqdefault.jpg "Monster make you buy" - time to question our tech consumption? What do you think of this short film challenging our staggering levels of tech consumption and consequent waste? It's by French company Back Market, which refurbishes devices. It was set up when the founders felt "spurred into action by the megatons of e-waste we, as a society, produce each year thanks to our obsession with new tech" and aims to challenge us all to rethink our tech consumption. Yes we all love the feel of the shiny new gadget, but the environmental and social costs of that is increasingly veering over to common knowledge and common sense. This ad uses stopmotion animation and puppetry to create a compelling case by imbuing the cable 'monster' with emotions and an important realisation.... It's always hard to acknowledge / take responsibility for our own 'faults', but can this kind of deflected accountability help to get more of us switching to refurbed tech? Back Market USA, refurbed tech devices, tech consumption, environmental cost of technology, stop motion animation in ads, puppets in commercials, smartphones and the environment, director Johnny Kelly 2022-12-12T11:52:19Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-new-zealand-puts-a-new-steer-on-the-coke-christmas-truck. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1S0z7oTNCkY https://www.youtube.com/embed/1S0z7oTNCkY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1S0z7oTNCkY/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace New Zealand puts a new steer on the Coke Christmas truck Environmental activist group Greenpeace shows a much less jolly side to the sparkly, fun, Christmas is Coming message put out by Coca-Cola via its travelling truck, loaded with 8,772 fairy lights. A sobering reminder of the results of excess and waste. In Britain, the classic Christmas truck tour has been criticised by MPs citing Coca-Cola's contribution to the obesity crisis. Greenpeace New Zealand, Greenpeace Coca-Cola Christmas truck, plastics pollution, plastics in oceans, plastic bottles 2018-06-02T21:52:29Z https://addvertising.org/klm-deploys-emojis-to-help-passengers-on-the-move. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9TUV1yaEVqw https://www.youtube.com/embed/9TUV1yaEVqw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9TUV1yaEVqw/hqdefault.jpg KLM deploys emojis to help passengers on the move Dutch airline KLM has introduced a #FindYourWay messenger app aimed at providing instant tips for travellers in a new place. Emojis of items like burgers, pizzas and dollar signs will help the hapless. Useful, unless you travel precisely to get 'lost'? cote d'azur agency, KLM emoji app, food finding app in a strange place, money while you travel, nearest bank for travelers 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/messi-suarez-firmino-pogba-get-very-animated. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dXmv1DfoXd8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/dXmv1DfoXd8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dXmv1DfoXd8/hqdefault.jpg Messi, Suarez, Firmino, Pogba get very animated Funky mixed-media 1'12" watch for sports footwear manufacturer Adidas. Nicos Livesy, Stevie Gee, Adidas here to create, Lionel Messi animation, Luis Suarez animation, Roberto Firmino animation, Paul Labile Pogba animation 2018-06-18T08:41:09Z https://addvertising.org/the-more-hate-you-wear-the-less-you-care. https://youtu.be/lUJtUojXY1k https://youtu.be/lUJtUojXY1k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lUJtUojXY1k/hqdefault.jpg "The more hate you wear, the less you care..." Agree? Watch the Diesel fashion ad and see what you think - trolling is trending, in a new way! Diesel fashion, #DieselHateCouture, fashion with attitude, diversity, inclusivity, Publicis Italy 2018-09-25T09:37:19Z https://addvertising.org/nowdays-cultivates-the-absurd-in-brazil-cannabis-campaign. https://youtu.be/-mMhnsRr2H8 https://youtu.be/-mMhnsRr2H8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-mMhnsRr2H8/hqdefault.jpg Nowdays cultivates the absurd in Brazil cannabis campaign As debate continues globally over legalisation of cannabis and other drugs, a Brazilian organisation uses apparent absurdity to make its point. Brazilian Federal Law prohibits the plantation, cultivation and harvesting of drugs, except for medical or scientific purposes. A Bill which would legalise recreational use of marijuana is currently making its way through the country's legislature. Nowdays founder Thaina Zanholo says: “When I started creating Nowdays, my only desire was to find a way to rewrite the history of how people saw and used marijuana in my country. I feel that bringing access and the normalization of plant consumption is my purpose here on Earth, and together with an incredible team we are gradually changing the way people see it, so that in the near future we can remember that the racism that transformed it into an illegal product only served to disrupt lives and the development of our society as a whole.” Brazil has a population of some 215 million, with a high percentage of young people, offering a clearly lucrative potential market for the cannabis industry. Should the nation's legislation change to match its favourable growing climate, some say Brazil could challenge China as the world's top grower. While recreational use of cannabis is also currently illegal in China, the Asian powerhouse has been taking advantage of the global boom in popularity of cannabidiol by cultivating for export the non-intoxicating element of the cannabis / hemp plant which is used as drops, oils and in all kinds of wellness consumerables. What do you think of the campaign? A bit too facile, or effective with good deployment of humour? Nowdays Brazil, cannabis commercials, cannabis legal status Brazil, hemp cultivation Latin America, AKQA 2023-01-05T08:58:41Z https://addvertising.org/smashed-glass-and-spelling-bees-what-do-they-have-in-common. https://youtu.be/_JiPUs3vibE https://youtu.be/_JiPUs3vibE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_JiPUs3vibE/hqdefault.jpg Smashed glass and spelling bees - what do they have in common? Check out this one-minute promo for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Friday Night SmackDown televised events in the USA and let us know if it strikes a chord with you! The Friday night sporting jamboree looks likely to be an advertiser's dream, and US vehicle insurance company Progressive is the sponsor behind this WWE and Fox channel bonanza. Who said insurance was boring? World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE Friday Night SmackDown, wrestling, vehicle insurance, Progressive Insurance 2019-10-04T00:29:57Z https://addvertising.org/adwoa-aboah-rocks-languid-leather-and-lace. https://youtu.be/jJTlxjKI2Jw https://youtu.be/jJTlxjKI2Jw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jJTlxjKI2Jw/hqdefault.jpg Adwoa Aboah rocks languid leather and lace Luxury fashion house Valentino has clothed movie stars and royalty as well as the seriously wealthy fashionistas of the world since it was founded in 1960 in Italy. Now owned by the State of Qatar as the Valentino Fashion Group, its SS20 campaign features British model Adwoa Aboah, 27. Titled #LeNoir, the black and white film scenarios, shot by fashion photography duo Inez and Vinoodh, have been stripped of all colour to give way to 'a renewed identity'. Does it achieve that for you? Valentino Le Noir, Adwoa Aboah, black and white ads, haute couture, fashion photography, Inez and Vinoodh 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/willem-dafoe-feels-like-fireworks-in-my-mouth-do-i-want-that-yes-i-do. https://youtu.be/0rcgoJ3l71M https://youtu.be/0rcgoJ3l71M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0rcgoJ3l71M/hqdefault.jpg Willem Dafoe: "Feels like fireworks in my mouth. Do I want that? Yes I do!" Whisky fans will need no introduction to Laphroaig; Dafoe fans will need no introduction to the distiller's new Friend Willem. And fans of neither may still find this three-minute footage engaging, drawing as it does on the distinctive actor's delivery of poetic interpretations from existing Friends - a community which has already been running for three decades. See what you think of the new partnership. Laphroaig has this to say: "Just like our single malt, Willem offers an unmatched intensity that’s seen him bring countless complex and unforgettable performances to life. A true visionary who always puts his commitment to craft first, Willem tackles every challenge with grit, passion, and the courage of his convictions. Distinctive, he’s a man after our own heart, and with so much in common, our Friendship comes only too naturally". Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe 'The Taste', Scottish whisky, Islay Single Malt, director Tim Pope, Suntory Global Spirits 2025-10-04T13:42:10Z https://addvertising.org/fishing-for-approval-little-blue-label-big-blue-future. https://youtu.be/sZxGeNFct7A https://youtu.be/sZxGeNFct7A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sZxGeNFct7A/hqdefault.jpg Fishing for approval: 'Little blue label, big blue future' That's the slogan for this beautifully crafted 30-second campaign that reconnects the seafood on our plates - or straight out of the paper from the chippie, of course! - with its origin, the oceans. As the perennial waves of fishing rights and over-fishing sweep in and out of the public consciousness, the Marine Stewardship Council reminds us with these striking images what we can do at an individual level to help - look for the 'little blue label' stamping their approval of sustainability. "The shellfish we share with friends can help safeguard a species," says the MSC, "The fish fingers we cook for our kids can help protect a whole ecosystem." Do you find this kind of hopeful ad helpful and/or attractive? Does the 'big blue future' make saving the planet seem within our grasp? Better than the scare-mongering, just different, or too upbeat? Feel free to rate it or leave a comment on this independent review site. Marine Stewardship Council, World Oceans Day 2020, seafood conservation, marine life, oceans, marine sustainability, sea fishing, Dont Panic London 2020-06-18T09:28:50Z https://addvertising.org/four-seasons-hotels. https://youtu.be/lzq78MIkT2s https://youtu.be/lzq78MIkT2s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lzq78MIkT2s/hqdefault.jpg Four Seasons hotels Luxury hotel 2018-08-21T17:46:14Z https://addvertising.org/who-wants-to-go-back-to-normal-after-lockdown. https://youtu.be/RQqXiCC_MaU https://youtu.be/RQqXiCC_MaU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RQqXiCC_MaU/hqdefault.jpg Who wants to go 'back to normal' after lockdown? Not many appears to be the answer. Even before lockdown measures against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus began to ease, global citizens were questioning what we could all learn from each other and whether or not we wanted to go 'back to normal'. A survey in the UK (link below) indicated that the majority (57%) of people hoped to change things about their own life and that society as a whole would find a new normal, as opposed to 13% wanting everything in their own life and in general to go back to as it was. Benefits being enjoyed were cleaner air, less spending, better working flexibility, more time with friends and loved ones, more wildlife, a better sense of community, and increased home cooking. Mayors in the C40 Group moved to keep their cities cleaner and more citizen-friendly by creating more space for cycling and walking and penalising non-public transport, among other measures. More individuals and organisations became hungry for a better future, with the terms 'new normal' and 'green recovery' turned into widely used hashtags. Do you think this short (1'33") film sums up the hard-hitting, heart-breaking, hopeful message effectively? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d60r6cdZ8YXDjyAeVK_rLb82bg2r8yT2/view Second Chances, COVID 19 coronavirus, Charlie Lindsay, George Bartlett, green recovery, new normal, Truant London 2020-06-03T08:13:31Z https://addvertising.org/dove-tackles-toxic-teen-beauty-advice-with-detox-your-feed. https://youtu.be/ohBL-dfCnww https://youtu.be/ohBL-dfCnww https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ohBL-dfCnww/hqdefault.jpg Dove tackles toxic teen beauty advice with 'Detox Your Feed' Digital natives commonly report they'd rather 'insert dramatic event' than lose their 'smartphone. For the younger generations, digital devices represent the connection we all need. Increasingly, we see how they also represent disconnection as our gaze goes to the screen rather than staying present with our real-life surroundings. Some reports indicate that teenagers spend as long as seven hours a day on electronic devices. Inevitably, the media they are exposed to has an effect. According to skincare company Dove, has long campaigned for more realistic definitions of beauty for women and girls, about 50% of girls themselves believe that social media consumption can lead to low self-esteem. This campaign, which takes the form of a short dcoumentary-style film, continues the Dove tradition of identifying and then challenging the kind of body image representations in the media which can do a lot of harm to mental and physical wellbeing. It's an eye-opener for the mothers who took part. What do you think of it? The idea is to encourage girls to #DetoxYourFeed, i.e. recognise and curate out damaging tips and advice from the constant stream of social media messages; and take control of your own well-being. Does the footage bring some new points to your attention? Dove Self-Esteem Project, Dove Detox your feed, toxic beauty tips, teen girls body image, digital distortion, Ogilvy 2022-08-15T01:23:22Z https://addvertising.org/vauxhall-raising-a-family-and-eyebrows-too. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uDeZV5NiKnk https://www.youtube.com/embed/uDeZV5NiKnk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uDeZV5NiKnk/hqdefault.jpg Vauxhall: Raising a family and eyebrows too Hm. Well, it's one way to get the kids to school. Mother agency, Vauxhall Pyjama Mamas ad, strange car ad, cars mothers choose, family cars 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/punk-poet-dr-john-cooper-clarke-speaks-out-for-fred-perry. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QUvSRPILB1Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/QUvSRPILB1Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QUvSRPILB1Y/hqdefault.jpg Punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke speaks out for Fred Perry Music artist and social observer Cooper Clarke - described by Sir Paul McCartney as "one of Britain's outstanding poets" - rattles off a few specially commissioned verses for sports outfitter Fred Perry's Annual Traditions Christmas message in his trademark quickfire style. The 1'15" spot is a visual treat too, with images in the style of gig posters accompanying Dr John's distinctive Salford tones. Sporting fans will know that Fred Perry was set up by the eponymous British tennis champ who won Wimbledon three times. The last time was in 1936, which set a record for male British tennis players that was only broken in 2013 when Andy Murray - now the World No 1 - lifted the coveted trophy. this time it's personal tour, modern construct studio london, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/what-do-i-tell-my-daughter-asks-audi. https://www.youtube.com/embed/G6u10YPk_34 https://www.youtube.com/embed/G6u10YPk_34 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G6u10YPk_34/hqdefault.jpg "What do I tell my daughter" asks Audi The car-maker's ad for this weekend's Super Bowl football extravaganza in Houston, Texas, drives home how illogical it is for women to be valued/paid less than men. Doesn't seem that contentious as a concept, but not everyone's responding well... See what you think of it! drive progress, audi's 2017 super bowl ad, our daughters and feminism, pay inequality, Venables Bell & Partners 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/let-your-light-shine. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BbGa8i0hpus https://www.youtube.com/embed/BbGa8i0hpus https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BbGa8i0hpus/hqdefault.jpg Let your light shine! Kindness can come in many forms. The British Red Cross, a humanitarian organization proves this point in their new advert where they share the powerful and necessary message to always be kind to one another. How did this advert make you feel? Red Cross, Creature, Be Kind 2018-06-16T18:26:33Z https://addvertising.org/beauty-through-the-ages. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XyDp3OOPMiM https://www.youtube.com/embed/XyDp3OOPMiM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XyDp3OOPMiM/hqdefault.jpg Beauty through the ages Icelandic band Kaleo provide the bewitching soundtrack to Boots No 7 Beauty, Dance, Age, Music, Magic 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/dulux-dog-goes-skateboarding-for-60th-birthday. https://youtu.be/SKTHtCehm80 https://youtu.be/SKTHtCehm80 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SKTHtCehm80/hqdefault.jpg Dulux dog goes skateboarding for 60th birthday The big cuddly Old English Sheepdog has been the friendly face of Dulux paints for 60 years, with such success that the breed has now entered the vernacular as 'Dulux dogs'. This one is celebrating his birthday in grand style with a good old scamper round and a puppy-ish enthusiasm for new activities - plus a fun makeover that should bring a smile to your face. Whether or not you are a dog-lover, this upbeat and colourful campaign for a brand that has itself been going for 90 years, may well strike a chord: restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation gradually began to lift and many of us were thinking of fresh starts, revamping, picking up the spirits again. There are some bold new colours for the reassuringly named one-coat Simply Refresh range that promises to transform rooms or zones to suit all sizes of space and budget, whether you rent or own a property. What do you think of the ad? Fun? 'Oh my gosh, look at those colours, hand me a brush!'? Dulux Simply Refresh, Dulux dog 60, one coat paint, easy home decorating, BBH 2021-03-23T12:36:31Z https://addvertising.org/curious-cats-lamp-whiskas-tv-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Glf1mMKG9wU https://www.youtube.com/embed/Glf1mMKG9wU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Glf1mMKG9wU/hqdefault.jpg Curious Cats - Lamp - Whiskas TV ad Cat 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/ruddles-real-ales-from-1994. https://www.youtube.com/embed/iSeJ58P9XvI?list=RDE0EoOlVDq4c https://www.youtube.com/embed/iSeJ58P9XvI?list=RDE0EoOlVDq4c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iSeJ58P9XvI?list=RDE0EoOlVDq4c/hqdefault.jpg Ruddles Real Ales from 1994 Interesting poetry and a good song at the end, would always make me laugh as a kid.. and later in life was probably responsible for my desire for ale. ruddles, ale, alcohol, poetry, comedy 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/catherine-zeta-jones-does-the-mother-daughter-thing-for-fendi. https://youtu.be/bLfIEWYoHJM https://youtu.be/bLfIEWYoHJM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bLfIEWYoHJM/hqdefault.jpg Catherine Zeta-Jones does the mother-daughter thing for Fendi Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has been married to US actor Michael Douglas since 2000. In this floaty, fanciful Fendi film (0'40") the lookalike mum and daughter of that union, Carys Douglas, twirl for the cameras in Rome. Do you like the sepia-tinted, retro imaging chosen to represent the Italian luxury fashion house? Does it evoke a charming old-style picture of young and mature female beauty, fun, and understanding? It comes with a #MeAndMyPeekaboo hashtag - a Peekaboo is one of Fendi's flagship handbags which sell for approximately $4,000-$6,000. Does the mother and daughter illustration of the bag's lasting appeal inspire you to seek one out? Or add another to your collection? Fendi, luxury fashion, luxury accessories, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Carys Zeta Douglas, LVMH 2023-08-05T05:39:55Z https://addvertising.org/lgbt-taking-a-seat-making-a-stand. https://www.youtube.com/embed/k33n-TmM8Sw https://www.youtube.com/embed/k33n-TmM8Sw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k33n-TmM8Sw/hqdefault.jpg LGBT: Taking a seat, Making a stand This new campaign urging action against Senate Bill 6 in Texas, USA, makes a serious point about LGBT use of restrooms (toilets) and gender identity with a light touch but is taking some criticism for the way it's chosen to spin it. See what you think. GSD&m agency, Richard Linklater LGBT, Texas SB6, Senate Bill 6, LGBT toilets 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-gun-shop-that-never-was. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1nAfWfF4TjM https://www.youtube.com/embed/1nAfWfF4TjM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1nAfWfF4TjM/hqdefault.jpg The gun shop that never was Really hard-hitting. gun violence, guns, anti-gun, sandy hook, second amendment 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/if-they-say-you-re-too-big-show-them-how-big-you-can-be. https://youtu.be/9YRMF26KgN0 https://youtu.be/9YRMF26KgN0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9YRMF26KgN0/hqdefault.jpg If they say you're too big, show them how big you can be... Bold one-minute campaign bursting with colour and strong images from fashion and lifestyle platform Zalando, featuring Adwoa Aboah, Alice Hurel, Felicity Hayward, Rain Dove and Leroy Mokgatle. Zalando F/W 2019, fashion, models, style, models, Adwoa Aboah, Grey London 2019-09-15T13:13:25Z https://addvertising.org/memories-in-motion-popsa-teddy-embodies-new-stories-for-photobook-app. https://youtu.be/VWbBDE8SIqw https://youtu.be/VWbBDE8SIqw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VWbBDE8SIqw/hqdefault.jpg Memories in motion: Popsa Teddy embodies new stories for photobook app Has it ever occurred to you that your photo albums or photobooks are just repositories of memories, and that's not always a good thing? Is your smartphone camera stuffed with photos that will never see the light of day again and are mainly useful for settling squabbles over where you were on holiday two or three years ago? If so, you may relate to this short illustration of how a digital app - Popsa, in this case- - can actually be used for a whole lot more if you bring a little creativity to the table. This could be 'the secret life of teddy bears' as the teddy in the story gets left behind at someone else's house and becomes the star of a series of activities while separated from his child owner. What do you think of the ad? A charming reminder that a teddy can be a child's best friend, and we can create magic by bringing a little story-telling to bear? Oops - pun intended. Popsa photobook app, Popsa Teddy, Christmas ads 2021, Brothers & Sisters, digital photos, icon productions 2021-11-24T16:39:00Z https://addvertising.org/cgi-trailer-for-a-tale-of-twin-powers-at-nyc-s-the-shed. https://youtu.be/nz7aWE5ucO4 https://youtu.be/nz7aWE5ucO4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nz7aWE5ucO4/hqdefault.jpg CGI trailer for a tale of twin powers at NYC's The Shed In the ultimate male/female face-off, twins of each gender are set against each other in this new kung-fu musical, 'Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise', showing at New York City's ground-breaking new performance space The Shed. Does this CGI-enhanced trailer make you want to race and buy tickets to the show, or just hit replay a few times to admire the technical virtuosity? Movement choreography is by Akram Khan, and martial arts choreography by Zhang Jun. The Shed, CGI film, kung-fu, musicals, Akram Khan, Zhang Jun, TRAUM INC 2019-06-24T10:59:59Z https://addvertising.org/maltesers-serves-up-light-hearted-ripostes-to-bust-taboo-of-older-women-s-sexuality. https://youtu.be/xRTutADa0hs https://youtu.be/xRTutADa0hs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xRTutADa0hs/hqdefault.jpg Maltesers serves up light-hearted ripostes to bust taboo of older women's sexuality 'The lighter way to enjoy chocolate' is the slogan for British chocolate treat Maltesers,which was introduced in 1937 and largely aimed at women who wanted to enjoy chocolate without ingesting too many calories. Maltesers are little balls of chocolate-covered malt crunch. The brand has made a name for itself in recent years by being one of the few to tackle taboo topics, such as intimacy among disabled people, with a light touch. This campaign takes aim at how women 'should' lead their lives, i.e. abandoning certain pursuits such as sexual intimacy. “There’s a constant pressure on women to hit certain milestones at certain times," says the confectionery company. "Get engaged, buy a house, have kids, take up needlepoint. But there’s no ‘right’ way to go through life, so let’s celebrate women who reject the status quo, live life at their own pace – and do it with a sense of humour.” Despite the humour expressed by confident women here in what could otherwise be just awkward conversations, MALTESERS® says it is making "a serious point about society’s expectations, just as it did with its....ads tackling issues around maternal mental health and disability." What do you think of the risqué approach, designed to challenge taboos around the way different generations respond to life’s big questions in their latest Look on the Light Side effort? MALTESERS® Look on the Light Side, taboo topics in advertising, women's sexuality, society's expectations of women, older women and sex, humour in ads, AMV BBDO 2023-02-13T23:54:36Z https://addvertising.org/british-heritage-for-christmas-as-burberry-kicks-off-seasonal-campaigns. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6D5IZtDCS5c https://www.youtube.com/embed/6D5IZtDCS5c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6D5IZtDCS5c/hqdefault.jpg British heritage for Christmas as Burberry kicks off seasonal campaigns Britain's classic gabardine maker has produced a compelling 3-minute, shoppable mini-movie which presents a fictional account of outstanding events that took place during the company's 160-year history. Directed by Oscar-winning British film-maker Asif Kapadia, it features British actors Domhnall Gleeson, Sienna Miller, Lily James and Dominic West, with Diminuendo by UK group Lawless as the soundtrack. Setting the bar high? Let's see what the other big retailers have in store for us this giving season. Romeo Beckham - son of footballing icon David - starred in Burberry's first global Christmas ad campaign in 2014. tale of thomas burberry, burberry christmas ad 2016, classic English tailoring, Asif Kapadia, Black Label Productions 2023-01-28T20:42:25Z https://addvertising.org/teen-vaping-i-thought-i-was-on-top-of-it. https://youtu.be/sa3bHhibb0E https://youtu.be/sa3bHhibb0E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sa3bHhibb0E/hqdefault.jpg Teen vaping: 'I thought I was on top of it' Vaping is becoming increasingly popular among US teens, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which has launched a campaing called The Real Cost to educate at-risk teens about the dangers lurking in vaping. Aimed at the more than 10 million teenagers between 12 and 17 who have either already tried vaping or ir open to the idea, this spot tells the story of a real teen to get the message across around what can appear to be a harmless and fun activity. Do you have strong opinions on this topic? Rate or comment on the campaign to let us know your thoughts. Vaping, teen vaping, The Real Cost FDA, teenage smoking, nicotine addiction, FCB New York 2025-01-24T18:40:19Z https://addvertising.org/the-party-starts-now-for-luxury-tequila-crowd. https://youtu.be/nIVanLYjRYU https://youtu.be/nIVanLYjRYU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nIVanLYjRYU/hqdefault.jpg 'The party starts now' for luxury tequila crowd Is it the all-pervasive sparkle, the roller-blade disco, the colourful crowd, or just the unexpectedness of glitter balls showing up on the pool table before cutting up to dazzling perfection as glittery lemon slices? Whether you're a tequila aficionado or indifferent, we reckon this light, bright and pacey ad might hold some appeal - what do you say? The brand behind it is Don Julio, a high-end tequila made in Mexico and owned by British multinational alcoholic beverage company Diageo. The campaign promotes its new Rosado Reposado: Reposado refers to the amount of time the liquor spends in barrels - between two months and a year- while Rosado (rosé) effect is thanks to the tequila being rested in ruby port wine casks. Don Julio Rosado, tequila commercials, Diageo, luxury tequila, director Tanu Muiño, Mexico, the community agency 2023-04-06T15:40:43Z https://addvertising.org/moroccan-men-lend-helping-hands. https://youtu.be/IJivUMGnums https://youtu.be/IJivUMGnums https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IJivUMGnums/hqdefault.jpg Moroccan men lend helping hands A social experiment by a detergent called M.I.O., this five-minute campaign makes both an emotional and bold piece around the roles men and women play in Moroccan society and how they perceive each other. The ad went live during the Islamic fasting time of Ramadan. Public dicussion in the North African country is increasing around such topics as harassment and succession laws, within the larger gender equality conversation. What do you think of this ad? Do you think it's a useful agent for change? Should detergents be pitching in with this kind of message? Are you tired of men being portrayed as unhelpful when they go out and earn money or face their own hardships and dangers? Do you see it as just a heart-warming message to all of us, of whatever gender, to help each other out? M.I.O., Moroccan men, masculinity, Morocco, role of women in Moroccan society, gender stereotypes, RAPP Morocco 2019-05-17T08:46:35Z https://addvertising.org/this-is-what-the-nhs-crisis-looks-like. https://youtu.be/O_upP1_xsII https://youtu.be/O_upP1_xsII https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_upP1_xsII/hqdefault.jpg "This is what the NHS crisis looks like" A turn-up for the books: this party political broadcast doesn't mention the party it represents except in the final seconds with a screen image. Instead, Britain's Labour Party uses actors to illustrate the parlous state of the country's national health service (NHS), founded in 1948 after World War II: Labour came to power in 1945 and made not only post-war recovery but the ongoing welfare of the people priorities by basing access to health care on need rather than income. Today the service is under-funded and fragmented, causing widespread socio-political debate and concern. Do you think the ad works? Does it make you feel favourably towards the party behind it as they pledge to rebuild the NHS? Labour party political broadcast 2019, Britain's national health service, NHS, public health, Krow Communications 2019-02-18T05:39:55Z https://addvertising.org/matt-damon-endorses-cryptocurrency-trading-platform. https://youtu.be/9hBC5TVdYT8 https://youtu.be/9hBC5TVdYT8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9hBC5TVdYT8/hqdefault.jpg Matt Damon endorses cryptocurrency trading platform Hollywood actor/writer/producer Matt Damon is known to many of us for his performances as Jason Bourne in 'The Bourne Identity' movies, 'The Martian, and 'Good Will Hunting', among others. He's also a co-founder of Water.org, a global nonprofit organisation working to bring water and sanitation to the world. Before his acting career took off in the late Eighties, Damon had travelled extensively outside the United States of America with his mother. “I quickly realized the world was much bigger than my hometown," says the actor. “You cannot solve poverty without solving water and sanitation.” What do you think of this endorsement of cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com? Stuffed with witty allusions to Damon's own movies, it reminds us that 'Fortune favours the brave'. Crypto.com raised eyebrows both by securing one of the highest-grossing actors of all time and sinking $100 million into the campaign. For his part, Damon reportedly secured a one million-dollar donation to and ongoing collaboration with Water.org from the financial trading platform. Does that make you feel better/worse about the crypto trading commercial, or doesn't it affect you at all? Damon is quoted as saying: “Much like what we’re doing with Water.org, Crypto.com is a cryptocurrency platform that shares my commitment to empowering people around the globe with the tools needed to take control of their futures.".D Matt Damon Crypto.com ad, cryptocurrency trading platform, Hollywood actors in ads, Matt Damon commercials, Cryptocurrencies 2022-10-26T12:59:47Z https://addvertising.org/fight-for-your-right-to-party-says-boris-johnson-in-joe-spoof. https://youtu.be/FkdqR4WKvuU https://youtu.be/FkdqR4WKvuU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FkdqR4WKvuU/hqdefault.jpg 'Fight for your right to party' says Boris Johnson in JOE spoof Global leaders are always open to a spot of spoofing, and the British government was particularly ripe for parody as various scandals dominated headlines. The main one referred to here is #Partygate, which saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson warding off scrutiny of alleged Westminster parties held during Covid lockdowns. Media outlet JOE.co.uk makes deft use of the ongoing furore with one of its trademark take-offs melding together clips of the people involved speaking at public events but putting new words into their mouths. There's a little help from US hip-hop band The Beastie Boys, too, as well as a clever cameo 'appearance' by the widely revered Queen Elizabeth II, currently celebrating 70 years on the throne. Check it out and let us know what you think of it. Great representation of JOE Public's sentiments as people died uncomforted by loved ones while politicians partied? Unnecessary lambasting of public figures who were only doing their best? Masterful techniques, needs to go viral, shows all politics for what it really is? Why can't all party political broadcasts be more like this? JOE.co.uk, Fight for your right to party by JOE, Boris Johnson Partygate, political spoof 2022-02-08T12:57:12Z https://addvertising.org/sergio-ramos-has-his-tattoos-removed. https://youtu.be/2wvbCGrk288 https://youtu.be/2wvbCGrk288 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2wvbCGrk288/hqdefault.jpg Sergio Ramos has his tattoos removed Oh no! Wait, all 40+ of them, telling the story of his life, trials and triumphs? No, you're right - it is in fact just another example of what tech can do to make us doubt what we're seeing. The Spanish national and Real Madrid captain bares all here, with his finely-honed body carrying only one message - a bottle of Bud. Oh, and trousers for modesty purposes, obvs. The tattoos gradually emerge across his neck and shoulders, illustrating aspects of the life of a footballer who now even commands his own story - not to mention bus-stop billboards across Madrid - on Amazon in the 2019 series 'El Corazón de Sergio Ramos'. Ramos' methods on-pitch have often been called into question but now there's another point of controversy around this 33-year-old as the question of whether tattoos decrease athletic performance gains momentum. Some call it all nonsense, others are convinced that inflicting micro-wounds on our largest organ cannot be good for health, let alone performance. Ramos is far from being the only footballer covered in tattoos - David Beckham was among the first to boost the trend - and now mega-star Cristiano Ronaldo, 'Mr Smooth' himself, stands out as a household football name who's ink-free. Do you think this kind of ad by Budweiser is glamorising what might prove to be a health hazard? Or are you thinking, 'Oh ffs, it's a cool beer ad with some tech tricks, get a life'? Sergio Ramos, Budweiser, tattoos, Spanish footballers, tattoos and health, La Liga, Real Madrid, Deutsch NY 2020-10-03T11:18:07Z https://addvertising.org/slow-mo-and-high-pitch-for-those-who-like-to-play-fast. https://youtu.be/N2oyIsLRIpA https://youtu.be/N2oyIsLRIpA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N2oyIsLRIpA/hqdefault.jpg Slow-mo and high-pitch for those who like to play fast.... It's only 30 seconds long, but this fast-moving spot for Belgian betting company BetFIRST certainly gets its point across, don't you think? Visual and voice distortions are blended with quick action spliced with slow motion. What do you think of the ad and its message about getting your betting done fast and first? Is it too cool and fun for a product/service that can get out of hand and cause problems for people who get too far into gambling? Or does it strike just the right note of playful, sporty and slick? Online sports betting has come under the spotlight for encouraging what can become problem services as harmless entertainment, with efforts now going into how to get regulation of the popular sector in line with societal and individual wellbeing without crushing the fun. BetFIRST, online sports betting, online gambling, Mutant Brussels 2022-04-06T22:33:31Z https://addvertising.org/mexican-mothers-deserve-respect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMlLBSuTAAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMlLBSuTAAY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/watch?v=xMlLBSuTAAY/hqdefault.jpg Mexican Mothers Deserve Respect A couple of years ago, mexican dairy brand La Villita launched this campaign, destined to acknowledge the key role of the Mother in mexican families and households. It portrays real (or real-feeling) images of mexican mothers, and women in general, throughout the history of Mexico. In a country that both reveres the mother figure while despising the role of women in general, this add heavily appeals to the feelings of the audience. Mexico, motherhood, mothers, female empowerment 2019-03-27T14:47:24Z https://addvertising.org/carpe-diem-urges-louis-vuitton-s-spectacular-new-watch. https://youtu.be/7MpfbHVsmX0 https://youtu.be/7MpfbHVsmX0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7MpfbHVsmX0/hqdefault.jpg 'Carpe Diem' urges Louis Vuitton's spectacular new watch In 2011, the horological world was rocked when luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton bought up La Fabrique de Temps - a Geneva-based specialist watchmaker set up by two masters of mechnical movement in the field, Enrico Barbasini and Michel Navas. For two of the intervening ten years, the Tambour Carpe Diem featured in this 1'30" spot has been in the making, and its startling revelation burst onto the 'haute watches' scene as an instantly coveted creative classic in March 2021 - a debut accompanied by collective gasps such as may be surprised from you as you watch the ad... The house itself describes the watch as 'a one-of-a-kind vanitas-inspired piece. With the push of a button, the Tambour’s automata reveal the time through a clever interplay of the dial’s miniature skull and snake while emitting Horace’s famous words 'Carpe Diem'.' "We wanted to bring to the jacquemart our vision of the 21st century with all the energy and creativity characteristic of our brand since it began producing watches in 2002," explained Navas, master watchmaker at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. A jacquemart is a time-telling device such as a hammer striking the bell on a clocktower, and is usually decorative in wrist watches. Judge for yourselves whether the Tambour Carpe Diem is a step too far in dark humour or a fabulous reminder of living life to the full. Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem, haute watches, spectacular luxury watches, luxury wristwatch, horological collections 2024-02-13T16:01:06Z https://addvertising.org/drive-and-daring. https://www.youtube.com/embed/e-r7gp51KQU https://www.youtube.com/embed/e-r7gp51KQU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e-r7gp51KQU/hqdefault.jpg Drive and daring Elliptical ad from Cadillac, picking up on young people's desire to make the world a better place. car, automobile, luxury cars, spirit of adventure, innovation 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/sparkle-markle-and-plastic-waste. https://youtu.be/lfjSTjqDMY8 https://youtu.be/lfjSTjqDMY8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lfjSTjqDMY8/hqdefault.jpg Sparkle, Markle and plastic waste A sparkling campaign for the royal wedding 2018 from SodaStream - fun to watch however you feel about hats! With Britain's Prince Harry, now sixth in line to the throne, and his American fiancee Megham Markle about to exchange vows, brands from Lego building blocks to Tyrrell's crisps were pulling out the stops to get in on the action. This sparkler stands out for uniting the branding idea - watch it and tell us what you think - with a call to action on a very urgent issue. And if you're not a monarchist, well, you may want to hand it to the royal couple for ensuring that the money raised went to a good cause. RoyalSodaStream, royal wedding 2018, Harry and Meghan, Surfers against Sewage, Harry and Meghan charities, plastic waste 2022-11-24T04:02:59Z https://addvertising.org/family-insurance-tinged-with-toilet-humour. https://youtu.be/NKs8Ec3mp7o https://youtu.be/NKs8Ec3mp7o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NKs8Ec3mp7o/hqdefault.jpg Family insurance tinged with toilet humour You have to watch this insurance one from Singapore through for the whole two minutes or so to get the full impact before judging - which is exactly the message of the ad itself, i.e. not to judge too quickly. We'll probably all relate to aspects of this ad, which even manages to debunk the issue of men leaving the toilet seat up with humour. Like it? NTUC Income Singapore, family insurance, marriage stereotypes, relationships, BBH Singapore 2019-05-02T05:23:19Z https://addvertising.org/santa-punishes-naughty-girl-cardi-b-see-how-she-strikes-back. https://youtu.be/Xp2QxHVOTDI https://youtu.be/Xp2QxHVOTDI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xp2QxHVOTDI/hqdefault.jpg Santa punishes naughty girl Cardi B - see how she strikes back! It's the giving season, and US rapper, songwriter, actress, and television personality Cardi B is not letting Father Christmas get away with any of his traditional judgments! Check out how she shakes up the festive season with a Cardi Carol, and a Twerk Shop for the Christmas elves to wrap gifts in... Sparkling stuff from fizzy drinks giant Pepsi in its seasonal cash giveaway. Fun or inappropriate? You decide! Vote or rate it. Pepsi, Cardi B in commercials, Cardi Carol, Cardi's Twerk Shop, cash giveaway, VaynerMedia, Christmas 2019, best Christmas ads, 2020-02-21T01:38:36Z https://addvertising.org/barbie-virtually-re-brands-reality. https://youtu.be/pBk4NYhWNMM https://youtu.be/pBk4NYhWNMM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pBk4NYhWNMM/hqdefault.jpg Barbie virtually re-brands reality And Ken goes along for the ride. Hitherto non-living legend Barbie comes to life in what looks like being a major summer blockbuster this year - a Greta Gerwig movie named after the 60-something doll. It's crammed with top talent, including the iconic Helen Mirren and comedy king Will Ferrell. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star as dolls-come-to-life Barbie and Ken. What do you think of the official trailer, which cleverly tells us that whether we love Barbie or hate her, "this movie is for you". If that's not casting the net wide enough, what is? Barbie has proved a controversial figure over the years since her birth in March, 1959, largely due to a body type which became associated with objectification of women. However, the first doll to emulate grown-up women, rather than a helpless little figure needing care, continues to evolve and not just keep up with the times but enjoy raging success: It's estimated that 100 Barbie dolls - now available in a range of appearances - is sold every minute across the world. This trailer seems to indicate that the movie has some aces up its sleeve in terms of keeping up with the times too as virtual and traditional reality clash in a rose-tinted world of firm fun. It had racked up 24+ million views on YouTube at time of writing, just five days after its release. "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place," explains the trailer blurb. "Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken." Male doll Ken was actually created a couple of years after Barbie, in 1961. Both dolls are named after the children of American businesswoman Ruth Handler - credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration - and her husband Kenneth, a co-founder of the toy company Mattel. Barbie movie trailer 2023, Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, virtual reality, children's toys, Greta Gerwig, Mattel, comedy movies 2023, Warner Bros Pictures 2023-12-28T10:21:49Z https://addvertising.org/mps-wanted-experienced-harassers-accepted. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/106/medium/WEP_Pestminster_image_2_resized.jpg?1570925537 'MPs wanted: Experienced harassers accepted' 2019-10-13T00:17:32Z https://addvertising.org/mexican-revenge-ai-plus-street-vendors-equals-challenge-to-us-fast-food-chains. https://youtu.be/9TPcDJwMKGk https://youtu.be/9TPcDJwMKGk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9TPcDJwMKGk/hqdefault.jpg Mexican Revenge: AI plus street vendors equals challenge to US fast food chains "The American fast food culture has appropriated Mexican food, making it.... simply worse," is the opening gambit in this campaign. Behind it is the world's largest bakery, Grupo Bimbo. Mouth-watering, tongue-in-cheek and just plain cheeky, the ad unfolds how it deployed artificial intelligence (AI) to help Mexico's thousands of food street vendors both challenge pre-conceptions and promote their own creations. Generative AI such as ChatGPT is on everyone's lips as it evolves at a runaway pace, and platforms like Midjourney provide the means to source, select and blend unimaginable quantities of pre-existing photos and text for 'creative' purposes. Where it will all lead remains to be seen. What do you think of the Bimbo effort? The ‘Greatest Guide to Hotdogs and Hamburgers’ produced more than 8,000 personalised signs for the vendors who traditionally use Bimbo bread and bun products for their servings, enabling them to stand out among the globally known US fast food chain names.The AI was use partly to infuse the creations with the style of local Mexican artists. Mexico Bimbo, Bimbo The Greatest Guide, Mexican street food, AI promotes Mexican street vendors, artificial intelligence Mexico street food, IPG Vector B 2023-05-23T10:28:50Z https://addvertising.org/ed-sheeran-floats-and-wins-hearts-in-persian-azizam-music-video. https://youtu.be/q_48vyHWls4 https://youtu.be/q_48vyHWls4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q_48vyHWls4/hqdefault.jpg Ed Sheeran floats and wins hearts in Persian 'Azizam' music video English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, 34, says of his new CD single: "We filmed this across USA (and a bit in Ipswich) whilst promoting the song this month. it was an amazing atmosphere wherever we went, i wanted to reflect that with the video. big up Liam Pethick for pulling out all the stops and making this video so good, and all the fans that went to see the pink hearts all around the world". As explained by YouTube viewers who are loving the Persian / Iranian vibe of the track, the Persian (Farsi) word 'Azizam' translates as 'my dear or 'my beloved, and is commonly as a term of endearment among friends and family as well as between romantic partners. According to The Guardian, Sheeran's catchy new cross-cultural collaboration inolves "musicians playing Middle Eastern instruments – ghatam, daf, santur – as well as the Citizens of the World Choir, which is made up of refugees". Ed Sheeran 'Azizam' Pink Heart Video, Persian music, Iranian culture, Middle Eastern music, Farsi, cross-cultural pop music, 2025 music videos 2025-04-04T10:36:39Z https://addvertising.org/heineken-urges-employees-candidates-to-go-places. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UtoyMEFKb6o https://www.youtube.com/embed/UtoyMEFKb6o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UtoyMEFKb6o/hqdefault.jpg Heineken urges employees/candidates to Go Places Employers are reputed to spend 10 seconds or less looking at a candidate's CV. In this spot, Heineken's banking on employees or candidates spending 1'12" to get inspired to join their Go Places campaign, which the ad doesn't really outline. The link takes the interested to a page which says, "Let's see some ID" and requires your date of birth to proceed. Has this bouncer-style approach been tailored for a certain age group? Does it work for you - are you thinking, what a great place to work - or is it off-putting? Would it be more effective to start the spot at 0.34/00.35 as he busts through the door? There's a whole HR campaign with tests and 'interviews' behind it. working at heineken, heineken jobs UK, cloudfactory, wefilm, employer branding 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/what-makes-a-house-a-home. https://www.youtube.com/embed/y9mRJyHjqUw https://www.youtube.com/embed/y9mRJyHjqUw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y9mRJyHjqUw/hqdefault.jpg What makes a house a home? Depends who you are, obvs. But yeah, it's gonna be lerv really, isn't it? A heart-warming one-minute story here in an elliptical approach to property. Siltanen & Partners LA, Coldwell Banker, adopt-a-pet.com, real estate agency finds homes for dogs, homes for dogs project 2017 2026-01-06T17:07:24Z https://addvertising.org/harry-styles-and-free-spirited-family-amid-romantic-ruins. https://youtu.be/-lEfgbkpOSg https://youtu.be/-lEfgbkpOSg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-lEfgbkpOSg/hqdefault.jpg Harry Styles and free-spirited 'family' amid romantic ruins Whimsical, haunting images of past and present, with singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles leading a cast of free-spirited 'family' members in this ad for Gucci's universal fragrance Mémoire d'Une Odeur. He's joined by Harris Reed (designer); Zumi Rosow (designer and musician); Ariana Papademetropoulos (artist); Stanislas Klossowski de Rola (actor and musician); Olimpia Dior (artist); Leslie Winer (modelzumi and musician); and models Thomas Riguelle, Tex Santos-Shaw, Tessa Bruinsma, Olga Zapivokhina, Oleg Ulrich, Matïss Rucko, Mae Lapres, William Valente, Katea Gramma, Unia Pakhomova, Ellia Sophia, Elibeidy Dani Martinez, and Cheikh Tall. What effect does the ad have on you? Does it inspire you to try the fragrance? Gucci Mémoire d'Une Odeur, Harry Styles for Gucci, universal fragrance, Alessandro Michele 2019-08-02T14:11:24Z https://addvertising.org/the-y. https://youtu.be/IbJQsbrwos0 https://youtu.be/IbJQsbrwos0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IbJQsbrwos0/hqdefault.jpg The Y The YMCA, which stands for the Young Men's Christian Association published this "Y: US" advert that shows the social issues that the United States of America is currently facing. The message of their advert is to let people know that the YMCA is a place for people of all kinds to come and rebuild the community that is falling apart. How does the message in this YMCA advert make you feel? YMCA, Y:US 2018-06-03T13:03:44Z https://addvertising.org/equal-pay-day-dick-handshakes-campaign-lampoons-trust-symbolism. https://youtu.be/oi3DaEIuVkU https://youtu.be/oi3DaEIuVkU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oi3DaEIuVkU/hqdefault.jpg Equal Pay Day 'dick handshakes' campaign lampoons trust symbolism Equal Pay Day was established to symbolise how far into the current year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. The date varies each year according to the latest available statistics, but usually indicates between two and three extra months of work to represent the fact that women are generally paid lower wages than men. Of course, the figures themselves and how they are presented, are mechanisms open to interpretation, but the drive to establish parity continues. What do you think of this campaign, which moots the notion that men trust each other simply because they are men, i.e. have a penis? The slang term 'dick' is used to mean both penis, and perjoratively to signify that someone is unpleasant or stupid. Hence the aptness of the soundtrack song which accompanies the striking visuals around women being excluded from this particular circle of trust. Whether you think this ad is hilarious, or offensive, or something else entirely, feel free to have your say here - ADDS was created to encourage public discussion around advertising and marketing campaigns. Equal Pay Day, pay parity, women paid less than men, pay equality, Czar.BE, mortierbrigade 2023-03-14T10:07:42Z https://addvertising.org/plenty-of-xmess-in-kitchen-roll-seasonal-tales. https://youtu.be/zYkZw9KMlgs https://youtu.be/zYkZw9KMlgs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zYkZw9KMlgs/hqdefault.jpg Plenty of Xmess in kitchen roll seasonal tales... Don't watch this one if you're a bit squeamish, or a Christmas addict who loves it all to be sparkling lights, colourful tinsel and perfectly roasted turkey. Clue: the soundtrack is 'Love Hurts', performed by Nazareth. Most of us like to have paper towels to hand in the kitchen area or just around the home - and why? To clear up our messes and accidents, usually. Kitchen roll manufacturer Plenty has put a different spin on its Christmas campaign after the ravages of COVID-19, highlighting the Xmess rather than the Xmas in a blackly-humoured but curiously caring tale of one household's seasonal celebrations. ‘Love is stronger than spilled gravy and baby vomit. And so is Plenty’, is the company message. With coronavirus-related restrictions changing the goal-posts from one day to the next, you may be wondering how so many people can gather together - and indoors, to boot - but in more generic terms, what do you think of the 1'36" unfolding 'celebration' depicted? A bit too grim for your taste as we all try to make a workable plan, or good fun and very real? Essity, Plenty kitchen roll, Christmas ads 2020, Steve Rogers director, AMV BBDO 2022-02-10T18:38:37Z https://addvertising.org/giorgio-armani-melds-sensuality-and-strength-for-fw22-23-men-s-collection. https://youtu.be/o8p9IO1XIFY https://youtu.be/o8p9IO1XIFY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o8p9IO1XIFY/hqdefault.jpg Giorgio Armani melds sensuality and strength for FW22-23 Men's Collection Sometimes we just like to post one that catches our eye for no particular reason except that it's, em, really eye-catching. Do you agree that this 45-second campaign by Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani fits that description? The power of the ocean united with powerful images of healthy, active young men for the fall/winter 2022/23 collection. Unafraid to depict the sea and shore in the shades of grey and beige that define the Armani fashion palate, the ad embodies sensuality and strength against a backdrop of autuman chill. Founded in 1975, the brand defined by youthful, timeless elegance brought in €4.2 billion (£3.5bn) in 2019 across its various offshoots, which now include homeware. “The idea of ‘youthful’ hasn’t changed,” says Armani, now 88 and still involved in the running of his empire. “It’s still as valid today. It’s the attitude that needs to be youthful.” Giorgrio Armani Mens Collection FW22-23, Armani menswear autumn 2022, mens haute couture, Mert and Marcus, fashion photography, luxury mens fashion 2022-09-22T09:01:31Z https://addvertising.org/rspca-calls-on-us-all-to-respect-animal-welfare. https://youtu.be/F6Va1u5OMqY https://youtu.be/F6Va1u5OMqY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F6Va1u5OMqY/hqdefault.jpg RSPCA calls on us all to RESPECT animal welfare For more than two centuries, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has been pushing boundaries and raising standards to help animals live fairer and better lives. In this campaign, the charity, which operates in England and Wales, touches on the growing challenges faced worldwide with a view to inspiring everyday acts of kindness for animals. “In the 200 years since we were founded, we’ve changed attitudes, behaviours and laws towards animals and, as a society, we have revolutionised the way we think, feel and act towards them. But between intensive farming, climate change and urbanisation, and the ongoing cost of living crisis, animals are now facing some of the biggest challenges ever. "As an organisation, we have a critical role to play, but we can’t do it alone," says Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive, RSPCA. "We need as many people as possible to join us to help create a better world for all animals. Because a world that’s better for animals is a better world for us all." The magnitude of the crisis for animal welfare is such that we need everyone, not just the traditional animal advocates, to join in and help the RSPCA. With For Every Kind, the charity wants to help nudge each and every one up the scale of animal welfare, one kind action at a time. Central to this campaign is the 2-minute film, which portrays a wide and wild range of animals, from battery chickens to abandoned kittens, from lobsters about to be served at a restaurant to dogs left in hot cars, all singing along the iconic Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” track, asking for just “a little respect”. Featuring the voices of RSPCA’s celebrity ambassadors actor Brian Blessed, Wildlife TV Presenter and Conservationist Chris Packham, champion ballroom dancer and TV judge Shirley Ballas, JLS singer and TV presenter JB Gill and Staying Relevant podcast co-host Pete Wicks, the ad encapsulates a vision for animals that’s more needed than ever. What do you think of the initiative? RSPCA RESPECT, animal welfare, intensive farming, environment, animal cruelty, Raine Allen-Miller, Somesuch, AMV BBDO 2024-04-19T12:57:46Z https://addvertising.org/snacks-for-inclusion. https://www.youtube.com/embed/iFumJXP6s1w https://www.youtube.com/embed/iFumJXP6s1w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iFumJXP6s1w/hqdefault.jpg Snacks for inclusion U.S. crackers ad showing mini-story of inclusion. Honey Maid, family, snacks, healthy, society 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/ldr-takes-on-new-meaning-this-valentine-s-day. https://youtu.be/AaYzV5tokG4 https://youtu.be/AaYzV5tokG4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AaYzV5tokG4/hqdefault.jpg LDR takes on new meaning this Valentine's Day Ever been in a long distance relationship (LDR)? You might agree with one of the protagonists in this four-minute film, questioning whether an LDR is even a real relationship. Many people refuse to look beyond their immediate geographical area for love. But the COVID-19 coronavirus brought restrictions and conditions that affected pretty much everyone's relationships, as this story relates. How do we interpret and respond to what's beyond our control? The commercial is for Kwentong Jollibee, a fast food chain in the Phillipines set up in 1975 which has thrived into a multinational by incorporating American eating influences while maintaining local fare. The brand's ads are becoming as popular as the products, raacking up millions on YouTUbe and other platforms. What do you think of this one, part of Jollibee's Valentine Series based on true stories of heartbreak, love, loss and learning? Kwentong Jollibee Valentine Series, Valentine's Day 2021, long distance relationships, lockdown relationships, how strong is long distance love, McCann World Group, Philippines romance 2021-02-09T14:35:19Z https://addvertising.org/jon-hamm-mad-at-exclusion-from-apple-tv. https://youtu.be/VD3wy3drkyA https://youtu.be/VD3wy3drkyA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VD3wy3drkyA/hqdefault.jpg Jon Hamm mad at exclusion from Apple TV+... Here's a guy who appears to have it all but is just plain irked by seeing so many other celebrity names up on that screen, and not his.... Dollops of humour are a special treat for fans of US actor Jon Hamm, who starred as advertising maestro Don Draper in the long-running series 'Mad Men'. What do you think of this one-minute, tongue-in-cheek message from Apple TV+ streaming service, in which all kinds of household names appear on the screen as part of the service's broad-raning output? Clever way to get the point across? The campaign was released as Hamm himself was filming the Amazon series 'Good Omens' in Glasgow, Scotland with fellow thesp Michael Sheen. Both AppleTV+ and Amazon are part of the trend for original films, shows and series that are available to view as part of their paid offers. Hamm fans are enjoying his humorous chagrin in this new ad. Apple TV+ Jon Hamm, Hollywood actors in ads, Jon Hamm commercial, streaming services, TBWA\Media Arts Lab 2023-05-11T09:39:48Z https://addvertising.org/your-most-personal-trainer. https://youtu.be/ZB73BRA9RKc https://youtu.be/ZB73BRA9RKc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZB73BRA9RKc/hqdefault.jpg 'Your most personal trainer' Billed as 'Your most personal trainer', this device by Elvie aims to help strengthen Kegel, or pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises have long been recommended to post-natal and post-menopausal women to prevent or control urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor problems. How do you feel about this ad? Does it strike a useful note for normalising conversation around the tricky topic of incontinence, or is it a bit too smiley and sanitised? It's a very different approach from this other ad by Elvie for their breast pumps: https://addvertising.org/elvie-these-are-not-udders-they-re-my-boobs. The company aims to improve women's lives through the use of technology - as you can see from the ad, the Elvie Trainer works using bluetooth and an app. If you're interested and live in the UK, you may be able to get a referral to receive one from the NHS. Elvie Trainer, femtech, incontinence, pelvic floor exercises, kegel exercises, health tech, womens health 2019-06-03T11:20:45Z https://addvertising.org/michelle-monaghan-diamonds-aren-t-something-i-get-tired-of. https://youtu.be/L1YD0nq6TZc https://youtu.be/L1YD0nq6TZc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L1YD0nq6TZc/hqdefault.jpg Michelle Monaghan: "Diamonds aren't something I get tired of!" US actress Michelle Monaghan, know for movie roles from 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' (2005) to 2016's 'Patriots Day' reveals "a very beautiful part" of her family's history as she recounts her relationship with diamonds in this two-minute film. The footage is shot in a Los Angeles garden with orange trees and stone walls forming a contrasting background for the showcasing of the sparklers on display. Do you think the setting works? We're used to seeing diamonds displayed under strong artificial lights, where their dazzling quality shows to great advantage, but perhaps the simplicity of natural sunlight and an outdoor environment works just as well? The 'Diamond Diaries' campaign is for the Only Natural Diamonds Council, which aims to educate and protect purchasers about supplying diamond companies and processes while "promoting ethical, social and environmental standards". Only Natural Diamonds Council, diamonds ads, Michelle Monaghan, Hollywood actors in ads 2020-11-17T12:30:05Z https://addvertising.org/black-dandy-fashion-meets-louis-vuitton-at-the-met. https://youtu.be/hoQSQaZky7w https://youtu.be/hoQSQaZky7w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hoQSQaZky7w/hqdefault.jpg Black dandy fashion meets Louis Vuitton at The Met Classic travel and fashion house Louis Vuitton (LV), whose philosophy is centred around "fashion in the context of culture", here presents its sponsorship of 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', an exhibition reflecting a book about Black dandyism. This footage - featuring House Ambassadors and Friends of the House Callum Turner, Lisa, Pusha T, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Henry Taylor, Future, Malcolm Washington and Jeremy Allen White - displays The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition at The Met – exploring sartorial style through the lens of dandyism. The Costume Institute, which sits within The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City, is dedicated to the history, evolution, and impact of fashion and clothing. LV's Men’s Creative Director and co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala Pharrell Williams is behind the bespoke looks created for the presentation. The 2025 Met Gala x Louis Vuitton, Black dandyism, dandy fashion culture, The Met Gala 2025, Pharrell Williams 2025-05-09T10:36:50Z https://addvertising.org/booking-com-turns-on-emotions-with-live-curious. https://youtu.be/lAa0fsnRCZI https://youtu.be/lAa0fsnRCZI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lAa0fsnRCZI/hqdefault.jpg Booking.com turns on emotions with 'Live Curious' What do you think of this 20-second 'Wonder' ad? Do you realise what it's for before the text explains that it's from digital travel leader Booking.com? Set to the strains of Yazoo’s ‘Only You’, it's part of a series of spots aimed at illustrating the range of emotions travel can evoke in us. Unexpected? Booking.com Live Curious, rental car comparison, travel, seniors in ads, adamandeveDDB 2019-07-01T09:27:03Z https://addvertising.org/we-ve-all-been-called-too-something-right. https://youtu.be/DxfbeI34_XI https://youtu.be/DxfbeI34_XI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DxfbeI34_XI/hqdefault.jpg We've all been called 'too' something, right? Even if it's by ourselves. Directed by Grammy-nominated Marco Prestini, this very watchable and slightly intriguing picks up on that in this Spring Summer 2019 fashion ad for Zalando, one of Europe's biggest online retailers. It recommends that we all #StandByYourStyle. Love it? Even - or especially - that bit in the supermarket? You can't please everyone all of the time, so why bother trying, argues Zalando, which offers the latest fashion trends from some 2,000 international brands with free delivery and free returns. SS 2019 fashion, Zalando, online retail, DIVISION Paris, Marco Prestini 2019-03-26T07:51:11Z https://addvertising.org/brad-pitt-rolls-in-the-sand. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bqhezd0mRL4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bqhezd0mRL4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bqhezd0mRL4/hqdefault.jpg Brad Pitt rolls in the sand A treat for Brad Pitt fans - 2'22" of the 53-year-old actor running loose in the national parks of the USA. The shoot by U.S. photographer Ryan McGinley promotes Brad's interview with GQ Style after his split from actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie. Ryan McGinley, Brad Pitt commercials, ad promoting interview, publishing crossovers, GQ Style cover summer 2017 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/off-the-back-of-a-lorry-big-brother-watch-re-plays-ministers-vaccine-passport-quotes. https://youtu.be/43Xz6uJFHrY https://youtu.be/43Xz6uJFHrY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/43Xz6uJFHrY/hqdefault.jpg Off the back of a lorry: Big Brother Watch re-plays ministers' 'vaccine passport' quotes As the debate around freedom of speech, movement, and personal choice hots up worldwide, Britain's Big Brother Watch (BBW) took a digital billboard campaign to College Green, a public park close to Parliament: the trailer-mounted screen reminded ministers of their previous comments refuting the notion of introducing so-called 'vaccine passports', or Covid passes. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid was filmed being whisked away into a car as the billboard played behind him on College Green. The billboard plays a clip from a February BBC interview in which Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi claims: “We are not looking at a vaccine passport for the domestic economy. That’s not how we do things in the UK. We do them by consent. And it would be discriminatory.” The day after the College Green billboard campaign, Zahawi said the pass scheme - which refuses admittance to certain venues to members of the public unless they can show they have received two Covid jabs - "goes against everything I believe in" as he announced it would come into effect. His announcement was reportedly met with fury by some Conservative MPs, who dubbed the scheme "discriminatory" and a "load of rubbish". Earlier in the week, Big Brother Watch had projected giant protest campaign slogans such as 'No Covid Passes' onto the Parliament building itself. BBW says that "82 MPs have signed Big Brother Watch’s pledge opposing “the divisive and discriminatory use of Covid status certification to deny individuals access to general services, businesses or jobs, including 44 Conservative MPs." The BBW lorry billboard blasted Covid passes as “divisive, discriminatory and wrong”, and provided information on how people can take action against the move. What do you think of this kind of 'guerrilla' campaign? Disruptive and OTT? Sadly necessary given the current developments? Good old healthy debate vital to any functioning democracy? Big Brother Watch, Parliament protest against covid passes, UK ministers lies, anti-Covid passes, UK social activism, No Covid passports, Covid passport activism, democracy in Britain 2021-09-09T09:17:33Z https://addvertising.org/czysta-magia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-GXX2wdawo https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-GXX2wdawo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F-GXX2wdawo/hqdefault.jpg Czysta magia Czrownice wylatuja na przejazdzke - piekny lot! Na pytanie meza - gdzie bylas - odpowiada "nie pytaj, to moja tajemnica "....To za zaczarowane chwile z piwem Karmi" piwo, relax, czarownice,miotly, zaczarowane chwile 2018-06-16T18:19:44Z https://addvertising.org/when-i-m-64-sir-paul-mccartney-donates-beatles-classic-to-help-save-the-chimps. https://youtu.be/ThT3JJfLexs https://youtu.be/ThT3JJfLexs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ThT3JJfLexs/hqdefault.jpg 'When I'm 64': Sir Paul McCartney donates Beatles classic to help Save the Chimps Many of us will be familiar with the Beatles classic 'When I'm 64'. What do you think of his donation of its use in this Save the Chimps for this campaign, reminding us that chimpanzees can live into their 60s? The aim is for fans to add their donations to those of animal welfare donors to contribute to their lifetime care at the organisation's Florida sanctuary. Save the Chimps says it is "one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world whose mission is to provide refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Save the Chimps offers life-long care for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, the pet trade, and entertainment industry". It was founded by the late Carole Noon in 1997 in response to the U.S. Air Force’s announcement that it would no longer conduct research on chimpanzees. Outraged over the treatment and conditions that these chimpanzees had endured, Dr. Noon sued the Air Force on behalf of the captive chimpanzees and gained permanent custody of twenty-one chimps. According to the organisation's website, she and co-founder Jon Stryker of the Arcus Foundation worked together to purchase 150 acres in Fort Pierce, Florida and designed a state-of-the-art chimpanzee sanctuary, including a three-acre island home complete with hills, shelter, and climbing structures. Sir Paul McCartney, himself now 80 and said to be the richest musician in the world, says that he wrote the song 'When I'm 64' when he was about 15 and it was worked into a full track when his own father, Jim, turned 64 in 1966. It tells the tale of young man looking ahead with concern about the longevity and quality of his relationships in the onset of old age. "Back then I wasn’t necessarily looking to be a rock ‘n’ roller," Sir Paul reportedly said. "When I wrote ‘When I’m 64’ I thought I was writing a song for Sinatra". Is this campaign an effective blend of classic song with humanitarian purpose? Save the Chimps When I'm 64, chimpanzee sanctuary Florida, Sir Paul McCartney and Save the Chimps, animal welfare 2023-03-27T11:10:37Z https://addvertising.org/who-says-we-can-t-have-it-all. https://youtu.be/qlHcqyOOCg4 https://youtu.be/qlHcqyOOCg4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qlHcqyOOCg4/hqdefault.jpg Who says we can't have it all? Created in 2017 by a British duo, DASH aimed to help reduce food waste by using mis-shapen fruit and veg to flavour canned sparkling water. "By using real wonky fruit that others say no to, we’re able to make natural soft drinks with no sugar, no calories and no sweetener. From the knobbly peaches in our peach sparkling water to the squashed limes that go into our Lime DASH, our misshapen fruit is what makes our soft drinks so special," explains the B-corp company. What to you think of their step into the world of TV/screen advertising? The idea behind this ad is to turn the tables on ever-present restrictions and bring true refreshment to how we live life. DASH The Drink That Has It All, fizzy drinks, healthy sodas, healthy sparkling drinks, Somesuch, The Or 2025-07-06T08:59:01Z https://addvertising.org/haircuts-for-the-homeless. https://youtu.be/lhNmtKnxIqA https://youtu.be/lhNmtKnxIqA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lhNmtKnxIqA/hqdefault.jpg Haircuts for the homeless In the run-up to Christmas 2018, the UK's National Lottery reminds us what some of the National Lottery, Haircuts4Homeless, lottery causes, homeless people UK, adam&eveDDB 2018-11-12T10:34:26Z https://addvertising.org/australian-elections-how-to-vote-2025-parody. https://youtu.be/zXHq04W0kBs https://youtu.be/zXHq04W0kBs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zXHq04W0kBs/hqdefault.jpg Australian elections: 'How To Vote 2025' parody (Do not watch this if you dislike sweary language). Australia goes to the polls in early May for federal elections. All 150 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 seats in the Senate will be contested. This openly satirical ad explains how the preferential voting system works. It's underpinned by various frustrations, but many of those whose nations run on so-called first-past-the-post voting - such as the UK, and USA - express envy at a better working system than one which they say squashes the population further and further into elections dominated by a two-party dynamic, crushing democratic evolution. What do you think of the ad? Honest Government Ad How To Vote 2025, Australian elections 2025, political satire, preferential voting, Juice Media 2025-04-30T08:42:07Z https://addvertising.org/billie-eilish-talks-tech-positivity-on-behalf-of-gen-z. https://youtu.be/Uj-zpXspfxQ https://youtu.be/Uj-zpXspfxQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uj-zpXspfxQ/hqdefault.jpg Billie Eilish talks tech positivity on behalf of Gen Z How many times do we hear/express criticism of generations growing up stuck to their screens? This two-minute campaign strikes back via the powerful voice of US singer/songwriter Billie Eilish, and images showing that when young people are staring at their screens, they are usually engaged in topics that interest them from climate change to data privacy - and are taking action to make the future a better one through tech positivity. “We all have the potential to make a positive impact on our planet, and I’m hopeful our generation will use their platforms to collaborate and communicate, and make a difference," says the five-times Grammy winner. Do you like the tone of the spot for Deutsche Telekom, Europe's largest communications provider? Does it make a good point without being too strident? "Billie's is the voice of this generation, her music and words are very important to Gen Z," says music video director Vincent Haycock, who was behind the lens to capture the message, particularly relevant in post-Covid-19 coronavirus times. Deutsche Telekom What We Do Next, Generation Z tech usage, better future, tech positivity, young people for positive change, young demand data privacy Vincent Haycock, Saatchi & Saatchi London 2022-05-04T23:40:22Z https://addvertising.org/you-re-hotter-when-you-chill. https://youtu.be/BWDzvfUlLrM https://youtu.be/BWDzvfUlLrM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BWDzvfUlLrM/hqdefault.jpg "You're hotter when you chill" In line with other recent ads around the concept of masculinity, this 35-second spot gently highlights to over-eager men trying to impress their audience that they're going to get a better result by 'chilling' than with over-the-top showing off. Men's hygiene products company Axe is behind it. Do you think it's a good way to dial down on inappropriate behaviour and help men understand that they don't need to try too hard, they can just be their real selves? Axe Whoa Whoa Whoa, masculinity, male behaviour, men in ads, MullenLowe, Ponce Buenos Aires 2019-03-22T07:57:37Z https://addvertising.org/private-jets-for-pampered-pets. https://youtu.be/g9kJZz7X6yA https://youtu.be/g9kJZz7X6yA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g9kJZz7X6yA/hqdefault.jpg Private jets for pampered pets High-flying pets get to show off the attributes of a VistaJet private 'plane for those of us concerned about the whole family travelling in comfort and style. The rest of us can enjoy gawping at the classy interior and imagining being able to fly this way one day - or do you have a different reaction altogether? Let us know with a comment or by rating with the gold star system! VistaJet, private jet ads, luxury aviation, Urban Paws UK 2020-03-22T10:09:50Z https://addvertising.org/makes-buying-a-car-look-like-a-walk-in-the-park. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uv1EyRjgZeo https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uv1EyRjgZeo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uv1EyRjgZeo/hqdefault.jpg Makes buying a car look like a walk in the park Well, a run in the woods, then. British platform Carwow uses Nature with a touch of menace to whip up interest in its model, whereby potential car purchasers appear to be both the hunter and the hunted.... What do you think? Cool ad or a bit confusing? Creature of London agency, Carwow, car buying tamed, car purchasing platform, UK buying a car 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/flippin-heck-world-s-first-full-size-motor-drive-humanoid-robot-does-a-somersault. https://youtu.be/V1LyWsiTgms https://youtu.be/V1LyWsiTgms https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V1LyWsiTgms/hqdefault.jpg Flippin' heck! World's first full-size motor drive humanoid robot does a somersault You're likely to be impressed, horrified, disappointed, or excited about this. Personally I'm struck by the fact that this humanoid robot is, at 50 kg, slightly lighter than I am, and about 20 cms taller - in other words, relatable to a certain extent. The similarities end there. I'm pretty sure robots 'know' a lot more than I do, and I'm absolutely certain I have never completed a back flip or any other kind of somersault. Oh, and I'm differently fuelled: the Unitree H1 uses an electric motor. What makes this demonstration stand out is that other 'flipping' humanoid robots developed by companies like Boston Dynamics (owned by Hyundai) have been aided by hydraulics. As reported by newatlas.com: "After setting a new world speed record for humanoid robots earlier this month, China's Unitree is now claiming another. Its latest H1 bipedal takes the title for first to perform a standing backflip without the use of hydraulics". How do they do it? With electric motors and deep reinforcement learning, obvs. Try and keep up! Newatlas explains that the H1 relies solely on in-house M107 electric joint motors, each of which boasts 360 Nm (265.5 lb.ft) of peak torque (also to be found on the company's B2 quadruped). And according to Wikipedia: "Reinforcement learning (RL) is a process in which an agent learns to make decisions through trial and error". Okay. And deep reinforcement learning algorithms incorporate deep learning to solve states which cannot be solved by traditional RL algorithms. We don't all need to be experts, do we? Unitree H1 back flip, Unitree H1 hydraulics-free flip, robotics, humanoid robots, deep reinforcement learning 2024-08-28T11:12:20Z https://addvertising.org/apple-takes-us-into-its-worldwide-developers-conference. https://youtu.be/m0Yb-QZ6zD8 https://youtu.be/m0Yb-QZ6zD8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m0Yb-QZ6zD8/hqdefault.jpg Apple takes us into its Worldwide Developers Conference And there is plenty to see. A three-minute treat for Apple aficionados on what the US tech giant has in store or soon-to-be-in-store, as presented by themselves. One of the most juicy developments from Apple's eagerly awaited and reported Worldwide Developers Conference is the news that Apple is entering the 'buy now, pay later' arena with its upcming Apple Pay Later function, which it says will work anywhere where Apple Pay already works. A boon for its users, but not such great news for the existing market leaders: Sweden's Klarna, US company Affirm and Australia's Clearpay have been feeling the draught already in terms of stock prices. They enjoyed a meteoric rise in a sector that burgeoned during Covid restrictions to global activity worth US$120 billion in 2021. From the consumer point of view, the option may seem very appealing because of the interest-free carrot dangled in front of their noses - an aspect which has put traditional bank loan noses out of joint - but the stick for late payment is a heavy one. Which of the new elements in this ad appeal most to you, and what do you think of the presentation - good informational marketing? Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2022, Apply Pay Later, fintech, buy now pay later sector 2023-06-10T15:43:22Z https://addvertising.org/omega-gold-for-paris-2024-olympic-and-paralympic-games. https://youtu.be/Th7lxTBg96c https://youtu.be/Th7lxTBg96c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Th7lxTBg96c/hqdefault.jpg OMEGA gold for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Official Timekeeper Omega strikes gold itself with this visually striking blend of the physical and the whimsical to mark the Paris Games this summer. French rapper SDM wrote and performed his own original lyrics to the song 'Born to be a Legend' for the soundtrack for 12 Olympian athletes who are Omega ambassadors. The footage was captured in Paris itself, with the athletes filmed on green screen in other locations for the production blend. Renowned for its luxury and tough watches, Omega created a unique Seamaster 300M collector's watch with Paris 2024 and gold detailing to mark the occasion. With performances from: Swimming: Léon Marchand Sprinting: Erriyon Knighton Golf: Céline Boutier Decathlon: Simon Ehammer High Jump: Gianmarco Tamberi Table Tennis: Ma Long Climbing: Micka Mawem Sailing: Pete Burling & Blair Tuke Pole Vault: Mondo Duplantis Sprinting: Shericka Jackson Wheelchair Racing: Marcel Hug Wheelchair Fencing: Bebe Vio OMEGA Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Summer Games 2024 commercials, 2024-08-28T11:08:39Z https://addvertising.org/jessica-chastain-she-taught-me-to-be-an-individual. https://www.youtube.com/embed/diInMUfvAd0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/diInMUfvAd0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/diInMUfvAd0/hqdefault.jpg Jessica Chastain: "She taught me to be an individual" Who is the U.S. actress and producer talking about? Chastain is joined by fellow actors/writers/directors Janine Gavanka, Jennifer Meyer. Alice Braga and Zoe Lister-Jones in this two-minute reflection on a key influence in fashion house Ralph Lauren's #LeadLikeAWoman campaign. What do you think of it? Useful for the gender equality debate, or just jumping on the bandwagon? Ralph Lauren Lead Like a Woman, Hollywood actresses and their mothers, female role models, Jessica Chastain, women's fashion 2018-06-16T18:20:14Z https://addvertising.org/joe-because-i-got-high-michael-gove-spoof. https://youtu.be/kQSbav9GFfI https://youtu.be/kQSbav9GFfI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kQSbav9GFfI/hqdefault.jpg JOE: "Because I got high" - Michael Gove spoof JOE strikes again! Fans of the online spoofer may have seen parodies of the John Lewis Christmas ads, usually involving US and UK politicians, on this site and elsewhere. Now there's a new chuckle-fest out, starring Britain's Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, who looked like a plausible possible successor to Prime Minister Theresa May until his chances were scuppered by accusations of hypocrisy after he admitted to having used cocaine. Tory stalwarts Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt and Jacob Rees-Mogg play entrancing cameo roles. Not exactly an ad, but we admired the editing so much we had to share... JOE.co.uk, political parodies, Michael Gove spoof, Because I Got High, funny videos 2019-06-29T18:02:19Z https://addvertising.org/get-on-yer-bike. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4eOv1Zw1rIw https://www.youtube.com/embed/4eOv1Zw1rIw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4eOv1Zw1rIw/hqdefault.jpg Get on yer bike! British car/bike parts and repair specialist Halfords pumps out the energy in a friends'n'family, mini 'life journey' that's so fast-moving you could find yourself heaving a sigh of relief - or envy - when the 30 seconds are up! ad agency Mother, halfords car and bike servicing, halfords car repairs and services, keeping your bike in good nick, best car and bike repair services 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/ai-reality-show-apes-survival-series-with-a-twist. https://youtu.be/kQR2fjaGA3k https://youtu.be/kQR2fjaGA3k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kQR2fjaGA3k/hqdefault.jpg AI 'reality show' apes survival series - with a twist Here's the 1'30" trailer for what's billed as the world's first AI reality show, created by AiMation Studios. The polar bear looks bored - what do you think of it? How much enthusiasm can we drum up for characters we know don't exist? How is that any different from regular murder shows, justified as entertainment because 'it's just a story'? It may spark fresh thoughts around the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, or it may just look like sophisticated animation that could sink without trace like any other show. But here's the twist: although each AI character has a full psychological background developed by the writers, in the 'reality show' "they are actually going to kill each other, or die trying, and the writers don’t know who, or how, or where this will happen" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/2025/12/07/ai-characters-fight-to-the-death-in-microstreamer-non-player-combat/). Production studios could be licking their lips at the dramatically reduced cost of turning out AI series as opposed to ones using humans, while actors and other crew members in the entertainment business will be wincing. All hangs on the public response. In the broader context, the notion of AI units taking decisions independently once the framework has been set in motion may strike a chill into the hearts of those who want Humanity to survive the AI revolution in healthy, happy shape. Are we coming up with great new ways to entertain ourselves, or killing off the very essence of life? AiMation Studios NON PLAYER COMBAT, AI reality series, artificial intelligence 2025, AI generated content, AI entertainment 2025-12-16T12:36:24Z https://addvertising.org/jessica-alba-gets-zac-efron-out-of-tight-spots-on-five-star-mission. https://youtu.be/8nRDCOmP4UI https://youtu.be/8nRDCOmP4UI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8nRDCOmP4UI/hqdefault.jpg Jessica Alba gets Zac Efron out of tight spots on five-star mission US actress, model and businesswoman Jessica Alba (Max Guevara in 'Dark Angel') launches herself and fellow Hollywood hot property Zac Efron into a whirl of high-octane adventures in this 1'30" footage showcasing the city emirate of Dubai. Efron's unexpected haplessness lead to some amusing one-liners and visuals as the twosome star in a blood-pumping trailer for the newly launched Dubai Presents entertainment platform. The idea is to display the popular shopping and holiday brand as a multi-faceted destination through a series of trailers made in different movie genres. What do you think of this one, Five-Star Mission? Good fun but doesn't make you think any differently of Dubai? An eye-opener that has you reaching for your diary to book a trip? The scenes were shot by 'Cruella' and 'I, Tonya' director Craig Gillespie. "Dubai’s blessed with a litany of great locations to use as a backdrop," said Gillespie. "Together with our leading actors, it made a shoot I’m unlikely to forget in a while.” Dubai Five Star Mission, Jessica Alba, Zac Efron, Hollywood actors in ads, Craig Gillespie, Dubai Presents, agency Mother,UAE travel destinations 2021-08-09T09:31:02Z https://addvertising.org/nhs-we-will-never-share-patient-data-for-marketing-or-insurance-purposes. https://youtu.be/YLi9gh7RyLA https://youtu.be/YLi9gh7RyLA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YLi9gh7RyLA/hqdefault.jpg NHS: 'We will never share' patient data for marketing or insurance purposes Britain's National Health Service (NHS) slipped into a deepening furore as it emerged that it plans to collect hitherto confidential patient data from doctors' general practices (GPs). As the organisation itself described the programme: "The NHS has developed an improved way to collect patient data from general practices. This data is used every day to improve health, care and services through planning and research in England, helping to find better treatments and improve patient care." Many people - especially given ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 situation - would have remained entirely unaware of the move, and would therefore have missed their chance to opt out. Critics were swift to sound the alarm bell, forcing an extension to the original June 23, 2021 date for patients to opt out of what was swiftly dubbed the NHS Data Grab. The pushback sparked the hashtag #nhsdatagrab, a YouTube channel gathering various comments on the issue and some fierce scrutiny such as MP Dawn Butler's question to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: “Are you aware Palantir have links to the discredited Cambridge Analytica?" When Hancock said he didn't think he was aware of links between the US software / data gathering company and the British political consulting outfit, Butler admonished him and offered him an information document on data and democracy to help him get to grips with such a vital issue - https://youtu.be/0KryGPs15as. According to the news channel BBC, "The database will collect information on patients' physical, mental and sexual health, including details of diagnoses, symptoms, test results, medication and immunisations." Concerns centre around privacy and the potential use of such data for commercial and/or socio-political purposes. What do you think of the NHS Digital ad campaign? Does it reassure you that all is well and your data will be safe, or do you have no issue with data-sharing in this context anyway? Do you think the ad should mention the opt-out option available to everyone who does not want to have their data shared in this way? (New deadline September 2021) Are you concerned about increasing evidence that the NHS is not only under-funded but being sold off piecemeal to overseas medical conglomerates? Does this campaign inform you or change your thinking at all? NHS Digital, NHS patient database, GDPR medical, medical records UK, data privacy UK, NHS data scraping, NHS data grab 2021-07-01T09:07:25Z https://addvertising.org/kennedy-candidate-aims-to-restore-usa-as-fearless-land-of-liberty. https://youtu.be/LdQ7VIyqqqU https://youtu.be/LdQ7VIyqqqU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LdQ7VIyqqqU/hqdefault.jpg Kennedy candidate aims to restore USA as "fearless land of liberty" The US presidential elections are due to take place on November 5, 2024, and the race for party candidate is on. Robert F Kennedy Jr speaks direct to camera to stake his claim to the Democratic Party nomination in this ad. RFK Jr is the nephew of late President John F Kennedy (JFK) and son of late US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy (Bobby) - both assassinated, Bobby while campaigning for the Democratic Party presidential candidacy in 1968, five years after JFK's death. The Kennedy family name holds a very special place in US history and beyond. This ad reminds us with word and image of what the earlier scions stood and fell for. RFK Jr, whose campaign for the Democratic nomination is gaining momentum against incumbent President Joe Biden, is an environmental lawyer, politician, and writer. Critics often apply the label 'anti-vax' to his long-standing work in the area of children's health.This campaign looks both forward and back in a broad-ranging appeal to restoring what is good and right in US society as the 69-year-old promises to curb foreign wars and "bring our resources home". RFK Jr also aims to 'clean up the environment and the government', and help citizens "unlearn the reflex of fear" so as to restore the USA as "fearless land of liberty". Fear is something this potential presdiential candidate will be well aware of: he has already referenced the family history of assassinations, and he is uniquely placed in terms of deep familiarity with political process. What do you think of the campaign ad's appeal to peace, unity and prosperity in today's world? The father-of-six is married to his third wife, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actress Cheryl Hines. Robert F Kennedy Jr campaign ad 2023, RFK Jr presidential ad, Kennedy president, political ad campaigns, Joe Biden rival, Democratic Party candidate,US elections November 2024 2024-02-20T02:18:16Z https://addvertising.org/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do. https://youtu.be/kT2rHkHYXJg https://youtu.be/kT2rHkHYXJg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kT2rHkHYXJg/hqdefault.jpg Breaking up is hard to do... ...even if it's only with your old laptop. Most of us have a hard time saying goodbye, and/or dislike change: Currys PC World understands, and tackles the issue by demonstrating just how easy it is to upgrade when you trade in your old laptop with them. Does it ease your pain? Are you a student or parent toying with the idea of saying goodbye as new term approaches? Currys PC World, trading in old laptop, upgrading your laptop, AMV BBDO. computers 2020-01-31T01:17:56Z https://addvertising.org/careful-what-you-forget-while-you-remember-er. https://youtu.be/0LXSb0PQ6HQ https://youtu.be/0LXSb0PQ6HQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0LXSb0PQ6HQ/hqdefault.jpg Careful what you forget while you remember... er... Uber Eats. That's it. The delivery service has pulled out all the celeb stops in this one-minute campaign, but I'm posting it even though we already have the Beckhams-fronted teaser simply because it does have that split-second comic timing and scripting that stand out. Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, USHER, the Beckhams, and Jelly Roll deliver some fun even for those of us who don't give a XXXX about the actual event the commercial was created for. What event? Oh yeah, that would be the 2024 Super Bowl. Wikipedia says: "The First AFL–NFL World Championship Game (known retroactively as Super Bowl I and referred to in contemporaneous reports, including the game's radio broadcast, as the Super Bowl)[5] was an American football game played on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The National Football League (NFL) champion Green Bay Packers defeated the American Football League (AFL) champion Kansas City Chiefs by the score of 35–10". With annual viewership on the big day topping 100-115 million as friends and family gather, it's no wonder the commercials and half-time performances now get almost as much attention as the game itself. This year's 30-second ad slots reportedly cost a blistering US$7 million. Super Bowl 2024 x Uber Eats, Hollywood actos in ads, funny ads, Jennifer Aniston commercial, David Schwimmer ad, USHER in ad, the Beckhams ads, Jelly Roll in commercial, Special Group USA 2024-08-28T11:11:56Z https://addvertising.org/tour-the-total-package-with-captain-jason-chambers. https://youtu.be/YGu-LBVTugs https://youtu.be/YGu-LBVTugs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YGu-LBVTugs/hqdefault.jpg Tour the 'Total Package' with Captain Jason Chambers If you like a spot of naughty innuendo in your commercials, you can do worse than this suggestive little number: TV superyacht captain Jason Chambers of the reality show 'Below Deck' delivers a tongue-in-cheek endorsement for Australian/US underwear Bonds. It's only 30 seconds long, so we'll let you check it out for yourself rather than embark on any more explanation. Feel free to rate/comment on it here at ADDS. “Bonds Total Package is the next generation in men's undies," says the brand. "A design innovation that has already proven to deliver a new level of support since its release last year. We hope round 2 of our cheeky campaign will resonate with men across Australia and help them set sail toward greater comfort". The men's underwear market is growing fast and fiercely competitive. Not only design but also technical innovation in fabrics and physicality have been coming alolng in leaps and bounds. And if you're looking to invest in substance as well as style, know that: "Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the men's underwear market was valued at USD 30.73 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 50.67 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.45% during the forecast period". Now, that's comfortable.... Bonds Total Package, Jason Chambers commercial, superyacht captain Jason Chambers, men's underwear, Bonds underwear, Hanesbrands, Special Group Australia 2023-07-04T07:46:31Z https://addvertising.org/beyonce-delivers-mellow-moon-river-for-tiffany-co. https://youtu.be/ZOXO1Cyu1WY https://youtu.be/ZOXO1Cyu1WY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZOXO1Cyu1WY/hqdefault.jpg Beyoncé delivers mellow 'Moon River' for Tiffany & Co Well, if you're looking for a little early Christmas gift or plain old lasting love token ideas, check out this 'About Love' campaign for high-end jewellers Tiffany & Co. US singer Beyoncé is both model and singer, delivering an acclaimed version of the classic 'Moon River' melody along with her husband, rapper Jay-Z. The couple have been together for some 20 years and have three children. What do you think of the promotion? Admirers say mould-breaker Beyoncé is the perfect match for Tiffany, bringing her own special brand of breath-taking talent and beauty to the iconic jewellery brand, which was established in 1837. Tiffany says the commercial "tells a love story of longing, reunion and a bond that transcends space and time." Agree? Or just love the smooth blend of vocals and visuals, contemporary and classical beauty? Beyonce for Tiffany 7 Co, Beyonce Moon River, Bey n Hova commercial, luxury jewelry, luxury jewellery, Tiffany's jewels 2021-11-11T17:00:56Z https://addvertising.org/dollarshaveclub-com-our-blades-are-f-ing-great. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZUG9qYTJMsI https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZUG9qYTJMsI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZUG9qYTJMsI/hqdefault.jpg DollarShaveClub.com - Our Blades Are F***ing Great How to make a big budget look humble and DIY. a hilarious DIY style advert by Kennedy. Written By: Michael Dubin Directed By: Lucia Aniello shave, razor, kennedy, dollarshaveclub, funnyads 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/mcdonald-s-dead-dad-advert. https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1XM4INk8l8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1XM4INk8l8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S1XM4INk8l8/hqdefault.jpg McDonald's Dead Dad Advert McDonalds 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/clinton-says-hola-to-new-york. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xqSMtoPC7uw https://www.youtube.com/embed/xqSMtoPC7uw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xqSMtoPC7uw/hqdefault.jpg Clinton says hola to New York Clinton-approved TV ad aimed at New York's Spanish speakers (about 25% of the city's population) as key vote approaches. Hillary Clinton, politics, New York, Spanish, espanol 2018-06-17T07:08:59Z https://addvertising.org/american-conspiracy-the-octopus-murders. https://youtu.be/mHcBh4EBudk https://youtu.be/mHcBh4EBudk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mHcBh4EBudk/hqdefault.jpg 'American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders' "If you think that there's stuff going on in the government that you're paying for that you wouldn't like - you're right," says high profile US journalist Chris Cuomo. "And this is an amazing illustration of it." The NewsNation anchor - well known as the anchor for top-ranking shows on TV channels ABC and CNN - is not the only one talking about Netflix documentary series 'American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders'. Filmmaker Christian Hansen says it wasn't intended to be a cliff-hanger but has itself become a form of ongoing investigation into the 1991 death of reporter Danny Casolaro, who was on the trail of a network of corrupt CIA operatives he labeled 'The Octopus'. As reported by Covert Action Magazine in this (not for the squeamish) article - https://covertactionmagazine.com/2024/03/11/netflix-series-on-the-octopus-murders-continues-cover-up-of-reporters-death-and-cia-crimes-he-threatened-to-expose/ - Casolaro concluded the network had used stolen computer software to carry out a wide array of criminal activities tied to the Iran-Contra “Enterprise” and other major political scandals of the 1980s. Those interested in deep state and conspiracy positings / truths may also want to watch Cuomo's discussion with Hansen and director Zachary Treitz in this 5-minute segment: https://youtu.be/7f1lw9GC1lQ. What do you think of the trailer? Does it capture the drama and importance of what's being explored, or is it just sensationalism for a conspiracy-avid public? 'American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders' trailer, Danny Casolaro, deep state, CIA 1980s, documentaries, conspiracy, government agencies 2024-08-28T11:10:43Z https://addvertising.org/santa-meets-and-treats-a-slobber-dog. https://youtu.be/sU_1_ECFB0U https://youtu.be/sU_1_ECFB0U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sU_1_ECFB0U/hqdefault.jpg Santa meets and treats a slobber-dog Who doesn't love a friendly welcome from a household dog? Well, quite a few people, particularly when the pet in question is keen on the face-licking 'kisses'. This unfortunate Santa is treated to some unwanted attentions when he gets stuck in a chimney, but all ends well as he's armed with treats in return.... “We know that the holiday season can be a hectic time for everyone," says petcare brand GREENIES™, "and it’s easy to forget about oral care for our pets. This playful campaign aims to show how the GREENIES brand works to support pet parents by keeping up with their doggy dental routine despite the overwhelming demands of the holiday season.” Well, there's a useful reminder for those of us who welcome the slobber-dogs, those who prefer to hold out - or even throw - a treat from a distance, and those who don't want to forget the family dog when delivering their Christmas gifts to friends. Not to mention those harassed pet parents who, as GREENIES suggest, may need to stock up to avoid any unpleasant whiffs wafting over the festivities. What do you think of the ad? Fun and festive? GREENIES™ Stuck, Greenies Christmas commercial 2023, Christmas ads 2023, dog commercials, canine oral health, dog lovers, pet parents, Mars Petcare, dog dental sticks, adam&eveDDB 2023-12-10T15:04:06Z https://addvertising.org/tesla-optimus-robot-folds-a-shirt. https://youtu.be/cFbK951XkGo https://youtu.be/cFbK951XkGo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cFbK951XkGo/hqdefault.jpg Tesla Optimus robot folds a shirt Elon Musk announced in 2021 that his company Tesla would probably have a prototype humanoid robot built by 2022. Optimus, also known as Tesla Bot, is a conceptual general-purpose robotic humanoid still under development by Tesla, Inc. It's been coming aling in literal leaps and bounds, with occasional glimpses of its capacity to sort coloured blocks, recalibrate its own arms and legs, and do a simple yoga pose. Its latest achievement - folding a shirt - brings its activity into a new focus. This footage of the bot practising its new skill appears to have been staged for release, and is sparking mixed reviews. Some scoff that they can do a darn' sight better than Optimus at this task, and what's the point of training a machine at vast expense to do this? Others point to the long term, and others still insist that the sensitivity of the bot's activity is impressive. What do you make of it all? Oh, and if you want to go and buy an Optimus, Musk has reportedly said that it will cost “much less than $20,000” once it is released. Watch this space.... Or go fold some laundry. Tesla bot, Optimus Tesla, Optimus folds shirt, robots, robotics, humanoid, artificial intelligence, AI 2024-01-18T10:30:35Z https://addvertising.org/dove-flies-into-the-wrinkled-face-of-convention. https://youtu.be/08VbRk9B3j0 https://youtu.be/08VbRk9B3j0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/08VbRk9B3j0/hqdefault.jpg Dove flies into the wrinkled face of convention Here's an ad that probably wouldn't attract our attention in the slightest if it didn't make itself stand out with the poxy 'selling' line about 68% of 103 women between the ages of 50 and 79. Eh? Isn't that like lumping five-year-old girls in with 28-year-olds? If you have a 30-year sample range of so few people, aren't 68% going to agree on something? If you're going down the traditional route of 'target demographics' (aka old-school thinking), shouldn't it be a bit more specific? And won't we have really arrived at inclusivity and eliminated the 'anti-ageing' agenda when models of all ages are shown without it being a deal? Some chastise the spot as lazy, even stupid. "Just because you're anti anti-ageing doesn't mean you're pro-wrinkles, pro-dodgy knees, or you'll embrace your natural hair colour," says the Uninvisibility Project. "The story of our life is written in the lines on our face and there isn't a cream on this planet that will erase them." Dove has good form in terms of breaking down barriers around 'traditional' female beauty perceptions - here's one they made earlier (10 years ago) on pro age, https://youtu.be/zkJ5aaZSt6I. What do you make of this new, 2019, effort? Condescending and out of touch, seriously disconnected from reality, or nice and upbeat? Dove pro age, ageism, women over 50 in advertising, female beauty, the Uninvisibility Project, Ogilvy, mature skincare 2020-02-11T22:56:39Z https://addvertising.org/l-oreal-gets-really-up-close-and-personal-with-a-smart-hairbrush. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HO5lkZQlNuw https://www.youtube.com/embed/HO5lkZQlNuw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HO5lkZQlNuw/hqdefault.jpg L'Oreal gets really up close and personal with a smart hairbrush Nice calm ad showing off a brush 'listening' to your hair and telling you via an app how to improve your hair care techniques. Wow. Well, whether or not you think it's worth it, the brush ad taught me the meaning of 'haptic feedback' - the sense of touch in a user interface design to provide information to an end user. loreal smart hairbrush, haptic feedback, latest hair care products, kerastase hair care, hair diagnostics 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/this-doesn-t-need-to-end-when-lockdown-does. https://youtu.be/kU9bENZ_0Uc https://youtu.be/kU9bENZ_0Uc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kU9bENZ_0Uc/hqdefault.jpg 'This doesn't need to end' when lockdown does Hitting a sweet spot amid lockdown, confectionery maker Cadbury's records the kindness and resilience that we'd like to see continue after the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus are phased out. Fragments of recorded friends and family 'phone conversations, the fun and calm of everyday activities, appreciation and clear skies feature in an intimate summary of a slice of lockdown life. Yes, Cadbury's spins its 'There's a glass and a half (of milk) in every bar' line to suit the situation, but does that make this 1'30" footage at all opportunistic? Does it ring true to you? Cadbury's, COVID 19 coronavirus UK, lockdown families Britain, VCCP 2020-05-06T07:54:32Z https://addvertising.org/don-t-test-on-humans-urge-anti-juuling-animals. https://youtu.be/KSfKikyzYgw https://youtu.be/KSfKikyzYgw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KSfKikyzYgw/hqdefault.jpg Don't test on humans, urge anti-juuling animals A turn-the-tables campaign from TruthOrange shows us animals with voiceovers protesting against Juul, a type of e-cigarette being tested on humans. Originally presented as a healthier alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) used in vaping are coming under increasing scrutiny as alarming health implications emerge - among them, fresh statistics showing a vertiginous rise in the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers. New US regulations ban the sale of all e-cigarettes/ENDS to anyone under 18 or without a health warning statement on the package. Juuls contain heated nicotine, ingested or vaped as an inhalable mist, but not tobacco itself. Do you think the ad is a good way of capturing the attention of youngsters and alerting them to the dangers of what's becoming a popular trend? Truth Initiative is self-described as America's largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to making tobacco use a thing of the past. Juul, Truth Initiative, vaping, juuling, ENDS, nicotine, teenage health, 72andSunny 2020-09-16T00:05:53Z https://addvertising.org/street-fighting-and-champers-guess-who-makes-the-connection. https://youtu.be/JdBGxsfMgaA https://youtu.be/JdBGxsfMgaA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JdBGxsfMgaA/hqdefault.jpg Street fighting and champers - guess who makes the connection It starts out as a pure action-packed spot, but cleverly mutates into something entirely different within just one minute. Car-maker Audi has a tradition of thought-provoking and/or witty ads that accelerate away from the regular looks-and-landscapes format, such as this one https://addvertising.org/if-i-only-had-a-brain-audi-can-help. What do you think of the new martial arts-based one? Audi Escape, martial arts, BBH London, luxury car commercials, funny ads, best car interiors, Audi commercials, Vorsprung durch Technik 2020-02-12T20:22:53Z https://addvertising.org/more-benetton. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RtYai5qJX2o https://www.youtube.com/embed/RtYai5qJX2o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RtYai5qJX2o/hqdefault.jpg More Benetton 2025-02-08T12:16:28Z https://addvertising.org/dog-made-of-kale-goes-for-a-dip. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rO4pwJjM56Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/rO4pwJjM56Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rO4pwJjM56Q/hqdefault.jpg Dog made of kale goes for a dip 'Kale Limp' - one of the weird and whimsical ads in the 'Did you mean MailChimp?' series to promote email marketing provider MailChimp by using fantastical scenarios around invented terms that loosely rhyme with the service's name. Soundtrack Plantasia by Mort Garson. What do you make of it? Strangely addictive? Brilliant? Just silly? Or maybe, all of the above? Droga 5, Did you mean MailChimp? mail chimp weird ads, Kale limp salad dogs, riff raff films london 2024-06-29T19:49:18Z https://addvertising.org/dot-braille-smartwatch-hits-the-shelves. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wkXGERVYmDU https://www.youtube.com/embed/wkXGERVYmDU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wkXGERVYmDU/hqdefault.jpg Dot: Braille smartwatch hits the shelves Inspiring work from a Korean company which set out to create a low-priced smartwatch to help the world's 285 million visually impaired people stay connected via latest technology. This 2016 2-minute ad says it all. The first orders were due to ship in March 2017. Dot inc, Korean company dot, smartwatch for the blind, eric kim, tech for the visually impaired 2021-08-01T02:29:18Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-staying-home-british-gas-warms-the-hearts-of-sports-fans-ahead-of-paris-2024. https://youtu.be/MySYKaDieBw https://youtu.be/MySYKaDieBw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MySYKaDieBw/hqdefault.jpg It's staying home: British Gas warms the hearts of sports fans ahead of Paris 2024 With football fans gearing up for the opening of the Euro 2024 championship, UK sports enthusiasts - and couch potatoes, obvs- are ripe for some entertaining ads, and energy company British Gas does them/us proud with this campaign. Despite the fact it's focused on the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics, it's scheduled to launch during the opening Euros match between Scotland and the tournament's host and three-times winner Germany. "We’ve teamed up with some of Britain’s best athletes to power the home fans in the run up to Paris 2024 – and beyond," says British Gas. "With half price electricity, free EV charging and a little help from our famous sporting faces, we’re on a mission to lower bills and shrink the nation’s carbon footprint for good". The company's campaign involves some down-to-earth humour delivered by galvanising sports commentators, and features four outstanding athletes: Olympic gold medallist and quadruple World Champion Tom Daley, the most decorated British diver of all time; swimmer Ellie Simmonds, one of the most recognised faces in paralympic sporting history, with a total of five gold medals, 14 World titles, and 10 European titles to her name; Katarina Johnson-Thompson, heptathlete and two-time World Champion; and Alfie Hewett OBE, world No 1 singles and doubles tennis player, and one of ParalympicGB’s highest hopes for Paris 2024. What do you think of the ad? Does it strike a good note for all those who'll be cheering on the teams from their homes in the UK? British Gas, which aims to help people save energy/money by making small changes to their consumption habits, says: “The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the Brits’ favourite sporting events, and with almost 60% of the nation planning to watch the Games at home with family and friends, we wanted to showcase the unifying joy that sports can bring to people. "We’re proud of the genuine impact our Team GB and ParalympicsGB partnership is already having in local communities across the UK, and we can’t wait to drive further positive change through this brilliant long-term partnership". British Gas Powering Home Fans, Paris Olympics ads, summer sport 2024, energy companies UK, T&Pm, Stink Films TRAKTOR 2024-06-14T11:26:55Z https://addvertising.org/loewe-x-albers-understanding-the-simplicity-of-craft-before-its-complexity. https://youtu.be/JVajwPAfRRs https://youtu.be/JVajwPAfRRs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JVajwPAfRRs/hqdefault.jpg LOEWE x Albers: Understanding the simplicity of craft before its complexity As part of its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE collaborates with the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation in this archive narrated footage focusing on design, teaching, and craftsmanship. LOEWE often put craftsmanship under the spotlight in its advertising, and this 3'43" brings fresh angles with the Anni and Josef Albers story, and how their lifelong dedication reshaped art and design as we understand them today. As LOEWE explains: "Renowned for her vibrant pictorial weavings, Anni Albers created each piece as a visual symphony of colour, guided by her intuition and deep fluency in the language of threads. Throughout her life, she challenged the rigid divide between art and craft, illuminating the precision, process, and innovation inherent in weaving as an art form. Known primarily as an abstract painter, Josef Albers revolutionised the way we perceive and understand colour. He demonstrated that our experience of colour is influenced by its context—just as human perception shifts depending on our surroundings. His precise and mathematically structured Homage to the Square paintings brought these theories to life. Works by the Alberses are featured throughout the Fall Winter 2025 presentation at the Hôtel de Maisons in Paris and across a new collection of ready-to-wear and bags. This collection embraces not only the textures, patterns, and colours of their oeuvres, but also their radical, boundary-pushing approach to art and design". LOEWE x Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, luxury clothing, craftsmanship in luxury clothes, Jonathan Anderson, LOEWE FW2025 collection, design, textiles 2025-03-15T13:19:51Z https://addvertising.org/jacob-rees-mogg-boris-johnson-in-halloween-scare. https://youtu.be/-j_CxQFziFU https://youtu.be/-j_CxQFziFU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-j_CxQFziFU/hqdefault.jpg Jacob Rees-Mogg, Boris Johnson in Halloween scare Two British Conservative politicians - the Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg and the Prime Minister Boris Johnson - act it out to 'The Monster Mash' for a terrifying Halloween 2019. Who's the puppet-master? Well, in this particular case, it's another gem from JOE.co.uk. Just as Twitter banned political ads, too... Even if you don't know the politicos involved, the message is a recognisable tragedy delivered in the guise of comedy. Depending on your point of view, obvs. JOE Monster Crash, political satire, humour, British politics, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Boris Johnson 2019-11-06T20:25:25Z https://addvertising.org/knitted-cozy-brings-new-meaning-to-car-cover. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/689/medium/645.jpg?1529227302 Knitted cozy brings new meaning to car cover 2018-06-17T06:21:42Z https://addvertising.org/chinese-piloted-flying-car-takes-off-in-uae. https://youtu.be/-zoa13A_Rlk https://youtu.be/-zoa13A_Rlk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-zoa13A_Rlk/hqdefault.jpg Chinese piloted 'flying car' takes off in UAE Not just literally, as shown in this footage of an Xpeng Aeroht demo flight over Dubai, but in business terms: this news report says that the Chinese car manufacturer has secured sales of some 600 such Land Aircraft Carrier vehicles in the region. (Its land-air unit has just been re-branded Aridge.) What do you think of the footage? Critics say the background music obscures the fact that this 'drone' is probably insanely noisy, and will not be able to reach the altitude needed to offset the noise pollution; others are seeing potential for use by herders and others in countries with huge terrains; some question the actul usefulness of this kind of mobility tech, especially given the immense amount of resources needed. And there are viewers who will just be chuckling over the effect such demos will have on US President Donald Trump as US-China rivalry steps up in all sectors.... Xpeng Aeroht Land Aircraft Carrier demo Dubai 2025, Aridge flying cars, mobility tech, flying cars, hybrid eVTOL, Chinese tech, Chinese EVs and drones 2025-10-16T10:29:37Z https://addvertising.org/benetton-1. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TOmqceTk8MQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/TOmqceTk8MQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TOmqceTk8MQ/hqdefault.jpg Benetton The history of the iconic Benetton ads are worth viewing 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/jaguar-s-first-electric-car-makes-its-entrance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yiE-O_9ODXI https://www.youtube.com/embed/yiE-O_9ODXI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yiE-O_9ODXI/hqdefault.jpg Jaguar's first electric car makes its entrance Dramatic indoor and outdoor settings and theatrical effects reveal the I-PACE Concept, the automaker's venture into electric cars. jaguar electric SUV i-PACE, 2018-11-09T01:18:45Z https://addvertising.org/obesity-pharma-company-draws-fire-for-weird-campaign. https://youtu.be/3mBeyR0_BMI https://youtu.be/3mBeyR0_BMI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3mBeyR0_BMI/hqdefault.jpg Obesity: Pharma company draws fire for 'weird' campaign US multinational pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is taking strong flak over this campaign, which is showing up on screens during American football games. It's garnering unfavourable comments for 'weird' delivery, a thinly veiled profits-first message, and a confused / confusing approach to its own customers because of its depressing tone. The brand is a global player in the fiercely competitive and volatile weight-loss drugs market, along with well-known names like Ozempic and Wegovy. "GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Semaglutide, Tirzepatide) are highly effective, mostly injectable medications initially developed for type 2 diabetes that significantly aid in weight loss," explains Google Overview AI. Their uptake by celebrities and members of the general public wanting to shed weight spawned a flourishing trade in copycat drugs, and a massive upswing in profits for the manufacturers. Emerging studies on their long-term safety or effectiveness are very much in the headlines at the moment. As Lilly says of this ad: "Obesity is about far more than a number on a scale. We believe in shifting conversations away from stigma to focus on what really matters: health". While most would agree that healthcare / concern is much more important than stigma or 'fat-shaming', and many find its robust 'none of your business' approach refreshing, responses to this campaign also call out the distastefulness of its isolating potential, and the implication by a drug company that obesity or extreme overweight is a medical rather than a more nuanced issue. What's your response? Eli Lilly 'My Focus', overweight drugs, weight-loss drugs 2026, obesity medication, GLP-1 receptor industry, Wieden+Kennedy Portland 2026-01-26T16:42:34Z https://addvertising.org/who-s-got-time-to-go-on-a-march. https://youtu.be/nfCwIRIVTRA https://youtu.be/nfCwIRIVTRA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nfCwIRIVTRA/hqdefault.jpg 'Who's got time to go on a march?' That's the key question in this campaign from UK-headquartered global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion (XR). The short footage highlights how well-intentioned people can get worn down by the wear and tear of everyday stresses to the point where any kind of pushback or challenge to, or choice over how our society works simply seems un-doable. The campaign launched just before 'The Big One' - a weekend of protest in London. XR was founded in 2018 with the stated aim of "using non-violent civil disobedience to compel government action to avoid tipping points in the climate system, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse". The Big One brought together other major organisations such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth for the 'United to Survive' weekend consisting of four days of speakers, performers and workshops mingling with tens of thousands of other protesters throughout Westminster and at the Houses of Parliament. Not sure you’ll make a difference? asks XR. "Every single person makes us collectively more powerful, and makes our voices harder for the Government to ignore. Just imagine what thousands of us working together could do. We can make this the biggest climate protest ever held in the UK – something that is talked about for generations. We can bring about change. We can turn the tide. But first, we need to show up." What do you think of the ad illustrating our individual and collective exhaustion and apathy? Extinction Rebellion 'Choose Your Future', XR April 2023 protest weekend, XR The Big One London, social protest UK, Coffee & TV 2023-04-20T12:46:18Z https://addvertising.org/my-values-are-non-negotiable-rishi-sunak-unleashes-bid-to-be-british-pm. https://youtu.be/Qxajk5N3dkY https://youtu.be/Qxajk5N3dkY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qxajk5N3dkY/hqdefault.jpg "My values are non-negotiable": Rishi Sunak unleashes bid to be British PM As soon as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he was resigning as leader of the Conservative party after dozens of his cabinet ministers jumped ship, all eyes were on who'd be throwing his/her hat in the ring for the top job. Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, one of the first to resign, was swift to launch his bid with this smoothly executed video, entitled 'Ready for Rishi'. Johnson's announcement left the UK 'on pause' until a new leader - and therefore prime minister - was in place. Some believe he may still renege on his resignation or pop some other kind of surprise. Meanwhile, what do you think of this opening campaign by Sunak? Rishi Sunak leadership bid, Ready for Rishi campaign, political advertising, British politics, UK politicians 2022-07-09T19:26:05Z https://addvertising.org/qled-6-underground-ryan-reynolds-aka-a-witty-ad. https://youtu.be/Jbqw5foE7Mg https://youtu.be/Jbqw5foE7Mg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jbqw5foE7Mg/hqdefault.jpg QLED + 6 Underground + Ryan Reynolds - aka, a witty ad US actor Ryan Reynolds slips a slice of his now trademark commercial humour into this ad for.... well, for three different things. Watch and work them out - it's a fun way to spend 42 seconds of your life! Ryan Reynolds, Aviation Gin, QLED + 6 Underground + Ryan Reynolds, funny ads, Adam&EveDDB 2020-12-19T16:16:43Z https://addvertising.org/burger-king-takes-a-shock-horror-sideswipe-at-fellow-fast-food-outlets. https://youtu.be/nGOSNVo4uZQ https://youtu.be/nGOSNVo4uZQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nGOSNVo4uZQ/hqdefault.jpg Burger King takes a shock/horror sideswipe at fellow fast food outlets Taking swipes at fast food is pretty common, but not something we often see amongst the main purveyors. In this case, it's Burger King (BK) Brazil pointing out some of the distinctly undesirable ingredients it says consumers may find in their competitors' offerings, but not theirs, obvs. The punch comes from the contemporary items they choose to illustrate the message with. The idea is to promote BK's superior naturalness of ingredients as well as their ongoing efforts to keep fast food as palatable and truly edible as it should be, under the title 'Here, the food is real'. What are your thoughts on the ad? Burger King Brazil 'Here The Food Is Real', metal traces in fast food, fast food ingredients, fast food Brazil, aluminum in foods, StreetWise, AlmapBBDO 2025-04-20T12:50:46Z https://addvertising.org/m-i-a-makes-ai-popular-in-new-music-video. https://youtu.be/m9AzBzHBXok https://youtu.be/m9AzBzHBXok https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m9AzBzHBXok/hqdefault.jpg M.I.A. makes AI 'Popular' in new music video British rapper and singer Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam MBE, known by her stage name M.I.A., continues her unique blend of aesthetically compelling visuals and layered social commentary with this 'Popular' video. The footage of the artist training her own artificial intelligence (AI) self to mimic her every mood and movement is a comment on both AI developments seen as alarming by many, and on social media imperatives to be a certain way in order to achieve popularity. It's met with admiration for her consistent artistry and ability to voice present/future trends in a way that's hailed as always ahead of its time. What do you think of the work? M.I.A. 'Popular', music video, artificial intelligence, AI commentary, social media pressures, social commentary, Arnaud Bresson 2022-09-01T09:50:40Z https://addvertising.org/six-nations-rugby-mind-over-matter-we-ll-drink-to-that. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jtfd6lBQIqg https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jtfd6lBQIqg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jtfd6lBQIqg/hqdefault.jpg Six Nations rugby: Mind over matter - we'll drink to that! It's Six Nations season, and as France, Wales, England, Italy, Scotland and Ireland battle it out, distinctive Irish stout Guinness brings us an inspiring 30-second clip on Welsh record try-scorer Shane Williams. agency Synergy, Spectrecom films, six nations advertising 2017, British and Irish Lion Shane Williams, top-scoring Welsh wingers #mondaymotivation 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/liu-ronaldo-chinese-football-taking-the-world-by-storm. https://youtu.be/xpxl7CKJsNU https://youtu.be/xpxl7CKJsNU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xpxl7CKJsNU/hqdefault.jpg Liu-Ronaldo: Chinese football taking the world by storm... Post-World Cup 2018, sportswear giant Nike lays down a blueprint for the future of football in China, using Chinese teenage players for this spot envisaging the nation going to the very top in a not-too-distant future. What do you think of it? Inspirational or a bit condescending? Non-traditional football-playing nations Japan and Russia made it to the semi-finals in the 2018 Cup, and though China hasn't qualified since 2002, the dream is strong for many and we all love a good success story. China, football, World Cup, Chinese football, football ads, Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai, W+K 2018-07-18T07:29:12Z https://addvertising.org/paper-versus-digital-the-battle-continues. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KbMOLg-2SFw https://www.youtube.com/embed/KbMOLg-2SFw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KbMOLg-2SFw/hqdefault.jpg Paper versus digital, the battle continues! Witty ad pitting a digital technology advocate against a wife who still enjoys the pleasures of paper. Not a new one but the issues covered - or not! - are perennial. Great economy of expression - 42 seconds, one word. Leo Burnett Paris, Emma le Trefle, le Trefle toilet paper ad, funny commercials, paper versus digital 2020-10-01T17:03:39Z https://addvertising.org/australian-sunscreen-slathers-on-black-humour. https://youtu.be/xhFWGQo97Oc https://youtu.be/xhFWGQo97Oc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xhFWGQo97Oc/hqdefault.jpg Australian sunscreen slathers on black humour We all know the benefits of getting healthy exposure to the sun, but skin cancer can affect light-skinned people living in sunny countries as their skin tone offers less photoprotection against ultraviolet radiation (UVR) than that of African and other darker-skinned peoples. With Australia topping the global skin cancer rankings alongside New Zealand, this Aussie ad campaign sets out to illustrate in pitiless detail the horrors of succumbing to the appeal of feeling the sun on your skin without using sunscreen in scorching landscapes. The Slather high protection broad spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen with moisturiser was actually created by the ad agency that's done this advert. Does it capture the lure and the danger of neglecting your skin in hot climates, making you rush to upgrade your sunscreen, or are you more of the mind that sunscreen is just another pharmaceutical product that's as likely to give you cancer as prevent it? Either way, clever ad? The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) reports that "skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia and accounts for eighty percent of all cancers diagnosed each year". It goes on to say that: "Approximately 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70, and the number of skin cancers in Queensland is forecast to increase for the next several decades". Slather 'The Sun Is Not Your Friend', Slather sunscreen, skin cancer prevention, skin protection, Australian cancer rates, sunscreen commercials, SickDogWolfman 2025-02-04T08:53:43Z https://addvertising.org/mind-reading-bulldog-foils-bank-robbery. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZLixH9MFtE https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZLixH9MFtE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sZLixH9MFtE/hqdefault.jpg Mind-reading bulldog foils bank robbery! And it's all for men's Bulldog skincare products. Like it? Adam&Eve/DDB, Bulldog skincare bank robbery ad 2017, amusing animal ads, mens skincare products 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/ads-india-2017. https://www.youtube.com/embed/S847I4zoWGk https://www.youtube.com/embed/S847I4zoWGk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S847I4zoWGk/hqdefault.jpg Ads India 2017 India ads humour entertaining creative 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-delivers-heartmade-holiday-message. https://youtu.be/jQWLKhhWBTs https://youtu.be/jQWLKhhWBTs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jQWLKhhWBTs/hqdefault.jpg Amazon delivers heartmade holiday message As opposed to a heartfelt one.... Is this a winsome tale of a father's love, or a banal limiting of a child's imagination? Probably both or somewhere in between, but there is certainly a case to be made at either end of the spectrum when considering Amazon's Christmas 2022 ad campaign, 'Joy Is Made'. Defined as "a feeling of great pleasure and happiness", you could argue that joy gets an unwelcome makeover as this meddling dad produces a clumsy interpretation of who-knows-what fantastical and ever-changing scenes his daughter perceives in her snow globe. Some would even argue that however loving and noticing, the father is unwittingly burdening his child. Apparently absorbed in her inner travels, an intrepid explorer through her own limitless imagination and perfectly happy with her ever-changing snow globe companion, she witnesses her dad receiving parcels, making effort, and clearly trying to please her. What response is she expected to give? A grateful one, obvs. What's your response? Whatever you think, the online retail and delivery giant is still growing at a rate that would be the envy of many businesses: According to Macrotrends.net, "Amazon revenue for the twelve months ending September 30, 2022 was $502.191B, a 9.66% increase year-over-year. Amazon annual revenue for 2021 was $469.822B, a 21.7% increase from 2020. Amazon annual revenue for 2020 was $386.064B, a 37.62% increase from 2019". Amazon Joy Is Made, Christmas 2022, Christmas ads 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/covid-italian-mayors-admonish-unheeding-citizens. https://youtu.be/KxtGJsnLgSc https://youtu.be/KxtGJsnLgSc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KxtGJsnLgSc/hqdefault.jpg COVID: Italian mayors admonish unheeding citizens With deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus rising in Italy at a horrifying rate, several of the nation's mayors issued emotional rebukes to citizens flouting lockdown measures. This compilation by the newspaper The Guardian effectively captures their frustrated fury and depth of feeling as the Italian death toll rose to more than 6,000 at time of writing. The figure represented the world's leading fatality rate at more than nine percent, according to news broadcaster Al Jazeera. As individual nations scrambled to take measures while establishing how the virus is spread, Italy warned that other countries would soon be in its situation. COVID-19 coronavirus, Italy coronavirus, Stay At Home Italian mayors, lockdown Italy 2020-04-13T08:24:15Z https://addvertising.org/hyundai-s-bid-to-teach-brits-correct-pronunciation. https://youtu.be/8peKcSEDFB4 https://youtu.be/8peKcSEDFB4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8peKcSEDFB4/hqdefault.jpg Hyundai's bid to teach Brits correct pronunciation South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer Hyundai entered the UK market some 40 years ago, and it's now decided this is the moment to teach the Brits how to pronounce its name in this comedy of errors involving voice search. Audio technology and voice recognition tools have developed beyond belief since Hyundai's cars came to Britain; marketing/advertising budgets were less, and less competitive; and of course the brand wouldn't have been focused on how the locals pronounced their brand name so much as how many units were being purchased. Given all of that, what do you think of the new promo? Fun and effective, or a bit unnecessary? It seems to be stirring up quite a debate over its usefulness / advisability while providing a correct answer for those of us wanting to learn it after four decades of ads reflecting the 'British' pronunication - job done in advertising terms? Hyundai UK says: "Welcome to the dawn of a new Hyundai. 2023 marks the dawn of a new Hyundai in the UK. We’ve taken this opportunity to break the mould and embrace a new chapter for our cars and the company, including changing the pronunciation of the brand in the UK to bring it in line with the global organisation and our Korean heritage". It remains to be seen how this attempt to 'bring it in line' will go down in Britain, though the humour certainly helps. Hyundai pronunciation ad, Hyundai UK, brand names pronunciation, Korean language, Innocean UK 2025-04-11T19:50:48Z https://addvertising.org/ozzy-osbourne-strikes-back-at-corporate-rock-stars. https://youtu.be/2ID-1mzRAew https://youtu.be/2ID-1mzRAew https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2ID-1mzRAew/hqdefault.jpg Ozzy Osbourne strikes back at corporate 'rock stars' ...and saving the term for those who've really earned it. Interesting idea? Genuine musical rock stars Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Paul Stanley deliver a straight message to the corporate world where there's a tendency for colleagues to hail each other as 'rock stars' when all they've done is their own regular job. What do you think of the campaign, by Workday, a US on‑demand financial management, human capital management and student information system software vendor? It was launched at the 2023 Super Bowl and got a lot of attention, but clearly strikes the right note for many all year round. Workday Rock Star, funny ads, Super Bowl commercials 2023, Ozzy Osbourne in commercial, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Paul Stanley, Ogilvy 2024-01-20T10:59:58Z https://addvertising.org/hyunjin-under-the-mistletoe. https://youtu.be/-O-P6nRatUE https://youtu.be/-O-P6nRatUE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-O-P6nRatUE/hqdefault.jpg Hyunjin under the mistletoe.... K-pop fans will be thrilled to see Hyunjin of boy group Stray Kids exercising his skills in this year's Versace holiday campaign - his first campaign since becoming a Versace Global Brand Ambassador earlier this year. The luxury fashion house presents "a festive celebration full of Versace attitude, elegance, and fun". There seems to be an increasing focus on bags featuring in the fashion commercials - possibly because bags are at least as gender-fluid as clothing - and in this one, Hyunjin introduces the new Athena tote bags, which the luxury brand explains "bring the iconic opulence of the House’s Barocco print to the everyday, through styles designed to become the daily companion bag". Donatella Versace, chief creative officer and sister of the late founder Gianni Versace, says: “I wanted to celebrate joy with this holiday campaign—the joy of the season and being surrounded by those we love. I am thrilled Hyunjin has become part of our Versace Family. I love his energy and the joyful spirit he brings to these images.” Hyunjin humself says: “Versace is exactly how I want the Holiday season to be—it’s exciting, looks amazing, feels incredible, and is shared with good friends". Agree? Does it come across in the ad? Versace and Hyunjin, Versace holiday ad 2023, Christmas ads 2023, K pop Hyunjin in commercial, luxury tote bags, luxury fashion, DonatellaVersace 2023-11-22T09:46:27Z https://addvertising.org/the-world-s-never-done-to-do-list. https://youtu.be/uWtIZJ3EhGY https://youtu.be/uWtIZJ3EhGY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uWtIZJ3EhGY/hqdefault.jpg The world's never-done to-do list The United Nations organisation says on its website that: "The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests." Most of us would agree that this all sounds good. This campaign is a visually compelling one highlighting the lack of progress on the SDGs, but it's not actually by the UN. "Seven years on, we have made progress, but there is still work to be done, and the Goals are more important than ever," says the organisation behind the campaign, Project Everyone - a not-for-profit promoting the UN’s 17 SDGs set up by film writer, director and SDG advocate Richard Curtis. "The climate crisis. Ensuring no one goes hungry. Human rights abuses. Extreme poverty. Problems of this scale can be overwhelming, but the Global Goals (also known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) are the solution to tackling them." Why do we need new blueprints or names or hashtags? Some of those wanting to get involved may be alarmed by the sponsoring presence at Global Goals of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, or the support for one side in a specific war scenario rather than eradication of war in general. What are your thoughts? Unnecessary new elements in an agreed agenda, muddying of the waters, fantastic marketing for a good cause? Global Goals, Project Everyone, Richard Curtis and SDGs, SDGs, CLOVES, Sustainable Development Goals, advertising for good causes, Accenture 2022-10-26T13:39:11Z https://addvertising.org/cinzano-airline-tv-advert-joan-collins-leonard-rossiter. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rkjidE0WnAI https://www.youtube.com/embed/rkjidE0WnAI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rkjidE0WnAI/hqdefault.jpg Cinzano Airline TV Advert - Joan Collins & Leonard Rossiter Joan Collins is the victim of the attics of a clumsy Leonard Rossiter in this classic ad for Cinzano, the famous duo starred in this advert in 1978. Cinzano Airline Collins Rossiter 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/quietly-dramatic-insurance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RuJpoE0g3tY https://www.youtube.com/embed/RuJpoE0g3tY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RuJpoE0g3tY/hqdefault.jpg Quietly dramatic insurance Here are the Royal London insurance short ads appearing on Channel 5 Drama - amusing contrast with the tense and often violent series they intersperse. The longer ads feature Roy the time traveller promoting 'old-fashioned' values amid scenes of carnage from British history. royal london insurance ads, roy the time traveller, VCCP, we're so yesterday 2021-04-20T21:07:47Z https://addvertising.org/are-you-ai-ready-lenovo-is. https://youtu.be/5lqVOtnFECQ https://youtu.be/5lqVOtnFECQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5lqVOtnFECQ/hqdefault.jpg Are you AI-ready? Lenovo is If you're abreast of all the latest artificial intelligence (AI) products, Lenovo's explanation says it all: "The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 is an AI-ready mobile workstation with on-the-go flexibility to work from any where, any time. This powerful, ultra sleek system features a new aluminum sustainable design, packed with the latest Intel Intel vPro®, Intel® Evo Edition featuring Intel® Core Ultra processors, integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and up to NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation mobile GPUs. With the combination of the CPU, NPU & GPU, the P1 has the power and performance needed to seamlessly run industry workloads and complex AI workflows". Otherwise, what do you think of the campaign? Appealing and informative? Yearning for less doing-away with physical buttons? Lenovo is a Chinese company with a reputation for being right at the cutting-edge of latest innovations. Lenovo ThinkPad P1, Lenovo The One AI workstation, artificial intelligence, datasets, thinkpad 2024-08-28T11:06:56Z https://addvertising.org/wendy-s-hole. https://www.youtube.com/embed/V3g6NMS41rg https://www.youtube.com/embed/V3g6NMS41rg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V3g6NMS41rg/hqdefault.jpg Wendy's Hole Ten years old but this 40-second ad for food chain Wendy's still makes a potent visual point about people acting irrationally! Bet the image stays in your head whether or not you like the commercial.... Saatchi & Saatchi New York, Wendy's Hole commercial, funny commercials, funny ads, best hamburger commercials 2025-10-03T19:59:48Z https://addvertising.org/special-man-cat-moment. https://youtu.be/OajvlGPDl18 https://youtu.be/OajvlGPDl18 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OajvlGPDl18/hqdefault.jpg Special man-cat moment The trend of gruffly sympathetic pets in ads - think telepathic Bulldog for the eponymous men's grooming brand - continues with this amewsing (sorry, had to be done) special moment between a yoghurt-eating bloke and his well fluffy white cat. Pleasant change from the airy-fairy, healthy yoghurt ads? Onken yoghurt, funny ads, cat commercials, Agency ATN 2025-06-12T08:32:59Z https://addvertising.org/playstation-now-masterpieces-and-family-favourites-on-demand. https://youtu.be/k6cYrBTH92U https://youtu.be/k6cYrBTH92U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k6cYrBTH92U/hqdefault.jpg PlayStation Now: masterpieces and family favourites on demand When's it coming to Brazil, Hungary, Greece, is the question among the world's gamers. What is 'it'? The PlayStation on-demand function PS Now, that's what, featuring mighty gods, intrepid fortune seekers, hardened criminals and iconic PlayStation heroes. LIke the ad? Or just frustrated PS Now is not in your country yet? PlayStation Now, games on demand, family PlayStation, Adam&Eve DDB 2020-09-27T09:02:56Z https://addvertising.org/manforce-india-celebrates-working-from-home-distractions. https://youtu.be/eyV6nRRMtP8 https://youtu.be/eyV6nRRMtP8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eyV6nRRMtP8/hqdefault.jpg Manforce India celebrates working from home distractions Happy ending? Depends on your point of view. Either way, Indian condom company Manforce has you covered. You have to watch the whole one minute to get the full humour of this Father's Day celebration. Father's Day is celebrated on different days in different countries, but many mark it on the third Sunday in June. India's population in 2019 was well over 1.3 billion, with an average of more than 77,000 live births a day. The average child rate per woman is just over two. African nations top the fertility rankings; in Niger, Angola and Mali, the average is more than six births per woman. During the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown, the UK relaxed its abortion regulations to allow women to take abortion pills at home rather than having to attend a hospital or clinic to do so. Manforce Condoms, India, fatherhood, Father's Day India, unwanted pregnancies, working from home India, Grapes Digital 2020-06-29T07:53:08Z https://addvertising.org/hillary-and-bernie-talk-nonsense. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROBTDSK46aU https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROBTDSK46aU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ROBTDSK46aU/hqdefault.jpg Hillary and Bernie talk nonsense Bad Lip Reading spoof of US political debate with Democratic runners Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. US politics, New York, presidential campaign, Democrats, voters 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/mailbox-robot. https://youtu.be/FVjZ-XB5P_A https://youtu.be/FVjZ-XB5P_A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FVjZ-XB5P_A/hqdefault.jpg Mailbox robot Wow, haven't we all had that wait-all-day-then-they-call-when-you're-in-the-bathroom scenario when it comes to having packages delivered? Slick and ultra-informative ad for Ucella, an update on the traditional US family house mailbox. Smart solution or just a cumbersome and breachable box? Ucella, mailbox deliveries, robot, smart delivery, voice 2019-08-02T14:23:26Z https://addvertising.org/do-you-cool-ad-for-hot-days. https://youtu.be/BF3iF1yPthk https://youtu.be/BF3iF1yPthk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BF3iF1yPthk/hqdefault.jpg Do You: Cool ad for hot days Fast-moving funky ad from Ray Bans that leads with people and personalities. Kinda stays with you - in a good way! Ray Bans sunglasses, sunglasses right for you, protecting eyesight in sun, cool sunglasses 2016, fashion sunshades 2020-07-10T13:48:13Z https://addvertising.org/no-going-back-to-normal-says-unison. https://youtu.be/JptsynJ6ehI https://youtu.be/JptsynJ6ehI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JptsynJ6ehI/hqdefault.jpg 'No going back to normal' says UNISON As the world emerged cautiously from lockdowns imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, many people were adamant that they do not want to go 'back to normal'. They wanted better - in terms of better 'life/work balance', more quality time at home with their families, a fairer, happier society, better housing and work conditions, and a focus on 'green recovery' involving sustainable jobs to help heal the planet for future generations. One of the UK's largest trade unions, UNISON, captures that widespread movement through the eyes of real people in the kinds of work that caused them to become newly valued 'essential workers' during the coronavirus spread - Loretta, a careworker, Eugene, who is a refuse collector, and Samantha, a health worker. What does a 'return to normal' mean to them? Watch the ad and find out, or leave a comment if you don't have to watch the ad to know. As UNISON points out, 'normal' begins with No. Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, said: “With lockdown easing, everyone is desperate to get back to normal. However, ‘normal’ cannot mean a return to low pay, penny-pinching and being under-valued. For too long, this has been the reality for those providing vital amenities including health and social care, policing, education and local government. Ministers need to invest properly in public services and respect workers by paying them fairly and keeping them safe. They must reverse a decade of neglect – and start right now.” What do you think of the punchy campaign style? Good call to action? UNISON, UK trade unions, essential workers post-COVID, fair pay UK, UK careworkers, public service cuts, public service workers conditions, krow agency 2020-09-15T15:35:00Z https://addvertising.org/black-humour-turns-on-black-gold-in-chevron-ad-parody. https://youtu.be/S2XTGteritE https://youtu.be/S2XTGteritE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S2XTGteritE/hqdefault.jpg Black humour turns on black gold in Chevron ad parody Those who enjoy a spot of satire may love this spoof 'ad by an oil company'. Titled simply 'Chevron ad' after the US multinational energy company it takes aim at, it's by US comedian and writer/director Adam McKay, who forged a name for himself in the '90s on the TV sketch show Saturday Night Live. The fossil fuel industry has long come under criticism, and particularly so in the current climate change debate. This 'ad campaign' deploys all the familiar images of happy people in harmony with themselves, each other, and Nature which we are regularly exposed to in ads for all types of products and services. The tagline 'Nothing is more precious than life' takes an unexpected turn as the increasingly laconic voiceover describes a reality far removed from the attractive pictures being flashed before us. What do you think of the campaign? A great takedown of Big Oil and fossil fuel multinationals? A stiletto in the side of advertising? Or more of an uncomfortable look in the mirror as we see our emotions and responses manipulated by lovely pictures we want to believe in? Chevron ad satire, Adam McKay Chevron ad, Big Oil satirised, satire in advertising, satirical commercials, Steven San Miguel voice, Hyperobject Industries 2022-10-11T10:21:21Z https://addvertising.org/louis-vuitton-dashing-doggie-bags-for-men-s-spring-summer-2026-pre-collection. https://youtu.be/AeXMyUYK-14 https://youtu.be/AeXMyUYK-14 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AeXMyUYK-14/hqdefault.jpg Louis Vuitton: Dashing doggie-bags for Men's Spring-Summer 2026 Pre-Collection If you're a LV aficionado but not a dog-person, don't watch this. The rest of us - enjoy! Lensed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the 1'30" footage takes us on a typical-with-a-twist 'Getaway' as a group of men gather for a country retreat with their four-legged companions. Featuring footballer Jude Bellingham and actor CallumTurner, the shoot has a taste of parody of the oh-so-British upper-crust country lifestyle, while respecting both that and the appealing connectedness of the men + dogs gathering. Or, as creative director Pharrell Williams told Esquire magazine: “For this pre-collection, we were inspired by British charm and tailoring that speaks to timeless elegance, for the man who moves easily through time and place. They represent that mix of refinement and curiosity, of heritage and horizon, that defines the Louis Vuitton spirit.” Yes, yes, but what about the dogs? Well, apparently they're travelling incognito for the moment.... Louis Vuitton men's Spring Summer 2026, LV menswear, men's luxury clothing, Jude Bellingham commercial, Callum Turner ad, Pharrell Williams 2025-10-30T17:03:12Z https://addvertising.org/children-s-masks-impassioned-plea-to-us-parents. https://youtu.be/_tI-S9DDcZw https://youtu.be/_tI-S9DDcZw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_tI-S9DDcZw/hqdefault.jpg Children's masks: Impassioned plea to US parents As some employers, schools and other organisations brought pressure to bear on staff and attendants to receive a COVID shot, the privately-owned Centner Academy in Miami, Florida, USA made a strong stance against the trend. Citing concerns over possible side effects of the shots, the Academy said earlier in the year: "It is our policy, to the extent possible, not to employ anyone who has taken the experimental COVID-19 injection until further information is known. … It is in the best interests of the children to protect them from the unknown implications of being in close proximity for the entire day with a teacher who has very recently taken the COVID-19 injection." While some lauded the stance, others offered ferocious criticism. What do you think of this subsequent campaign around the ongoing masking of schoolchilldren and its possible effects on their health? It was put out by Leila Centner, who runs the Academy with her husband David. Over-emotional, or a healthy counter-balance to the prevailing narrative? It is certainly one that is likely strike a chord with parents across the globe as measures against the COVID-19 coronavirus come under increasing scrutiny and discussion. Leila Centner, children's health, Centner academy mask controversy, public health, schoolkids health, COVID vaccine controversy USA, masking children, health and COVID masks 2021-07-06T12:44:21Z https://addvertising.org/halolujah-biodegradable-coffee-capsules. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jn9YnUroa50 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jn9YnUroa50 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jn9YnUroa50/hqdefault.jpg Halolujah! Biodegradable coffee capsules Listen up, environmentally-minded coffee drinkers - a London company called Halo is aiming to cut the insane amounts of little pods from Nespresso and similar machines going into landfill. How? With capsules that are not only biodegradable but also compatible with popular coffee-making machines. Plus, they claim to have some amazing blends. Guilt-free tasting ahoy. Grey London, biodegradable coffee pod, environmentally friendly coffee capsules, nespresso, nils leonard 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/marmite-moves-to-rotterdam. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjivUDIawLI https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjivUDIawLI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AjivUDIawLI/hqdefault.jpg Marmite moves to Rotterdam.... As the UK's third-largest company, Dutch multinational Unilever, announced in March 2018 it's decided to shift its corporate headquarters from London to Rotterdam, here's a look back at one of the consumer giant's most innovative ads for the traditionally 'love it or hate it' veggie spread Marmite. Unilever owns many well-known brands such as Dove, Ben & Jerry's, Dollar Shave Club and Axe/Lynx. Though the move comes ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union, Unilever CEO Paul Polman said: Adam&Eve/DDB, Marmite gene project, Marmite owner Unilever moves to Rotterdam, Brexit, British economy 2018-09-15T20:28:37Z https://addvertising.org/dating-app-okcupid-comes-to-india. https://youtu.be/-FmHo49NjPU https://youtu.be/-FmHo49NjPU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-FmHo49NjPU/hqdefault.jpg Dating app OkCupid comes to India Cute one-minute story - or is it law? - of attraction between two young Indian people each steering their way through societal expectations, promoting the dating app OkCupid. What do you like/dislike about it? Nice contemporary take with cultural sensibilities taken into careful account? OkCupid India, online dating India, BBH India 2019-08-17T14:15:40Z https://addvertising.org/gordon-ramsay-smacks-iphone-user. https://youtu.be/cR1b5L0sleY https://youtu.be/cR1b5L0sleY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cR1b5L0sleY/hqdefault.jpg Gordon Ramsay smacks iPhone user Darrell Britt-Gibson We know the famous British chef and TV personality has a temper, but really? Don't worry, it's all to promote an Apple and AT&T partnership. Actor/writer Darrell Britt-Gibson and actor/producer Jackie Preciado feature as the hapless couple who put the match to Ramsay's famously short fuse. AT&T, Apple ads, iPhone 11 Pro, Gordon Ramsay, funny ads 2019-10-17T23:56:03Z https://addvertising.org/eat-avocados-or-save-for-a-house. https://youtu.be/8hGYVK3uljg https://youtu.be/8hGYVK3uljg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8hGYVK3uljg/hqdefault.jpg Eat avocados or save for a house? Fintech company ClearScore has the answer! credit check UK, ClearScore, 18 Feet & Rising, personal finances, fintech UK 2018-07-31T20:58:14Z https://addvertising.org/conclave-trailer-ralph-fiennes-stanley-tucci-isabella-ressellini-in-religious-thriller. https://youtu.be/YMA7gej-4Gw https://youtu.be/YMA7gej-4Gw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMA7gej-4Gw/hqdefault.jpg 'Conclave' trailer: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini in religious thriller Billed as a psychological thriller, this movie, due out in the US and UK in November, unfolds a story based on a 2016 novel by blockbuster writer Robert Harris, renowned for meticulous research and flawless historical backdrops to 'unputdownable' plots. Acclaimed British actor Ralph Fiennes plays Cardinal Lawrence, who is tasked with finding the successor to a beloved Pope after his death in the secretive Catholic process known as a papal conclave. The inexorable event reveals to Lawrence, challenged by Cardinal Bellini (Stanley Tucci) in his duty, that the deceased Pope had a secret that must be uncovered. As well as an all-star cast, the trailer promises settings, vestments and insights into age-old power structures that bid fare to match Harris's novel - what's your response? 'Conclave' trailer 2024, Ralph Fiennes Cardinal Lawrence, Stanley Tucci Cardinal Bellini, Isabella Rossellini Sister Agnes, religious movies, election of pope, Catholicism, Catholic processes 2024-08-28T11:07:55Z https://addvertising.org/pool-boy-turns-up-the-heat-for-coke. https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRigYg2dRZo https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRigYg2dRZo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iRigYg2dRZo/hqdefault.jpg Pool boy turns up the heat for Coke Coca-Cola ramps up the diversity in this new fun minute's worth featuring a red-hot male bod. And for those of us still putting the dark days of winter behind us, ain't it good to look forward to being hot hot hot! Santo agency, coke pool boy, coca-cola fun ads, diet coke, coke zero 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/bruce-willis-stars-in-diehard-is-back-batteries. https://youtu.be/W7kFGGFI9Xo https://youtu.be/W7kFGGFI9Xo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W7kFGGFI9Xo/hqdefault.jpg Bruce Willis stars in DieHard is Back - batteries The US actor reprises his role as reluctant tough-guy cop John McClane of the popular 'Die Hard' movie series in this action-packed ad for Advance Auto Parts. Bruce Willis and Clarence Gilyard as Theo manage to squeeze in some wisecracking banter amid the chases and explosions as Willis goes all out to get his car fitted with a DieHard Battery. What do you think of the ad? A real win for the car parts company? Treat for action movie fans? According to IMDB, Willis 'has appeared in films that have grossed in excess of $2.5 billion USD, placing him in the top ten stars in terms of box office receipts.' The German-born actor and producer starred in the first 'Die Hard' film back in 1988. DieHard is Back, DieHard Batteries, Bruce Willis, Clarence Gilyard, Hollywood stars in ads, Advance Auto Parts, The Marketing Arm 2021-10-13T14:25:52Z https://addvertising.org/bjorn-borg-proposes-same-sex-marriage-by-blockchain. https://youtu.be/Kpt_DPeRWGw https://youtu.be/Kpt_DPeRWGw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kpt_DPeRWGw/hqdefault.jpg Bjorn Borg proposes same-sex marriage by blockchain For those of us who are hazy on what blockchain actually is, the notion that you can use it to get married might just add to the confusion. The Harvard Business Review defined it as "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way". Many more of us, and not just sports aficionados, will know what Bjorn Borg is - the legendary Swedish tennis champion famous for his ice-cold demeanour and extraordinary wins on the court. He has since gone into the underwear and clothing business with https://www.bjornborg.com/. This spot brings the brand and the blockchain together to promote marriage unblocked, 'powered by Borg'. What do you think of it? Here's another ad from the brand, around the U.S./Mexican border issue: https://addvertising.org/bjorn-borg-back-in-action Marriage Unblocked, Bjorn Borg, same-sex marriage, blockchain, get married by blockchain, tennis greats 2018-06-13T05:42:00Z https://addvertising.org/seaweed-chef-illustrates-how-corona-extra-pairs-well-with-any-food-made-on-the-beach. https://youtu.be/HoY-NsI-HW4 https://youtu.be/HoY-NsI-HW4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HoY-NsI-HW4/hqdefault.jpg Seaweed chef illustrates how Corona Extra pairs well with any food made on the beach "Every Corona is an invitation to come outside and unwind," claims Corona - the beer traditionally served with a slice of lime or lemon in the neck of the bottle that is only brewed in Mexico. This seven-minute documentary-style ad furthers that claim and the pairing suggestion of "anything made on the beach" with the Corona Extra Brazil story of 'alga chef' Roushanna Gray and how she learned/teaches cooking with real beach food such as seaweed. "Corona Extra was first brewed in 1925 at the Cervecería Modelo in Mexico City, Mexico," says the website for the company, which is now owned by Belgium-based multinational drinks giant AB InBev. Within 10 years it had become the best-selling beer in Mexico and is today the most popular Mexican beer in the world. Do you like this story-telling approach, with discreetly placed Coronas throughout the telling, to promote the product and inspire us to become Free Range Humans? Or do you prefer your beer without anyone else's stories attached to it? Corona Extra Brazil, Free Range Humans by Corona, branded documentaries, beer ads, Pereira O'Dell 2020-12-10T08:38:11Z https://addvertising.org/your-couch-could-be-a-goldmine-says-bitpanda. https://youtu.be/P1JsIbOFX2Y https://youtu.be/P1JsIbOFX2Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P1JsIbOFX2Y/hqdefault.jpg 'Your couch could be a goldmine,' says Bitpanda Missing cinema visits with your honey, or your morning coffee out? Cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda, founded in Austria in 2014, shows us how to take advantage by investing those unspent amounts in our own future. ‘Your couch could be a goldmine’, it tells us. Or ‘Invest the morning coffee, avocado toast and after work cocktails you will never have’. Does it strike a chord? Get you reaching for the app to start making micro-investments? Are you cautious of cryptocurrencies? Or asking, 'what are they?'? Eric Demuth, CEO & co-founder of Bitpanda, says their mission is "to tear down the barriers to personal finance and bring traditional financial products into the 21st century." With the possibility of investing from €1, the digital platform aims to democratise investment in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Bitpanda, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency exchange, micro-investment, democratising investment, digital investment, precious metals, Eric Demuth, FamousGrey Paris 2020-05-25T09:34:34Z https://addvertising.org/humanoid-robots-perform-at-wang-leehom-concert. https://youtu.be/lqLVgVNhQ3s https://youtu.be/lqLVgVNhQ3s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lqLVgVNhQ3s/hqdefault.jpg Humanoid robots dance at Wang Leehom concert When Chinese-American singer Wang Leehom took to the stage in Chengdu, China this month, it wasn't just his entertainment magnetism wowing the 18,000-strong crowd: his stage troupe included Unitree G1 humanoid robots that performed alongside the back-up dancers, moving in time and executing complex moves such as flips into the bargain. As The Capital AI points out: "The event highlights how far humanoid robotics agility, balance, and coordination have advanced — especially in dynamic, unpredictable environments like a packed concert arena. Beyond entertainment, this performance signals a much bigger shift: robots are no longer confined to labs and factories. They’re entering real-world, human-centered spaces under live conditions and public scrutiny". Yes indeed, and how do we all feel about that? Unitree G1 x Wang Leehom, Unitree G1 humanoid robots dancing 2025, robotics 2025 2026-02-05T07:18:38Z https://addvertising.org/margot-robbie-jacob-elordi-in-romantic-rendezvous. https://youtu.be/fo4LLux-tfM https://youtu.be/fo4LLux-tfM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fo4LLux-tfM/hqdefault.jpg Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi in romantic rendezvous Australian actress and film producer Margot Robbie followed up her role as the iconic doll in 2023's blockbuster movie 'Barbie' by announcing this summer that she's expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley. So whence this romantic rendezvous with another man - namely, fellow Oz actor Jacob Elordi, who starred in 'Satlburn', another film (like 'Barbie') which Robbie produced through her company LuckyChap? It is, of course, all in an advertising cause: Robbie has now become the face of another icon, Chanel No. 5. The first perfume launched by French couturier Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel in 1921, Chanel No. 5 is a name associated with some of Hollywood's most alluring actresses, and also has the reputation of being the fragrance with the highest advertising spend. If you're eyeing up the chic red suit, Chanel explains that red "is the colour of vitality, of endless desire. Since the beginning, the colour red has been a thread that runs through all the major N°5 campaigns, setting the tone. The invariable code of a specific vision of the feminine experience. For this new chapter in the story, the Fashion Creation Studio created a bespoke suit for Margot Robbie. A reference to the one Carole Bouquet wore in 1986, in the N°5 film by Ridley Scott". There are also fabulous sets of wheels, open California roads, and a soundtrack 'Veridis Quo' by Daft Punk, in the footage directed by Luca Guadagnino. What do you think of this debut? Robbie herself told Vogue magazine: “In Australia, we like effortless beauty, but in a casual way. I think French girl beauty is also effortless, but in a more put-together way. It’s hard to achieve, but I think it’s the thing we’re all striving for.” Chanel No. 5 'A Rendez-vous' Margot Robbie Chanel No. 5 debut ad, Margot Robbie x Jacob Elordi, Hollywood actors in ads, Luca Guadagnino 2024-11-01T09:35:22Z https://addvertising.org/red-notice-kicks-off-ryan-reynolds-netflix-and-wrexham-bonanza. https://youtu.be/2V3lmxRPBKY https://youtu.be/2V3lmxRPBKY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2V3lmxRPBKY/hqdefault.jpg 'Red Notice' kicks off Ryan Reynolds, Netflix and Wrexham bonanza Film, football, fun - what's not to like? This one-minute plug for a new movie on streaming service Netflix in fact carries very little about the comedy drama 'Red Notice', but a remarkable amount of promotion for Welsh football club Wrexham.... Well, that's because Hollywood actor/producer Ryan Reynolds ('Free Guy', 'The Proposal', 'Deadpool') is the man in front of the camera. In recent years. he's carved a new niche as a one-man advert specialising in deadpan humour commercials and trailers for his surprising portfolio of activities: as well as movies, the popular Canadian has a stake in Aviation Gin and earlier this year bought up the oldest football club in Wales, Wrexham, with fellow actor Robert McElhenney III ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'). The two reportedly aim to take the team into the Premier League. This looks like a great boost - what do you think? Netflix isn't entirely eclipsed: Reynolds does mention his co-stars Gal Gadot and former wrestling champ 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson - check out the cheeky Welsh language 'tribute'. Has Reynolds succeeded again in delivering an ad we watch just for the fun of it rather than for any movie or product, which is precisely what makes it effective? Ryan Reynolds Red Notice, Ryan Reynolds Netflix ad, Wrexham football club commercial, Welsh football, Robert McElhenney III Wrexham, Reynolds promotes Wrexham, Hollywood actors in ads, funny ads, 2021-11-19T11:05:05Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-portraits-of-an-icon. https://youtu.be/Z9XfKGj6HPg https://youtu.be/Z9XfKGj6HPg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z9XfKGj6HPg/hqdefault.jpg Burberry: Portraits of an Icon Bold, classic, timeless, elegant are just some of the reactions to this 1'30" campaign by upmarket British fashion house Burberry. The brand known for its distinctive check trench coat pays tribute to its signature item here, packing a lot of fame into the behind-the-scenes style footage. Celebrating 170 years of Burberry, the ad stars all kinds of fans and ambassadors, from all kinds of backgrounds: Agyness Deyn, Alva Claire, Bright, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Eberechi Eze, Erin O’Connor, Hikaru Utada, Iris Lasnet, J.Y. Park, Jack Draper, Jonathan Bailey, Karen Elson, Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner, Kid Cudi, Kristin Scott Thomas, Little Simz, Matthew Macfadyen, Reece Clarke, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sora Choi, Teyana Taylor and Wu Lei. Brand founder Thomas Burberry invented gabardine, a breathable, weatherproof fabric, in 1879, and the Tielocken coat in 1912. The latter proved popular with World War I solders, leading to Burberry adapting it for the British War Office for use in the trenches. 'The Trench' featured functional elements like gun flaps, shoulder epaulettes for rank, and D-rings for equipment. Still a classic, it keeps pace with modern preferences and continues to be valued globally as a practical, distinctive fashion piece. Burberry The Trench Portraits of an Icon, 170 years of Burbery, Burberry Trench coat, fashion photography, photographer Tim Walker, 2026-03-11T10:18:06Z https://addvertising.org/sergio-ramos-suprises-a-child-refugee-fan. https://youtu.be/8uzExbgSUlo https://youtu.be/8uzExbgSUlo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8uzExbgSUlo/hqdefault.jpg Sergio Ramos suprises a child refugee fan The Spanish national football captain - in the news prior to the World Cup 2018 after a messy collision between him and Egypt's star player Mo Salah left Salah in poor fitness for the championship - makes an appearance for UNICEF, delighting a young Bolivian fan and making a point about the importance of teamwork. UNICEF, refugee children, Sergio Ramos, World Cup, football 2018-06-20T10:40:34Z https://addvertising.org/moveon-takes-a-swipe-at-trump-s-april-forecast. https://youtu.be/ct_mge9OAxw https://youtu.be/ct_mge9OAxw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ct_mge9OAxw/hqdefault.jpg MoveOn takes a swipe at Trump's April forecast As the number of deaths with COVID-19 coronavirus surged past the 50,000 mark in the USA, President Donald Trump rubbished reports that he would attempt to postpone the presidential elections scheduled for November 3, 2020, saying he was 'looking forward to it'. In an atmosphere where critics seized on his every surprising comment on the crisis, political movement MoveOn put out this campaign splicing one of Trump's confident pronouncements with emotionally-charged footage and increasingly alarming statistics. Do you think this is a good way of influencing people for their election decision, or is it just preaching to the converted and unlikely to sway people who are undecided? MoveOn, Donald Trump, US presidential elections 2020, COVID-19 coronavirus and US elections, US politics 2020-05-04T08:53:38Z https://addvertising.org/lava-dog-demonstrates-value-of-google-s-nest. https://youtu.be/e7z2YKZLsq0 https://youtu.be/e7z2YKZLsq0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7z2YKZLsq0/hqdefault.jpg 'Lava Dog' demonstrates value of Google's Nest Tech giant Google slips into more hearts and minds with this appealing 20-second burst of advertising featuring a dog caught on camera while home alone. The canine star gets into an 'old favourite' game called Floor is Lava, bringing a very visual light touch - and deft voiceover - to the advantages of having a security system that sends out alerts when homeowners are out. Good fun? Or a nasty reminder of invasive snooping tech in the house - or even worse, a reminder of the reasons why we want/need surveillance systems in our homes? Hey, it's a bit of fun is all? Google Nest is self-described as 'a line of smart home products including smart speakers, smart displays, streaming devices, thermostats, smoke detectors, routers and security systems including smart doorbells, cameras and smart locks'. There's a clever appeal in the ad for many of us, from those who enjoy the 'Secret Life of Pets' movies right up to those who will miss a 'bus because we just have to go back and check we didn't leave the gas on before leaving the home.... However, surveillance and simply practical technical concerns continue to circulate around so-called smart home devices. What's your response? Google Nest Floor is Lava, Lava Dog commercial, pet welfare, smart homes, home data, home security, home surveillance, #CaughtOnNestCam 2024-04-10T11:50:58Z https://addvertising.org/weird-lg-ad-stars-jason-statham. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOpsnNf9Wj0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOpsnNf9Wj0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tOpsnNf9Wj0/hqdefault.jpg Weird LG ad stars Jason Statham Entertaining to watch, but I don't really get what the device is... Hatsune Miku Levan Polka soundtrack LG G5, action games, virtual reality games, mobile games, first phone built for fun 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/joel-dommett-plays-with-his-knob-for-samsung. https://www.youtube.com/embed/o4Gi4_skb0Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/o4Gi4_skb0Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o4Gi4_skb0Q/hqdefault.jpg Joel Dommett plays with his knob for Samsung Canadian-born Katherine Ryan stars as a wannabe domestic goddess in this trailer for a comedy series illustrating the virtues of Samsung domestic appliances, ably - or not - assisted by fellow comedian Joel Dommett. All clean surfaces get spattered with pantomime puns! Iris agency, The Domestics Samsung ad, funny Samsung appliances ad, Katherine Ryan in Samsung commercial, Joel Dommett in Samsung ad 2018-08-23T13:33:01Z https://addvertising.org/survival-instinct-put-to-use-for-alzheimer-s-research. https://youtu.be/untSbMQ9eVY https://youtu.be/untSbMQ9eVY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/untSbMQ9eVY/hqdefault.jpg Survival instinct put to use for Alzheimer's research Haunting images from Alzheimer Alzheimer 2022-04-07T14:45:34Z https://addvertising.org/waitrose-s-christmas-robin. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xtKYdG9r0Pk https://www.youtube.com/embed/xtKYdG9r0Pk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xtKYdG9r0Pk/hqdefault.jpg Waitrose's Christmas robin Heart-warming intention from the supermarket chain Waitrose with this story of a robin making a perilous journey across spectacular winter landscapes to reach the mince pie a little girl always leaves out for it. Epic trip and emotions encapsulated in 1'30". adam&eveDDB agency, Waitrose Christmas robin, best supermarket mince pies, CGI Christmas ads 2018-09-16T08:22:16Z https://addvertising.org/love-knows-no-age-but-neither-do-stds. https://youtu.be/AJjExLGi2PU https://youtu.be/AJjExLGi2PU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AJjExLGi2PU/hqdefault.jpg Love knows no age, but neither do STDs Pornography purveyors Pornhub sponsored an educational series presented by former adult movie star Nina Hartley ('Boogie Nights'), as a response to the alarming rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the over-65s. Senior sex, STDs, sexually transmitted diseases, Nina Hartley, PornHub, safe sex over 65 2022-01-24T02:53:48Z https://addvertising.org/ice-t-makes-the-case-for-ice-tea. https://youtu.be/dVkr8dxxY2I https://youtu.be/dVkr8dxxY2I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dVkr8dxxY2I/hqdefault.jpg Ice-T makes the case for Ice Tea US rapper and actor Ice-T brings some law and order to the streets of soft drinks with this 'insurance' ad for Lipton Ice Tea in the Netherlands. Trading on his intimidating screen persona, the musician who began his career as an underground rapper in the Eighties brings deadpan humour to the task of promoting the sparkling refreshment. What do you think of the ad? Lipton founder, the Scottish merchant Tommy Lipton, would likely enjoy it: born into a low-income family in Glasgow, he attributed his success to 'selling the best goods at the cheapest prices, harnessing the power of advertising, and always being optimistic'. The entrepreneur extraordinaire built his tea empire at a time when tea prices were falling and demand was growing among middle-class customers. A persistent challenger in the America's Cup yacht race - which he famously lost on five consecutive attempts - Lipton consorted with royalty and eventually became Sir Thomas Lipton. Regarding the beverage being advertised here, it is, as with the light-touch campaign itself, up to you to judge the quality. Lipton Ice Tea Sparkling - The OG of the Netherlands, Ice T advertising Ice Tea, Ice Tea Insurance, Hollywood actors in commericals, TBWA\NEBOKO, TBWA Belgium 2025-06-15T07:33:22Z https://addvertising.org/messi-delivers-skilful-kick-of-playfulness-in-superior-beach-super-bowl-ad. https://youtu.be/7WONLR6BnNk https://youtu.be/7WONLR6BnNk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7WONLR6BnNk/hqdefault.jpg Messi delivers skilful kick of playfulness in 'Superior Beach' Super Bowl ad Like the song asked, 'What happens when two worlds collide?' In this case the worlds of US football - heavy body and head protection against crashing tackles - and non-US football (aka soccer) - flamboyant footwork and even more flamboyant haircuts. This year's Super Bowl football event in the US brings the usual slew of slick commercials tackling each other for top slot in the eyeballs and memorability rankings. Most rely on celebrities and/or humour to boost their performance. In this campaign, famed quarterback Dan Marino makes a cameo appearance as does comedic actor Jason Sudeikis, but it's living legend Lionel Messi who grabs the attention ball and runs with it. The Argentine professional footballer, 36, plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team, but he shot to stardom in Europe, at top clubs FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Many of us know that Messi's no stranger to advertising, and usually shows up with a trademark touch of light humour as he effortlessly outshines all challengers. What do you think of this campaign? Just right for a sporting event that gathers family/friends like no other? Oh, it's for Michelob Ultra light beer, btw. Some Super Bowl campaigns have come in for some criticism for being over-'worthy' at a time when people just want to kick back and enjoy the game. Michelob Ultra 'Superior Beach' Michelob Ultra x Messi, Super Bowl commercials 2024, Dan Marino in ad, American football, football stars in ads, Wieden+Kennedy NY 2025-11-24T15:40:53Z https://addvertising.org/viva-la-vulva-a-musical-celebration. https://youtu.be/0k-_4WloY6Y https://youtu.be/0k-_4WloY6Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0k-_4WloY6Y/hqdefault.jpg Viva La Vulva - A musical celebration Controversy alert! If you are easily offended you shouldn AMVBBDO, Libresse, Bodyform, Essity 2020-10-04T16:35:19Z https://addvertising.org/hamburger-play. 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/predict-to-prevent. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SQJ5gvU5WDg https://www.youtube.com/embed/SQJ5gvU5WDg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SQJ5gvU5WDg/hqdefault.jpg Predict to Prevent Electronic company Samsung has partnered with BBDO, an advertising agency in Asia to create a texting function that will recommend the right mix of words to send to someone who is dealing with depression. Currently, more than 350 million people suffer from depression worldwide, this new texting function is intended to prevent misinterpretations that can have a damaging effect on the reader. What do you think about the new function, do you think it will help? Samsung, BBDO, Texting, 2018-06-16T18:24:10Z https://addvertising.org/moneysupermarket-has-a-new-dance-hero. https://www.youtube.com/embed/w2UOXIOI-FM https://www.youtube.com/embed/w2UOXIOI-FM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w2UOXIOI-FM/hqdefault.jpg MoneySuperMarket has a new dance hero... ... and his name is Epic Action Man. The British price comparison site continues its dancing heroes theme with this raunchy little routine - see/say what you think! Mother agency, MoneySuperMarket epic action man, financial services comparisons, money comparisons, funny ads 2019-01-20T01:56:36Z https://addvertising.org/uncomfortable-moments-for-tv-news-anchor. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZKX6hJA3ao https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZKX6hJA3ao https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UZKX6hJA3ao/hqdefault.jpg Uncomfortable moments for TV news anchor Cotton Incorporated shows us why cotton is 'the fabric of our lives' with a series of short humorous vignettes into uncomfortable situations. DDB New York, Cotton Incorporated, funny commercials, benefits of cotton, cotton sketchy situation 2020-01-12T10:48:14Z https://addvertising.org/paloma-faith-sings-make-your-own-kind-of-music. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LHey3FIyujQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/LHey3FIyujQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LHey3FIyujQ/hqdefault.jpg Paloma Faith sings 'Make Your Own Kind of Music' The English singer, songwriter, and actress puts her retro style to effective use in this ad with her rendition of the 1969 hit written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. A smoky, uplifting three minutes. There's a car in there somewhere but it really doesn't seem to want to intrude. Fallon agency, SkodaUK, best car commercials, Paloma Faith Make Your Own Kind of Music, Skoda Karoq 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/keith-powers-gets-office-visit-from-dad-isaiah-mustafa. https://youtu.be/mSi_mLOG3Tc https://youtu.be/mSi_mLOG3Tc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mSi_mLOG3Tc/hqdefault.jpg Keith Powers gets office visit from 'dad' Isaiah Mustafa 'Old Spice' men's bodycare fans will probably recognise US actor and former footballer Isaiah Mustafa as he pays an unscheduled visit to the office, embarrassing his screen son, US actor and model Keith Powers. It's the dolphin who gets the last laugh - you'll need to listen to all 45 seconds to get that. Old Spice, Isaiah Mustafa, Keith Powers, Mexico as location, Wieden + Kennedy Portland, Epoch Films' Matias & Mathias 2020-02-19T14:58:53Z https://addvertising.org/bent-coppers-ted-hastings-debut-song. https://youtu.be/Xkrs4F6HzBA https://youtu.be/Xkrs4F6HzBA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xkrs4F6HzBA/hqdefault.jpg Bent Coppers: Ted Hastings' debut song If you're an aficionado of British TV police series 'Line of Duty', you're going to want to watch this if you haven't already. And even if you've never heard of the BBC's hit series or Superintendent Ted Hastings, we recommend taking a look. Clever and mesmeric - a bit like the Super himself? And for non-native English speakers, the term 'bent coppers' means corrupt police officers: Copper is a slang term in the UK for police officer, from the Latin capere (to capture). The shorter version 'cop' is popular in the USA. BBC Line of Duty, Ted Hastings debut single, Bent Coppers song, Line of Duty 2024-08-28T11:09:25Z https://addvertising.org/what-do-you-mean-you-don-t-love-freckles. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/041/medium/41.jpg?1529227300 What do you mean you don't love freckles?! 2018-06-17T06:21:40Z https://addvertising.org/airbnb-appeals-to-chinese-millennials-at-new-year. https://youtu.be/032l2ZvGSEA https://youtu.be/032l2ZvGSEA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/032l2ZvGSEA/hqdefault.jpg Airbnb appeals to Chinese millennials at new year Chinese Lunar New Year is a huge homecoming event and homestay giant Airbnb has brought that to life in an animation that will strike a chord with many families who cannot be together for whatever reason at that special time of year. The beautifully executed 3D film shows us a little girl, Jia Jia, growing up and leaving for the big city as her country, China, is undergoing profound societal changes; and what happens on the new year when she can't go home to be with her parents. Do you like the story-telling technique? Airbnb China, Chinese millennials, family life China, Chinese new year, animation, Fú, Taiko Studios, Final Frontier 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/garbine-muguruza-hits-home-to-ensure-insurance-for-those-ay-moments. https://youtu.be/3TRhrsaymw8 https://youtu.be/3TRhrsaymw8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3TRhrsaymw8/hqdefault.jpg Garbiñe Muguruza hits home to ensure insurance for those 'Ay' moments... Not for the first time, here's an insurance ad that plays on humour to get its point across. From Spain's Caser Seguros - founded in 1942 and now part of the Swiss Helvetia group - its plays on the wealth of interpretations that can be found in the simple expression 'Ay!'. Chief protagonist is Spanish-Venezuelan tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza, currently on a break from the courts. “My plan right now is to sleep, rest, be with my loved ones, make up for lost time..." the former world No 1 told Women's Health magazine. “I don't look beyond what I'm doing today, tomorrow and this week.” In this ad, the tone is light but will certainly strike a chord with any of us who've felt that 'Ay! moment with a trapped nerve or tweaked muscle. What do you think of the notion - a bit meh, or fun and effective? Caser Seguros 'Preparados para ti', insurance ads, Garbiñe Muguruza commercial 2023, Spanish ads, Helvetia Insurance group, El Ruso de Rocky 2023-11-02T14:08:04Z https://addvertising.org/friends-u-can-t-trust-clothing-range. https://youtu.be/mSgaft58rjo https://youtu.be/mSgaft58rjo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mSgaft58rjo/hqdefault.jpg Friends U Can't Trust clothing range Here's one for Los Angeles-based designer Erik Brunetti's line of edgy streetwear, which he founded in 1990. Brunetti took his case to the US Supreme Court in 2019 after being denied a trademark for FUCT, which sounds like, but is spelled differently from, a profanity, and can be understood to stand for Friends U Can't Trust. The trademark was reportedly refused because of sexual and violent imagery in the range. Brunetti argues that the entire movie industry would need to be regulated under this premise. What do you think? There's a follow-up to this 'ad' on YouTube if the story grips you. Great fashion ad, viable challenge to authority, cynical attention-seeking? FUCT Clothing, Erik Brunetti, profanity, streetwear, US Supreme Court, Friends U Can't Trust 2019-04-15T10:38:39Z https://addvertising.org/children-s-christmas-gifts-for-bright-sparks. https://www.youtube.com/embed/g3t5dmPV6ko https://www.youtube.com/embed/g3t5dmPV6ko https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g3t5dmPV6ko/hqdefault.jpg Children's Christmas gifts for bright sparks Okay, these toys don't have to be for Christmas, obvs, but since it is that time when anyone with a youngster to buy for is scavenging for ideas.... This offbeat ad, created by Hackney-based film-maker Raine Allen-Miller, shows how London company Tech Will Save Us, which specialises in STEM toys and coding kits for kids, gets those budding genius juices flowing. Isobel agency, Raine Allen-Miller, Tech Will Save Us Christmas 2017 ad, ads for children, STEM and coding toys for kids 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/sofas-never-looked-so-good-on-animals. https://youtu.be/LXhEMdmBSbo https://youtu.be/LXhEMdmBSbo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LXhEMdmBSbo/hqdefault.jpg Sofas never looked so good on animals UK furniture retailer DFS riffs off its 'What's Your Thing?' slogan to create a beautifully bizare panoply of exotic - and not-so - creatures doing their own thing in this one-minute wonderland. During Covid restrictions, people were more tied to their couches than ever before, and not always for the most relaxing or exciting reasons. With loneliness and isolation rampant, many coped by consuming unprecedented amounts of screened entertainment, though others who were able to took the opportunity as soon as they could to re-decorate their homes and buy in new furniture. DFS, which makes most of its fabric sofas in Britain, thus avoiding stockpiles of unsold inventory, cancelled payment of its interim dividend and closed all of its showrooms, manufacturing and distribution operations in the UK, Ireland and Spain in early 2020 in response to the Covid situation. Now it comes roaring back with all the colour, and playfulness we've come to expect from the brand, in what could be its boldest ad campaign so far. What do you think of it? DFS Animal Thingdom, animals in ads, creative campaigns, sofa ads, furniture ads, Pablo Agency 2022-09-23T15:22:29Z https://addvertising.org/clinton-deploys-rorschach-against-trump. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EmGXsL_jkBc https://www.youtube.com/embed/EmGXsL_jkBc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EmGXsL_jkBc/hqdefault.jpg Clinton deploys Rorschach against Trump New salvo in the US presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. political psychology, sanity of Clinton versus Trump, Trump's sanity, US presidential campaign ads 2016 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/the-song-that-will-wake-britain-four-nations-one-kingdom. https://youtu.be/2_I9KWo6iOg https://youtu.be/2_I9KWo6iOg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2_I9KWo6iOg/hqdefault.jpg The Song That Will Wake Britain: Four Nations, One Kingdom A bold claim. Though this 4'30" footage boasts a rallying cry soundtrack and is considered to be powerful and/or inspiring by many, it's not immediately clear what it's for or who's behind it. If you're familiar with British socio-political trends, you'll recognise that the answer is 43-year-old Tommy Robinson (born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon). Described by mainstream media as a far-right activist / agitator, and by himself as "a journalist, activist and public figure fighting for the forgotten people of the UK", the father-of-three is associated with calls for free speech, a friendly attitude towards Israel, and a belief that Britain is being overwhelmed by Islamic influences. His vehement, energetic style appeals to many, for various reasons: his 'Unite The Kingdom' rally in favour of free speech last year drew some 150,000 people - by police estimates - to central London. What do you make of this campaign? The Song That Will Wake Britain: Four Nations, One Kingdom, Tommy Robinson rally 2026, British society, United Kingdom 2026-01-27T09:58:36Z https://addvertising.org/nothing-black-and-white-about-colour-changing-concept-car-by-bmw. https://youtu.be/8aVq4PGVz70 https://youtu.be/8aVq4PGVz70 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8aVq4PGVz70/hqdefault.jpg Nothing black and white about colour-changing concept car by BMW Automaker BMW created a stir at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) by unveiling a colour-changing concept car to promote their electronic ink Flow technology. What do you think of this informational ad, featuring the traditional drive on a deserted road amid spectacular scenery? Does it do a good job of promoting the new BMW iX M60 electric vehicle, or is all your attention caught up by the possibility of being able to change your car colour from black to white through various shades including stripes? While electric vehicles continue to dominate auto development, and tech giant Sony announced its own plans to get into the sector, environmental concerns continued over the mining, processing and disposal of electric batteries among other aspects. Though the colour shift is still a concept, not yet available for public purchase, the BMW iX M60 SUV goes on sale in the summer of 2022 with the capacity for nought to 60 in under four seconds, a 357-mile range, and a £112,000 starting price. Reaction to the colour-change model has varied, with some questioning how far we need/want to go with 'personalisation' especially when it comes to transport boxes on wheels. Responses range from awe to comments on how much it would cost to repair damage to a single panel on such a vehicle, and remarks on it being 'an eco-friendly getaway car'. BMW iX M60, BMW colour-changing car, BMW car tech, electric vehicles, CES 2022, environment and car industry, EVs 2022, personalisation 2022-01-06T10:41:06Z https://addvertising.org/ryan-reynolds-this-loser-is-ruining-the-game. https://youtu.be/6di34z0eAaI https://youtu.be/6di34z0eAaI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6di34z0eAaI/hqdefault.jpg Ryan Reynolds: 'This loser is ruining the game' As one of the characters in the upcoming sci-fi movie 'Free Guy 2' says of the Ryan Reynolds persona. The comedy action film sees a bank teller called Guy realising that he is a background character in an open world video game called Free City that will soon go offline. Popular comic actor and one-man advertising agency (BT, Aviation Gin, Laughing Man) Ryan Reynolds plays Guy. What do you think of the trailer? Does it get the fun, excitement, and real-life social observation of all good sci-fi across to you? Are you looking forward to the movie hitting screens on December 9, 2020, or is the 2'33" trailer enough for you? Free Guy 2 trailer, Ryan Reynolds Free Guy, funny ads, sci-fi movies, film trailers 2020-10-19T13:03:30Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-cat-astrophe-from-temptations. https://youtu.be/KjNRKL8oEwM https://youtu.be/KjNRKL8oEwM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KjNRKL8oEwM/hqdefault.jpg Christmas cat-astrophe from Temptations! Here come the cute cat commercials for the Christmas campaigns, but this one from Temptations, purveyors of nutritious - and apparently addictive! - cat treats, captures feline psychology rather well. Most cat owners have seen the carefully decorated festive tree brought down by bauble-bashing paws, so this 1'15" spot should certainly strike a chord, don't you think? Curiosity killed the Christmas wonderland... If you'd like to see more catty commercials, just put the word Whiskas or Sheba into our Search box on the right of this page, and enjoy! temptations cat treats, Adam & Eve DDB, funny cat commercials, cat behaviour, cats wreck Christmas decorations 2020-10-25T14:31:42Z https://addvertising.org/liu-wen-olivia-colman-illustrate-that-it-s-always-burberry-weather. https://youtu.be/m0KNHk96uEU https://youtu.be/m0KNHk96uEU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m0KNHk96uEU/hqdefault.jpg Liu Wen, Olivia Colman illustrate that 'It's Always Burberry Weather' Random and calm blend in this visually appealing campaign from British luxury fashion house Burberry - famed for its trademark check design and classically stylish outerwear. This one-minute ad, which comes under the umbrella (pun intended) of 'It's Always Burberry Weather', depicts a passing moment between renowned British actress and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman, 51, and Liu Wen, 37, widely recognised as the first Chinese supermodel. There seems to be a big trend of implied advertising - i.e. not saying/showing what you're actually selling - which annoys some but can also be experienced as feeling part of a secret something. What do you think? Burberry The Soloist, Olivia Colam Burberry, Liu Wen Burberry, luxury fashion, high-end raincoats, Magna Studios 2025-10-15T15:57:56Z https://addvertising.org/tesco-takes-on-tampon-tax. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q7JahE5zYEI https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q7JahE5zYEI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q7JahE5zYEI/hqdefault.jpg Tesco takes on tampon tax Britain's biggest supermarket moves to reduce the impact of VAT on feminine hygiene products - aka the tampon tax. BBH London, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Tesco feminine hygiene products, tampon tax and supermarkets, Tesco tampon tax price reduction 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/emphasis-on-community-for-census-2021. https://youtu.be/C7qcMa9yUS4 https://youtu.be/C7qcMa9yUS4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C7qcMa9yUS4/hqdefault.jpg Emphasis on community for Census 2021 "The census is a head count of everyone in the country on a given day," explains the UK's National Archives. "A census has been taken in England and Wales, and separately for Scotland, every ten years since 1801, with the exception of 1941." (World War 2) "The object of the census was not to obtain detailed information about individuals, but to provide information about the population as a whole; listing everyone by name, wherever they happened to be on a single night, was the most efficient way to count everybody once, and nobody twice." This year of 2021 is no exception, and in this campaign urging people to take part, there's a strong emphasis on community for the March 21, Census 2021 which will take place in Northern Ireland, England, and Wales. Scotland will have its next census in 2022. What do you think of the ad? Does it accurately reflect the population, do you feel? Because of COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions, the filming of the spot had to adhere to strict 'bubble' rules such as casting members of the same household for different vignettes. The idea of the Census is explained as helping in the planning of services such as transport and healthcare. The 2021 edition will also provide information relating to how the coronavirus situation affected different areas of the population. Under the 1920 Census Act, it is compulsory for every household to fill out a census form. There are many reasons why people may remain unaware of the Census, or choose not to fill it out. Again largely because of the coronavirus situation, the 2021 campaign was aiming for a 'digital-first' approach with an objective of more than 75% online completion. Census 2021, England & Wales 2021 census, population count Northern Ireland, population count England and Wales, ONS UK, Office National Statistics, M&C Saatchi 2021-02-23T09:39:00Z https://addvertising.org/the-statham-verse-explored. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOpsnNf9Wj0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOpsnNf9Wj0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tOpsnNf9Wj0/hqdefault.jpg The Statham-verse explored.. LG and Jason Statham team-up to underline the many faces of his world, and also to say the LG G5 is cool & distinctive...probably. LG, LG 2018-06-08T18:23:55Z https://addvertising.org/if-beauty-is-the-space-you-seek. https://youtu.be/uB07jpkrUjw https://youtu.be/uB07jpkrUjw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uB07jpkrUjw/hqdefault.jpg If beauty is the space you seek.... ..then Space NK can pick you up after the lockdown months and whoosh you round a dizzying selection of high-end skincare, and cosmetics products and related gadgetry. Founded 30 years ago as a single store in London's Covent Garden by Nicky Kinnaird (hence the NK), this luxury emporium now runs dozens of shops in the UK and the USA offering a selection of goods by more than 70 brands such as Eve Lom, Laura Mercier, and Nars.What do you think of the ad? Does it strike the right note of diversity and capture a genuine sense of individual freedom? Or is it trying too hard? Or do you just not care, you're tripping over your own feet to get out and get moving again on your own terms? Studies run over the period of restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation indicate a huge rise in people turning to buying more beauty and grooming products than usual in a bid to cheer themselves up or take their minds off things. Space NK beauty space, luxury cosmetics, high-end skincare, beauty and grooming, FCB Inferno 2021-06-21T14:37:54Z https://addvertising.org/pringles-jingles-in-fun-with-a-festive-wreath. https://youtu.be/bkzgrmQ62Ns https://youtu.be/bkzgrmQ62Ns https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bkzgrmQ62Ns/hqdefault.jpg Pringles jingles in fun with a festive wreath It only takes ten seconds for snack brand Pringles to make its Christmas 2020 point. Anyone familiar with - or hooked on - the notoriously more-ish crisps will chuckle, and those who are on the Scrooge side of the seasonal festivities may get a nasty laugh out of what happens to this householder's decorations. As we wind up a year disrupted in so many negative ways by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, lots of people and brands are striving to restored humour and the right kind of normality despite changing and ongoing restrictions. “Now, more than ever, we want to bring our sense of playfulness to consumers," says Pringles, "and demonstrate that festive celebrations are not just limited to big events. Even small or virtual gatherings can transform into unexpected fun with the Pringles attitude.” Pringles, Christmas ads 2020, funny ads, Grey London 2020-12-11T08:30:40Z https://addvertising.org/coldplay-brian-eno-sleaford-mods-join-clientearth-for-climate-action-playlists. https://youtu.be/7qyjOLxhpV4 https://youtu.be/7qyjOLxhpV4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7qyjOLxhpV4/hqdefault.jpg Coldplay, Brian Eno, Sleaford Mods join ClientEarth for climate action Playlists Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year to mark the beginning of the modern environmental movement, with the first such day in 1970. The organisation EARTH.ORG describes itself as "the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for our planet." This campaign by environmental law charity ClientEarth was created for the 2021 Earth Day, whose theme of 'Restore our Earth' was chosen to focus on reducing humanity's environmental footprint and fixing damage already done to the planet. Ahead of the global COP26 climate summit scheduled to take place in Glasgow, UK in November 2021, and in the same week as a virtual summit headed up by U.S. President Joe Biden, ClientEarth joined forces with musicians, record labels and festivals to reframe the climate discussion through uniquely curated playlists. What do you think of the Playlists endeavour? Musical luminaries including Brian Eno, Patagonia, Coldplay, Anna Calvi, alt-J, and Sleaford Mods have contributed, and each song title makes a point about climate change. Effective way to get more of us thinking/discussing/acting on this issue? ClientEarth Playlists, Earth Day 2021, Coldplay, Brian Eno, Sleaford Mods, music for climate action, climate crisis, FRED & FARID New York 2021-04-19T09:51:49Z https://addvertising.org/sam-nelson-harris-loves-the-racks-in-new-music-video. https://youtu.be/QtlR508af_w https://youtu.be/QtlR508af_w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QtlR508af_w/hqdefault.jpg Sam Nelson Harris 'loves the racks' in new music video Even if we're not over-active in the cuisine department, many of us would recognise KitchenAid's iconic stand mixers, which combine reassuring sturdiness with hot-trend colours and timeless style, on a wander through a department store. The long-established US company has been branching out into other areas of appliances as it moves with the times (whilst standing strong in its own legend - this is what 'living in the present moment' really means) and if you didn't know it produces dishwashers, well, you will after watching this. X Ambassadors frontman and Grammy Award-winning singer Sam Nelson Harris stars in this two-minute music video as a smitten appliance admirer after a meet-cute at a party. One of those ads which straddles all our categories.... Sam Nelson Harris Love The Racks, KitchenAid x Sam Nelson Harris, dishwasher commercials, Whirlpool Corp., WoW Studios 2025-10-07T23:03:28Z https://addvertising.org/working-parents-exhorted-to-get-a-degree. https://youtu.be/V-7qOOuw40U https://youtu.be/V-7qOOuw40U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V-7qOOuw40U/hqdefault.jpg Working parents exhorted to get a degree Many of us will be familiar with juggling of work, children, household activities and the many other plates that have to be kept in the air. What do you think of this ad for adult education - do you find it inspiring or does it strike a different note? University of Phoenix Discover your Wings, adult education, single motherhood, 18OLA 2021-07-07T00:42:55Z https://addvertising.org/water-poverty-matt-damon-raises-a-glass-to-the-gift-of-time. https://youtu.be/2wJjrAIlOQA https://youtu.be/2wJjrAIlOQA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2wJjrAIlOQA/hqdefault.jpg Water poverty: Matt Damon raises a glass to The Gift of Time US actor/producer/screenwriter Matt Damon continues his advocacy for Water.org, the organisation he co-founded to combat water poverty, in this seasonal ad for pilsner beermaker Stella Artois. The message in 2021 is around giving the gift of time. As the partnership explains: "Savoring time together is the best gift we receive during the holiday season. But in developing countries, women around the world spend hours collecting water. This season, every Stella Artois and limited-edition chalice helps support water.org so instead of walking hours to collect water, these women can spend that time with loved ones." Damon is known to most of us for his on-screen work in films such as 'Good Will Hunting', 'The Martian' and 'The Bourne Identity'. However, before his acting career took off in the late Eighties, he had travelled extensively outside the United States of America with his mother. “I quickly realized the world was much bigger than my hometown," says the actor, who went on to found H2O Africa Foundation in 2006. “You cannot solve poverty without solving water and sanitation,” he says. What do you think of the Stella Artois commercial? Right kind of reminder at a time of giving? Stella Artois Gift of Time, Water.org, Matt Damon Gift of Time ad, Christmas ads 2021, Hollywood actors in ads, women collecting water, water poverty, water sustainability 2021-11-08T12:27:47Z https://addvertising.org/britain-s-local-pubs-urge-us-to-sign-the-pledge. https://youtu.be/MKZii_fCkDE https://youtu.be/MKZii_fCkDE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MKZii_fCkDE/hqdefault.jpg Britain's local pubs urge us to sign the pledge Bound to strike a chord with many of us, this short film was shot in a wide range of real pubs around the UK to motivate people to pledge their support for pubs and brewers which have had a difficult 18 months as a result of COVID-related lockdowns. Britain's Beer Alliance said: "Pubs are shorthand for public places - a space for everyone. They are the original social network & still the best. They contribute to our culture, our emotional wellbeing and our way of life, which is why it’s so important for government to invest in our Britain’s pubs and breweries y so that they can continue to serve their communities.” What do you think of the campaign? Does it motivate you to sign the pledge? The idea is to keep up pressure on the government to cut beer duty, reform VAT for pubs and lower business rates. Britain’s Beer Alliance, UK pubs, keep local pubs alive, Long Live The Local: That Special Feeling, Havas London 2021-07-06T12:41:16Z https://addvertising.org/finally-robots-you-can-ride. https://youtu.be/X2UxtKLZnNo https://youtu.be/X2UxtKLZnNo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X2UxtKLZnNo/hqdefault.jpg Finally, robots you can ride.... If you like your terrain rough and your buddies tough, the Unitree B2-W may be your ideal companion. Chinese company Unitree Robotics delivered a somersaulting humanoid robot earlier this year (use our Search button) but is focusing on its status as "the global high-performance quadrupedal robot industry pioneer". What do you make of this two-minute footage showing the robot being put through its paces? Obviously the potential is immense, and equally obviously, the nature of that potential will vary according to the user. The target market for Unitree's robotic quadrupeds is the general consumer. The B2-W, successor to the Go1 and Go2 'dogs', currently retails at around US$100k - a heftier price tag than Spot the robotic dog produced by Boston Dynamics (owned by South Korea's Hyundai company), but then, there are tariffs in the air these days. Unitree B2-W Talent Awakening, robotic quadrupeds, robotic dogs, Chinese robotics, consumer robots, Unitree Robotics 2024-12-27T16:00:08Z https://addvertising.org/showman-richard-branson-takes-his-stunt-skills-to-new-heights. https://youtu.be/jSIdllridsg https://youtu.be/jSIdllridsg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jSIdllridsg/hqdefault.jpg Showman Richard Branson takes his stunt skills to new heights He's always been known for appearing in his own promotional campaigns - often in a humorous stunt - but the 'ad' contained in this report by US media propels British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson into a different stratosphere - literally. The multi-billionaire behind the Virgin group of companies had himself and three Virgin Galactic employees shot up to the edge of Space just days before Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was due to take his brother and a couple of others up in his own Blue Origin craft - dubbed his 'cock-rocket' by some, for reasons which become obvious if you take a look at it. Perenially flamboyant Branson told The Today Show: "I know nobody will believe me when I say it, but honestly, there isn't [competition]" between himself and Bezos. What do you think of the stunt? Exciting and fun? Bizarre and unnecessary? Inspiring? The high-flying jaunt brings the prospect of Space travel and tourism closer, prompting criticism from many that we should be taking care of our existing planet and people before lashing out exorbitant sums of money on seeking fresh horizons to clutter with human detritus. Sir Richard Branson space travel, Bezos Branson Space race, Virgin Galactic, VSS Unity, Branson edge of space 2021-07-12T10:31:00Z https://addvertising.org/suggestive-santa-gets-trim-for-christmas. https://youtu.be/huMvbyC14mY https://youtu.be/huMvbyC14mY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/huMvbyC14mY/hqdefault.jpg Suggestive Santa gets trim for Christmas It only takes 30 seconds for a Christmas get-together with his mum takes an uh-oh turn for US comedian Pete Davidson as it tursn out that Santa Claus has been at the presents.... Thankfully, the gift-bearer's specific use of the men's intimate shaving tool known as The Lawn Mower is not too explicit - Santa could well have been giving his beard a quick trim so as to look his best for his busiest time of year. What do you think of this festive campaign by men's grooming company Manscaped, renowned for its healthy doses of humour in the advertising arena? Manscaped Pete Davidson, Christmas ads 2022, Manscaped ads, funny ads, men's grooming, men's intimate shaving, Ryan Ebner ArtClass 2022-12-09T16:13:30Z https://addvertising.org/kotex-puts-pmt-in-the-workplace-up-for-debate. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qq_H02TSE-g https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qq_H02TSE-g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qq_H02TSE-g/hqdefault.jpg Kotex puts PMT in the workplace up for debate Kotex, the manufacturer of feminine hygiene products and the company behind the first pop-up period shop, takes another bold step in its #periodprojects. The ad's not in the Controversial category because it's about periods, obvs, but because the questions it raises are quite thought-provoking and some people are finding the presentation a bit controversial. What are your thoughts? Kotex period projects, does having a period affect work, premenstrual syndrome pmt at work, Ogilvy & Mather, Ogilvy Colombia 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/porsche-s-fast-and-furious-ev-launch. https://youtu.be/92sXWVxRr0g https://youtu.be/92sXWVxRr0g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/92sXWVxRr0g/hqdefault.jpg Porsche's fast and furious EV launch Luxury auto-maker Porsche launched its new electric vehicle, the Taycan, in high-octane style with this mini-movie where the key characters speak American English - possibly because it was built for maximum impact at the 2020 Super Bowl football championship, possibly because it's taking a sideswipe at the 'Fast & Furious' street racing films. An entertaining 2'30" watch showcasing several cars from the iconic German marque. Check it out and let us know what you think! Hilarious, shocking waste of resources, irrelevant, brilliant? Porsche Taycan, electric vehicles, EV, luxury vehicles, high speed car chase, funny ads, Porsche electric cars, Cramer-Krasselt 2022-01-22T23:12:18Z https://addvertising.org/peruvian-beer-gives-yonuncadas-a-fresh-twist. https://youtu.be/V8OtQsZTmG8 https://youtu.be/V8OtQsZTmG8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V8OtQsZTmG8/hqdefault.jpg Peruvian beer gives 'yonuncadas' a fresh twist The game Yo Nunca, Never Have I, Ten Fingers, or I've Never involves drinking companions saying out loud things they've never done; players who have done the thing named (known as a 'yonuncada' in Spanish) take a drink. Tan solo tendrás que leer las yonuncadas en alto para que la oigan todos y luego beber solamente aquellos que cumplan lo que dice la yonuncada. In this ad by Pilsen Callao - Peru's most popular beer - the yonuncadas are examples of everyday sexism, and there's a lot of drinking being done by participants acknolwedging they've taken part in this kind of behaviour at some time or another. Do you think this is a good way of tackling sexism country-wide among the male population? Does it strike a chord with you? Pilsen Callao, Peruvians, everyday sexism Peru, Never Have I, Yo Nunca, Fahrenheit DDB, DDB Latina 2020-03-11T11:09:56Z https://addvertising.org/zimmermann-takes-poetic-approach-to-fall-2018-fashion. https://youtu.be/lwTtJemT0kg https://youtu.be/lwTtJemT0kg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lwTtJemT0kg/hqdefault.jpg Zimmermann takes poetic approach to Fall 2018 fashion Oh my! Dreamy interiors, a leisurely breakfast featuring those cute little cups of coffee, time to think and write, and all this amid a luscious natural setting... What's not to envy? Australian designer Zimmermann presents its Fall 2018 collection in a thoroughly romantic setting. Do you want to rush out and buy those clothes? Live that life, or maybe re-live that life? Zimmermann fashion house Fall 2018, Australian fashion, Bashful, Australian designers, women's fashion 2018-07-13T06:30:11Z https://addvertising.org/space-critical-to-the-modern-way-of-war. https://youtu.be/R9bzFKHrQoo https://youtu.be/R9bzFKHrQoo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R9bzFKHrQoo/hqdefault.jpg Space: "Critical to the modern way of war" Hm, what? Does that phrase imply the inevitability, almost the advisability of warfare? Of course we each interpret things differently, but that's one interpretation that can be made without much of a stretch. This campaign is by the US Space Force, which came into being in December 2019, creating the first new branch of the armed services in 73 years. As it says here: "Earth is only half the battle. Today, Space is essential, not only to our way of life, it’s absolutely critical to the modern way of war. The United States Space Force is being built from the brightest minds across the Space operations of the Air Force, our joint services and the private sector. It’s time for another giant leap". Also as the campaign points out, "there's no such thing as a day without Space operations - you just don't see them". Again, hm. The visuals and the male tone of voice are compelling justifications of a state - war - whose elimination many believe should itself be the focus, rather than its executors and trappings. This campaign is very appealing in its apparent logic: Space capabilities are woven into the fabric of daily life, but Space is no longer free from conflict, therefore a force to defend national security and economic prosperity - in this case, that of the USA, becomes necessary. We can all relate to the sensations of those who care about the security of their family and nation and how eager young minds in particular would respond to this. However, Space - like Earth - is ultimately a shared resource. Do we really want to replicate our Earthling need for an enemy out in Space? If not, how do we avoid such a situation? If we do, this campaign presents an intriguing option. For some, the ad looks like an update of the 'America's Army' video game developed as a short-term recruitment project which did a highly effective recruitment job for 20 years until it was decommissioned in 2022. Perhaps taking the whole competitive spirit up above our skies is a good thing, turning warfare into the de-sensitising video games and programmes that reflect it, thus causing less human misery while simultaneously enhancing profits for the tech and weaponry industries. Your thoughts? US Space Force, US military, modern warfare, war in Space, Space security, Space weaponry 2024-01-21T11:29:14Z https://addvertising.org/from-deadpan-to-deadpool-ryan-reynolds-in-disney-s-free-guy-trailer. https://youtu.be/0mcYnQ4JG8o https://youtu.be/0mcYnQ4JG8o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0mcYnQ4JG8o/hqdefault.jpg From deadpan to deadpool: Ryan Reynolds in Disney's 'Free Guy' trailer If anyone can make guns, crime, violence amusing, it's gotta be actor/advertiser of the moment, Ryan Reynolds, whose witty deadpan humour is selling Aviation Gin in the least expected places. But hey, what got into Disney? Check out the three minutes of action-packed trailer for 'Free Guy' - due to explode off screens in summer 2020 - and let us know what you think of the superhero Deadpool turn it's taken! Great fun, or too much glamorisation/dehumanisation of violence? Ryan Reynolds, Free Guy movie trailer, NPC, Ryan Reynolds and Disney, Disney movies 2020, 2020-12-10T14:04:20Z https://addvertising.org/black-love-is. https://youtu.be/3fRy-xAT2WE https://youtu.be/3fRy-xAT2WE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3fRy-xAT2WE/hqdefault.jpg Black Love Is.... Dating app Tinder supplies some answers in the three-minute campaign showing various couples and individuals opening up about what black love means to them. Do you like this approach? Should love just be love without specifiying further, or is this kind of celebration for one community necessary and attractive? The piece was shot by Canadian Julien Christian Lutz, known as Director X. Tinder, Black Love Is, online dating, Julien Christian Lutz, Director X, dating apps, m ss ng p eces production 2020-03-02T10:47:41Z https://addvertising.org/mosquitonic-a-new-kind-of-mixer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/W-GNRARi_Nc https://www.youtube.com/embed/W-GNRARi_Nc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W-GNRARi_Nc/hqdefault.jpg Mosquitonic - a new kind of mixer! Soft drinks and mixers manufacturer Thomas Henry serves up a new kind of mixer - a tonic for your classic G&T that doubles up as mosquito repellent... Seriously? Watch it and see. Thomas Henry (1734-1816) was a member of the Royal Society and a pharmacist and inventor who would no doubt be intrigued by the blend. Does the ad convince you? BBDO Milan, Thomas Henry Mosquitonic, mosquito spray tonic water, mosquito bites, 2024-04-20T02:48:22Z https://addvertising.org/wasteland-we-re-ignoring-this-aggressive-new-superpower. https://youtu.be/du7rE3sQ_tE https://youtu.be/du7rE3sQ_tE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/du7rE3sQ_tE/hqdefault.jpg Wasteland: We're ignoring this aggressive new superpower Alarming effects, visuals and a sombre voiceover make up a 'news report' that is aimed at urging us all to change our behaviour in order to stave off this very real threat to global security. Does this approach make you want to help or would you prefer less tension and more practical tips? Saatchi, Surfers Against Sewage, plastics pollution, Wasteland, plastic bottles, single-use plastics 2018-06-04T11:28:51Z https://addvertising.org/ping-pong-balls-mousetraps-explain-social-distancing. https://youtu.be/o4PnSYAqQHU https://youtu.be/o4PnSYAqQHU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o4PnSYAqQHU/hqdefault.jpg Ping pong balls, mousetraps explain social distancing It seems very simple when we watch it, but how many of us would have thought of teaming moustraps with ping pong balls to demonstrate how one element entering a crowded environment can set off an explosion of spreading mayhem? This awareness campaign was put out by the Ohio Department of Health to draw people's attention to the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. As the general public began to weary of lockdown measures that in some cases affected mental health as well as economic survival, governments across the world were hard put to it to maintain sensible precautions in a fast-shifting landscape of information. This one gets the point across without any 'orders' or judgmental pronouncements. The highly visual, explanatory approach looks set to survive well beyond COVID-19 and provide a useful image for many situations in the future. Do you agree? Ohio Department of Health, Flatten the Curve, social distancing ping pong balls, COVID 19 coronavirus, Real Art Dayton 2020-04-28T08:30:46Z https://addvertising.org/play-has-no-limits-playstation-5-arrives. https://youtu.be/Cj6AUuRs1A4 https://youtu.be/Cj6AUuRs1A4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cj6AUuRs1A4/hqdefault.jpg Play Has No Limits: Playstation 5 arrives Sony's much-anticipated next generation home video games console launched in August 2020, to the delight of fans in a world dominated by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. With lockdowns imposed globally, home entertainment was one of the sectors that saw a sharp upswing, and Sony will surely have got a wriggle on to take advantage. The new console boasted a solid state drive and native 4K resolution designed to enhance graphical performance significantly - as reflected in the 1'14" ad. What do you think of the spot? Does it convey all the excitement and new thrills you can't wait to get your hands on? 'Discover haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio', urges Sony - does the ad encourage you to put in your order now, or are you, like, duh, I pre-ordered months ago? Sony Playstation 5, Sony Interactive Entertainment, home entertainment, video games console, native 4K resolution, solid state drive console 2021-07-26T08:05:18Z https://addvertising.org/reebok-sports-the-unexpected. https://youtu.be/wtz9bt9g7_o https://youtu.be/wtz9bt9g7_o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wtz9bt9g7_o/hqdefault.jpg Reebok Sports the Unexpected! Just for the hell of it... 1'30" watch you might be drawn into whether you're a sportsperson, Reebok fan or not. Let us know what you think of it! Good piece of content you'd share with friends, or a minute and a half of your life you'll never get back? Reebok, Sport the Unexpected, sports commercial, unusual ads, Venables Bell & Partners 2019-03-12T08:26:31Z https://addvertising.org/mass-surveillance-amnesty-international-calls-on-nyc-to-ban-use-of-facial-recognition-technology. https://youtu.be/VPy_IKE4s2A https://youtu.be/VPy_IKE4s2A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VPy_IKE4s2A/hqdefault.jpg Mass surveillance: Amnesty International calls on NYC to ban use of facial recognition technology Human rights organisation Amnesty International (AI) weighs in with research on how facial recognition technology is being used for surveillanace purposes in New York City, and calls on the city to ban use of such technology. "Facial recognition software identifies individuals by their face, among millions of images in a database," says the movement, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. "It has been used 22,000 times in New York City, since 2017. The technology is developed through scraping millions of images from social media profiles without permission." Pointing out that surveillance use of the technology threatens the right to protest - currently playing out in various global scenarios as a result of government attempts to introduce Covid-related 'vaccine mandates' - AI also highlights the risk of amplified racially discriminatory policing. "Black and minority communities are at risk of being misidentified and falsely arrested – in some instances, facial recognition has been 95% inaccurate. Even when it 'works', it can exacerbate discriminatory policing and prevent the free and safe exercise of peaceful assembly, by acting as a tool of mass surveillance," says AI. What do you think of this 2'30" campaign? Does it do a good job of bringing an under-discussed issue into an easily understood focus for those of us who might not be aware? Too little too late, the mass surveillance train has already left the station? Amnesty International Ban the Scan, Amnesty International mass surveillance, facial recognition technology NYC, right to protest, right to peaceful assembly 2022-02-23T13:20:34Z https://addvertising.org/coffee-can-generate-more-energy-than-you-realise. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eCs8kqUng4s https://www.youtube.com/embed/eCs8kqUng4s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eCs8kqUng4s/hqdefault.jpg Coffee can generate more energy than you realise Jennifer Hudson, Steve Aoki, Pixie Lott, Luan Santana, Yemi Alade and Tan WeiWei help oil giant Shell get the message across about the new ways of harnessing and generating energy which young entrepreneurs are coming up with. Footsteps into energy via special paving stones, and coffee grounds turning to fuel from Britain's Bio-Bean are just a couple. Really interesting, and the 'Best Day of My Life' soundtrack keeps the momentum going through the three minutes. JWT London, alternative energy methods, shell supporting young energy entrepreneurs, make the future, shell possible, 2018-07-01T08:16:41Z https://addvertising.org/snoring-hostage-tape-holds-out-hope-of-improved-sleep-and-intimacy. https://youtu.be/Nv8f-41-VtM https://youtu.be/Nv8f-41-VtM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nv8f-41-VtM/hqdefault.jpg Snoring: Hostage Tape holds out hope of improved sleep and intimacy Anyone with a partner who snores will instantly relate to this ad. As will most snorers themselves: it's commonly acknowledged now that sleep is important to us living our best life, and that although different patterns work for different people, constant interruption or deprivation is just, well.... torture. We did wonder whether to put this campaign into our Controversial or Amusing category - what do you think? The deciding factor was that the name of the product, while blackly amusing and definitely an attention-grabber, is also redolent of the threat of death or injury. Yes, we realise that that's what makes it effective. Anyway, up to you how you interpret the couples-focused ad, which is the first from Hostage Tape, and apparently inspired by the personal journey of founder Alex Neist. Hostage Tape is the official sleep aid for mixed martial arts organisation UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship),and is proving popular with those whose facial hair defeats other sleep tapes. The brand also stresses that the tape is made of a breathable fabric that allows air to rush in only during a crisis. Hostage Tape Unlock Your Intimacy With Mouth Tape, sleep and relationships, mouth and nose strips, snoring partner, snoring tape, snore relief, anti-snore tape, RedHaus Design 2024-08-28T09:06:39Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-uses-brooklyn-bridge-to-highlight-need-for-strong-global-ocean-treaty. https://youtu.be/w_lnUONL71o https://youtu.be/w_lnUONL71o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w_lnUONL71o/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace uses Brooklyn Bridge to highlight need for strong Global Ocean Treaty The final negotiations for a Global Ocean Treaty at the United Nations (UN) in New York will determine the fate of the oceans for generations to come, says environmental organisation Greenpeace. The international group, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021, is renowned for its headline-grabbing activism stunts. Several of the movement's nation branches put out campaigns designed to steer leaders - and the public's conscience - into awareness of and action to improve the plight of our over-fished and contaminated oceans. In this one, Greenpeace USA projects their call for action onto one of New York's iconic landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge. While 49 countries have committed to deliver an ambitious Treaty in 2022, Greenpeace and other environmental movements continued to press hard for strong outcomes. “These negotiations are a once in a generation opportunity to protect the blue part of our blue planet," said Greenpeace. "The oceans sustain all life on Earth but for too long, we’ve neglected them. A weak Treaty, or any further delay, will maintain the broken status quo that has pushed the oceans into crisis.” The UN said the negotiations would address "marine genetic resources, including questions on benefit-sharing, measures such as area-based management tools, environmental impact assessments, capacity-building and the transfer of marine technology". The overall aim is to create a legal framework for areas of protection in international waters, and outlaw practices such as bottom trawling and mining of the seabed. What do you think of the campaign? Clever but ineffective, or a really good way to remind us all of the need for ocean sanctuaries? Greenpeace USA, Global Ocean Treaty, ocean sanctuaries, Treaty of the High Seas, maritime conservation, environmental activism 2022-08-17T08:46:42Z https://addvertising.org/dolce-gabbana-keeps-it-compact. https://youtu.be/UEkbknOtD10 https://youtu.be/UEkbknOtD10 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UEkbknOtD10/hqdefault.jpg Dolce & Gabbana keeps it compact And what a compact... The Italian luxury house has taken back control of its beauty wing and the red-lipped bird flies again in this Mediterranean-drenched campaign. Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido had put its manufacturing muscle into Dolce & Gabbana make-up and skincare products, but shuttered the license to a major degree at the end of 2021 after disappointing Asian results and the market drop brought about by Covid restrictions. Now the lush lipsticks, powders and shadows are back on plush shelves such as Harrods in London, firmly back in the embrace of Dolce & Gabbana as of the beginning of 2023, and exuding born-again elegance. What do you think of this sensualised styling? DG Devotion, Dolce & Gabbana make-up, luxury make-up, fashion photography, ornate powder compacts, Dolce & Gabbana beauty, fashion photographer HugoComte 2023-09-26T14:54:03Z https://addvertising.org/british-government-couldn-t-run-a-bath-mate. https://youtu.be/dQ6wNUKgMto https://youtu.be/dQ6wNUKgMto https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQ6wNUKgMto/hqdefault.jpg British government "couldn't run a bath, mate" ... says hacked-off dog smoking a fag in a pub. This two-minute satire involves talking animals giving their unbridled take on the state of the nation. You don't need to be familiar with British politics / society to appreciate the footage - the AI animation itself is enjoyable, and the feelings expressed will probably be relatable to many of us in other countries. In the UK, the current government is Labour, with Keir Starmer as prime minister. The outfit behind this and other similar videos is Talking Savages, which introduces itself as "the most uncensored AI talking animal channel on YouTube. We hit the streets and interview the animals you think you know, and their opinions are... rough. This isn't your average cute animal channel. This is where comedy gets feral. Get ready for: Savage Roasts from cynical cats. Brutal Hot-Takes from gritty pigeons. Controversial Confessions from squirrels, dogs, and more. Using AI-generated video and voice, we bring you the 100% unfiltered, adult-only, foul-mouthed truth from the animal kingdom". It's been a hot year for parody, traditionally deployed to call out abuse of power through the use of humour in a bid to avoid reprisals from repressive regimes. The trend has been turbo-boosted by advances in generative AI (artificial intelligence), which enable content creators to, for example, filter human responses through animation / non-human figures as in this video. The term parody derives from the ancient Greek word parodia, meaning a setting of an imitation against the original form, a 'counter=song', a light depiction of mock-heroic subjects. The specific use of humour developed further in such a way that the Oxford English Dictionary, for example, now defines parody as imitation 'turned as to produce a ridiculous effect'. Talking Savages If Animals Were Human | British Politics, talking animals socio-political satire, political parody, generative AI animation 2025-12-31T10:05:07Z https://addvertising.org/elvie-these-are-not-udders-they-re-my-boobs. https://youtu.be/3i-ZiA7ll60 https://youtu.be/3i-ZiA7ll60 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3i-ZiA7ll60/hqdefault.jpg Elvie: "These are not udders, they're my boobs" Humorous all-singing, all-dancing 1'14" ad for a world first - Elvie Pump, a silent, wirefree wearable breast pump. "Pumping shouldn Elvie breast pump, silent wearable breast pump, wirefree breast pump, funny ads, Mother agency 2018-09-24T05:35:43Z https://addvertising.org/hillary-clinton-running-again-ad-draws-flak. https://youtu.be/MNBT6vbwGVs https://youtu.be/MNBT6vbwGVs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MNBT6vbwGVs/hqdefault.jpg Hillary Clinton 'running again' ad draws flak With the United States of America squaring up to presidential elections in 2024, the race is on - some might say, like choosing the next 007 for the James Bond movies - to identify who's actually going to be on the ballot. The phrase 'running' can be used to refer to standing for public office. In this campaign, the ambiguity is used to promote a course former presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton is to teach at Columbia University, and perhaps - some might say - to test the waters as to her running as a presidential candidate again. Clinton, who served as First Lady from 1993 to 2001 when her husband Bill Clinton was president, stood as a candidate for the Democratic Party in 2016. That election went to the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. The outspoken 76-year-old continued to dominate headlines at time of writing as the first US president to be indicted and put on trial for a felony, while maintaining the possibility of running again himself for the Republicans, whose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is also giving glimpses of a strong contender. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, would be standing - and/or running - for the Democrats currently in office under President Joe Biden, who is 80. What do you think of the Clinton Columbia promotion? The former Secretary of State and Columbia Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo will co-teach 'Inside the Situation Room', a new course on foreign policy decision-making. The course is described as employing "insights from diverse academic fields—including political psychology, domestic politics, and international relations—as well as first-hand experience from those who were in the room as historic, high-pressure foreign policy decisions were made". While Clinton is revered by many, particularly as a standard-bearer for women, she is also reviled and distrusted for a war-mongering approach, and this ad campaign has attracted corresponding criticism. Your thoughts on the promotion? Hillary Clinton 'Inside the Situation Room' ad campaign, Hillary Clinton teaching foriegn policy at Columbia University, US presidential elections 2024 2023-04-11T08:58:27Z https://addvertising.org/lidl-brightens-the-day-with-signs-of-spring. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0g2S51aEHOc https://www.youtube.com/embed/0g2S51aEHOc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0g2S51aEHOc/hqdefault.jpg Lidl brightens the day with signs of spring They're all things to eat, of course, from the budget supermarket chain, in this riff on breakfast TV. TBWA London, Lidl spring spotters ad, supermarket ads, Easter shopping 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/football-x-fragrance-kaka-cannavaro-score-for-black-legend. https://youtu.be/-afqd8PAxFk https://youtu.be/-afqd8PAxFk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-afqd8PAxFk/hqdefault.jpg Football x fragrance: Kaká, Cannavaro score for Black Legend If you're not a football fan the names may not mean much to you, but Brazil's Ricardo Kaká, 43, and Italy's Fábio Cannavaro, 53 - former rivals on the pitch - are both legends in their own time, meaning that their joint promotion of a new men's fragrance is likely to score with the sporty set both on and off the field. Behind the popular Malbec line is Brazilian cosmetics company O Boticário — part of the Diversa Beleza (diverse beauty) movement which promotes beauty free from stereotypes and does not conduct animal testing — who describe Malbec Black Legend thus: "Featuring Black Code accord crafted with natural Oakwood oil, this Amber Woody scent combines earthy notes, noble woods, and luxury nuances like Vanilla, Whiskey, Leather, and Tobacco". And if you're only familiar with Malbec as a wine, you're on the right track: essence of Italian Neroamaro wine infuses the fragrance. Stepping into his new role as global ambassador for Malbec, Kaká says: "I have always seen Malbec as a fragrance that conveys personality and confidence. Being part of this new moment, in a campaign with international reach, feels like representing our country once again—this time in a different way". The message 'one legend always recognise another' is underlined with a soundtrack of Puccini's Nessun Dorma aria and black/white photography. O Boticario Malbec Black Legend, Ricardo Kaká, Fábio Cannavaro, footballers in commercials, perfumier Pascal Gaurin, AlmapBBDO 2026-01-31T09:10:14Z https://addvertising.org/castle-lager-calls-for-a-label-free-south-africa. https://youtu.be/g6bMmAITnCg https://youtu.be/g6bMmAITnCg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g6bMmAITnCg/hqdefault.jpg Castle Lager calls for a label-free South Africa Pacey one-minute spot including the faces and voices of diverse South Africans, in a campaign to get rid of the labels we can all get stuck with and work towards a society free from cultural prejudices, from what's often described as the national beer, Castle Lager. Do you like the way it makes its point? Castle Lager, #SmashTheLabel, South African ads, cultural diversity, Ogilvy Johannesburg 2019-09-08T11:41:54Z https://addvertising.org/delivery-drama-from-argos. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WNqm-sgz86Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/WNqm-sgz86Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WNqm-sgz86Y/hqdefault.jpg Delivery drama from Argos British catalogue retailer Argos offers an action-packed 1-minute spot at a futuristic airport as one elf races to get a special gift delivered on time for Christmas 2017. CHI & Partners, Argos Christmas 2017 ad, #readyfortakeoff, best Christmas ads 2017, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/c-is-for-cult-cabine-and-dior. https://youtu.be/NDnkCletd7c https://youtu.be/NDnkCletd7c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NDnkCletd7c/hqdefault.jpg 'C' is for Cult, Cabine, and.... Dior Well, here's an intriguing glimpse in the retro mirror from luxury fashion house Dior. Founded in 1946 by French designer Christian Dior, the house takes us backstage via black and white footage to discover the origins of Miss Dior beauty rituals behind the doors of the iconic 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, where Christian Dior's models once prepared for his legendary shows. “Happiness is the secret to all beauty: there is no beauty that is attractive without happiness,” the designer himself averred. His 'New Look' was a revolutionary era for women at the end of the 1940s, in the years immediately after World War II, and his debut collection is credited with having revived the fashion industry of France. The New Look silhouette was characterised by a small, cinched-in waist with a full skirt falling below mid-calf length, emphasising the bust and hips, as we can see from this archive footage. Dior named the pre-showing area, where the models prepared to display his latest creations, as the Cabine, and he called the slender young women 'fairies' who were the heroines of the vibrant maison. We also discover that the Cabine is known to be the cradle of Dior's beauty rituals - in our own day and age, the name continues to intrigue and attract with its range of beauty and perfume products, as well as couture and clothing. Do you like the retro-glimpse approach? A.B.C.Dior, C is for Cabine, Christian Dior ads, luxury fashion ads, Miss Dior, retro footage Dior, backstage Dior 2023-12-10T15:32:31Z https://addvertising.org/classified-ads-cia-goes-online-in-new-recruitment-drive. https://youtu.be/KvG8c8aVtl8 https://youtu.be/KvG8c8aVtl8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KvG8c8aVtl8/hqdefault.jpg Classified ads: CIA goes online in new recruitment drive The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States of America launched its first ad on online streaming services in a bid to reach potential recruits where they are - on digital platforms - and to show its diversity credentials. "Advertising on streaming services is an important step forward to reach talented Americans with the diversity of experiences we require to continue to be the world’s premier intelligence service,” said Director Gina Haspel,the first woman to head the Agency. Since she took over, all five CIA directorates have become headed up by women. What do you think of the campaign - would it attract you to explore a career with this employer? Will advertising clandestine careers help contribute to a more diverse and open society in the long run? Despite morale issues and better-paid opportunities at tech giants for young people, CIA recruitment numbers for 2019 were reportedly their best on record in the past decade. The Agency, which traditionally recruits largely at events such as graduate job fairs, expects the new online drive to boost that further. Does this campaign fit the bill? CIA recruitment 2020, clandestine careers, national security USA, work as a spy, Central Intelligence Agency recruitment, your nation is counting on you 2020-07-08T09:40:50Z https://addvertising.org/election-insurance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fGjHi9lyioE https://www.youtube.com/embed/fGjHi9lyioE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fGjHi9lyioE/hqdefault.jpg Election insurance Amusing ad offering election insurance for US viewers in case the wrong candidate wins the upcoming presidential elections... Pity it's an April Fool's ad? Amusing, satirical, US, Canada 2020-06-26T18:50:27Z https://addvertising.org/sainsbury-s-makes-a-song-and-dance-about-home-cooking. https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4bDzg9Wo_0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4bDzg9Wo_0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H4bDzg9Wo_0/hqdefault.jpg Sainsbury's makes a song and dance about home cooking Supermarket chain Sainsbury's keys into those fun personal moments when we're having a little sing or dance to ourselves while putting a bite to eat together in the kitchen, in an ad that's less about shopping lists and recipes and more about what really makes life fun. Guaranteed to make you smile. Sainsburys step change, W+K, dancing when you're cooking, best things in life, what's for dinner 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/viagra-connect-tackles-ed-taboo-with-love-story. https://youtu.be/L3BusCaKYcQ https://youtu.be/L3BusCaKYcQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L3BusCaKYcQ/hqdefault.jpg Viagra Connect tackles ED taboo with 'Love Story' A short animated film presenting the emotional effects of erectile dysfunction on a young couple, with references to the stresses of modern life that can contribute to ED. Do you like this approach, which separates the issue from perceptions of 'masculinity' and presents it as a relatable, common health problem that needs to be recognised and addressed? Proclaimers fans will instantly know the lyrics, from the Scottish brothers' landmark song '500 Miles' whose chorus is often boomed around sports arenas as a Scotland anthem in moments of triumph. This version takes a gentler angle by focusing on the words to suit the overall message of love as opposed to sex. Men experiencing ED can sometimes take years to seek help. Viagra Connect said the aim of this campaign is to remove stigma and open up a conversation around ED. Does it succeed, in your opinion? Viagra Connect, erectile dysfunction, ED, causes of ED, masculinity, taboo topics, couples relationships, animation ads, emotional effects of ED, Proclaimers 500 miles in ads, sexual problems, stress and relationships, VMLY&R, BlinkInk 2020-07-21T08:18:30Z https://addvertising.org/romania-rare-banknotes-reworked-as-manifesto-for-free-contraception. https://youtu.be/xq5_pSxpvA8 https://youtu.be/xq5_pSxpvA8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xq5_pSxpvA8/hqdefault.jpg Romania: Rare banknotes reworked as manifesto for free contraception This one-minute campaign aims to make a right out of two (perceived) wrongs - the only Romanian banknote to feature a women enjoyed only a limited circulation before being withdrawn; and The National Contraception Plan exists 'only on paper' - in order to galvanise people into action over the need for free contraception nationwide. Titled 'Pass The Bill', the thriller/suspense-style ad centres around the first Romanian banknote to feature a woman, which was launched in 2021. The 20-lei banknote depicted World War I soldier Ecaterina Teodoroiu, but its limited circulation led to many Romanians perceiving it as a failed attempt to modernise the representation of women in the country. In the campaign, the banknote serves as a metaphor for broken financial promises. Starring actress Ilinca Manolache, the core message of the film is that “as there’s no money featuring women, there’s no money for women either”. “The National Contraception Plan exists only on paper. The budget exists only on paper,” says Manolache in the film to underscore the lack of concrete action from the Romanian government. Women’s rights charities the FILIA Center and the Gender Equality Coalition say: “Reimbursing contraceptives means Romanian women can make informed decisions about their bodies. They can choose if and when to have a child, plan their future, and make educated choices for themselves. Without a national contraception plan, there will be more unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, leaving young people without access to life-saving information. For 15 years, women and girls in Romania have been denied access to subsidized contraception. It’s time for that to change. Women’s rights shouldn’t exist only on paper.”  Although unintended pregnancies continue to fall across Europe, Romania still has a high rate. This campaign shows Manolache in a dark room where a machine is making a recreated version of the 20-lei banknote. The bill has no monetary value, but anyone scanning the code that can be found on it, whether on a screen or physically, symbolically unlocks 20 lei for the initiative. It will be distributed within Romania’s largest health care network, Regina Maria. Manolache says: “I know well the efforts and intentions of the FILIA team, so I stand by them whenever possible. ‘Pass the Bill’ is one of those campaigns where I use my voice to amplify feminist messages in a society that tends to regress when it comes to women’s fundamental rights.” FILIA 'Pass The Bill', contraception Romania, women's rights, Gender Equality Coalition Romania, Ilinca Manolache, DDB Romania 2025-02-18T14:10:51Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-edits-jeff-bezos-in-exclusive-interview-spoof. https://youtu.be/ikqoQtKEN7s https://youtu.be/ikqoQtKEN7s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ikqoQtKEN7s/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace edits Jeff Bezos in 'exclusive' interview spoof What do you think of this campaign by environmental organisation Greenpeace? It's a parody 'exclusive' interview with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The parody Q&A poses environmental and social questions which are then 'answered' using incongruous footage clipped from Bezos's promotional interviews around his much-criticised, much-admired trip to the edge of Space. While some Earthlings loved the scope of the expedition, others derided and challenged Bezos for pursuing a 'childhood dream' of going to Space after building his fortune on sub-standard workers' conditions, environmental degradation, and a raging public thirst for 'convenience' at all costs.Do you think this kind of campaign is effective at awareness-raising or is it simply a clever exercise that won't change anything? Greenpeace UK, parody interview Jeff Bezos, Amazon worker conditions, Blue Origin 2023-02-24T21:37:04Z https://addvertising.org/channel-4-personalities-enact-viewer-complaints. https://youtu.be/h1xxC_Rr__U https://youtu.be/h1xxC_Rr__U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h1xxC_Rr__U/hqdefault.jpg Channel 4 personalities enact viewer complaints British TV's Channel 4 continues its mission to stimulate public debate by having some of its best-known presenters bring real viewer complaints to life. Personalities like Jon Snow, Sandi Toksvig and Prue Leith, Big Narstie, Sharon Horgan, Mo Gilligan and Grayson Perry act out the comments in a tongue-in-cheek campaign that manages to bring alive a behind-the-scenes snapshot without demonising negative comments - or those many of us might disagree with - too stridently. As a broadcaster spokesperson said, the time to worry would be if nobody was complaining about the station's content. Agree? Channel 4 viewer complaints, British broadcasting, public debate UK, Alex Boutell 2019-08-20T07:16:28Z https://addvertising.org/celine-dion-a-paris. https://www.youtube.com/embed/exfR9QMN9Mk https://www.youtube.com/embed/exfR9QMN9Mk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/exfR9QMN9Mk/hqdefault.jpg Celine Dion a Paris! Celine Dion a Paris - pas seulement la voix mais couture mais la couture formidable! Celine Dione the best modelk great couture not only a voice. 2024-09-11T00:58:24Z https://addvertising.org/yellow-pages-christmas-tv-advert-mistletoe-1992. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ywjfSVrCqnk https://www.youtube.com/embed/ywjfSVrCqnk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ywjfSVrCqnk/hqdefault.jpg Yellow Pages Christmas TV advert - Mistletoe (1992) Remember this 90s classic? A festive cracker from the Yellow Pages, which appears to concede that the hefty publication yellowpages, DeanCook, Christmas, festive, height 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/pirouette-pivot-park-wait-is-that-kirsten-dodgen-or-the-hyundai-mobis. https://youtu.be/4Hqv_75LcRg https://youtu.be/4Hqv_75LcRg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4Hqv_75LcRg/hqdefault.jpg Pirouette, pivot, park - wait, is that Kirsten Dodgen or the Hyundai Mobis? Whichever captures your imagination more, this campaign's a treat for fans of dancer / influencer Kirsten Dodgen and/or automaker Hyundai's Mobis movement. Hyundai boasts that the e-Corner System, ADAS, and Exterior Lighting technology mean MOBION provides a new dimension of movement - and with wheels that pivot, it's hard to ignore. They've been showing off the concept at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is always an attention-grabbing glimpse of tomorrow's world. "We demonstrated five major driving actions to transform inconvenient driving such as the Pivot Turn, Diagonal Drive, Zero Turn, Crab Drive, and Reverse Drive," explains Hyundai. "Applications of ADAS sensors and cutting-edge lighting technology showcased our vision to create customized mobility solutions, especially for autonomous driving environments". What do you think? Could this be the solution to tricky reverse parking situations? Do you agree that MOBIS is redefining 'movement'? Or are you more taken with the also human-centered mobility also known as choreography? Hyundai Mobis, MOBION, CES 2024, pivot turn, turning wheels, Hyundai CES 2024, self-driving cars, future of cars 2024-01-15T16:28:24Z https://addvertising.org/gwyneth-paltrow-boosts-astronomer-to-household-name. https://youtu.be/vich2C-Tl7Q https://youtu.be/vich2C-Tl7Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vich2C-Tl7Q/hqdefault.jpg Gwyneth Paltrow boosts Astronomer to "household name" Hollywood actress and wellness businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow steps into the breach in what's being described as a sublime piece of crisis management for US software company Astronomer. The relatively unknown private data infrastructure and operations unicorn hit the headlines when its (married) CEO was caught on camera embracing someone not his wife. As British PR specialist / media industry commentator Mark Borkowski put it: "No kiss. Just a lingering hug. Nevertheless, your CEO and HR boss are caught on camera at a Coldplay concert. But in the court of public opinion, body language is guilty until proven otherwise. And just like that, your obscure company becomes the star of a scandal no one cast you in". For those pointing to the fact that Paltrow used to be married to Coldplay's Chris Martin and it all looks too staged for words, curb your cynicism - the other side of the argument is that Astronomer simply did a brilliant response job with this ad. As the interim CEO said: “The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter. The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name.” Word has it that another Hollywood actor - and advertising maestro - Ryan Reynolds is behind it via his production company. As always, we leave it to yourselves to decide which way the wind blows, but feel fully justified in placing this initially in our Creative category.... Astronomer Gwyneth Paltrow, Coldplay kiss-cam scandal, software commercials, crisis management, Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort 2025-07-29T16:24:23Z https://addvertising.org/amazon-s-singing-boxes-crank-up-christmas-cheer. https://youtu.be/s2K0flh9uMc https://youtu.be/s2K0flh9uMc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s2K0flh9uMc/hqdefault.jpg Amazon's singing boxes crank up Christmas cheer Whatever you think about the profligacy of our 'need' for instant deliveries, with all the excess packaging and warehouse worker exploitation involved, you may enjoy the sheer exuberance of this catchy 1'30" film showing diverse people enjoying the festive season in different ways and settings. Does it hit the right spot for you? Amazon singing boxes, Christmas 2019, gift delivery 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/manscaped-tackles-tense-moments-on-european-football-field-1. https://youtu.be/fO0AqoVXwN8 https://youtu.be/fO0AqoVXwN8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fO0AqoVXwN8/hqdefault.jpg Manscaped tackles tense moments on European football field We've all seen the tension rising on the football pitch and this campaign brings in a dash of gently mocking humour focusing on those head-to-head moments. California-based men's grooming company Manscaped - renowned for its use of often risqué wit in its advertising - is the brain behind the 'Beard Hedger' ad. “This campaign brings together so much of what we pride ourselves on at Manscaped," says the brand, "combining humour and lightheartedness with incredible spokespeople that leverage our brand voice in a way that isn’t just funny, but also authentic." True or false? How does this ad score with you? Manscaped Beard Check, men's grooming, football ads, Beard Hedger, beard trimmers, funny ads, Innocean Berlin 2023-09-26T15:13:15Z https://addvertising.org/just-when-you-thought-it-was-safe-to-go-for-a-bike-ride. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VV06pVdviRU https://www.youtube.com/embed/VV06pVdviRU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VV06pVdviRU/hqdefault.jpg Just when you thought it was safe to go for a bike ride... Green & Black's started out as a purveyor of organic chocolate founded in 1991 by Craig Sams and Josephine Fairley, and became hugely popular as such, winning Britain's first Fairtrade mark. There was furore among fans when the ethical firm was gobbled up by Cadbury (2005), itself now part of U.S. Mondelez International, and when it began to produce non-organic chocolate (2016). The choco brand continues to surprise - or annoy, depending on your point of view - by adding a twist to this for its Velvet edition. What do you make of it? Mcgarrybowen, Mondelez International owns Green & Blacks, Green & Blacks founders Craig Sams and Josephine Fairley, British organic chocolate, chocolate wars 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/the-whopper-dog. https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6qJpnJvMLQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6qJpnJvMLQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R6qJpnJvMLQ/hqdefault.jpg The Whopper dog American fast food chain Burger King released this funny and sweet advert that teaches a guide dog to find a whopper burger. BurgerKing, Whopper, Grabarz & Partner, guide dog 2019-04-19T07:03:13Z https://addvertising.org/christmas-ad-alludes-to-christ. https://youtu.be/rsVOP9Salv8 https://youtu.be/rsVOP9Salv8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rsVOP9Salv8/hqdefault.jpg Christmas ad alludes to Christ Which is a lot rarer than one might have expected. While most Christmas has come to be associated with secular traditions, and ad campaigns do a grand job of reflecting sharing & caring, giving & receiving, fun & festivity, very few make recognisable reference to the actual origin of the Christian religious holiday - a celebration of the birth of Christ in the form of the baby Jesus. This 'Cqrry the Light' campaign is by Austria's Erste Group. The banking group has been building the reputation of delivering the most surprising / unusual campaigns at Christmas, and this is no exception. Difficult for animal lovers and cruelty haters to watch, it delivers hope under the slogan 'Sometimes the smallest can carry the greatest light', and is certainly garnering attention,with more than 10M views and overwhelmingly positive comments on YouTube at time of writing. Many may question the contemporary phrase 'believe in yourself' hashtag attached to a profoundly divine reference, others will laud the fusion of old/new and the tribute to suffering, and some could find the idea of a bank advertising in this way distasteful. How does the campaign strike you? Erste Group 'Carry the Light', Erste Christmas 2025, Christmas ads 2025, Christmas ad divinity, religious reference in commercial ad, Jung von Matt DONAU 2025-11-26T10:55:44Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-crams-100-years-into-100-seconds. https://youtu.be/WwhKpyiGjys https://youtu.be/WwhKpyiGjys https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WwhKpyiGjys/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis crams 100 years into 100 seconds Does it work for you? The British department store chain founded by John Lewis in 1864 here celebrates "100 years of our Never Knowingly Undersold promise. Capturing the past, present and future versions of British life, where we’ve inspired, shaped and served. From the homes that we live in, to the fashion that we wear, and the beauty we embrace". No matter how many/few years you have been around, this 100-second sweep through everyday life will probably strike a chord even if you're not British. John Lewis Tableau, John Lewis 100th Never Knowingly Undersold anniversary, British department store, Saatchi & Saatchi 2025-09-16T12:43:05Z https://addvertising.org/nike-acknowledges-women-s-bodies-are-fundamentally-different. https://youtu.be/jI50xkm6y9A https://youtu.be/jI50xkm6y9A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jI50xkm6y9A/hqdefault.jpg Nike acknowledges women's bodies are 'fundamentally different' Alongside heated debate over transgender participation in women's sports come a raft of health tech and awareness campaigns around women's menstrual and menopausal realities - including discussion of tennis championships Wimbledon's 'all-white' clothing regulations which can cause practical challenges for competing women. Here's one campaign from US sports brand Nike - never slow to step into social issues with relevant advertising/marketing - illustrating how its NikeSync app helps 'people with periods' understand their menstrual cycle and tune their training to it. The aim is not just better performance, but real understanding of one's body at each phase of the cycle so as to enable optimisation of energy through diet and exercise. To structure the programme, NIke partnered with leading female physiologist Dr Stacy Sims, author of 'Women Are Not Small Men' and 'Menopause For Athletes'. Champion British long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe, 48, endorses the programme in this informative ad for NikeSync, representing the huge and often-ignored demographic of women in perimenopause and menopause. What do you think of the initiative and this ad? Is it truly inclusive and understanding, does it throw fresh light and provide practical solutions? NikeSync, training apps for women, menstrual cycle and sports training, sports programs for women, training during your period, Dr Stacy Sims, sports training in perimenopause, sports training in menopause, R/GA London 2022-07-09T08:15:55Z https://addvertising.org/tena-tackles-taboo-of-incontinence-and-intimacy. https://youtu.be/ryIxhhU7eBQ https://youtu.be/ryIxhhU7eBQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryIxhhU7eBQ/hqdefault.jpg TENA tackles taboo of incontinence and intimacy Research by incontinence products company TENA showed that whilst nearly half (44%) of women under 35 think that bladder leakage will negatively affect their sex lives, only 10 per cent of women over 50 say that it has. This ad is shot by Yorgos Lanthimos, director of multi award-winning film ‘The Favourite’, and features women over the age of 55 discussing their attitudes to sex and their own bodies, in their own words and reflecting their real-life experiences. Do you think the one-minute spot achieves its aims of starting a conversation around the positive realities of ageing for women, and challenging perceptions around incontinence and the impact it has on women’s lives? Do we need to see more of this under-represented sector of society in advertising and other media? TENA Ageless, incontinence and sexual intimacy, sex after 55, bladder leakage, older women and sex, AMC BBDO 2021-10-07T07:36:45Z https://addvertising.org/chloe-x-halle-selma-blair-urge-us-to-be-love. https://youtu.be/zy8Ne_lpAek https://youtu.be/zy8Ne_lpAek https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zy8Ne_lpAek/hqdefault.jpg Chlöe x Halle, Selma Blair urge us to 'Be Love' Whether or not you're aware of Valentine's Day approaching, this message to 'Be Love' may resonate. For jewellery company Pandora, it features Selma Blair, Sasha Pivovarova, Aviana McClish, Thara, Jocelyn Corona and Colin Alexander, as well as Chlöe x Halle - an American Grammy-nominated duo composed of sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey. The twosome launched a YouTube channel at the ages of 13 and 11, respectively, with a cover of superstar Beyoncé's 'Best Thing I Never Had', and Chlöe has reportedly been mentored by Beyoncé for the vast majority of her mainstream music career. Like the sisters, US actress Selma Blair, 51, ('Cruel Intentions', 'Legally Blonde', 'The Sweetest Thing', and 'Hellboy'), has just been named a global ambassador for Pandora. Danish company Pandora started as a family-run jewellery shop in Copenhagen, and is known for its affordable, customisable items. It describes itself as "the world’s largest jewellery brand", and its LInkedIn page goes on: "The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through more than 6,500 points of sale, including more than 2,500 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED-certified facilities in Thailand using mainly recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across its own operations and value chain by 2030. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 26.5 billion (EUR 3.6 billion) in 2022". For this campaign, it says: "Embodying radiance and shining from within, Pandora jewellery includes charms, bracelets, necklaces, rings and much more that become a part of the love shared between those closest to you. Let it show. Let it flow. Don’t hold back. BE LOVE". The 'To Love Somebody' soundtrack will be familiar to BeeGees fans. What do you think of the ad? Chlöe x Halle Pandora, To Love Somebody by Chlöe x Halle, Selma Blair and Pandora, customised jewellery, Pandora jewellery 2024-02-11T21:59:51Z https://addvertising.org/fiat-500l. https://youtu.be/2DewdLwxc-4 https://youtu.be/2DewdLwxc-4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2DewdLwxc-4/hqdefault.jpg Fiat 500L Fatherhood Fatherhood Father car Fiat 2020-01-21T10:32:23Z https://addvertising.org/piano-in-the-arctic. https://www.youtube.com/embed/phH8UEgFODA https://www.youtube.com/embed/phH8UEgFODA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/phH8UEgFODA/hqdefault.jpg Piano in the Arctic Greenpeace puts Ludovico Einaudi playing a grand piano in the Arctic to urge us all to take action against the region's destruction. Greenpeace, Arctic, climate change, activism, environment 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/primary-school-children-see-the-sea-for-the-first-time. https://youtu.be/3VvzWzyiiTk https://youtu.be/3VvzWzyiiTk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3VvzWzyiiTk/hqdefault.jpg Primary school children see the sea for the first time A powerful and poignant short film about Tom Franklin, a primary school teacher who realises there's only one way to get his whole class to care about the future of the oceans, and acts on it. 'The Unseen Ocean' is a collaboration between Volvo car-makers and Sky Atlantic. "Helping these kids fall in love with the sea is a vital step in safeguarding our planet The Unseen Ocean, environment, City Kids Surfing, plastic pollution in oceans, D.A.R.Y.L., marine conservation, Grey London, Volvo Sky Atlantic, 2020-05-14T23:27:26Z https://addvertising.org/dandruff-nahi-chalega-starring-indian-actor-ranveer-singh. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KTgQgAV9qpo https://www.youtube.com/embed/KTgQgAV9qpo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KTgQgAV9qpo/hqdefault.jpg Dandruff Nahi Chalega, starring Indian actor Ranveer Singh Much more fun than the Head & Shoulders ads in the UK! dandruff shampoo, Ranveer Singh, L+K Saatchi & Saatchi, head & shoulders india, men dancing 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/need-help-with-this-year-s-must-have-toys. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/174/medium/War_toys_image.jpg?1576585660 Need help with this year's 'must-have' toys? 2019-12-17T12:31:35Z https://addvertising.org/mercedes-depicts-electrifying-future-of-2021. https://youtu.be/if-4pPa7KGw https://youtu.be/if-4pPa7KGw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/if-4pPa7KGw/hqdefault.jpg Mercedes depicts electrifying 'Future of 2021' Whatever you think of them and their environmental impact, electric cars look to be finally here to stay. Traditionally known for luxury models, Mercedes-Benz is on trend in this retro-futuristic footage as it presents “Future 2021” – an epic 70s space opera that explores the future of mobility. The German vehicle manufacturer invites viewers on a journey through space and time as it transports a member of a family from the late 1970s right up to and into the 'future', i.e. the present day, to promote the development of its electric G-Class. Intergalactic travellers and robots accompany us as the G-Class gets ready to become electric. What do you think of the ad? Are you inspired by the promise of adventure, and the prospect of humans and robots living the life together, or just admiring the attention to detail in the crafting of the commercial? Behind the knowing camera is the seeing eye of Nina Holmgren, whose film-making tends to fuse fashion, artistry and impact in surprising visual packages. Mercedes-Benz ad, Mercedes Concept EQG, car commercials, Mercedes G-Class electric, electric cars, Mercedes Future of 2021 commercial, Nina Holmgren, Anorak agency 2024-09-11T19:25:50Z https://addvertising.org/jakobs-flatbreads-so-flat-they-can-t-hold-a-tune-but. https://www.youtube.com/embed/i7tHupNA7R0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/i7tHupNA7R0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i7tHupNA7R0/hqdefault.jpg Jakobs flatbreads - so flat they can't hold a tune but... Does this ad do the job of getting Jakobs' flatbreads into your brain? It gets your attention, but what kind of attention? Grey London, Jakobs cream crackers, United Biscuits, Don't leave me this way the communards, singing biscuits commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/rafa-nadal-james-rhodes-discuss-home. https://youtu.be/al-QrH9xV1M https://youtu.be/al-QrH9xV1M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/al-QrH9xV1M/hqdefault.jpg Rafa Nadal, James Rhodes discuss home The Spanish tennis legend and British pianist have a chat about whether they prefer to live in the city or the country, and discover some points in common along the way - perhaps not unsurprisingly for two such high-level performers. Shot in black and white, the two-minute piece is for finance group Banco Sabadell, for whom Nadal has been an ambassador since 2014. "Apart from the fact that it is a prestigious Spanish international bank, I fully identify with its values and with its constant support of sport, and specifically tennis, through sponsorship of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell - Trofeo Conde de God Banco Sabadell, Rafa Nadal, James Rhodes, SCPF Espa 2020-08-21T10:53:17Z https://addvertising.org/furphy-serves-up-tall-tales-and-tight-shorts. https://youtu.be/C1pe9t7Pr6Q https://youtu.be/C1pe9t7Pr6Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C1pe9t7Pr6Q/hqdefault.jpg Furphy serves up tall tales and tight shorts Rugby fans will feel a particular affinity with this one, called 'The Unbelievable Kick', for Australian beer Furphy! The noun furphy is defined as "A rumour or tall tale, often exaggerated and shared". Also refreshing suds, obvs. Do you find wish your bar server had a little more of this kind of gift of the gab? Or are you more of a 'cheers mate', pay-and-run kind at the bar? Either way, it's bound to strike a few chords for those of us regulars during the bans on pub gatherings and closing of pubs instigated as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus global precautions. Furphy, Australian beer, funny ads, Australian humour, Thinkerbell 2020-04-13T08:31:48Z https://addvertising.org/five-ways-to-kick-start-your-marketing-career. 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/meet-the-cat-borrowers. https://youtu.be/3t3W_Q5tQxc https://youtu.be/3t3W_Q5tQxc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3t3W_Q5tQxc/hqdefault.jpg Meet the Cat Borrowers Cat owners and lovers have long realised the draw of Dreamies for their feline friends. Now, other people have discovered the magnetism of the biscuity cat treat and are using it for their own, slightly sinister, ends. Check out the 20-second cat 'lover' Roberto's agenda in the main ad. Two more here if you enjoy the dark humour of this 'All It Takes Is A Shake' series.... https://youtu.be/xtMKi8vFuDM; https://youtu.be/_fYQUSHlFtE Dreamies, Cat Borrowers, cat treats, funny ads, adam&eveDDB, cats 2019-02-08T07:21:19Z https://addvertising.org/wondering-what-to-wear-on-your-cruise-suggestions-for-the-bold. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccylUiU1qJw https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccylUiU1qJw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ccylUiU1qJw/hqdefault.jpg Wondering what to wear on your cruise? Suggestions for the bold Weird and wonderful - or just weird, depending on your taste - 2-minute spot shot in Rome by British photographer Mick Rock and directed by Chuck Grant for luxury fashion house Gucci's Cruise 2018 range. The high-impact, richly colourful images are backed by a haunting soundtrack from the late experimental U.S. musician Arthur Russell. And while the models are striking in different ways, you actually get to see a lot of the clothes and accessories in this Roman Rhapsody ad. It may all be a little more elaborate than you were thinking of for yourself, but hey, well worth a gawp. Gucci Cruise 2018 Art director Christopher Simmonds, Mick Rock Gucci Cruise 2018, luxury cruise fashions, Roman Rhapsody, Gucci Garden ads, luxury clothing 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/narcissus-equinox-and-covid-19. https://youtu.be/un9f8OyydVs https://youtu.be/un9f8OyydVs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/un9f8OyydVs/hqdefault.jpg Narcissus, Equinox and COVID-19 See what you make of this strange but visually arresting ad for US luxury fitness group Equinox. It appears to be trying to convince a bunch of school kids that self-obsession is a good thing, or just making a subtle joke that will likely go over their - and many people's - heads. The plush gym group, where membership can cost £500 a month, was affected like so many others by the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis as it was forced to close down its global chain of exclusive sports clubs and freeze memberships. In April 2020 it confirmed that it was suspending payments to its vendors. If the lush nature of the ad above doesn't appeal to you, here is a short yoga stretch routine from Equinox's Mr Porter to get your day off to a flexible start - particularly valuable at this time when many of us are working from home: https://addvertising.org/stretch-routine-to-get-your-day-off-to-a-flexible-start Equinox, fitness clubs, luxury gyms, home workouts, three-minute yoga stretch, exercise working from home, self-obsession, Narcissus, Droga5 2023-05-10T16:16:05Z https://addvertising.org/binge-on-urges-new-australian-streaming-service. https://youtu.be/kBB97XGUJ1s https://youtu.be/kBB97XGUJ1s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kBB97XGUJ1s/hqdefault.jpg "Binge on," urges new Australian streaming service There's a clue in the name of a new streaming service in Australia: BINGE. 'We're for The Bingers', it says right upfront in this campaign. With the onset of winter down under, it's sure to strike a chord with inveterate binge-watchers and newbies alike. A product of established cable TV provider Foxtel, the service has more than enough popular entertainment already lined up to attract bargain-hunters keen to get into the Foxtel stock-room. And with a starting-price of $10 monthly, it's likely to get off to a good start, though not all goodies are available: 'Belgravia', the latest period drama by 'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes, for example, is staying behind the Foxtel paywall. This campaign, meantime, goes all-out to take the shame out of binge-watching. “We live in a world that celebrates go-getting, constant achievement and self improvement. BINGE is a brand that sticks two fingers up at this, instead celebrating the unapologetic indulgence of lounging in tracky dacks, ugg boots and a hoodie, watching back to back seasons of your favourite show," explain its creators. "We’re not just saying it’s okay to binge, we’re giving it a noble status." Do you agree? BINGE, We're for the Bingers, binge-watching, Australia, Australian humour, Foxtel streaming service, The Hallway 2020-06-05T09:39:29Z https://addvertising.org/britons-urged-to-join-big-plastic-count-2022. https://youtu.be/kyurCohF_fc https://youtu.be/kyurCohF_fc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kyurCohF_fc/hqdefault.jpg Britons urged to join Big Plastic Count 2022 Pacey footage from Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic, narrated by actor/comedian Craig Cash, making the point that although many of us are doing our bit to recycle, we're still drowning in plastic. Greenpeace has been investigating what actually happens to the UK's plastic 'recycled' waste, and its 'Wasteminster' campaign (https://addvertising.org/wasteminster-downing-st-plastics-disaster.) depicting Prime Minister Boris Johnson being swept away on a sea of plastic waste dumped on Downing Street proved a hit, garnering millions of views. Now the two non-profit organisations involved are launching a campaign to take Brits from viewing to acting with the Big Plastic Count. People in the UK are familiar with the annual Big Garden Birdwatch, which aims to monitor how the nation's birds are faring and which last year saw more than one million people taking part, logging sightings of 17 million birds. What do you think of this drive to investigate the apparently overwhelming issue of plastic waste and the recycling of plastics, delivered in an upbeat style that's designed to get families in particular on board with the endeavour? Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic aim to "uncover the truth about how much plastic packaging waste households throw away and how much of it is really recycled – new evidence that will be vital for pressuring the government and supermarkets to tackle the root cause of the plastic crisis". Results from the Big Plastic Count will be used to urge the government to introduce measures including setting a target to reduce the UK’s single-use plastic by 50% by 2025, banning all plastic waste exports and implementing an all-in Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for recycling and reuse. Renowned naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham is behind the scheme, saying: “It’s ridiculous that we’re still swamped with plastic waste when it makes so many of us furious. The natural world can’t cope. We need to find out what’s really happening to plastic that’s supposedly recycled. I’ll be joining The Big Plastic Count and I’d urge you to do it too.” Greenpeace Big Plastic Count 2022, Everyday Plastic, plastic waste, plastic recycling, family activities, UK environment, Enviral, Who Wot Why 2022-03-29T07:55:09Z https://addvertising.org/robotics-meets-religion-in-flying-selfies-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_fkqyNkC5DQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/_fkqyNkC5DQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_fkqyNkC5DQ/hqdefault.jpg Robotics meets religion in flying selfies ad Self-flying cameras coming to a peaceful place near you.... The new Hover Camera Passport, built by Zero Zero Robotics of Beijing, looks likely to unleash love/hate reactions as Artificial Intelligence clashes with human experience - in this ad, they show it operating in a cathedral. Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, 4K resolution flying camera, aerial selfies, face and body tracking, embedded AI technology 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/james-schrader-takes-an-axe-to-his-sunglasses. https://youtu.be/H9NkEJeVLs8 https://youtu.be/H9NkEJeVLs8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H9NkEJeVLs8/hqdefault.jpg James Schrader takes an axe to his sunglasses Oh no! Oh yes - but don't worry, popular US comedy performer James Schrader has not lost it, he's just doing a spoofy ad for William Painter sunglasses, which carry a lifetime guarantee. Fun one minute, particularly if you like Schrader, and/or really really tough sunnies! (Original ad made unavailable, the one now showing is a replacement from 2020, also with Schrader, which gives a flavour of the humor and quality involved) William Painter sunglasses, James Schrader, tough sunshades, stylish sunglasses, 2020-07-10T14:24:00Z https://addvertising.org/who-said-you-re-the-piers-morgan-of-christmas-lunch. https://youtu.be/6qic_3SumTE https://youtu.be/6qic_3SumTE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6qic_3SumTE/hqdefault.jpg Who said, "You're the Piers Morgan of Christmas lunch?" And why? Well, as the Christmas 2019 countdown begins - ever earlier, it seems - and our screens throb with food porn, fun, and gift ideas, Greenpeace serves up a reminder about the connection between consumption and the environment. The 'Ultimate Comedy Roast' pits a turkey against a potato in a stand-up battle to deliver the message. "Forests are being destroyed for the turkey on our tables," says the campaigning environmental NGO. "We eat 10 million turkeys every year on Christmas Day in the UK - and they’re fed on forest destruction. We are in a climate emergency and forest destruction is one of its driving causes. The forests of South America are being cut down to grow feed for animals like turkey and chicken, which supermarkets sell all over the UK." People in the UK need to cut meat consumption by 70% over the next 10 years to make a significant difference, says Greenpeace. Does it make you think differently about your Christmas meal, or your general meat consumption? Greenpeace UK, Ultimate Turkey Roast, Christmas 2019, deforestation, forests, environment, climate emergency, meat consumption 2020-05-14T23:27:34Z https://addvertising.org/giant-swings-over-nyc-represent-power-of-play. https://youtu.be/rr5FspII01w https://youtu.be/rr5FspII01w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rr5FspII01w/hqdefault.jpg Giant swings over NYC represent 'Power of Play' It's a commercial, yes, but while some complain they've watched the ad more than once without understanding what the product is or does, it's garnering praise for its sheer exuberance. A visual reminder of the simple joys in a big way, it's actually for a mobile gaming platform called Papaya. Gaming platforms are understandably careful in their promotional approach amid concerns over addiction, distraction, and over-spending. Papaya describes itself thus: "We’re the leading skill-based gaming company in the US. We enhance classic games, with live play, fresh challenges, and twenty million tournaments a day". Old favourites like Solitaire and Bingo are given new edge - some would say monetisation - with Papaya's introduction of competitive tournaments. The concept is, says the platform, to remind people of the power of play. Your thoughts? Papaya 'Swing', mobile gaming, director Nicolai Fuglsig, You’re the Goods agency 2025-01-14T11:25:13Z https://addvertising.org/maya-rudolph-becomes-four-quarter-sized-cowboys. https://youtu.be/GeLM3-J4BlU https://youtu.be/GeLM3-J4BlU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GeLM3-J4BlU/hqdefault.jpg Maya Rudolph becomes Four Quarter-Sized Cowboys Swedish online payments company Klarna makes comical use of an epic theme for riding into the US market. The growing fintech firm puts US actor, singer and comedian Maya Rudolph in the hot saddle for a 30-second action shot involving a pair of coveted cowboy boots and a novel divvying up of the bill. One of Klarna's main attractions is its 'pay later' function which allows customers to receive and view items purchased online before actually paying for them, as they demonstrated in this 2019 spot with Instagram comedian Celeste Barber: https://addvertising.org/celeste-barber-illustrates-the-perils-of-unseen-purchases. What do you think of this new campaign with Maya Rudolph x 4, and a cameo appearance by Don Swayze, brother of the late Patrick Swayze? The app has been used by 90 million users globally, and reports averaging a monster 60,000 new daily sign-ups. Klarna, Four Quarter Sized Cowboys, online payments, fintech, Maya Rudolph, Mirimar, Biscuit Filmworks 2022-07-25T02:40:17Z https://addvertising.org/a-new-way-to-taste-coffee. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNIJqnaCs8Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNIJqnaCs8Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TNIJqnaCs8Q/hqdefault.jpg A new way to taste coffee The Moyee coffee company has found a new trick to make their coffee taste testers senses even more heightened and accurate. The secret new trick: Cannabis. Watch as the testers give some awesome and enthusiastic descriptions of what their coffee experience is like. Moyee, 180 Amsterdam, Coffee, Cannabis 2024-08-28T11:16:53Z https://addvertising.org/ikram-abdi-kicks-off-jimmy-choo-exclusive-capsule-2025. https://youtu.be/Y40zB4idvwI https://youtu.be/Y40zB4idvwI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y40zB4idvwI/hqdefault.jpg Ikram Abdi kicks off Jimmy Choo Exclusive Capsule 2025 Hijab-wearing Muslim model Ikram Abdi, 28, steps out in Jimmy Choo's new collection, deploying her trademark elegance to enhance the iconic shoe designer's latest creations, which feature perforations, shimmer suede, and crystal detailing. English/Swedish/Somali Abdi has become a standout figure in the movement towards a more inclusive fashion industry, with broad appeal for the many who wish to unite the latest designs with modesty. Abdi's representation of Muslim values has gained increasing acknowledgement in campaigns such as Nike’s modest swimwear. The model wore Jimmy Choos to the prestigious Fashion Awards in London at the end of 2024. What do you think of this campaign? Jimmy Choo Exclusive Capsule 2025, Ikram Abdi for Jimmy Choo 2025, modesty in fashion, luxury footwear, luxury handbags, Francesco Scotti, fashion photography, director Klaudia Adamski 2025-02-03T11:00:56Z https://addvertising.org/this-dog-earns-more-than-you-do. https://youtu.be/StBZO0b6Q7I https://youtu.be/StBZO0b6Q7I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/StBZO0b6Q7I/hqdefault.jpg This dog earns more than you do... But hey, that doesn't make it the dog's fault. Electronic trading platform E*Trade knows how to stop us feeling out-woofed by pet influencers. Amusing ad with a track - 'Atomic Dog' - by George Clinton, but does it give you confidence in the financial assets company? ETrade, dog commercial, personal finances, financial assets, electronic trading, MullenLowe Boston, George Clinton, 2020-05-09T07:11:48Z https://addvertising.org/hugo-woddis-as-smooth-santa-asleep-on-the-job-in-007-parody. https://youtu.be/HsHhbUA13rM https://youtu.be/HsHhbUA13rM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HsHhbUA13rM/hqdefault.jpg Hugo Woddis as smooth Santa asleep on the job in 007 parody German luxury car-maker Audi puts a cheeky British twist on their festive commercial this year, with model/actor Hugo Woddis as a debonair Santa taking the wheel - or not - of his 'new sleigh' in a gentle spoof of the quintessentially British 007 James Bond spy character. With driverless cars on the ever-closer horizon, the ad introduces Audi's grandsphere concept in a seasonal setting. What do you think of the approach? Just interesting; oh gosh, what's the point of driving if the machine can manage itself; or race to sign on to the waiting list for one of these beasts as soon as they're available? Audi promises: "Blissful and unique experiences become possible in the Audi grandsphere concept – thanks to a spacious interior that transforms into a lounge in automated mode. This is where individuality and mobility merge." Audi Santa's gift, Audi Grandsphere concept, Christmas ads 2022, driverless cards, 007 parody, Hugo Woddis Santa, Lewis Reeves, director Bruce St. Clair 2023-03-24T14:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/shaun-the-sheep-x-baa-bour. Barbour Christmas ad ]2024, Shaun the Sheep x Baa-bour, stop-motion animation, animated ads, Aardman Studios Barbour Christmas ad ]2024, Shaun the Sheep x Baa-bour, stop-motion animation, animated ads, Aardman Studios https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Barbour Christmas ad ]2024, Shaun the Sheep x Baa-bour, stop-motion animation, animated ads, Aardman Studios/hqdefault.jpg Shaun the Sheep x Baa-bour 2024-11-12T12:54:18Z https://addvertising.org/british-iceland-celebrates-the-magic-of-frozen. https://youtu.be/R_qp0_QbpK4 https://youtu.be/R_qp0_QbpK4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R_qp0_QbpK4/hqdefault.jpg British Iceland celebrates the Magic of Frozen A light-hearted Christmas 2019 touch from UK supermarket chain Iceland, using the popular figure of Elsa the Snow Queen from Disney's 'Frozen 2' (UK launch Nov 22) to promote the joys of sitting down to a good festive meal with loved ones. Iceland has a focus on frozen foods, making this a witty as well as magical message. The chain has also gained visibility and kudos in recent years as a result of Managing Director Richard Walker's goals of eliminating products containing palm oil from its shelves, and phasing out plastics by 2023. The widely-travelled MD's environmental endeavours got a festive boost in 2018 when the Iceland 'Rang-Tan' Christmas ad, made in partnership with Greenpeace, was 'banned' - giving it a ton of excellent coverage, obvs. See the ad and more on that here - https://addvertising.org/iceland-s-nopalmoilchristmas-ad-banned. What do you think of the 2019 #MagicOfFrozen message? Iceland supermarkets, Magic of Frozen, Christmas 2019, funny ads, Walt Disney, Frozen 2, Iceland Christmas ads 2019-11-19T15:27:22Z https://addvertising.org/driver-the-cure-for-cancer-treatment. https://youtu.be/65kwJV8p5Lw https://youtu.be/65kwJV8p5Lw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/65kwJV8p5Lw/hqdefault.jpg Driver, 'the cure for cancer treatment' A campaign to launch a new tech platform called Driver, which is a U.S.-Chinese venture based in Shanghai and San Francisco. The system includes over 30 of the world Driver cure for cancer platform, accessing cancer treatments, Mother agency, U.S. China joint venture, Shanghai Driver 2018-09-07T06:16:12Z https://addvertising.org/georgia-munroe-fights-to-outrun-air-pollution. https://youtu.be/OoeajwKCz9M https://youtu.be/OoeajwKCz9M https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OoeajwKCz9M/hqdefault.jpg Georgia Munroe fights to outrun air pollution Parkour/freerunner Georgia Munroe brings the issue of air pollution to vivid life in this 47-second race against the odds. Air pollution is estimated to kill some seven million people a year globally. The online film, set in a big city under a hazy fog of air pollution, follows Munroe trying desperately to escape the dangerous pollution. Whether she breaks free or becomes trapped comes down to the viewer’s choices. The content was shot by acclaimed director Rubika Shah, who created the multi-award-winning documentary 'White Riot', and is served up on YouTube in a pre-defined sequence that unfolds the story based on whether the viewer ‘skips’ or ‘watches’. If the viewer skips the feature, the heroine will meet danger and uncertainty, but if they watch the film she finds air to breathe – and a voice to demand action. The central message of the campaign is: “You can run from air pollution, but you can’t hide.” What do you think of the footage, put out by the United Nations to support their Global Goals? If you're already stressed over climate change, the state of our planet and the devestation being wrought by human actions, does this spur you into any different behaviour or just make you feel more despondent than ever? UN Global Goals, climate action, Fight Back, air pollution, behaviour change, Rubikah Shah, Georgia Munroe, AMV BBDO 2020-09-08T08:20:49Z https://addvertising.org/h-m-serves-up-flowers-fairytales-and-fantasies-in-luhrmann-short. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PEANC3ipyws https://www.youtube.com/embed/PEANC3ipyws https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PEANC3ipyws/hqdefault.jpg H&M serves up flowers, fairytales and fantasies in Luhrmann short Mystique, beauty, whimsicality and some unexpected twists in this very watchable 4-minute campaign by Australian film-maker Baz Luhrmann for high street fashion house ERDEM x H&M. Sound track by British electronica trio Years & Years. Bazmark, Baz Luhrmann short film for Erdem x H&M, high street fashion ads, LGBTQ+ ads, sexuality in advertising 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/do-you-have-trouble-talking-about-the-m-word. https://youtu.be/frQOeWSZBOw https://youtu.be/frQOeWSZBOw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/frQOeWSZBOw/hqdefault.jpg Do you have trouble talking about the M-word? Tongue-in-cheek one from Lloyds Bank illustrating the painful silences and unhappy looks that can result from oru inability to talk openly with our families about money. Sound familiar? Do you think it's a more effective ad because it's addressing a common problem rather than directly promoting its products? Lloyds Bank, money, talking about money, family finances, financial difficulties, personal banking, adam&eveDDB 2019-03-11T05:57:42Z https://addvertising.org/what-s-the-greatest-gift-a-father-can-bequeath-a-son. https://youtu.be/fB5pzz4aEuw https://youtu.be/fB5pzz4aEuw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fB5pzz4aEuw/hqdefault.jpg What's the greatest gift a father can bequeath a son? Take a journey with French luggage-maker Delsey as it illustrates that 'What matters is inside' with this animated mini-movie. One to strike a chord with all of us travellers and all of us who've longed to spread our wings. How does it make you feel? Delsey what matters is inside, travel, luggage, father son relationship, Buzzman 2018-07-02T05:34:30Z https://addvertising.org/samsung-fold-unfolds-before-our-eyes. https://youtu.be/7r_UgNcJtzQ https://youtu.be/7r_UgNcJtzQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7r_UgNcJtzQ/hqdefault.jpg Samsung Fold unfolds before our eyes Joanna Wang sings 'Pure Imagination' as this shiny new device seductively spins, twirls and unfolds to reveal its attributes. It's the much-anticipated Samsung Fold, the foldable 'phone with the tagline 'We didn't just change the shape of the 'phone, we changed the shape of tomorrow'. One could also say the Korean company changed the price - this model was reported to be nudging Samsung Fold, foldable phone, smartphones, Samsung Galaxy F, 5G smartphone 2019-08-17T07:13:41Z https://addvertising.org/opioids-wall-illustrates-prescription-deaths. https://youtu.be/H7FnamSEWiU https://youtu.be/H7FnamSEWiU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H7FnamSEWiU/hqdefault.jpg Opioids Wall illustrates prescription deaths One in three opioid users don't even know they're taking opioids, according to the U.S. National Safety Council. This 3-minute campaign shows the building of a striking visual illustration of the problem which is also a tribute to the 22,000 people a year who die from opioid prescription overdoses (NSC figure). The Opioids Wall, Prescribed to Death work was displayed at the White House in 2018. What do you think of this campaign? Opioids Wall Prescribed to Death, opioid deaths, OxyContin, pharmaceuticals, National Safety Council 2021-02-22T10:09:07Z https://addvertising.org/responsible-gambling-boundaries-every-game-needs-them. https://youtu.be/sg_eJUATppY https://youtu.be/sg_eJUATppY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sg_eJUATppY/hqdefault.jpg Responsible gambling: "Boundaries. Every game needs them" Gambling / betting is always going to be a controversial topic, involving as it does the possibility of a harmless past-time spirally into uncontrolled spending of money and other resources, and even addiction. Awareness of the issue has been heightened in various ways over recent years. What do you think of this ad by William Hill to encourage the notion that we all need to set our limits? It plays on the idea of how ridiculous a football game would look without such boundaries. Useful? William Hill 'Not Football', safer betting, responsible gambling, Pulse Films, Who Wot Why 2025-10-10T07:57:37Z https://addvertising.org/london-streets-transformed-into-giant-swimming-pool-for-the-big-dip. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IIbrOd9fipE https://www.youtube.com/embed/IIbrOd9fipE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IIbrOd9fipE/hqdefault.jpg London streets transformed into giant swimming-pool for The Big Dip Energy provider E.0N says "Tomorrow is .on" with this eye-catching 30-second ad illustrating a future based on sustainable energies - in this case, air-source heat pump technology. the engine group, E.ON sustainable energy, The Big Dip commercial, renewable energies, air-source heat pump technology 2020-07-31T19:32:57Z https://addvertising.org/we-ve-all-been-there-cracked-screen-disaster. https://www.youtube.com/embed/umvV1A0gCAs https://www.youtube.com/embed/umvV1A0gCAs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/umvV1A0gCAs/hqdefault.jpg We've all been there! Cracked screen = disaster! Handy service! (If you have the finances at the time) Get a free screen replacement when you buy the latest phone from a well known operator. phone screen, new phone, O2, broked screen 2018-06-03T20:05:44Z https://addvertising.org/the-last-taboo. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jNI4_JuRilk https://www.youtube.com/embed/jNI4_JuRilk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jNI4_JuRilk/hqdefault.jpg The Last Taboo? Does Bodyform break the last taboo with this new advert? Bodyform, blood, perdiod 2018-06-17T07:08:07Z https://addvertising.org/iain-stirling-chips-in-on-regenerative-farming. https://youtu.be/OEJndvGmWMg https://youtu.be/OEJndvGmWMg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OEJndvGmWMg/hqdefault.jpg Iain Stirling chips in on regenerative farming From commentating for TV show 'Love Island' to learning about potato farming, comedian Iain Stirling is game. Here he is getting his hands dirty - sort of - in a bid to understand more about what's being done in the way of sustainability in the field of potato crops. Why? Because more consumers - aka people - are keen to know more about what we're putting into the environment as well as what they're putting into their bodies. Apparently, research commissioned by McCain showed that almost two thirds (64%) of Gen Z would be interested in knowing more about where their food comes from, whilst 68% are eager to make better informed choices at the checkout. Encouraging news, surely, and an amusing, informative ad campaign to drive home the point in an upbeat manner - what's not to like? Well, if you're wondering what the difference is between organic, sustainable and regenerative farming, you may have misgivings. The term 'regenerative agriculture' is not sufficiently defined in regulation or practice, and is therefore open to being mis-interpretation or simply imperfectly understood/implemented. While practices such as sowing cover crops, not tilling, and using crop rotation to keep soil healthy can have environmental benefits, some argue that 'Big Ag' is using the term to propagate its own agricultural business model through greenwashing techniques like over-promising on benefits and labelling of products. The IFOAM Organics Europe, the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming, points out that: "The organic movement embraces regenerative principles, all of which are included in organic principles of ecology, health, fairness, and care, and seeks positive collaboration with serious regenerative farmers and actors. With an eye on the current climate and biodiversity crises, the planet can use all help there is, and some so-called regenerative practices can be a good first step to convert to organic, the only certified sustainable agriculture practice at EU level. Organic agriculture is and continues to be the leading sustainability initiative for transforming EU food and farming”. But getting back to the McCain ad, how appealing do you find it? The brand says> "McCain’s commitment to 100% regenerative farming by 2030 means that more and more of our growers will adopt these methods with the help of the training and funding we provide. As a result, simply by choosing McCain, consumers are able to chip in and support a more sustainable approach to farming.” McCain Let's All Chip In, regenerative farming, potato farming UK, sustainable food production, Iain Stirling commercial, adam&eveDDB, We Are Social, Freud Communications, PHD 2023-08-07T15:18:24Z https://addvertising.org/aids-awareness-ad-from-1987. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yVggWZuFApI https://www.youtube.com/embed/yVggWZuFApI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yVggWZuFApI/hqdefault.jpg AIDS awareness ad from 1987 One of the spots in the British government's Sammy Harari TBWA Iceberg AIDS ad, UK government AIDS awareness 1980s, AIDS ads 1980s, public health, sexually transmitted diseases 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/dover-lorry-queus-this-is-brexit-illustrates-britain-s-free-flowing-borders. https://youtu.be/hSOg8MH8tQs https://youtu.be/hSOg8MH8tQs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hSOg8MH8tQs/hqdefault.jpg Dover lorry queues: 'This is Brexit' illustrates Britain's 'free-flowing' borders Whatever the politicians say, whichever way you swing on Britain leaving the European Union (Brexit), the camera never lies.... Watch for the full effect of the 'sunlit meadows' former Prime Minister Boris Johnson once poetically conjured up in his urging on the controversial issue. Made by British political campaign group Led By Donkeys, the footage reflects the reality of Britain's southern border as post-Brexit checks kicked in for both commercial and leisure vehicles. As foreseen by many, massive tailbacks developed as a result of the loss of freedom of movement - a right enjoyed by citizens of the EU - and ensuing border checks. No extra provision appeared to have been made to handle the foreseeable increase in workload for border staff, and parts of the M20, the main artery for the Dover-Calais crossing, were reallocated as parking lots for the backed-up trucks carrying exports and supplies. In the febrile atmosphere following the government's handling of the Covid situation, outfits such as Led By Donkeys - established in December 2018 as an anti-Brexit group, but which has also criticised other actions of Boris Johnson's government - doubled their efforts to throw fresh light on political actions and their consequences. What do you think of this footage? Led By Donkeys This is Brexit, Brexit border checks, UK southern border, Dover lorry queues, Brexit and UK economy 2022-07-28T08:40:16Z https://addvertising.org/super-thieves-thwarted-by-ebike-anti-theft-protection. https://youtu.be/vOdy8pu15a0 https://youtu.be/vOdy8pu15a0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vOdy8pu15a0/hqdefault.jpg Super Thieves thwarted by ebike anti-theft protection Engaging visual in the animation technique 'claymation', showing classical and contemporary thieves pitting their wits against the anti-theft properties of a VanMoof e-bike. The animated characters are deftly used to promote the 'practically unstealable' e-bike manufactured by the Dutch company which was set up in 2009. E-bikes are a fast-growing market across demographics, proving popular with commuters as congestion, parking, and other charges in urban environments soar. That popularity looks set to continue as the VanMoofs have dropped in price to under €2,500, which may sound pricey at first, but makes them a very competitive choice when gauged against corresponding car costs. However, bikes in cities have traditionally been vulnerable to theft, hence the focus of campaigns such as this. Does the ad make you sit up and take notice of the anti-theft measures the VanMoof has built in? Or are you just admiring the production and/or enjoying its virtuosity? Clay animation or claymation, sometimes plasticine animation, is one of many forms of stop-motion animation. VanMoof Super Thieves, VanMoof ebikes, ebikes anti-theft, claymation commercial, stopmotion ads, Tobias Fouracre, animation Rowdy 2022-02-01T11:18:00Z https://addvertising.org/earth-definition-want-to-help-the-planet-stop-streaming-hd-high-definition. https://youtu.be/GZ-1gOWzkdM https://youtu.be/GZ-1gOWzkdM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GZ-1gOWzkdM/hqdefault.jpg Earth Definition: Want to help the planet? Stop streaming HD high definition Many of us are keen to reduce the negative impact of our daily actions on the environment, yet blissfully unaware of our own digital footprint. We're not talking about the trail of personal data left by every tiny interaction with our devices that can provide money-making nuggets of behaviour information to third parties of all types, but about the actual physical impact on the environment. This two-minute animation by British-born director Simon Robson sets out the consequences of our content streaming habits with high definition (HD) impact, using standard definition (SD) techniques for the visualisation and calling for us all to swap to SD viewing. The campaign also re-defines SD as 'Earth Definition'. What do you think? Wow, I had no idea, that's an easy swap to make? Oh, individual actions don't really make any difference and I prefer HD? Great to have these obvious, do-able solutions made available so that we can all escape the feeling of helplessness and actually make a difference? Robson says he took a low-fi approach to the project for the Earth Day movement so as to create in the viewer "that sense of optimism you get when an idea is cool and new. It’s the start of something, of asking less of our pixels for the sake of the planet." EarthDay.org, Earth Definition, Simon Robson North Boy South, hacks to reduce your digital impact, ecoconscious digital behaviour, digital footprint, streaming impact of environment, environmental impact of streaming, Hjaltelin Stahl agency 2021-08-30T10:34:52Z https://addvertising.org/wear-the-rose-a-90-second-epic. https://youtu.be/Nqf1Zq0Wix4 https://youtu.be/Nqf1Zq0Wix4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nqf1Zq0Wix4/hqdefault.jpg Wear The Rose: a 90-second epic They say it takes only 90 seconds to overcome or change emotions like fear and anger. For sports fans, emotions have been running high worldwide for the Rugby World Cup 2019, being held in Japan. The host country's own national team ignited fans across the nation by getting to their first-ever quarter final. Meanwhile, the England squad, sponsored by telecomms provider O2, urged its fans to get behind them under the battle cries 'Wear The Rose' and 'Be Their Armour' in this 90-second epic showing Japanese-style armour being forged with England’s rose emblem for captain Owen Farrell and teammates Maro Itoje, Jonny May, Ben Youngs, Courtney Lawes and Elliot Daly. The epic style, honour challenges, and period battle kit are all SO on trend with popular TV series - do you think it works for the rugby arena? O2 rugby, England rugby world cup 2019, Japan rugby, Owen Farrell ad, VCCP 2020-05-14T23:25:00Z https://addvertising.org/doing-enough-is-remarkable-says-virgin. https://youtu.be/aTfKx5AX2W0 https://youtu.be/aTfKx5AX2W0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aTfKx5AX2W0/hqdefault.jpg Doing enough is remarkable, says Virgin Fitness group Virgin Active UK has gone against the extreme gym trend with this ad illustrating that exercise is enjoyable rather than a competitive goal. It should work with your life not against it, says Virgin, and 'doing enough is a remarkable thing'. What do you reckon? Is it a relief to have one of the gym chains acknowledging that we don't all aim to be highly-toned, mean 'n' lean extreme athletes, but just in good shape and enjoying life at all ages? Virgin Active UK, Virgin gyms, fitness, keeping fit easily, That Thing agency, UK gyms 2019-06-23T16:09:21Z https://addvertising.org/olivia-colman-gets-tough-on-crumpets. https://youtu.be/Wys1yNsm2B8 https://youtu.be/Wys1yNsm2B8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wys1yNsm2B8/hqdefault.jpg Olivia Colman gets tough on crumpets When it comes to national treasures, award-winning English actress Olivia Colman ('Broadchurch', 'The Night Manager', The Favourte') is already regarded as such by many. In this mini-movie campaign, she's taking on the role of a tough inspector making a raid on British baking firm Warburtons. Founded in 1876, the bakery has a reputation for humorous ads featuring screen stars who unexpectedly show up at the factory. You don't need to be a crumpet fans to enjoy the serving of quirky humour in this latest episode! Warburtons 'The Inspection', Olivia Colman Warburtons ad, Hollywood actors in ads, English crumpets, British baker, Merman director Declan Lowney, Freefolk 2025-05-18T15:10:01Z https://addvertising.org/wow-sexy-ad-from-joop-with-swann-de-falco. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7alQsF8xsy8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/7alQsF8xsy8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7alQsF8xsy8/hqdefault.jpg Wow! Sexy ad from Joop! with Swann de Falco Whether you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift for your guy or just want to cop a whack of those pecs, Joop!'s got the answer with this 'Wild' ad for their new fragrance Wow! Quite a giggle watching Mr de Falco emerge from the jungle and get groomed... Joop wow fragrance for men, male model swann de falco, best men's fragrances, top male models 2020-11-23T04:15:10Z https://addvertising.org/aa-aims-to-drive-unshakeable-confidence. https://youtu.be/A-mDmuktdbY https://youtu.be/A-mDmuktdbY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A-mDmuktdbY/hqdefault.jpg AA aims to drive unshakeable confidence British motoring association the AA (Automobile Association) was founded in 1905, but shows it's keeping pace with the times in this zany commercial - agree or disagree? A series of weird circumstances that most of us would find pretty troubling are all calmed with variations on the slogan 'It’s OK, I’m with the AA'. These days, the association provides vehicle insurance, driving lessons, breakdown cover, loans, motoring advice, road maps and other services, but it was set up by a small group of motoring enthusiasts calling themselves the Motorists' Mutual Association to warn fellow drivers about speed traps as mechanical vehicles began to take over the roads in the early 20th century. As described by the AA: "In response to the zealous police enforcement of driving restrictions, the group organised teams of cyclists who, through a combination of signals and salutes, assisted drivers to stay safe on the roads and avoid punitive penalties. As the group established an enthusiastic following among the motoring community, they settled upon a new name (and it was a real keeper). The Automobile Association". Well, well, we learn something every day. AA 'It’s OK, I’m with the AA', breakdown recovery service, Automobile Association UK, AA vehicle services, driving UK, road safety UK, car insurance UK, The Gate agency 2024-08-28T11:17:19Z https://addvertising.org/message-in-a-bottle-ridley-scott-distills-sci-fi-vision-into-intoxicating-commercial-work. https://youtu.be/t4w5LPOOFRw https://youtu.be/t4w5LPOOFRw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t4w5LPOOFRw/hqdefault.jpg Message in a bottle: Ridley Scott distills sci-fi vision into intoxicating commercial work The English director of cult movies 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner' has put his sci-fi vision to work on the world's best-selling cognac, Hennessy, to bring their X.O. sipping experience to sensory life. This is the 60-second version of the 'Seven Worlds' campaign, which aired during the telecast of the 2019 Academy Awards. What do you reckon? Does it make you want to sample the cognac, or are you just enjoying the Oscar-nominated director's inimitable hand? Scott, who also directed 'Gladiator' and 'The Martian', says he was attracted to the project because "I was inspired by the potential for art and entertainment to bring this story to life. Hennessy has a great product, and I was lucky enough to have the freedom to interpret this and create something amazing. I think people will be stunned when they see the film. Ridley Scott commercials, Hennessy XO, Seven Worlds, cognac, alcohol ads, DDB Paris, 2019-02-28T08:26:36Z https://addvertising.org/crocodile-dundee-fans-led-up-the-garden-path-by-tourism-australia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NNJKWVmK-GM https://www.youtube.com/embed/NNJKWVmK-GM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NNJKWVmK-GM/hqdefault.jpg Crocodile Dundee fans led up the garden path by Tourism Australia U.S. aficionados of the movie that put Australia on the map, 'Crocodile Dundee', may be disappointed to hear that those recent trailers for an upcoming sequel in 2018 were just part of an elaborate ad campaign by the Australian tourism board. The prank/technique was revealed in this 1'30" Super Bowl ad starring its ambassador, Chris Hemsworth. Fans can catch a glimpse of the original Crocodile Dundee himself, actor Paul Hogan. What do you think of the ad? Amusing but too close to 'fake advertising'? It got a lot of eyeballs, but how many of those are now swivelling in anger or disappointment?? Droga5, Australian Tourism Board, fake Crocodile Dundee trailers 2018, Chris Hemsworth commercial, fake advertising 2019-01-25T05:13:31Z https://addvertising.org/alena-akhmadullina-makes-gentler-waves-with-fall-winter-2020-2021-collection. https://youtu.be/edpSOFBlxIo https://youtu.be/edpSOFBlxIo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/edpSOFBlxIo/hqdefault.jpg Alena Akhmadullina makes gentler waves with Fall/Winter 2020/2021 collection Last FW season, she created a ball gown made out of python. This year, Russian designer Alena Akhmadullina - who has previously made waves in the fashion world with her use of typically 'Russian' influences such as real fur and animal skin - showcased her eponymous fashion house's Fall-Winter 2020/2021 in less sensational style, indicating an adaptation to both western and Middle Eastern sensitivities. This one-minute campaign takes a suprisingly crisp, simple approach with a far less in-yer-face fur element, and a somewhat haunting soundtrack. What do you think of it? Emotional depth, though tricked out in pretty shell form, is suggested by the embellishment on the eyewear and silently swinging bags. Alena Akhmadullina, Russian fashion designer, Russian fashion, Fall/Winter 2020/2021, FW 2020 womenswear 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/peter-crouch-triggered-by-red-card. https://youtu.be/H1t5BINqD5I https://youtu.be/H1t5BINqD5I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H1t5BINqD5I/hqdefault.jpg Peter Crouch triggered by red card But in an unexpected way. Betting company Paddy Power - which operates both online and on the high street - pulls out the nostalgia stops with a witty one-minute campaign that should appeal to film and football buffs alike. The former England footballer famed for his height (6'7" / 2.01 m) and referee Mark Clattenburg feature in a pacey parody patchwork aimed at capturing all the passion of 'the beautiful game' through seductive allusions to films including 'American Beauty' and 'Dirty Dancing'. What do you think? Spot-on fun from a gambling outfit already famed for clever / controversial ads? Or not? The suggestive visuals and gently sexualised commentary encourage viewers to 'Love Football. Intimately.' Job done? Fun watch for most even if you don't care two hoots about football and don't know the movies involved. Paddy Power 'Love Football. Intimately.', Peter Crouch ad, football ads, Mark Clattenburg, football gambling, online betting, Droga5 London 2022-08-26T12:16:57Z https://addvertising.org/peloton-takes-the-lead-in-christmas-2019-ads. https://youtu.be/pShKu2icEYw https://youtu.be/pShKu2icEYw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pShKu2icEYw/hqdefault.jpg Peloton takes the lead in Christmas 2019 ads For stirring up a furore with what some have called a sexist ad. View and decide for yourself, and do feel free to comment! We're an independent site that's just interested in what the public really thinks about ads. For the uninitiated, Peloton is a compact-design, indoor exercise bike programmed with cycling classes you can access 24/7. Yikes! some of us are thinking - now that's controversial. Indoors is about comfy couches and relaxation for many of us. But yeah, for a variety of reasons, not everyone can access exercise, and that's where Peloton is making its mark/market. Peloton, Christmas 2019, indoor exercise bikes, Mekanism 2020-03-05T03:18:59Z https://addvertising.org/backstage-with-tyler-okonma-setting-up-his-collection-for-louis-vuitton. https://youtu.be/fWtfP1GYXc0 https://youtu.be/fWtfP1GYXc0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fWtfP1GYXc0/hqdefault.jpg Backstage with Tyler Okonma setting up his collection for Louis Vuitton Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, is an American rapper, record producer, singer-songwriter, music director and fashion designer. (Wikipedia). How do you feel about this footage of his collection with luxury fashion and accessories house Louis Vuitton (LV)? The 33-year-old says: " i was not nervous / i did not feel pressure / i was beyond ready. / i am very proud of how it came out. / on top of everything i got to use my friends in it and the same production crew ive used on everything since the yonkers video. / ive been making clothing along side music since i was 13. / nice to add this to the list". LV, established in 1854, has made a point of collaborating with an eclectic range of artists, musicians and celebrities while maintaining their own signature looks. Tyler Okonma x Louis Vuitton, men's luxury fashion, men's golf accessories, Louis Vuitton golf 2024-08-28T11:11:18Z https://addvertising.org/tia-maria-we-are-all-one-of-a-kind. https://youtu.be/ShoYFC-JLOQ https://youtu.be/ShoYFC-JLOQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ShoYFC-JLOQ/hqdefault.jpg Tia Maria: 'We are all one of a kind' With a track by AWOLNATION, the coffee liqueur maker Tia Maria brings us 20 seconds of celebratory diversity - watch the ad and spot what's untraditional about the models who feature. Let us know what you think about it by rating it with our gold star system, or by leaving a comment. We're an independent company whose aim is to serve you interesting content without trying to sell you anything, and we love to hear from you! Tia Maria, Illva Saronno, responsible drinking, diversity, inclusivity, AWOLNATION 2020-10-23T12:32:27Z https://addvertising.org/fortune-favours-the-frugal-says-ikea. https://youtu.be/aCOJmx3pFSY https://youtu.be/aCOJmx3pFSY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aCOJmx3pFSY/hqdefault.jpg Fortune favours the frugal, says IKEA Swedish furniture and lifestyle giant IKEA adapts the well-known phrase 'Fortune favours the bold' for its new year message of frugality, encouraging us all to lead more moderate lives with less waste and consumption. "We believe in empowering people," says the company, which has grown way beyond its original image as a supplier of accessibly priced furniture ranges that often proved incredibly hard to put together on your own at home. Now, the familiar blue and yellow emporium aims to make life better through balancing economic growth and positive social impact with environmental protection and renewal, it says, so as to meet today's needs without compromising sustainably enjoyable living for future generations. "Giving and taking responsibility are ways to grow and develop as individuals. Trusting each other, being positive and forward-looking inspire everyone to contribute to development." Do you think they've hit the nail on the head in this ad? Are you glad to see a major commercial company stake a claim to everyday sustainability? And are we ready as individuals and society to take on the resposibility of more moderate, less wasteful lifestyles, or is it just too hard until there are policies and overall measures at government level to deal with environmental issues such as plastic waste? IKEA Fortune favours the frugal, IKEA and waste, less waste, sustainability, individual responsibility, eco conscious, environment, plastic recycling 2021-01-04T10:52:51Z https://addvertising.org/spring-into-summer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/k-Hz3A9nKng https://www.youtube.com/embed/k-Hz3A9nKng https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k-Hz3A9nKng/hqdefault.jpg Spring into summer Very pretty, fun and uplifting - the sort of 30-second ad you can watch and listen to more than once. From retail chain JD Williams, with Sofi Tukker's super=catchy 'Awoo' providing the musical bounce. Y&R Group, Young & Rubicam, JD Williams womens clothing, spring summer 2017 clothing, Sofi Tukker Awoo 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/for-st-andrews-day-and-every-day. https://youtu.be/CvcwpbBZ-qc https://youtu.be/CvcwpbBZ-qc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CvcwpbBZ-qc/hqdefault.jpg For St Andrews Day and every day A one-minute ad from Scotland Is Now to show what loneliness looks like and how small actions can make a big difference. #ScotlandIsNow, good deeds, Scottish society, acts of kindness, loneliness, Whitespace agency, 2025-11-16T15:12:48Z https://addvertising.org/apple-flock-privacy-and-smartphones. https://youtu.be/0HjDpPnxcP0 https://youtu.be/0HjDpPnxcP0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0HjDpPnxcP0/hqdefault.jpg Apple 'Flock': Privacy and smartphones Apple makes a compelling case for privacy on its iPhone through a two-minute horror scenario - with soundtrack 'Billathi Askara' by Björn J:son Lindh - where the superhero saviour turns out to be the company browser Safari. Your response will vary massively according to: a) whether you've seen Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror/thriller movie 'The Birds', which focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on people in California; b) your smartphone usage; c) your appreciation of the creative work involved in the ad; d) your level of concern over individual privacy in the digital age. What strikes many will be the point that private browsing as advertised here still doesn't protect an iPhone user from the company itself, in this case Apple. A 2022 report by the New York Times Wirecutter publication tracks the use of data collection since the introduction of smartphones in 2007 and how immensely complex it can be even to set up your smartphone with some level of privacy. Fear of advertising attacks looks quaint in light of how data can be collected, shared, sold, and used nowadays. The Wirecutter points out that "anyone’s activity can be accessed by the company hosting the data, in some fashion, even if it’s encrypted on the servers. This is how a company can decrypt data to respond to government requests." Oh my.... Is this one of those ads which is oblivious to the irony, having a laugh at consumer gullibility, or misleading? Privacy iPhone 'Flock', Apple privacy commercial 2024, smartphone privacy, smartphone data collection, digital privacy, smartphone ads, Safari browser, TBWA\Media Arts Lab 2024-09-05T16:34:06Z https://addvertising.org/eurostar-s-ostrich-makes-no-fly-look-chic. https://youtu.be/W5PwopD3QfI https://youtu.be/W5PwopD3QfI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W5PwopD3QfI/hqdefault.jpg Eurostar's ostrich makes no-fly look chic Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, subtly picked a flightless bird - the ostrich - to make the point that you see more when you don't fly. 'Tell that to the corporate and government leaders and gazillionaires still whizzing about in private jets while travel is restricted for the rest of us', you might be thinking. But otherwise, for those who have always preferred train travel or those who are enjoying it as a recent discovery, this visually interesing series of ads has a cheeky and chic charm, don't you think? While in the UK (this ad), Seymour the Ostrich is depicted visiting the Crown Jewels. While on the Continent, Seymour visits a restaurant in Belgium for moules, a chic Parisian boutique store selling gorgeous looking berets and Amsterdam’s famous flowers and bikes. Eurostar Londres en Grande Pompe, Seymour the Ostrich, European train travel, travel ads, flying alternatives, greener travel, House 337 2022-09-08T17:07:30Z https://addvertising.org/when-is-a-loser-a-winner. https://youtu.be/fdbKE0kjle4 https://youtu.be/fdbKE0kjle4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fdbKE0kjle4/hqdefault.jpg When is a loser a winner? People who play the National Lottery in Britain bring a hefty £30 million a week to the pool of assets that the managing company Camelot spends in various ways - for example on sports, culture and environment. This 1'30" campaign to mark its 25th anniversary celebrates these 'real wins' with appearances by Team GB Olympians and Paralympians, fronted by gold medal-winner Nicola Adams, artist Eva Lazarus, and director Florence Keith-Roach. Do you like this approach reminding us that we're contributing to a good cause when we buy a National Lottery ticket, win or lose? Or do you think we should have the kind of society where people aren't so desperate they buy a coupon to try and solve their financial problems? National Lottery, your numbers make amazing happen, Camelot, good causes, UK gambling, adam&eveDDB 2024-02-02T00:40:35Z https://addvertising.org/how-an-englishman-believes-you-achieve-modern-living. https://www.youtube.com/embed/03YmRBzJaJw https://www.youtube.com/embed/03YmRBzJaJw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/03YmRBzJaJw/hqdefault.jpg How an Englishman believes you achieve modern living House & Garden presents this short film featuring world-renowned interior designer Ashley Hicks. Such a fun look at what he believes one should do to achieve his definition of modern living. Not to mention all of the fun clothes he is wearing throughout the film! House & Garden, Ashley Hicks, interior design, Dark Energy, Conde Nast 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/gay-times-sharpens-focus-through-pixellation. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/012/medium/Amplifund_hero.jpg?1560497252 Gay Times sharpens focus through pixellation 2019-06-14T07:27:36Z https://addvertising.org/extreme-branding-prada-teams-with-riders-republic. https://youtu.be/skwFBGj0hUE https://youtu.be/skwFBGj0hUE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/skwFBGj0hUE/hqdefault.jpg Extreme branding: Prada teams with Riders Republic Cutting crazy moves across the snow, these sports figures are moving so fast it's hard to see what they're wearing..... Oh no it's not, actually. The high-octane action slows at the vital moments to give us clear visuals of what these incredible performers are sporting - and it's gear from luxury fashion house Prada. Wow, unreal! Yes, literally. The exuberant kit and 'skins' are part of a surprising partnership between Prada and the Riders Republic video game by Ubisoft, in which participants can bike, ski, snowboard, or wingsuit across "an open world sports paradise". The specially designed range enables gamers to customise their characters with different outfits - The Flame, Wild Stripes and Camouflage Rock - and accessories. Founded in 1913, Prada is cutting-edge keen to stay in step, jump and somersault with innovation while showing its dexterity with the latest technology and high-performance textile development. Not all gamers are happy with this kind of accessorising, saying it brings over-monetisation into the picture, while others are eager to get their hands on the new designs. What are your thoughts? Looking for this collection on the real racks as well as screens? Prada and Riders Republic, Prada Linea Rossa ad, snowsports gear by Prada, video games and Prada, Ubisoft, Prada skins, luxury fashion gamers 2022-02-17T14:21:11Z https://addvertising.org/rikako-ikee-dwelling-on-the-past-won-t-change-anything. https://youtu.be/SNMpmEMptMM https://youtu.be/SNMpmEMptMM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SNMpmEMptMM/hqdefault.jpg Rikako Ikee: "Dwelling on the past won't change anything" Directed by iconic Japanese director, Hirokazu Kore-eda, 'The Centre Lane' is a five-minute film telling the story of Japanese swimming prodigy Rikako Ikee and her route back to competition following a devastating diagnosis of leukaemia when she was just 18. The docu-drama blends live action and animation - the latter is a first for the director, who gained international fame winning the Palme D’Or for his 2018 feature film 'Shoplifters'. The combined techniques help shed light on Ikee’s inner thoughts, struggles and hopes as she re-enters the pool to train for her competitive comeback. Rikako Ikee, was the Most Valued Player (MVP) of the 2018 Asian Games and a gold medal candidate for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 before she was diagnosed with leukemia in February 2019. During her journey to recovery in May 2020, she partnered with premium skincare brand SK-II, a partnership that launched by sharing the first portraits of Ikee-san without her wig, inspiring the nation and beyond with her determination. What do you think of the campaign? Do you find it inspiring and engaging, or are you not a fan of this kind of story-telling promotion? Do you think the use of animation is effective in portraying inner thoughts? SK-II Studio The Center Lance, premium skincare SK-11, Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, elite athletes, Japan, sporting comebacks, WPP agencies 2021-03-30T09:04:02Z https://addvertising.org/slim-albaher-i-don-t-speak-hater. https://youtu.be/9XvC9BpPJFA https://youtu.be/9XvC9BpPJFA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9XvC9BpPJFA/hqdefault.jpg Slim Albaher: "I Don't Speak Hater" Popular young Brooklyn-born YouTuber Slim brings his touch of humour to the serious subject of cyber-bullying in this piece for the Kering Foundation. Do you think it's effective? The Kering Group represents a range of luxury fashion houses - such as Gucci, Brioni, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen - with a focus on sustainability and responsibility. After fire destroyed huge areas of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in mid-April 2019, it donated 100 million euros. Do you think luxury houses and social responsibility causes are compatible? Kering, Slim Albaher, cyber bullying, luxury brands, Notre Dame donations 2019-04-16T05:25:20Z https://addvertising.org/citroen-s-dreamy-car-jacker. https://youtu.be/xrZoCTLMKfM https://youtu.be/xrZoCTLMKfM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xrZoCTLMKfM/hqdefault.jpg Citroen's dreamy 'car-jacker' French automaker Citroen steps up the dreamy factor with this sleepwalker's perfect excuse.... See what you think of how the 1'30" campaign lays out the benefits and features of their C5 Aircross SUV, which comes in both hybrid and fully electric models. In the fierce world of car commercials, does the touch of whimsical humour lift the ad out of the ordinary enough to make it memorable? One for those of us who like to dream big. Citroën 'The Dreamer, SUVs, hybrid SUV, fully electric SUV, car commercials, BETC Paris 2025-10-07T13:29:57Z https://addvertising.org/capturing-the-future-past-on-camera. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PwF4JOGNDLA https://www.youtube.com/embed/PwF4JOGNDLA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PwF4JOGNDLA/hqdefault.jpg Capturing the future past on camera Canon warns us all to be ready... It's early days yet in the new year - not a bad time to be reminded of the importance of seizing the moment. VCCP agency, Canon Be Ready campaign, photography ads, best cameras 2018 2018-06-04T06:40:51Z https://addvertising.org/aldi-christmas-advert-ft-kevin-the-carrot-2017. https://www.youtube.com/embed/iJGpOYKXcSE https://www.youtube.com/embed/iJGpOYKXcSE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iJGpOYKXcSE/hqdefault.jpg Aldi Christmas Advert ft. Kevin The Carrot 2017 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/diners-at-luxury-singapore-hotel-struggle-to-eat-with-cutlery-provided. https://youtu.be/thvrSraz-Kk https://youtu.be/thvrSraz-Kk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/thvrSraz-Kk/hqdefault.jpg Diners at luxury Singapore hotel struggle to eat with cutlery provided Follow these lucky diners who were invited to a classy meal at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia hotel in Singapore and see the difficulties they had eating their delicious food with the cutlery provided. What do you think of the ad? Does it throw a fresh light? Feel free to vote and/or comment! McCann, Cleft Collection, cleft palate, awareness ads, Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 2018-06-20T04:55:32Z https://addvertising.org/superstan-man-and-shoe. https://youtu.be/UFXUL5Q7v-4 https://youtu.be/UFXUL5Q7v-4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UFXUL5Q7v-4/hqdefault.jpg SuperStan: man and shoe Behind every great shoe is a successful man.... Sportswear giant Adidas unites two legends in this gently amusing spot, with former world No 1 tennis champion Stan Smith talking about the shoes he inspired. Stan Smiths have been top-selling favourites for men and women alike since the 70s. Do you like the blend of Stan the man's in-person humor, young sportspeople's prowess, and the showcasing of the SuperStans? Adidas SuperStans, Stan Smith, tennis legends, sportswear, RSA Films, Marie Schuller 2020-02-05T09:12:30Z https://addvertising.org/swapping-litter-for-ice-cream. https://youtu.be/-U4kVd9Ilb8 https://youtu.be/-U4kVd9Ilb8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-U4kVd9Ilb8/hqdefault.jpg Swapping litter for ice-cream UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's, founded in 1869, takes a sunny approach to the problem of people littering parks with this interactive stunt to clean up parks - offering ice-cream in exchange for collected litter. Brilliant idea that will really stick in people's minds and makes us all more aware, or just a sad reflection on the mentality of those who use parks selfishly? Either way, job done in terms of getting family-friendly eyes on Sainsbury's, which has also opened some in-store ice-cream parlours. Yummy. Sainsbury's, #ICleanforIceCream, Gravity Road, park litter, cleaning British parks 2018-08-21T06:30:15Z https://addvertising.org/bingo-or-bingo. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A-bbxcFHVc0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/A-bbxcFHVc0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A-bbxcFHVc0/hqdefault.jpg Bingo! Or Bingo? A 30-second ad for Sun Bingo in Britain. Fun campaign for a harmless past-time, or questionable encouragement to get hooked? A 2016 study by the Responsible Gambling Trust showed that nine per cent of bingo players are at 'moderate' risk of going on to develop a gambling addiction. What's your reaction? The & Partnership London, Sun Bingo ad, gambling addictions, bingo, 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/british-design-icons-paul-smith-mini-create-limited-edition. https://youtu.be/1GtNVfFiMoA https://youtu.be/1GtNVfFiMoA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1GtNVfFiMoA/hqdefault.jpg British design icons Paul Smith, MINI create limited edition Fashion designer Paul Smith, who opened his first shop in Nottingham in 1970, built his reputation on a 'classic with a twist' mindset. In this ad, he shows off how that's transferred to a new collaboration with another legendary British name, MINI cars. Smith receives plenty of proposals for collaborations but only says "yes to the ones that either scare me because they’re too complicated to do or they’re challenging in some way". As he told men's style platform ThomasMason.co.uk: "With clothes, you take a pair of scissors, you make a pattern, you put it on the model, and within an hour you start to get an idea or a shape, whereas, designing a watch or spectacles or a car takes years". Design-conscious drivers and style enthusiasts will enjoy this crafted and very personal presentation, which steps away from the traditional product launch to take us into the essence of the designers. The creative team behind it says it's based around "the concept of a “memory palace” - a guided journey through Paul Smith’s mind, where each room represents an aesthetic principle. This framework allows the campaign to showcase the craftsmanship, color, and detail that define the collaboration, while keeping the designer’s personality and process at the forefront". MINI x Paul Smith, lifestyle design, car commercials, automotive design, Paul Smith Studios, British design, Paul Smith limited edition MINI, Jung von Matt 2026-01-21T16:24:36Z https://addvertising.org/le-retour-aux-sources-elie-saab-goes-back-to-basics. https://youtu.be/iY-dWZ_7Qcc https://youtu.be/iY-dWZ_7Qcc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iY-dWZ_7Qcc/hqdefault.jpg Le retour aux sources: Elie Saab goes back to basics Like sunshine on water, the sequins on an haute couture gown sparkle as the creation takes shape in layers of natural inspiration and meticulous artistry. Released in July 2020 during ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus lockdowns, this campaign for Lebanese designer Elie Saab suggests how Nature and dreams are stitched together in haute couture to assemble the kind of exquisite garment most of us will never touch, let alone wear. Such dresses involve hundreds of hours of hand-stitching by specialised teams, with five and six-figure price tags reflecting the craftsmanship. In August 2020, a chemical explosion rocked Beirut, killing 178, injuring several thousand, destroying property including Saab's house, and damaging countless premises including his atelier. His team planned to go back to their badly damaged offices a fortnight after the blast to meet a deadline for the September Paris couture show, Saab told Business of Fashion in this interview: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/we-must-go-on-says-lebanese-designer-elie-saab-after-blast. What does the ad, 'Le retour aux sources', convey to you? Elie Saab, haute couture, Lebanese designer, Le retour aux sources, fashion embroidery, making a couture gown, Business of Fashion, Beirut blast 2020-08-21T12:30:52Z https://addvertising.org/switching-up-the-home-and-away-action-for-me-time-pampering. https://youtu.be/IdKdzZGpwQQ https://youtu.be/IdKdzZGpwQQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IdKdzZGpwQQ/hqdefault.jpg Switching up the home and away action for Me time pampering Any guys out there feeling the appeal of this free time Me time ad campaign? It's great to wallow in the amenities of hotel-style luxuries while on hols, and Home Centre promises the option to bring the sensation home with you via their extensive luxury and comfort bed and bath collection. "Choose from soft sateen or crisp percale," urges the brand blurb alluringly. "Egyptian cotton, Tencel or Pima Cotton. Adorn with luxe jacquards or cozy chenille duvets and comforters. Wrap yourself in plush Turkish cotton towels. Go ahead, indulge yourself!" Oh, okay, that sounds pretty good. The star of theSometimes we just want an ad to be enjoyable and informative - job done in this case? Set up as a single store in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 1995, Home Centre has become a leading home retailer in the MENA region, offering furniture and home accessories with the approach of making the journey of homemaking joyful. Home Centre Made to Indulge, MENA ad campaigns, home furnishings,product marketing, Leo Burnett 2023-10-18T15:59:09Z https://addvertising.org/toilet-humour-from-volkswagen. https://youtu.be/aL1RSv-DTTQ https://youtu.be/aL1RSv-DTTQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aL1RSv-DTTQ/hqdefault.jpg Toilet humour from Volkswagen German car-maker VW applies a dash of amusement to that familiar moment on long road trips. No hardship to watch the 1'30" ad to find out what's special about the vehicle they're promoting - the Cross (your legs) Up. Volkswagen toilets ad, car travel, car commercials, DDB Argentina, Salado Productions, funny ads 2018-07-27T04:21:24Z https://addvertising.org/ai-assistants-project-astra-demo. https://youtu.be/nXVvvRhiGjI https://youtu.be/nXVvvRhiGjI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nXVvvRhiGjI/hqdefault.jpg AI assistants: Project Astra demo Dream coming true or nightmare scenario? Whatever your views on the galloping - and largely unrestricted - pace of artificial intelligence (AI) growth, it's hard to deny that there's some life-changing stuff going on. Google's annual I/O developers' conference has thrown up plenty of applications and developments across a huge range of everyday activity that will make little sense to most of us until we actually experience them in real life. Generative search, for example, looks set to disrupt existing monetisation models and change the face of how we access information. Setting aside the environmental burden and the ethical questions it all raises, this ad focuses on Project Astra, a tester for the multimodal foundation model. Gemini. What is that? Well, as described by the tech giant itself: "Gemini is designed to be your personal AI assistant — one that's conversational, intuitive and helpful. Whether you use it in the app or through the web experience, Gemini can help you tackle complex tasks, and it can take action on your behalf". In this particular demo, Google explains that: "There are two continuous takes: one with the prototype running on a Google Pixel phone and another on a prototype glasses device. The agent takes in a constant stream of audio and video input. It can reason about its environment in real time and interact with the tester in a conversation about what it is seeing". Which can all provoke reactions from horror to delight - most of them likely to lie somewhere in the middle ground. Yours? Project Astra demo, AI assistants, Gemini Google 2024, Google i/o 2024, developers, artificial intelligence, AI development 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/conservative-dad-strikes-back-with-ultra-right-beer-satire-against-bud-light. https://youtu.be/KUokwmZcFMM https://youtu.be/KUokwmZcFMM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KUokwmZcFMM/hqdefault.jpg Conservative dad strikes back with Ultra Right Beer satire against Bud Light What do you think of this campaign for '100% Woke Free' beer, from a self-styled 'conservative dad'? The Ultra Right Beer ad sprang up after Budweiser beer created an outcry by featuring a transgender influencer in its marketing for the top-selling Bud Light variety. Sales plummeted, Budweiser found itself struggling to reinstate itself in customers' good graces, former buyers boycotted the brand, and a host of spoofs and satires like this one rose up. The mood was febrile to start with: the transgender debate heated up as increasing numbers of transgender females won trophies in sports competitions created for biological females and known as women's events, while politicians worldwide appeared to struggle with defining what a woman is. Does this ad capture the Zeitgeist, take things in an unhelpful direction, or bring us all back down to earth? Ultra Right Beer, Bud Light transgender backlash, Seth Weathers commercial, US beers, conservative dads USA, US family values 2023-04-19T09:14:19Z https://addvertising.org/back-market-on-a-mission-for-to-reignite-trust-and-desire-in-tech. https://youtu.be/c5dwgR4VSuI https://youtu.be/c5dwgR4VSuI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5dwgR4VSuI/hqdefault.jpg Back Market: On a mission for to reignite trust and desire - in tech Are you on the waiting list for the next smartphone release as soon as the new one hits your palm? Whether you're a tech demon whose life revolves around a state-of-the-art device, or an environmentally aware consumer - or both, obvs - you may be interested in the growing trend of re-fitting and re-selling old 'phones and other devices. Striking a blow against in-built obsolescence and galloping tech consumption, French company Back Market aims to re-build "trust and desire for refurbished devices". Check out the ad for the full story, told in appealing animation, on how they set about achieving that. Established in 2014, the company has created "a transparent grading system that takes into account both the cosmetic appearance and technical condition of every device". It offers various quality levels to suit your needs and pocket; up to 70% price savings, and a reassuringly gated compound approach to sellers wanting to join the platform. What do you think of this campaign, outlining the Back Market guarantees? Does it catch your attention or are you only looking at bright and shiny? Back Market wants us to re-think our tech consumption, which leads to increasing megatons of electronic waste (e-waste) burdening our environment. It says: "Our mission? To make resurrected devices mainstream. Making old the 'new new' so to speak." A 'Re-use, Reduce, Recycle' approach. Your thoughts? Back Market, tech refurb, e-waste, electronic waste, smartphone refits, over-consumption, environmental impact of devices, Convergences Studio 2022-02-03T09:42:11Z https://addvertising.org/neuralink-will-change-the-world-says-first-human-recipient-of-brain-chip-implant. https://youtu.be/ZzNHxC96rDE https://youtu.be/ZzNHxC96rDE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZzNHxC96rDE/hqdefault.jpg Neuralink will "change the world" says first human recipient of brain chip implant A no-frills update on the first human brain implant by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's company Neuralink, this footage shows 29-year-old Nolan being interviewed in his home just a few weeks after the procedure to instal the chip. Nolan, a complete quadriplegic, says the device has already changed his life, and encourages anyone considering joining the patient register to be part of the clinical trials to go ahead: the January 2024 surgery was straightforward and has had no adverse cognitive effects, he reports. The chip is meant to allow humans to control external devices solely through the power of thinking. Neuralink's first product would be called Telepathy, Musk said, adding that its initial users would be people who have lost the use of their limbs. Neuralink received FDA (the US Food & Drug Administration) clearance for human clinical trials in May 2023, and a few months later, the startup began recruiting patients with quadriplegia caused by cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The chip, installed by a robot in the part of the brain that controls the intention to move, is designed to record and send brain signals to an app, with the initial goal being "to grant people the ability to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone," Neuralink explained when it was recruiting people for its trial in September. In the wake of this update and the hopes it creates of people with paralysis being able to move again, Musk posted on his platform social media X (formerly Twitter): "Long-term, it is possible to shunt the signals from the brain motor cortex past the damaged part of the spine to enable people to walk again and use their arms normally". Neuralink Nolan, Neuralink first human brian implant, Elon Musk, paraplegia, quadriplegia, brain signals and movement 2024-03-21T12:10:42Z https://addvertising.org/amstel-beer-chairs-advert. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ISN4DGPjEDc https://www.youtube.com/embed/ISN4DGPjEDc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ISN4DGPjEDc/hqdefault.jpg Amstel Beer Chairs advert The smallest bar in Amsterdam stores its huge number of chairs in the owner's house until they all come out onto the square in summer. Amstel, Beer, Bar, Amsterdam, Chairs 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/lights-music-bears. https://youtu.be/-k0OZ_NXUcA https://youtu.be/-k0OZ_NXUcA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-k0OZ_NXUcA/hqdefault.jpg Lights! Music! Bears! Cute and colourful teddy bears bust out some serious dance moves to encourage us to love caring for our clothes in this 30-second action ad mixing 3D animals with real humans. Turkish laundry brand Yumoş aims to make washes fun rather than a chore. Does it work for you? The traditional Yumos cuddly bear representing comfort has been revamped along funkier lines to appeal to a broader audience and get us all thinking about how it's cool to care for our threads and give them a longer, better life. Like it? Yumos Turkiye, Turkish laundry Yumoş, 3D dancing bears, clothing care, Unilever, James F Coton, Panda Films, Ogilvy London, Wunderman Thompson Turkey 2020-04-13T09:32:06Z https://addvertising.org/2073-trailer-nightmare-vision-of-past-reflects-our-present. https://youtu.be/YDE97KrYDuU https://youtu.be/YDE97KrYDuU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YDE97KrYDuU/hqdefault.jpg 2073 trailer: Nightmare vision of past reflects our present For those feeling apprehensive, dismayed or outraged by the slow creep of authoritarianism, this trailer may indicate hope - we stand stronger together and aware; others may see it as unlikely or exaggerated. As the film-makers describe it: "It’s the year 2073, and the worst fears of modern life have been realized. Surveillance drones fill the burnt orange skies and militarized police roam the wrecked streets, while survivors hide away underground, struggling to remember a free and hopeful existence. In this ingenious mixture of visionary science fiction and speculative nonfiction, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia ('Amy') transports us to a future foreshadowed by the terrifying realities of our present moment. Two-time Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton ('In America', 'Sweet and Lowdown', 'Minority Report') plays a survivor besieged by nightmare visions of the past—a past that happens to be our present, visualized through contemporary footage interconnecting today’s global crises of authoritarianism, unchecked big tech, inequality, and global climate change. 2073 is an urgent, unshakable vision of a dystopic future that could very well be our own". What do you think of the trailer? Movie 2073, authoritarianism, democracy recession, surveillance society, social trends 2020s, dystopia in films, Samantha Morton, Asif Kapadia 2024-10-26T08:02:36Z https://addvertising.org/the-heist-no-one-is-talking-about-until-now. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bAdpodJkB9c https://www.youtube.com/embed/bAdpodJkB9c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bAdpodJkB9c/hqdefault.jpg THE HEIST NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT...Until now! Now on the radar thanks to the Paradise Papers, this is an interesting video on how companies avoid paying tax in the countries they operate in. Vote and comment! Oxfam, tax avoidance, tax, company tax 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/pedro-almodovar-wears-prada. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOdTl1tlbq8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOdTl1tlbq8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HOdTl1tlbq8/hqdefault.jpg Pedro Almodovar wears Prada At least in this 30-second spot. The acclaimed Spanish director of films such as 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown', 'Talk to Her', 'Volver' and 'Julieta' takes a turn in front of the camera for a change. He was president of the jury at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. DJA agency, Prada Almodovar commercial, Prada fall 2017 menswear, Almodovar in an ad, Pedro Almodovar in front of the camera 2018-06-02T23:47:06Z https://addvertising.org/are-your-opinons-really-your-own. https://youtu.be/wRRU1PkT3sU https://youtu.be/wRRU1PkT3sU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wRRU1PkT3sU/hqdefault.jpg Are your opinons really your own? Travel metasearch engine KAYAK asks an increasingly pertinent question in this ad that simultaneously takes a side-swipe at advertising. Does it do a good job? The company says of the campaign: "Every day, we're exposed to a barrage of opinions. From our friends, our colleagues. Online and in real life. On everything from what to wear to where to go. All of these opinions can make the world feel limited. At KAYAK, we believe it's more important than ever to zoom out from the opinions and experience the world first-hand. Our film brings to life the opinions we're all exposed to and the need to break free from them so we can discover our own truths." This one does strike a chord with us here at ADDS because we set up this platform precisely so that everyone, you, the general public, could have a say about the quality of the advertising we can often feel bombarded or stalked by - without gathering personal data to sell on! Reseach carried out for the campaign indicates that of 6,000 respondents, 72% think it's become more difficult over the last few years to know which opinions to trust. Hm. Interestingly, about the same percentage (73%) believe in actual travel as a way of self-development. Does the KAYAK message resonate with you? KAYAK Go See For Yourself, travel metasearch, travel search engine, social media trust, advertising trust, &Co./ NoA 2023-06-20T13:36:17Z https://addvertising.org/gordon-ramsay-reacts-to-stepping-in-a-cow-pat. https://youtu.be/7fEFe83gSbY https://youtu.be/7fEFe83gSbY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7fEFe83gSbY/hqdefault.jpg Gordon Ramsay reacts to stepping in a cow pat And it may not be how you imagine.... The British celebrity chef and restaurateur is renowned for his hot temper and colourful language, but in this campaign, he's found his inner peace. How? Take a minute and see! The ad is for Hay Day, which bills itself as "the most popular farming game on mobiles and tablets, number one in 122 countries", and a place where you can "learn the lay of the land, tend to your crops, and trade goods with neighbors and friends. It’s a real special place where the crops never die even though it never rains. Sharing the farm with our quirky animals only makes things more fun!". Wikipedia explains it as "a farming simulation game where players can grow crops and feed livestock. Players can sell goods in exchange for coins and experience points. When they get enough experience points, they go up a level in the game, which unlocks more features, such as new crops, goods and livestock". How does Gordon's special brand fit with the ad, in your opinion? Hay Day Gordon Ramsay takes up farming, Gordon Ramsay in commercials, online farming games, Supercell, Hay Day mobile game, Uncommon Creative Studio Stockholm 2025-01-31T12:03:09Z https://addvertising.org/chicken-or-turkey-for-christmas-you-decide. https://youtu.be/fM5wUJUXBAc https://youtu.be/fM5wUJUXBAc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fM5wUJUXBAc/hqdefault.jpg Chicken or Turkey for Christmas? You decide! It's the age old question. Which one do you prefer at Xmas? KFC know... KFC UK, Mother London, Christmas 2018, Christmas turkey, Christmas chicken 2018-11-16T11:31:37Z https://addvertising.org/owen-wilson-salma-hayek-explore-bliss. https://youtu.be/ZHtPm8v-yNw https://youtu.be/ZHtPm8v-yNw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZHtPm8v-yNw/hqdefault.jpg Owen Wilson, Salma Hayek explore 'Bliss' A 2'45" trailer for Amazon Prime drama 'Bliss', starring US actor Owen Wilson ('You, Me & Dupree', 'Zoolander', 'Free Birds') and Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek ('Desperado', 'Frida', '30 Rock'). The movie described as a love story and father-daughter tale challenges our perception of reality as Wilson's character becomes involved with a homeless woman (Hayek) who claims his world is an alternative reality and everything in it - including his daughter - is false. "I wanted to tell a story about the fragility of the mind and the malleability of our perception," writer- director Mike Cahill explained. "I particularly wanted to make a film that treated different ways of seeing the world with compassion and empathy, as opposed to judgement. To me this is an important bridge of connection humans need and I felt like I had a way to dramatize this idea and make it fun, exciting, thrilling, all while retaining its emotional potency." Is this one you'll be looking out for or are you not too worried about alternative realities and emotional human dramas? Bliss movie, Owen Wilson, Salma Hayek, sci-fi, Mike Cahill, alternative reality, movie trailer, Amazon Prime movies 2021-01-13T13:17:09Z https://addvertising.org/school-s-out-and-so-are-the-cool-kids. https://youtu.be/czbnxPQoiPI https://youtu.be/czbnxPQoiPI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/czbnxPQoiPI /hqdefault.jpg School's out and so are the cool kids! With school holidays upon us, this slick, playful spot may spark some ideas for hard-pressed parents on how to spend the next few weeks! What do you think of it? Does it capture what your kids are after or how they act when they're enjoying life? Family holidays, Haven Holidays, Iris agency, children's activities, family fun 2020-05-07T15:37:49Z https://addvertising.org/together-in-electric-dreams-love-and-laughs-star-in-john-lewis-christmas-ad. https://youtu.be/ZTttgc0DPA4 https://youtu.be/ZTttgc0DPA4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZTttgc0DPA4/hqdefault.jpg Together in Electric Dreams: Love and laughs star in John Lewis Christmas ad It's always a highly-anticipated Christmas ad- what do you think of the 2021 iteration of British department store John Lewis' festive message? The partnership company says the 'Unexpected Guest' story aims to key into the current vibe after the punishment of COVID-19: "...our customers are more excited than ever for Christmas, craving joyful moments, togetherness and escapism as so many were unable to celebrate with loved ones last year," says the brand. Earthbound teenager Nathan befriends Skye, who has landed from elsewhere in the woods beside his home, and introduces her to Christmas festivities. A touching new look to remind us of the magic of Christmas by seeing through the eyes of someone unfamiliar with it? Oh gosh, here we go with the slushy commercials and the rush to mad consumerism? Or, oh great! Here we go with the Christmas ads, just when we need some heart-warming stories!? John Lewis Christmas ad 2021, Christmas ads 2021, John Lewis Unexected Guest, adam&eveDDB 2021-11-14T19:00:43Z https://addvertising.org/this-mum-s-legacy-to-her-two-sons-may-surprise-you. https://youtu.be/hCLPDO9NSqs https://youtu.be/hCLPDO9NSqs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hCLPDO9NSqs/hqdefault.jpg This mum's legacy to her two sons may surprise you Exuberant yet touching ad based on a true story about a Welsh mother's instructions to her two sons on her death - see how it plays out and let us know what you think of it. Six Nations, Guinness, rugby, Rees brothers, The Purse, Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO 2023-03-18T00:25:12Z https://addvertising.org/maserati-x-damiano-david-it-turns-you-on-any-arguments. https://youtu.be/Bl_0wZwEgTQ https://youtu.be/Bl_0wZwEgTQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bl_0wZwEgTQ/hqdefault.jpg Maserati x Damiano David: 'It Turns You On' - any arguments? Here's a lush 1'30" you may want to replay just for the visuals. Italian chic on legs, wheels, in the background, under the spotlight, pulsing through the air.... Okay, get a grip. On that steering wheel, whether or not your hands are inked. This combination of 25-year-old rocker Damiano David (Måneskin frontman) and 100-year-old automaker Maserati is being hailed as a masterpiece by admirers. And there'll be plenty of them: as well as the sheer enjoyment and exhilaration of the spot, there's the bold claim for Italian magnetism. David asks what it consists of and comes up with the answer that..... No, watch the footage. Maserati Folgore, Maserati x Damiano David, Italian lifestyle, luxury cars, 22DOGS 2024-08-28T11:12:37Z https://addvertising.org/every-batch-is-approved-by-the-queen. https://youtu.be/wBYiROeeTVs https://youtu.be/wBYiROeeTVs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wBYiROeeTVs/hqdefault.jpg Every batch is approved by the queen True enough, but it might not be what you think! Mesmerising 30 seconds illustrating the magic of this very natural 'wonder food'. Whether or not you're a honey fan, what do you think of the ad? Rowse honey, honey, wonderfoods, sugar alternatives, BMB agency, creative ads, Wolf Alice music 2019-10-26T16:10:10Z https://addvertising.org/little-girl-exchanges-her-treasures-for-chocolate. https://www.youtube.com/embed/l0eEqeizNCA https://www.youtube.com/embed/l0eEqeizNCA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l0eEqeizNCA/hqdefault.jpg Little girl exchanges her treasures for chocolate Confectionery giant Cadbury's serves up a sweet one celebrating little acts of kindness in a one-minute spot that acknowledges life's daily challenges for working mums. Don't we all need to reach for the Cadbury's sometimes? VCCP, Cadbury's #glassandahalf, chocolate, cadbury's commercials, Mondelez International, cadbury's mum's birthday 2021-02-18T17:37:32Z https://addvertising.org/q3-runway-escape. https://youtu.be/shKCTep5yoM https://youtu.be/shKCTep5yoM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/shKCTep5yoM/hqdefault.jpg Q3 runway escape Anyone who's ever been in a 'plane held on the tarmac will relate to this woman's fantasy. Car manufacturer Audi comes through once again as a thought-provoking and often humorous advertiser. Or do you disagree? Vote and/or comment with your views on this campaign! Audi Q3, funny ads, car commercials, Venables Bell and Partners 2019-10-29T23:27:32Z https://addvertising.org/jack-savoretti-freewheeling-in-a-shopping-trolley. https://youtu.be/Pom96FJc0Eg https://youtu.be/Pom96FJc0Eg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pom96FJc0Eg/hqdefault.jpg Jack Savoretti freewheeling in a shopping trolley English singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti takes us on a magical journey that some may relate to as a metaphor for different aspects of life in this promotion of his latest track 'Secret Life'. Married to British actress Jemma Powell, the 37-year-old musician goes freewheeling in a prosaic shopping trolley which takes him on an epic journey. The video - which did involve Savoretti making himself comfortable, or at least looking it, while reclining in the vibrating metal mesh cart - provoked plenty of admiring comments from his growing hordes of fans. What do you make of it? Does it work for you at unexpected levels, even regardless of the singer and his song? Jack Savoretti Secret Life, independent acoustic musicians, singer songwriters, British music, EMI, Calum Macdiarmid 2021-06-28T13:41:43Z https://addvertising.org/shoking-artist. https://www.youtube.com/embed/OqdRpoobGC4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/OqdRpoobGC4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OqdRpoobGC4/hqdefault.jpg Shoking artist "Nude painter"...amazing to watch the reaction of audience and the jurors....the jurors feel like they should stop the show but something is holding them back and the audience feels they shouldn't watch but they do.....great!...and there is an interesting outcome ;-) nude, painting, show, fun 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/budweiser-super-bowl-ad-stirs-debate-with-immigration-story-line. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ZmlRtpzwos https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ZmlRtpzwos https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ZmlRtpzwos/hqdefault.jpg Budweiser Super Bowl ad stirs debate with immigration story line Ahead of this weekend's highly-anticipated Super Bowl football extravaganza, here's one of the just-released ads that will be part of it. Beer-maker Budweiser is one of the traditional advertisers in a sporting event that also features the top pop singers of the day - Michael Jackson's performance drew more viewers than the actual game in 1993. An estimated 100 million viewers at any given moment are watching the match just in the USA. See what you think of this year's Bud effort. Inevitably it's stirring comment in the current climate because of its immigration story line - shortly after taking office less than a fortnight ago, President Trump signed a 90-day moratorium on immigrants from seven mainly Muslim countries entering the USA, and a 120-day ban on entry for refugees. Anomaly agency, Budweiser Super Bowl commercial 2017, immigration issue US, Trump's travel ban, value of immigrants 2024-04-05T00:41:54Z https://addvertising.org/chanel-fw2024-25-naomi-campbell-caroline-de-maigret-wang-yibo-comment. https://youtu.be/l3wz0yOEAdQ https://youtu.be/l3wz0yOEAdQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l3wz0yOEAdQ/hqdefault.jpg Chanel FW2024/25: Naomi Campbell, Caroline de Maigret, Wang Yibo comment Luxury French fashion house Chanel scores across a broad swathe of fashionistas with this short piece combining scenes from its Fall-Winter 2024/25 Ready-to-Wear Show with commentary from Naomi Campbell, Caroline de Maigret, and Wang Yibo. British fashion model and actress Naomi Campbell, 53, is best known as one of the elite “supermodels” who dominated the fashion industry in the 1980s and '90s, and was the first Black model to appear on the cover of many luxury fashion magazines. Both French international model and music producer Caroline de Maigret, 49, and Chinese actor, dancer, singer, rapper, and professional road motorcycle racer Wang Yibo, 26, are Chanel ambassadors. Wang Yibo has also just signed as an ambassador for luxury sports fashion outfitter Lacoste and is set to star in an advertising campaign for the in May. Perhaps your eye is more on the actual Chanel clothing and catwalk ambience than the commentators, but there's no doubt about the firepower in the trio's fanbase, adding to Chanel's own unique cachet. This latest runway show deployed a décor reminiscent of the mythical Deauville boardwalk at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, creating a moving, movie-like backdrop for the models to walk against. CHANEL Fall-Winter 2024/25 Ready-to-Wear Show, Naomi Campbell, Caroline de Maigret, Wang Yibo 2024-08-28T11:11:56Z https://addvertising.org/ever-feel-stalked-by-ads. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0E67Ts4bqYE https://www.youtube.com/embed/0E67Ts4bqYE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0E67Ts4bqYE/hqdefault.jpg Ever feel stalked by ads? Sweden's Svedka Vodka makes data-'misuse' really scary for Halloween with a clever 'Curse' campaign playing on how we all get haunted by ads. Bensimon Byrne, Svedka vodka Curse campaign 2017, Halloween ads 2017, vodka ads, amusing ads 2025-08-28T10:13:34Z https://addvertising.org/mirrors-hairpins-and-roads-that-honk. https://youtu.be/h5DqvAYUdTA https://youtu.be/h5DqvAYUdTA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h5DqvAYUdTA/hqdefault.jpg Mirrors, hairpins, and roads that honk Yes, it's an ad for HP Lubricants, but this spot also presents an ingenious way of avoiding traffic accidents on one of India's most dangerous roads. What's wrong with drivers honking their own horn? you might ask. Or how about mirrors on the worst bends? What happens if the tech fails? Do you think the ad is doing an effective job or is it just an expensive flourish? HP Lubricants, Roads that Honk, road safety, car accidents, world's most dangerous roads, Leo Burnett India 2018-06-08T05:54:53Z https://addvertising.org/valentine-s-day-this-year-is-different-gocompare. https://youtu.be/SvwFEEZMUL4 https://youtu.be/SvwFEEZMUL4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SvwFEEZMUL4/hqdefault.jpg Valentine's Day this year is different - GoCompare! British financial comparison platform GoCompare brings a spot of much-needed fun to the 2021 Valentine's Day table - what do you think? The brand's traditional 'face', Welsh operatic tenor Wynne Evans, goes the distance via social media as he is joined remotely by various other voices uplifted in their catchy song adapted to the February 14 event. In the UK alone, we spend an estimated £855 million plus on gifts and activities to celebrate Valentine's Day. With dining out the most popular love sharing activity, this year will obviously be very different due to COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions. Doesn't stop us singing about love, though... as demomstrated by GoCompare. GoCompare, Valentine's Day ads 2021, Velentines Day, Wynne Evans, financial comparison 2021-02-18T10:03:10Z https://addvertising.org/laconic-lactic-ad-glorifies-heavy-drinking. https://www.youtube.com/embed/B-MliUnwT0Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/B-MliUnwT0Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B-MliUnwT0Y/hqdefault.jpg Laconic lactic ad glorifies heavy drinking.... Amusing 30-second ad featuring a moustachioed man of mystery who hangs out in bars, tough cowboy-style, and clearly has more to him than meets the eye. wieden and kennedy, W+K agency, male intrigue figure in advertising, amusing ads for everyday products, good milk ads 2018-06-03T04:30:36Z https://addvertising.org/cruiser-captain-tells-a-south-african-story. https://youtu.be/-vVdIGbSbBU https://youtu.be/-vVdIGbSbBU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-vVdIGbSbBU/hqdefault.jpg Cruiser Captain tells a South African story Well, some 10 million of them have been sold worldwide, so vehicle-maker Toyota has reason to talk up its Land Cruiser, and this funky narrative does just that. Does it get the message across about how people love their tough four-wheel drive vehicles? Catchy little track even if you're not an owner or planning to be one! Toyota, Land Cruiser 79, South African advertising, 4WD vehicles, off-road driving, South Africa driving, FCB Joburg 2019-12-23T10:07:46Z https://addvertising.org/what-s-the-boldest-thing-austin-butler-can-do. https://youtu.be/NJn7apNFIDk https://youtu.be/NJn7apNFIDk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NJn7apNFIDk/hqdefault.jpg What's the boldest thing Austin Butler can do? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind as U.S.actor Austin Butler emanates new masculine fragrance MYSLF. The 32-year-old is best known to most people for his portrayal of legendary singer Elvis Presley in the musical biopic 'Elvis', for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award, and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Currently hitting headlines by dating actress/model Kaia Gerber - daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber - Butler's next appearance as a bald scary villain in the sci-fi adventure movie 'Dune: Part Two' is due out in March 2024. Meantime, he's gaining rave reviews for his expressive performance in this ad. MYSLF is the latest men's fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent / YSL, the French luxury fashion house founded in 1962 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Butler says he was honoured to be invited to become a YSL Beauty brand ambassador earlier this yearm saying of the founder: "He broke through labels. He was a rebel, and I love that about him. I feel privileged to be a part of the heritage he set in motion.” And yes, that is YSL sitting handily in the middle of the scent's name.... The trend for taking vowels out of brand names can be greeted with derision - witness the same manoeuvre in 2021 by asset management firm Standard Life Aberdeen, now known rather curtly and unpronounceably as abrdn - but this one works really well, wouldn't you say? YSL calls this campaign 'MYSLF - The New Statement In Fragrance', and bills the fragrance as 'the scent of a modern masculinity'. Have they hit the nail on the head? YSL x Austin Butler, 'MYSLF - The New Statement In Fragrance', masculinity in ads, Hollywood actors in ads, men's fragrances, director Julia Ducournau, Austin Butler commercial 2025-11-15T03:17:16Z https://addvertising.org/conversation-stoppers-suggestive-bank-ads-turn-the-tables. https://youtu.be/_rWSscw-iM0 https://youtu.be/_rWSscw-iM0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_rWSscw-iM0/hqdefault.jpg Conversation stoppers: Suggestive bank ads turn the tables A Canadian bank has put out a series of cheeky ads reflecting the reality of many people's senior lifestyle. This one, 'Sore Back', will strike chords with parents and grown-up children alike. What do you think of the light touch taken by HomeEquity Bank? The campaign turns the tables on the traditionally condescending or simply uninterested approach taken by advertising towards anyone over the age of youth. Set up in 2018, HomeEquity Bank offers reverse mortgages enabling Canadian homeowners aged 55 and over to acess up to 55% of the value of their home, and is - not unexpectedly - growing fast. Do you think the campaign gets across the point about the real value of our homes - i.e. that many of us, as supported by research done by the bank, want to stay put and retire in the homes we love? From our own experiences, we probably don't need research to prove that many 55+ people enjoy good health, a comfortable lifestyle, thriving business savvy, and/or a wicked sense of humour, among other attributes. Does the ad trigger your interest or give you pause for thought when it comes to retirement and financial planning? HomeEquityBank, reverse mortgages, Canadian retirees, retirement in Canada, retirement planning, financial planning for seniors, Zulu Alpha Kilo 2021-06-09T09:42:18Z https://addvertising.org/father-christmas-trades-in-the-red-robe. https://youtu.be/cZaK4eWqBgA https://youtu.be/cZaK4eWqBgA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cZaK4eWqBgA/hqdefault.jpg Father Christmas trades in the red robe Santa’s 125-year-old Barbour holds up better than the traditional red robe in this gently humorous spot inspired by Raymond Briggs’s children’s book, 'Father Christmas'. For those unfamiliar with the term 'Barbour', the name of the clothing company set up in Britain in 1894 by John Barbour has become shorthand for a distinctive sludge-coloured, practical waxed cotton jacket appropriate to and beloved of well-off countryside folk. Featuring a somewhat grumpy Father Christmas looking back in fondness on a special gift from his wife, events are brought right up to date with a voice command device that is nearly his undoing as sotto voce grumbles are picked up by the sharp ears of modern tech... Barbour, Christmas 2019, Raymond Briggs Father Christmas, voice command devices, Thinking Juice 2020-12-23T20:44:59Z https://addvertising.org/the-sheep-detectives-starring-hugh-jackman-emma-thompson-and-a-fact-checking-flock. https://youtu.be/ZfNLApPCa8E https://youtu.be/ZfNLApPCa8E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZfNLApPCa8E/hqdefault.jpg 'The Sheep Detectives' starring Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and a fact-checking flock In what's billed as ' witty new breed', this movie tells the story of a shepherd who likes to read mystery stories to his flock, and what happens when his comfortable, caring routine is disrupted. As the sheep realise the humans brought in to solve the 'herder mystery' aren't going to be any use, the movie takes an animated comedic turn featuring a slew of popular / revered actors plus a herd of animated quadrupeds. With all kinds of favourite performers, formats and themes combining on the same screen, this live-action / animated hybrid looks set to be a family box-office hit when it comes to cinemas next spring. The Sheep Detectives', Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, animated sheep movie, Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, IGN Movie Trailers 2025-12-22T09:28:08Z https://addvertising.org/elizabeth-olsen-winona-ryder-show-off-their-dance-moves. https://www.youtube.com/embed/t-ioZDeER-s https://www.youtube.com/embed/t-ioZDeER-s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t-ioZDeER-s/hqdefault.jpg Elizabeth Olsen, Winona Ryder show off their dance moves Sisters are doing it for themselves while the men stand - or sit - and watch in this sultry number bringing H&M's Spring 2018 collection to upbeat life in the streets and cafes of Buenos Aires. Adam & Eve/DDB, H&M spring 2018 collection, Winona Ryder ad, Elizabeth Olsen commercial, fashion commercials 2018 2025-10-07T16:51:16Z https://addvertising.org/ai-robot-autosergei-ousts-popular-meerkat. https://youtu.be/10zAAg6S1Hk https://youtu.be/10zAAg6S1Hk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/10zAAg6S1Hk/hqdefault.jpg AI robot AutoSergei ousts popular meerkat British price comparison site Comparethemarket has long been known for its 'Keep LIfe Simples' meerkat character Sergei, which riffed off 'market/meerkat' word-play. This new ad brings that characteristic humour to the situation of a robot taking over the traditional person's job - a hot topic as emerging artificial intelligence or AI takes us closer to smart robots that can not just do automated tasks but imitate human responses or actions.What do you think of it? Hits the right humour note, or a bit close to the bone for those scared of losing employment to automation? Meerkat Sergei, AutoSergei, VCCP Blue, robots, energy tariffs, cheaper energy 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/el-destino-es-caprichoso-fate-is-capricious. https://youtu.be/3EmkACpi5dI https://youtu.be/3EmkACpi5dI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3EmkACpi5dI/hqdefault.jpg El destino es caprichoso / Fate is capricious Amusing tale of a robbery that goes wrong. Spanish speakers may enjoy this ad for Spain's national lottery. Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Spanish lottery, funny ads, Proximity Madrid 2020-07-02T04:42:41Z https://addvertising.org/aaron-paul-changes-up-the-gym-routine. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7qV7xG7f97g https://www.youtube.com/embed/7qV7xG7f97g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7qV7xG7f97g/hqdefault.jpg Aaron Paul changes up the gym routine The Breaking Bad actor illustrates the benefits of vitaminwater. Ogilvy & Mather New York, O&M, Aaron Paul commercial, vitaminwater, sports drinks, 2024-08-28T11:17:22Z https://addvertising.org/if-you-ve-ever-dreamed-of-winning-the-lottery. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jMpXhLeiPsE https://www.youtube.com/embed/jMpXhLeiPsE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jMpXhLeiPsE/hqdefault.jpg If you've ever dreamed of winning the lottery.... Two minutes of suspense as the drivers of an armoured truck head off to deliver the cash to New Zealand's lucky Lotto Powerball winner. The question is, will that money actually reach the person who won it? DDB NZ, New Zealand Lotto Powerball, Armoured Truck commercial, lottery winners, friendship 2019-03-11T21:12:43Z https://addvertising.org/coca-cola-bill-nye-demystify-recycling-for-us. https://youtu.be/1HRadzzvQNY https://youtu.be/1HRadzzvQNY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1HRadzzvQNY/hqdefault.jpg Coca Cola, Bill Nye 'demystify' recycling for us Hm, what are your thoughts on this stop-motion film put out by Coca Cola and featuring an animation version of popular TV science educator Bill Nye? The soft drinks giant says that: "The film takes viewers on the circular journey of a plastic bottle, starting from the time it’s placed in a recycling bin to it coming back on the shelf as a 100% recycled bottle (excluding cap and label) - in other words, how both the company and consumers can work together to 'close the loop'.” However, appealing though such complicity on behalf of the environment may seem at first glance, most of us are aware by now that only a small percentage of plastics - particularly the ubiquitous single-use bottles - are in practice recycled as per the theory. Is it disingenuous of a company like Coca Cola to be teaming up with a 'science' personality like Bill Nye to present a cartoon-style illustration of what many of us see as a harsh reality? Is it insulting to treat people as though we are 'mystified' by waste? Or is this a really effective and appealing way to raise awareness? Here is a different take on the same topic, https://youtu.be/CLeccbkBZzs: this video by international environmental organisation Greenpeace also uses the apparently appealing format of animation, and riffs off the feel-good Coca Cola 'whole world' jingle. Greenpeace says: "Big Brands want you to believe they are taking steps to reduce plastic but they are actually working hand in hand with Big Oil to produce even more. Their plastic bottles have devastating effects for our health, our planet and our communities. And only 9% of all plastic waste ever made has been actually recycled." The Greenpeace campaign, from 2021, proposes a different kind of complicity - we take our plastic bottles back for re-fills when they're empty. Your thoughts? Coca Cola World Without Waste, Coca Cola and Bill Nye, plastics recycling, Greenpeace and Coca Cola plastic bottles, animation in ads, environmental damage, plastics pollution, taboo topics, consumer waste, Mackinnon & Saunders 2023-04-14T01:27:27Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-a-hair-colour-get-over-it. https://youtu.be/WcyvohsEr6s https://youtu.be/WcyvohsEr6s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WcyvohsEr6s/hqdefault.jpg It's a hair colour, get over it It's got to be the last taboo.... Grey/silver/white hair has been persistently peddled as something to hide, never as something to flaunt, even in the 21st century. This bright, attractive approach from Schwarzkopf finally provides a breath of fresh air. A tipping point? Schwarzkopf live Colour, grey hair, silver hair, silver shampoo, Signal Productions 2019-03-12T09:15:18Z https://addvertising.org/swarovski-sparkling-celebration-of-130-years-adorning-icons. https://youtu.be/Z-Yvahw4I_0 https://youtu.be/Z-Yvahw4I_0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z-Yvahw4I_0/hqdefault.jpg Swarovski: Sparkling celebration of 130 years adorning icons The Austrian crystal-maker - founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski - has held up a dazzling mirror to pop culture for 130 years, and it's brought that legacy into focus with this two-minute tribute to its multi-faceted role in fashion, screen, red carpets, and stage. Its current brand ambassador is best-selling US singer Ariana Grande, and Swarovski's crystal creations have adorned screen legends from Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to contemporary icons such as Harry Styles and Beyonce, as well as enhancing entire sets for films and events. Its 'Masters of Light' exhibition has been dazzling visitors worldwide in 2025, and demand appears to be high for it to continue its tour into 2026. This campaign is garnering praise for its own creativity, bringing past and present together in a sparkling, retro-futuristic styling. A nice ad for us all over the New Year period! Swarovski Celebrates 130 Years of Joy​ 2025-12-30T09:48:19Z https://addvertising.org/british-airways-offers-the-best-of-all-worlds. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6T-5jeLG7rs https://www.youtube.com/embed/6T-5jeLG7rs https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6T-5jeLG7rs/hqdefault.jpg British Airways offers the best of all worlds Mini-movie from British Airways featuring a Chinese family whose daughter comes to study in England. The airline flies the parents over for a surprise visit. Some interesting insights, and the ad's useful because it ends with a link to a practical travel guide via the popular Chinese app WeChat. The aim is to alleviate anxieties over language and culture barriers. Ogilvy & Mather, Chinese students in London, Chinese links with Britain, studying abroad 2024-08-28T11:10:39Z https://addvertising.org/ventriloquist-s-puppet-put-to-unusual-use. https://youtu.be/_i-Hm05yAlA https://youtu.be/_i-Hm05yAlA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_i-Hm05yAlA/hqdefault.jpg Ventriloquist's puppet put to unusual use Even if you don't understand Portuguese, you can get the gist and twist of this amusing 1'30 ad featuring a ventriloquist's puppet who relates how his master began to act strangely, using him for everything - even his amorous intrigues. Find out what's behind the puppet-master's unhappiness and let us know what you think of the ad! Halitus, Brazil, Propeg, funny ads, Halito Fresco, mouthwash, enxaguatorio bucal, bad breath, 2019-04-23T04:53:37Z https://addvertising.org/dolce-gabbana-menswear-not-as-black-and-white-as-it-seems. https://youtu.be/9vhcWYpVglE https://youtu.be/9vhcWYpVglE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9vhcWYpVglE/hqdefault.jpg Dolce&Gabbana menswear - not as black and white as it seems For all us fashionistas and menswear watchers in particular, here's a gorgeous little treat as Italian luxury fashion house Dolce&Gabbana gives us a backstage glimpse of their male models just before they head out onto the runway. Shot in black and white, the 45-second vignette manages to convey a lot about the industry, don't you think? Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2019/20 menswear, men's fashion, DGELEGANZA, backstage Dolce&Gabbana 2019-01-23T07:33:19Z https://addvertising.org/citroen-renames-the-car. https://youtu.be/CpV-Gu7o1zg https://youtu.be/CpV-Gu7o1zg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CpV-Gu7o1zg/hqdefault.jpg Citroen renames the car See how the classic French auto-maker, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019, envisages the future of mobility as it unveils the AmiOne 'object'. Remembering its founder, Andr Citroen 100, Ami One, electric cars, future of cities, Geneva Motor Show, Traction, BETC 2021-03-26T09:10:05Z https://addvertising.org/creating-a-safer-future-for-children. https://youtu.be/nzfRPT_0Coo https://youtu.be/nzfRPT_0Coo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nzfRPT_0Coo/hqdefault.jpg Creating a safer future for children This one-minute campaign, called 'Speech Bubbles', tackles a very sensitive subject. What do you think of the approach? It's raising awareness of the Truth Project, which is part of Britain's independent inquiry into child sex abuse. https://www.truthproject.org.uk/i-will-be-heard?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Truth%20Project Truth Project, child sex abuse, children, child safety, MullenLowe London 2022-11-13T05:38:50Z https://addvertising.org/victoria-and-david-beckham-lined-up-for-super-bowl. https://youtu.be/s4uxGe7gU5I https://youtu.be/s4uxGe7gU5I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s4uxGe7gU5I/hqdefault.jpg Victoria and David Beckham lined up for Super Bowl British power couple David and Victoria Beckham play out an amusing little number in anticipation of the eagerly awaited Super Bowl sports event in the USA. The annual climax of the National Football League Super Bowl championship, which takes place on February 11th this year, gathers families and friends in front of screens nationwide and globally like no other, making it an expensive must-do for brands. Traditionally the commercials - which reportedly cost a blistering US$7 million for a 30-second slot this year - are almost as anticipated as the game itself, and tend towards the humorous as fans of all ages make an occasion of it. Food and beverages play an important role, so it's not surprising to see celebs snapped up by the big players in comestibles, in this case delivery service Uber Eats. The domestic banter between the football superstar and the former Spice Girl band member turned fashion designer riffs off the viral 'be honest' clip from their hit Netflix documentary. It certainly gels with the humor vibe as they struggle to define when they're actually appearing, and even get it wrong when it comes to remembering another huge name - 'Jessica Aniston' (instead of actress Jennifer Aniston) - who may be joining them. The Beckhams have done commercials before together and separately, including David displaying his ultra-toned bod for high-street fashion chain H&M 12years ago. They have four children and are set to celebrate their silver (25th) wedding anniversary this year. Well, it's only a teaser, but do you like it? Does it get the ball rolling in the right direction? Victoria and David Beckham Forget, Uber Eats Super Bowl 2024 teaser, Super Bowl commercials 2024, Beckhams Super Bowl, Victoria and David Beckham ads, Special Group USA 2024-08-28T11:13:52Z https://addvertising.org/aliens-tune-in-to-netflix. https://youtu.be/cbMGBp4EoT0 https://youtu.be/cbMGBp4EoT0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cbMGBp4EoT0/hqdefault.jpg Aliens tune in to Netflix What do you make of this ad for ad-free streaming service Netflix? Friendly aliens get great entertainment from human stories being shown after happening upon a viewing screen. The footage is directed by special effects artist Robert Stromberg ('Avatar', 'Maleficent', 'Master and Commander'). The campaign's title, 'The World Is On Netflix' is no idle claim: Despite fierce upcoming competition, the ad-free service can still claim to be "the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 208 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages". Netflix, The World is on Netflix, VFX in commercials, special effects in ads, digital entertainment, streaming services, Robert Stromberg, The Mill 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/sexual-consent-and-tea. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pZwvrxVavnQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/pZwvrxVavnQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pZwvrxVavnQ/hqdefault.jpg Sexual consent and tea Brilliant, easily understood metaphor explaining sexual consent - perennially relevant. 2'49". brock turner, Stanford rape case, when does no really mean no, Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess, Blue Seat 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/friction-frustration-and-tears-aboard-the-otto-weihnachten-bus. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IjIADPkX9tQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/IjIADPkX9tQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IjIADPkX9tQ/hqdefault.jpg Friction, frustration and tears aboard the OTTO Weihnachten bus German e-commerce giant OTTO serves up a mini-movie for its 2017 Christmas ad: various people of different nationalities are trapped on a bus, leading to inevitable difficulties. See how it all plays out in the 3'30" story. while some will find it as heart-warming as the best of them, it's been criticised for having no Christian content - i.e. nothing to do with Christmas and the birth of Christ it celebrates - and showing too many white people, among other things. Heimat berlin, OTTO Weihnachten 2017, German Christmas ad OTTO, best Christmas ads, Christmas with no Christ figure 2018-11-09T22:17:16Z https://addvertising.org/rafael-nadal-playing-strip-tennis. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aARsBmoPGsE https://www.youtube.com/embed/aARsBmoPGsE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aARsBmoPGsE/hqdefault.jpg Rafael Nadal playing strip tennis Cheeky one from U.S. clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger, featuring their brand ambassador 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal, who beat South African Kevin Anderson to win the 2017 U.S. Open. While Chanel Iman and Constance Jablonski, the female models involved in the 'lose a point, lose an item of clothing' challenge maintained their modesty, Chanel their male model partners, Arthur Kulkov and Akin Akman, ended up in their underwear. 'Glee' star Jane Lynch played umpire and MC for the 2015 promo event. Laird + Partners agency, Rafael Nadal in Tommy Hilfiger strip tennis ad, Rafa Nadal plays strip tennis, funny HIlfiger promotions 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/suchard-spain-does-a-sweet-job-with-its-christmas-robot. https://youtu.be/H88T7pVsSNA https://youtu.be/H88T7pVsSNA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H88T7pVsSNA/hqdefault.jpg Suchard Spain does a sweet job with its Christmas robot You may disagree, but lots of viewers seem to agree that chocolate-maker Suchard has created a lovely little animated film here. It manages to bring together the very topical theme of robots and enduring issues such as loneliness within the loving, giving spirit of Christmas celebration. Una historia que demuestra que la Navidad llega a cualquier lugar. Is this how we like our Christmas ads to be? Does it make a pleasant change from over-contrived or sophisticated campaigns? Suchard 2024 | Martin. Una historia de Navidad, Christmas ads 2024, robots in ads, Ogilvy 2024-11-26T12:29:03Z https://addvertising.org/belinda-qaqamba-ka-fassie. https://vimeo.com/604602807 https://vimeo.com/604602807 Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie, motherhood and LGBTQ+ in South Africa Starring drag artist and activist Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie with cameos by other black drag queens, this short film explores identity, acceptance, and the role of motherhood in South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community. A former student of education, Ka-Fassie and other black drag queens are forging new paths in what it is to be queer, for example through speaking out about rituals such as male circumcision, and through their choice of clothes. Apparel that is acceptable for pageants and competitions is often changed as participants return from such events to their townships (areas formerly designated by apartheid legislation for black occupation), where it is still hard to gauge real levels of acceptance/discrimination around the LGBTQ+ communities. Ka-Fassie, 26, explains that there is no word for queerness in the Khosa language widely spoken in South Africa, so that she had difficulty expressing her queerness when she came out to her parents. What do you think of the visual challenge to traditional notions of maleness implicit in the choice of clothing seen in this footage? The specially written poem 'And I Shall Rise', accompanying the choreographed visual imagery, reflects Ka-Fassie's work helping South African mothers support their children's sexuality. Does it also strike a deeper chord about humanity overall? "Can you see me? As I fly high above this earth A weighty query stains my love, Deep down affects me since birth Is it beauty you’re afraid of? You say we are different, we are not the same Agreed, yes, but aren’t we all? Two arms, two legs, two eyes, one blame, What is different after all? Close your eyes, feel your mother’s hand Gentle angel feather across your face. We come from the same land, We end in the same place." South Africa LGBTQ+, Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie, black drag queens, choreography South Africa, Black Drag Magic, masculinity in South Africa, maleness and drag, Great Guns Meena Ayittey Greg Rattazzi, 2021-09-17T09:57:40Z https://addvertising.org/rafa-nadal-as-a-kid. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0RY990OcCuU https://www.youtube.com/embed/0RY990OcCuU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0RY990OcCuU/hqdefault.jpg Rafa Nadal as a kid To mark his awesome Australian Open final against Roger Federer, here's an old Spanish ad for instant chocolate drink Colacao showing Rafa Nadal as a kid, with his mum getting across the message that making your child happy is real winning. The tennis champ has done commercials for plenty of other brands since, including sensual stuff for Lanvin and Armani. Rafael Nadal, Australian Open 2017, colacoa and rafa nadal, australian open 2017, nadal federer finals 2018-06-03T23:05:33Z https://addvertising.org/bold-move-from-scottish-soft-drink-irn-bru. https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3DVlaqlMiI https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3DVlaqlMiI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C3DVlaqlMiI/hqdefault.jpg Bold move from Scottish soft drink IRN-BRU It rivals Coca-Cola in legend - only three people know its recipe - and outstrips the darker drink by far in Scotland, where the local bright orange pop IRN-BRU is a national icon as well as a favourite hangover cure. But brewers AG Barr kicked off 2018 with controversy by halving its sugar content from eight teaspoons in one can to around four, ahead of the British government's levy on sugar, due to come into effect in April. Health advocates may applaud the bold move amid calls to reduce the amount of sugar we're all exposed to, but IRN-BRU fans were vociferous in their disapproval of the recipe change, and even started stockpiling existing cans. An AG Barr spokesperson said tests showed that most people can't tell the difference between the higher and lower sugar contents. The Leith Agency, AG Barr, IRN-BRU halves sugar content, fiery IRN-BRU Watch Your Mouth grannies ad, funny commercials, 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/saudia-airline-hands-out-sanitising-prayer-beads. https://youtu.be/yG17xmuAAwk https://youtu.be/yG17xmuAAwk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yG17xmuAAwk/hqdefault.jpg Saudia airline hands out sanitising prayer beads Formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and as such, the main transport method for the millions of Muslim pilgrims who travel each year to the holy city of Makkah (Mecca). This campaign introduces the first sanitising prayer beads, developed especially for the pilgrims who travel with Saudia, which are being handed out to them by the airline. Treated with tea tree oil and intended to last at least for the duration of a five-day pilgrimage where so many gather, the beads retain a core shell which means that they can continue to be used traditionally after the sanitising effect wears off. Makkah is the birthplace of Muhammad, the founder of Islam; the impressive Ḥaram (Great) Mosque has been developed into a sophisticated centre which can accommodate one million worshippers at a time, and is served by advanced communications and access networks as well as artistic and aesthetic enhancements. What do you think of the ad, which not only explains how the beads were developed, but also showcases reactions from users? Saudia ProtecTasbih, sanitising prayer beads, Makkah pilgrimages, Leo Burnett Saudi Arabia, Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai 2024-02-09T11:01:36Z https://addvertising.org/at-long-last-he-s-back-who-s-that-then. https://youtu.be/QhNWMHbltBY https://youtu.be/QhNWMHbltBY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QhNWMHbltBY/hqdefault.jpg 'At long last, he's back' - who's that, then? Lovers of beer and quirky ads will be hoping - and be right - that it signifies 'The Most Interesting Man® in the World'. The slogan accompanied a series of hit ads for Mexican brew Dos Equis, and has recently spawned a plethora of AI knock-offs and 'tributes', a trend which has perhaps triggered a response to reclaim the magic. The original 2006 protagonist was played by US actor Jonathan Goldsmith, who was replaced by a younger actor but vanquishes ageism to get back in the picture now. Re-runs, really? Well not quite. The brand has come up with a conceit that riffs off the current sequels / prequels trend in movies and other media to update our hero - see what you make of it. Fans are hailing its return as an auspicious start to 2026, beer-drinker or no. Dos Equis The Most Interesting Man® in the World 2026, Dos Equis He's Back ad, beer commercials, Jonathan Goldsmith, Publicis 2026-01-20T11:49:22Z https://addvertising.org/mark-wahlberg-food-water-internet-we-need-it-to-live. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pHs9Avx5hgA https://www.youtube.com/embed/pHs9Avx5hgA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pHs9Avx5hgA/hqdefault.jpg Mark Wahlberg: Food, water, internet - we need it to live U.S. telecomms giant AT&T puts actor Mark Wahlberg up to promote its 'entertainment on your terms' packages, in a slick 1'30" spot. BBDO New York, AT&T integrated digital services, entertainment across all devices, entertainment on your terms, Mark Wahlberg commercial 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/heart-warmer-from-samsung-smart-switch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wMjfErgZZFk https://www.youtube.com/embed/wMjfErgZZFk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wMjfErgZZFk/hqdefault.jpg Heart-warmer from Samsung Smart Switch Pacey and warm 1-minute spot to illustrate how easy it is to keep your fave stuff off you old smartphone when you get a new Samsung galaxy 'phone R/GA agency, Samsung Smart Switch ad 2017, transferring photos from one smartphone to another, can I transfer photos from my old phone to my new one 2018-06-17T07:08:36Z https://addvertising.org/maurice-ashley-and-the-black-bear-school-of-chess. https://youtu.be/PQ0UWWbjP1o https://youtu.be/PQ0UWWbjP1o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PQ0UWWbjP1o/hqdefault.jpg Maurice Ashley and The Black Bear School of Chess Fast-moving, fascinating one-minute story of how Maurice Ashley trained in a harsh school to become the first black Chess Grandmaster in early Nineties Brooklyn, New York. It's by Hennessy, the Cognac company withIrish roots that was founded more than 250 years ago and accounts for about 50 percent of the world's Cognac output. Their 'What's your Wild Rabbit?' slogan has so far tended to focus on outstanding physical achievements. What do you think of the new spotlight on mental performance and stamina? While there are scores of black chess masters, Ashley is joined by only two other black Grandmasters, Pontus Carlsson of Sweden and Amon Simutowe of Zambia. A teacher and commentator, Ashley first discovered chess in Jamaica, where he was born in 1966. He developed his skills as reflected in this campaign after his family moved to the USA when he was 12, and gained the Grandmaster title in 1999 after defeating Adrian Negulescu. The Black Bear Chess School gathered in Prospect Park for many of their games. Ashley said he was drawn to the gritty environment of the park, similar to the basketball courts scattered round New York that also engendered competitiveness, tough struggles, and legends. Hennessy V.S, chess grandmasters, Maurice Ashley, black chess players, Black Bear School of Chess, Daniel Wolfe,Droga5 2021-10-22T00:24:00Z https://addvertising.org/make-amazon-pay-launches-on-black-friday. https://youtu.be/0YJrzP4drwY https://youtu.be/0YJrzP4drwY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0YJrzP4drwY/hqdefault.jpg 'Make Amazon Pay' launches on Black Friday Global organisation Progressive International, which aims to build a post-capitalist society, launched this 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign for Black Friday - the day, fast becoming a week and more, when consumers are encouraged to spend hard by deep discounts and special sales offers on goods, both in bricks and mortar shops and digital outlets. Many use the event to get ahead on Christmas shopping or just re-stock their own needs at unbeatable prices. Some companies, such as Cards Against Humanity, Patagonia and IKEA, have been going against the tide for the past few years with anti-Black Friday initiatives that gel with people who are veering away from mass, unthinking consumerism towards considered purchases from local and/or sustainably accountable brands. With the COVID-19 coronavirus situation creating a boom in home deliveries, 2020 proved to be a spectacularly lucrative year for Amazon, as the 3'30" campaign explains. In one of the video clips, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos says, "This is the best planet and we have to protect it". Those keen on satire may be aware or want to be aware of the 2020 Spitting Image series, in which there are clips of the puppets representing Bezos and other very rich businessmen unwittingly exploring another planet... What do you think of this campaign to raise awareness of workers' conditions, corporate tax, and other pressing societal issues? Will it make you change your shopping behaviour or think more about ethical shopping? Or do you believe the environemental and ethical or sustainability issues will get sorted out and you cannot give up the convenience factor of Amazon? Progress International, Make Amazon Pay, anti Black Friday movement, corporate tax, Jeff Bezos, ethical shopping, workers' unions, Amazon workers conditions 2025-12-18T12:13:48Z https://addvertising.org/clean-medicine-pokes-gentle-fun-at-health-conscious-to-make-its-point. https://youtu.be/73VMxujSJOk https://youtu.be/73VMxujSJOk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/73VMxujSJOk/hqdefault.jpg 'Clean medicine' pokes gentle fun at health-conscious to make its point Here's an amusing series of clips from Genexa, a US company founded by two fathers who wanted to ensure people had access to over-the-counter medication free from additives, unnecessary chemicals and allergens. The founders set out to avoid genetically modified ingredients like lactose, corn syrup, and flavorings derived from artificial ingredients. The one-minute footage takes a humorous approach by poking gentle fun at 'types' such as recent vegan converts and mom-bloggers who are obsessed with health - all while answering the thoroughly valid questions and concerns. What effect does the ad have on you? Relief or mistrust? Genexa explains on its site that "We were the first medicine company with an entire line of USDA (Dept of Agriculture) Certified Organic products. And we are committed to responsibly sourcing the best quality ingredients for our formulas." Does the campaign open your eyes to the fact that there might be undesirable ingredients in familiar medicines? Genexa Clean Medicine, non GMO ingredients, GMO free medicines, US over the counter medications, Humanaut 2022-08-12T11:25:17Z https://addvertising.org/strangers-know-about-the-rash-you-ve-got. https://youtu.be/RszVPiZbPeg https://youtu.be/RszVPiZbPeg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RszVPiZbPeg/hqdefault.jpg Strangers know about the rash you've got Barclays uses a singing/dancing root veg routine to make us more aware of how the fun things we do online are used to collect incredible amounts of information on each of us as individuals, which can in turn lead to very serious problems like identity theft and fraud. Fraudsters can use your identity details to: Open bank accounts/ Obtain credit cards, loans and state benefits/ Order goods in your name/ Take over your existing accounts/ Take out mobile phone contracts/Obtain genuine documents such as passports and driving licences in your name. "Identity fraud is the key to unlocking your valuables," says City of London Police Commander Chris Greany. "Things like weak passwords or not updating your software are the same as leaving a window or door unlocked." Do you think the ad's helpful, or are you already aware of the issue? Would you rather see practical information on what to do if you do become a victim of this growing crime area? identity theft, BBH, personal finances, misuse of personal data, online scams, identity fraud 2018-06-04T12:00:48Z https://addvertising.org/tullamore-dew-s-message-in-a-bottle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hGZSixnpBFc https://www.youtube.com/embed/hGZSixnpBFc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hGZSixnpBFc/hqdefault.jpg Tullamore Dew's message in a bottle Irish whiskey-maker Tullamore Dew infuses this ad for its triple-distilled whiskey with the nostalgic strains of 'Danny Boy', while giving it a highly topical twist. Opperman Weiss agency NYC, Tullamore Dew Danny Boy ad, Tullamore Dew Blend of Beauty, whisky and politics, political messages in commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/kazakhstan-turns-the-tables-on-borat. https://youtu.be/eRGXq4t9wY4 https://youtu.be/eRGXq4t9wY4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eRGXq4t9wY4/hqdefault.jpg Kazakhstan turns the tables on Borat 'Where garlicky Kazakh horse sausage meets spicy Uighur noodles. Where shopping malls have sandy beaches and glass spheres dot the horizon. Where people are so friendly, you might just end up at a Kazakh toi (a traditional wedding) after a few salams (hello!). How can you describe a place this surprising in just two words? As a wise man one said, "Very nice!"' This description by the Kazakhstan Tourism board pays cheeky tribute to the catchphrase being deployed by fictional journalist Borat Sagdiyev, a Kazakh character created by English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Borat has often protrayed his native country in unflattering terms, but Kazakh Tourism has now neatly turned the tables, embracing the latest catchphrase 'Very nice' in this one-minute campaign. A spokesperson told The Huffington post that Borat's phrase “offers the perfect description of Kazakhstan’s vast tourism potential in a short, memorable way.” What do you think of the tongue-in-cheek ad? Kazakhstan, Kazakh Tourism, Kazakhstan Very Nice, travel Kazakhstan, Sacha Baron Cohen, Borat, funny ads 2020-11-09T14:22:29Z https://addvertising.org/david-coulthard-driving-really-badly-with-a-beard. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zxtRdDDHpY8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/zxtRdDDHpY8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zxtRdDDHpY8/hqdefault.jpg David Coulthard driving really badly, with a beard Britain's former Formula One racing driver stars here, scaring a couple of unwitting passengers with lots of facial hair and some truly scary driving. Will it get insurance company Aviva's message across? Adam&EveDDB, ZenithOptimedia, dangerous driving, best car insurance, Aviva car insurance 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/loewe-launches-fashion-frolic-inspired-by-english-potter. https://youtu.be/0b2tSwtykAM https://youtu.be/0b2tSwtykAM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0b2tSwtykAM/hqdefault.jpg LOEWE launches fashion frolic inspired by English potter Inspired by and named after British ceramicist William de Morgan, Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE launches a capsule collection for Christmas 2019 with 'An Otter's Tale'. The fanciful frolic through landscapes where anything can happen is a homage to 19th-century craftsman de Morgan, who was renowned for his fantastic creatures and floral arabesques. Does it inspire you to dig deep into your pockets for a LOEWE gift this season? Or are you just slipping it onto Santa's list? Loewe, Christmas 2019, an otter's tale, stop-motion animation, luxury fashion, William de Morgan, Nina Gantz, Blinkink 2019-12-09T12:23:22Z https://addvertising.org/inside-london-s-royal-opera-house. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hBh_1RvIF68 https://www.youtube.com/embed/hBh_1RvIF68 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hBh_1RvIF68/hqdefault.jpg Inside London's Royal Opera House A one-minute glimpse inside the opulent ROH in London's Covent Garden, conveying creativity, community and sheer hard work. The ROH was first built in 1808 on the site of two theatres that had both burned down, and underwent a London's royal opera house, ballet and opera in London, ROH ads, AKA agency, lesley sharp 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/absolut-vodka-takes-a-shot-at-equal-love. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbaY0sHonZ4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbaY0sHonZ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mbaY0sHonZ4/hqdefault.jpg Absolut Vodka takes a shot at 'equal love' A spirited message of meaningfulness. BBH agency, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Absolut Vodka commercial, Pride 2017, LGBT ads 2024-08-28T11:19:23Z https://addvertising.org/crock-not-pot-at-end-of-skittles-rainbow. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5U0-wkIKogg https://www.youtube.com/embed/5U0-wkIKogg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5U0-wkIKogg/hqdefault.jpg Crock not pot at end of Skittles rainbow? Indescribable. DDB Chicago, Skittles Mothers Day ad 2017, Skittle umbilical cord commercial, disturbing ads, gross commercials 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/guinness-clear-strikes-again. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/232/medium/Clear_1_%281%29.JPG?1584105432 Guinness Clear strikes again! 2020-03-13T13:58:23Z https://addvertising.org/guerrilla-gardeners-bring-nature-into-johannesburg. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LvjuV8L2UCo https://www.youtube.com/embed/LvjuV8L2UCo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LvjuV8L2UCo/hqdefault.jpg Guerrilla gardeners bring nature into Johannesburg Here's the Jo'burg, South Africa spot for cider brand Strongbow's campaign to bring a bit of nature back into the world's cities, where green spaces are diminishing. Inspiring and refreshing - but are these spaces maintained after the ad build? Does anyone know if the Johannesburg one is flourishing? Cloudfactory creative, city gardens, gold apple remix johannesburg, green spaces in cities, guerrilla gardeners 2019-04-11T20:59:18Z https://addvertising.org/abu-dhabi-takes-inclusive-approach-with-ramadan-at-ours. https://youtu.be/3w-7x7th-fk https://youtu.be/3w-7x7th-fk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3w-7x7th-fk/hqdefault.jpg Abu Dhabi takes inclusive approach with 'Ramadan at Ours' To mark the sacred Muslim month of Ramadan - which focuses on fasting, prayer, and worship - the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi, has put out this commercial titled 'Ramadan at Ours'. As more and more Europeans in particular head for the Middle East - driven partly by mass tourism in their own region and the promise of everyday luxury combined with a dip into a completely different culture - the UAE's National Tourism Charter appears to be leading to strong sector growth. The charter aims to unify national efforts to enhance the sustainable growth of the country's tourism sector and provide job opportunities for UAE nationals. It "aims to enhance UAE’s competitiveness at global and regional levels," reports the Emirates News Agency. "The National Tourism Charter intends to make the UAE a prominent player in the global tourism landscape by encouraging collaboration among all the seven emirates. The UAE has launched the 5th season of the World’s Coolest Winter Campaign, themed ‘Green Tourism’. In collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and the National Agricultural Centre, the campaign aims to promote community involvement in sustainable agriculture and increase tourism to farms and agricultural projects across the seven emirates". More than 22 million visitors came to the UAE in 2022, with Dubai the most popular destination. Does this ad campaign appeal, make you want to visit? Visit Abu Dhabi 'Ramadan at Ours', Ramadan commercials, UAE tourism, Department of Culture and Tourism 2025-02-25T12:43:29Z https://addvertising.org/dove-tackles-discrimination-against-black-women-s-crown-and-glory. https://youtu.be/FGrfhOTxy4Q https://youtu.be/FGrfhOTxy4Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FGrfhOTxy4Q/hqdefault.jpg Dove tackles discrimination against black women´s crown and glory US toiletries and personal hygiene company Dove has a reputation for calling out various aspects of how society treats girls and women in terms of body image and beauty morés, and for breaking the mould accordingly with their bold advertising. In this one-minute campaign - based on "too many true stories" - the company, which is owned by British multinational Unilever, presents snapshots in the life of a black girl/teen/woman as she experiences discriminaion because of her hair. According to Dove, "the law in many US states does not currently afford protection for race-based hair discrimination, even if the hairstyle is inherent to racial identity". After carrying out reseach, Dove is now encouraging people - via this ad and other actions - to sign the CROWN Act for specific legislation to tackle the issue. CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, and the Act is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyle. For some, the word 'crown' will reflect biblical references to hair as a woman's 'crown and glory'. What do you think of the campaign? Does it inform you, and/or encourage you to sign in support of the legislation? Dove As Early As Five, black hair discrimination, CROWN Act USA, US schoolchildren, discriminating against black women's hair, Ogilvy, Swift agency 2022-02-03T10:09:53Z https://addvertising.org/moneysupermarket-parodies-thelma-and-louise. https://youtu.be/W1YOPWaNDpM https://youtu.be/W1YOPWaNDpM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W1YOPWaNDpM/hqdefault.jpg MoneySuperMarket parodies 'Thelma and Louise'... ...using Sindy, a British rival to Barbie who is 55 years old this year. Lots of other male action dolls look ineffectual and have to hit the dirt when Sindy and Sandy hove into view. What do you think of the ad? How dare they make fun of a ground-breaking, memorable movie moment? Who cares, never heard of them anyway? (MoneySuperMarket is a financial products comparison site). Cool, must check it out? MoneySuperMarket #epicsindy, Thelma and Louise parody, Sindy doll, Mother agency, dolls in ads 2018-09-20T15:16:52Z https://addvertising.org/shoe-therapy. https://youtu.be/KWzcO1tsymw https://youtu.be/KWzcO1tsymw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KWzcO1tsymw/hqdefault.jpg Shoe Therapy Athletic wear company Nike knows that athletes have an especially close relationship with their shoes. So, to help athletes all over the world let go of their overprotection, and separation anxiety from shoes they created a special place. A place called shoe therapy. Nike, Shoes, Therapy, Dirty Robber 2019-03-19T09:24:41Z https://addvertising.org/used-chewing-gum-changes-its-image-with-hero-gum. https://youtu.be/4ZZLwUR4BOg https://youtu.be/4ZZLwUR4BOg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4ZZLwUR4BOg/hqdefault.jpg Used chewing gum changes its image with Hero Gum Innovative and attractive campaign to encourage people to join the US stem cell and marrow registry. In partnership with healthcare company Labcorp and Wrigley's familiar Doublemint Gum, the campaign - two years in the making - turns the tables on the traditional perception of used gum as icky by showing how it can be used to save lives of people with blood cancer. Some might see it as a little too pushy, while others are already lauding its simple effectiveness.The initiative was scheduled to kick off in a big way on August 1st with the distribution of hundreds of kits to fans at the New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants baseball game. Gift of Marrow Registry 'Hero Gum', bone marrow donors, Labcorp, Doublemint Gum, adam&eveDDB US 2025-07-30T09:03:18Z https://addvertising.org/slayer-s-6-66-hell-p-encased-in-fireproof-sleeve. https://youtu.be/PsSSikepEZw https://youtu.be/PsSSikepEZw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PsSSikepEZw/hqdefault.jpg Slayer's 6'66" HELL-P encased in fireproof sleeve Well, hellfire, here's a new take on red-hot releases - Californian thrash metal band Slayer disbanded in 2019 after releasing their final live album, 'The Repentless Killogy' during the final world tour. Now the 6'66" single HELL-P (word-play on LP=long-playing) is available but only if you burn the sleeve to get to the album itself. Check out the ad and let us know what you think - or have you already left to head over to the giveaway page for the chance to win one of the precious items? Slayer HELL-P, thrash metal music, burnable record sleeve, Kolle Rebbe 2020-01-27T14:24:30Z https://addvertising.org/waitrose-serves-up-a-mystery-christmas-cracker. https://youtu.be/uO6hDK5GGww https://youtu.be/uO6hDK5GGww https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uO6hDK5GGww/hqdefault.jpg Waitrose serves up a mystery Christmas cracker The finale of this year's Christmas ad series, 'Sweet Suspicion', by British supermarket Waitrose. What do you think? Actor Matthew Macfadyen wraps up his detective work to solve the evolving mystery, which has captured the imagination of many across the generations, with a satisfyingly humorous twist. Part of the John Lewis group set up over 100 years ago by businessman John Spedan Lewis, Waitrose reported sales were up 5% to £7.7bn for the 2023/24 period, with a record number of people choosing to buy at the quality outlet. The John Lewis group stands out for its founding principles, which included staff - known as Partners - in the decision-making and running of the business. A written Constitution outlined Partners' rights and responsibilities as co-owners. As the brand explains: "Spedan Lewis wanted to create a way of doing business that was both commercial, allowing it to move quickly and stay ahead in a highly-competitive industry, and democratic, giving every Partner a voice in the business they co-own". Has the group come up with the best Christmas ad this year? Waitrose Sweet Suspicion, Waitrose Christmas ad, Christmas ads 2024, Matthew Macfadyen in ads, Saatchi & Saatchi 2024-11-27T08:44:03Z https://addvertising.org/citroen-ami-transforms-urban-driving-with-confetti. https://youtu.be/6X8R4LlG6zA https://youtu.be/6X8R4LlG6zA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6X8R4LlG6zA/hqdefault.jpg Citroën Ami transforms urban driving with confetti French automaker Citroën says this campaign for its Ami mobility vehicle stands for "mobility made simple, daring by design, and full of joy. In a world where cars often stand for status or routine, the Ami boldly reimagines what driving can feel like. This vibrant, rule-breaking film from Citroën turns city streets into a confetti-filled playground". The soundtrack is by Dominican rapper Tokisha, who often references sexuality, and this song in Spanish is no exception. Deftly playing current market cards, Citroën describes the Ami as a 'car', whereas in fact it is classified as an electric quadricycle, meaning that it can be driven by 16-year-olds in countries such as the UK where the legal driving age is 18. Comparing it to the iconic 2CV model, Citroën says the Ami is ideal for modern urban journeys. Arguable, but fun? Citroën Ami - WANNA PLAY?, car commercials, Tokisha song in commercial, mobility vehicles, electric quadricycle, EVs, urban driving, director Torben Kjelstrup, BETC Paris 2025-06-15T08:02:35Z https://addvertising.org/barclaycard-promotes-healing-crystals. https://youtu.be/r_ktYjm943U https://youtu.be/r_ktYjm943U https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r_ktYjm943U/hqdefault.jpg Barclaycard promotes healing crystals What? Yes, really. In this campaign, British financial conglomerate Barclays uses the story of how the founders of a company selling healing crystals saw their business scale up to a turnover of Barclaycard, The Crystal Barn, healing crystals, UK SMEs, small businesses, card provider, British entrepreneurs, Droga 5 2019-01-24T10:57:12Z https://addvertising.org/alka-seltzer-uses-sixties-allure-to-sugar-the-pill. https://youtu.be/POeDGd2_vdA https://youtu.be/POeDGd2_vdA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/POeDGd2_vdA/hqdefault.jpg Alka Seltzer uses Sixties allure to sugar the pill As the worldwide obesity crisis worsens, we're familiar nowadays with the dangers of over-consumption, but back in the post-war Sixties, it wasn't a topic that was openly talked about. Antacid Alka Seltzer cleverly wove Sixties allure into this classic commercial to tackle (and take advantage of) over-consumption. What do you think of the approach? They had another one that was a lot more brutal: https://youtu.be/y7MM-unptgY. Alka Seltzer whatever the stomach, obesity, over-consumption, advertising taboos, indigestion 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/evian-s-babies-make-a-comeback. https://youtu.be/9AJ8gHNgQMY https://youtu.be/9AJ8gHNgQMY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9AJ8gHNgQMY/hqdefault.jpg Evian's babies make a comeback French bottled mineral water Evian has brought back its 'dancing babies' from a decade ago in an updated hip-hop format urging us all to 'live young'. In the 2019 version, the mini sportspeople and voguers are all over everywhere, even shaping up against 2016 French Open champion Garbiñe Muguruza with Jay Prince's adaptation of The Jungle Book's 'Bare Necessities' to shimmy it all along. Good idea to bring back the babies to push conscious living? Evian has pledged to make all of its bottles from recycled plastic by 2025. Evian babies, Garbiñe Muguruza, Jay Prince, BETC, live young, conscious living 2019-06-13T08:34:51Z https://addvertising.org/french-open-stars-face-a-high-performance-newcomer. https://youtu.be/zk_O6qAeJc8 https://youtu.be/zk_O6qAeJc8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zk_O6qAeJc8/hqdefault.jpg French Open stars face a high-performance newcomer As tennis champs Lucas Pouille, Pablo Carreno Busta, Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman battle it out at the Roland Garros 2018, there's a new kid on the block to beat. Watch out for Juan Martin del Potro's lightning reflexes when he realises the danger - guys, this is even more important than grooming! From Peugeot, the official provider of transport at Roland-Garros since 1989, which also runs an ongoing #DrivetoTennis campaign. Roland Garros French Open 2018, men's tennis, Juan Martin del Potro, Peugeot Drive to Tennis ad, amusing ads, 2022-05-18T14:05:09Z https://addvertising.org/best-scrub-ever. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PAYTPElNy24 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PAYTPElNy24 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PAYTPElNy24/hqdefault.jpg Best scrub ever! If hedgehog had such a fantastic scrub and fun with it so can you!....SPONTEX SPONGE is the best! sponge, hedgehog, fun 2018-06-11T00:07:50Z https://addvertising.org/it-s-about-time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq4XWKeEqf8&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq4XWKeEqf8&t=1s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/watch?v=rq4XWKeEqf8&t=1s/hqdefault.jpg It's About Time Have you ever wondered what the most precious thing is to yourself and your dearest? It's not about the gifts we give, it's about the time we spend. Video ad part of Nordgreen Christmas campaign 2018. christmas ; emotional advertising ; xmas ; family ; time ; friends ; watches ; watch ; emotions ; presents ; love ; gifts ; happiness 2018-12-04T11:44:33Z https://addvertising.org/ai-artificial-intelligence-bottled-as-guerlain-looks-to-the-future. https://vimeo.com/834085096 https://vimeo.com/834085096 AI: Artificial intelligence bottled as Guerlain looks to the future The iconic French perfume and cosmetics company Guerlain was established almost two centuries ago, in 1828. In this eye-catching campaign, ‘Born in 1853. Made for the future', it weaves artificial intelligence (AI) into its ongoing history as it illustrates the evolution of the Maison's famous Flacon aux Abeilles (Bee Bottle). The bottle was created in 1853, when "founder Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain dedicated l’Eau de Cologne Impériale to Empress Eugénie to celebrate her marriage to Napoleon III. He then entrusted the glassmakers Poche du Courval to create a bottle adorned with his majesty’s coat of arms, bees and a festoon pattern inspired by the Place Vendôme column", explains the Guerlain website. The perenially artistic Bee Bottle has proved an enduring emblem for the Maison. Fast-forwarding to the present day, Guerlain enters the debate over generative AI - the use of algorithms to create 'new' content from huge amounts of digital data using prompts. This historic survey also looks to the future: as its creators explain, "An in-depth study of art history and extensive research of the Guerlain archives enabled us to trace the ‘Flacon aux Abeilles’ to key moments in its history. Each of these moments, past and future, was then synthesized in the form of a prompt (a written request sent to the AI, containing all the key words needed to generate a faithful image)". One of the major concerns around AI is the environmental one - vast amounts of digital energy are needed for these processes. In this case, Guerlain explains its approach as uniting the skills of man and machine to the benefit of artists - another concern is that creators like artists and writers will be replaced by AI in many areas. As the Maison says: “Guerlain’s history is deeply rooted into art history and broadly speaking the definition of beauty through time. Loyal to its ambition to treasure every artistic gesture, Guerlain couldn’t remain alien to the world of AI generative art and wanted to experiment with it, hand in hand with our creative excellence. The Bee Bottle’s 170th anniversary was a perfect opportunity to sublimate our rich heritage and project the Bee Bottle’s into the 170 years to come”. This campaign was created under three rules following "the three laws once decreed by Isaac Asimov, the famous science fiction writer and forerunner of artificial intelligence: 1) Every image generated should be the result of a collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence: AI is never the sole creative force; 2) Humans and AI should work together to elevate the artistic process to a level of creative excellence that they could not achieve on their own; 3) Imperfections and anomalies - characteristics of generative art - must not be erased. These are the hallmarks of original creative exploration". What do you think of the result? Guerlain Born in 1853. Made for the future, Guerlain commercials, Bee Bottle and artificial intelligence, Flacon aux Abeilles et AI, generative AI in advertising, luxury and artificial intelligence, Bonjour Lab, mnstr agency 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/the-wheel-of-fortnum-s-window-dressing-as-street-art. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/066/medium/Fortnum's_pic.jpg?1565901906 The Wheel of Fortnum's: Window-dressing as street art 2019-08-15T20:45:07Z https://addvertising.org/facial-hair-with-a-purpose-get-the-pilsen-moustache-to-end-beer-waste. https://youtu.be/Em4nHd1S1tM https://youtu.be/Em4nHd1S1tM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Em4nHd1S1tM/hqdefault.jpg Facial hair with a purpose! Get the 'Pilsen Moustache' to end beer waste! Shock, horror! Reports indicate that more than a million litres of beer are wasted annually due to getting trapped on facial hair. This campaign rides to the rescue with a unique approach involving an appeal to beer-drinkers and barbers across Latin America to get/provide the 'Pilsen Moustache'. Featuring well-known TV presenter Rubén Rodriguez, the drive to 'Save the Beer' means no more beer waste as devotees mark their efforts by having a precision shave that allows for full enjoyment of a heady glass of the cool stuff with no trapped drops to lament. “Paraguay is a country crazy for beer, the #1 consumed alcoholic drink nationwide," says a spokesperson for brewer Pilsen, the beer-maker which took matters into their own hands. "The 'Save The Beer' idea.... is a statement of the uniqueness and creaminess of Pilsen Extra Pura Malta’s foam: not a single drop should be wasted.” Agree or disagree? Is this an endeavour that should be rolled out globally to prevent the waste of any drops of a much-loved and very social beverage?Or maybe you just like this facial hair with a purpose approach? Pilsen Paraguay Save the Beer, Pilsen Extra, Pilsen Moustache, funny ads, facial hair with purpose, beer commercials Latin America, Pilsen LatAm, Grey Argentina, 2022-04-13T09:33:47Z https://addvertising.org/black-rain-over-europe-in-jaco-van-dormael-short. https://youtu.be/OcHW3o67beE https://youtu.be/OcHW3o67beE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OcHW3o67beE/hqdefault.jpg Black rain over Europe in Jaco van Dormael short A tale of menace and hope in this EUandMe 4'30" film directed by Belgian Jaco van Dormael for the European Union (EU), as May 23, 2019 elections loomed. "Europe is important to me," said Van Dormael. "It is important that the young people vote for Europe, not because of fear, but because of passion." The film was released amid ongoing confusion over Brexit, the UK's convoluted process to extricate itself from the EU. European Union, EU elections, freedom of expression, poem Libert 2019-05-06T06:07:55Z https://addvertising.org/electric-car-fuels-controversy-with-zombie-proof-slogan. https://youtu.be/8r9YdCAJujg https://youtu.be/8r9YdCAJujg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8r9YdCAJujg/hqdefault.jpg Electric car fuels controversy with zombie-proof slogan South Korean automaker KIA has ignited lively discussion with this 1'30" ad in Australia, which takes the topic of survival and - as explained by its creators - puts it into "a fun, fictional space and out pops a zombie apocalypse, where the only survivors drive various models in the range". While it's garnering praise for the creative aspects, including a cinematic approach and the transformation of actors Luke Arnold, Tess Haubrich, and Chloe Zuel into zombies, many viewers are not impressed. The divisive condescension implied in presenting non-KIA owners as zombies is not going down well, and in a war-torn world, the topic of survival is a delicate one to play with, especially when the 'zombies' can be visually perceived as damaged humans in a deeply unequal society.... Your response? KIA zombie-proof, KIA Australia, electric vehicles, EV commercials, Innocean Australia 2025-01-18T10:42:52Z https://addvertising.org/britain-s-banks-and-times-of-change. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PAoZQjagOy8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PAoZQjagOy8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PAoZQjagOy8/hqdefault.jpg Britain's banks and times of change With Brexit galloping towards us across an uncertain financial landscape, Lloyds Bank offers a new ad featuring its black horse and a message of reassurance. The music is a cover of Camille Yarborough's 'Praise You', recorded by Hannah Grace and the London Contemporary Voices Choir. adam&eve DDB, banks after Brexit, UK financial services post-Brexit, Lloyds Bank, what Brexit means for your banking 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/maha-not-just-a-slogan-pledges-rfk-jr. https://youtu.be/JoA5NDXkQ7k https://youtu.be/JoA5NDXkQ7k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JoA5NDXkQ7k/hqdefault.jpg MAHA: Not just a slogan, pledges RFK Jr Since joining forces with US presidential candidate Donald Trump in the November 2024 run for the White House, politician, activist and lawyer Robert F Kennedy Jr has maintained a steady stream of ads laying out specifically what he has in mind in the event of another Trump administration. The nephew of assassinated President John F Kennedy (JFK), and also the son of assassinated Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, RFK Jr is, like Trump, a former Democrat. The 70-year-old has riffed off Trump's trademark MAGA (Make American Great Again) cry with his own accompanying slogan - MAHA (Make American Healthy Again). It's not just a slogan, the father-of-six insists. As well as pledging in this ad to "clean up" the public health agencies, RFK Jr elsewhere specifies policies: "I’m ready to implement a bold, win-win plan with President Trump’s administration – a plan that puts family farmers, consumers, and our environment first. Here’s what I envision: Empowering Farmers: We’ll rewrite regulations to give family farmers a fair shot, level the playing field, and encourage sustainable practices that rebuild soil and replenish aquifers. Banning Toxic Chemicals: I’ll work to ban harmful agricultural chemicals already prohibited in other countries, so farmers can grow without poisoning our land, water, and bodies. Fixing USDA Guidelines: We’re going to restore integrity to dietary guidelines by removing conflicts of interest, ensuring Americans have access to natural, unprocessed foods". The words of RFK Jr, whose mother Ethel passed away earlier this month, are music to those alarmed by the chronic illness epidemic and the compromising of the health of their children/grandchildren. What do you think of this straight-talking style of campaign? Make America Healthy Again, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, RFK Jr, MAHA, US chronic disease, US population health, US presidential elections 2024-10-23T14:33:43Z https://addvertising.org/epstein-files-five-administrations-and-we-re-still-in-the-dark. https://youtu.be/FEz_Yoa1QCE https://youtu.be/FEz_Yoa1QCE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FEz_Yoa1QCE/hqdefault.jpg Epstein Files: 'Five Administrations and we're still in the dark' As controversy continues to rage around the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, this campaign by World Without Exploitation calls for the release of ALL the so-called Epstein Files. Though it was launched to influence last week's vote in Congress on the issue, the Public Service Announcement (PSA) stands alone as part of the organisations' mission to end human trafficking and exploitation. Do you find it effective? As reported by the BBC, "US President Donald Trump has signed a bill ordering the justice department to release all its files from its investigation into convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The legislation, which calls for the release of the files "in a searchable and downloadable format" within 30 days, was approved overwhelmingly in both chambers of Congress, the House of Representatives and Senate". A mass of communications data has already come to light. However, concern remains over the announcement, coinciding closely with the Congress vote to release all files, that a fresh investigation - which could affect further releases and/or justify redactions - is now underway. World Without Exploitation Epstein Files PSA 2025 2025-11-24T12:17:49Z https://addvertising.org/ronaldo-s-new-move-for-fifa-18-game. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pjR51wO7vII https://www.youtube.com/embed/pjR51wO7vII https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pjR51wO7vII/hqdefault.jpg Ronaldo's new move for FIFA 18 game It's out! Action-packed spot promoting the sports simulation game FIFA 2018 season, featuring high-profile footie favourites Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Dele Alli, and James Harden. Real Madrid star Ronaldo shows off a new move designed specially for the game. Adam&Eve/DDB, Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA 18 commercial, sports simulation games, EA sports FIFA, digital football games 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/pabst-beer-perks-up-creativity. https://youtu.be/TkypiWZnpGc https://youtu.be/TkypiWZnpGc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TkypiWZnpGc/hqdefault.jpg Pabst beer perks up creativity Whether you're after hard coffee or a soft beer, US brewer Pabst - first established in 1844 - has the answer. As well as its lager offering, it now also proffers something for the java crew, not to mention motley other variations. Whatever floats your boat, the 30-second, jingle-heavy, retro-style ad is a chirpy visual boost. What do you think of it? Glamorising alcohol consumption, or much-needed fun? It was put together by different kinds of creatives including dancers, and that variety comes across. The blue ribbon branding goes all the way back to the end ofthe 19th century, when an actual bue ribbon was tied around the neck of the beer bottle. Pabst Blue Ribbon, US brewer, Grabst a Pabst, beer commercials, amusing ads, 72andSunny Los Angeles 2021-08-17T10:54:40Z https://addvertising.org/burberry-brings-fantasy-to-a-night-time-bus-ride. https://youtu.be/X87MelwU8Ck https://youtu.be/X87MelwU8Ck https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X87MelwU8Ck/hqdefault.jpg Burberry brings fantasy to a night-time bus ride Upscale British clothing brand Burberry gets these passengers off their 'bus and experiencing a whole new form of transport in this reality/fantasy blend, which they describe as "a celebration of the joy and opportunity found in fearlessly embracing the unknown". Launched after more than two years of the Covid situation and its wake, some people may feel they've had enough of the unknown and would like to return to something a bit more reassuringly familiar. What do you think of it? The campaign follows in the airy footsteps of Burberry's early 2021 'Open Spaces' film - https://addvertising.org/burberry-blurs-the-reality-fantasy-boundaries. That one took flight amid Covid restrictions which made it particularly appealing - or perhaps frustrating - to our sense of freedom. Will this one have such an impact? Who cares, you may be thinking, show me the clothes! Burberry Night Creatures, luxury fashion ads, dance in ads, La Horde choreography, Megaforce, Riff Raff Films 2023-02-04T00:22:29Z https://addvertising.org/becks-and-hart-fun-five-minutes-for-your-coffee-break. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cTNlQgA5A6A https://www.youtube.com/embed/cTNlQgA5A6A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cTNlQgA5A6A/hqdefault.jpg Becks and Hart: fun five minutes for your coffee break! David Beckham and Kevin Hart hit the road to pitch Beckham, The Musical, in this mini-movie by clothing retailer H&M. Pretty funny if you're in the mood for some light relief. David Beckham for H&M, Beckham as an actor, Adam & Eve/DDB agency, autumn 2016 H&M clothes, new season menswear 2025-10-08T17:58:50Z https://addvertising.org/joe-ukrainian-boy-impeachment-video. https://youtu.be/RUP3l0tGXcQ https://youtu.be/RUP3l0tGXcQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RUP3l0tGXcQ/hqdefault.jpg JOE: Ukrainian Boy impeachment video Political satire site JOE strikes again by transforming US President Donald Trump, facing an impeachment process on the charges of misuse of power and obstruction of Congress, into US rapper Kanye West for this 1'35" spoof. US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi features as British singer-songwriter Estelle. JOE impeachment, Trump impeachment, political parody, Kanye West, Estelle, Nancy Pelosi, JOE.co.uk 2019-12-30T10:24:06Z https://addvertising.org/freedom-is-a-rubber-city. https://youtu.be/IfeEZv380ts https://youtu.be/IfeEZv380ts https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IfeEZv380ts/hqdefault.jpg Freedom is a rubber city Apple puts a real unreal spring into the step of this AirPods user, bounding and bouncing through the Kiev cityscape to the strains of 'I Learnt Some Jazz Today' by Jamaican producer and songwriter Tessellated. Does the ad make you feel the kind of freedom you're meant to get with wireless AirPods? To some, it may strike a reminiscent chord of Gene Kelly singing and dancing in the rain in the 1951 movie 'An American in Paris'; to others it might be interesting because the effects don't rely on CGI but on actual springboards and trampolines. What do you think of the black and white retro feel being used to promote super-modern tech? Apple AirPods, trampolines, earphones, Kiev, TBWA, Oscar Hudson, Pulse Films 2020-06-29T03:14:04Z https://addvertising.org/oscar-ruiz-navia-s-coca-to-coffee-documentary-for-amazon. https://youtu.be/UBPmg4lLA9E https://youtu.be/UBPmg4lLA9E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UBPmg4lLA9E/hqdefault.jpg Oscar Ruiz Navia's coca to coffee documentary for Amazon Lavazza is a familiar and well regarded coffee brand for many of us, but far fewer will be aware of the work being done by the Lavazza Foundation,which is behind this trailer for a documentary for Amazon Prime now on limited release in Italy, the UK and the USA. It introduces us to Johana, a Colombian woman who lost everything as a result of the five-decade guerrilla/government war that killed more than 260,000 people and displaced millions, and is rebuilding her life through coffee farming. It is directed by renowned Colombian movie-maker Oscar Ruiz Navia, known for Siembra (2015), Los hongos (2014), Solecito (2013), La Sirga (2012) and El vuelco del cangrejo (2009). Johana's story is one of hope and rebirth as she forms part of a nationwide transition from coca cultivation - the traditional crop has also been the basis of cocaine production and the illegal drug trade - to coffee plantations. The Lavazza Foundation reports that its sustainable development program is raising the socio-economic conditions of over one hundred families, helping them revive their coffee plantations. Johana is joined on her journey in this 'Coffee Defenders' documentary by experienced reporter Alexandra Roca. The foundation aims to involve the coffee community and enthusiasts on sustainable issues linked to coffee - an agricultural product particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Do you like this story-telling approach, and/or admire the principles behind it? Lavazza coffee, Colombia, coca to coffee, coffee sustainability, Alexandra Roca documentary, Colombian coffee farmers, Amazon Prime documentaries, Oscar Ruiz Navia, We Are Social Milan, Ochurus! 2020-06-18T09:29:09Z https://addvertising.org/how-you-can-take-action-on-climate-change-and-save-money. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ItpotxmU8Q https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ItpotxmU8Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0ItpotxmU8Q/hqdefault.jpg How you can take action on climate change AND save money! According to Britain's OVO Energy company, uSwitch Energy Supplier of the Year for 2015, 2016, 2017. Is this the nudge you need or just another ad? Uncommon agency, OVO Energy, disruption adland, Nils Leonard, UK energy bills 2019-03-23T22:30:11Z https://addvertising.org/shades-of-blades-of-glory. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nSZtxXNjmLA https://www.youtube.com/embed/nSZtxXNjmLA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nSZtxXNjmLA/hqdefault.jpg Shades of Blades of Glory Saw a billboard ad for Rekorderlig cider cocktails on the Glasgow Subway - had no idea the Swedes do cider... Swedish cider, Sweden, ice-skating, cider cocktails, Rekorderlig ice skaters 2021-07-30T06:42:28Z https://addvertising.org/doors-of-india-close-against-covid-19. https://youtu.be/agkiawuNgEI https://youtu.be/agkiawuNgEI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/agkiawuNgEI/hqdefault.jpg 'Doors of India' close against COVID-19 With a population of 1.35 billion, India was swift to impose travel restrictions and close down economic and farming activities in response to the global spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. In a country with such dense and moving populations, the lockdown message to stay at home proved hard to implement fully. Tata Steel, part of the nation's multinational Tata Group, created this colourful 'concert' of closing doors accompanied by images of the variety of entrance-ways to be found in India, to help get the message across. What do you think of it? Tata Steel, India, COVID 19 coronavirus India, lockdown India, Wunderman Thompson South Asia 2020-04-22T08:38:09Z https://addvertising.org/wallace-and-gromit-trapped-in-sofa-drama. https://youtu.be/7AyuDFridPo https://youtu.be/7AyuDFridPo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7AyuDFridPo/hqdefault.jpg Wallace and Gromit trapped in sofa drama Sofa group DFS features much-loved comic characters Wallace & Gromit getting caught up in a household calamity as whacky inventor Wallace cobbles together a couch that doesn't stay functional for very long... Watch the whole minute-long ad to find out how they rescue themselves from a furniture meltdown thanks to the services of DFS. The point is that you don't need to put up with a grotty sofa no matter how satisfying it may be to have made it yourself. What do you think of the ad? Does it prompt you to treat you and yours to a new sofa and just get a bit more comfy in these uncomfortable times? DFS Sofa Calamity, Wallace & Gromit in ads, funny ads, animation, krow agency, Aardman 2021-01-05T09:43:58Z https://addvertising.org/time-travel-tesco-goes-back-to-the-future-to-deliver-christmas. https://youtu.be/ocIEskQuKOA https://youtu.be/ocIEskQuKOA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ocIEskQuKOA/hqdefault.jpg Time-travel Tesco goes back to the future to deliver Christmas Fans of the movie 'Back to the Future' will get a kick out British supermarket Tesco's festive ad, which features a hard-pressed delivery man with van getting a serious time-travel boost to ensure some historic Christmas food deliveries arrive on time. The chain is celebrating its 100th anniversary, which makes the past/future reference relevant, but it is also very much in line with the general mood of nostalgia in this year's ads as the UK faces more Brexit uncertainty in 2020. What do you think of it? Tesco 100 years, Christmas 2019, British supermarkets, Christmas groceries, food deliveries, best Christmas ads, BBH London 2020-10-16T15:56:26Z https://addvertising.org/a-smile-is-like-one-of-your-five-a-day-carl-downer. https://youtu.be/ilWKRalAktQ https://youtu.be/ilWKRalAktQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ilWKRalAktQ/hqdefault.jpg Tube announcer Carl Downer Far from a 'downer', this very special London Tube announcer makes it his job to bring a little sunshine into the daily lives of travellers on the often crowded Underground. Skincare producer Nivea features Carl Downer's personal philosophy to illustrate the slogan Share the Care, expanding its message from skin products to social care. Check it out - guaranteed to improve your outlook, Monday or any day, don't you think? Is it an approach you like from Nivea? Are you already a fan? Nivea Share the Care, Carl Downer, tube announcer, everyday kindness, Cheil UK 2024-08-28T11:16:57Z https://addvertising.org/canon-launches-truthmark-to-tackle-fake-news-photos. https://youtu.be/x2Cmc08kksg https://youtu.be/x2Cmc08kksg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x2Cmc08kksg/hqdefault.jpg Canon launches Truthmark to tackle fake news photos The camera never lies - well, it never used to. With increasingly sophisticated technology now as readily available to the unscrupulous as to the rigorous, a photo isn't always what it appears to be. Even the experienced can be fooled by the manipulation of photos - what you see isn't always the 'truth' - and putting words into the mouths of world leaders is now technologically achievable. Optical and imaging products multinational Canon has come up with Truthmark, a system which aims 'to reduce misuse of photos worldwide and lead to a fair usage of photos going forward, always ensuring the truth behind the image'. In this campaign, World Press Photo-winning photographers Ivor Prickett and Johnny Haglund, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Daniel Etter lay out why they see this initiative as important. How does Truthmark work? Canon explains it is built around 'a global database where photographers and photojournalists can upload their photos along with the real story behind the image. The photographers can mark their image with Truthmark using a tool that gives it unique digital fingerprint. The images are the copyright of the photographer and once the images are uploaded to the database they are encrypted, along with the story behind the image. Journalists and members of the public who want to check the authenticity of images can perform a free image search on the platform to discover the origin of the image and the context in which it was taken'. This is not the first initiative to tackle the issue of photo manipulation: Google Reverse Search, TinEye and Fake Image Detector (for Android) are some examples. While it may remain true that a picture's worth a thousand words, artificial intelligence (AI) and other manipulation radically changes the equation since the message conjured by an image can now be rewritten altogether.... Canon Nordic, Canon Truthmark, photojournalism, artifical intelligence AI, fake news photos, photo manipulation, press photos, Truthmark photo ID, Uncle Grey Copenhagen 2020-08-05T09:11:23Z https://addvertising.org/enigma-app-captures-ufo-uap-data. https://youtu.be/eVRx0HCdlq8 https://youtu.be/eVRx0HCdlq8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eVRx0HCdlq8/hqdefault.jpg Enigma app captures UFO, UAP data They used to be known as 'Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), and reported sightings have long laid the viewers open to ridicule. Recently, the persistent speculation over what these apparently inexplicable glimpses really consist of has gained fresh traction in debating terms, and the Enigma mobile app aims to become "the trusted destination for sightings of Unidentified Anomalous [/ Aerial] Phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs. Enigma is the frictionless way to share your story, watch fascinating sightings, and get real-time alerts near you". Does this commercial do a good job of creating a sense of community around various people undergoing what used to be an isolating experience? Is this how crowd-science should look? Enigma says the platform will reduce stigma around spotting UAPs and that it is already sparking public interest and being used by pilots and scientists in the field. Its aim of "collecting testimony and metadata from multiple independent users in order to study an object’s speed and flight pattern" may not ring true or appeal to everyone, especially those concerned about misuse of data in the age of no privacy. And for the many questioning the rampant development of artificial intelligence (AI), the fact that Enigma has its own AI and deep learning models on the case may not entirely allay alarm. A genuinely helpful taboo-buster, or just more data-gathering by unseen agents under the guise of 'inclusivity'? Enigma Come Search With Us, Enigma UAP sightings app, UFO mobile app, AI and deep learning app, artificial intelligence,director Eliza McNitt. 20/20 agency 2023-08-21T15:18:09Z https://addvertising.org/the-sound-of-home. https://www.youtube.com/embed/305ryPvU6A8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/305ryPvU6A8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/305ryPvU6A8/hqdefault.jpg The Sound of Home How do you wind down from a long day? American technology company, Apple promotes their Apple Pod with singer-songwriter FKA twigs getting lost in her music after coming home from a long and dreary day at work. Apple, HomePod, Dacncing, Spike Jonze, FKA twig 2019-03-13T22:25:30Z https://addvertising.org/where-is-my-mind-asks-and-answers-apple-with-airpods-pro. https://youtu.be/fVW8-px4Ufw https://youtu.be/fVW8-px4Ufw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fVW8-px4Ufw/hqdefault.jpg 'Where is my mind?' asks and answers Apple with AirPods Pro Tech giant Apple is promising twice as much noise protection with its AirPods Pro 2nd generation. With the Active Noise Cancellation switched on, we see a young woman listening to music, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the city around her. Appealing? Unrealistic? The soundtrack is cover of Pixies classic 'Where is My Mind', by Zimbabwean-born Australian singer-songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza. Apple Quiet the Noise, Apple commercials, AirPods Pro 2nd generation, noise cancellation, Megaforce, TBWA\Media Arts Lab 2024-03-01T00:30:33Z https://addvertising.org/creative-polish-ad-for-ketchup. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ZKnWxGC4NE https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ZKnWxGC4NE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3ZKnWxGC4NE/hqdefault.jpg Creative Polish ad for ketchup, quite like it....funny, imaginative...seen this guy on polish poster majonez, ketchup, firma Roleski. kreatywna reklama 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/do-you-ever-ignore-or-resent-parking-spots-for-the-disabled. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_PeB8Hg72u8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/_PeB8Hg72u8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_PeB8Hg72u8/hqdefault.jpg Do you ever ignore or resent parking spots for the disabled? Check out how Access Israel used a psychological approach to tackle the issue. Leo Burnett Israel, Access Israel, ???? ???? ?????, disabled parking, people not symbols parking for disabled 2018-06-16T18:22:21Z https://addvertising.org/cringe-making-christmas-ad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/90eHfLIkfgA https://www.youtube.com/embed/90eHfLIkfgA https://i.ytimg.com/vi/90eHfLIkfgA/hqdefault.jpg Cringe-making Christmas ad! Parents out there won't be the only ones relating to and cringeing at this one from online gift platform Notonthehighstreet - the things kids say/do.... Mother agency, Notonthehighstreet Christmas ad 2017, mum's Christmas gift made with sanitary towels, amusing Christmas ads, kids gifts for mothers 2022-05-22T12:46:19Z https://addvertising.org/rbc-all-inclusive-apple-offer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHg3UNVx-E&feature=youtu.be www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHg3UNVx-E&feature=youtu.be https://i.ytimg.com/vi/watch?v=1GHg3UNVx-E&feature=youtu.be/hqdefault.jpg RBC all-inclusive Apple offer Young man checks his bank account, hears his sweet little dog barking, discovers to his horror that it has wrecked his sofa. Dog 2018-06-13T21:53:33Z https://addvertising.org/london-s-luxury-at-street-level-dolce-gabbana. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/001/165/medium/D_G_Xmas_2019_pic.jpg?1575551681 London's luxury at street level: Dolce & Gabbana 2019-12-05T13:14:41Z https://addvertising.org/stromae-s-state-funeral-for-a-sex-worker. https://youtu.be/M7Z2tgJo8Hg https://youtu.be/M7Z2tgJo8Hg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M7Z2tgJo8Hg/hqdefault.jpg Stromae's 'state funeral' for a sex worker Belgian singer-songwriter Paul Van Haver - better known as Stromae - sets out to re-position society's attitudes to sex workers with this nearly four-minute-long music video. It depicts an imagined state funeral for a missing sex worker in a fictional country, with Stromae taking the chorus role of the 'son of a whore' while also depicting a pimp, a client, and a policeman through the lyrics of the verses. The singer's tone and lyrics in expressing raw reality with understanding will remind many of us of the legendary Belgian singer-songwriter, Jacques Brel (1929-1978), author of music commentary such as 'Le Port d'Amsterdam'. The visuals of the staged 'funeral', with an over-arching monumental structure, precision marching and a tribute flyover, are heavily resonant of military displays. The Stromae video, shot in the capital of Belgium, Brussels, with a cast of hundreds and directed by Henry Scholfield, had garnered more than 15.5 million views on YouTube at time of writing. The track itself, 'Fils de joie', is part of Stromae's new album 'Multitude'. The apparent hat the singer wears in the video is in fact a hair-do created using his own hair. What effect does the video have on you? Is it high time to change society's perceptions of prostitution and sex work or will it always remain a taboo topic because of the complexity of this kind of exploitation? Stromae Fils de joie, Stromae music video, taboo topics in advertising, singer songwriter Paul Van Haver, director Henry Scholfield, sex workers, female prostitution, HAMLET production company 2022-04-04T07:35:10Z https://addvertising.org/artificial-intelligence-remastering-memories-for-canadians. https://youtu.be/qQo9VTWkvBM https://youtu.be/qQo9VTWkvBM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qQo9VTWkvBM/hqdefault.jpg Artificial intelligence 'Remastering Memories' for Canadians Veterans’ letters from World War I, World War II, and conflicts in Korea and Afghanistan are re-deployed in this campaign for the True Patriot Love Foundation, a Toronto-based national charity dedicated to supporting Canadian military members, veterans and their families. The campaign shows how artificial intelligence (AI) is used to interpret the written words from soldiers' letters as imagery. The idea is to bring home part of the real experience of military operations abroad to those who do not appreciate the importance of Remembrance Week, which marks the sacrifices made by those serving in the armed forces. Some will find it a powerful evocation and fitting tribute to raise awareness of what military service involves. There may be those who cavil at this initiative in a year when Canada was in the international headlines for a conflict inside its own borders as the peaceful Freedom Convoy / Convoi de la liberté of truckers made a stand against Covid-19 shot mandates. Others may deplore the sucking away of power of the imagination by turning words into what could be romanticised imagery. What are your thoughts? True Patriot Love Foundation, AI words to art, artificial intelligence, war, Remembrance Week Canada, Canadian military, Wunderman Thomson 2022-12-02T10:23:38Z https://addvertising.org/new-aston-martin-vantage-ad-shows-high-intensity-dominance-battle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AMv7Xe13EQ4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AMv7Xe13EQ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AMv7Xe13EQ4/hqdefault.jpg New Aston Martin Vantage ad shows high-intensity dominance battle Renowned London-based photographer Rankin directed this 1'18" ad, titled "Beautiful won't be tamed", for the global launch of luxury marque Aston Martin's new Vantage. He says it's about showing the car as a "symbol of primal beauty". Do you think he's nailed it? Stars models Bluebell Wooi and Oliver Geraghty. Photographer Rankin, Aston Martin Vantage ad 2017, luxury auto commercials, Bluebell Wooi, Olivier Geraghty 2018-06-02T14:35:58Z https://addvertising.org/momo-does-paris-with-miu-miu. https://youtu.be/aJ6nueuKvzI https://youtu.be/aJ6nueuKvzI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aJ6nueuKvzI/hqdefault.jpg Momo does Paris with Miu Miu K-pop star Momo puts her dancing skills to one side for the moment to fulfil her role as ambassador for Italian clothes and accessories brand Miu Miu in this intriguingly lensed ad by the Prada subsidiary. The 26-year-old singer, rapper, and dancer is one of the three Japanese members of South Korean girl group Twice, which debuted in 2015, and has been releasing hit after hit with songs like 'Cheer Up', 'Dance The Night Away', and 'More & More'. And with close on 12 million followers, Momo is the most followed Japanese personality on Instagram. Miu Miu, which generates annual revenue of around $166 million, has a track record of teaming up with K-pop sensations. What do you think of the ad? Miu Miu and Momo, luxury fashion ads, Prada commercials, Kersti Jan Werda 2023-10-09T09:29:54Z https://addvertising.org/bollywood-star-shah-rukh-khan-teams-with-ai-to-boost-india-s-small-businesses. https://youtu.be/5WECsbqAQSk https://youtu.be/5WECsbqAQSk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5WECsbqAQSk/hqdefault.jpg Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan teams with AI to boost India's small businesses Popular Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan lends his many faces to help his country's small businesses recover from COVID-19 setbacks in this campaign by snacks giant Mondelez. Using artificial intelligence (AI), local companies and sole traders were enabled to put Shah Rukh Khan's face on their own personalised ads, steering people close by to their shops and services. The campaign was launched to coincide with Diwali, the Hindu holiday known as the Festival of Lights. What do you think of the approach, enabling small business owners to access the kind of visibility and engagement that's normally only available to larger outfits? Does the use of AI concern you at all? Cadbury's Not Just a Cadbury Ad India, Cadbury India, Shah Rukh Khan commercial, rephrase.ai, Ogilvy INdia, Shah Rukh Khan and artificial intelligence, India small businesses, Shah Rukh Khan personalized ads, Diwali 2021, Mondelez India, Wavemaker 2021-10-27T12:52:46Z https://addvertising.org/an-authoritarian-regime-is-about-to-unravel. https://youtu.be/MilyCJRKX80 https://youtu.be/MilyCJRKX80 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MilyCJRKX80/hqdefault.jpg 'An authoritarian regime is about to unravel' Whether your reaction is 'I wish' or 'not gonna happen', this trailer is sparking some buzz. US TV network HBO outlines 'The Regime' as a six-episode limited series, from 'Succession' duo Will Tracy and Frank Rich and 'The Queen' director Stephen Frears - both huge hits - which "tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel". Nothing like a bit of political satire on the box to take our minds off - or perhaps to draw attention to - governance unravelling around us in real time, right? Fans of Kate Winslet are already salivating at the prospect of the British actress scooping awards for this lead role, with Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts as her confidant, Brits Hugh Grant and Andrea Riseborough, and US actress Martha Plimpton ramping up the star wattage. What effect does the trailer have on you - does it make you want to watch the series on on-demand video-streaming service Max (HBO Max), or have you seen enough? 'The Regime' HBO series on Max, Kate Winslet The Regime, The Regime trailer, political satire, HBO Max 2024-02-22T16:32:16Z https://addvertising.org/couture-a-clothesline-and-the-catwalk-of-life-from-balenciaga. https://youtu.be/H5zSHFBjohE https://youtu.be/H5zSHFBjohE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H5zSHFBjohE/hqdefault.jpg Couture, a clothesline and the catwalk of life from Balenciaga Moving us seamlessly from one scene and season to another through static rooms with shifting views, luxury fashion house Balenciaga engages us as both spectators and participants in this 2'36" footage showcasing its Spring 2022 collection. Director Yilmaz Sen once again surprises, startles and seduces with his ability to capture models apparently just 'hanging out' in everyday life yet expressing the extraordinary, suggesting the sublime. "I am a Copenhagen based visual artist / designer and I seek to explore new boundaries in visual expression," says his website - how do you think he succeeds in this campaign for the Spanish-founded fashion house now based in Paris, France? The photographic scenes are set to the sound of Beethoven's 'Für Elise', a bagatelle only discovered decades after the maestro's death and still shrouded in mystique in terms of the unknown 'Elise'. Balenciaga itself, founded in 1917 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain, upholds its own mystique: now part of the Kering group, it retains its place way up in the luxury rankings by blending desirability with uncompromising exclusivity. What do you think of the Spring 22 photographic presentation? Balenciaga Spring 2022, luxury fashion, Yilmaz Sen, fashion commercials, fashion photography, Spring 22 collections 2022-02-07T09:20:09Z https://addvertising.org/a-good-night-s-sleep. https://www.youtube.com/embed/THhAwMCaMnk https://www.youtube.com/embed/THhAwMCaMnk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/THhAwMCaMnk/hqdefault.jpg A good night's sleep... ...is the stuff of dreams for many of us these days. Hot milk, meditation, correct room temperature, calming pre-bed routines, warm baths - insomnia sufferers will be familiar with the tips. In this whimsical spot, sleep aid Nytol shows us the way to The Land of Nod, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! Nytol, insomnia, gentle sleep aids, Lucky Generals 2024-08-28T11:15:37Z https://addvertising.org/tech-in-a-can-japan-s-196-with-a-twist-of-british-humour. https://youtu.be/giDkoZZCtQ4 https://youtu.be/giDkoZZCtQ4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/giDkoZZCtQ4/hqdefault.jpg Tech in a can: Japan's -196 with a twist of British humour Here's one to shake up the taste-buds. See what you make of this 30-second ad promoting -196, an alcoholic beverage owned by Japanese holding company Suntory, which set it up in its home country in 2005 and launched it in Great Britain earlier this year. The brand takes its name from Suntory’s proprietary 'freeze crush infusion technology' where the drink is made by freezing the whole fruit using liquid nitrogen at –196°C. The frozen zest, pulp and juice are then crushed into powder and infused with vodka, resulting in a refreshing drink. As explained by the brand: "The -196 “Method in the Minus” campaign takes inspiration from the drink’s complex formulation and the Japanese art of cutting edge, if quirky, solutions to any problem - from bullet trains and robot concierge to usb-powered heated slippers and using liquid nitrogen to freeze lemons at minus 196 degrees". There's a twist or British humour to add the final touch. Successful blend of cultures for a blended drink? –196 Method in the Minus, Suntory beverages, spirits commercials, Japanese alcohol sector, Droga5 London 2025-05-29T12:05:26Z https://addvertising.org/prince-harry-picks-up-the-pace-for-sustainable-travel. https://youtu.be/V_sUwhZhTTY https://youtu.be/V_sUwhZhTTY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V_sUwhZhTTY/hqdefault.jpg Prince Harry picks up the pace for sustainable travel But then gets stopped in his tracks! The younger son of Britain´s King Charles displays fitness, comic timing and understandable ease in front of a camera in this promotion for his sustainable tourism initiative, Travalyst. In the five-minute film, Prince Harry, aka the Duke of Sussex, runs into Aotearoa New Zealand Trip Raters while out for a solitary jog. The exasperating experience gives him food for thought, he acknowledges when finally released. Travalyst was launched in 2019 with the support of Harry's charitable foundation, Sussex Royal, and this ad was released in 2022 as Covid measures eased, facilitating a restricted return to travel. Travalyst presents itself as: "Led by The Duke of Sussex in partnership with Booking.com, Expedia Group, Google, Skyscanner, Trip.com Group, Tripadvisor, and Visa, Travalyst is a non-profit organisation working to identify – and help bring about – the systemic changes needed in order for sustainable travel to be taken out of the niche, and into the mainstream." The prince, son of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and brother to the current Prince of Wales and first in line to the throne, William, says that travel has an "unparalleled power" to open minds to appreciation of what our world has to offer. However, says the 38-year-old father of two, it is "critical to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices worldwide" when it comes to tourism, so as to balance growth with the needs of the environment and local communities. Prince Harry's children with his wife Megan Markle - three-year-old Archie and 15-month-old Lilibet - recently acquired the title of prince / princess following the death of their long-serving great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. What do you think of the Travalyst Ad? Do you like the way it features Prince Harry, allowing him to exercise his skills and interests in this way for causes he feels strongly about? Prince Harry Travalyst ad, royals in ads, Duke of Sussex eco travel, sustainable tourism, Sussex Royal foundation, Prince Harry commercial 2022-09-21T10:07:44Z https://addvertising.org/goes-r-accurate-weather-forecasts-at-last. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WjQ6Ued5giY https://www.youtube.com/embed/WjQ6Ued5giY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WjQ6Ued5giY/hqdefault.jpg GOES-R: Accurate weather forecasts at last? 360-degree ad for Lockheed Martin's newest 'eye in the sky' bit of kit, billed to revolutionise weather predictions. The giant US aerospace, defense and advanced technologies company's 4-minute insight into the launch of the rocket is strangely mesmerising. Lockheed Martin's GOES-R GOES-16 satellite, US eye in the sky technology, space technology, weather satellites, space race 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/richard-gere-gets-behind-real-spain-campaign. https://youtu.be/KNXSjb9FZKM https://youtu.be/KNXSjb9FZKM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KNXSjb9FZKM/hqdefault.jpg Richard Gere gets behind 'Real Spain' campaign As 12 Catalan politicians go on trial in Spain for their role in Catalonia's 2017 bid for independence, the Spanish government has launched a 'This is the Real Spain' campaign to counter any negative accusations or impressions the court proceedings and ensuing press coverage may stir up. The politicians, who face charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds, were jailed after Catalonia defied a judicial ban to carry out a referendum and unilaterally declared the north-west region's independence in late 2017. Catalan trial, Spanish politics, Catalonia independence, Richard Gere, political ads, This is the Real Spain, Espa 2019-02-13T07:35:59Z https://addvertising.org/hyundai-s-robotaxi-takes-its-driving-test. https://youtu.be/WHLVt5s30i0 https://youtu.be/WHLVt5s30i0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WHLVt5s30i0/hqdefault.jpg Hyundai's robotaxi takes its driving test How do you feel about the advent of driverless / autonomous cars? They've been in development for a while, of course, and equally of course, opinion is divided: at one extreme, people can't wait to get their hands on one, and at the other, fear of mayhem reigns. Most of us sit in the large middle ground. There are already stories such as people instructing their driverless vehicles to drive endlessly round town centres while they themselves are off shopping instead of being a driver having to find and pay for parking. This footage shows a social experiment by automaker Hyundai, putting an actual car, rather than its driver, through a driving test. The robotaxi navigates its way through an official driving evaluation, autonomously performing maneuvers under the watchful scrutiny of Kandice Jones, a certified driving examiner with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) who, in her career as an examiner, failed almost 90% of the students.
Starting on grade, shifting, keeping in lane, left turn, right turn, overtaking, speed control, reaction time, focus and attention, emergency brake, parallel parking - these are few of the test the driverless vehicle had to face. "The IONIQ 5 robotaxi is equipped with Hyundai's advanced tech, featuring over 30 sensors, including cameras, radars, and lidar, for robust 360-degree perception and ultra-long range detection," explains the firm. "Each robotaxi is developed in partnership with Motional, an autonomous technology company providing advanced machine learning systems alongside decades of real-world trained data." The heart-warming story of how it can help those with less mobility is naturally a compelling argument. How do you feel about this campaign - is it a realistic forerunner of how autonomous vehicles can benefit society, or does it give you the shivers thinking how many aspects can go wrong/be abused? Hyundai IONIQ5 robotaxi, Hyundai robotaxi takes driving test, autonomous vehicles, driverless cars, first car to take driving test. Jung von Matt 2024-04-02T09:49:22Z https://addvertising.org/big-issue-world-first-with-qr-code-resellable-magazine. https://addvertising.orghttps://d28xgxsfvqli2d.cloudfront.net/adverts/images/000/000/952/medium/Big_Issue_image.png?1554454902 Big Issue: world first with QR code resellable magazine 2019-04-05T06:03:43Z https://addvertising.org/what-is-johnny-depp-looking-for. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8kCfwKX8Mk0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/8kCfwKX8Mk0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8kCfwKX8Mk0/hqdefault.jpg What is Johnny Depp looking for? A touch more vanilla absolute, apparently... The Hollywood star goes digging and comes away satisfied - thanks to Dior Sauvage - in this 30-second mystery. Director Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Johnny Depp ads, Johnny Depp Dior Sauvage, Hollywood actors in commercials, men's fragrances 2019-03-22T17:04:11Z https://addvertising.org/most-viewed-ad-of-2018-alexa-loses-her-voice. https://youtu.be/J6-8DQALGt4 https://youtu.be/J6-8DQALGt4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J6-8DQALGt4/hqdefault.jpg Most viewed ad of 2018: Alexa loses her voice Pithy and fun responses from Gordon Ramsay, Cardi B, Rebel Wilson and Anthony Hopkins made this Super Bowl ad an instant classic: Amazon's voice assistant Alexa 'lost her voice' and had to be replaced by celebrities who, well, just didn't have a clue how to answer the kind of demands routinely made on Alexa. Here's a re-run in case you missed it or are over Christmas and looking back over 2018! Alexa loses voice, funny ads, classic ads, Amazon, artificial intelligence, unconscious bias 2019-01-25T08:03:48Z https://addvertising.org/that-s-what-it-means-to-fight-like-a-girl. https://youtu.be/GZkWrbBlw7k https://youtu.be/GZkWrbBlw7k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GZkWrbBlw7k/hqdefault.jpg 'That's what it means to Fight Like A Girl' There's a new kid on the block ripping up the rule book. Los Angeles-based handheld video provider Quibi brings short - less than 10 minutes - original video content to mobiles. Its launch advertising has focused on its conciseness: Quibi (pronounced Kwee Bee) is itself short for 'quick bites'. It has also made bit to turn 'quibi' into a measure of time (under 10 minutes) as in this 'Bank Heist' spot from earlier in 2020: https://youtu.be/N76DzOYxNyo. In the trailer above, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champs Sasha Banks, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss, Sonya Deville, Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch and Natalya promote Quibi's upcoming reality series 'Fight LIke a Girl', which sees each of them paired off with a woman experiencing difficulty in life. The mobile-centric streaming app, which offers an ad-free version for a premium price, went live in April 2020 with thousands of quick bites of entertainment and dozens of original series like this. As it landed in the middle of the COVID-19 coronavirus 'lockdowns' which saw swathes of the global population confined to their own homes, there was comment that it had made the perfect launch - just when people were looking for more entertainment while restricted in their real-life social interactions. However, it's un unexpected outcome for founders Jeffrey Katzenburg, a US film producer and former chairman of Walt Disney Studios, and Silicon Valley executive/philanthropist Meg Whitman, as they'd envisaged Quibi as entertainment for people on the go. Quibi, mobile video content, short videos app, original series on mobile, Meg Whitman, Jeffrey Katzenburg, BBH Los Angeles 2021-04-21T04:15:56Z https://addvertising.org/robo-dino-brings-jurassic-park-closer-to-home. https://youtu.be/2lm3bzTr_sY https://youtu.be/2lm3bzTr_sY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2lm3bzTr_sY/hqdefault.jpg Robo-Dino brings 'Jurassic Park' closer to home It's billed as a "mobile interactive dinosaur that revolutionizes cultural tourism experiences" but is already appealing to the inner child of many outside holiday parks and other potential centres. "Combining the multi-modal bipedal robot TRON 1 with hyper-realistic dinosaur skin, it instantly transforms your venue into a hotspot—introduce the ultimate “walking attention-grabber” today!" urges manufacturer LimX Dynamics. Or just get one for the 'kids' at home.... Some viewers are saying they no longer care about the humanoid robots the Chinese company is developing for general purpose - they just want to ride a robot dinosaur now. 'Jurassic Park' theme parks inspired by the 1993 movie already exist: they feature lifelike figures powered by computer-generated imagery (CGI), hydraulics, electric actuators, and moving platforms to create realistic movements and immersive experiences for visitors. This campaign is much more down-to-earth, presenting dinosaurs almost as pets/companions. LimX Dynamics says it is "committed to disruptive technology in Embodied AI, with the mission to unlock the generalization of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in real world. We focus on three core technologies: hardware design and manufacturing, RL-based motion control, and multi-agent operating system for physical AI". What do you think of the ad? LimX Dynamics Robo-Dino, A Robot-Powered "Real Dinosaur" Is Roaming the Streets, robotics, robot dinosaur, theme parks 2025-12-01T09:44:59Z https://addvertising.org/what-s-it-like-turning-18-in-2018. https://youtu.be/flTaBFjRoG0 https://youtu.be/flTaBFjRoG0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/flTaBFjRoG0/hqdefault.jpg What's it like turning 18 in 2018? Collusion clothing by British online fashion retailer ASOS asks the question and answers it with this mini-documentary style 5'55" coming-of-age campaign featuring 100 young people. Inclusivity, discrimination, different outlooks and a big dose of fun all stream into the inside information building a picture of what it means to become a young adult into today's Britain. Asos Collusion, turning 18 in 2018, Generation Z, British clothing, young adults, Uncommon agency 2019-11-03T21:32:34Z https://addvertising.org/what-is-this-an-ad-for. https://youtu.be/dyjJomQt7Kk https://youtu.be/dyjJomQt7Kk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dyjJomQt7Kk/hqdefault.jpg What is this an ad for? The answer might surprise - and amuse - you. Worth watching just for the adventure escapism, enjoying a couple of minutes of vicarious solitude and drinking in glorious ice-laden landscapes. Cut Golf, Landrover, adventure travel, penguins, Nigel and Co, funny ads 2019-02-26T06:26:54Z https://addvertising.org/first-refugee-unicef-goodwill-ambassador-muzoon-almellehan. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YP9lGn8xpNg?list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rTdDLLuFuoP16TFPVcHR0KN https://www.youtube.com/embed/YP9lGn8xpNg?list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rTdDLLuFuoP16TFPVcHR0KN https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YP9lGn8xpNg?list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rTdDLLuFuoP16TFPVcHR0KN/hqdefault.jpg First refugee UNICEF goodwill ambassador Muzoon Almellehan Muzoon has just been named UNICEF's first good will ambassador who is a refugee. In this 3-minute campaign for the Education Cannot Wait drive, she urges conflict- and crisis-hit children not to lose faith in the power of education. education cannot wait, UNICEF goodwill ambassador Muzoon Almellehan, Syrian refugees, 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/what-do-real-cowboys-wear. https://youtu.be/C6vDS0vKxlg https://youtu.be/C6vDS0vKxlg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C6vDS0vKxlg/hqdefault.jpg What do real cowboys wear? Maybe the first answer to spring to mind is not Ralph Lauren, but the toney US clothing company makes a strong case for its appeal to working cowboys in this 1'10" ad for their denim range. "Built on timeless traditions," says the brand, "our #PoloRalphLauren collection features styles made to last with an array of classic denim, traditional workwear, and patterned shirting." Founded in 1967 by a 28-year-old Ralph Lauren who started by selling his ties, the brand has built its image largely along clean-cut, preppy and sporty lines. Apparently Wranglers and Levis are still the top-selling brands for working cowboys, but perhaps there's a new niche to be moved into as Microsoft founder and multibillionaire Bill Gates continues his farmland spending spree: the world's second-richest man has reportedly bought up 270,000 acres in the USA and is now the largest private owner of farmland there. Having held the title of world's richest man from 1995 to 2010, and from 2013 to 2017, Gates now speaks of 'giving away' his $122.4-billion fortune - to his own foundation. Critics of Gates' financing of global media and other activities question why he is acquiring such a grip on his country's farmland and what's behind his assiduous championing of fake foods such as lab-grown meat replacements. Gates reportedly spends little on his wardrobe, but his image traditionally aligns with Ralph Lauren concepts - he's most often seen wearing jeans or chinos and a button-down shirt with a slung V-neck sweater. Another point he has in common with the fashion designer is that both have been awarded the title Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) - Lauren in 2019 for his services to the fashion industry, and Gates in 2004 "for his contribution to enterprise, employment, education and the voluntary sector in the UK, and for his efforts to reduce poverty in the developing world, including parts of the British Commonwealth". The honour is bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of her governments, and although a KBE is the second-highest ranking in the Order, recipients may only use the title Sir/Dame if they are citizens of a country where the queen is head of state. But back to the well-dressed cowboy and Ralph Lauren's use of stunning scenery in this campaign - what do you think? Ralph Lauren denim, Ralph Lauren cowboy ad, outdoor apparel, Bill Gates farmland, USA farmland, US fashion, denim jeans 2022-07-29T11:00:39Z https://addvertising.org/chris-packham-gives-voice-to-keep-the-ban-fox-hunting-protest. https://youtu.be/hhIO7_joC3Y https://youtu.be/hhIO7_joC3Y https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hhIO7_joC3Y/hqdefault.jpg Chris Packham gives voice to 'Keep the Ban' fox-hunting protest The image of people in scarlet coats on horses, following a pack of hounds across lush countryside in pursuit of a fox is one that many of us are familiar with. Those in favour and those against the practice - traditionally a hobby for the well-heeled - both argue their points with conviction. Fox-hunting was banned in the UK in 2004, but 'trail-hunting' continued: this method lays an artificial fox scent for the hounds to pick up and follow; however, the Keep the Ban movement says in this campaign that hounds trained to follow a fox trail will inevitably pick up real fox scents, leading to the killing of wild foxes, and that the trail-hunting method is therefore nothing more than a smokescreen for old-fashioned fox-hunting and damage to the countryside. Leaks from the official Hunting Office supporting this view have prompted the National Trust to ban all hunting on its lands, and Keep the Ban aims to persuade all landowners to follow suit. What do you think of the animated film, narrated by renowned environmental campaigner and TV presenter Chris Packham? Is it an effective tool for education and change? Packham says of hunts on the Keep the Ban site: "They shoot their hounds, they whip their hounds, they punch their horses. They kill people’s pets, damage their property, break the law and rip our diminishing wildlife to pieces for fun. This shocking animation shows the true nature of wildlife persecution and how those responsible have been able to get away it for so long. Well not anymore. It’s time for decision makers to make a stand. It’s time for the Ministry of Defence [which allocates hunting licences] and other complicit organisations to wake up to the ‘trail hunt lies’ and ban the hunts for good. Please take action and sign the petition to end this madness." Keep the Ban, A Trail of Lies, Ben Sinclair anti-fox hunting film, environmental activism, animation in environmental campaigns, Chris 2022-01-07T12:56:09Z https://addvertising.org/cats-the-movie-a-tail-gone-wrong. https://youtu.be/U_O8DN1CY_E https://youtu.be/U_O8DN1CY_E https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U_O8DN1CY_E/hqdefault.jpg 'Cats' the movie - a tail gone wrong? Andrew Lloyd Webber's perenially popular musical 'Cats' s coming to our cinema screens and the trailer has already stirred up some hissy-fits: despite a star-studded human cast including Taylor Swift, Judi Dench, Idris Elba and Jennifer Hudson, many of those who've seen the trailer - which is "trending for all the wrong reasons" - have been horrified by the hybrid nature of the creatures it features. Are they human? Are they cats? Has tech taken us too far? Perhaps what Lloyd Webber understands better than most is that there's an important role for our imagination in life, even in a tech-driven world. Hashtag fake musicals, anyone? Cats the movie, Taylor Swift, CGI movies, musicals on screen, singing dancing cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber 2019-07-19T07:41:32Z https://addvertising.org/when-the-going-gets-tough-the-himalayans-get-going. https://youtu.be/Jihp3vDpc_w https://youtu.be/Jihp3vDpc_w https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jihp3vDpc_w/hqdefault.jpg When the going gets tough.... The Himalayans get going For the villagers of Maneybhanjang, Land Rover, Maneybhanjang, #LandRover70Years, Spark 44, driving in the Himalayas 2018-08-15T07:44:59Z https://addvertising.org/finding-the-right-uni-lever-for-climate-change. https://youtu.be/IdH9vZEDmuY https://youtu.be/IdH9vZEDmuY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IdH9vZEDmuY/hqdefault.jpg Finding the right (Uni)lever for climate change? From ice-cream to shampoo, Anglo-Dutch multi-national Unilever sits on our supermarket shelves in the shape of a staggering variety of everyday consumer products. In June 2020, it announced a €1-billion fund for green projects and pledged a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023. Non-profit environmental organisation Greenpeace immediately dubbed it "an empty PR exercise" in a statement which also said: "In 2010, Unilever committed to end deforestation for commodities by 2020. It failed and has now kicked the can even further down the road to 2023. Unilever’s business model is based on environmental destruction." What do you think of this Unilever campaign supporting its announcements? Can't be easy to change your entire supply chain, it will take time, that seems reasonable? Yes, Unilever is a top offender in terms of plastic waste and so on, but it does consistently make efforts to reduce its environmental impact? Or do you think a slick campaign and nice ideas won't alter the hard business reality? The initiative coincided with increasing calls for a green recovery after the COVID-19 coronavirus situation affected economies worldwide. Unilever, climate change, zero waste, environmental destruction, consumer goods, plastic waste, Greenpeace, Paris Agreement, multinationals and climate change 2020-06-16T08:31:14Z https://addvertising.org/give-a-little-love-says-john-lewis. https://youtu.be/Juv2c0xgGno https://youtu.be/Juv2c0xgGno https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Juv2c0xgGno/hqdefault.jpg Give a little love, says John Lewis One of the most eagerly awaited Christmas ads has landed - with a thud or like a feather? Department store John Lewis, which includes supermarket chain Waitrose, chose to deliver a whimsical 'Give a little love' message composed of part reality part animation at the end of a year disrupted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. This year, says the company, "we're celebrating kindness, whether large or small, showing how each and every act of love has a positive impact on the world around us, as we pass them on to others [..... ]we're hoping to raise £4m for our charities plus £1m for local charities. FareShare, helps those facing food poverty, and Home-Start, which works with parents who need support ❤️. The charities will use these donations to provide food, comfort, emotional support and advice to families who need support this Christmas." What do you think? More kindness is always a good thing to push, no matter what the circumstances or the kind of year we've had? Good upbeat message especially for kids about real community? We wouldn't need charities if the welfare state worked properly - this kind of thing is a slushy cover-up for a deteriorating social contract that has brought unnecessary suffering to millions? Or, gosh, stop over-thinking, it's just a Christmas ad? The John Lewis group posted losses of £653 million for the first half of 2020 and announced a £1 (one) billion recovery plan in late 2020, as well as bringing forward its aim of becoming net zero carbon to 2035. John Lewis Christmas 2020, Give a Little Love, Celeste, Christmas ads, animation, claymation, adam&eveDDB 2021-11-12T02:04:28Z https://addvertising.org/spain-s-national-lottery-makes-a-wish-come-true-in-christmas-2023-ad. https://youtu.be/-psmr7NvlHE https://youtu.be/-psmr7NvlHE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-psmr7NvlHE/hqdefault.jpg Spain's National Lottery makes a wish come true in Christmas 2023 ad Though it may not be the wish most of us would be imagining at this point, it's one we can probably all relate to. See what you think as the 3'30" father-daughter story unfolds. A young woman is feeling under too much pressure to get all the festive arrangements sorted out, including the all-important purchase of a 'décimo´ - the traditional share of a Christmas Lottery coupon - for her father. Families, villages, company departments and all kinds of associations pitch in to buy part of a shared coupon, and the juicy winnings have made the Spanish Lotería Nacional Christmas event famous as 'El Gordo' - the Fat One. The total pot for this year is estimated at over 2.5 billion euros, with a first prize jackpot round 750 million. People keep a close eye and ear out for radio and TV sounds across the nation on December 22nd as pupils of the San Ildefonso school (formerly for orphans) sing out the winning numbers. You'll notice this reference towards the end of this particular campaign. El Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad es una tradición que cada año nos acerca y nos mantiene unidos. Esa es nuestra verdadera suerte. Loteria Nacional anuncio 2023, El Gordo anuncio 2023, Christmas ads 2023, Spanish National Lottery ad, Contrapunto BBDO 2023-11-22T09:17:18Z https://addvertising.org/hit-or-miss-joke-from-life-insurance. https://youtu.be/YvYGO4o334I https://youtu.be/YvYGO4o334I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YvYGO4o334I/hqdefault.jpg Hit or miss joke from life insurance? Well, this one certainly sparks mixed reactions, ranging from disgusted outrage to delight. The insurance industry, traditionally associated with stodgy forms and advertising, continues to surprise with the range of its modern marketing. Has it gone a step too far with this campaign by US digital life insurance company Ladder? Founded in 2015, Ladder serves up a slapstick black-humoured conceit around family members trying to do away with the male policy-holder. What do you think of it? Great fun, excellent vibe, a breath of fresh air, best insurance ad ever? Or inappropriate, irresponsible and totally not funny to see knives and other sharp objects being fired at a human being in a domestic family environment? Ladder has gone for the humorous approach with slogans like 'Life insurance so good they'll want you dead / You'll wish you didn't have it', completing the effect with a 'serious' reminder that murder nullifies the policy. Some viewers suggest there are questions to be asked around the gender of the victim - as there would be if it were a woman - in terms of its offensiveness. Your thoughts are invited. Ladder life insurance, insurance ads, knives sharp weapons in ads, controversial ads, Casey Storm, Fred & Farid 2021-11-04T09:44:38Z https://addvertising.org/keanu-reeves-on-how-to-build-a-website. https://youtu.be/ALsdXAGBE-Q https://youtu.be/ALsdXAGBE-Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ALsdXAGBE-Q/hqdefault.jpg Keanu Reeves on how to build a website What?? Yes, really. The Canadian actor, producer, director and musician displays yet another facet of his talents in this ad, which manages to advertise Saas and web-building company Squarespace, Keanu's own company - you'll see - and, well, Keanu himself. And just 'cos we just saw this, the name Keanu apparently means "cool breeze over the mountains". Squarespace Keanu, Keanu Reeves commercials, Arch Motorcycle ad, actors in ads, Hollywood stars in commercials 2021-09-14T08:20:17Z https://addvertising.org/bill-nye-unveils-the-science-behind-canned-g-t. https://youtu.be/sJTTHadrpo4 https://youtu.be/sJTTHadrpo4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sJTTHadrpo4/hqdefault.jpg Bill Nye unveils the science behind canned G&T Bombay Sapphire gin - vapour-infused with botanicals - has released new ready-to-drink gin and tonic in a can - and it's enlisted popular TV presenter Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' himself to promote it. What do you think of the gently humorous approach as two versions of Nye are blended to make the point that: “Bombay Sapphire has taken care of the science. You just enjoy the magic.”? Some viewers have been appalled by the sound quality, especially for a spot featuring a media personality and educator. Others are put off by the notion of gin and tonic in a can. Or the idea of advertising alcohol consumption with a 'scientific' image. And environmentalists - not to mention bartenders - may not relish the encouragement to cut out the mixologist while pushing up the packaging output. Or you may just be thinking, oh wow, I love G&T / Bill Nye, I deffo have to get some cans of that good stuff? Bombay Sapphire, Bill Nye the Science Guy commercials, canned gin and tonic, G&T in a can 2021-04-16T09:07:15Z https://addvertising.org/unilever-texts-help-women-in-india. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GnvuxR-_ms0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/GnvuxR-_ms0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GnvuxR-_ms0/hqdefault.jpg Unilever texts help women in India Sunlight and Nextdrop collaborate in this drive to inform women in India when water is available via an SMS, enabling them to work and do other things instead of wait every day for unpredictable water supplies. Globally, women and children spend an estimated 200 million hours a day looking for water (UN figures). This year, Unilever (Dove is one of its brands) vowed to stamp out stereotypes of women in its advertising. Unilever CSR, giving Indian women their time back, SMS water information, brand purpose, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/fun-banking-ad-vraiment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ork6JE7DEFw https://www.youtube.com/embed/ork6JE7DEFw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ork6JE7DEFw/hqdefault.jpg Fun banking ad - vraiment! Banking services that make you laugh in the right way - French banque Boursorama makes its point about being above average with a witty 30-second ad. Nobody recommended average in anything, is the message, so if someone's recommended Boursorama to you, that's because their financial and legal services are way above average - la banque qu'on a envie de recommander. Key words for non-French speakers: moyen = average, personne = nobody. The note Mr Handsome gets at the beginning says "I've had better, see you very soon!" Enjoy! Buzzman agency Paris, Boursorama banque, reclame de banque drole, la banque qu'on a envie de recommander 2022-05-19T04:37:10Z https://addvertising.org/rodeo-reindeer-bucks-tradition-in-austrian-bank-ad. https://youtu.be/3KbZsSO-AZU https://youtu.be/3KbZsSO-AZU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3KbZsSO-AZU/hqdefault.jpg Rodeo reindeer bucks tradition in Austrian bank ad Austrian savings bank Erste likes to mix things up when it comes to their Christmas commercials, and 2023 is no exception. This year's ad sees a call for us all to believe in ourselves, illustrated by an animated reindeer who's kicked sand in the heels of his traditional festive duties to go and be a bucking bronco. The twist on tradition - or even anti-tradition - trend is strong in this year's seasonal commercials, which are also generally a lot more light-hearted than during/after the height of the Covid scenario. And it's not just in this way that Erste is in step with the Zeitgeist - it's also taken AI on board this year, becoming the first Austrian financial services firm to launch an "AI solution focused on providing financial knowledge in a playful and easy-to-understand way". The Bank says it offers a highly developed, text-based chatbot that uses natural language to supply answers reflecting the bank’s over 200 years of financial knowledge, which AI technology from OpenAI and ChatGPT makes easy for users to access. The 'Financial Health Prototype' AI answers finance-related questions around the clock on Erste's website. "Founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank, Erste Group went public in 1997 with a strategy to expand its retail business into Central and Eastern Europe", says the website. "Since then Erste Group has grown to become one of the largest financial services providers in the Eastern part of the EU in terms of clients and total assets." What do you think of the Rudolph ad? Erste Group Bank Christmas 2023, Christmas ads 2023, savings bank ad, OpenAI banking, financial health, Jung von Matt DONAU 2023-11-23T10:39:18Z https://addvertising.org/ai-artificial-intelligence-hits-the-runway. https://youtu.be/fnDO6RKLTpk https://youtu.be/fnDO6RKLTpk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fnDO6RKLTpk/hqdefault.jpg AI: Artificial intelligence hits the runway In rogue form. Fashion is one of the major industries grappling with the galloping developments of artificial intelligence (AI). We've seen robotic dogs on the catwalk (https://addvertising.org/robotics-get-that-dog-off-the-catwalk.) and now Berlin-based genertive AI animation / commercial creators The Dor Brothers have produced this 1'30" fashion show using Runway's Gen-3 video generation. Take a look and see what you think. Spectacular? Joyous? A bit disturbing? Viewers of this kind of content can be confused about what's real and what's AI-generated. It remains to be seen how that plays out in our social interactions and human understanding. Meanwhile, enjoy the special effects.... Rogue Runway Genesis, AI video, artificial intelligence catwalk effects, generative AI, AI and fashion, the Dor Brothers 2024-08-28T11:04:21Z https://addvertising.org/roadside-rescue-made-fun. https://youtu.be/KN5TqebpL6Q https://youtu.be/KN5TqebpL6Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KN5TqebpL6Q/hqdefault.jpg Roadside rescue made fun Most of us have been affected by breakdowns in a vehicle, from amusing anecdotes to serious dramas, so this glimpse into who the 'mechanical medics' are will probably strike a chord about who's being called out in those situations. Who hasn't been appalled or awestruck by roadside rescues? This parody is for Green Flag, a British roadside assistance and vehicle recovery provider which is part of the broader Direct Line Group, originally set up as the first car-specific insurance outtfit back in 1985. Does the humour of the competitive pastiche work for you? Green Flag says it aims to "hero the high standards Green Flag maintains and the quality of its service, showing why not every garage makes it onto our network. Those who are successful have demonstrated they have a highly skilled network of engineers and a sustainable fleet to support the customers we have, and those we are excited to join us in the future, and it really is the case that only the best get the Green Flag.” Doess the Olympic-style track and hurdle event back that assertion with a fun yet reassuring approach to the quality of your driving insurance? Green Flag garages, UK road rescue network, only the best get the green flag ad campaign, car insurance, UK road safety, car breakdowns, vehicle recovery, Engine agency 2022-05-13T09:01:30Z https://addvertising.org/always-like-never-before-heralds-wimbledon-tennis-championship. https://youtu.be/JSTuCPEeK8Q https://youtu.be/JSTuCPEeK8Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JSTuCPEeK8Q/hqdefault.jpg 'Always Like Never Before' heralds Wimbledon tennis championship It's one of the major events of the British summer, with images of strawberries and cream and some iconic names making their way into even the most indifferent consciousnesses. For tennis fans, it is a legend that renews every year: the Wimbledon grass court championships, which take place in the capital city London. The 2023 edition sees seven-times men's singles champion Novak Djokovic - accorded astonishingly scant attention in this campaign, note fans - looking to equal the eight Wimbledon wins of fellow icon Roger Federer, now retired. British darling, Scotland's Andy Murray, has been beset by injury but enters the lists again in 2023, acknowledging that he'd like to face Djokovic in the tournament. What do you think of this official campaign, which brings together past, present and future in a series of 'posters' served up at lightning speed? Hip-hop composer and DJ Hudson Mohawke provides a soundtrack designed to appeal to today's new tennis audiences with enduring qualities reflected in terms like ‘fearless’, ‘strong’, ‘stand my ground’ and ‘holding on’ in the vocals as future champions take to the courts. Does the ad strike a good note for you, matching the timeless draw of Wimbledon with contemporary boldness? Wimbledon 'Always Like Never Before', tennis ads, Wimbledon 2023 commercials, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, tennis icons, grass court tennis, McCann London 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/fun-food-and-family. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRHR6b9X9u0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRHR6b9X9u0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nRHR6b9X9u0/hqdefault.jpg Fun food and family A 30-second ad that actually does give a good sense of a family gathering for tea-time. Real families not actors, apparently. McCain crispy french fries, Adam&EveDDB, what to give the kids for dinner, importance of family eating together 2021-07-30T08:56:57Z https://addvertising.org/egypt-highlights-world-cup-football-fever-with-hair-cut-special. https://youtu.be/lqcUOgFSU00 https://youtu.be/lqcUOgFSU00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lqcUOgFSU00/hqdefault.jpg Egypt highlights World Cup football fever with hair-cut special Egyptian men's hair care company Clear takes a humorous, human and very visual approach to its Russia2018-related ad featuring a celebratory spoof of footballers' hair-cuts. You may be interested to know that in the last Egyptian elections, so many people wrote the name of Egypt's star national player Mo Salah on ballot papers that he would have come second if he'd been an official candidate. What do you think of the ad? Russia World Cup 2018, Egypt haircut ad, FP7/CAI, footballers' haircuts, Clear, Unilever Egypt, amusing ads, football ads 2018-06-15T08:31:21Z https://addvertising.org/amnesty-international-highlights-sexual-consent-in-new-approach. https://youtu.be/m7AeTKOfA8g https://youtu.be/m7AeTKOfA8g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m7AeTKOfA8g/hqdefault.jpg Amnesty International highlights sexual consent in new approach Part of Amnesty International's #TakeAction series, a film about Fatta, a Swedish activism group set up to change the role of consent in rape laws in Nordic countries: "Sex without consent is rape", it says. What do you think of the campaign? Is it the place of a human rights organisation to promote specific causes, groups, and laws in this way? Consent within sexual situations continues to cause confusion. This film on the subject garnered praise for its simplicity and spot-on definitions: https://addvertising.org/sexual-consent-and-tea. Amnesty International take action, Fatta,sexual consent, rape in Nordics, consent in sexual relations, O&M 2019-07-30T13:28:08Z https://addvertising.org/these-boots-were-made-for. https://youtu.be/xpqqKRlqZfU https://youtu.be/xpqqKRlqZfU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xpqqKRlqZfU/hqdefault.jpg These boots were made for... ...a lot less than they sold for, that's for sure. Take a look at this 30-second ad for Texan retailer Payless ShoeSource and let us know what you think of the approach. An indictment of our fast-fashion, brand-obsessed society, excellent iconoclasm, or just another bite out of your trust in advertising? Payless Experiment, over-priced shoes, Palessi, cheap footwear, agency DCX Growth Accelerator, fast fashion, marketing stunts, Payless ShoeSource 2018-12-10T09:06:53Z https://addvertising.org/air-travel-emirates-displays-its-anti-covid-19-measures. https://youtu.be/oKxfL6t93c8 https://youtu.be/oKxfL6t93c8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oKxfL6t93c8/hqdefault.jpg Air travel: Emirates displays its anti-COVID-19 measures As Mother Nature enjoyed a respite from our ceaseless travels as a result of measures imposed during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, we began to hear more in April 2020 about how the airlines were faring. Virgin Australia slumped into administration but was due to be back in the skies by May, with 10% stakeholder Sir Richard Branson reportedly game to put up $200-250 million to achieve this. The billionaire had drawn flak for asking the UK government for a £500 million loan to help out Virgin Atlantic - the Treasury rejected it. At the budget end of the airline industry where business means a consistently full passenger load, Ryanair's head Michael O'Leary dismissed onboard social distancing proposals as daft: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/22/ryanair-boss-says-airline-wont-fly-with-idiotic-social-distancing-rules. In the above ad, Emirates Airline brings a different perspective with visual reassurance on protective clothing, testing before boarding, temperature scans at airports, and other measures which many people thought would have been immediate, common sense measures for all airlines and airports. As one Londoner working in food retail - i.e. a very busy person serving the public all day - said, "How are we supposed to take measures on the ground seriously when we can see from our smartphones that the skies are still crowded with 'planes full of thousands of people sharing the same air in a confined space? It's a joke." Do you find the Emirates spot reassuring? Or are you thinking that if this is the future of air travel, it's not worth it? Feel free to comment on this independent site. Earlier in the month, Emirates had put out an ad that reassured in a very different way by focusing on our emotions and predicting a time when we'll look back on COVID-19. You can view that one here: https://youtu.be/IRoAQ3dmOUw Emirates Airline, air travel and covid, Ryanair, airport health measures, airport temperature scans, Virgin Group, Richard Branson, Michael O'Leary 2024-08-28T11:20:51Z https://addvertising.org/dance-fashion-photography-art-who-s-the-boss. https://youtu.be/cHwfCMEFRjE https://youtu.be/cHwfCMEFRjE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cHwfCMEFRjE/hqdefault.jpg Dance, fashion, photography, art - who's the BOSS? French director Fabien Baron pops out a really fresh kind of campaign for upscale German fashion house Hugo Boss, with models contemplating themselves coming to life in a surrealistic art gallery setting. What do you think of it? Oh please, just show me the clothes? Or are you loving the funky fashion fusion? BOSS fall winter 2019, Boss Curated, fashion photography, Fabien Baron 2019-08-09T13:43:54Z https://addvertising.org/paypal-s-new-money-singapore-style. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jTYIuWWHBwk https://www.youtube.com/embed/jTYIuWWHBwk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jTYIuWWHBwk/hqdefault.jpg PayPal's New Money, Singapore-style Singaporean writer, singer, and a mother-of-two Aarika Lee plans a surprise gift for her rapper husband with the help of online payment system PayPal. She explains as she goes along why she's using PayPal, and we get to see the reaction from her hubby when he unwraps the gift. PayPal has been promoting New Money globally throughout 2016, including taking out its first commercials during America's Super Bowl. Bank notes, coins and checks are dubbed 'old money' in today's globalised world, where people can 'buy and sell securely and confidently no matter where in the world they are', says PayPal. And for those of us who want to get a jump on the festive season, PayPal has now introduced Siri functionality, enabling PayPal users on iPhones and iPads running iOS 10 to send and request money via a voice command, e.g. Aarika Lee Singapore, new money is everything you love, shopping with PayPal New Money, susan bennett voice of siri, 2018-06-02T14:35:56Z https://addvertising.org/waterloo-nostalgia-trip. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bPIaG644jsI https://www.youtube.com/embed/bPIaG644jsI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bPIaG644jsI/hqdefault.jpg Waterloo nostalgia trip Here's one for commuters affected by the improvements programme at Waterloo Station, London, in August 2017. TfL Waterloo works august 2017, footage of rush hour at Waterloo 1970s, old film of Waterloo Station, rush hour at London stations in 1970s, how London commuting used to be 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/whimsical-train-commute. https://youtu.be/etY58cftHqc https://youtu.be/etY58cftHqc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/etY58cftHqc/hqdefault.jpg Whimsical train commute The UK's CrossCountry trains operator takes us on a cheery getaway trip with this 30-second escape from routine entitled 'A Break from the Norm'. Do you agree that it feels as though you've been away for far more than half a minute after watching it? CrossCountry, part of Europe's Arriva Group passenger transport network, radiates out from Birmingham New Street station. As described by Wikipedia, it operates intercity and other long-distance passenger trains across Great Britain, but does not serve Greater London. And, "It operates the UK's longest direct rail passenger service, from Aberdeen in the north-east of Scotland to Penzance in western Cornwall, which has a journey time of 13 hours and 15 minutes". Back to the ad, which skilfully captures a snapshot many commuters will feel affinity with. Who hasn't snapped to from a micro-nap on a crowded train with the imprint of a distant scene fast fading from the momentarily disoriented mind? CrossCountry trains A Break From The Norm, escape the commute, Arriva Group passenger transport, director Jesper Ericstam, train travel in Britain, whimsical ads, train commute UK, McCann Erickson 2024-10-01T08:52:40Z https://addvertising.org/greenpeace-hails-global-ocean-treaty-as-triumph. https://youtu.be/I4SZ1z0yvkc https://youtu.be/I4SZ1z0yvkc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I4SZ1z0yvkc/hqdefault.jpg Greenpeace hails Global Ocean Treaty as triumph Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Greenpeace is calling the new Global Ocean Treaty - signed in early March at the United Nations - 'the biggest conservation victory ever'. The international organisation, renowned for its spectacular stunts and muscular activism, points to the 5,540,513 people from around the world behind the movement to protects our oceans and the billions of people who depend on them. It also reminds us that the first Greenpeace briefing on this topic was written way back in 2005. As explained by the environmental NGO, the new Global Ocean Treaty "opens the door to the creation of a network of sanctuaries across the globe, areas where fragile ecosystems and marine life can recover and thrive, by keeping the 30×30 target – protecting 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 – alive. Without a Treaty, there is no legal route to protecting large areas of international waters in ocean sanctuaries". While the Treaty has yet to be ratified, this video celebrates the landmark development with glimpses of some of Greenpeace's people-powered campaigns. What do you think? Nice footage, but let's see whether world leaders actually follow through; or, finally, a genuine break-through with some legal teeth to it? Greenpeace Global Ocean Treaty, marine conservation, UN ocean protection, oceans, environment 2023-03-10T09:51:01Z https://addvertising.org/shellmet-japan-s-headgear-from-scallop-shells. https://youtu.be/LkUOmIuFM_c https://youtu.be/LkUOmIuFM_c https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LkUOmIuFM_c/hqdefault.jpg Shellmet: Japan's headgear from scallop shells What do you think of this informative campaign, which shows how discarded scallop shells are being broken down to create protective helmets for humans? The visually appealing Shellmet helmets were developed to make use of the enormous amounts of wasted shells from Japan's favourite shellfish. The upcycling process involves mixing the broken-down shell pellets with recycled plastic, thus reducing the amount of new plastic being used and contributing to what the company hopes will be not just a local but a global solution. It's due to be trialled in spring 2023 among hundreds of Japanese fishermen in Sarufutsu Village, whose mayor says: "First, we plan to use them for fishermen and as disaster prevention equipment. Sarufutsu Village will continue to seek ways to realize a sustainable society, not limited to the use of Sarufutsu scallops.". While not by any means the only emerging 'eco-plastic', the branded 'Shellstic' composite meets current cost, sustainability and quality requirements. How does the ad and the eco-plastics movement overall strike you? A step in the right direction, or simply a new way of making us feeling better about over-consumption? Or do you simply want to get your hands on one of the shapely items, which come in five appealing colours including pastel pink? Shellmet, Shellstic, ecoplastics, Japanese culture, environment solutions, Japan shellfish, scallops, upcycling Japan, reducing new plastics, TBWA\HAKUHODO 2023-01-04T10:50:30Z https://addvertising.org/harley-hooch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8PhF-jAMn5k https://www.youtube.com/embed/8PhF-jAMn5k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8PhF-jAMn5k/hqdefault.jpg Harley Hooch! Gin and engine parts, anyone? Harley Davidson bikers and gin lovers alike may find something to love or hate about this promotion for The Archaeologist, a tribute gin out of Germany. Soundtrack 'Woman (Tears of Gold)' by The Picturebooks. Serviceplan agency Germany, Ehinger Kraftrad gin ad 2017, gin made with bike parts, woman tears of gold by The Picturebooks 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/wang-yibo-taylor-russell-drew-starkey-head-to-the-mountains-in-search-of. https://youtu.be/E_OIYb8Zz6g https://youtu.be/E_OIYb8Zz6g https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E_OIYb8Zz6g/hqdefault.jpg Wang Yibo, Taylor Russell, Drew Starkey head to the mountains in search of..... Who knows? What they find - and wear - are fleeting glimpses of the LOEWE Spring-Summer 2025 collection. The footage, shot in the Collsacabra mountains of Catalonia, Spain, is redolent of myths and legends and unseen longings as the Spanish luxury house - founded in Madrid in 1846 - turns in another evocative campaign. What impact does it have on you? Are you rushing to secure those elusive garments half-sighted through the mountain mists, are you just enjoying the ambience, or are you fully stocked already on the LOEWE front? LOEWE Spring Summer 2025, Wang Yibu LOEWE, Taylor Russell LOEWE, Drew Starkey LOEWE, luxury fashion, David Sims, Jonathan Anderson 2025-02-11T08:19:49Z https://addvertising.org/electric-cars-better-for-everyone. https://youtu.be/IMQr4mi2yqY https://youtu.be/IMQr4mi2yqY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IMQr4mi2yqY/hqdefault.jpg Electric cars - better for everyone? Volkswagen presents its new all-electric ID.4 SUV in a mesmerising 1'30" spin through the history of the wheel. Car manufacturers across the globe are in the race to come up with the 'best' electric cars and electric batteries as part of the perceived fight to roll back climate change. Though it's fairly generally agreed that over a lifetime, such vehicles produce less carbon emissions than a petrol or diesel-propelled automobiles, there are less visible concerns about the environmental impact of producing them. While 'clean, green and sustainable' credentials are made reassuringly visible to the first world countries where sales are highest, the other side of the coin is that the raw materials needed to manufacture electric cars and batteries are mostly produced in developing countries - as explained in this United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD) report: https://unctad.org/news/developing-countries-pay-environmental-cost-electric-car-batteries . On the plus side, eco-friendly and other drivers will be relieved to hear that new fast-charge batteries on coming in the next few years, making it easy to 'fill up' almost as quickly as with a petrol or diesel vehicle, and reducing 'range anxiety' as the upcoming batteries make it possible to travel much longer distances without running out of puff. Meantime, what do you think of the VW ad? Nice change from the usual car ad? Or would you actually like to know about the vehicle's tech tools and voice technology? Volkswagen ID.4 SUV, VW electric cars, electric car batteries, climate change, carbon emissions, auto manufacture, Johaness Leonardo 2021-07-09T21:34:33Z https://addvertising.org/the-rippling-effect-on-running-a-global-business. https://youtu.be/_JLIQ-aDZxg https://youtu.be/_JLIQ-aDZxg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_JLIQ-aDZxg/hqdefault.jpg The Rippling effect on running a global business "The message is simple," says the brand behind this graphic novel-style campaign. "Rippling makes it easy to run a global business". Managing multiple systems is chaotic. 'Tell me about it!' a harassed parent might say. But in this case, we're talking about workplace systems, i.e. keeping an eye on hard screens rather than soft tissue. Management software company Rippling aims to deliver 'One Place' from which to run your HR, IT, and Finance operations for your entire global workforce. Visual puns/cliches bring the popular image of different countries to life while a voiceover adds to the fast-paced enjoyment of effective action in multiple environments. Does the ad do a good job of making huge scale seem accessible and less daunting? Are you just enjoying the virtuosity and simple fun of it? Rippling 'One Place', HR IT Finance management software, RIPPLING global management software, Arts & Sciences 2023-05-31T12:52:23Z https://addvertising.org/adopt-a-jaguar-adopt-a-better-future. https://youtu.be/NZBjtoncU-s https://youtu.be/NZBjtoncU-s https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NZBjtoncU-s/hqdefault.jpg Adopt a jaguar, adopt a better future Environmental group WWF has an urgent Christmas 2019 message for us all to adopt a better future, which it illustrates with the devastation caused by deforestation and wildfires in an impactful stop-motion animation. Would the young people in your life prefer a gift of a jaguar adoption to more tech gadgets or clothes? World Wildlife Fund, WWF, environment, rainforests, climate change, environmental activism, wildlife, deforestation, wildfires, stop-motion animation, Uncommon Creative Studio 2024-08-28T11:19:54Z https://addvertising.org/women-the-wind-three-women-one-catamaran-an-ocean-of-plastic-pollution. https://youtu.be/4qM7TChwwsE https://youtu.be/4qM7TChwwsE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4qM7TChwwsE/hqdefault.jpg 'Women & the Wind': Three women, one catamaran, an ocean of plastic pollution This two-minute trailer gives us a glimpse into a an epic sailing adventure by three women - figurative artist Alizé Jireh, solo sailor Kiana Weltzien, and ocean conservationist Laerke Heilmann. Filmed by Jireh through gale-force winds, seasickness, vulnerability and intense connection, the footage provides an intimate portrayal of Woman and Nature. The three crew - who have all had other careers before forming the Women & Wind Foundation to support women-led, high-risk adventure projects with environmental purpose - set sail aboard the Mara Noka, a 50-year-old wooden catamaran, for the 2,255 nautical mile journey. As they explain, their undertaking was motivated by Kiana’s first North Atlantic crossing in 2019, where she witnessed a plastic-littered ocean. They re-created the voyage in 2022 to follow plastic pollution on its ride to Europe via the Gulf Stream. "Throughout the entirety of the voyage, larger floating debris including fishing nets, buckets, bottles, plastic bags, and nylon ropes were constant companions." Calms and tempests during the 30-day crossing reflected their own inner workings, says the organisation, "and an entire moon’s cycle on the ocean brought their femininity to the forefront. They experienced their fragility and their strengths with an intensity that is unmatched, transforming this film into an intimate portrayal of Woman and Nature". The totally independent film is being self-released on December 25, 2025, and the Foundation behind it is re-investing 50% of all profits "to support other women-led, environmentally-focused, high-risk adventure projects". What impact does the trailer have on you? 'Women & the Wind' documentary, plastic pollution, ocean plastics, women-led environmental projects, women high-risk adventure projects, Alizé Jireh, Kiana Weltzien, Laerke Heilmann 2025-12-09T13:17:19Z https://addvertising.org/india-s-gen-z-lgbtqia-community-redefine-dating. https://youtu.be/ICpQ1PtX_0A https://youtu.be/ICpQ1PtX_0A https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ICpQ1PtX_0A/hqdefault.jpg India's Gen Z, LGBTQIA+ community redefine dating 'In Our Own Way' is the specially written soundtrack for this upbeat yet romantic 1'30" spot for popular dating app Tinder in India, performed by Indian-American rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer Raja Kumari. Tinder is the highest grossing non-gaming app in the world, with 6.6 billion subscribers, and this ad, reflecting some of the many ways there are of dating these days, is based on real member stories. “The pandemic has significantly diminished opportunities of chance encounters and interactions from our lives especially for our young members," says the company. "But human connection endures, unconstrained from rules of physical distance and barriers (both social and physical) and we continue to be inspired by our community. Our members have creatively co-created and figured out new rules of meeting, hanging out and falling in love." Both the specially written song and the LGBTQIA+ representation have met a warm reception. What do you think? These may be Gen Z stories, but those special moments of connection and the ingenuity we can all tap into if we really feel that urge belong to all of us. How about you? Tinder India, Indian young people, India LGBTQIA+, dating in India, Raja Kumari, Gen Z India, BBH India 2020-12-03T13:13:06Z https://addvertising.org/hugh-jackman-wakes-up-on-wrong-side-of-bed. https://youtu.be/dIdNOzVIPCI https://youtu.be/dIdNOzVIPCI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dIdNOzVIPCI/hqdefault.jpg Hugh Jackman wakes up on wrong side of bed ....in this ad for his Laughing Man coffee company, which originated when the actor visited Ethiopia. There, he met a young man called Dukale whose optimism and story inspired Jackman to found a company that would plough 100% of its profits back into the coffee industry at source, enabling growers to improve their own opportunities and choices. At the consumer end, Jackman has deployed his famous 'rivalry' with fellow actor Ryan Reynolds to promote the product, and it's Reynolds who voices this tongue-in-cheek one-minute campaign showing Jackman in a very grouchy mood that contrasts with the name of his do-good coffee brand. What do you think? Hey, forget the coffeee, anything involving Ryan Reynolds / Hugh Jackman / both of them perks up my day? Good on them doing something useful with their celebrity status and bringing us a bit of much-needed humour at the same time? Laughing Man, Hugh Jackman, Nice Morning ad, fair trade coffee, celebrity business generosity, Ryan Reynolds commercial, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman ads, funny ads, 2020-10-11T09:47:34Z https://addvertising.org/balmain-channel-4-join-forces-for-new-kind-of-fashion-statement. https://youtu.be/Eg9ZlTN40JE https://youtu.be/Eg9ZlTN40JE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eg9ZlTN40JE/hqdefault.jpg Balmain, Channel 4 join forces for new kind of fashion statement Well, for those of us who use the commercial breaks while watching TV / other content devices to use the bathroom or refresh our cuppa/glass, this new venture could pose a bit of a problem. Luxury French fashion house Balmain, founded in 1945, partners with British broadcaster Channel 4 in a dramatic mini-series comprising five eight-minute episodes. Why? To entertain us, obvs, and to showcase the Balmain Autumn/Winter 2021 collection. The mini-series features US singer-songwriter (and Cher's god-daughter) Jesse Jo Stark in the leading role. What do you think? Wow, can't wait to see that, for Stark and/or the fashion? Oh no, wrong kind of fashion drama altogether for a luxury house? Or is a branded series of no interest to you because you like your drama-watching to be based around the story not the clothes or any other product? Balmain Channel 4, Balmain 'Fracture' Channel 4, luxury fashion, Balmain Autumn/Winter 2021 collection, branded mini-series, Jesse Jo Stark 2021-08-25T09:02:53Z https://addvertising.org/amelia-dimoldenberg-what-does-the-average-person-do-13-times-a-day. https://youtu.be/P4E7g_VBUKE https://youtu.be/P4E7g_VBUKE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P4E7g_VBUKE/hqdefault.jpg Amelia Dimoldenberg: “What does the average person do 13 times a day?” British journalist, comedian, and cultural commentator Amelia Dimoldenberg takes her mic into the streets of the UK to test the public's general alertness levels with some quickfire questions including “What does the average person do 13 times a day?” and “Can fish blink?”. The unexpected exchanges are on behalf of energy drink manufacturer Lucozade, which has brought out a new high caffeine, low-calorie energy drink called Lucozade Alert that's fortified with Vitamin B3 and designed to supply positive energy and "that feeling you have when you’re ready to take on whatever’s ahead," says the soft drinks brand. What do you think of the campaign? Lucozade Look Alert, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Lucozade ads, energy drink commercial, adam&eveDDB 2024-08-28T11:22:19Z https://addvertising.org/kaiser-chiefs-play-second-fiddle-to-british-cuppa. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gb3mFGkKzn4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gb3mFGkKzn4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gb3mFGkKzn4/hqdefault.jpg Kaiser Chiefs play second fiddle to British cuppa English indie rock band the Kaiser Chiefs feature in Yorkshire Tea's deadpan new campaign about how to do things 'proper'. Lucky Generals, everything's done proper, yorkshire tea 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/blue-meadows-ocean-conservation-trust-explains-seagrass. https://youtu.be/ZCFmtjxXlBQ https://youtu.be/ZCFmtjxXlBQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZCFmtjxXlBQ/hqdefault.jpg Blue Meadows: Ocean Conservation Trust explains seagrass As many of us are digging out our cozzies and looking forward to a summer break at the seaside, here's a glimpse into the deeper aspects of our oceans and how we interact with them. We'll let the Ocean Trust, which is behind this campaign, explain the importance of seagrass in our world,and their Blue Meadows regeneration project: "Seagrass is one of the most valuable and biodiverse habitats on the planet and is one of the few habitats that provide multiple benefits to the environment. Seagrass meadows allow biodiversity to flourish. A single hectare can support 80,000 fish and 100 million small invertebrates. The underwater meadows are also a home for rare and endangered species, like seahorses and stalked jellyfish, allowing them to shelter and thrive. Blue Meadows is a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration at scale. The goal is to protect the seagrass we already have, and over the longer-term restore the seagrass we have lost. From our protection and restoration sites to community outreach we are currently working in multiple areas across the Southwest of the UK. We are constantly looking to expand and find new locations where seagrass needs our help, especially as we develop techniques to restore seagrass at scale". Ocean Conservation Trust Seagrass, Blue Meadows, seagrass, ocean conservation, marine life, fish conservation, environment 2025-05-05T07:23:25Z https://addvertising.org/john-lewis-parody-ad-stars-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gj-yqgyHvLE https://www.youtube.com/embed/gj-yqgyHvLE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gj-yqgyHvLE/hqdefault.jpg John Lewis parody ad stars Theresa May and Boris Johnson For all those who like a chuckle for Christmas, here's a spoof of the 2017 John Lewis #MoztheMonster Christmas ad, featuring Prime Minister Theresa May and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson - aka #BoztheMonster... Joe_co_uk, Boris Johnson in John Lewis Christmas 2017 ad parody, UK politicians amusing ads, funny Christmas commercials, Theresa May funny ad 2018-06-02T14:35:57Z https://addvertising.org/kelsey-grammer-joel-courtney-head-the-jesus-revolution. https://youtu.be/8vmHFvnjPDw https://youtu.be/8vmHFvnjPDw https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8vmHFvnjPDw/hqdefault.jpg Kelsey Grammer, Joel Courtney head the 'Jesus Revolution' The official trailer for 'Jesus Revolution', a movie based upon the life of US pastor Chuck Smith (1927-2013), the sometimes controversial founder of what he called "just a Christian church", the Calvary Chapel movement which now embraces more than 1,000 churches. Popular comedic actor Kelsey Grammer ('Cheers', 'Frasier') plays the down-on-his-luck pastor whose faith is on thin ice at a time in history when many are questioning their trust in fellow humans and struggling to find light in a persistently conflictive global landscape. The young hippie who breaks into the deteriorating scenario is played by Joel Courtney, known to many from Steven Spielberg's 'Super 8' and Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth'. What do you think of the movie trailer? Does it inspire you to go see the story of a search for faith and social inclusion that bridged dark historic events such as the Vietnam war? The references to a 'dark and divided place' will surely strike a note for many. Jesus Revolution, Chuck Smith movie, Kelsey Grammer, Joel Courtney, Christianity, LIONSGATE 2023-02-22T11:10:37Z https://addvertising.org/giant-baby-wails-non-stop-in-central-madrid. https://youtu.be/Z1npRHLyCqI https://youtu.be/Z1npRHLyCqI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z1npRHLyCqI/hqdefault.jpg Giant baby wails non-stop in central Madrid The crying of a huge baby figure sitting on the ground outside the main entrance to Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum draws in local residents and visitors alike in this attention-grabbing installation. Behind the campaign is not-for-profit organisation teta & teta, which aims to secure a law that protects breastfeeding in public spaces after a recent study indicated that 52% of mothers conceal breastfeeding, while 63.5% have felt judged. The baby was painstakingly created by taking scans of real babies, printing them in 3D and moulding in silicone with specialised painting to achieve the skin effect. The campaign embodies the common Spanish phrase that 'quien no llora no mama' (it's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil) - a phrase from the protest song 'Cambalache' by Argentinian musician Enrique Santos Discépolo (1901-1951). Full lyrics in Spanish and English here - https://letrasdetango.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/cambalache/. What do you think of the giant baby? Great, really creative in concept, execution and location? Instant classic like the 1970 'Pregnant Man', or just a bit too exhausting? Feel free to have your say here on our independent site! teta y teta 'quien no llora no mama', giant crying baby Madrid, breastfeeding in public, 'Cambalache', public breastfeeding Spain, LOLA MullenLowe 2023-03-08T09:37:20Z