On March 23, 2015, Taco Bell launched an elaborate ad campaign that has been featured by Advertising World. The campaign uses creepy clown propaganda and imagery similar to something from 20th century political ads used by communist, socialist, or fascist regimes. Some of the color schemes and designs are reminiscent of Maoist political posters, and other… Continue reading Taco Bell Launches Elaborate Ad Campaign with Creepy Clown Propaganda
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“Unsung Hero” Believe In Good – Thai TVC Life Insurance Video Ad
Inspiring Advertising The inspiring video below is an example of a new kind of advertising that focuses on kindness and universal virtues with very little mention of a company or what it sells. Commentary This is a commentary video uploaded to YouTube by Angie Li on Apr 11, 2014. A Thai life insurance company with… Continue reading “Unsung Hero” Believe In Good – Thai TVC Life Insurance Video Ad
Second Advertising Campaign in History to Feature Gay Couple
UPDATE: All three of the commercials commented on below are no longer available. Apparently the companies took them down. The advertisement above from Nikon, launched on 14 January 2015, is the second video ad in history to feature an openly gay couple. In March of 2013, Amazon released the first advertisement to feature an openly gay couple,… Continue reading Second Advertising Campaign in History to Feature Gay Couple
BACARDÍ Triangle 2014 – Bermuda Private Island
The Event As an advertising campaign, the BACARDÍ Triangle event is a very effective PR stunt. The 2014 event spanned from October 30 to November 2. Everyone loves a party, and the exotic surroundings of Bermuda combined with the local music the culture are the right mix for a popular promotional campaign. The concert held in… Continue reading BACARDÍ Triangle 2014 – Bermuda Private Island
Soft Drink Companies Join Alcohol and Tobacco Industry
Manufacturers of tobacco and alcohol products have been blamed by society (and courts) for profiting form products that harm our health and cause injury. As a result, they’ve paid millions in reparations, and been significantly regulated with regard to where their products can be advertised, where they can be sold, and who can consume them. This… Continue reading Soft Drink Companies Join Alcohol and Tobacco Industry
Dewar’s Live True Ad Campaign Features Social Action
Below are some videos from the Dewar’s Live True ad campaign. These are examples of how advertising can inspire and inform while focusing on positive values and virtues, rather than directly promoting sales of a product.
The Whirlpool Every Day, Care™ Project Video Campaign
Summary Whirlpool has launched an inspiring video campaign called the Every Day, Care Project. Videos from the campaign are below. The Whirlpool Every Day, Care™ Project Laundry, cooking and cleaning are often dismissed as nothing more than chores. But the fact is, all of these “chores” have the power to make a profoundly positive impact… Continue reading The Whirlpool Every Day, Care™ Project Video Campaign