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Stop Motion Printing

Jason Chou — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:00 +0000

Great stop motion video by Matt Robinson and Tom Wrigglesworth in response to HP’s brief: “Present an idea which promotes HP Workstations ability to bring to life anything the creative mind can conceive.” The video ended up winning second place at D&AD’s Student Awards Annual.

Johnson County Librarians Know What’s Up

Jason Chou — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:37:00 +0000

Libraries aren’t known for big advertising campaigns, but the Johnson County Library in Shawnee Mission, KS has released four specially painted, literary-themed courier trucks to promote its services and resources. The four traveling billboards represent the fictional businesses: Captain Ahab’s Fine Seafood, Benjamin Button’s Diaper Service, Kafka’s Pest Kontrol, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’s Pharmacy. Real cute.

We’re Famous!

Jason Chou — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:35:05 +0000

Feel the LOVE in Philadelphia.

Cadbury: Gorillas to Eyebrows

Jason Chou — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:48:37 +0000

Ignore those Super Bowl ads at least until I inevitably blog about some of them (Cash4Gold anyone?). I want to talk about Cadbury. I don’t know who’s behind this brilliance, but their Glass and a Half Full Productions have been amazing. After the sublime Phil Collins gorilla ad, Cadbury is proving to be one sexy candy company.

Oh Starbucks, I’m So In

Jason Chou — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:06:05 +0000

Is it me or are there more and more companies implementing these transparently virtuous campaigns? Are people dumb enough to let these ads actually affect their lifestyles? Will people believe that Starbucks is an awesome and ethical company that is forgoing actual revenues to do good? Can people see through these campaigns, and will they be offended by the assumptions that marketer’s make of consumers? Yes, yes, and no.

Nike: Lots of Ads!

Jason Chou — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:20:46 +0000

Nike’s been churning out the promotional materials these past two days. Some good, some interesting, some not so good. Guess Nike is still coasting on its advertising budget. Above is “Ankle Insurance” for Kobe’s new low-tops.

Nike GameChangers, the brand’s newest corporate responsibility effort, churned out a bunch of videos that you can see here, here, and here. But they probably won’t work a week from now.

Nike Latin America has a new futbol ad with a bit too much slapping and incoherence: Wake Up Call.

Don’t forget that little Nike subdivision, Air Jordan either. Click for the Air Jordan 2009 movie teaser.

Lastly, is this viral ad with Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen escaping paparazzi.

Durex Gets It On

Jason Chou — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:06:34 +0000

This awesome Durex ad is brought to you by the firm Superfad. Click here to see some outtakes.

Wario Land: Shake It! – Video

Jason Chou — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:09:03 +0000

Click above for a sweet promotional “video” for the new Wario Land: Shake It! for the Nintendo Wii. Very clever.

Tiji TV Ad

Jason Chou — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:20:36 +0000

Awesome spot for the French children’s channel, Tiji TV. Love the look that DDB, Paris executes.

Amway Global Ad – 30 Seconds of Confusion

Jason Chou — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:23:13 +0000

While watching TV today, I saw this gem of an advertisement. The question is, how many brands can you shove at viewers in 30 seconds?
Nutrilite, Amway Global, Quixtar, and Artistry. And they dare to proclaim “Now You Know” at the end of this monstrosity.