Friday, May 4, 2012

Hangover

this ad is really relate-able. Although I'm not say relate-able to me, but probably the older generation. I have seen the weird things people do when they are hung over because they don't realize what's going on. so this ad winds the funny award, I would buy this product if this pertained to me.

Naming the Next Generation

http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/story/2012-05-03/naming-the-next-generation/54737518/1

Many people are "competing" to name Generation Y. Possible names include iGeneration, Gen Tech, Gen Wii and Digital Natives. Previous names for generations include: Baby Boomers, Silent Generation, and the Millennials (1982-2004). 

Facebook’s Sandberg Says Mobile Advertising Growth Area

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-03/facebook-s-sandberg-says-mobile-advertising-is-key-growth-area

 Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's Chief Operating Officer said in a video recorded, said one main source of revenue gains will be mobile advertising. This video was for possible investors to advertise on facebook.

Samsung Galaxy SIII First Ad

Samsung yesterday announced their new phone the Galaxy SIII. Their campaign revolves around the central theme of designed for humans.

Read more: http://phandroid.com/2012/05/03/watch-the-first-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-ad-here-video/

Controversial and Banned Commercial

Spontaneous Game of Shoot ‘Em Up (Xbox360)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuRQmvykwk&feature=player_embedded
i dont understand why this is a banned commercial

Small Investors Can Bid On Facebook

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/03/small-investors-may-get-to-own-a-bit-of-facebook/?hp

This article is about debates on whether Facebook should allow small investors to invest in Facebook.  They are talking about 337 billion shares at $28 to $35 each.  They are estimating a $10.6 billion raise in offering that would value the company at $86 billion.

Doodle 4 Google

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Google is holding a contest for its famous Google logo on the search page. The drawing must answer "if I could travel in time, I'd visit..." State finalists are posted on the site and you can view lots of drawings.

Funny Advertising Slogans

http://adoholik.com/2011/05/08/best-ever-advertising-slogans/

Really funny slogans used.

apple ads

http://articles.businessinsider.com/2010-02-11/tech/29998941_1_mobile-advertising-ad-network-apple-claims

Apple tried to make their ads more nice to look at, i dont really think it worded all that well

For strong dogs pedigree


http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&biw=1920&bih=844&tbm=isch&tbnid=CmKwix0sVP_yOM:&imgrefurl=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/293046/12-Really-Cool-Ads&docid=ivEin0WgM-_fIM&imgurl=http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/293046.png&w=1500&h=1125&ei=ANyjT86kK9K_gQfV5vi-CQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1614&vpy=260&dur=3057&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=198&ty=112&sig=104442217982480858286&page=1&tbnh=113&tbnw=151&start=0&ndsp=57&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:0,i:120



Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Childhood Obesity Campaign

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/02/business/media/campaign-promotes-healthy-eating-habits-in-children.html?_r=1&ref=advertisingandmarketing


   This article talks about an upcoming campaign designed to fight childhood obesity. They are playing the ads on 850 stations for three months. It is supposed to educate children and parents about childhood obeisity, and how to prevent/stop it.

T-Mobile

I saw the new t-mobile commercial the other day and saw what they were doing different. instead of going with a pretty innocent girl look they now feature a different girl spokesperson who seems to have more of a edgy yet acceptable personality.

Watermelon Festival

http://www.beauregarddailynews.net/news/x206666470/Watermelon-Festival-Seeks-Sponsors

The Watermelon Festival in DeRidder, Louisiana is seeking sponsors.


 "It’s our communities’ desire for a better place to live, work and play and having the sweetest watermelons on the market."

Guide Dog for a Blind Dog

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/offbeat/2012/05/01/pkg-moos-blind-dogs-guide-dog.cnn

I saw this video and found it incredibly touching! This blind golden retriever has found a friend to lead him around. The black lab started leading around the golden by his leash. He also has epileptic seizures, which have gone down since finding his new friend. This shows the power of love and compassion can go beyond the human connection.

Art Slideshow

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/10/arts/design/20110710-curator.html?ref=socialmedia

  This is a slideshow of artwork from teens. I think some of these are really neat, also, really powerful.

teenagers who know alcohol commercialls....

http://www.wfmj.com/story/17925005/tv-ads-may-play-role-in-underage-drinking-obesity

Studies show that if you know alcohol commercialls and have a favorite or own any merchandise you are more likely to drink.

North Carolina Ad

The ad below is an ad that is against the current proposition of banning same-sex marriage in North Carolina.


Yoda PC

http://www.cre8ivecommando.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/celebrities-endorse-windows-7-in-latest-ads.jpg

This ad is just a funny one.  Yoda is holding a lightsaber and he is talking about PCs and Windows 7.  And of course, he is talking in his unique way of speech.

Comcast’s first-quarter earnings rise 30 percent on Super Bowl advertising, more broadband

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/comcasts-first-quarter-earnings-rise-30-percent-on-super-bowl-advertising-more-broadband/2012/05/02/gIQA6or8vT_story.html

Comcast, which is the country's largest  cable company, recorded a 30% profit increase in the first quarter of 2012. NBC's revenue also grew, after the Super Bowl it has increased 17%.

Pessimism: Good for Business?

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/pessimism-good-business-140514563.html
this is intresting and kind of a no duh ofcourse that would work kind of thing