Archive for September, 2008

Let’s Talk Sex… Belgium Style

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Advertising Agency: Boondoggle, of Leuven, Belgium tackles the tough issue of sex education.

I like the ads they’re creative and poke a little fun at a topic not easy for everyone to talk about.

Truly,
Mr. Echo

Coke, Strippers and Relationships

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

So if you’re a guy and are looking for a easy way to break up with your girlfriend… try a little coke!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p41SaeSZGgI]

I really like this commercial, very funny and unexpected from coke.

Truly,
Mr. Echo

Going Green… Its More Then a Color

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

MTV has a new ad out that really caught my attention. You see businesses by the hundreds adapting new advertising campaigns all focused on “green”. MTV says don’t be green just to be green, actually look into what these companies are offering.

The commercial is great and raises a great point about our responsibility as consumers to keep on top of the “green machine” and make sure companies are keeping it real. If a company says they are green then we the consumers will hold you accountable and expect to see results.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg0QminAPMM]

Truly,
Mr. Echo

Jesus, Dogma, Religion and JUICE?

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The advertising School, Westerdals School of Communication, Oslo, Norway created this fictional ad campaign for a juice vendor.


I don’t know how well these ads would go over here in the states but I like the edginess, they definitely get your attention.


You know what they say, when in Rome!

All and all I like all of these ads even though I don’t think they have wide appeal they would certainly do well in certain demographics, e.g. college campuses, etc.

Truly,
Mr. Echo

Murder, Mayhem, Mystery & Fish!

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

I don’t know exactly how I feel about this ad campaign by some students at Advertising School: Academy of Art, San Francisco, USA.

I appreciate the artwork and hand drawing abilities but the ad does seem a little “freaky” for lack of a better word.


I mean when I go fishing I associate it with good times relaxing and maybe having a beer… not sneaking up on a trout or bass and taking it out Tony Saprano style!


The ad is supposed to be for kayaks too, I didn’t know people actually fished from kayaks. Overall I like the look of the ad but don’t think its really relevant to what its selling. The ad was created by art students so there’s your sign!

Truly,
Mr. Echo

Food by Nando’s It’s HEAVY!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

I’ve never heard of Nando’s before and still don’t even know where you can find one but from the looks of this commercial you can get a BIG ol heaping of food!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTk4kPL7QJY]

Truly,
Mr. Echo

You’re Such a Dum Dum… Seriously!

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Advertising Agency: Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA, USA put together Dum Dum’s latest advertising campaign celebrating their 100th anniversary.

I don’t know about you but Dum Dum’s where definitely one of my favorites growing up.

The ads are pretty simple, just some photography really but I get it… their fun and how serious can you be about lollipops.

So in summary since I’m not taking myself too serious today I’m going to give this campaign a passing grade, could use a little more creative flair but thats all I’m going to say.

Truly,
Mr. Echo

Bath Soap From AXE even Sexier in Europe!

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

They say things usually are more laid back in general and the advertising in Europe is measurably more daring and sexy, I’d have to agree.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMvbw5OhKBU]

Truly,
Mr. Echo