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Nissan's Groundbreaking 4-Hour Animated EV Ad Captivates Millions

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:23:32 +0000

Eight million people actually enjoyed an animated advertisement for an electric vehicle. I wouldn’t believe it unless I saw it.

The journey began in April, featuring this relaxing endeavor, which apparently held therapeutic benefits for several viewers. This project was created for the instrumental YouTube channel Lofi Girl, featuring artwork by the Los Angeles-based studio Titmouse.

In fact, it might just be the sole promotional video you’d willingly watch repeatedly, all four hours of it especially if you are studying or just relaxing. Well done, Nissan (a sentence we never imagined penning). I almost didn’t realize that it was an advertisement for the car company. That’s when an ad is doing something, right, correct? At least that’s my opinion.

Amica Helps You Understand Saver's Remorse

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:53:44 +0000

Do you know Saver’s Remorse is? If not, the Amica Mutual Insurance Company wants to help you understand it. According to the company, they are diagnosing you with Saver’s remorse if you pay less for auto insurance, but the coverage is not what you’d like it to be. Then you might be suffering from this affliction Amica has coined as Saver’s Remorse. Amica has several ads highlighting the various things they cover with their insurance, but I haven’t found different spots for Saver’s Remorse. I thought they would make an entire campaign around a phrase usually known as buyer’s remorse, not what’s discussed in this spot.

Better Late Than Never: ITA's 2022 Super Bowl Commercial List

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:14:51 +0000

I know I skipped the 2021 Super Bowl list, and I’m a few weeks late with this one, but I think it’s essential to keep some sort of tradition going with Inside That Ad even though I don’t post much on it anymore. So, without any further ado. Here are the ad spots ITA thought were the best for the 2022 Super Bowl:

One more thing, they are in no particular order. I did not want to have to rank the ad spots in any way.

Photoshopped Ads for Fun

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:09:24 +0000

I made a bet with a friend of mine on the outcome of the first World Series game which the Atlanta Braves won. I just so happen to have won the bet and to celebrate my victory I sent my friend this photoshopped image.

I made this by taking a Voyager ad that I found on Twitter and modifying it to be funny enough to send to my friend. Although the empty space at the lower left side of the ad I should have included the section about the BTC. It would have made the comparison more equivalent. Let me know, what you all think. if anyone is interested in buying BTC, I use BlockFi, BlockFi makes it so easy to buy/sell crypto and get loans! Join BlockFi now to get a bonus when you fund your account! Please use my Blockfi Referal link.

Nike Tells People, For Once, Don't Do It

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:10:32 +0000

Nike, one of my favorite shoe brands of all time, recently released an ad calling on all Americans not to do what their brand usually tells them to do. Instead, one of the nation’s leading athletic apparel companies called on individuals to not turn their back on the painful issue of racism in the United States. The ads themselves are a series of simple yet powerful statements set on a black background. The comments themselves are a series of cowardice or adverse actions that we should not do. For example, don’t pretend there’s not a problem in America. Don’t turn your back on racism. Don’t accept innocent lives being taken from us. Don’t make any more excuses. Don’t think this doesn’t affect you. Don’t sit back and be silent."

Better Late than Never: ITA's Super Bowl Commercial List

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:16:48 +0000

I know this is two months late but I felt it was important to show here on Inside That Ad. Enjoy!

Bud Light/Bud Light Seltzer #PostyStore

Budweiser Typical Americans

Michelob Ultra Jimmy Works it Out

Michelob Pure Gold 6 for 6 pack

Amazon Alexa

Amazon Prime Video Hunters

Audi Let it Go

Avocados From Mexico The Avocados From Mexico Shopping Network

Michael Bloomberg

Cheetos Can’t Touch This

Coke Energy Show Up

Etisalat Commercial Looks Like an MTV Video

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:04:57 +0000

My wonderful wife turned me on to this ad for Etisalat. Etisalat is a multinational Emirati based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 15 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. I wanted to discuss the ad here on Inside That Ad because I believe it’s my first time seeing an ad that I confused with a music video. You don’t find out that it is actually advertising a product until the end of the commercial. All the scenes are not in any sort of sequence, there is a slogan and everyone in the commercial is dancing in some fashion.

Burger King Created Adverts From X-Rays of Customers

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 17:39:49 +0000

Burger King, a global brand is rolling out advertisements using real x-rays of injured customers. The customers apparently injured their jaws eating at a Burger King. Each ad includes an associated tweet about the injury. Personally, I’m still not clear how a brand could benefit when customers are injured while consuming their product? Can you answer that question in the comments section below? It seems to me that consumers would be turning away from the brand not being persuaded by its ads.

This Bud is for 3 Also Known as Dwyane Wade

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 09:00:46 +0000

This Bud is for 3 is the latest spot from Budweiser, featuring the legendary basketball player, Dwyane Wade. The spot successfully and elegantly demonstrates Wade’s impact on and off the court but focuses on the off the court part. Before watching the spot below, grab a box of tissues for the waterworks that will undoubtedly start to flow.

The Commercial

But this spot from Budweiser, featuring Wade’s mother and others he’s inspired and supported through extreme hardship, is obviously even more emotional than the usual parting salutes. Wade helped one of his fans graduate college via a full scholarship. Another lady in the spot lost everything in a house fire so Wade took her and her family on a shopping spree. He also supported yet another family of a fan who died in the Parkland shooting tragedy. In yet another example he motivated one of his fans to change his life for the better, inspiring him to go get a job. Finally, Wade’s own mother spoke about how he stood by her while she was incarcerated and he eventually bought her a church because she was a minister.

NBA Superstars are in a March Madness Frenzy

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:00:33 +0000

This spot for Capital One credit cards is titled “Bracket Buddy.” It features Samuel Jackson, Spike Lee and Charles Barkley check into a hotel. Sir Charles is seen carrying a parrot named Larry “Bird” who will guide his bracket through the March Madness tournament. Larry the bird also serves as Sir Charles’s good luck charm. What is supposed to make the spot really funny is that a few seconds later the real “Larry Bird” walks in with a good luck parrot named Charles Barkley. All three superstars laugh at the irony of the whole situation.

French Railway Ads Look Extraterrestrial

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:24:00 +0000

Today’s post is very much thanks to Ads of the World. I’m not sure why, but these ads remind me of comic strips from the 50s and 60s. These ads were created by TBWA for the French Railway Company.

Agency Love Letter

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:41:26 +0000

GLOW FYI, you’ve been added as a maker of Agency Love Letter on @ProductHunt https://t.co/fpfM6MCd3u h/t @peterlevin 🙌

— Product Hunt (@ProductHunt) February 19, 2019

I saw this post a couple of weeks ago on Twitter and promised myself to write about it because the execution was so unique. A New York City-based agency known as Glow wanted to provide an anonymous way for people to share their feelings about their ad business clients. Therefore, they created a website to allow users to write nice - or not so nice - anonymous letters to their clients and agencies.

Conspiracy Behind 'Elevator' Super Bowl Ad

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:00:32 +0000

Every year a week after the Super Bowl there seems to be some controversy with a commercial that turns into an advertising industry conspiracy theory. This year is no exception. We are all familiar with the Hyundai commercial created by Innocean where Jason Bateman, the star of Netflix original show “Ozarks” plays the operator of an elevator from hell, taking unfortunate passengers to all sorts of awful places like jury duty and a vegan dinner party before they saw the white light in the form of Hyundai’s Shopper Assurance service. See the ad below, it was featured in Inside That Ad’s 2019 Super Bowl Central.

2019 Inside That Ad's Super Bowl Central

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 09:15:08 +0000

The Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just a day for watching football and eating snacks. Viewers also love to sit in front of their televisions and watch flashy commercials that companies spend millions of dollars to make. Well, before today’s big game I thought I would share with you some of the commercials that will be airing during today’s game. I have to be honest with you, the fact that some of these ads have already appeared on the wonderful, wild Internet is somewhat of a let down for me. Why do you ask? Because you lose some of the excitement of seeing a wonderful ad for the first time, live during the big game. Let me ask you the same question is sharing these ads with the world before the game a good or bad thing? Let me know in the comments section below. By the way, don’t forget to check out the Coke’s SuperBowl commercial that I shared with you last Wednesday.

Pepsi Trolling Coke Before the Super Bowl

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:00:29 +0000

Hello World,

I read an interesting article this week regarding the Super Bowl. You know that not only is it football’s big day but it’s also a big day for advertising and marketing in general. One thing the city of Atlanta where the Super Bowl is taking place is known for is being the main headquarters of the Coca-Cola company (Coke). But Coke is not the main sponsor of the NFL, that honor goes to Pepsi. Pepsi is, of course, one of Coke’s main competitors. But I think Coke still got the last laugh over Pepsi in this year’s upcoming Super Bowl.

Should Inside That Ad Start a YouTube Channel?

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:54:43 +0000

Hello World,

I’ve been thinking about how I could possibly start an Inside That Ad (ITA) YouTube channel. Do you guys think that’s even possible? The reason I am considering a YouTube channel for the ITA blog is for three reasons:

Reasons:

- There isn’t advertising and or a marketing channel like the ITA blog on YouTube. You know, a channel the discusses the ad as content along with the ad’s creators (i.e. ad agency or marketing firm.

- YouTube as a marketing channel will expose the blog via its videos to a wider audience. That audience will already be there and searching for videos to watch.

- If videos take off with respect to views, the YouTube partner program can be another source of revenue for the blog. Let’s be completely honest with you. I’m trying to make the blog, [Teespring](https://teespring.com/stores/bocciamans-store) sales and possibly the videos a legitimate source of income. Right now, everything I’m doing online to try to generate income can be considered simply a hobby.

Your Job

The reason I need you, the audience is to not only support my endeavor but also help me develop a possible format for the videos that will be uploaded on to the new YouTube channel.

Gillette Commercial & Me Too

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:00:21 +0000

Hello World,

A few days ago I saw a Gillette commercial that I thought was about bullying at first glance. And it was, but the topic that the commercial really focused on was the #me too movement that we all must be conscious of in a time sexual harassment and bullying is more out in the open. But grabbed my attention is that they incorporated the within the ‘The Best a Man Can Get’ campaign which has turned 30 this year.

Nike’s New Nothing Beats a Londoner

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:00:35 +0000

Some Nike commercials are as memorable for their camerawork, and the way they’re shot, as for their celebrity stars or message of inspiration.

Guy Ritchie’s stunning 2008 spot “Take It to the Next Level” immediately comes to mind. A decade later, the brand’s newest effort from Wieden + Kennedy London, titled “Nothing Beats a Londoner,” is likewise technically breathtaking, in part thanks to the efforts of Riff Raff directors Megaforce.

Originally posted on Adfreak

Stay in the Shadows

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:50:44 +0000

It’s not always good to have other people’s attention. Especially when those people are car thieves. This campaign demonstrates that, thanks to Sherlock’s Antitheft Marking, the attention of thieves is diverted elsewhere. The thieves are personified by beams of light that automatically point to vehicles unmarked by Sherlock. They’re inspecting them and getting ready to steal them.

Sometimes, it’s good to stay in the shadows. Other Versions are below.

Inside That Ad's Top 10 Super Bowl LII Commercials

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:32:36 +0000

I never shared my top commercials from the 2018 Super Bowl. I had to do it after the game because I was actually crying when the Patriots lost. Therefore, without further ado here my top 10 favorite commercials from Super Bowl LII. Oh yeah, and make sure you read this article through, all the way to the end to get to the #1 commercial! Please enjoy the ads that we thought were creme dela creme.

Hannibal is Back for Halloween

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:34:37 +0000

Print advertisement created by KSP, Switzerland for Halter Bonbons.

Article originally appeared on Ads of the World.

His Resume

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:00:07 +0000

These ads were part of a hard hitting “tongue in cheek” campaign to support the sale of blue jeans made by inmates at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The program allowed inmates to earn a commensurate rate to outside garment workers, while paying taxes, supporting families, paying victims restitution, and having money available for when they got out of prison.

The Flashy First Ad for the Xbox One X Wants You to Feel the 4K Console’s ‘True Power’

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:00:13 +0000

Xbox One X, the Microsoft product touted as “the most powerful console ever made,” continues to roll out advertising that’s so cinematic it might even lure adrenaline-junkie non-gamers into the fold.

A slick new spot from 215 McCann puts sports stars, race cars, aliens and warriors against a catchy Kanye West soundtrack for 60 seconds of nonstop action. It compellingly makes the point that you can be part of this immersive world, if you have $500 to plunk down on the 4K gaming console when it launches Nov. 7.

Bud Light Preps for a Special Sunday Night as It Tries to Make Ads That Break Into Culture

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:00:59 +0000

Bud Light is expressly trying to generate cultural buzz with its new “Famous Among Friends” campaign, and it sees this Sunday as its next big opportunity to do so.

The AB InBev brand, and agency Wieden + Kennedy New York, have created two 60-second commercials tailored to two high-profile events that day—the Patriots-Falcons NFL game Sunday night on NBC (8:30 p.m. ET), a rematch of February’s Super Bowl; and the Season 8 premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC, also airing Sunday evening (9 p.m. ET).

Agencies Helping Agencies

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:00:31 +0000

Why doesn’t Wieden + Kennedy/Portland spawn more startup agencies—something that Goodby Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco has successfully done for years? As someone who knows the Portland market, lack of client opportunities is the most obvious answer.

Two NFL Players Melt Down While Trying to Eat Paqui’s Hellishly Spicy Chips

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 09:00:16 +0000

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the NFL that didn’t involve concussions, criminal behavior or angry tweets from the president. In fact, this video of Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen challenging each other to eat one of Paqui’s hellishly spicy Carolina Reaper Madness chips is probably the most positive media coverage we’ve seen about professional football in months.

The chip is named after its chief ingredient, the Carolina Reaper pepper, which happens to be the world’s spiciest pepper. This year’s batch of chips is even hotter than last year’s, and individually sold in coffin-shaped boxes that ask if the purchaser has any last words. And here we thought hot sauces led the race in ominous packaging.

This Condom Maker Just Designed Some Sportswear

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:06:28 +0000

Condom sportswear A new fashion-flavored campaign is putting a new spin on the idea of a full-body condom.

To prove how comfortable its proprietary non-latex material really is, condom brand Skyn decided to create a line of athletic wear, and put it to the test.

A smoky, sultry 1:30 ad from Sid Lee Amsterdam features tech-infused clothing designer Pauline von Dongen describing her approach to the project, including dragonfly-wing-inspired flaps on the arms of a shirt, which can supposedly give a long jumper more, um, lift.

Test Drive Canada Campaign

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:01:41 +0000

JWT Canada released a digital campaign for Air Canada that advocates people give Canada a test drive by visiting as a tourist prior to moving there. I’d be willing to bet that they came up with this campaign based on research that people are increasing Googling “how to move to Canada” to avoid the possibility of a Trump presidency here in the U.S.

The spot begins with an Air Canada ticket agent watching a screen tracking how many Americans are searching for “How can I move to Canada?” — sitting at 1,367,899 as she says, “And there’s another one.” Then she proceeds to mention cultural and geographical differences that we, Americans should try out before booking a one way ticket up North. Differences such as the Metric system– successfully being funny.

Some of the Most Patriotic Ads

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:48:40 +0000

I meant to post this on the 4th but never got around to it. Please forgive my tardiness and enjoy a few patriotic ads on behalf of Inside That Ad.

Here are some ads that really love America:

Clint Eastwood: Chrysler

USA vs England World Cup: Dodge Challenger “Freedom Commercial”

Chevy Truck: Our Country

Nike with the World's Fastest Commercial

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:08:47 +0000

The shoe giant Nike recently created the fastest commercial ever advertising their newest Zoom Air sneakers. the spot features some of the world’s best athletes doing what they do best at lightning speed. That lightning speed is demonstrated via time lapse video technology of course. Let me know what you think of the spot down below.

The spot was created courtesy of an agency with one of the funniest names I’ve ever heard of “Must Be Something” also based out of Portland. Being in close proximity to your client must provide extra incentive to produce outstanding work. Anyway, let me know what you guys think of the commercial that incidentally takes a minute and 30 not the traditional 30 seconds.

Everyone Gets a Little Excited with Fiat & Viagra

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:16:46 +0000

So I’ve wanted to write about this advertisement for quite some time now but just haven’t got around to it. There are some ads that try to fake you out with what they’re trying to advertise and this is a great example of that. Then starts out by showing a young (at heart) couple where the wife is “ready to go-Pun intended.” The husband excitedly runs to the restroom to take a little blue pill. But, alas he accidentally drops it out the window and it goes for a ride through the city.

Marketing Job Search - Update

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 01:13:18 +0000

A video explaining my experience in the post MBA job search thus far.

What Happened to agencycompile.com?

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:38:36 +0000

Agencycompile.com has changed significantly since the last time I tried to use it seriously back when I was living in Boston. I wanted to ask the community out there, why this change happened? What you guys think about it? Do you guys the site got better or worse since making the transformation?

I remember it as being a simple website, with a plain look, feel and login that was very appealing to me. That appeal stemmed from knowing of a site where I can look up agencies based on size, specialty, billing ranges and most importantly to me location so that I can submit my resume to open positions. Now, the site doesn’t appear to be so simple to navigate through. It has so many sections and functioned very poorly while I was trying to use it in Google Chrome that I’m surprised no one else has complained. Furthermore, I submitted another registration form and tried to contact some sort of support department because I wasn’t getting the confirmation email to complete the registration to allow me to use the site but I haven’t heard anything back. Has anyone else experienced the same type of problem?

Steve Jobs Memorial Site Designed in Style of the Original Mac OS Interface

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:05:02 +0000

This is yet another attempt at a vlog for Inside That Ad. This blog discusses a promotional Steve Jobs memorial site by Rememberum, a new startup.

Project: Promotional Steve Jobs Memorial Site Agency: Rememberum

Thanks for the “Likes” by Domino's

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:35:52 +0000

Domino’s, a company that doesn’t usually use the literal meaning of its name very often in advertising did so, recently. A video from Crispin Porter + Bogusky, the company’s ad agency shows 8 million dominos knocked down as a thank you to their Facebook fans for all the “Likes.” Check out the video after the jump.

Here is my question, are the 50 thousand fans really fans of the brand? Or has getting likes basically become a numbers game for advertisers? I only ask because I am not sure why they are only thanking their Facebook fans?

Geico Happier with Mutombo

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:07:14 +0000

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo joins in the fun of American commercialism. In this commercial for insurance company Geico, Mutombo does the thing that he made into an art form during his NBA career “block.” Mutombo blocks people’s shots in various real life situations. For example, he blocks a business executive’s shot away from the trash can, a college coeds laundry is on the floor instead of the laundry basket, a 10-year old kids’ cereal is swatted all over the grocery store, all because Mutombo is so enthusiastic doing what he loves, “blocking.” All the while repeating some of his more memorable catch phrases such as “Not in my house” in his very unique accent.

Los Angeles Dodgers Name Walton Isaacson Agency of Record

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:03:47 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Walton Isaacson (WI) has been named the team’s advertising/marketing agency of record for 2013. WI will report to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lon Rosen.

“The Dodgers are excited to welcome Walton Isaacson to the team,” said Rosen. “We look forward to the start of Dodger baseball and a working relationship with WI that will help to elevate our club’s marketing and creative objectives.”

ITA's 2013 Favorite Superbowl Ads

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:35:46 +0000

The ads below are the ads that Inside That ad thought were the funniest during this year’s Super Bowl. We hope you enjoy our picks. Please let us know what you thought of this year’s Super Bowl ads and let us know if there are any you think we should feature on ITA.

Centuary 21 - Wedding***Title: **“Wedding” Client: Centuary 21 Agency: Red Tettemer and Partners, Philadelphia

**E-Trade - Save It****Title: *“Save It” Client: E-Trade Agency: Grey, New York