When it comes to flash mobs, the recap of the initiative is most of the times more relevant, from an advertising standpoint, than the flash mob execution itself. The buzz generated through social media and the number of views on Youtube are the metric that can really make the difference and judge the success or failure of an idea. Last week we posted on Facebook, and we share again here, a fun initiative made in Belgium that got almost 20 million views on Youtube. Read more…
A friend just sent me this TVC made in Norway. Not sure if it’s brand new, or has been out there for some time already. Whatever the case, it’s brilliant, for movies’ lovers and not only.
This is the world’s most frightening experience. Over 100,000 have chickened out? IT’S THAT SCARY!! Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls. This haunted house is quite possibly the scariest haunted house in North America guaranteed to give you nitemares. These awesome photos prove it Thanks Matt Heck for the tip. Read more…
Ever thought how silly some stock images look? Well, now you can be part of such silly representation of daily life activities and emotions. Join the “stocking is the new planking” project launched Projekt202. Choose your favorite stock image on either Corbis, Getty, iStockphoto etc… and take a picture of yourself in the same position, with the same camera angle, with the same facial expression. Read more…
On the 28th Man Utd take on Arsenal. This funny video shows the mind-set of Alex Ferguson leading into the game. If you are a football fan this will make you laugh.
Videos that upsell creative ideas have become standard. Comedian Adam Buxton has created this brilliant send-up of the ubiquitous behind-the-scenes videos that accompany all interactive projects (and most ads) nowadays… It kicks in around half-way through.
Ok it’s weird I know… but funny Trailer – Bananas – they can kill you!! I hate a rogue banana that explodes out of my chest. Damn bananas!!!
Tribal DDB have created a clever tool to try and get new staff. The idea is based on the presumption that ideas are easy to generate, so you input your brands name and spin the wheel. You can then download the concept in a pdf with all of your branding already incorporated. There is also a shmaltzy ad-speak paragraph generated that is pure ‘crap-speak’.
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