A brilliant series of ads from Saatchi & Saatchi... via Advertising Served . . .
MINI-coaster
This is awesome. I would not mind having this as my Friday night joy ride one bit. MINI LOVE. Can that little British car get any cooler?! via Media Bistro . . .
ABSOLUT’ly Open Canvas
ABSOLUT does not just create awesome ads: It also creates awesome campaigns. “Transform Today” happened in Williamsburg last weekend, turning an entire block of North 6th Street into an interactive display of some of New York's finest creative talent. Freshly painted white facades were reworked, grafitti artists gave live demonstrations in alleyways, and there was a display of storefront . . .
Coke Plays Cupid
Coca-Cola filled a vending machine in "the most romantic park" in Shanghai with bottles that have extremely tightened caps. The goal? Some sneaky match-making. http://vimeo.com/64116043#at=14 Some employee of ad agency Leo Burnett must've been in a cheeky cupid mood when coming up with this campaign. The purpose is for unexpecting females to have trouble opening the soft drink bottle by . . .
For Laughs
Dove commercial, created by Ogilvy & Mather. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcBOUwuPNls I need hair like his. . . .
Bearded Illusions
Came across these advertisements when getting my daily dose of Business Insider. Rather entertaining. Garnier's newest ad campaign in Switzerland features men with the most luxurious beards we've ever seen…or does it? Have a closer look. via Business Insider . . .
Measuring up your Competition
There's been plenty of marketing collateral around the place, taking full advantage of the war beween Obama and Romney. This one made by Durex China definitely takes the cake though... Well done Obama. via Design Taxi . . .
Good Catches
No, I did not go fishing on my week off. I am unsure of whether it is even possible to catch (edible) fish in Shanghai. By good catches*, I am simply referring to my net of Perth people that I just put up in my 'study' today. Just note that my study is really just a wooden desk on a slightly elevated area in my room. Just like my 'room' in Sydney was really just a little section of the living . . .