It’s that time in the ad world again – Cannes contenders are being showcased across advertising & marketing portals. Many of them are not traditional ad spots (save for exceptions like this outstanding ad from Apple on accessibility features) but case study films anchored on some ‘do good’ act. Sure, there is creativity on display but as many have pointed many seem like convenient ‘made for awards’ projects not meant to solve any real-world business…
Ads which break through clutter of information overload and other messages vying for one’s attention need to be applauded. Because getting noticed is the first and most important task of any ad. If ignored, it’s a fate worse than being seen and disliked. My weekly compilation of creative ads (aside from my occasional views on the business of advertising) is a small tribute to brand teams & agencies everywhere. Here are a few clutter-breaking ads from the past week…
Most ads go unnoticed. In a 2017 article, Dave Trott said ‘In the UK £20.3 billion is spent each year on all forms of advertising and marketing. Of this 4% is remembered positively. 7% is remembered negatively. And a massive 89% isn’t even noticed or remembered.’ In that context, creating ads which are clutter-breaking and remembered (for the right reasons) are commendable. Here are a few which caught my eye this past week: LinkedIn: Laundromat…