Every week, I attempt to share a compilation of clutter-breaking creative ads. I also occasionally share my views on industry topics. This week, my compilation of creative ads include TV spots from Apple for the Apple Watch Series 6, Tesco UK for its Clubcard and more. Apple Watch Series 6: it already does that Over the years, the Keynote events held by Apple have been master classes in both PR and presentation. The hallmarks have…
Every week I attempt to share a compilation of creative ads and occasionally some commentary on the business of advertising. This week’s compilation of clutter-breaking creative ads include the new brand identity from Intel (technically not an ad), a TVC from iPhone and more. Intel: new brand and visual identity Adverts created by brands are mostly ignored. That’s a horrible place to be – worse than being criticised as at least the work was noticed…
Competitive advertising has been an effective strategy for many brands., particularly so when consumers see two equals or a ‘worthy competitor’ take on a category giant. Some of the examples and legendary campaigns include rivalries between Coke & Pepsi, The Hindu and TOI in Chennai, iPhone vs Samsung (fueling the flame wars) and Mac vs PC. A few ad campaigns become so popular that they are spoofed by brands in other categories. Apple’s iconic ad,…
Every week, I attempt to share clutter-breaking creative ads with some commentary or opinion of my own. Getting noticed is the No.1 job of any paid promotion – be it a traditional ad or its new avatars such as Instagram posts and tweets. If the ad goes unnoticed everything else is academic. Here are a few compelling creative ideas of the week ending Aug 7, 2020. iPhone: Shot on iPhone by Academy Award® Winner Damien…
A recent post by @famouscampaigns on Instagram showcased two hoardings from Apple: one advertising the iPod in 2000 and the other one for iPhone & Apple Watch in 2020. It showed the advancements in technology and storage capacities in twenty years. Many pointed out that it also highlights the consistency in Apple’s advertising over the years. While the focus was on aesthetics of the two hoarding designs two decades apart, there are a few other…
Every week I attempt to share a compilation of clutter-breaking creative ads. Aside from these, I occasionally share some views on topics pertaining to the advertising & marketing industry. This week’s compilation includes ads from Apple, Hokkaido – an island in Japan and Motilal Oswal among others. Apple: The whole working-from-home thing Last year, Apple released an ad showcasing how a startup team collaborates to create a circular pizza box. The same team is back…
November usually sees a surfeit of emotional ads. E-commerce and retail brands, especially from Europe, lead the pack with ads which tug at the heartstrings. Many of them are mega productions, high on the feel-good factor. The week ending November 29, 2019 saw a few of them including creative ads from Carrefour, Apple and more. Land Rover: Discovery Towing Adventures New advertising is old advertising at heart – as the fundamentals of communication have not…
Every week I attempt to share a few creative ads which caught my eye. While we are all exposed to hundreds of commercial messages every day, most of them go un-noticed. Only a handful are noticed and recalled. Here are a few ads which caught my eye this week. Tide: Laundry Night Research shows that for most Americans Sunday night is reserved for laundry. Armed with this piece of information, P&G has created a compelling,…
A tweet about creativity aptly sums up the aspects on display with many of the creative work showcased here. Of the lot, the ultimate truth is the one listed last. What say? Image via: Adteachings Herewith my weekly picks of compelling creative ads: Jaguar Range Rover: Warning Signs A few years ago, activations and stunts were a novelty. In 2012, this stunt performed in Belgium for a TV channel was riveting and went viral. Many…
Every day we come across hundreds of commercial messages. Only a handful are memorable. Here are a select few which caught my eye, the week ending 24th November, 2017. Apple: Sway The Christmas advert from Apple has become an event to look forward to. I think the 2013 one, ‘Misunderstood’ set the trend. This year’s advert is a riveting watch and has the hallmark of classic Apple advertising: product is the hero. Many brands opt…