I’m really digging AdZone on Hulu. You can watch all the commercials in HD and vote on them. In-depth metrics allow you to see how different demographics feel about a spot.
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Thom Pulliam is an aspiring brand+consumer connector. He studies advertising and new media at UGA, he is up for conversation. @thompulliam
If you thought the CP+B ads for Burger King were odd, see what BK is airing in Russia.
Sex in advertising -AXE does it again. Humorous viral video, if you fall into AXE’s target market that is.
McDonald’s gives away free parking to promote it’s Monopoly game. I love this idea! Is it PR? Guerilla? Event Marketing? I don’t know but it’s a great idea that has gotten people talking about MckieD’s.
30 Advertising Pros who Twitter
As a student of advertising, I use a lot of my spare time seeking out connections and influencers in the industry. Here is my sixth list of 30 advertising professionals everyone should be following on Twitter. Leave me a comment if there is someone I should be following. To follow everyone at once, you can subscribe to this twitter list here. To view my five other lists of Ad Pros on Twitter click here, here, here, here and here.
@jbell99 – John Bell, Bio: I work at Ogilvy. I have Nick, Grace and Ellen to thank for everything.
@JeffBHall – Jeff Hall, Bio: Jeff is a Director of Global Human Resources at Y&R Brands in New York City.
@jeffdachis – Jeff Dachis, Bio: Jeffrey Dachis, CEO Dachis Corporation, CEO-in-Residence: Austin Ventures, Co-founder, former CEO of Razorfish.
@Jeffsnowden – Jeff Snowden, Bio: Me vs. American Dream.
@Jeffswystun – Jeff Swystun, Bio: Chief Communications Officer at DDB, author, speaker with a passion for all things branding, marketing and advertising.
@jpmaheu – Jean-Phillippe Maheu, Bio: Digital Marketing at Ogilvy.
@KathyHeasley – Kathy Heasley, Bio: Shape Businesses into Brands, Creator of Heart and Mind(TM) Branding, speaker, animal lover, Founder and Principal of Heasley and Partners.
@katiedreke – Katie Dreke, Bio: amsterdam based brand-interaction researcher and planner. creative marketing magician. culture freak. technology geek.
@KatieFitz – Katie Fitz, Bio: Brand strategist, tech lover, pizza eater. Call me Fitz.
@KenjiSummers – Kenji Summers, Bio: My name is Kenji. I am a digital native and a strategist at the Global Media Agency of the Year. I do other stuff, too.
@KevinRothermel – Kevin Rothermel, Bio: Strategist. Or Account Planner. And drummer. Just a guy really.
@marklewis_sf – Mark Lewis
@markpollard – Mark Pollard, Bio: Internet adventurer, strategy maker and word assembler. Strategy Director, McCann Sydney. Founder, Stealth Magazine.
@marksilva – Mark Silva, Bio: digital marketing http://realbranding.com Principal, Managing Director.
@Matzucker – Mat Zucker, Bio: ECD for OgilvyOne, NY.
@maxcn – Max Nyman, Bio: Strategic Planner @ Advertising Agency Ida Fram.
@mediadarlingkm – Katy Miller, Bio: Vice President of Message Deployment for Louisville’s leading interactive marketing agency.
@mediadls – David Smith, Bio: Life long media maven. Founder and CEO of digital media agency Mediasmith.
@Mike_Shea – Mike Shea, Bio: Advertising guy (interactive & digital), sports fanatic, currently a KBuzz Buzz Builder, blogger for #tngg and job seeker.
@mikegermano – Mike Germano, Bio: New Yorker. Former Politician. Co-Founder of New Media Agency @CarrotCreative. I also make the impossible happen.
@nkarch – Nathan Archambault, Bio: advertising creative, armchair strategist, wandering observer, social commentator, knowledge enthusiast.
@OmidFarhang – Omid Farhang, Bio: VP Creative Director, CP+B.
@parkhere – Libby DeLana, Bio: Founding Partner Mechanica (Next Gen Branding Firm), Local Foodie, Mom, Wife of Champion Triathlete, Rower.
@pellesjoenell – Pelle Sjoenell, Bio: Executive Creative Director, BBH New York.
@philjohnson – Phil Johnson, Bio: CEO of PJA Advertising.
@pierrelipton – Pierre Lipton, Bio: Adnerd, New Yorker, kisser of babies, dasher of dreams.
@pkafka – Peter Kafka, Bio: Verbose, concise.
@richmackey – Rich Mackey, Bio: road warrior, ad geek, frequent standby-er, stress ball, mac addict, milehog, homeowner.
@robbietilton – Robbie Tilton, Bio: I am a creative thinker, learner, and curious solution maker.
@rorysutherland – Rory Sutherland, Bio: Fat bloke at Ogilvy, IPA; The Wiki Man.
BONUS: You can follow me at @thompulliam :)
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30 New Advertising Tweeps
As a student of advertising, I use a lot of my spare time seeking out connections and influencers in the industry. Here is my fifth list of 30 advertising professionals everyone should be following on Twitter. Leave me a comment if there is someone I should be following. To view my four other lists of Ad Pros on Twitter click here, here, here and here.
@604grant – Grant Proulx, Bio: Freelance Copywriter. Also excel at making rice.
@Admaven – Nick Kinports, Bio: Digital advertising mastermind. Author of ADMAVEN: admaven.blogspot.com. Digital Integration Manager at Maddock Douglas Chicago, Writer at Technorati.
@adwrighty – Andy Wright, Bio: Marketing Director, passionate about brand, marketing, innovation, online and design trends.
@alicialfisher – Alicia Fisher, Bio: Brand Planner, Advertising Dalai Lama, True Gangster and lover of photography exhibits. Random, I know.
@anibalcasso – Anibal Casso, Bio: Planner in New York.
@beardsell – Christine Deardsell, Bio: I’m the VP, Group Creative Director of Digitas’s brand content group, The Third Act.
@Bonnie_rodgers – Bonnie Rodgers, Bio: creative, partner at Pinkerton South, optimistic ideaologist, dedicated fan: mid-century design, vintage Halloween, Hitchcock, & basset hound Stanley Pinkerton.
@BranislavPeric – Branislav Peric, Bio: Engagement Planner & Social Influence Marketing lead @ Duke Razorfish, Publicis Group.
@brent_in_ATL – Brent Beatty, Bio: Online strategy, search and social media zealot. Inspired by good music, photography and sustainable design.
@brettbarash – Brett Barash, Bio: I’m an digital Account Director at BBDO.
@brianjelkins – Brian Elkins, Bio: Brand Strategist, outdoors lover, living the dream a mile high.
@CandaceKuss – Candace Kuss, Bio: Interactive creative planner working with some of the world’s best brands // American ex-pat in London // activist voter in 95476.
@ceonyc – Charlie O’Donnell, Bio: I’m an ordinary guy with nothing to lose. NYC guy for First Round Capital.
@copymatt – Matt O’Rourke, Bio: GCD / SVP @McCannNY.
@cubemate – Dan Ng, Bio: Worldwide Planning Director at Ogilvy.
@dana_cohen – Dana Cohen, Bio: Account Executive, Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, Union College Alum, Optimist (Most Days).
@danielstein – Daniel Stein, Bio: I am the ceo of evb. I enjoy cycling, spending time with my family, and revolutionizing marketing.
@Dave_Friedman – Dave Friedman, Bio: President of the Americas for Razorfish.
@DavidGutting – David Gutting, Bio: Account planner, head of strategy at Adamson, dad, Cardinals fan, dog lover, writer.
@DennisDemori – Dennis Demori, Bio: AS Planning Grad, Freelance Socio-Cultural Researcher @ Peep Insights. Interested in Brand Strategy,Culture & Technology.
@eatbigfish – Adam Morgan
@epakurar – Eric Pakurar, Bio: A credible threat. Always. I work at Naked Communications in New York.
@erinmiddleton – Erin Middleton, Bio: social media advocate, creative strategist, content generator, Yelper, Likemind host, and optimist.
@ErinNorton – Erin Norton, Bio: Digital Strategist. Social Media Addict. Traditional Media Buyer. Latte Obsessed. Geek. Stiletto Collector.
@eugenekchung – Eugene Chung, Bio: Texan living in NYC, Integration Manager at mcgarrybowen, aspiring clockmaker.
@faris – Faris Yakob, Bio: Hello! I’m Faris. I’m looking for the awesome.
@Garethk – Gareth Kay
@hungrystratgist – Sam Renbarger, Bio: Strategic Planner at DDB … balancing the thin line between brilliant analysis and total paralysis.
@iaintait – Iain Tait, Bio: Work: Creative Director at Poke in London. Live: Brighton. Likes: Good things. Hates: Evil. @ischafer – Ian Schafer, Bio: CEO of Deep Focus, Blogger, Social Media-ist, Guitar Hero.
@jasonzada – Jason Zada, Bio: I am a director of commercials, things for the internets and entertainment. Digitally engineered. Motivational speaker and lover of grilled foods.
BONUS: You can follow me at @thompulliam :)
