Viral Video Campaign: Office Max’s new ads promoting their 1 cent sale items. Funny stuff, see more at: http://www.youtube.com/user/pennypranks
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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
Viral video spoof of Ray Ban’s Guy Catches Glasses with Face. I present to you, Guy Catches Laptop with But. LOLs
Great media buy and brand tie-ins at theme parks. Here is one ad I snapped a pic of while in line for the Batman coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Stephen Colbert Schools Black Eyed Peas on Missed “Advertunities”. Funny stuff, but it does make me wonder how long it will be until we see multiple product placements in music videos. And it begs the question if the space would generate enough demand anymore in the days where shows like MTV’s TRL have been discontinued?
Hilarious guerilla marketing / viral spot feat. Tupac and Dick Cheney by fashiongeekclothing.net. I feel like i’m watching a segment from Ashton Kutcher’s Punk’d, except this is much better.
I love this viral video series by DropTheWeapons.org. As a kid, some of my favorite books were the pick-your-own-ending Goosebumps series. This unique youtube series by MCBD is excellent because it allows for a lot of viewer interaction and control. And it’s interesting enough to make the audience want to spend more time with the message.
Sex in Advertising is one of my favorite things to blog about. After seeing this, I think I might just develop a shoe fetish.
30 Fantastic Advertising Professionals to Follow on 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 third 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 two other lists of Ad Pros on Twitter click here and here.
@chip_cook - Chip Cook, Bio: Boston-based Ad guy, social enthusiast, husband, dog owner, foodie and avid bowhunter. A fine Speyside single malt w/a Pabst chaser…cheers!
@adbroad - Helen Klein Ross, Bio: social media speaker, Ad Age power blogger, #1 of Adweek’s top marketers to follow on twitter, twittertainer behind @BettyDraper
@jgreenler - Jeff Greenler, Bio: Global Brand Marketer, Social Media dabbler, fitness enthusiast, technology afficianado and beginning guitarist
@smashadv - Jim Mitchem, Bio: A tightly wound knot of paranoid emotional energy which manifests itself as words that I manipulate for money. (father/copywriter/ceo/married to @tinamitchem)
@johngerzema - John Gerzema, Bio: Author, CIO of Young & Rubicam
@johnxreid - John Reid, Bio: Account Director, Razorfish
@jonburg - Jon Burg, Bio: sr social strategist @ an agency. It’s not about what’s next or what’s new. It’s about where we were, why we’re here, and what’s driving us to tomorrow.
@jbcopeland - Josh Copeland, Bio: Interactive Acct Sup. formerly @ Tribal DDB and Arc Worldwide. Vicambulist. Strategist. Individualist. Emerging Technolog-ist? Texan.
@judiwunderlich - Judi Wunderlich, Bio: Vice President, Talent at WunderLand - Interactive/Creative/Marketing/Advertising Recruiter, People-Connector, Raconteur, Futurist
@kylecameron - Kyle Studstill, Bio: Strategic planning talent: a healthy blend of SLC counterculture, mil. intelligence analysis, insightful thinking and expert-level schmoozing. The hair helps.
@lauraries - Laura Ries, Bio: marketing & branding strategist, bestselling author, blogger, speaker and media personality
@leighhouse - Leigh House, Bio: Advergirl of the Internet. Strategist of sticky brands. Transplant to Columbus. Shepherd of many pets. Fan of the change we’re making in the world.
@lenkendall - Len Kendal, Bio: Expert at NOTHING. Idea Catalyst. Enjoy being clever & constructively grumpy. PR+Marketing+Community. AEKDBl
@lizstrauss - Liz Strauss, Bio: Liz loves building brand & content strategy, irresistible offers, & fiercely loyal fans for associations, hospitality, universities, & professionals
@mackcollier - Mack Collier, Bio: Social media strategist, speaker & trainer. Helps companies understand the ‘social’ part of social media. Click link to see what I do. Founder of #blogchat
@marcbattaglia - Marc Battaglia, Bio: Marc Battaglia is the Associate Creative Director at Demi and Cooper Advertising. Friend me on Facebook, LinkedIn.
@markwnek - Mark Wnek, Bio: Chief creative officer of Lowe NY, AdAge columnist
@mjlentz - Michael Lentz, Bio: Mobile Marketing, Interactive Media, Fun Loving Atlantan
@nancytgordon - Nancy Gordon, Bio: Marketing, copywriting, editing, proofreading, public relations, and branding~Getting the message out… the right way!
@paulisakson - Paul Isakson, Bio: head of strategy at space150. believes that everything can always be made better. constantly looking for interesting ways to do just that.
@pworthington - Paul Worthington, Bio: Head of Strategy, Wolff Olins New York. Scottish exile, bad photographer, father
@pblackshaw - Pete Blackshaw, Bio: Proud Father of Three; Nielsen Online EVP; Book Author; WOMMA Co-Founder; Chair, National BBB; Founder, PlanetFeedback.com. Ex-P&G. Proud Banana Slug (UCSC)
@r2rothenberg - Randall Rothenberg, Bio: President & CEO, Interactive Advertising Bureau: www.iab.net
@randizuckerberg - Randi Zuckerberg, Bio: Randi leads marketing, political, current events & non-profits for Facebook. She is also the unofficial Facebook correspondent for CNN & loves to sing!
@richjohnston - Rich Johnston, Bio: Advertising copywriter. Comics gossip columnist. Father of two. Professional ne’er-do-well.
@rpartalis - Rory Partalis, Bio: Ad Planner, Outdoor Enthusiast, Netizen, Concert Goer, Geek, and Political Junkie
@ryeclifton - Rye Clifton, Bio: Sr. Strategic Planner at The Martin Agency. Gadget Geek, photographer, thirsty for whatever is new and next.
@stephenriley - Stephen Riley, Bio: Father, Designer, Creative Director for Element 79, interweb junkie, Cubs/Hawks fan, hockey left-wing, trying to be nice, hope you are too.
@steveolenski - Steve Olenski, Bio: Writer: Advertising, Movies, TV, Short Stories, Rants, you name it, I’ve probably written it.
@tedsink - Ted Sink, Bio: Creative Strategist, Mad Ad Man, Lapsed Poet, Semi-Pro Magician, a fella with an opinion and the facts to back it up.
BONUS: You can follow me at @thompulliam :)
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This Ad from LG has me thinking iPhone all the way through. I don’t even recall what phone LG does have. This commercial does nothing to differentiate itself from Apple it just reiterates the features that all smartphones have. Boring.
