Sean John Funny Commercial Outtakes

The Sean John brand released a fun outtakes video of Sean "Diddy' Combs from the 2012 Macy's holiday commercial...for the Diddy fans.

Virgin Atlantic Fly In The Face of Ordinary Epic New TV Advert

Virgin Atlantic launches a great new ad campaign, "Fly In The Face of Ordinary" that celebrates the extraordinary talents of the airlines employees. The multimillion dollar advert highlights the amazing skills of the airline's staff of crew, designers, pilots and everyday pioneers.

The campaign launches as the airline expands it's domestic flying program in the United Kingdom with service between London Heathrow and Manchester, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Virgin Atlantic is also looking for 150 new staff for the launch and the epic two minute commercial gives us an insight into the kind of people that make Virgin Atlantic "fly in the face of ordinary" and provide prospective passengers a welcome splash of red in a weary world of grey.

"Our advertisement is a powerful New Year message encouraging everyone to look again at young people and the talents they have to offer to businesses and industries all over the country. People are at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and this campaign celebrates them," said Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic and went on to say: "We're always on the lookout for gifted people to grow our business. Our staff hold the keys to the future of Virgin Atlantic; they work so hard, and we are delighted to dedicate this new advert to them."

Credits:
Creative Advertising Agency: RKCR/Y&R, UK
Executive Creative Director: Mark Roalfe
Creative Partners: Pip Bishop, Chris Hodgkiss
Business Director: Vicky Jacobs
Producer: Jody Allison
Production Assistant: Flo Clive
Music Producer: Dan Neale
Production Company: Partizan
Director: Antoine Bardou / Jacquet
Producer: David Stewart
DOP: Andre Chemetoff, Damian Morisot
Production Designer: Nick Ellis
Editing House: Work Post
Editor: Bill Smedley
Post production: MPC
Post Production Producer: Julie Evans
Sound Studio: Wave Studios
Sound Engineer: Aaron Reynolds
Composer: Guy Farley

American Airlines Commercial with Guillermo | Jimmy Kimmel Live

Here's a funny spoof commercial created by The Jimmy Kimmel Live show for American Airlines starring Guillermo.

Shot just outside of LA's famed El Capitan Theatre, Guillermo is seated comfortably in a business class seat from an AA plane on the sidewalk and in typical Kimmel style has some fun with the passers by.

Spike Lee Reminds Us About The King Of New York In New NBA Ad

Spike Lee directs and stars in the newest commercial for the NBA entitled "The King of New York" which tells the story of Bernard King and his legendary Knick's 60-point game against the Nets on Christmas day back in 1984.

Music and song title is "Get Up Stand Up" by Public Enemy from Most of My Heroes STILL Don't Appear on NO Stamp.

Credits:
Creative Agency: Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Client: NBA
Director: Spike Lee

Samsung Galaxy Note II "Office Upgrade" Commercial

New commercial for the Samsung Galaxy Note II entitled "Office Upgrade" by ad agency 72andSunny.

With Multi Window features, the Galaxy Note II makes the perfect office companion.

Jessica Simpson Has A Special Announcement In The New Weight Watchers 360 TV Commercial

Jessica Simpson lets the world know she lost 50 lbs, is having another baby and it's all about new beginnings via a new TV commercial for Weight Watchers.

The Weight Watchers celebrity ambassador Jessica Simpson shared the happy news on Christmas that another gift is on the way! After a 50lb weight loss to get back to her pre-baby weight, she's expecting a second child next year -- as she'll tell you herself in this Weight Watchers TV ad. Weight Watchers claims to know that one of the most important factors for having a healthy baby is being a healthy mother, and though Jessica will not be following the program during her pregnancy, they feel good that what she's learned during her time on they're program can help her make healthy choices in any life stage.

It's wonderful news when any family is expecting a child and WW couldn't be happier for Jessica, Eric and soon-to-be big sister Maxwell.

Chris Paul "Born To Assist" State Farm Commercial

There is a little-known fact that few NBA fans know: all-star point guard Chris Paul has a long-lost identical twin brother, Cliff Paul, who is a State Farm agent. Clearly, they were both born to assist.

Credits:
Advertising Agency: Translation, USA
Chief Creative Officer: Chris Cereda
Associate Creative Director/Copywriter: Emily Sander
Associate Creative Director/Art Direction: Danielle Thornton
Copywriter: Jamie Cohen
Executive Producer: Peter Ostella

Kevin Durant Has Pajama Issues In New Sprint Commercial

NBA star Kevin Durant has issues with his pj's in a new ad for Sprint Mobile entitled "Pajamas".

Unlimited NBA from Sprint changes everything. NBA fans who have Truly Unlimited Data from Sprint can watch so much NBA coverage, they might experience some unusual changes.

Peugeot Just Add Fuel TV Ad "Gary's Cat Is Missing"

Havas Worldwide London is behind a major new ad campaign for car maker Peugeot, promoting its ‘Just Add FuelTM’ finance package.

The idea behind the campaign is that Peugeot takes the stress out of buying a new car. It shows that people don’t need to worry about things that don’t affect them, and that with Peugeot’s ‘Just Add FuelTM’ finance package, they also do not need to worry about the car insurance for three years.

In the TV ad, ‘Gary’s Cat’, we are told the sad story of a worried man looking for his missing feline in the pouring rain, before the voiceover tells us: ‘Hang on. You don’t know Gary do you. Well, don’t worry then.’ It cuts to a couple driving a new Peugeot 208, having a great, worry-free time, and explains the benefits of the ‘Just Add FuelTM’ package, a single monthly amount that covers car tax, warranty, breakdown cover and comprehensive insurance for three years.

Dom Gettins, Creative Director at Havas Worldwide London, said: “Hunting through car insurance deals isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time so Peugeot’s ‘Just Add FuelTM’ is a brilliant idea, and we wanted to create an ad that would appeal to people who have better things to do with their lives than worry.”

Morgan Lecoupeur, Marketing Director at Peugeot UK, said: “With a unique and highly-attractive product in ‘Just Add FuelTM’ we needed a great idea, with a serious and an amusing aspect, also saluting our ‘Motion & Emotion’ signature, and I think Gary’s Cat will give us the awareness we seek from Christmas Day, as it airs for the first time.”

Credits:
Creative Ad Agency: Havas Worldwide, London
Creative Director: Dom Gettins
Art Director: George Brettel
Copywriter: George Brettel
Account Director: Jess Tarpey
Agency Producer: Laura Middleton
Director/Production Co: The Sniper Twins / Smuggler
Producer: Nick Fewtrell
Editor: Andy Mcgraw
Post Production: The Mill
Sound Design: Angell Sound
DoP: Jan Richter Friis

Suzy Favor Hamilton In Knock Out Nike Commercial

Suzy Favor Hamilton, three-time Olympian and now the $600-an-hour call girl appeared in several commercials, a look back at two of our favorites. The Nike ad from way back featured the sexy Hamilton in a Friday the 13th-ish horror themed spot (Why Sport? You'll Live Longer) that was pulled off the air by NBC after receiving thousands of compliants making light of violence against women.

Her image could hardly have been better: Athletic. A knockout. All-American. So accomplished and so wholesome that Disneyland hired her for speaking engagements, the Big Ten named an award after her and the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association made her their pitchwoman.

An "escape," she called it, that was really a way of masking an American Dream coming unhinged -- a real-life tragedy that undercut the myth that success, wealth and fame is a surefire path to happiness.

"I do not expect people to understand," Favor Hamilton said in a frenzied burst of tweets after details about her secret life became public Thursday in a report on The Smoking Gun website. "But the reasons for doing this made sense to me at the time and were very much related to depression."



Suzy Hamilton looked great in the shower in this Pert Plus commercial (below), she also appeared in ads for Reebok, Clairol, Oakley, Kikkoman Foods, Nordic Track, Viactiv Calcium Chews, sadly she will now only be remembered as a high price call-girl.

Freedom For Whatever Turns You On - TVC

Australian furniture retailer Freedom, unveils a risque TV commercial campaign featuring a an older couple admiring the furniture in their neighbors house in a peeping Tom style spot. The older couple seems to be admiring the furniture in an apartment across from their own as a sexy young couple get it on.

Tagline: "The Freedom Sale, For Whatever Turns You On".



Credits:
Creative Ad Agency: M&C Saatchi, Sydney Australia.

Food Sings 12 Days of Leftovers for the Outback Steakhouse

The Outback Steakhouse and creative ad agency Deutsch, NY create "The 12 Days of Leftovers" just in time for Christmas with singing food from our refrigerators. The online campaign comes complete with a series of talking and singing food web ads to get you to forget the leftovers and head on over to Outback instead.

Below are the "Mystery Mashed Potatoes" and "Slab of Slimy Ham" which is an outtakes reel of talking food bloopers. spots for your viewing pleasure, or you could run to Outback!

Holidays come and go, and then you're stuck with leftovers. Crusty, Fuzzy, Icky, Slimy Leftovers--and those are the ones you can recognize.

Take a break from holiday leftovers this season, and head into Outback Steakhouse for a delicious topped steak instead.



"The outtakes reel -- some say there is no higher form of cinema. Just like some say there is no lower form of food than the holiday leftover. As a charter member of the past-their-prime portion club myself, I disagree.

But if you just can't spend another night with your old friend Slab of Slimy Ham, then go ahead into Outback Steakhouse for a real meal. I'll be fine. Really. No, I'm not crying..." -- Slab of Slimy Ham.



Credits:
Ad Agency: Deutsch, NY.
Client: Outback Steakhouse
Directors: Ben & Julia
Art Direction & Puppets: Ben&Julia Studio
Assistant: David Huckert
Production: Hornetinc
Executive Producer: Jan Stebbins
Producer: Zack Kortright
Line Producer: Joel Kretschman
Editor: R.J. Glass & Anita Chao
Director of Photography: Ivan Abel
Gaffer: Michael Yetter
1st AC: Nathan Spengler
Best Boy: Casey Wooden
Key Grip: Mike Farino
2nd Grip: Leo Schott
Fabricators: Tim McDonald, Nathan Asquith, Connie Chan
VTR: Jon Osterman
Puppeteer: James Godwin
Compositors: Ali Kocar, Peter Fink
PA: Tim Kuhl, Dean Ford

Air Canada Introduces "Rouge" Go More Campaign

According to the Canadian airline Air Canada, "Canadians need to get away more", and that's why they are introducing the new leisure airline "rouge". The affordable new rouge, according to the airline will allow you to travel in style for less. "Edinburgh to Cuba, Athens to Costa Rica, Venice to Jamaica, we're making it possible for you to see more of the world more often".

Introducing Air Canada’s new leisure airline with stylishly affordable service to holiday spots in Europe and the Caribbean. Benefit from Air Canada’s extensive network for smooth connections to flights departing daily from Toronto and Montreal. Service begins July 1, 2013. It’s time to go more. Where will your next holiday take you?

The "Rouge" commercial not only introduces Canada to the new airline, but reminds us how much we all need to get away....Thanks! Let's just hope that rouge does not end up like Air Canada's previous attempts at a low cost airline, whatever happened to Tango and Zip?

If You Love Hockey Nike Commercial "Hockey Is Ours"

In a new commercial for Nike, "Hockey is Ours" some of Canada's best players like Steven Stamkos and P.K. Subban and a cameo from Russian star Alex Ovechkin team up with a bunch of local-rink players to declare that no matter what the NHL might do, they can't take away hockey.

Stamkos is shown holding up the spoils of a day spent ice-fishing, using frozen hamburgers as pucks, the ad also features appearances by Tessa Bonhomme and Sarnia Sting.

Credits:
Written by Art Director Jed Heuer
Directed by Tim Godsall

2012 The Year In Review "Rewind YouTube Style"

Seedwell Produces “Rewind YouTube Style 2012″ featuring the years top stars on YouTube including PSY, WOTE and Star-Studded celebrity cast.

YouTubers were invited to star in a mash-up of culturally defining moments of 2012. Can you spot all the references? See the full list of who made the grade here.

PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Produced by: Creative Digital Studio Seedwell
Directed by Peter Furia | Produced by Michael Rucker, Peter Furia, and Beau Lewis
Executive Producers: Lee Hunter, Michael Rucker, Kevin Allocca, Dom Elliott
Associate Producers: Catherine Goldschmidt and David Fine | Assistant Director: Beau Lewis
Director of Photography: Catherine Goldschmidt (http://catherinegoldschmidt.com)
Edited by Peter Furia and David Fine
Music Composer: Jeff Kite (http://jeffkitemusic.com) | Choreography by SuzE Q (http://suzeqrocks.com)
Production Designers: Michele Yu and Cindy Chao | Stylists: Esha Gupta and Alexandra Schardt
Make-up & Hair: Jenna Tucker, Caroline Ramos, Michele Ramos
Gaffer: Daniel McNutt | Key Grip: Lev Karamov | Location Mgr: Dan Eason | Studio Mgr: Whitney Rosenthal
Color Correction by Peter Brunet | Visual FX by Monstro (http://monstrodesign.com)
End Card Designed by Vanessa Johnston | End Card Characters by Fuji Dreskin
1st AC: Sebastian Sokolowski | 2nd AC: Joe Bou | Steadicam Operator: Brian Freesh
Electrician: Joey Kennedy | Best boy electric: Derek Hoffman | Best boy Grip: Josh Markvan
Grip: Efrem Karamov | 4th Electric: Greg LeFevre | Audio Playback: Phil Amidon | DIT: Peter Brunet | Production Stills: David Fine
BTS Camera: Anthony Cote and Natasha Blass | BTS Edited by Alex Mallonee | BTS Assistant Editor: Alexandra Schardt
PA’s: Alex Mallonee, Julio Newman, Sydney Veazey, Hank Hartnell, Justi Reynolds, Vanessa Augustin, Alexander Hernadez

Move Over David Lil Romeo Beckham Is The Newest Face of Burberry

Fashion brand Burberry brings on the Spring/Summer 2013 campaign with a big splash, the ad campaign features Romeo Beckham, the charming young son of David and Posh Beckham.

Romeo, just 10 years old appears in this Burberry teaser ad twirling his umbrella and popping his collar, stealing the limelight from the British models Edie Campbell and Charlie France.

The work was shot by Mario Testino and directed by Christopher Bailey, the campaign features the music Tom Odell and his song titled "Another Love".

Wallace and Gromit Google+ Hangouts Tis The Season For Family Get Togethers

Wallace, Gromit and a cast of cuddly characters are back, the charming duo are here in the Google+ Hangouts "Tis the Season for Get Togethers" web film.

'Tis the season for get-togethers. But, for families that are spread out over cities or even countries, it can be a challenge to get everyone together during the holidays. You can create a Google+ hangout for your family to open presents together, sing carols or just catch up face-to-face-to-face.


This year, Google has added a little holiday cheer to Hangouts invites with a personalized Wallace and Gromit video invitation to be sent to your family and friends.
Go here to send yours - http://familyhangouts.withgoogle.com/

Credits:
Agency: Adam & Eve DDB, London
Client: Google
Production Company: Aardman Animation Ltd.
Digital Production Company: rehabstudio

Jingle Your Bells In BMW's Fastest Christmas Song In The World

BMW closes out the year with a new holiday Christmas greeting. They took four caroling members of the Zurich Acapella Group, but them into a BMW M135i driven by Martin Tomczyk on test track and created what they call "The Fastest Christmas Song in the World." Jingle Bells Jingle Bells...Oh what fun it is to ride in a BMW.

Credits:
Client: BMW
Agency: Draftfcb, Zurich
Production: Pumpkin Film AG
Country: Switzerland
Director: Götz Hudelmaier
Executive Creative Director: Dennis Lück
Art Director: Stephanie Lang
Art Director: christoff strukamp
Copywriter: Maximilian Kortmann
Consultant: Sandra Kopplin
Post production: Fraqment

Santa Talks To Kids Via A Magical Payphone

Beautiful new campaign for Orelhão Mágico keeps the spirit of Santa Claus alive for a some lucky children in Brazil who came across this Magic Payphone.

Oi, a telecom provider from Brazil, is hoping to make everyone believe in the magic of Christmas one more time. That’s why it created the Magical Payphone, a device that connected kids with Santa Claus. Installed in Rio de Janeiro, the special payphone was available to kids walking by with their parents. Once they made the call, the kids would chat with Santa, who were actually two retired actors from Retiro dos Artistas (an institution that takes care of former artists). But it was much more than a telephone call. Big surprises were prepared for the kids: lost elf's, gifts and even a mapped projection with snow and a choir of kids. Everything to make a great experience for the children and everyone watching.

Credits:
Advertising Agency: NBS, Brazil
Creative Directors: André Lima, Pedro Feyer, Marcello Noronha, Moacyr Netto
Art Directors: Vinicius Cunha, Marcos Hosken
Copywriters: Moacyr Netto, André Jardim, Bruno Pinaud, Ricardo Weistman
Producers: Andrea Metzker, Leonardo Lino, Álvaro Figueira
Production Company: Dínamo Filmes
Director: Dan Gifford
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MADD Canada PSA "Impact"

This holiday season MADD Canada informs the public that their victim support services are available and that they are here to support those who have lost a loved one or who themselves have been injured in an impaired driving crash with a powerful new PSA ad entitled "Impact - Victim Support."

Credits:
Brand: MADD
Advertising Agency: Uber, Montréal QC, Canada
Creative Director: Caroline Barrette
Art Directors: Pascal Hamelin, Pascale Dufour
Copywriter: Olivier Calonne
Director: Jason & Carlos Sanchez
DOP: André Turpin
Production: Quatre Zéro Un
Post-production: Motor
Sound design: Boogie Studio

Andy Samberg In Newest Microsoft Windows Phone Commercial

Comedian Andy Samberg is the newest celebrity to star in a Microsoft Windows Phone ad. The spot, "Meet Andy" is Samberg telling us how he loves the cinema as the funny shots a film from his living that stars his feet.

It's easy to see how much Andy Samberg loves movies when you look at his Windows Phone. The live tiles he's pinned to his start screen make it easy for him to write scripts, make a soundtrack or find the latest movies playing in theaters.

5 Future Technology Innovations from IBM - Cognitive Computing Is Coming

Every year IBM makes predictions about 5 technology innovations that stand to change the way we live within the next 5 years, (above) IBM introduces us to Cognitive Computing. Thought your smartphone was smart? In five years our computers just might be: Tasting, Smelling, Hearing, Seeing, and Touching everything for us. (5 senses videos below).

The goal of cognitive computing is to get a computer to behave, think and interact the way humans do. In 5 years, machines will emulate human senses, each in their own special way.

“With all due respect to current technology, our computers today are just large calculators,” said Paul Bloom, the CTO of Telecom Research at IBM. “They calculate very fast and lots of data, but they really don’t think.”

"This is really an assistive technology," commented Dr. Bernard Meyerson, IBM's VP of research. "It can't go off on its own. It's not designed to do that. What it's designed to do, in fact, is respond to a human in an assistive manner. But by providing a human-style of input, it's freed us from the task of programming and moved to the task of training. It simply has — not more intelligence — but more bandwidth, and there's a huge difference between the two."

Smell:

In 5 years, computers will have a sense of smell. We will see vast advances where sensors will be equipped to smell potential diseases that feed back into a cognitive system to tell us if they suspect a possible health issue. Your phone will detect if you're coming down with a cold or illness before you do.

Taste:

In 5 years, a computer system will know what you like to eat better than you do. A machine that experiences flavor will determine the precise chemical structure of food and why people like it. Not only will it get you to eat healthier, but it will also surprise us with unusual pairings of foods that are designed to maximize our experience of taste and flavor. Digital taste buds will help you to eat smarter.

Sight:

In 5 years, computers will not only be able to look at images, but understand them. Computers will be trained to turn pictures and videos into features, identifying things like color distribution, texture patterns, edge information and motion information. A pixel will be worth a thousand words.

Touch:

In 5 years, you will be able to touch through your phone. IBM is working on bringing a sense of touch to mobile devices, and bringing together virtual and real world experiences for a number of industries including retail. Shoppers will be able to "feel" the texture and weave of a fabric or product by brushing their finger over the item's image on a device's screen.

Hearing:

In 5 years, computers will hear what matters. Hearing systems of the future will be trained by 'listening' to sounds and will use this input to start detecting patterns and building models to decompose sounds. Machines will be used to predict when a tree might fall or to translate "baby talk" so parents understand if a baby's fussing indicates hunger, tiredness or pain.

A Burberry Woodland Adventure Web Trailer

Burberry promotes their fall and winter collection with a beautiful new web film; the "Woodland Adventure" trailer.

Inspired by the British countryside, featuring runway models, magical woodland animals and an awesome soundtrack, yes that is an Owl at :54.

The music and song title for the Burberry Woodland Adventure commercial is Numb by Marina and The Diamonds.

"Healthy Homes" for the Ministry of Finance

Toronto creative ad agency Marshall Fenn and production house Code Film create a nice new spot for Ontario Ministry of Finance entitled "Healthy Homes". The spot promotes the the Governments healthy homes renovation tax credit for seniors and those who care for them.

Credits:
Client: Ministry of Finance
Agency: Marshall Fenn
Production Company: Code Film Inc.
Director: Marc Andre Debruyne
Producer: Chris Boddy
Executive Producer: Thomas Rickert
Agency Producer: Frances Smith
Copywriter: Mike Vinakmens
Art Director: Dan Couto
D.O.P.: Samy Inayeh
Editing and Post: School
Release date: December 2012

The Motherhood - The Mum Rap and a Fiat 500L

A mother raps "The Motherhood" song in Fiats newest commercial advert.

Word to all the mothers out there. This one goes out to you...
'The Motherhood' featuring Fiat 500L is dedicated to all those women who have to be all things to all people and live it large on a daily basis.

You can find out more about the new Fiat 500L on Fiat's UK Facebook page, here.

Credits:
Creative Ad Agency: Krow Communications and Rubber Republic.

Naughty Mrs. Claus has A Special Treat For Santa In New Samsung Commercial

With the magic of S Beam on the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II, you can share all your Holiday moments instantly just by touching phones.

The Next Big Thing, thanks to Samsung might just be in Santa's pants this year.

Sparkling Water Bottles Now Come With Sexy Ladies In Matching Bikini's

"Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling" & Cozi by Jennifer Hawkins TV Commercial.

Mount Franklin has launched an initiative collaboration with Jennifer Hawkins’ swimwear brand, Cozi and sparkling beverage Australia's premium spring water bottler.

Credits:
Ad Agency: McCann

BMW Web Film "The Road Home"

There’s no place like home and there is certainly no road like the road home. BMW recently unveiled a special tribute to “The Road Home” gifted from their advertising agency, Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners (kbs+).

Filmed around Thanksgiving, kbs+ employees captured their personal experiences traveling home on mobile phones and video cameras. The result mixes over 50+ videos set to an original score through the eyes of a holiday traveler.

Recognizing immediately the universal message and human connection of the piece, BMW quickly got behind the idea of releasing the film. Just launched online this week, BMW will also air a 60-second TV version of the spot nationally in the coming weeks.

Ad Guy Creates NHL Boycott "Just Drop It" Viral Campaign

Hockey fan and commercial director (in that order), Steve Chase, is one of the three hockey fanatics behind the trending hockey boycott viral "Just Drop It." Frustrated by the recent lockout and the threat of more games on the chopping block, Chase along with fellow hockey buddies Christian Lalonde (a former pro player) and Mike Devlin (Creative Director/EVP of DraftFCB in NY), came up with the concept of making a simple video asking fans to boycott the NHL.

What was once just an idea between friends is becoming an overnight international success. The grass-root campaign called "Just Drop It," asks hockey fans to take a pledge and boycott one NHL game for every one game the league takes away after Dec 21. The boycott goes beyond game attendance and urges fans not to purchase any merchandising or watch televised games.

Media in the US and Canada have already shown their support by posting the video on
their web pages and airing interviews with Chase. Hockey is in Chase's blood. An avid player and supporter of the minor league teams as well, Chase directed a campaign for hockey team Allen Americans. See the all the Allen Americans spots here.

Team owner and NHL superstar Steve Duchesne approached Chase to create and direct the work. The resultant commercials masterfully underline how hockey players possess a passion for the game like no other. Recently quoted as "welcoming the challenge of creating ads in the digital culture," Chase wasted no time and let his passion and conscience drive him.

Just Drop It's Statement: Visit their Facebook Fan page to join the cause. [link]
The NHL and the players union have once again insulted the very people who pay their salaries. We the fans have the power to make them listen by taking the Just Drop It pledge. For every game they cancel after December 21st, we will boycott an equal number of games. They cancel 10, we boycott 10. No tickets, no TV, no merchandise. If you want to be heard go to our Facebook page and "like" us to pledge. You can also post your own pledge video. Make them JUST DROP IT!

Merry Christmas From The Sexy Bar Refaeli and Under Me

The lovely and very sexy Bar Refaeli takes a stroll in a Santa Claus suit through New York City in a new Christmas commercial for underwear maker under.me.
More images of Rafaeli in UnderMe underwear below.

"Twas weeks before Christmas and all through the City
A Supermodel Santa wandered, looking quite pretty.

After a long day of spreading comfort and joy,
She opened a box from her favorite boy.

To her surprise it filled her with glee,
The box was filled with her favorite things from under.me"

Dad Goes One on One With The Green Giant In A New Ad

General Mills and The Jolly Green Giant are back in a new ad with the big guy playing in a pick up game of basketball.

The TV Commercial Ad titled Pick Up Game was done by Saatchi & Saatchi, New York for Green Giant Frozen Vegetables and Steamers. The Taste Is Giant.

Creative Credits:

Client: General Mills/Green Giant
Title: "Pick Up Game"
Ad Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, New York
Animation: Calabash Animation, Chicago
Creative Director: Wayne Brejcha
Executive Producer: Sean Henry

The Aussie Burger Urge Is So Intimately Intense Their Mailing Out Condoms Just In Case

Australian burger restaurant "Burger Urge has created a controversial marketing campaign by mailing out condoms inscribed with the tagline, "get intimate with our new premium beef."

Urge owner Sean Carthew has unsurprisingly received a fair share of complaints, at least one from a parent concerned that a child might find the condom. Others promised never to patronize Burger Urge. Carthew defended the his ad campaign, saying that the eatery has "some big franchise competitors and we're a small business... We're just trying to be a little bit creative about how we can market."

Burger Urge certainly isn't backing off on the campaign, judging from their website and facebook page many comments appear to be more positive, with some questioning the effectiveness of the gimmick.

I personally don't mind the it, I found the image of the woman licking the cow's face that you'll see as soon as you visit their website, with the text telling you to get more intimate with their beef a bit more bothersome.

Oh wait it's Premium Beef, that makes the thought of bestiality so much easier to digest.

Brand Logo Tricks - LG Conversion

Fun with logo's, LG. via: The Smarmy Bum

Google Maps for iPhone Is Here - Web/Ad Film

Finally! Google brings their Maps App to iPhone and introduces the fact with a very Apple-Like video.

So all you iPhone users who have been lost trying to find your way back from where ever Apple sent you can cheer because It's Here, go download the Google Maps App and be home in time for Christmas. http://maps.google.com/helloworld

Before everyone starts asking, the song and music is by The Hundreds and Thousands, song title is "Here We Go."

How big a deal is this? Well judging from the comical but very truthful comments being posted on the video's YouTube page...it's a huge deal.

D Love Is Back In The BBC Christmas Advert Spreading The Love

The little evangelist of BBC's Digital Radio, the legendary D Love is back spreading the love this Christmas in sweet new commercial simply entitle "D Love". In it the doctor of love educates a husband on what his wife really wants this year under the tree, with lines like "Can you romance a lady to the sounds of a toaster Clive?" and "it's smooth sounds will make her go weak at the knees" it wasn't hard to convince Clive to forget about that toaster.

Credits:
Client: BBC/Digital Radio
Creative Ad Agency: RKCR/Y&R London
Production: Red Bee Media and The Sweet Shop
Director: Peter Martin
Executive Creative Director: Toby Talbot
Art Director: Al Brown
Copywriter: Algy Sharman
Producer: Joanna Yeldham
Account Director: Charlie Smith
Account manager: Ben Boyles

Tell Me Family - Hallmark 2012 Holiday Ad

The Hallmark greetings commercial for holiday's this year captures the spirit of the holidays through a series of disarmingly simple vignettes in which people express their desire to connect with family and friends.

Credits:

Client: Hallmark
Agency: Leo Burnett
Production: Madheart
Country: United States of America
Director: Jan Gleie
Executive Creative Director: Jeanie Caggiano
Creative Director: Matt Miller
Creative Director: phil Jungmann
Copywriter: Adam Ferguson
Agency Producer: Ray Swift
Lisa Phillips, executive producer (Madheart)

"Keep the Merry! Dump the Myth" Controversial Billboard In Times Square

The New Jersey American Atheists proudly boasted about the launch of their controversial Winter Billboard Campaign in recently erected in New York's Times Square.

Atheists Share the True Meaning of the Holidays with Times Square Billboard

Cranford, NJ—American Atheists’ latest billboard, located in the heart of New York City, is set to launch on December 11, 2012. Strategically positioned in Times Square (across from the M&M store), the billboard will display images of Santa and Jesus with the message, “Keep the merry! Dump the myth!”

David Silverman, President of American Atheists stated, “We know that a large population of ‘Christians’ are actually atheists who feel trapped in their family's religion. If you know god is a myth, you do not have to lie and call yourself 'Christian' in order to have a festive holiday season. You can be merry without the myth, and indeed, you should.”

Mr. Silverman continued, “We encourage people to be honest with themselves and their families this year. If you don't believe in god, tell your family—honesty is the greatest gift, and they deserve it.”

Teresa MacBain, Communications Director and a former pastor stated, “The true beauty of the season—family, friends, and love—have nothing to do with the gods of yesteryear. Indeed, the season is far more enjoyable without the religious baggage of guilt and judgmentalism. Dump the myth and have a happy holiday season.”

The billboard will remain in Times Square from December 11 through January 10, 2013.

The ad is the latest in holiday-themed billboards put up by the group every year. In 2011, American Atheists posted a variety of ads as part of a “Myth” campaign in three states with images of Santa, Jesus, Greek god Poseidon, and the Devil with the phrase, “37 million Americans know MYTHS when they see one.”

The Catholic League has battled it out with Silverman's group in the past, even posting opposing signs on each end of the Lincoln Tunnel in 2010. But Catholic League spokesman Bill Donohue said Silverman went too far this year.

"This year it's different," he said. "This is vile. When you depict Jesus on the cross with a crown of thorns, this is exploitative. We as Christians never harass, intimidate or insult atheists. But they can't seem to say, 'We simply disagree with you.' They have to insult us."

via: Fox News

Giants Victor Cruz Gives Teammate A Fishing Hat For Christmas In Latest Foot Locker Ad

In the new Foot Locker Holiday ad, NFL stars Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks show off the difference between a good and bad Christmas gift.

Credits:

Creative Ad Agency: BBDO, New York
Chief Creative Officer: David Lubars
Senior Creative Director: Chris Beresford-Hill
Senior Creative Director: Dan Lucey
Copywriter: Alex Taylor
Art Director: Jason Stefanik
Executive Producer: Anthony Curti
Senior Producer: Tricia Lentini
Production Company: O Positive
Director: David Shane
Executive Producer: Ralph Laucella
Line Producer: Ken Licata
Edit House: Mackenzie Cutler
Editor: Ian Mackenzie
Assistant Editor: Brendan Hogan
Visual Effects House: Schmidgital & Hornet Inc.
Audio Mixer: Tommy Juacarone

WestJet Surprise Christmas Flash Mob

Maybe we've seen enough Flash Mob campaigns to make us want to stab our eyes out with dull pencils dipped in melted Skittles, but just one more and I promise this one is good.



WestJet Airlines flash-mobbed an airport lounge-full of late-night travelers at Calgary International Airport with carols, Santa, elves and, from the looks of it, a bit of a giveaway. The red eye to Toronto has probably never been so sparkly.

WestJet says it will donate flights to “a family in need” once the video reaches 25,000 views which it did very easily already.

via: Marketing Mag.

Kmart "I'll Take Three OMG" Holiday Ad

Kmart "I'll Take Three OMG" holiday ad campaign...the best thing about this is the music. Song is Carol of the Bells by the musical artist Asia Bryant.

Credits:
Ad Agency: DraftFCB, Chicago.

JBL - The Ear Of The Tornado

New ad for JBL, "Ear of the Tornado" by ad agency Doner.

This spot is nice but nothing beats the classic Maxell commercial from the 80's "Blown-Away," you can view that beauty right over HERE.


Credits:
Advertising Agency: Doner, Detroit, USA
Creative Director: Murray White, Eben Mears, Anh Vu
Production Company: Psyop

The Turkey Whisperer for a Paxo Christmas

Paxo has cherished Christmas for over 100 years, and is looking forward to helping everyone celebrate this festive season yet again. The advert features one Thomas Vasey of the Vasey Turkey Farm, who takes advantage of the genuine phenomenon that when you shout at a flock of turkeys they answer you.

So, with the help of McCann London, they’ve created a darkly funny online commercial where even turkeys can’t wait to be stuffed with Paxo at Christmas.
The film, directed by Steve Reeves at Another Film Company, was shot for real on a genuine free range turkey farm and uses the hilarious phenomenon where if you shout at a flock of turkeys, they will answer you in a volley of gobbles.
In the ad, a Paxo representative disguised as a turkey stands up in front of a barn full of the birds and addresses them like a political leader at a rally. And with his masterful oration skills, he manages to convince them to vote for Christmas.
Everyone’s looking forward to a Paxo Christmas. Everyone.

‘The Turkey Whisperer’ will run online and though social media channels from December 3rd.

Javier Gomez, Art Director at McCann London, said: “I have been fascinated by turkeys and their gobbling for years.”

Credits:
Creative Ad Agency - McCann, London
Copywriter – Mike Oughton
Art Director – Javier Gomez
Agency Producer – Claire Amos
Director – Steve Reeves
Producer – Tim Marshall
DOP – Oliver Schofield
Editor – Scott Crane @ The Quarry
Sound – Tim Sutton, Craft
Post Production - Craft

2012 Google Zeitgeist The Year In Review

Google this morning released its annual “Zeitgeist 2012: Year in Review” list and accompanying video that looks back at the most popular and fastest rising search terms of the year. To create the video, for the third year in a row, Google tapped LA-based creative agency, Whirled, and the company’s founder, Scott Chan as director.

The goal of the Zeitgeist videos is to connect with people through the story and emotion of the year’s highlights, which in 2012 includes news making events and culture across politics, sports, pop culture, music and more that range from Felix Baumbarter’s supersonic free fall, the Olympics, elections around the world, Hurricane Sandy to pop music sensations, all in a less than three minutes. The Zeitgeist videos for 2010 and 2011, also created by Whirled, have become two of the most watched videos from Google.

The 2011 Google Zeitgeist has had over 8 million views, see it HERE.

1.2 trillion searches in 146 languages, What did the world search for in 2012?
Visit Google's 2012 Zeitgeist here http://google.com/zeitgeist

Credits:
LA-based creative agency Whirled.
Directed by Scott Chan.

Victoria's Secret Holiday 2012 "Favorite Things" Ad - Extended Cut

Enjoy the new Victoria's Secret 2012 Holiday "Favorite Things" TV commercial celebrating the VS holiday collection. This extended cut aired exclusively during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and features models: Barbara Palvin, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, Erin Heatherton, Lindsay Ellingson Doutzen Kroes ( see more of her below).

The music is by Brie Stoner, song title is "My Favorite Things."

Come behind the scenes with Victoria Secret model Doutzen Kroes and the shoot at beautiful home in Newport RI. where the commercial was filmed.



Haven't had enough of the ladies yet? Well how about watching the VS models attempting to sing "Deck The Halls"?



Images and video property of VS.

The Santa Slide and Fall Samsung Galaxy and Note TV Ads

Samsung just keeps on rolling along with "The Next Big Thing" ad campaign, their newest commercial for Galaxy S III and Note II feature a picture perfect family and Santa Claus falling off the staircase banister.

Miss Representation Calls Out Sexist Big Brands

Miss Representation calls out big brands: Carl's Jr., Axe, Go Daddy, Teleflora, Hello Kitty, Dolce & Gabbana, Fiat, Victoria's Secret, Svedka, American Apparel, Mentos, Burger King, Smirnoff, and even Barbie in an ad campaign to elimainate sexism in media and advertising.

According to Miss Representation the media did not represent women well in 2012. A statement posted on their website states that "Miss Representation is committed to ending sexism in media, but 2012 was a rollercoaster year for the representation of women, with inspiring highs and frustrating lows".

Shall we go back in time ladies? To a happier time? Let's do that shall we....