Gillette unveils TV ad with Woods, Henry and Federer

LONDON – Gillette has unveiled its first TV campaign with Tiger Woods, Thierry Henry and Roger Federer, after parting company with David Beckham last year.

Saatchis keeps Sony Ericsson in Asia

LONDON – Sony Ericsson has awarded its US$160 million global advertising and communications account to McCann Erickson London, displacing incumbent Saatchi & Saatchi, however the Publicis Groupe agencies will continue to handle the telco giant’s advertising in Asia Pacific.

JWT bolsters Always and inks Glendinning deal

SHANGHAI – JWT China subsidiary Always has named Yve Van Thorenburg to lead the agency.

Chris Bosh-Generated Content

Chris Bosh plays basketball for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors (he’s a star forward.) But while he plays basketball in Canada, he’s originally from Texas. And this video, designed to get fans to vote for him in the All-Star Balloting, is an homage to the auto dealer commercials he saw while watching late-night TV back in the Lone Star State.

Bosh claims the spot cost him all of $20 (for the cowboy hat) and it’s admittedly hilarious- Bosh is a natural ham. And while I don’t usually approve of CGC (consumer generated content) I’m very happy to recommend this CGC (Chris Bosh-generated content.)

Props to him as well for having the insight to make this and post it on YouTube, where it’s already garnered close to 400,000 hits.

Teacher Suspended After Students See Her in Racy Ad

How many times have you done something you’ve regretted? Perhaps more that a few if you’re the average human being. Thankfully though, for most, these regrets don’t end up on YouTube for all to see…including your employer. This isn’t…

Thurlow departs Universal McCann

SINGAPORE – Jonathan Thurlow is departing his role as SVP and deputy regional director of Universal McCann after 10 years with the agency in Singapore.

Friends of the Earth: The sticky poster

Friends of the Earth: The sticky poster

Advertising Agency: JWT, Hong Kong
Creative Directors: Steven Lee, Kwong Chi Kit
Art Directors: Fei Leung, Arthur Tse
Copywriters: Jesse Wong, Yee Mui Cheung
Production: Jimmy Pong
Released: September 2007

iamseeking4seeking.com: Team

iamseeking4seeking.com: Team

Advertising Copywriter: S4S, USA
Published: January 2008

iamseeking4seeking.com: Looks

iamseeking4seeking.com: Looks

Advertising Copywriter: S4S, USA
Published: January 2008

iamseeking4seeking.com: Assistant

iamseeking4seeking.com: Assistant

Advertising Copywriter: S4S, USA
Published: January 2008

iamseeking4seeking.com: Good

iamseeking4seeking.com: Good

Advertising Copywriter: S4S, USA
Published: January 2008

iamseeking4seeking.com: Blow

iamseeking4seeking.com: Blow

Advertising Copywriter: S4S, USA
Published: January 2008

Gibes & Barnes: Train

Gibes & Barnes: Train

Authentic military jackets. Right down to the stitching.
Bullet holes not included.

Advertising Agency: Hammerhead Advertising, Hoboken, USA
Creative Directors: Todd McVey, John Perls
Art Director / Illustrator: Elias Kotsias
Copywriter:John Perls
Photographer:Ken Thurlbeck
Retoucher: Mark Beckelman

Gibes & Barnes: Mushroom cloud

Gibes & Barnes: Mushroom cloud

Authentic military jackets. Right down to the stitching.
Burning fuel smell extra.

Advertising Agency: Hammerhead Advertising, Hoboken, USA
Creative Directors: Todd McVey, John Perls
Art Director / Illustrator: Elias Kotsias
Copywriter:John Perls
Photographer:Ken Thurlbeck
Retoucher: Mark Beckelman

Gibes & Barnes: Planes

Gibes & Barnes: Planes

Authentic military jackets. Right down to the stitching.
Shrapnel fragments not available.

Advertising Agency: Hammerhead Advertising, Hoboken, USA
Creative Directors: Todd McVey, John Perls
Art Director / Illustrator: Elias Kotsias
Copywriter:John Perls
Photographer:Ken Thurlbeck
Retoucher: Mark Beckelman

Celebs Attempting Viral – Will Ferrell Offers Shark as Contest Prize

Will Ferrell continues to use the internet to leverage his personal brand. A little while ago we mentioned he was posting his own videos on YouTube to supplement the TV shows and movies he’s become famous for, and now he’s trying his own hand at creating a viral contest online.

As part of the Funn…

Post-it: Picture

Post-it: Picture

Call him for you next movie, his name is Marlon Brando.
Super Sticky, with long lasting adhesive.

Advertising Agency: Epi Grey, Dominican Republic
Creative Director: Raúl Portorreal
Art Director: Giselle Navarrete
Copywriter: Raúl Portorreal
Photographer: Andy Gonzalez / Image Bank

Post-it: Tape

Post-it: Tape

This is the DEMO that we talked about.
Super Sticky, with long lasting adhesive.

Advertising Agency: Epi Grey, Dominican Republic
Creative Director: Raúl Portorreal
Art Director: Giselle Navarrete
Copywriter: Raúl Portorreal
Photographer: Andy Gonzalez / Image Bank

Post-it: Book

Post-it: Book

I hope you enjoy it, this is my recent work.
Super Sticky, with long lasting adhesive.

Advertising Agency: Epi Grey, Dominican Republic
Creative Director: Raúl Portorreal
Art Director: Giselle Navarrete
Copywriter: Raúl Portorreal
Photographer: Andy Gonzalez / Image Bank

Teknograd Mac Support: Skull

Teknograd Mac Support: Skull

Advertising Agency: 2008scandinavia, Oslo, Norway
Published: January 2008