Sonic’s Two Guys Are Back!

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The “Two Guys” who were Sonic Drive In’s spokesmen a few years ago are back.


Chevrolet Selects Rote 66 Ad Contest Winner

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So chevrolet, much like Doritos, did the whole consumer-created commercial thing this year for the Super Bowl.


IBM’s Smarter Planet Campaign Focuses on Smarter Analytics

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IBM is out with a new set of Smarter Planet commercials which focus on the company’s smarter analytics.


McDonald’s Pits Lumberjack Against Farmer in Sandwich Showdown

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This is kind of interesting. A new TBWA Paris-created commercial for McDonald’s France pits a lumberjack against a farmer in an increasingly ridiculous competition of skills.


The Shocking Truth About Old Spice’s Isaiah Mustafa

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Have we got some news for you!


First Ever Barbie Ad — A simpler time to be sure.

I love the jingle, I love the look of the thing, I love the fact that the big voice announcer-style is STILL with us. Saw it here.

Dirt Devil: Exorcised.

Great spot. Great homage. Great production. And gee whiz, did I get a — wait for it — product benefit in there? I think I did. Thanks to Mumaw for pointing it out.

Starbucks Launches Mermaid Escort Service

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Well. We weren’t sure at first and we were kind of stunned to see it. But what other conclusion could we draw after seeing the new Starbucks logo?


Fragrance Celebrates Beauty of the Curve

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Curve. It’s a simple word. Yet a curve can be a very powerful thing.
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PETA Warns PR Firms to Steer Clear of Ringling Brothers

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Using a photo from former Ringling Brothers elephant trainer Sam Haddock, PETA ran an ad in this week’s edition of PR News urging public relations agencies to stay away.
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Nike Loves Men Who Love Sex

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Everyone loves sex, right? But, damn, it can get you into so much trouble sometimes.
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Logo Liked, Bad Work Costs More Than Good

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Though many hate it, we kinda like the new United Airlines/Contenental logo.
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If Only Benjamin Moore Were As Good As It Claimed

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Branding is a powerful thing. Benjamin Moore used to be my paint of choice.
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Coke Gets Stylish with Karl Lagerfeld

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If you can get over the fact, Coke is just unhealthy sugar water to which the entire human race is seemingly addicted, then you might be able to enjoy a modicum of excitement for the new limited edition Coca-Cola Light packaging from Karl Lagerfeld.
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Cause Group Asks Ronald McDonald to Retire

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AgencySpy reports activist group Corporate Accountability International staged a “Retirement Party” protest outside a Chicago McDonald’s Wednesday afternoon.
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The King Hits Spring Break

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Looking as out of place as a polar bear on the Lost island, the King is, along with MTV, making his way to Spring Break
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Adidas Take House Party to the Street

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David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Whitney Port, Jeremy Scott, Adrienne Bailon, Stan Smith, Franz Beckenbauer and others appear in this Sid Lee produced long form ad for adidas
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Victoria’s Secret Wants to Know if You Love Your Body

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Ladies, do you love your body? Victoria’s Secret wants to know.
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Volvos Get Naughty

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What with its heritage as the vehicle for preppy, suburban families, “naughty” is the last word that comes to mind when thinking of a Volvo.
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KLM Levitates, Toyota Won’t Stop Advertising

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While the dude probably has an incredibly string piece of mettle running up his pant leg, this levitation stunt by Dutch magician Ramana for KLM is impressive.
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