KFC "Busy People" (2015) :15 (USA)

Everybody’s busy. So eat fast food. Says Norm McDonald as Colonel Sanders.

KFC "The Real Colonel Sanders" (2015) :30 (USA)

First, Darrell Hammond revived Colonel Sanders for KFC. Now, Norm McDonald has taken the reigns, claiming Hammond wasn’t the real Colonel Sanders, but he is in fact, the real Colonel Sanders. It’s not really even weird, despite trying, because but it’s that meta form of advertising we’ve come to expect from W+K. So here’s a freebie for Portland: Do a crossover ad. Darrell hammond and Norm McDonald show up in their Colonel Sanders guises in the Old Spice commercials to tag team wrestle Terry Crews and Isaiah Mustafa. I’m sure there’s a new KFC scented-body wash as well. The kids will love it.

Tommee Tippee "Here's what to do with parenting advice" (2015) 1:00 (USA)

A lot of moms are overwhelmed by baby advice that is contradictory or meaningless or just plain stupid. So Tommee Tippee, a fast-growing brand of baby bottles, decided to help by showing you what to do with baby advice. They took a huge ton of it literally, hired a recycling facility, broke it down, and turned them into Tommee Tippee Advice Wipes. So now you can wipe your baby’s ass with those Dr Spock books.

KFC "celebrity Colonel" (2015) :30 (USA)

You can’t just grab any old Hollywood actor like Norm McDonald (or Darrell Hammond before him) and dress them up like Colonel Sanders, can you? I mean….

Pornhub – Premium Parmigiano-Reggiano – (2015) :30 (USA)

Pornhub - Premium Parmigiano-Reggiano - (2015) :30 (USA)
Pornhub are trying so hard to make “Pornhub premium” a thing that they’ve run afoul of a trademark. In this commercial, the man says that a Parmigiano-Reggiano he’s selected is the “Pornhub premium of cheese”. The idea is the same as in Pornhub Premium Wedding Dress and Pornhub Premium Real estate, but for one teeny detail; Parmigiano-Reggiano is a registered trademark, and you do not mess with other peoples trademarks. (Hear that, Adage?)

Parmigiano-Reggiano called the ad “not only distasteful and unacceptable, but offensive for our producers and their work” and further claimed that the video was “vulgarly aimed at making a profit from the exploitation of the fame gained by Parmigiano-Reggiano”.

Spokesman Igino Morini from Parmigiano-Reggiano made sure to point out the main problem: “In the advert they’ve used the term Parmigiano-Reggiano, not the term parmesan which can be used generically in the US”.

Pornhub has responded by censoring the ad on their youtube channel and calling it “banned”, bleeping the trademark in the dialogue. Much like how we handled that Sprite “blowjob” spec ad created by Max Isaacson at Greencard pictures when the trademark was defended. Starve a lawyer, respect a trademark.

Pornhub – Premium Real Estate – (2015) :30 (USA)

This isn’t just premium real estate, this is Pornhub premium real estate. You could get a dog. Just like in wedding dress, all you ever learn is that “Pornhub Premium” is somehow better, but now how it’s better. They’re trying to make Pornhub premium a bom chicka wah wah thing.

ESPN "This is SportsCenter: Ring" (2015) :30 (USA)

New England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski is the envy of his coworkers, kinda in the newest This is SportsCenter spot which also co-stars ESPN hosts Neil Everett, Stan Verrett and Kenny Mayne.
In it, the co-stars pretend to fawn over Gronkowski’s new Super Bowl XLIX bling. And then when he leaves they trash him because they are jelly.

Pornhub – Wedding Dress – (2015) :30 (USA)

Pornhub - Wedding Dress - (2015) :30 (USA)
Ah, and here I figured the “Pornhub premium” of wedding dresses would be the one, slightly dishevelled and torn, on the floor.

Pornhub has launched their premium service and are announcing it by attempting to make “Pornhub premium” a thing. I’m tempted to go all “stop trying to make fetch happen” on this, but I wouldn’t actually be all that surprised if it did happen. “This champagne, my friend, is the Pornhub premium of champagnes! *POPS CORK*” … Innuendo, you’ll never be able to escape it.

ESPN "The Message" (2015) 1:00 (USA)

Ohio State University’s Urban Meyer delivers the message to get people amped about ESPN’s College Football Playoff. Ohio State has the most at stake, you see as there are a lot of teams wanting to unseat them. For you college football nerds out there, we have a lot of visual eye candy symbolism. Like:

A real “crimson tide,” symbolizing the University of Alabama.
The University of Oregon Duck hosting a dinner party alongside several other mascots, with an “Eat Your Enemies” neon sign, a replica of one that hangs in Oregon’s athlete cafeteria.
Texas Christian University and Baylor University’s rivalry is symbolized in a long road of TCU-branded bear traps ready to intercept the Baylor Bears. The Fort Worth sign notes the short distance between the two schools.
The Michigan State Spartan phrenology bust symbolizes the obsession with winning and the plot to reverse last season’s losses against Oregon and Ohio State.
The Auburn University War Eagle makes an appearance in an animated scene which combines the school’s mascot with the tradition of papering Toomer’s Corner, dropping rolls on Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field, where the
team hopes to avenge last year’s loss.
Louisiana State University’s popular tiger mascot, Mike VI, appears with his sights set on the National Championship Trophy.
A chess board painted with the University of Tennessee’s iconic end zone design has them facing off against longtime rivals, the University of Georgia.
University of Southern California’s fans drag a massive Trojan horse to Rose Bowl stadium – a nod to the long standing cross-town rivalry with University of California, Los Angeles. ?
A khaki army represents Jim Harbaugh’s inaugural season as the head coach at his alma mater, the University of Michigan, and his quest to prove himself on a new playing field.
A wall of Mississippi State cowbells denotes the ubiquitous and distinctive sound heard at every MSU game.
The University of Notre Dame is represented by fans painting their shaved heads gold to mimic the signature golden dome as well as the team’s iconic helmets.

The final scene showcases several mascots lurking in the shadows, ready to make their move. They include: University of Arkansas’ Big Red, The Baylor Bear, Boise State University’s Buster Bronco, Clemson University’s Tiger, University of Florida’s Albert, Mississippi State’s Bully, University of Georgia’s Hairy Dawg, Georgia Institute of Technology’s Buzz, University of Kentucky’s Wildcat, University of Missouri’s Truman the Tiger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln’ s Herbie Husker, University of Oklahoma’s Boomer, The Oregon Duck, University of Mississippi’s Rebel Black Bear, University of South Carolina’s Cocky, UCLA’s Joe Bruin, Vanderbilt University’s Mr. Commodore and University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bucky the Badger.

I normally don’t copy press releases verbatim but since I don’t follow college football I figured I should get it right. Have to say even though i didn’t get all the references it’s a pretty impressive spot.

Hornitos Tequila – Road Trip #NotJustAnyAgaves – (2015) :30 (USA)

Hornitos Tequila - Road Trip #NotJustAnyAgaves - (2015) :30 (USA)
Hornitos have set up their agaves with a good looking blond and a neat topless car to go on an epic road trip. You can follow them on social media. Will this ad entire you to do that? My money is on “probably not”, but we’ll see.
While every tequila should be made using 100 percent “virgin” agaves, Hornitos Tequila went a step further and decided that a worldly or “experienced” agave is the best agave for your drinking pleasure. In this newly launched social media campaign created by innovative cross-cultural agency the community, the spirits brand made sure these agaves have some life experience before they are used to invigorate Hornitos Tequila. Using the hashtag #NotJustAnyAgaves, audiences can follow the adventures of these agaves across various social media platforms. Whether it is an agave speeding through the desert next to blonde driving a convertible, or jumping out of a plane to go skydiving, throughout the summer, Hornitos Tequila will add a little life experience to its agaves.

Samsung "PGA Championship App" (2015) :30 (USA)

Samsung debuted its PGA Championship commercial starring Paul Azinger. The ad announces the updated PGA Championship app, which allows fans at home to enjoy the Championship with live Marquee Group, Par-3 coverage, live scoring, player info, social discussion, and photo galleries.. There’s also exclusive content on the app that is only available to Samsung SUHD TV owners, including an “All-Access” PGA Championship content shot exclusively in 4K.

If you’r a golf aficionado, this is probably a big deal. If you’re like me and you aren’t a golf aficionado, then this app tells me I’d have exclusive ways to fall asleep.

NYAGV – #DisarmTheiPhone (2015) :60 (USA)

 NYAGV - #DisarmTheiPhone  (2015) :60 (USA)
BBH Interns are always doing something for a good cause (do they ever work on any other paying clients?) and this time they’re worked with New Yorkers Against Gun Violence (NYAGV) to bring you this film – a film that asks iPhone to get rid of the gun-emoji. Because out of sight out of mind? I’m not sure I follow the logic here.

Not sure what will happen when the iPhone is unarmed and us badass Android owners still carry an emoji-gun but if we ever end up in an emoji-Rap-text duel I’ll win. The NYAGV have written an open letter to Apple, and made it easy for you to tweet Tim Cook from their website. Leah Gunn Barrett, NYAGV Executive Director, said, “The gun emoji has taken root in our culture and our digital conversations. Let’s all call on Apple to get rid of the virtual gun and publicly join our call for universal background checks on all gun sales.”

Orleans coffee wants you to embrace the New Orleans lifestyle

Primarily serving the Gulf Coast region, Orleans Coffee is a full service wholesale provider to specialty coffee and tea markets across the South. On a daily basis, the company imports, roasts, and ships its coffees and signature blends to more than 200 coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels across a service area comprised of more than 12 states. We wanted to give them a print campaign that celebrates coffees place in our city’s unique culture. Along with a shout-out to fun-loving tourists in search of a cheap cold one on Bourbon Street.

Dell "2 in 1" (2015) :30 (USA)

This commercial stars Jenn McAllister, otherwise known as jennxpenn, a um, Youtube influencer. She’s influencing teens to visit California. Now she’s influencing teens to buy a Dell. This spot is so hyperactive it’s like they gave her a bunch of amphetamines before they started shooting. But hey, if the kids like it….

Let’s just hope her social media followers on don’t see her actual computer preference, which is decidedly not a Dell.

I’m uploading at the airport and it’s actually kind of working (pray) pic.twitter.com/a23nrA2lfN— Jenn McAllister (@jennxpenn) May 17, 2015

All in a days werk https://t.co/5flIVfWkwZ pic.twitter.com/LY9NBoFdjj— Jenn McAllister (@jennxpenn) May 1, 2015

First rule of Influencing: Always stay on brand.

RIFT "Water balloon" (2015) :30 (USA)

Tired of your boring old MMO? Then get a load of RIFT. This RPG is thumbing its nose at the community and telling them to wake the eff up and try something new.

RIFT "Firecracker' (2015) :30 (USA)

There are MMORPG’s and then there’s RIFT, an upstart in the category who is here to show you how MMO’s can really be.

RIFT "Waterbed" (2015) :30 (USA)

Not all MMO games are the same. Some are pretty freaking awesome. Some are here to upset the typical MMO category. Like RIFT.

Trulia "Humback whale" (2015) :30 (USA)

Find a home where you can be you. Especially if you like making humpback whale noises with your significant other.

Trulia "Warmth" (2015) :30 (USA)

Find a home where you can be you. In this case, families. Who like the warmth of the sun. And windows. A little too much.

Trulia "Board game" (2015) :30 (USA)

Fund a home where you can be you, dear nudist board game enthusiast.