Advertising

I just wanted to share this really beautiful commercial directed by Johnny Kelly - I was surprised at the end who the advertiser was, and I dont want to give it away until you have seen the ad, but if you download the track on itunes (Willie Nelson cover of Coldplay’s Scientist) they will donate all the proceeds go to a foundation dedicated to creating a sustainable, healthful and equitable food future.

I love this example of cause marketing as it brings attention to the issue and the foundation by catching the consumer on a number of different levels – if you have sympathy for the cause, if you love the creative , if it is a restaurant you eat in or if you just love the song and want to buy it.

I hope this goes viral.

You can watch a cool behind the scenes video here.

 

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Best Superbowl Ad 2012…

Thumbnail image for Best Superbowl Ad 2012… by Sarah February 10, 2012

Unfortunately, the Superbowl disappointed this year in terms of ads. Everything was just a little mediocre – no stand out disruptive advertising as we have seen before – especially vs. my all time Superbowl faves – monster.com and google.com - seriously the latter makes me want to cry every time. Just realised my two favourites are .coms… [...]

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Mini Roadster…

by Sarah November 6, 2011

Many people would chose their next car based on the specs, but not me, and not many others as well. Car manufacturers and advertisers know that in 9/10 cases it is the aspiration that sells… and as a lover already of Mini, and Europe – I am bought into this one. Don’t care how many horse whatever [...]

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Advert Advent Calendar #12 Marks & Spencer

by Sarah December 12, 2010

Another Christmassy one to start the week… Marks & Spencer have launched their 2010 Christmas advertising campaign with a bevvie of stars. Comedian Peter Kay appears alongside Ana Beatriz Barros, Dannii Minogue, Twiggy, Lisa Snowdon, VV Brown and Jamie Redknapp in a rendition of the Bee Gees hit “Should be Dancing”, with the festive strapline, [...]

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Advert Advent Calendar #11 Old Spice

by Sarah December 11, 2010

Look at your man, now back to me, now back to your man, now back to me! Potentially the best campaign of 2010 – and recognised as such by the Cannes Lions Grand Prix. I am very proud that this is a P&G commercial and shows that we are getting there in the digital world [...]

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