Tag Archives: Advertising

A Valentine’s Day apology

Okay I admit it. The sight of another red rose or pink advert might make me want to die a slow, painful death. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day. No, it’s not an excuse to throw every single cliche  known to man onto a poster. So thank you Droga5 for Puma Hardchorus. This hilarious piece of digital [...]

The last place you want to go?

As a Copywriter, I think it is my duty to comment on the latest adverts from Dixons. I adore them. By openly acknowledging Dixons as ‘The last place you want to go’ in the strapline, it cleverly echoes consumers’ perceptions. As the meaning of the ad sinks in, you first feel guilty for your negative [...]

Seeing things?

When I was a student at university I would constantly dream of getting my first advert published in a magazine. I was so excited about the prospect of seeing my own ideas and words in ink, I didn’t even consider how advanced media technologies would be by then. The first ever video advertisement will be [...]

Got the munchies?

“I am floating on cream and fudges pieces. The giraffe seems unconcerned. He smiles and continues to read the newspaper. On I stride on toffee cookies and brown sugar. Wallowing. The red queen offers vanilla and almonds. The universe opens and swallows me whole.” Was the Copywriter responsible on dissociatives or just having a good [...]

Once you click you can’t stop

How often do you come across a banner advert that’s worth talking about? Worth smiling over? Or even worth clicking and clicking and clicking? Well the new, innovative banner ad from Pringles does just that. It keeps your attention by involving you in a one sided converstation from which you can’t turn away. I found [...]