Archive for May, 2009

We usually take the time to talk about new and innovative things that are happening on the marketing side. Today, something else caught our attention. The following commercial was created for Europride 2009 and has been airing online and parts of Europe since March. Kudos to TBWA for creating a tasty and comical ad. Finally, [...]

Now we can all sleep safe at night knowing that Homer and his friends are securing our border… Fox aired the Simpon’s season finale this Sunday and they decided to focus their attention on an issue that has a lot of debate surrounding it – immigration and border control. In this episode, we see how [...]

We know it does and Schweepes is hoping that you do too… Just released via the online circuit Schweppes – thanks to Mother – is unveiling their new campaign “Experience Matters.” In this satyrical ad we see how a London Bloke uses his modern day wit and humor to grab a seat on the train…does [...]

A new story in CNN.com highlights the importance of diversity in these times of economical unease. Citing Ken Gronbach, author of “The Age Curve: How to Profit from the Growing Demographic Trend.” the story says that in a way “Latinos have saved our country, they represent 14 percent of the population but 25 percent of [...]

The race between Mac and Microsoft over users is one of the most fascinating advertising clashes of our time. It reminds me of an epic creative battle. Well, I might be exaggerating but it’s gain a lot of attention. It’s mostly due not only to the stature of these brands, but also because people have [...]

Louis CK. An eloquent reminder of how spoiled we are.

It’s not good to talk about yourself, but when you get an award with radio, you have to share it with the world. Tecate. Con carácter.

a newspaper says “sorry”

Posted: May 7, 2009 by tricicloxido in Marketing
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It really takes a lot of guts for a brand to say sorry. Some of them do, like in this campaign for The Evening Standard in the UK. Commisioned by McCann Erickson London Should Financial Companies and Auto Makers take note?

the McDonalds picadilly sign

Posted: May 7, 2009 by tricicloxido in Marketing

In London, a recently launched interactive sign invites people to play, while doing what they do the most when in Picadilly Circus – take pictures. Look, aim, snap, shot.

What’s this? Hollywood wants to portray Latinos in a different light? Why? For the longest time it seems that Hollywood and the main media was mostly concerned with showcasing Latinos/Hispanics in only stereotypical roles. Our women were only good so long as they played seductive roles while men were casted as machista usually playing the [...]