by Amy Corr on Oct 15, 3:31 PM
If you are not a fan of Taylor Swift or adorable kittens, do not watch this ad for Diet Coke. There is so much sweetness in "Kittens" with Swift -- including her new feline, Olivia Benson (named for Mariska Hargitay's character on "Law and Order: SVU"), more kittens and whatever is used to sweeten Diet Coke -- that it might be overwhelming for some. But not me. "Kittens" opens with Swift sipping a Diet Coke and playing with the adorable Olivia. Each time Swift takes a swig of Diet Coke, though, more …
by Amy Corr on Oct 15, 3:00 PM
Life is filled with challenges big and small, like finding the perfect headphones that stay put, even when you sweat. I'm still on this journey, but after watching a TV spot for Skullcandy's line of sport headphones, I might give them a try. The ad follows a day in the life of Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as he trains for the upcoming season. There's more to basketball than practicing on the court. Irving trains hard off the court, doing push-ups, kettle bell swings and TRX. He chooses pain …
by Amy Corr on Oct 15, 3:00 PM
Dos Equis' Most Interesting Man always has smart advice to offer, even when it comes to Halloween. In a 15-second spot, he gives his opinion of masquerade parties: "Sometimes it's best to be yourself. This is not one of those times."
by Amy Corr on Oct 15, 3:00 PM
Random iPad App of the week: Just in time for Halloween,
Pepperidge Farms' Goldfish characters have a mystery to solve with "The Case of the Mystifying Mummy." This is the third interactive storybook in the series, and is available for free in the App Store. Parents and kids can read the story, play games and search for clues along with Finn and the mystery squad (Brooke, Gilbert and Xtreme).
Geometry Global created the app.
Download it here.
by Amy Corr on Oct 14, 4:32 PM
A slow-motion horse, a lost iguana and mystery-solving goldfish. Let's launch!
by Amy Corr on Oct 13, 4:40 PM
Gatorade created a love letter to Landon Donovan, who is retiring at the end of this year's MLS season. In "LegenD," every soccer player, regardless of his ability, becomes Landon Donovan. Each player mimics part of Donovan's penalty game ritual, from bending down by the ball and staring at the goal post to making the sign of the cross. Once the practice is complete, it's time to score a goal... hopefully. Donovan scores, as do his fans. "Inspired by a legend," closes the ad,
seen here and created by
TBWA\Chiat\Day LA. …
by Amy Corr on Oct 10, 4:25 PM
Budweiser ads have majestic Clydesdales, while a campaign for Strongbow Hard Apple Cider has a slow-motion horse named Brian. "Cider at Its Bestest" debuted Oct. 1 and it's certainly the quirkiest ad for hard cider that I've seen. Created by Droga5, the 60-second spot marks the brand's launch in the U.S. "Slow Motion Horse" features a couple walking barefoot on the beach, close to sunset. The couple is relaxed, carefree and enjoying a glass of Strongbow over ice. The night is memorable for another reason: Brian, the slow-motion horse. When Brian is …
by Amy Corr on Oct 9, 4:46 PM
Dodge pays homage to its company founders John and Horace Dodge with a fictional tale and a sneak peak at the 2015 Dodge Challenger. The brothers founded the company more than 100 years ago, and their spirit is kept alive in "Ballroom."
by Amy Corr on Oct 8, 5:03 PM
This is the kind of kid you want on your side if something goes awry. When Kevin's pet iguana Ralph goes missing, he doesn't just tack up a handful of fliers in his neighborhood, he uses every
HP product he can get his hands on to bring his beloved iguana home. First, he starts with a
20-second video, where he holds up a flier of Ralph and asks viewers to use the hashtag #FindRalph if they see or find him. We see the lengths Kevin goes to in finding Ralph in …
by Amy Corr on Oct 8, 2:09 PM
Zumba classes looks like a lot of fun, but I'm hesitant to attempt because of my two left feet. The company recently
redesigned its website with a user-friendly homepage that allows Zumba devotees to shop for gear and find the perfect class. Designed by
Huge, the new Zumba.com could not be more easy to navigate. Besides the comparisons of local Zumba classes and instructors, health and nutritional tips are provided, as well as product reviews for every product available to help consumers choose what's ideal for them. I'll be shopping for …