I love Nike. I love the logo, I love the history of the brand and I love their constant, innovative focus on performance which is why it saddens me to say the following statement: Adidas just whooped them. The long-time rival stepped up and delivered a bright yellow knock out punch. Pictured to the left... Continue Reading →
I Am Not Creative.
I am not creative. I have ideas that come and go but I am too busy to ever actually fully realize them. I have the necessary tools in which to be creative and yet I don't utilize them. I am a creative failure. I am not creative. Through out my day I envision my ideas... Continue Reading →
More SUVs Please!
I love SUVs. I think they are sexy, metallic beasts that can take you from point A to be point B in impressive style. In my SUV I, like Arnold Schwarzenegger, will out-muscle you whenever I get the opportunity and on my high perch I continually lord over miniscule Mini-Coopers, Ford Mustangs and any other... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Ads of Super Bowl XLVII
What a Super Bowl. Heck yes I am referring to the game itself which was outstanding (Flacco?!?) but, as always, the talking points don't stop there. The evening will be remembered for Beyonce's knock-out-take-no-prisoners-don't-need-Jay-Z halftime performance, the 34 minute momentum shifting power outage that launched a million hilarious tweets, and, of course, the commercials. This... Continue Reading →
Ad Elves
When was the last time that you purchased something you needed? When was the last time that you purchased something you truly didn't need? When was the last time that you bought something you really couldn't afford? When was the last time that you, an intelligent consumer, bought something, anything, that you still can't explain... Continue Reading →
How Commercial!
A great advertisement, at its core, should be at all times intriguing, captivating and worthy of your undivided attention. Maybe you get pulled in by a catchy tune or witty phrase, or even a burst of light but regardless, once aware, you should be unable to look away. The necessary creativity that the advertiser must... Continue Reading →
What’s Next?
"I have one more question." Dennis the Menace What is the next big thing? By big, I mean, BIG big! We've enjoyed the wheel for a while now, electricity has been great, airplanes and rockets are still pretty unbelievable and the internet, well, has changed everything but that was so last year - what is... Continue Reading →
Pandora’s Box?
Today, the wait is over. Today, we finally have our answer. Today, the hype meets reality. Today, today is our independence day! Wait, wrong movie. Today, the dream I dreamed still lives! Ever since Facebook announced, then shrewdly and secretly promoted, that they have a major announcement coming, today has become a field day. By... Continue Reading →
Oscar Nom Noms!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cM3-uj3rOns Oscar season is officially here. Christmas has passed, the 2013 has begun and New Years resolutions are already struggling to stay afloat though none of if matters, not now. Though flawed, the Oscars have officially arrived by way of announcing the nominees. I enjoy this "season" immensely since I am that guy who enjoys... Continue Reading →