Sunday, February 20, 2011

JACKPOT! Some ADDY Recap

JACKPOT!!

Well, as you all know it's ADDY's week finally! And to honor it, I went on a search for some different award show themes around the country. While in pursuit of some creative ideas in fun cities, I found a site that has a compilation of ADDY intro videos. This catalog of shorts has really gotten me psyched for the award ceremony on Monday night!

So if you have five minutes, (and I know you do) get off of facebook and watch Sasquatch rap about his hairy bottom; or maybe you want to watch children, similar to yourself who want to one day grow up and work in advertising. These videos are pretty great because surely, this is the ONE time that an agency can actually have full creative freedom with a project.

I hope for the best at this years award show. Hats off to everyone who busted their butts to make it happen.

Cheers!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Super Bowl 2011

I must admit, I found myself a little disappointed this year when it came to concept quality. There were only a handful that I found 'good'. I find myself having this thought every year. Here are the two best in my opinion, and I'll keep the jeers to myself.



I vote for Audi's "Release the Hounds" for one of the funniest this year. Far better than Hyundai Elantra ad narrated by Jeff Bridges. This one was pretty silly. I thought it was entertaining for our age demographic as well as really appealing to the older market who can afford a luxury car. This ad makes me wonder what these rich people did to get locked up in the big house (er, more like mansion)...

But I must say, I think my overall favorite was the VW Darthvader.



It's cute, simple, and crystal clear. A very realistic situation in such a household. Even those of us who are not parents get it and think it's funny and cute. One of the most original yet simple ads I've seen this Superbowl.