By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Sep 30, 2008
Television commercials for PomX Iced Coffee are weird, but because I have a warped sense of humor, I really like them. Am I alone in this? Below are the 2 commercials that have been aired so far. I prefer the... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Sep 29, 2008
Suze Orman, financial guru, is the new face of the Got Milk? Mustache campaign. Times are tough in the US, and it makes sense that advertisers will now start trying to capitalize on consumers desire to save money. "In... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Sep 27, 2008
The "pro" high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) ads have been airing on television for the last month, sponsored by The Corn Refiners Association and promoting SweetSurprise.com - as in (I suppose), you'd be surprised that HFCS isn't as bad as... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 29, 2008
Dr Pepper launched a new ad campaign on July 28, 2008, featuring the most famous doctors of pop culture, like Dr. J and Dr. Frasier Crane among others. Dr Pepper is joining forces with pop culture's biggest [fake] doctors to... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 28, 2008
When I mentioned the Snickers Speed Walker Ad featuring Mr.T here, I mentioned that I thought the ad might be pulled because of a "speed walker revolt." Turns out I was right - sort of. Instead of speed walkers being... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 22, 2008
Spotted at Media Bistro AgencySpy Blog: This interesting ad for Oreos is on a mall's glass elevator. The glass of milk is stationary and the Oreo is on the moving elevator, so that when the elevator reaches the bottom floor,... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 14, 2008
There is a new Snickers ad featuring Mr. T. featuring the catchphrase "Get Some Nuts" and "I Pity You Fool." In the latest ad, Mr T pulls alongside a man in tight yellow shorts who is speed walking and growls:... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 11, 2008
Saw this commercial over at Fast Food News. It's a Japanese television commercial for Burger King's Triple Whopper. It's a little creepy, but not as bas as the super-weird "King" ads. Why does BK like these "give you nightmares"... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 3, 2008
I think I like the first one more. There's another YouTube vid below of someone recreating the ad - and getting a free meal because of it. Too cute!... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jul 2, 2008
The UK Food Standards Agency GermWatch is an initiative to help educate consumers food safety. With all the recent recalls in the US, we might need to do something like this.... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jun 27, 2008
Heinz is inthe middle of a controversy over the showing of an ad for their Deli Mayo, featuring a guy on guy kiss, and I personally think they are loving it. Here's the summary & an update of the unfolding... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jun 26, 2008
I loved the tricks, and for some reason a lime head with arms and legs didn't creep me out. There's a rumor that the "Lime Dude" is Eric Kosten, the famous skateboarder. Here's another featuring "Limey" There's another rumor... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jun 24, 2008
As we previously reported, the UK Advertising Standards Agency received almost 200 complaints about the Heinz Deli Mayo ad which features 2 men in a relatively tame goodbye kiss. Apparently, Heinz didn't expect such a negative response, and less... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jun 22, 2008
There have been over 175 complaints to the UK Advertising Standards Agency after this Heinz commercial aired on June 18. The ad features a common domestic scene of one parent preparing lunch for the kids while the other parent... continue reading »

 

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Jun 15, 2008
V8 V Fusion is a delicious blend of fruit and vegetable juices. Each 8 ounce serving actually provides a serving (1/2 cup) of vegetables AND fruits. It has gotten rave reviews everywhere, but when this TV commercial started showing,... continue reading »