Monday, February 23, 2009

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Lauer interviews Obama then appears in movie ad!

Matt Lauer, co-host of "Today," shows up in a advertisement for a new Will Ferrell movie--during the Super Bowl. Earlier, however, he interviewed President Obama during a pre-game program. The blurring of news and entertainment continues. See the story from TV Week and watch the ad:
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/02/lauers_appearance_in_super_bow.php

Monday, February 2, 2009

Promoting Cigarette Purse-Packs

USA Today reports a cigarette company is promoting Virginia Slims in a stylish pack--just right for slipping into a gal's purse.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-11-20-smoke_N.htm

A piece of gum sends powerful message?

Public Service Announcement needs to get to the point more quickly? Check out the PSA here:
http://www.adgabber.com/video/chewing-gum-delivers-powerful

And now, advertising on escalators

A Norwegian airline tries advertising on escalator steps. Too much?
http://blog.aapglobal.com/2009/01/26/avinor-aims-to-the-sky-with-aapsteps/