22Feb

Americans Pour Their Trust into Soft Drinks, Poll Reveals

Consumers, Statistics, Survey/Research

Who do Americans trust more these days – J.P. Morgan or Dr. Pepper?
If you’re employed by the soft drink industry, then raise your glass. Because when it comes to peddling products one in three Americans may trust your advertising most.
A recent poll by Adweek Media/Harris Interactive asked participants to rank their trust in advertising messaging [...]

16Feb

Steak for Stock

Clever, Funny

I’ll admit it; I don’t eat red meat. But Smith & Wollensky ’s new ‘Steak for Stock’ campaign is pretty well seasoned…
The premier steakhouse is swapping out NYSE and NASDAQ stock bonuses for good grub. And it works.
Why?
Smith & Wollensky’s primary target is the fiscally fit carnivore who powers Wall Street.  The chain’s patrons [...]

08Feb

And our Favorite Super Bowl Ad Goes To…

Clever, Superbowl, TV Spot

Of all the ads to win our hearts during last night’s Superbowl who covets the smart thINKing prize this year?
One word: Google.
Google’s ” spot Parisian Love” had it all.  A fantastic “lede” that piqued our interest, sparked anticipation, an amazing yet practical story (that, smartly, also conveyed the Google story) and a memorable, heartfelt ending.  [...]

03Feb

Superbowl Ad Preview: Bud Light’s “Clothing Drive”

Clever, Hilarious, Superbowl, TV Spot

To the layperson, Superbowl Sunday means beer, football and friends.
But to us “creatives,” it means all eyes on the prize – a.k.a. the commercials.
Admittedly, we watch the game like freaks.  We savor every commercial in the same way those around us chow down on buffalo wings.  It’s the cross we bear for being “clever.”
This week, [...]