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The world of advertising through the eyes of pop culture. Topics include TV advertisements, radio spots and Web ads.
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Pain is funny in Pepsi Max “I’m good” Super Bowl ad
Pepsi hypes its Pepsi Max diet cola in this Super Bowl ad keyed to men’s use of the phrase, “I’m good.” The commercial sticks to a tried-and-true formula that pain is funny. In it, various guys get: jammed in the back with a 2...
Not quite sure of the point with this SoBe ad
Pepsi’s SoBe brand continues its lizard themed ad trend with this odd 3-D commercial (shown is the 2-D version) featuring NFL stars Ray Lewis, Justin Tuck and Matt Light dancing in tights. The subdued monochrome ballet is kicked up a notch when...
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head venture out for Sunday drive
Bridgestone tires, the Super Bowl advertiser which last year brought us a series of screaming critters reacting to a car quickly maneuvering around a squirrel, centers this year’s spot around Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. The couple is going for a ...
Cars.com ad just mildly amusing
Cars.com tries to convince Super Bowl viewers to use its car buying service by telling the story of David Abernathy. The ad chronicles a list of examples of this fictional character displaying extreme confidence beginning with congratulating the doct...
Does Careerbuilder really need more job seekers in this economy?
Careerbuilder.com continues to show us how much existing jobs suck with this mediocre Super Bowl ad teaching us rules to tell if you need a new job (this version is an extended 60-second ad). Some of the signs include screaming in your car, dealing w...
Sick of your rhino or ostrich? Adopt a dog
This funny Super Bowl ad from Pedigree dog food tries to entice viewers into adopting a dog by showing what it’s like to own some, well, rather odd pets. We first see a woman holding a leash calling for “Rusty” to go for a walk. Rus...

