Sunday, May 27, 2012

Back to the Start - Chipotle Animation Film (a green viral)


Amazing animation film I've gone a bit burritos over lately. Blame it on the soundtrack. 


AWESOME VIDEO for Chipotle Organic Burritos. Set to a memorable Coldplay track "The Scientist" sung by the legendary Willie Nelsonit won the Grand Clio Award, Film. ENJOY...



Great piece of film for an excellent "back-to-the-basics" business model #Green #EcoTech


Oscar Speech Rehearsal: I'd like to Thank the lovely Paula Nightingale. If she hadn't shared this award-winning clip on her LinkedIn profile, this blog post wouldn't have been possible. Thank you, Paula... wherever you are... Thank You! (Wave and exit stage amid thunderous applause as Oscar band plays uptempo...)


And because you (yes, you!) have been good to me all month, here's your reward. Take it away...

Thursday, April 26, 2012

London 2012 Olympic Games : 27 July - 12 August

Olympic Games - the world's biggest sporting event & celebration of skill and spirit


Official logo - London 2012 Olympics (27 July - 12 Aug)


Meet Wenlock and Mandeville - the official game mascots for London 2012


London Olympics (27 July-12 Aug, 2012) are coming. The announcements & ads have begun.







WARNING: This film may cause a lump in your throat, or make you choke with emotion!



Olympic Game logos over the years - LA, Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, Athens, Beijing...



Official logo for Rio 2016 Olympic Games


With that, I declare the excitement open. Let the (media) games begin. 




Here's a neat InfoGraphic from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the new yet closely linked relationship between sports and social media. To get all the updates on athletes, teams, events, games, follow the London Olympics on The Social Media Olympic Hub.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Mentos Chewing Gum - Funny ads from China (VIDEO)

These are what you call super-sticky ads. That's a fine compliment in today's cluttered world of commercial content. Silly-funny humour - just right for the target audience and spot on brand. End Result: Memorable, hilarious ads from China. Enjoy!

If you're still blowing wonky-shaped bubbles with your chewing gum, it's time you took a few tips from these talented, young Chinese workmates.


One day, when Hao Tu Chu met Chu Ing King in office...


Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. True!


How Chu Ing King won over his dream girl, Blu Me Wei...

Nissan Micra's Mega Bollywood-style Facebook Launch

Nissan India's Mega Bollywood-style promo for Micra starring heart-throb Ranbir Kapoor and 100 dancing cars. Remember to bring out the popcorn from the microwave before you hit PLAY!



Killer Formula : Bollywood Entertainment + Social Media marketing = Global Viral Hit + New Star of India

Clearly, this is more than an ordinary ad. It is the first big step for social media marketing in India. Using Facebook and YouTube, this is a mini Bollywood movie. Produced by AKQA, London, it was shot at Ramoji Film City Studio in Hyderabad. Here's the dope on the campaign in Fast Company: Nissan's Facebook-driven Bollywood extravaganza.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Viral Marketing at its best - TNT, Belgium (VIDEO)

A cool and clever ambient promo turned online/ TV ad.
Next time, you see a button on the street, beware!


This video hit 25 million+ views on YouTube in a week.

Here's the original bloglink from PandoDaily.
Thanks to DJPatil for finding this awesome commercial clip.

Acupunture :: Funny TV ad for Centraal Beheer Insurance

The first time you see this ad, it builds up to a great climax.
The second time you see it... it makes you laugh out loud :)


This TV commercial takes pain... to a new level. Hilarious story-telling. Excellent casting. Ace acting.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Happy Birthday, Chuck Norris - chopped up a few fun facts!






Dear Chuck Norris... Happy Birthday! 

For the uninitiated, Chuck Norris is the ultimate man, the epitome of man-dom, a chopping-kicking symbol of masculinity. He is alpha-male. He owns manliness, macho and machismo. All three! On his 72nd Birthday, I'd like to execute a round-house kick and share some fun facts via Mashable.

Click here to read.
This is a Chuck Norris link. Please click with extreme caution.

Warning: If Chuck ever finds out you didn't click on it, he will find you and make you use his toilet paper!