15 Absolutely Brilliant Billboard Ads ...Really

Amy Gifford — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:14:48 -0700

Some of the following are great examples of outdoor advertising, specifically billboards, at their best. read more »

Saying No To Abuse - 5 Powerful Ads Fighting For Animal Rights

Amy Gifford — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:09:46 -0800

Over the years, animal rights organizations have used some very interesting advertising to promote their message. Everything from bags to packaged people in parks. What do you think of these organization's advertising efforts? read more »

15 Ads That Prove Sex Sells... Best?

Amy Gifford — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:46:01 -0700

Sex sells. Check out these ads that prove sex really does sell.

9 Funny and Inventive Ads to Make You Lose Weight

Amy Gifford — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:01:30 -0700

There are dozens of weight loss programs and "lose ten pounds instantly" schemes. Some of them work and some of them don't. Why do you think so many people even try these weight loss programs when the results are not the best? Maybe its the advertising?

Here are my picks for some of the funniest and most creative weight loss ads from recent marketing campaigns: read more »

Great Green Ads - Best Environmental Ad Campaigns

Amy Gifford — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:13:05 -0700

It appears that some of the most creative and inventive advertising is coming from nonprofits these days.

This week,I've been taking a look at the nonprofits and "for a good cause" marketing techniques. Earlier this week, we looked at the Anti-Smoking Campaigns. Today, we turn to the the advertising campaigns being used to Help Save Our Environment:

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Helping the Homeless : 10 Brilliant Ads from Around the World

Amy Gifford — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:27:36 -0800

What better way to create community awareness of serious problems going on not only in your backyard but around the world than with advertising.

Here's 10 great ads from around the world highlighting the problem of homelessness: read more »

10 Amazing Sports Ads That Demand Attention

Amy Gifford — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:42:37 -0700

Sports are a major part of today's society and as you will see, advertising plays a big role in this, with creative ads everywhere from billboards to bags and parking garages. Here are 10 Amazing Sports Ads that Grab Attention from recent advertising campaigns:

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Strip it, Whip it and Promote it ! -10 Tantilizing and Sexy Ads

Amy Gifford — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:59:24 -0800

What is the best way to get your message across about lingerie and sex toys without the use of half naked models? The following ads, from Ann Summers, Blush, Stringfellows, Bus-stop and Oohtique.com have figured out how to get their message across without reverting to the predictable. read more »

The "Got Milk?" Ad Campaign Around the World

Amy Gifford — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:03:57 -0700

We have all seen the Got Milk? campaign print ads.

But have you seen what else Got Milk? is capable of, on top of our favorite milk mustache?

The Art of Selling Naked - 10 Brilliant Playboy Ads From Around the World

Amy Gifford — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:14:53 -0700

Playboy is a global brand that entertains men around the world with boobs and blondes. You may think that it does not take much advertising creativity to sell photos of naked women. You would be wrong. Here's 10 Great Playboy Ads that Show the Art of Selling Naked:

The Ultimate Dry - 10 Great Tampon Ads From Around the World

Amy Gifford — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:09:04 -0700

Tampons have been one of those "hard to talk about" products. But tampon producers have recently used some very creative ways to promote their products. Below are 10 of the best tampon ads from recent ad campaigns:

Fight the Fat! - Eight Obesity Prevention Ads

Amy Gifford — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:02:27 -0700

Obesity is fast becoming a global epidemic, advertisers have taken a stand and are working to fight the battle against obesity.

Love is in the Air - 9 Fun Valentine's Ads From Around the World

Amy Gifford — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:38:31 -0800

Many companies around the world are doing all they can to incorporate Valentine's Day into their messaging this time of year. read more »

Insanely Irresistible - 10 Fun Ads Showing The Axe Effect Around the World

Amy Gifford — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:54:27 -0800

It appears the so called Axe Effect has taken over the world.

The following ten ads from around the world promote the Axe brand and all of its' products. read more »

The Axe Effect Spreads to Towels : Inventive Marketing

Amy Gifford — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:01:48 -0700

Axe Effect

Axe is known for its seductive fragrances and packaging and over the years the brand has established itself as one of the leading male grooming brands in the world. What does its' advertising do for the ever so provocative brand? read more »

Unusual and Unique Business Cards Make for Smart Marketing

Amy Gifford — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:15:45 -0700

What better way to market yourself than your business card.

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10 Brilliantly Creative Business Cards Ideas

Amy Gifford — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:08:56 -0700

Market yourself for success! And what better way to do it then with a distinctive business card? These following ten business cards brilliantly send a clear creative message about the product or service being offered:

8 Poppingly Great Bubble Gum Ads

Amy Gifford — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:24:20 -0700

Bubble gum companies around the world are spreading the message of big fruity bubbles, good breath and minty freshness.

Hunting for Eggs -11 Interesting Uses of Eggs in Advertising

Amy Gifford — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:02:15 -0700

When you think of Easter, amongst other things, many of us think of eggs. Perhaps some Cadbury chocolate eggs or the dyed, bright colored Easter eggs kids find in Easter egg hunts.

The following ads take a different look at eggs, and companies around the world use the incredible egg in advertising for a variety of products.

Using Trunks, Bark and Leaves - 10 Towering Tree Ads from Around the World

Amy Gifford — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:42:26 -0700

Whether its campaigns to Save the Trees, or Keep it Fresh, advertisers are using all of the elements of trees, the leaves, the trunk and the bark to get their marketing messages across in clever ways.

Big, Bold and Brilliant - 10 Super Creative Billboards from Around the World

Amy Gifford — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:05:46 -0700

The more and more billboards that keep popping up, the more and more creative they need to be in order to capture viewer's attention.Check out these 10 very creative billboards from around the world!

Drink it and Toast it - 8 Extraordinary Messages Contained in Cups

Amy Gifford — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:17:13 -0700

Companies around the world are beginning to take advantage of the beverage industry!

Size Matters...10 Gigantic Ads that Grab Attention

Amy Gifford — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:19:49 -0700

Sometimes, it does take a really big ad to make a really big presence and send a really big message. Here are my picks for some of the best in oversized advertising: read more »

Top 10 Most Creative Anti-Smoking Ad Campaigns

Amy Gifford — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:47:22 -0700

It appears that some of the most creative and inventive advertising is coming from nonprofits these days.

This month, I will be taking a look at the nonprofits and "for a good cause" marketing techniques. Today, we turn to the the advertising campaigns being used to increase awareness about the bad effects of smoking.

How would you urge people to stop smoking?

Here's my picks for some of the most interesting and effective: read more »

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish Spring's Fun New Ad Concept

Amy Gifford — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:50:32 -0700

Irish Spring Body Wash is using St. Patrick’s Day to launch a Get Irish Now campaign.

St. Patrick's Day Hits the Sneakers Market - Six Stylin' Shoes for the Drinking Holiday

Amy Gifford — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:03:19 -0800

Normally considered a "small" holiday by every brand and company, besides Bud Light, Guiness and every other beer producer that turns their infamous drink green for 24 hours, it appears St. Patrick’s Day may be beginning to gather more of a marketing presense. Here's a look at what some are doing with shoes:

Market Yourself this Valentine's Day - Love Letters

Amy Gifford — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:43:38 -0800

Too lazy to write your own love letter to your significant other this Valentine's Day? read more »

Stop and Smell the Roses - Flowers Beyond Valentine's Day

Amy Gifford — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:40:15 -0800

Believe it or not, Americans will buy 189 million stems of roses for Valentine's Day, according to the California Cut Flower Commission. read more »

2007's Most Creative Christmas Lights?

Amy Gifford — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:20:21 -0800

Instead of the usual tinsel, over-sized Santa Claus and multi-colored strands of Christmas Lights, Regent Street in London this year took a different approach.

The World's Largest Sleepover - Inventive Marketing

Amy Gifford — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:21:55 -0800

This coming June, thousands of girls between the ages of 8 and 14 will be coming together for the largest sleepover in Canadian history.