Kenny Powers takes control of K-Swiss

Short. Different. Printed.

Some simple and amusing press ads for Welt Kompakt newspaper. Clever uses of Facebook status updates combined with recent news topics...







(via www.ibelieveinadv.com)

Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind)

I prefer this to the original:

Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind) from Vanessa Whyte on Vimeo.

Harry Potter

First of all - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In addition, I have now been to see Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 twice. I think this is because I was so shocked at how good it was (in comparison to the last film offerings) that I couldn't believe my eyes and had to go back and see it again.

Emma Watson is mildly less annoying and Daniel Radcliffe makes an arse of himself by attempting to dance. Brilliant.

I am eagerly awaiting Part 2. If they cut out the "Not my daughter you bitch!" line from it I will be most upset.

For my fellow Potter fans, here is a lovely puppet show:

Are you a social media addict?

My Favourite Virals

Hello,

This week I have gathered my top 10 viral ads for your viewing pleasure. In no particular order, let us begin:



This ad was revealed to be a viral for Microsoft after many people believed it was genuinely the biggest waterslide on earth.



The classic Old Spice, "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" it also created some great spoofs by The Sun and Sesame Street



The LED Sheep, apparently an advert for Samsung



One of the best uses of Chatroulette that I've seen, plugging the film The Last Exorcism



A simple and creative AIDS awareness ad from the TBWA Paris



An award-winning seatbelt campaign from Sussex



A funny one from Durex



An oldie but a goodie. 'Will It Blend?' just gets better and better. I don't know why it is so satisfying watching someone blend an iPad, it just is.



The ad that can't go without a mention is this from Tip-Ex, great use of YouTube and clearly show the product truth



And the final classic, John West Salmon. Enjoy!

Cheap Flights

Wonderful song by 'Fascinating Aida' inspired by the stresses of booking a cheap flight to Ireland...



Advertising the benefits of stable and clearly priced flights, take note airlines.

Spamalot

Here is another classic piece of Spam for us all to enjoy:

MR JOHN SFIZO
THE CHIEF AUDITOR (F.N.B).
JHB R.S.A.
SOUTH AFRICA
Telephone; +27 76 047 6608.
contact E-mail: johnsfizo@gmail.com


Dear Sir/Madam,

I know that this massage will come as a surprise to you since we don't know each other, but for the purpose of introduction, I am Mr John Sfizo,THE CHIEF AUDITOR of First National Bank of South Africa (F.N.B). There is an account opened in this bank in 1998 and since 2004, nobody has operated on this account again. After going through some files in the records, I discovered that if I do not remit this money urgently, it would be returned to the treasury.

The owner of the account is Mr. Smith Andreas, a foreigner and miner at Kruger Gold Co., a geologist by profession and he died. Since 2003, no other person knows about this account or anything concerning it. The account has no other beneficiary and my investigation proved to me as well that his company does not know anything about this account and the amount involved is US$18,500,000.00 (Eighteen million, five hundred thousand united states dollars).

I am only contacting you as a foreigner because the money cannot be approved to a local bank here but can only be approved to any foreign account because the money is in United States dollars and the former owner of the account Mr. Smith Andreas also a foreigner.

Please reply urgently so that I can inform you of the process and procedure to actualize this transaction. Send also your private phone numbers, email address including details of the account to be used for the deposit. I want us to meet face to face or sign a binding agreement to bind us together so that you can receive this money into a foreign account or any account of your choice where the funds will be safe. I will fly to your country for withdrawal and sharing and other investments. I need your full co-operation to make this project succeed because the management is ready to approve this payment to any foreigner who has correct information of this account, which I will give to you later immediately if you are capable and willing to handle such amount in strict confidence and trust according to my instructions and advice for our mutual benefit because this opportunity may never come again in my life. I need a truthful person in this business because I don't want to make mistakes. I need your strong assurance.

With my position now in my office, I will get the necessary approvals for the transfer of this money to any reliable account that you can provide with assurance that this money will be intact pending my physical arrival in your country for sharing. Transfer will be completed through a corresponding bank and I will destroy all documents of transaction immediately we receive this money leaving no trace to any place. You can also come to discuss with me face to face after which I will make this remittance in your presence and two of us will fly to your country at least two days ahead of the money going into your account.

I will apply for annual leave to get visa immediately I hear from you that you are ready to receive this fund in your account. I will use my position and influence to effect legal approvals and onward transfer of this money to your account via a coresponding bank with appropriate clearance forms of the ministries and foreign exchange departments. At the conclusion of this business, you will be given 25% of the total amount, 70% will be for me while 5% will be for expenses that will be incurred during the process of transferring. I look forward to your earliest reply through my e-mail address:

CHIEF AUDITOR
Mr John Sfizo
Telephone; +27 76 047 6608.

How very lucky that I should be selected to share in these millions...

Here's another funny one:

Hi, I am a "FOREX GENIUS", and I would like to show you how I work for just a minutes per day and let my robots make me thousands of dollars per year while I do whatever I want.

It's so amazing, and simple....I am SHOCKED that not everyone is doing what I am doing...there really is no competition, and everyone could be rich if they want to be. It's crazy that I just have to work a few minutes per day.


Press here and I'll show you how my robot makes me rich:

I wish I had robots that made me rich...

Meechan & Taylor

One of The Big Kick's creative directors recieved a rather amusing postcard today:





What a good idea for a creative team mailer. I asked Danny if I could put a picture of it up on the blog and he revealed a stash of other great letters from the same team (Meechan & Taylor). Here are a few of my faves:



The text at the bottome simply reads:

"Fingers worn to the bone

Names of consultants: Meechan & Taylor

Caution: Frequent exposure to long hours can damage you digits. Seek freelance creative help if symptoms persist. Call for an imediate appointment"



This fake Kit Kat reads "Break - When did you last have one?"

And on the reverse:
"Your holiday's booked but so is the pitch. Your creative team's off but the client presentation is on. Now's the time to have a fast, knowledgeable and expierenced team on your side..."

And here are a couple from their Flickr page:





Really creative ideas, only wish they had a website I could oggle. Although they do have some nice ideas on their Flickr page.

Spam

Here is a couple of funny spam emails I've collected:

Hi,

We would like to show you why you may be "fat" and why you're unable to lose weight no matter how hard you try.

First off, please always know that it's not your fault...


Press here to see why you're fat:...


And here's another:


Melissa has a message to give you.....


Hi there, my name is Melissa and I'm a 31 year old married woman. My friends at The Married Wives Affairs Club wanted me to send a personal message to a few people who have visited dating communities in the past, and we understand that you have. I hope that I am not bothering you in any way, and I'm POSITIVE that you are going to LOVE what I have to say!!!

Before I start, I want to tell you that married women like me are not sluts, we love our husbands, but you only live once, and we have needs and want to have fun.


Okay, I'm a little nervous, but here I go...

I have been a member of the The Married Wives Affairs Club for almost 1 year now, and I must admit that I am addicted to this site. I love my husband, but he travels A LOT for work, and I have needs that I just can't control. I'm not looking for love, just for no strings attached love making with men that I will only see one or two times in my life.

My husband is also very conservative when it comes to making love, so the guys that I meet at the The Married Wives Affairs Club have to want to pleasure me everywhere, and when I say "everywhere", I mean in every spot.

Here's what I want to do, I want to invite you to check out this AMAZING affairs community...please check it out, you will see very beautiful married women that are lonely, and you can be the one to make them feel so much better...and the LOVE MAKING that you will have may be the BEST of your entire life!

Come on...you know you're a little curious right?


If i get anymore funnys I'll post them up.

Whopper Freakout

Sail Away

Here it is, finally! Our Self-promo...

Self-Promo

Vicky and I are currently shooting our self-promotional film for the 6th time. Our strategy is to show the opposite of us. I shall upload when its all finished and wonderful.

I came across this film to promote the post-grad advertising course in Watford. Made me chuckle. Its a really great idea - you can tell because I'm jealous that we didn't think of it for our film first!

Lizzie & Sarah

Whilst flicking through television channels lastnight, I happened apon the best offering I have seen from the BBC in a long time.

Lizzie and Sarah is a one-off 30 minute drama from the makers of Spaced and Nighty Night. It's about two fiftysomething housewives who are completely unappreciated by their husbands. Very funny. Like the First Wives Club but funnier and British and less cheesey.



Its on BBC iPlayer and available until next Sunday (28th March). Watch it.

Will Ferrell

Now if you don't think this song is the greatest song ever...
I will fight you. That's no lie.

Why can't Will just make films constantly for my personal entertainment? I've been left high and dry since Land of the Lost and let's face it - it was no Step Brothers (there just wasn't enough room for activities). I have to keep watching clips of 'Bat fight' on YouTube to get my Will fill. Although I highly recommend this, I just want some new material to chortle to.