Recruitment advertising and content marketing are being called on to play an important role in solving the healthcare crisis. April Hansen, executive vice president at San Diego-based Aya Healthcare, said there are now 31,000 openings for travel nurses, more than twice the number being sought when the pandemic surged in the spring. “It is crazy,” […]
Entertain The Viewer, Or There Will Be No Viewer
In advertising today, there are few new ideas. Instead, there are countless executions of old ideas, but few are as well made as this new two-minute commercial from Burberry. This remake of “Singin’ in the Rain,” has been perfectly updated for our time. Because in 2020, it doesn’t just rain, ice bombs pour down from […]
Boost Your Creative Energy and Vision, Take A Class from A True Master
Words have power. Alicia Keys has power. Words that are written, spoken, or sung by Ms. Keys? Even better! MasterClass’ new work from Anomaly continues to highlight the brilliant people who teach classes on the educational platform. People like Parris Goebel and St. Vincent, who know well the struggles inherent in bringing breakthrough creative work […]
Absolut and BBH Singapore Share the Spirit of Real Life Togetherness
From virtual to real—it’s the direction we need now, and the direction taken by Absolut in this new global campaign from BBH Singapore. The campaign’s centerpiece, a two-minute film, features Tessa Thompson, American actress; MNEK, British musician; Ricki Ortiz, online gaming star; and Jolin Tsai, Taiwanese singer. The film was brought to life by the […]
Be the Star of Your Own Story with Coca-Cola and Marvel Cinematic Universe
Coca-Cola and Marvel Studios joined forces to launch a commercial inspired by the new movie Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame. The commercial will be aired in 57 countries, without any adaptation to regional markets – a first for the global beverage brand. The young heroine of the spot, like the heroes in the film, is willing […]
Animated Cult Classic Gets A Boost from New Sixty-Second Remix
Archer is animation with attitude. Lovingly spoofing Bond, excessive machismo, and occasionally Smokey and the Bandit, the series’ absurdity and intelligence have resonated with audiences since it premiered in 2009. Thanks to FX Networks, fans of the animated series are able to feast on classic Archer episodes twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday nights. To promote the show […]
Sonic Branding And The Sound of Newly Minted Money
Sonic branding is catching on. Just last week, Mastercard unveiled their new sonic identity not long after their move to a new wordless logo. Mastercard, unlike so many others, recognizes the power of sound to help distinguish themselves in a crowded marketplace. Furthermore, with the explosion of smart speaker devices on the horizon, the time […]
Ads That Try Too Hard Leave A Stain; Why Can’t More Ads Simply Entertain?
When a big consumer brand has an even larger media budget, and the will to use it, viewers hope that the company’s ads do not annoy the living hell out of them. It’s a hope that is often unfulfilled. Did you know that American television viewers are asked to endure approximately three hours of advertisements […]
BBC Creative Weaves A World Cup Tapestry for All Time
Tapestries have been used by royal courts for thousands of years to depict important events in the lives of the citizenry. Today, the tapestries are mostly museum pieces, but a creative team in England discovered a new and improved use for the textile storyboard. BBC Creative, the broadcaster’s in-house agency, painstakingly created a film that […]
Spotify’s In-House Creative Team Is Raising The High-Bar
Spotify was named Ad Age’s “In-House Agency of the Year” in February. Once upon a time, no one paid attention to in-house agencies. Today, the designation is a real honor. Let’s take a look at some of Spotify’s creative output… The brand turned popular playlist RapCaviar into a sub-brand “that could meaningfully connect with artists […]
