Posts Tagged ‘press’

Top 10 ‘Shubh Divali’ Ads 2009

Tuesday 20th October, 2009

Did you have a good Divali? Personally, I saw more deyas in the newspaper than I did in actual life.

Here’s a round up of the Top 10 Divali ads. It was more difficult choosing this list than the Eid list. I can’t decide if the difficulty stemmed from so many good ads or that so many of the ads featured deyas. My highly-opinionated, darling of a sister wanted to banish all ads featuring an actual deya. But as you’ll see, some deya ads were quite good. (more…)

Ad Inspiration

Monday 19th October, 2009

pedigree

I wonder how the cat got away??

 

He probably fit right through the door, the dog chased him and got stuck… then the cat came out the window and painted that face on his fat ass!! hahahahaha!! I really like it when you can see or imagine an entire story/scenario from one compelling visual – I love how advertising can be so different, I’m sure there are hundreds of ideas that could be conveyed with the use of their new product – this comedic spin is just one of many that will pull in a potential buyer :)

 

love it!

Top 10 ‘Eid Mubarak’ Ads 2009

Thursday 8th October, 2009

Since this is scanning week, I’ve used my secret time machine to bring you an the Top Ten Eid Ads of 2009.

Ads are judged on design & layout, copy and brand-iness. As I’m a designer, the design will be weighted more heavily than otherwise. Pepper ads are excluded from competing. (more…)

Best Use of Spot Colour

Tuesday 6th October, 2009
Republic: Plunge to a new low

Republic: Plunge to a new low

It’s scanning day! I vote this ad in for Best Use of Spot Colour! Collect your prize at the door.

Simple and effective, illustrates the ‘lowness’ of the interest rate using a sinking effect.

Ironically, I’ve used a similar water effect on the upcoming Blue Waters Website.

Sagicor’s Super-Effective Ads

Tuesday 6th October, 2009
Sagicor: Make the Most

Sagicor: Make the Most

Sagicor: Achieve anything

Sagicor: Achieve anything

Of course, I saw the full page version of this ad every DAY, but when I want to scan it I can’t find it. (more…)

Happy Belated Republic Day

Tuesday 6th October, 2009
BG Trinidad & Tobago

BG Trinidad & Tobago

OMG. Capturing this image took 5 times as long as my posting this item. First I keep the page for two weeks, then when I tried to scan it, I shorted out about half the computers at work. And yes, OK its not Monday, its an Ad Inspiration Tuesday. (more…)