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Friday, Apr. 19, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Dir. Jim Jenkins, The Embassy, McCann Weld A Mini-Iron Man For "Science Project"
It's amazing the things kids can do today--at least in commercials. After completing extensive research and consulting with experts online using high-speed Verizon FiOS Quantum Internet, an ambitious boy is able to build a fully functioning Iron Man suit all on his own for the school science fair...
Friday, Apr. 12, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Wheat Thins' "Puppet"
Ulf Johansson of Smith and Jones Films directed this offbeat spot which introduces us to John, a puppet, who is facing the moment every puppet dreads--being told that he can't eat Wheat Thins. The bringers of bad news are two doctors who try to explain to John that he needs to no longer think about...
Friday, Apr. 5, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Gatorade's "Fixation"
Rupert Sanders of MJZ directed this spot for TBWA\Chiat\Day , Los Angeles, which focuses on the relentless inner drive of athletes to excel. That win-from-within drive is often propelled by fear of failure as we see NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Dwayne Wade each have nightmares about being bested...
Friday, Mar. 29, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Newcastle Brown Ale's "Big Machines" From Droga5
Droga5 New York created this "No Bollocks 2013" campaign for New Castle Brown Ale, which includes this spot comprised entirely of still photo images intended to cut through the clutter of expensive, elaborate, overly produced ads typical of the beer category. At first we see vintage stills back in...
Friday, Mar. 22, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Hoffman Brothers Explore The Essence of Peepsonality Through Two Siblings
It seems only fitting that The Hoffman Brothers--siblings Mark and Matt Hoffman--directed "Brothers," a new Peeps television commercial. After all, the story centers on two brothers, with the older boy regaling his younger brother with a seemingly never-ending list of the ways people enjoy eating,...
Friday, Mar. 15, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: New York Lottery's "Survey Says" Directed By Kenny Herzog
Kenny Herzog of O Positive directed this spot reminiscent of the iconic Family Feud TV program, associated with dueling families and its catch phrase, "Survey Says!" However the game puts us in some awkward situations including when a guy proposes to a woman who defers to the game board for an...
Friday, Mar. 1, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Citro�n's DS3 Cabrio's "The Baby" Directed By Tom Kuntz
Tom Kuntz of MJZ directed this offbeat spot which shows us a baby with long flowing hair riding a majestic white horse that's galloping along an idyllic otherwise deserted beach. Suddenly a red traffic stop light appears which brings this wondrous journey to a halt. The baby is about to cry, at...
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Jake Scott Reunites A Trainer And His Clydesdale In Budweiser's "Brotherhood"
In the past, Anheuser-Busch's marketing team has ensured that the Clydesdales appeared in Super Bowl ads tied to beer-relevant stories. After all, these majestic creatures are brand ambassadors for Budweiser. But this year, the company told agency Anomaly to do something different. "For 2013, and...
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
The Best Work You May Never See: Heart & Stroke Foundation's "What Will Your Last 10 Years Look Like?" From Lowe Roche, Toronto
The Dempseys of production house OPC directed this :60 for agency Lowe Roche , Toronto, in which a split screen is deployed to show us how a man's last 10 years of life will play out. One one side, the man is energetic, exercising, enjoying life with his family. On the other half of the screen, he...
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
Top Spot of the Week: Subaru's "Breeds"
Brian Lee Hughes of Skunk directed this spot which introduces to a car dealership guy who specializes in selling Subaru cars to dogs. We see him taking a hunting dog on a test drive--the canine being behind the wheel while the salesman tells him about the trip odometer. Next the test driver is a...