Posted on 02 July 2008
As a psychiatrist, I am fascinated by the subtle manipulation marketers use in commercials to get their target clients to buy their products. In this article I would like to explain what makes 11 of the best commercials I have ever seen so catchy.
See the list -> Telewatcher, tips by: I Love Lists (thanks!)
Posted on 25 June 2008
You’ll be exposed to around 6,000 marketing messages today, according to researchers. […] But as pervasive as it is now, marketers are working hard behind the scenes to make sure it’s much, much worse in the future. Doing things like …
See the list -> Cracked, Photo by: Greyhorn
Posted on 31 May 2008
So in honor of the embarrassing and often painful ad campaigns over the past few years, we present this look into the top ten worst PlayStation brand ads ever. We’re sure Sony won’t be too happy about us digging up old skeletons, but this is history and an interesting one at that.
See the list -> PS3 Fanboy, via: MakiMaki <- digg it!
Posted on 25 April 2008
Since commercial spots for alcohol can be as far-fetched as Pabst Blue Ribbon being marketed as the choice refreshment for upper-class fairway frequenters (It’s true! You’ll see below…), here are the 10 most hilarious booze ads of all time.
Check it out: Topless Robot
Posted on 12 April 2008
Even the most culturally sensitive among us has to acknowledge that Japanese commercials are… well, strange. […] From breast-enhancing Intel processors to breast-enhanced Canon laser copiers, we dissect Japan’s most bizarre tech-related ads.
Check it out: Network World
Posted on 10 April 2008
Credit card advertisers have a difficult task - after all they are selling debt! Think about it. […] How credit card providers go about achieving these goals has been the cause of some very creative and clever entertainment as you’ll have seen.
Check it out: WebTVHub, tips by: Andy (thanks!)