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!)
Why should ads be boring? Check out this collection of unforgettable advertisements from around the world.
See the list -> Toxel
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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!
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“Advertising may be described as the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it.” -Stephen Leacock . . . And the following ads do that job just a little bit better.
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Instead the list focuses on which videos related to a brand has the most video views and how the specific video could affect the brand, both positively or negatively. Their “impact on reputation” score for each video is worth a read. Here are the top 10:
Check it out: CenterNetworks, via: msaleem
In this feature, we’ve assembled fifty of the best. Unfortunately, many of SNL’s most infamous are no longer available online, due to NBC’s copyright-enforcing blitz a while back. But we did manage to unearth a surprising number of classics still lurking in the corners of the internet
Check it out: Nerve, via: Gorilla Mask
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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
Below you’ll find the celebration of retro and vintage design — ads, illustrations, book covers, pins and posters from 1920-1980s.
Check it out: Smashing Magazine
Creating an emotional connection is crucial to effective marketing campaigns. One common technique is to arouse the feeling of shock. Some of these ad campaigns really push the limits of what could be considered an effective visual. They include print ads, TV spots, online virals and guerrilla marketing campaigns. Many are disturbing, and most are controversial.
Check it out: Trendhunter Magazine
