Geico and The Martin Agency have released a series of digital pre-roll ads that are designed to capture the attention of viewers within the first five seconds — and then offer them a surprise when they stick around. In one spot, a family dinner appears to be locked in a freeze-frame, until a dog hops...Read More
Get sushi on a boat, a tiger at your door, or make your parking ticket vanish into thin air. Whatever you want. Well, almost. An ambitious new startup says it will let you text for anything you want (as long as it’s legal), and it will “magically” come to you. Just text 408-596-5017 (no app download required) and “Magic“,...Read More
Call it an encore… The group of Louisiana women who brought us a parody of ‘All About That Bass” called ‘All About The Saints,” have debuted their latest creation: “Mardi Gras Funk.” Produced by Root Five Productions, the piece is based on the 2014 hit “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson.Read More
(via Mashable) It isn’t a fashion faux pas in your Instagram feed — celebrities and women around the world are smearing their lipstick for a good cause. The new #SmearforSmear social media campaign and hashtag, spearheaded by UK-based organization Jo’s Cancer Trust, aims to raise awareness during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January. Participants post...Read More
(via AdWeek) On the same day it released its 2015 Super Bowl ad online, GoDaddy quickly responded to a wave of criticism from dog advocates and said it would not air the spot on the game. The 30-second ad featured a golden retriever puppy finding its way home after falling out of a truck, only...Read More