Witty Marketing

Jameson's Irish Whikey Commercial

2011-04-10T20:58:00.000-04:00

Always found this commercial to be entertaining... the humor definitely speaks to their audience!

Johnnie Walker: The Man Who Walked Around the World

2010-09-14T22:41:00.000-04:00

I went to a Johnnie Walker Tasting Event in NYC recently, in my opinion, they are one of the best marketing powerhouse in the world, rivaling some of the best such as Apple, Starbucks, etc... This video was shown at the beginning of the event, it was very well done. Cheers!

Miller Light Commercial: Man can't say "I Love You"

2010-03-27T21:37:00.000-04:00

I always thought this was a funny commercial:

Apparently, some YouTube comments suggested this was very similar to a commercial for Budweiser years ago:

Funny KGB Text Commercial w/ Baldwin Brothers

2010-03-27T21:32:00.002-04:00

I'm in love with a cougar (Hagerty)

2009-11-30T22:31:00.001-05:00

Audi A6 w/ Jason Statham (Transporter)

2009-11-28T18:19:00.001-05:00

This commercial is very clever and funny!

Slap Chop Rap

2009-11-03T10:09:00.002-05:00

I can't turn away from this informerical/commerical everytime its on TV. Apparently this video has gone viral... please enjoy!

TV version

Minute Maid Juice Father Sees Teacher Commercial

2009-09-12T20:31:00.001-04:00

This one is pretty funny. I get a kick out of it each time its on TV... "Oh, Cancun"... hahaha

Castro GTX Sludge Commercial

2009-09-12T20:29:00.001-04:00

I laugh at this one every single time:

Office 2010: the Movie... "WORD"

2009-07-09T15:25:00.001-04:00

Meat Cards (meat business cards)

2009-05-12T20:00:00.002-04:00

'nuff said

Honda "Respect the Van" Odyssey Commericial

2009-04-25T19:27:00.001-04:00

I love this commerical. Mad respect for the van!

BMW to AUDI: Checkmate!

2009-04-23T20:29:00.002-04:00

Old Spice Doogie Howser aka Barney Stinson

2009-04-14T10:53:00.003-04:00

I've been following the show "How I met your mother?" recently and have to give it to ole' Doogie for playing an 'awesome' character there. In this Old Spice commercial, we see a hybrid of Doogie and Barney Stinson all in one! Classic.

LL Cool J wasn't always so "Swagger"

2009-04-14T10:50:00.001-04:00

Until he tried Old Spice Swagger... I cracked up watching this one. The young kid they found playing LL Cool J is funny.

Funny Walk-In-Closet full of Heineken TV Spot

2009-04-14T10:48:00.001-04:00

It's been quite some time but I'll try to post more remarkable and funny commercials I've seen lately, starting with this funny "walk-in-closet-fridge" commercial!

Coach Tom, from Staples Viral Marketing, Funny

2008-12-03T15:15:00.003-05:00

Staples has a pretty funny campaign going using viral marketing as key. Its their giftitforfree.com campaign where people have a chance to win back the money they've spent at Staples from 11/16 to 12/24. The campaign follows a funny coach named Tom and his convoluted take on events surrounding him. The clip below is his encounter with a group of folks practicing Tai Chi made me chuckle a bit.

Another YouTube video here, as well as his Facebook and Twitter profile.

Nokia Bruce Lee N96 YouTube Viral - Priceless

2008-11-20T10:19:00.002-05:00

Amazon.com to Circumvent "Wrap Rage"

2008-11-03T09:17:00.004-05:00

Amazon.com has long been the leader in innovation, marketing and web-expertise. Today, I logged on their homepage to find a humorous marketing banner addressing "Wrap Rage" which is when us humans get frustrated with packaged goods too difficult for us to open. This reminds me a lot of the "Instructoart - Master of the Obvious" comic/art from Matt Vescovo.

Click on the banner to enjoy this humorous letter yourself!

Andy Roddick WWE Undertaker Match

2008-08-25T12:28:00.003-04:00

Clever! WWE and US Opens working together to promote the upcoming events (WWE Unforgiven and US Opens Grand Slam) both airing on USA Networks one after another. Very funny. Source: fanhouse.

Viral Marketing & Funny: Officemax Penny Pranks Series

2008-08-16T20:37:00.002-04:00

OfficeMax is pulling out a serious effort on the Viral Marketing/TV/YouTube effort. I saw a commercial tonight with a guy using a hidden camera walking into a liquor store to buy things with pennies. And the store clerk refused. The theme is that OfficeMax will take your pennies in their "penny sale". They followed-up with a YouTube URL (http://Youtube.com/PennyPranks) asking audience to checkout other penny pranks. I think this is funny, smart and a nice push on their viral/youtube effort. Kudos to OfficeMax

YouTube / OfficeMax Channel Here

Sexy Marketing: Ecko Jeans Commercial

2008-08-16T20:26:00.005-04:00

Wow, Ecko Jeans company is very edgy with this commercial. The theme was "Hot Girls Make Great Clothes" for you at their factory with models wearing bikini. Take a look below. I also found a couple of behind the scenes clip. Definitely got my attention when I was watching "The Hills" marathon on MTV this afternoon. (Oops... did I just give away that I not only watch MTV, but also "The Hills"?)

In all seriousness, Ecko is very smart about this commercial. When I was researching for the commercial on YouTube, they uploaded all sorts of unrated clips to supply any potential viral marketing potential. Very impressive follow-thru.

Find more videos like this on Fashion Industry Network

Behind the scene:

Cool Marketing: HP TouchSmart PC Interactive Banner

2008-06-23T12:16:00.004-04:00

I ran across this banner on Engadget.com featuring HP's new TouchSmart PC. This new product features a cool touch interaction and the online banner ad actually trenscend that experience beyond the ad. Upon clicking the banner, four buttons slides out into the main page giving you an interactive experience to see VIDEO, SPEC, Reviews and BUY options.

Amazing!

Funny Motorola Commercial: Moto Q9C Amnesia

2008-06-21T23:14:00.002-04:00

Pretty funny commercial from Moto Q9c and Verizon...

Heinz Spotted Dick Sponge Pudding

2008-06-18T20:58:00.000-04:00

No comment (Thanks for sharing this one Toby)

Honda Pilot "Nudist" Commerical

2008-06-17T22:14:00.001-04:00

This is a pretty funny commercial, the guy is glad to have rearview camera after picking up a bunch of old nudist on the road...

Keep up with the times, Starwood offers song download!

2008-06-17T12:05:00.003-04:00

I just got a pretty cool email from the SPG (Starwood Preferred Guest program) of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts. They will give you 8 "pre-selected" songs if you stay with them during this promotional period. MP3 and iPods have pretty much replaced cassettes and CDs, what a smart way to incentize people to stay with their hotel.

Apple Mac vs PC feat. Gisele Bundchen

2008-06-15T22:36:00.001-04:00

Not a big fan of Mac vs PC commercial series, but this one features Gisele!

Taco Bell Bacon Club Chalupa "intoxicating"

2008-06-15T22:35:00.001-04:00

Pretty funny and silly one from Taco Bell:

Viral Marketing: "Hands Off" from Pioneer

2008-06-12T22:08:00.003-04:00

Tonight must be viral marketing night. I just ran across another joint viral marketing effort from Pioneer and WebRidesTV.com. To bring awareness to the recent law that has been passed forbidding drivers from using their mobile phone while driving, Pioneer is inviting people to submit a 15-30sec video integrating bluetooth techonology along with their latest car/electronics products. Winners can receive the Pioneer multimedia navigation head unit(s). Not sure how I feel about this initiative but certainly applaud Pioneer's marketing staff for making a good attempt.

Viral Marketing: Cardo Wireless Mobile Popcorn

2008-06-12T21:55:00.003-04:00

I am sharing this story from the mobile experience, as it applies to both themes:

Viral marketing is one of those things that either works or fails; sometimes it doesn't have to make any sense, so long as people find it newsworthy, funny, entertaining or informational, they will pass it on. Take this YouTube video below for example, it is produced by Cardo Wireless, the maker of various bluetooth solutions for mobile. The video is untrue but pretty entertaining; it has gotten over 1.8 million views thus far.

Bud Light: Ability to have X-Ray Vision

2008-06-08T21:24:00.003-04:00

This commercial is funny; although when I first watched it, I wondered why they targeted this one to the female audience. Bud Light generally produces funny commercials catered to its male audience. When I thought about if they were to replace these two male workers in the commercial with females, things may not boil well with the general public. I guess, ironically, the "fat" jokes is a double-standard when it comes to women audience...

Travelers Insurance Big Giant Umbrella Man

2008-06-07T09:31:00.001-04:00

I really like this commercial, it brings out the child inside of me, in a fairy tale like story mode. Well done Travelers Insurance!

Bud Light Wine & Cheese Party

2008-06-06T22:04:00.001-04:00

Pretty funny commercial..., I am going to make another cheese run... haha

"Dude" by Budlight

2008-06-01T09:30:00.004-04:00

Anheiser Busche has some of the funniest commericials. I've personally enjoyed its classic "Real American Heroes" radio series, but on TV, the "Dude Madness" (dudemadness.com) series has been hiliarious. The use of "dude" is definitely an American culture, when used correctly, it can mean anything!

Dude

Dude Vegas

Return of the Dude

Saturn Vue "Rethinking" Campaign

2008-05-24T16:56:00.002-04:00

I've always given high hopes for Saturn as a company which was suppose to reshape the way automotive qualities, services and customer satisfactions are measured. They've even launched a couple of vehicles in the recent years where thought had some potential.

This following commercial is doing a pretty good job to pitch a mediocre product to the mass public.

SNL Japanese Version of The Office

2008-05-19T23:00:00.004-04:00

This is an awesome clip introduced by Ricky Gervis, the original "Office" creator. He explains that while the U.S. version of "The Office" is based on the U.K. version, it was a Japanese version that inspired him. Click Play below to see what I mean. The Office rocks!

Joffrey's Coffee Beta Arrives!

2008-05-19T20:54:00.005-04:00

The smart folks at Joffery's coffee really delivers... because I signed up for their "Beta" program, one of the most clever web2.0 style marketing campaign, I received a trial size sample of their "Jamaican Me Crazy" Coffee. Yours truly brewed up a fine cup and is blogging away for them. Thanks Joffrey's for a fine cup of Joe.

PS - What a great way to get some free web exposure as well, by participating, they will list your site/blog on their beta.joffreys.com webpage.

Steve Ballmer was Egged in Hungary

2008-05-19T16:14:00.001-04:00

Take a look at the video of a student egging Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer during a press event!

YouTube in Video Advertisement

2008-05-19T14:32:00.003-04:00

Its video within a video, and it can only happen on YouTube. Several months back, our company's online advertising team assembled a siminar to share the latest and greatest in web marketing. We invited our account team from Google to give us updates and they mentioned this is in the works.
From a random YouTube clip "Man in the Box" series, you can see the new Get Smart ad not only on the right hand side but also in the video it self. Please see my screenshots below incase you can't get it to duplicate anymore.

Joffrey's Coffee Beta Blog Campaign

2008-05-03T16:32:00.002-04:00

These folks are quite smart. Taking advantage the word-of-mouth social marketing aspect of bloggers. They are giving away a free sample of their "Jamaican Me Crazy" blend coffee in exchange for signing up your blog into their index. This has got to be the most interesting social marketing I've seen yet.

Honda Ridgeline Thanksgiving - "Tradition Meets Innovation"

2008-05-01T19:09:00.001-04:00

This commercial is super funny. Love the mini light saber.

Funny PING G10 Commercial - "Forgiving"

2008-05-01T19:08:00.000-04:00

Nokia N95 8GB: OpenToAnything.com

2008-04-26T04:33:00.001-04:00

Cool flash site with interactive stories about 6 people taking their Nokia N95 8GB to the limit. I was mildly entertained. Enjoy : http://www.opentoanything.com

K&N Filter Banner on Yahoo Finance, Strange.

2008-04-23T11:43:00.002-04:00

I saw an online banner/ad on Yahoo Finance tonight from K&N Filter. This banner used a Honda Fit and claims to boost 5 HP. This advertisement is a far cry from the stereo-typical Yahoo Finance audience. I wonder if this is a mistake on the adserver from one of Yahoo's adnetwork partners or really intended. Click below for bigger screen shot.

Pathetic Viagra Commercial 2

2008-04-02T22:25:00.002-04:00

The continuation of that "Viva Viagra" commercial I posted below, they managed to pull off one more creepy commercial, this time the setting is in Nashville, a group of el creepos singing about their erection again. Funny and pathetic at the same time. See the video here.

Pathetic Viagra Commercial 1

2008-04-02T22:02:00.005-04:00

This commercial took a lot of crap for being, well, crappy. Nevertheless, being crapped on by so many ended up creating some sort of negative buzz. But, buzz is buzz, so we'll post this one, under - FUNNY.

Case of the Mondays

2008-03-31T09:58:00.003-04:00

Saw this billboard for a Ski Resort a while ago. Cleverly spinning the idea of "Case of the Mondays" from the popular cult-like Office Space Movie (reference scene here)

Ironically, today is Monday.

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG: Bad Ass

2008-03-27T20:21:00.003-04:00

I am a car nut and this commercial really stirred my soul. At the cusp of BMW's new e90/92 M3 launching and battling the new Audi S5, this commercial is making you consider the new C63 in a big way.

"300 Horsepower is fast, 400 Horsepower will take your breath away, thats why we gave it 451..."

30 Rock: Tracy Jordan's Therapy Session with Jack

2008-03-26T18:29:00.002-04:00

This is not a marketing clip, but one of the funniest clip on TV history. Alec Baldwin is an amazing comedian/actor. I am a big fan of 30 Rock because of him. (Clip from 30 Rock, Season 2, Episode 4)

Spike Billboard: Gold Bikinis Never Go Out of Style

2008-03-25T13:15:00.002-04:00

Spike TV's clever/sexy billboard showing Carrie Fisher in her famous "Gold Bikini" promoting the Star Wars Saga on April 4, 2008.

SOBE Thrillicious Truck in Manhattan

2008-03-19T13:10:00.003-04:00

I was walking towards the Borders bookstore next to Madison Square Garden for lunch and as soon as I turn the corner on 33rd Street, I can hear loud music blasting. There was a SOBE Media truck, with a 100+" flat screen display running their "Thrillicious" Superbowl commercial. Some staffers are out handing out free SOBE drinks on the side.

Budlight Commercial: Opera

2008-03-17T20:00:00.001-04:00

MaidenForm - Coffee Sleeve

2008-03-14T21:36:00.012-04:00

I bought a cup of coffee a few months ago from one of my favorite Chelsea French Bakery - La Bergamote. Normally, they hand out Travel Zoo's ad-sponsored coffee sleeves. This particular day, the sleeve featured some sexy models wearing Maidenform bras. It gave me a great opportunity to test out the Nikon DSLR I just received at the time. Me like :)

[click to enlarge, as always]

Target Subway Billboard Ad: Interactive Music

2008-03-14T20:46:00.002-04:00

This is a cool wall poster/ad I found on 23rd Street A-C-E station a while back. It has a small Kiosk built in on the left side, were people waiting for the subway trains can plug in their headphone to sample the "Platinum Stacks" CD.

Manhattan Mini Storage Billboard: Naked Woman

2008-03-14T19:34:00.004-04:00

I always find this billboard to be a little daring for the US standard... I would not be shocked if I saw this in Europe. I like it nevertheless. (Click on image to ENLARGE)

Diet Pepsi Max Commercial - What is Love?

2008-03-12T23:10:00.002-04:00

I like that Chris Kattan made an appearance in the end.

Wash Your Hands After Bathroom Use

2008-03-11T23:53:00.001-04:00

4 out of 5 guys don't wash there hands after hitting the restroom. Tell that fifth guy please... (pretty funny one)

Keystone Light Commercial - Bluetooth

2008-03-10T21:39:00.003-04:00

Another good one from the Keystone Light series, this actor did a great job, as most men would probably react the same way.

Keystone Light Commercial- Damsel in Distress

2008-03-10T21:34:00.002-04:00

This commercial is super funny. I laugh everytime I watch it, even as I type this entry in.

Got Milk? Who Shot Alexander Hamilton

2008-03-10T21:19:00.002-04:00

One of the classic funny commercial, from the Got Milk? campaign. My wife reminded me of this one. Since this commercial aired, we knew it was Aaron Burr who shot Alexander Hamilton.

Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina

2008-03-10T12:30:00.003-04:00

This is not a commercial but very timeless and entertaining. Poor girl, good thing she is pretty.

I personally believe the U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some, uh...people out there in our nation don't have maps, and, uh, I believe that our education like such as South Africa and, uh, the Iraq everywhere like, such as and...I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., err, uh, should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our...

Thanks to ManiacWorld for the transcript.

Citi Card Commercial - Norway

2008-03-10T12:27:00.001-04:00

This commercial is well done. Funny and sentimental at the same time. I got a good chuckle out of it.

Mountain Dew Suprising Facts: Lightning

2008-03-08T15:53:00.004-05:00

I love this one from the Diet Dew "Surprising Facts" Series: Lightning!

Mountain Dew Surprising Facts: Yo-Yo Weapon

2008-03-08T15:50:00.001-05:00

This series "Surprising Facts" are pretty funny, I'll try to find more:

Honda Ridgeline Commercial: Tough Meets Classy

2008-03-02T19:41:00.002-05:00

This one makes me chuckle everytime. Honda Ridgeline's "Tough Meets Classy" campaign featuring Chuck Norris. This guy seems to be a little bit out of touch with reality but also seems to have a great sense of humor.

Tony Stewart Home Depot Commericial

2008-03-02T19:10:00.003-05:00

NASCAR really isn't my cup of tea, but this commercial is pretty good. Very funny and clever!

A Classy BMW 3-Series Commercial

2008-02-28T21:29:00.001-05:00

A very classy BMW commerical. Theme is "We didn't set out to..." As mentioned earlier, I am a BMW guy at heart. The modern day 335i 300HP Twin Turbo motor has the best combination of power and efficiency. Enjoy this footage!

Time Warner - "Sir" Charge

2008-02-28T21:17:00.001-05:00

very clever with the surcharge references... love the British accent!

Lexus GS Commericial: Brilliant!

2008-02-28T18:16:00.002-05:00

Lexus GS460... one word: Brilliant!

Audi R8 (God Father Reference)

2008-02-28T18:05:00.001-05:00

I am more of a BMW guy, but this commercial along with recently hearing the roar of an AUDI S5 in NJ is making me think twice about the "truthinengineering.com". Clever bunch!

Amp'd Mobile - Asian Rapping

2008-02-28T14:01:00.001-05:00

This dude is pretty funny.

Dunkin Donuts Commercial - Deici

2008-02-28T11:26:00.000-05:00

This commercial is the best!

Dunkin Donuts Commercial - Fritalian

2008-02-28T11:22:00.002-05:00