If you’ve watched Detroit Red Wing hockey in the past, you have probably seen fans throwing an octopus (or many octopi) onto the ice. The tradition dates back to 1952, when the octopus represented the eight wins it took to capture the Stanley Cup. The octopus first made its appearance… more »
Thinking in Threes: New Ad Campaign for Vodka Moves Beyond the Bottle
April 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There’s a new ad campaign hitting the airwaves during sporting events that may actually cause viewers to hit pause and rewind on their DVRs. It is for Three Olives Vodka of the UK (imported from England). There are several spots making the rounds care of Los Angeles-based M&C Saatchi. Featuring… more »
Ford’s New Orange Friend – Doug
March 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It seems like it was just yesterday that Pets.com amused us with their sock puppet spokesdog. Though absolutely hilarious, Pets.com ended up folding during the dot com bust. That’s why it is especially curious that Ford recently introduced their new spokesperson, a hand puppet named Doug. Doug plays a big… more »
Boot Kicks Butt…
March 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It all started with me looking up and seeing a Timberland boot doing something I have failed at — jumping rope. What the…? My latest recreational activity has been to watch regional broadcasts of hockey. The Timberland PRO ad was part of the Carolina Hurricane coverage(FoxSportsCarolinas.com).  I had to… more »
Do you want to Tweet about it? Help is available…
March 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
Do you want to tweet about it? I’ll help you… compose a tweet…if you like… Has anyone said this to you recently?  I just found out that it is a phrase from a Sprint commercial I hadn’t seen (because the one making its run on my stations here in the… more »
