Spencer Willis of Brand Spanking attended a few events over summer and lamented some of the insipid youth marketing efforts in this story. So who better to offer up six top tips on engaging youth audiences than Lil Cameron, a writer with 25 years experience in, well, growing up. Read more »
The launch presentation for the ‘first phase’ of the Rugby World Cup has been given, the phrase once in a life-time was used way too often and the rumours were true: The Feelers will be the voice (and, judging by the falsetto in the Jesus Jones song Right Here, Right Now, not a particularly good one) of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Read more »
There are many online marketing tactics you can employ to drive traffic to your website or brand profile, but you can’t underestimate the importance of keywords. Read more »
The first phase of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011′s big international marketing effort will be launched in Auckland today and everyone involved is remaining extremely, disappointingly but impressively tight-lipped about the whole thing. Read more »
It’s been a long summer. And thank God it’s officially over, because I now don’t have to attend another event where Midnight Youth are playing. Talking of God, the big man’s disciples have been out in force during this summer of 09/10, with one of the big marketing revelations being the Parachute festival. Read more »
Yoghurt! MOVE! Birds, fish and Jazz! Barnes, Catmur and even more friends! Adstream, Karma and Freeview! Star Awards! Read more »
There’s a lot of buzz around social media at present. And it’s a space that every company feels it should be in. But, first things first, what exactly is it? Read more »
Some billboards bleed. Some offer diamond earrings. And almost all shout a call to action. But the Fairground Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that was set up and funded by ecostore founder Malcolm Rands to create a healthier, more sustainable world, has taken a different approach to grabbing people’s attention after unveiling what it likes to call the “un-billboard”. Read more »
New Zealand maintained its reputation as a direct marketing powerhouse at the 32nd John Caples International Awards in New York late last week, with Colenso and AIM Proximity’s Yellow Treehouse once again in the upper echelons and DraftFCB and TBWA\Whybin\Tequila also claiming some precious metal. Read more »
The Air New Zealanders have done it again, this time brewing up an interesting marketing ploy they like to call the Aviation Design Academy, which is asking customers from New Zealand and around the world to submit their ideas and add a few finishing touches to the offerings in the airline’s new 777-300 aircraft. Read more »
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Who’s it for: New World by Colenso BBDO/.99 and Finch
Why we like it: A long overdue brand refresh for New World, which has been battered by the big-spending Countdown in recent years. All three ads from the new campaign are bang on in terms of visual storytelling, but for us, the ‘I’m Big Day’ spot takes the biscuit. Check out the other two here.
Who’s it for: Sky by DDB and Exit Films
Why we like it: It would’ve been easy to splice together a highlights package of joyous finely-tuned athletes winning things and crowds enjoying themselves, a la the RWC campaign. But we reckon getting inside the heads of the athletes who are competing and showcasing some of the nuances of the Olympic disciplines is a much better—and much more interesting—approach. This one gets the nod because it was filmed in Invers. Check out the other spots here.
Who’s it for: Subaru by Barnes, Catmur & Friends and The Craft Shop
Why we like it: Subaru has embraced the typical automotive advertising approach in the past, with a campaign showing shots of its cars driving through beautiful, often rugged terrain. But it’s added a layer of interest—and a layer of BC&F humour—in this animated number.
The power of TV advertising, as shown through the story of a dog and his friend.
The power of an energy drink, as shown through cat-toast.
Aussie vodka makes fun of Poles—and parkour (here’s another one).
Lynx’s ‘invisible ad’ in Sydney.
BMW ensures your head is in the right place.
A solar powered brochure that just won gold at the One Show.
First came The Force, now comes The Fan.
Stay at The Star Sydney and there will be stories.
The Argentinian Olympic kerfuffle.
A banner ad that aimed to inspire the world’s longest click.
An amazing, Bafta award-winning short film by Mikey Please.
A font-based newspaper whoopsie, Nicholas Cage can play everyone, watch the planet being conquered and a very handy business name generator.
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