Mauro, Marco, Federico and Simone are four best friends who always watch the Champions League matches together at Mauro's place. When Simone gets a VIP ticket for Roma vs Real Madrid, he guiltily decides to watch the match at the stadium instead of with his friends. He ignores their calls and takes his seat at the venue. What happens next is pure awesome, watch below. … [Read more...]
These Are The 27 Nominees For The “Not My Job” Awards, Who Do You Think Should Win?
Why go the extra mile at work when you can go home early and chill? Today's post honours those genius men and women who showed a middle finger to professionalism and didn't budge an inch beyond their scope of work. Check out their masterpieces below. … [Read more...]
Stare At The Center Of This Image And Watch It Magically Disappear
The dress might have divided the internet into team blue and team gold, but almost everyone's in agreement on this optical illusion. … [Read more...]
Reebok Billboard Gives You A Free Pair Of Sneakers If You Can Run Past it Fast Enough
How fast can you run? Last weekend, Reebok set up a cool billboard in Stockholm with a built-in speed camera that measured how fast pedestrians jogged (or ran) past it. Anyone who ran faster than 17 kilometres per hour (10.56 miles per hour) unlocked a pair of Reebok ZPumps. Watch the stunt in action below. … [Read more...]
Husband Asks Wife To Draw What’s On Her Mind, Gets A Lot More Than He Expected
Remember those 'male brain vs female brain' jokes that show how women think about a gazillion things all the time. Here's an actual incident that proves it. … [Read more...]
Two Film Students Made One Of The Best Ads For Johnnie Walker Ever
Hoping to make it big in the advertising business, film students Daniel Titz and Dorian Lebherz came up with an epic spec ad for Johnnie Walker, with no brief whatsoever. Titled "Dear Brother", the 90 second spot was directed by the creative duo and produced by their school, the Film Academy of Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The film shows two brothers walking along the … [Read more...]
Watch This Talented Paper Artist Create An Incredibly Detailed Model Of An Airbus A380
Singapore Airlines roped in American designer and paper artist Luca Iaconi-Stewart to meticulously carve out the interior and exterior of an Airbus A380, for their new campaign titled "No Detail Is Too Small". Over 3,000 hand-cut pieces from 100 manila envelopes were used for this intricately detailed project that took 1,000 hours to complete. The seats were designed at a scale … [Read more...]
His Family Said They Were Too Busy To Visit, So This Lonely Grandfather Did The Unthinkable
To raise awareness of elderly loneliness during the holiday season, German supermarket Edeka and agency Jung Von Matt have come up with the most heartbreaking Christmas ad of the year. Directed by Alex Feil at Tempomedia, the spot shows a lonely grandfather wanting to be with his family during Christmas. Since they're always "too busy" and unable to find time from their hectic … [Read more...]
Skoda’s ‘Bike Stealing Championship’ Is The Funniest Viral Video You’ll See This Year
Bicycle theft is a major problem in Europe, with a bike stolen every five minutes. We Love Cycling, an online magazine by Czech automaker Skoda, wanted to raise awareness and direct cyclists to take necessary measures like buying a good lock, registering their bikes, etc. … [Read more...]
Designers & Agencies: Watch How People In Other Industries React When Asked For Free Work
Coffee shops don't let you taste an entire coffee unless you pay for it. Can you consult multiple lawyers for legal advice and then pay only one? Do architects hand over their designs and blueprints unless you hire them? Then why are designers and agencies required to showcase free speculative work ('spec work') as part of the creative bidding process in new business pitches? … [Read more...]
This Car Dealer Created A Truck That’ll Scan Your Car And Tell You Its Value On The Spot
More often than not, used car dealers stick to conventional advertising that's as exciting as watching water boil. But Taiwan-based Kagulu just set the benchmark in this category with an impressive digital outdoor stunt. … [Read more...]
Funny Department Store Ad Shows Real-Life Shoplifters Caught Red-Handed
British department store Harvey Nichols has come up with an amusing ad to promote its rewards app. The 90-second video features real CCTV footage of shoplifters caught in the act and trying to escape. Their faces were obscured with funny animations to protect their identity. The tagline at the end says "Love freebies? Get them legally". Check it out below. … [Read more...]
This Heartwarming Stunt By Coke Reminds Us To Never Judge People By Their Appearance
According to a clinical psychology study, it only takes seven seconds for us to judge a person when we first meet them. In Ramadan, the month of goodness, Coca-Cola wanted to remind everyone not to base their opinions on appearances. They conducted a social experiment where they invited six different people to an Iftar (evening meal after the Ramadan fast) in a pitch-dark room … [Read more...]
Babies Show Off Their ‘Pooface’ In This Epic Pampers Ad That’ll Make You Laugh
If you find babies adorable, you're going to love this hilarious Pampers ad from Saatchi & Saatchi London. The 75-second spot shows the facial expressions of ten adorable babies in super slow motion, right when they're about to perform 'number two'. The ad was shot at 400 frames per second by film production company Great Guns and won awards for casting and editing at … [Read more...]
NYC Driver Refused To Move His Taxi, So This Tiny Traffic Cop Lifted It Off The Ground
When Jenni, a meter maid in New York City, came across a rude cab driver who refused to move his car, she decided to teach him a lesson he won't forget. Onlookers were shocked to see Jenni lift the SUV from the front and drop it back on the ground. Watch the video below to know more. … [Read more...]
Most People Just Walked By, But Those Who Stopped, Were Rewarded For Their Good Deed
Turkish water pump manufacturer Standart Pompa (Standard Pump) wanted to raise awareness and draw attention to the protection of water resources. On World Water Day, 22 March, they tried out a little social experiment. They designed a custom fountain and placed it in the middle of Bağdat Street. They turned it on and let the water run, waiting for one of the passersby to close … [Read more...]
11 Hyundai Cars Write A Giant Message Of Love From A Girl To Her Astronaut Father In Space
Hyundai came up with an epic stunt to help a 13 year-old Houston girl send a message to her astronaut father aboard the International Space Station. They used 11 Genesis sedans to write an enormous 5.5 km² message across the Delamar Dry Lake in the Nevada desert. They also set a new Guinness World Record for the largest tyre track image (5.5 km² or 3.41 square miles). Watch … [Read more...]
This Glow-In-The-Dark Spray Paint By Volvo Helps Keep Cyclists Safe At Night
Every year in the UK, over 19,000 cyclists are involved in accidents. Volvo, being an advocate of road safety, wanted to go beyond just their drivers and reach out to people who share the road with them. They collaborated with Swedish startup Albedo100 and came up with Lifepaint, a unique reflective safety spray that's invisible in the day but glows at night in the glare of car … [Read more...]
I Show The Secret Life Of Superheroes When They’re Not Saving The World
Superheroes are people too. When they’re not saving the world, they’re pretty much leading normal lives like the rest of us. That includes doing household chores, running errands, hanging out with friends, goofing around and trying to impress the women around them. Based on this crazy idea, Indonesian photographer Edy Hardjo offers a hilarious glimpse into the everyday lives of … [Read more...]
Obama Gets Goofy, Takes A Selfie And Breaks The Internet With 20 Million Views In 19 Hours
Obama's video collaboration with BuzzFeed for HealthCare.gov has skyrocketed to the top of the viral video charts with over 20 million views in just 19 hours. Titled "Things Everybody Does But Doesn't Talk About", the video shows POTUS making goofy faces in the mirror, using a selfie stick and even 'blaming President Obama' when his cookie doesn't fit into his glass of milk. … [Read more...]
Android’s Latest Ad Shows Unlikely Animal Friendships And Is Absolutely Adorable
In less than a week, Android's latest ad titled "Friends Furever" has amassed over 7.8 million views and 330k Facebook shares. The 1:02 spot is a mashup of video clips that show unlikely animal pairings (dog-dolphin, hippo-sheep, monkey-horse, etc.) with 'Oo-De-Lally' from Disney’s Robin Hood playing in the background. The tagline at the end reminds you to "Be Together. Not the … [Read more...]
These Space-Saving Furniture Designs Are Amazingly Creative
With living spaces becoming pricier and smaller, space-saving furniture is more in demand than ever. One of the established players in this business is Italian furniture company Clei and Resource Furniture is the exclusive North American distributor for the same. Their video portfolio (below) showcases some of Clei's amazing modular designs and went viral recently with 19 … [Read more...]
No Matter How Busy You Are, Watch This And Take Time Out For Your Loved Ones
South African insurance company Dial Direct and agency Joe Public have come up with arguably the best ad of 2015 so far. Titled "The Notebook", the ad shows a young boy being ignored by his busy mother as he tries to hand her something. He starts doing the household chores to save her time and finally manages to show her that 'special something'. What is it? Watch the video … [Read more...]
Smile Condoms Shocks Party-Goers With Crazy Stunt To Raise Awareness Of STDs
Despite extensive educational campaigns, 1 out of 3 Namibians in their thirties have a sexually transmitted infection, usually contracted while out partying. An infected person often has no obvious or apparent symptoms and looks like everyone else. Smile Condoms wanted to shed light on this issue and show people that the person they're partying with might represent a dangerous, … [Read more...]
How UNICEF Shocked Everyone At A Gaming Event With This Eye-Opening Message
To raise awareness about the appalling condition of children in South Sudan, UNICEF sent an actor and two South Sudanese youth to a gaming convention in Washington D.C. to pitch a new game idea. A film crew captured the audience's reaction as they were offered a preview of 'Elika's Escape' - a first person shooter set in an extreme war zone with a 7 year old girl as the … [Read more...]
Watch How 3D Printed Prosthetics Allowed This Disabled Dog To Run Again
Derby, a husky born with deformed front paws, was going to be euthanized or "put down" before Peace and Paws, a dog rescue group in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, took him in. Derby's life changed majorly after a lady named Tara Anderson fostered him. … [Read more...]
LOL: Watch What An ‘Honest’ Business Card Exchange Looks Like
Exchanging business cards is normally a pleasant experience with both sides trying to be as polite and courteous as possible, even if the exchange is of little to no value. This hilarious video clip from Vooza takes a satirical jab at this essential networking process and shows us what an honest business card exchange looks like. … [Read more...]
Shirt Store Uses Drones To Display Their Collection In Crazy Marketing Stunt
Brazilian menswear retailer Camisaria Colombo came up with a unique way to display their Black Friday collection in Sao Paulo's business district, Vila Olimpia. The company attached several mannequins to drones and flew them between the office buildings, with the discounted prices displayed prominently on the flying mannequins. The objective was to reach executives who … [Read more...]
This Is The Most Hilariously Honest Bank Ad You’ve Ever Seen
Scandinavian bank Nordnet promises a 'transparent banking' experience where you have full control over your money and investments. To demonstrate just how honest they are, they've launched a hilarious 4-ad campaign featuring actor Danny Fehsenfeld, who admits he was hired for $8000 to tell you how great Nordnet is as compared to other banks. … [Read more...]
Zero Budget, No Agency, 110 Million Views – This Is One Of The Most Viral Ads Of All Time
If you think you need a big budget or a big agency to create a great ad, think again. A video mashup by Animals Australia titled "People Being Awesome" has received over 110 million views, 2.4 million Facebook shares, and 988,000 likes till date. What makes it even more interesting is the fact that Animals Australia has no dedicated marketing team. This video was put … [Read more...]
How Two Ad Agency Creatives Got The Entire Hollywood To Endorse Them
Matt Roach and David Lawrie are a copy/art team who operate under the moniker aka creatives. When they're not creating award-winning campaigns at M&C Saatchi London, they get A-list celebrities like George Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Gary Oldman, Courteney Cox and Elton John to endorse them on TV. What makes them special? This video has all the answers. … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe How This Agency Rewarded Its Employees After An Award Shortlist
Toronto-based creative agency UNION recently got shortlisted for Strategy magazine's 'Agency of the Year' award. As a token of appreciation, they rewarded their employees with an overwhelming surprise that none of them expected. Co-founders Lance Martin and Subtej Nijjar take you through the celebrations in the video below. … [Read more...]
Press ‘R’ And This Incredibly Brilliant Honda Ad Switches To A Parallel Storyline
Honda and Wieden + Kennedy London have come up with an interactive dual-story video for the Civic and it's sportier version, the Civic Type R. Titled "The Other Side", the film tells the tale of an ordinary guy who leads an intriguing double life. The original video featuring the Civic switches to a parallel storyline featuring the Type R when you press and hold 'R' on the … [Read more...]
Shoppers Challenged To Climb Walls After Sportswear Store’s Floor Disappears
American outdoor product company The North Face came up with an incredible marketing stunt called “Never Stop Exploring” in a temporary store in Korea. Unsuspecting customers were in for a shock when the floor below them started to retract, forcing them to climb onto a wall filled with rock climbing holds. A North Face jacket then appeared from the ceiling and a display in … [Read more...]
Beautiful Anti-Alcoholism Ad Shows A World Where Kids Can Choose Their Parents
Finnish charity Fragile Childhood and Havas Worldwide Helsinki have come up with this beautiful but heartbreaking public service ad for alcoholism among parents. Titled The Orphanage, the film shows a futuristic world where the roles are reversed. Parents are the orphans and children get to choose who they want to take home. They're guided around the sci-fi orphanage by a … [Read more...]