Ford have just pulled all vehicle ads in the U.S. and replaced them with this campaign touting credit relief. “Built for America”. A hint of the apocalypse in the soundtrack.
via AdAge.
Category: newsletter
Social distancing animation
So out of nowhere, the concept of social distancing is universally understood. You’ve probably seen this short animation with a beautifully simply analogy. One graphic designer, 12 second animation, millions of shares, positive impact in a crisis. Well played that man; Spanish-born LA-based graphic designer and director Juan Delcan.
How to promote in a lockdown
Somewhere in Seville, the whole apartment block was in quarantine. But there was a rooftop.
And that’s where you promote your personal training business.
Public Service Announcement
Here is a public service announcement. No, wait, it’s an ad. No, wait.
Make sure you read to the end.
WcDonalds
Wany cowpanies take their branding too seriously. Pretty sure this is not in the style guide. Way to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Making the most of self-quarantine
Your messages matter more than ever right now!
Coffee fixes everything
A Belgian ad.
Rather good
In case you missed it, Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globe Awards. “Remember: they’re just jokes. We’re all gonna die soon and there is no sequel.”
The Reed Awards
The Reed Awards focus on the latest tools, tactics, techniques, technologies & strategies in political campaigns. There are 16 categories and hundreds of awards. To name a few:
- Best Application of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
- Best Overall Use Of A Telephone Town Hall
- Best Online Advertising Campaign on a Shoestring Budget
- Best Bare-Knuckled Street Fight TV Ad
- Best Villain in a Web Video
It’s international but there were no Australian winners last year.
This was the overall winner for a web video and this was the best TV ad. The 2020 awards are in February.