Category Archives: Great Ads

Unforgettable clever ads from all over the world

Great Ad 21: Before It’s Too Late

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Vivienne Quek

I went “wow” when I first saw this advertisement, it hits the nail right on the head. Through “Lungs”, WWF France reminds us how greenery impacts our body and health. Visually, the art direction is stunningly well executed, so much … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 20: I am a Virgin

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Vivienne Quek

Advertising Agency: Contract Advertising, Thailand ~Executive Creative Director: Manirat Banthukamphon ~ Art Directors: Kavin Sitsayanaren, Manirat Banthukamphon ~ Copywriter: Manisa Orprasert ~ Published: October 2008 If you have a commodity-type product and you do not quite know how to sell … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 19: Wide Eyes Sea Turtle & Clownfish

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Vivienne Quek

Don’t click on these 2 ads to see the enlarged version first. That will burst the suspense bubble right away. Make a guess at what the sea turtle and clown fish are staring at, with their eyes super big and … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 18: Tulipan Rabbit Ads

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Vivienne Quek

Do read my previous post on Durex Extra Safe Stork Ad if you have not so that you can join us in deciding if you like the stork condom ads better or this condom series from Tulipan. Advertising Agency: Y&R, … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 17: Durex Extra Safe Stork Ads

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Vivienne Quek

Today is one of those lucky days where I have a breather to go blog visiting and I chose to roam at Ivan’s Ads of the World. For us in the advertising and design industry, Ivan’s blog is a treasure … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 16: It’s Hard to Concentrate on a Good Book With a Wet Diaper

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Vivienne Quek

The ad has a single line, “It’s hard to concentrate on a good book with a wet diaper on your mind.” The rest of the copy is made up of one letter, “p”. Who do you think the line is … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 15: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

As EmpressEricka had said over at YouTube: “This commercial is LEGENDARY. Its been around for almost 20 years now.” That’s certainly a long time, especially in the advertising world. This 15-second commercial distinguishes itself from other Christmas commercial by being … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 14: Santa Drinking Coca Cola Vintage Ads

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

I always like Coca Cola’s Christmas TV commercials and print ads. With BigBearLodge’s sharing at YouTube, I learned that the big jolly Santa image was influenced and shaped by the soft-drink mogul. “Starting in 1931, magazine ads for Coca-Cola featured … Continue reading →

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