Category Archives: Great Ads

Unforgettable clever ads from all over the world

Great Ad 5: Ready to Quit?

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

A static ad exhaling continuously with real smoke and smoky effect as long as the bus is puffing and huffing along. Why is this ad powerful?

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Great Ad 4: Amnesty International

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

Saatchi & Saatchi’s “Write for Freedom” advertisement, conceptualized and executed for Amnesty International. Whoever thought up this ad is really good. Why good? Attract attention: A familiar yellow pencil which we undoubtedly have seen and used is the focal point … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 3: Happy Father’s Day

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

This is one ad that made me laugh out so loud when I first saw it. Durex’s copy says: ” To all those who use our competitors’ products: Happy Father’s Day” Why is it powerful?

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Great Ad 2: Sony Micro Vault

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

Sony revolutionize with the Walkman. It’s snazzy product ideas, coupled with powerful marketing and advertising campaigns, made Sony a market leader to be reckoned with. Sony is a bit quiet these days but I thought their Micro Vault ads were … Continue reading →

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Great Ad 1: Without Heinz

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Vivienne Quek

Without Heinz, your breakfast, lunch or dinner taste like cardboard. Simple advertisement but the message is succinctly clear and powerful. This ad is one which qualifies the saying,”a picture paints a thousand words”. Why is it powerful? Attract attention – … Continue reading →

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