The Future of Ads

Carl’s Jr. Uses YouTube Stars For Online Video Success

One of my advertising rules of thumb is this: Content that works well online is not the same as content that works well on television. To see why, let’s look at Carl’s Jr.’s latest ad campaign for their Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger.

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Dunlop Loops Its Way To Video Success

Tire ads aren't known for being fun or sexy, and usually rely on safety stats and a general feeling of 'that tire won't explode while I'm driving' to motivate you to buy. It doesn't have to be that way however, and Dunlop's recent campaign is just one example of what's possible.

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Honda Let It Shine On Vimeo

Honda is proving that you don’t need to destroy a video portal to impress viewers with out of the box thinking.

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Channel Six Lets LeBron James Speak Directly To Customers

For the release of Six, a new pair of signature shoes for LeBron James, Nike created a custom YouTube Channel called Channel Six, and filled it with LeBron themed videos, including Chalk, The Story of the Six, and Six Tips.

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Chalk Shows Nike Understands The LeBron James Market

Nike has stayed on top of their game not because they’re willing to sit back and reap the rewards of previous successes, but because they’re willing to push the limits of what’s possible with brandvertising, and prove to the world that they’re not just on the cutting edge; they’re defining it.

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Bosch Doesn’t Go Far Enough ‘Behind The Scenes’

Bosch let drifting champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. loose on the (closed course) streets of Los Angeles with his “Bosch-sparked” Mustang and a few extra sets of tires to create what they’re calling “Performance Art”.

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Nintendo Shakes Up YouTube With Wario Land Ad

Nintendo’s new YouTube ad for Wario Land: Shake It is a fantastic example of how to grab a viewer's attention, create replay value, and ensure pass-along by using the element of surprise.

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