I’ve been paying more attention to advertising and advertising blogs lately, thanks to my class this semester. Here are a few interesting links I’ve found this week:
+ An oldie (1996) but a goodie from The Onion:
Nike to Cease Manufacturing Products
“The last few years, it became impossible to maintain our high standards of advertising while faced with the daily distractions of making sneakers,” said Phil Knight, Nike founder and CEO. “By discontinuing our entire product line, we will ensure that Nike remains the world’s leader in the field of incredibly cool TV commercials well into the 21st century.”
+ The Advertising Artwork of Dr. Seuss. “Before Theodore Seuss Geisel found fame as a children’s book author, the primary outlet for his creative efforts was magazines.”
+ Steve Irwin’s classic Sportscenter commercial, in which he wrestles the Florida Gator. Proof that these ads don’t really get old.
+ Remember when the iMac first came out, and how it was available in all those cool colors? After being copied by everyone, Apple seems to have returned to black and white.
