Archive for June, 2008

Memac Ogilvy & Mather | Where do ideas come from?

An interesting self-promotion campaign by Memac Ogilvy & Mather, a leading world-wide advertising network. You can almost hear it. That moment when it clicks. Everything falls into place. Complexities unravel. Obscurity turns clear. And because you’ve had a great idea, suddenly you’ve...
June 19th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Cozmo | A Home Department for Newlyweds

Lovely ad by Cozmo, the visual speaks for itself. Advertising Agency: Team Y&R Amman, Jordan
June 19th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Hamleys Toy Shop | Mecca St. the way your children see it

Teaser/Revealer ads announcing the opening of Hamleys toy shop on Mecca street in Amman, Jordan. Not bad but I’m not sure if the visual of the revealer ad suits children, I noticed on their website that most of their toys are for children between 2 – 8 years, when I think of children less...
June 18th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Natural Resources Defense Council | Stop Global Warming

Amazing ambient ideas by Miami Ad School in Brazil, the idea is to raise awareness of global warming effect on the world and the importance of stopping it, read the rationale of each implementation for more details, really impressive. A world map sticker is glued on the bottle, the water inside it simulates...
June 18th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Bloody Brilliant Billboard Promoting Kill Bill!

This piece of work deserves being highlighted here, it’s a combination between outdoor and ambient media, I’m not sure about the blood on the cars, unless they parked those cars. It was created by Saatchi & Saatchi in New Zealand for TV2 to promote Kill Bill movie. via [ trendwatcher...
June 17th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Emirates | Made in Guangzhou

Nice ad for Emirates announcing a new non-stop destination between Dubai and world’s factory, Guangzhou in China. The ad features variety of commonly used tools and things, which are most probably made at Guangzhou, the idea is to communicate that this destination is important for the success...
June 16th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Saudi Telecom STC | DSL Afaq with Modem

Agency: Leo Burnett, Riyadh
June 16th, 2008 | Entertainment | Read More

UAE is the most connected Arab country, followed by Bahrain & Saudi Arabia

Arab Advisors, a research firm that specializes in communications, published its annual Total Country Connectivity Measure (TCCM) report. Not surprisingly GCC countries topped the list, UAE came first followed by Bahrain, Saudi, Qatar and Kuwait. I was surprised to see Libya in the sixth position, I...
June 15th, 2008 | Marketing | Read More

Kia | You will be surprised by our 5-year warranty

I like this ad for Kia! The header reads: If this is surprising, what if you knew that the length of our warranty is 5 years. I like it cause they didn’t feature cars in the visual, a direct message that has been delivered through a nice visual. Advertising Agency: Team Y&R Amman, Jordan
June 15th, 2008 | Advertising | Read More

Facebook’s Golden Rules Compiled by jazarah! and Debrett’s with Orange

Gulf News published an interesting article about the golden rules for online social networking, these rules were compiled by Debrett’s following a survey conducted by Orange, Debrett’s is a British publisher offering advice on international etiquette, manners, good taste, style and sophistication. This...
June 14th, 2008 | Marketing | Read More