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Levi's Walk Across AmericaA true viral, millions of  folks have already seen the Levi’s-sponsored ‘Walk Across America’ stop-motion video. The video took 14 days and 2,770 still shots from a Canon EOS 5D Mark II. To make up for being late to the game, I give you the Making Of as a bonus.

From The Daily Mail. PS: The video’s’ soundtrack is “Home” by the  incredible Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, who clocked in at #2 on my favorite albums of 2009.

Aussie radio station 95.3 FM honors Jimi Hendrix and Australian rock gods Bon Scott (AC/DC) and Micheal Hutchence (INXS) by keeping their music alive.

Great stuff  by Three Drunk Monkeys via Ads of the World.

95.3 fm Classic Rock - Jimi Hendrix

Classic Rock 95.3 FM - Bon Scott

Classic Rock 95.3 FM - Michale Hutchence

Briefed by Dan on July 20th, 2010 - Categories: Advertising,Awesome,Copywriting,Music,Print | - Comments (0)

Like I always say, the only thing better than a DieHard battery ad is a DieHard battery ad with Gary Numan. Seriously, I say that all the time.

The new ad is the sequel to DieHard’s other successful “versus” videos, which I have included below. I am so effing cool!

Briefed by Dan on July 14th, 2010 - Categories: Advertising,Art Direction,Auto,Music,Video | - Comments (0)

It says this aired during the Super Bowl, but I must have missed it. What the hell was I doing? It’s another epic piece for Dove, this time by the Paris branch of Ogilvy & Mather in conjunction with The Mill. Watch as a man’s entire life unfolds, from his inception to his final realization of what it means to be comfortable in his own skin. Great art direction, copy, etc. etc.

PS: Please read what it says under the “additional info” section of The Mill’s production notes. Giggle.

Briefed by Dan on June 28th, 2010 - Categories: Advertising,Art Direction,Awesome,Copywriting,Funny,Music,Soundtrack,Video,Viral | - Comments (0)

It seems like I say this every time DDB Amsterdam does broadcast work for Centraal Beheer, but what the hell, I’ll say it again: Yet another wonderful Centraal Beheer spot.

In case you missed it, watch Centraal Beheer’s Mouse spot from earlier this month.

Briefed by Dan on June 16th, 2010 - Categories: Advertising,Art Direction,Funny,Music,Soundtrack,Video | - Comments (0)

Amnesty International continues their quest to save those more unfortunate than ourselves, one excellent ad at a time. The television commercial gets bonus points for using Korobeiniki in the soundtrack – otherwise known to us non-Russians as “the Tetris song”.

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iceland-inspired-by-icelandLove this commercial. Where the Hell Is Matt comparisons not withstanding; it’s beautifully shot and full of buoyant energy, and it has a great soundtrack by Emiliana Torrini (an Icelandic artist of course). But will I ever visit Iceland? Heck no! People have to dance 24/7 just so they don’t freeze to death!

By Íslenska Auglýsingastofan (yes, that’s the agency’s name. NEVER play an Icelander in Scrabble).

Next time you clap, be appreciative of the black blobs who gave up their hands for your right to do so.  A beatbangin’ video by Benga that like Pringles, doesn’t stop once it pops. From Motionographer.

Briefed by Dan on June 8th, 2010 - Categories: Animation,Art,Art Direction,Funny,Music,Video,WTF | - Comments (0)

dulux-lets-colour-project2Scooped from glossy: A fantastic 2:00 short film for Euro RSCG’s Let’s Colour Project. The spot features 120 different colours, a great soundtrack with Jonsi’s Go Do, and 650 hardworking people from Brazil, France, India, and London. It’s the best combination of advertising and public service I’ve seen this year.

Oh, and it’s directed by Adam Berg, the man behind one of the greatest spots in history, Philips Carousel. If you’ve never seen it, please leave this blog and never come back. But before you do, watch it at the bottom of this post.

DANIELS, a production team made up of two Daniels, have crafted a slick-looking, hip-to-the-nines music video on a shoestring budget for Icelandic electronica band FM Belfast. Underwear has never been so cool. From Motionographer.

Briefed by Dan on May 24th, 2010 - Categories: Art,Art Direction,Music,Video,Visually Stunning,WTF | - Comments (0)