Posted on February 17, 2009 by Patrick
No, no, I’m not a big deal, but the agency that’s letting me call myself a “strucker” is. Yes, I started today and what an incredible birthday it is… That’s right, today’s my birthday too… In fact, next to the dual squirt-gun equipped big wheel mom & dad gave me for my 4th birthday, it’s [...]
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Posted on February 3, 2009 by Patrick
Very few people can admit to loving a particular airline. Southwest, however, is one airline I can I honestly say I love. With more than 12 round trips on the “balling on a budget express,” Southwest has yet to let me down.
With fair prices, no luggage fees, premium snack selection, professional, friendly, and [cheezy] humorous [...]
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Posted on October 24, 2008 by Patrick
I just recieved my first ever SMS marketing communication. I knew it existed and even once helped launch a SMS campaign, but have yet to be a recipient. It’s really happening and I think I’m cool with it, for now at least!
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Posted on August 26, 2008 by Patrick
One poor excuse for neglecting “penny for a thought” as of late is that I have recently (as of last week) left my job of nearly 2.5 years and started another. Let me tell ya, leaving a job you otherwise enjoy is tougher than breaking up with a girlfriend because you found (what you hope [...]
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Posted on August 12, 2008 by Patrick
This spot from Kaiser Permanente does it… I love it!
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Posted on May 12, 2008 by Patrick
Ok, so, unlike my previous post, this video isn’t for everyone, but I’m confident the majority of my readers will appreciate this re-mix of a classic Richard Simmons exercise video. Credit goes to a Portland-based creative who writes for a Portland-based juggernaut in the ad game.
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Posted on May 12, 2008 by Patrick
There’s never a shortage of random videos–online–intended to make one laugh. Everyone has their own opinion of what’s funny or not, but here’s one I think anyone can appreciate. It’s a non-offensive, :30 TV ad a Portland, OR ad agency did for the Oregon Aquarium… Brilliant!
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Posted on April 28, 2008 by Patrick
Last week’s hot topic in viral media was a video of Kobe Bryant jumping a speeding sports car. Considering a vehicle would have to be traveling upwards of 150 MPH, I venture to guess magic (perhaps Harry Potter) was involved during this video’s production; but spectacular nonetheless. It’s viral for several reasons: a.) The video [...]
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Posted on April 27, 2008 by Patrick
In my opinion, you’re never too old to laugh at a good sex joke. That said, there’s nothing funny about (STIs) sexually transmitted infections (not that I’d know, honestly!) But they are fun to make fun of, especially for the sake of education. That’s the approach Planned Parenthood is taking with TakeCareDownThere.org, an action-based website [...]
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Posted on April 24, 2008 by Patrick
Strung-out by their long running “Got Milk?” campaign, Milk, with help from Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, launched a “made for web,” digital campaign built around a fictional rocker, White Gold. One part moderately creepy human and one part mystic moon goddess, White Gold is sure to please; whether or not he’ll persuade you to [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by Patrick
I’m completely obsessed with the soundtrack to a spot advertising Nike SPARQ Training, a new service offering which aims to help you “be a better athlete.” Something about the ad in its entirety just really turns me on. It makes me want to train, do uphill intervals until my legs feel like bleeding, recover, [...]
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Posted on February 11, 2008 by Patrick
Over the weekend Yahoo! launched a revolution, one only recognized online and of value to those of us with a web cam/iSite, not to mention a blazing fast connection, but a revolution nonetheless. It’s Yahoo! LIVE, a live video-streaming service that has all the potential to, once again, change the way we use the [...]
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Posted on February 6, 2008 by Patrick
Alright, so getting a free iPhone is near impossible; that is unless you win, find or steal one. However, it’s not difficult to get an iPhone for under a-hundred-bucks. It just takes some effort, not to mention a bit of questionable hustling. I did it and ended up paying roughly $60 for my iPhone just [...]
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Posted on February 6, 2008 by Patrick
Ahhh… The Super Bowl, an evening of athletic excellence, cheap beer, nachos and yes… Clever advertising. Or is it not? As of late I’ve heard only sighs of disappointment surrounding the 30-second wonders that are Super Bowl commercials. I on the other-hand was particularly impressed with this year’s Super Bowl spots. For me, so [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2008 by Patrick
DDB Sydney recently created a series of clever ads for Australia’s State Traffic Commander. The goal’s to create awareness for the dangers associated with MP3 players; turns out it’s unsafe to listen to music while crossing the street… I concur, but think TXT/SMS messaging while walking is far more dangerous. Maybe I’m the only [...]
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