With the help of Kate Beckinsale and Zooey Deschanel, photographer Ellen Von Unwerth brings classic cocktails to life for Absolut Vodka. I love the parallel between the Bloody Mary and the classic ghost story i was brave enough to test out in the bathroom mirror at a slumber party or two as a child.
Now to see if they keep to their word, and follow up with realistic models in their spreads and editorials on a regular basis. One can't help but notice the spread on the following pages in this months issue are standard issue size 0-2 models. I guess we'll see - i hope it does become the norm, better late than never!
When the crackled patriotic speech (that immediately conjures images of an old phonograph, and speeches from presidents long past) breaks through the TV set it always grabs my attention. I'm not sure if its the message, or just the uniqueness of the audio that does it, probably just the romance of the crackle that i love so much. The tracks are said to be original recordings of Walt Whitman reading his poems, Pioneers, and America. Set to images of Americana for Levi's Jeans this is the makings of the current Go Forth campaign via Weiden+Kennedy, Portland.
American Express launched a new campaign recently, "Don't Take Chances, Take Charge." I caught the spot on the NFL opening light last week and of course fell in love with the simple and creative use of the faces found out and about in our world. The campaign included a slew of full page adds in papers across the country. Cute huh?
Also, i have records on the brain as I met my wedding DJ last night - who knew it'd make me so excited?!
ps. I know they aren't all from the 60's but I think they still work well together as a group.
I had the good fortune to experiment with the black tea infused limited edition Absolut Boston Vodka this weekend - and boy is it good! A dear friend and bartender at Harvard Square's Tommy Doyle's found what I think is the perfect mixed drink for the new flavor - spontaneously but aptly named (considering the smaaaht kids that frequent the pub) - Absolut Genius. Locals stop in for one ASAP as the vodka is a limited promotion and will not be available forever!
"Our first campaign focused on the impact Meth has on the individual—the user. Our latest ads show the collateral damage that occurs to users' family and friends. This new concept is based directly on input from teens."
Thomas M. Siebel
The Meth Project
Founder and Chairman
Check out Poster District for more info about the artist, how to buy, and the charity the proceeds support.
Or did they never really go away and it's just that I grew up? The weird little shrimp that have been fascinating kids and grossing out parents for 40 years have a new print campaign. The illustrations haven't changed much - which is good for them - it's their greatest marketing tool. I know I wanted a cute pink illustrated Sea friend on my dresser, and presumably unlike the masses i was disappointed with the creepy alien bugs that hatched and never turned pink or sprouted fun accessories.
I heard the news on adfreak, and was happily surprised to find out the agency behind it was Gertrude - they seem to be one to much churning out more and more good work.
Well, Woolite's newest print campaign doesn't have the answer, but they are making sure their colors don't fade with all of the washing needed to keep that outfit clean day in and day out.
'I feel like I've been wearing this same red dress forever!" - Lisa Simpson
Check out the latest addition to the 60's inspired Stella Artois Campaign, a pair of print and billboard ads. 
Why do these ads look so authentic? Because they are! They are illustrated by Paperback and Movie Poster Illustrator Robert McGinnis. McGinnis' portfolio is seemingly endless and includes cover art for all of the Bond Books and pin up art that has come to represent an iconic 60s and 70s aesthetic.
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