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Monday, December 30, 2013

Ad execs choose best and worst ads of 2013: Chrysler, Google, Oreos, GoldieBlox, Intel, Toshiba, Samsung, Chipoltle, Sears, Kmart, Activision, Call of Duty, Mazda



Link to article:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304591604579288643406741548?mod=e2fb

Best commercials 2013:

Chrysler Group LLC's Ram trucks: Chrysler pays tribute to the American farmer.


Best: Unilever: Dove Soap


Best: Google Inc.


Best: Oreos:


Best: GoldieBlox Inc., a startup company that makes building toys for girls.


Best: Intel / Toshiba Ultrabook computer "Alex"
This was all I could find:


Worst Commercials 2013:

Samsung Galaxy Note 3


Worst: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.


Worst: Sears / Kmart:


Worst: Activision Blizzard Inc. Call of Duty "Ghosts"


Worst: Mazda Motor Corp.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Hanes Underwear "Go for tagless" TV Commercial with Michael Jordan

Screenshot for the ad. I am still looking for the other 2 actors in the ad.

Here is the ad:

Pizza Hut Christmas "Big dinner box / Go for greatness!" TV Commercial

Screenshot for the ad. I am still looking for the actors

Here is the ad:

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Progressive “'Who Are Them” TV Commercial with Stephanie Courtney and Dede Drake

Screenshot for the ad.

Stephanie Courtney, plays Flo the spokesperson for Progressive.

Dede Drake, Progressive customer trying to comprehend Flo.

Here is the ad:

Walmart "Straight talk wireless" TV Commercial with B.J. Bales & Meredith Bishop

Screenshot for the ad.

B.J. Bales

Meredith Bishop

Here is the ad:

Toyota Camry "Jackpot" Commercial with Damon Dayoub, Mary Gallagher & Laurel Coppock

Screenshot for the ad.

Damon Dayoub, plays the Jackpot of a boyfriend.

Mary Gallagher, plays the girlfriend.

Laurel Coppock: Receptionist in most Toyota Ads.

Here is the ad:

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Bose "QuietComfort 20" TV Commercial

Screenshot for the ad.

Our mystery man

Here is the ad:


Farmers Insurance “The More You Know” TV Commercial with J.K. Simmons, spokesperson for Farmer's

Screenshot for the ad.

J.K, Simmons


Stacy Lee, actress.

Here is the ad:

McDonald's Spicy Creations “Gladiators'” TV Commercial with Freddie Smith

Screenshot for the ad.

Freddie Smith, plays the gladiator and is on Days of our Lives. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2887134/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Here is the ad:

Colgate Optic White Dual Action TV Commercial with Jasmine Burgess

Screenshot for the ad.

Model Jasmine Burgess .... stunning!

Here is the ad:

Spiriva COPD Maintenance Therapy "Elephants" TV Commercials with Jeanette O'Connor and Linda Wahl

Screenshot for the ad.

The lovely Jeanette O'Connor

Here is ad 1:


Screenshot for the ad #2.

Linda Wahl

Here is ad #2:
http://youtu.be/ezXVIOc9Jhk

Ricola Cough Drops “Chrüterchraft” TV Commercials

This is the screenshot for the Extra Strength ad. Chrüterchraft translates to “sacred herb”.

Here is the extra strength ad:


Screenshot for the 2nd ad. First ad is in English, the 2nd ad is in German, its great!



Payless Shoe Store “5 day sale / Sleigh” TV Commercial

Screenshot for the ad. By the time I find tha actress, the 5 day sale will be over with and the ad will stop airing.

Here is the ad:

WeatherTech Floor Liners / Mats “Elves” TV Commercial


Screenshots for the ad. Still looking for the actors.

Here is the ad:

Keurig Coffee Maker "Kitchen spotlight" TV Commercial

Screenshot for the ad, still looking for the actors.

Here is the ad:

Keurig Coffee Maker “Subliminal Affirmations” TV Commercial with Michael Marinaccio

Screenshot for the ad.

Michael Marinaccio, plays the husband. I am still looking for the actress.

Here is the ad:

Tums Antacid Tablets “Chicken Fight” TV Commercial

Screenshot for the ad. I am not able to locate the actor, for this ad, or the previous chicken "wing" ad, but if you know, let me know, Thanks!

Here is the ad:

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Geico Insurance "Football game stadium / Pig in a blanket" TV Commercial

Screenshot for the ad.

Here is the ad:

Chivas Regal Scotch Whiskey "Barman" TV Commercial with Charles Dance

Screenshot for the ad; quire a few people in the ad, and I am just starting my search -- if you know, let me know, thanks!

Charles Dance http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001097/ (Thanks to @Cosmos for the info)

Here is the ad:

JCPenney Holiday "Cash Days" TV Commercial with Brandon Keener

Screenshot for the ad.

Brandon Keener, plays the shopper coming out of Penney's; http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444749/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Here is the ad:

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Applebee's "Spirited Cuisine / It's Tricky!" TV Commercial with Christian Delpech

Screenshot for the ad.

Christian Delpech, the Chef: http://www.christiandelpech.com/

Here is the ad:

Macy's "What's in store" TV Commercial with Matt Oberg (Fiber One makes me sad)

Screenshot for the ad.

Matt Oberg, looks like he is the spokesperson for Macy's in terms of ads. He was featured in the Fiber One ad, with the deep sexy voice, saying that fiber made him sad. Then he did an ad for Geico, the one where he got smashed watermelson all over himself. Next, for the past year, he is featured in several Macy's ads. Good job Matt, I am happy for you!!

Here is just one of several Matt/Macy's ads:

Infiniti Q50 "Fixing Santa's Hat" TV Commercial with Matt Houston

Screenshot for the ad:

Matt Houston, actor.

Here is the ad:

Sears "Juggle / Juggling" TV Commercial with Jack Kalvan and Shundra Oakley

Screenshot for the ad.

Shundra Oakley, plays the Sears spokesperson. I don't know much about her, but if I find something I will post it.

Jack Kalvan, is the juggler. See www.jackkalvan.com "Good job Jack!"

Here is the ad: