The AdHole

Lawsuit! Yayyyyy! At least that’s what CKE Restaurants – parent company of Carl’s Junior and Hardee’s – is screaming in response to a new TV ad by competitor Jack in the Box.
Seems “angus” is one eraser mark away from a less-than-savory part of the cow – or any other creature for that matter – […]

If I ever teach an advertising class, this one will go on the “what not to do” reel. Let’s see here. Clueless dad? Check. Copy written by client? Check. Bad acting? Check. Inappropriate use of letterboxing? Check. Creepy, intestinal tract-based animation? Check. Product name (Danactive) that sounds like a 70’s detective show (Dan Active, P.I.)? […]

Ever been in the middle of a hot concepting streak when the sudden urge for a tasty, cold beverage strikes you like Zsa Zsa on a traffic cop (I love 1989!)? You mosey on over to the creative department cola-based vending machine – all Tab, all the time – and purchase your desired carbonated beverage. […]

Here’s little something James, Shannon and I did for Brookyn’s Pizzeria.
Later,
Fox

Behind the scenes with Bruce Campbell on his new Old Spice commercial. Swoon all you want.

You’re welcome,
Fox

*Ooooh, That’s Gonna Take Some Good Casting
I’ve received the titular comment on more that one or twelve occasions. Yes, usually from an account person. Okay, usually from the same three account people. People who seem to forget that it is, indeed, our jobs to not only conceive a spot, but to also produce it well. […]

The phrase “living the dream” is often used by people in advertising – and, I suspect, by those experiencing other cubicle-based existences – with a touch of sarcasm. Instead of being on location in Australia with Bryan Buckley shooting a 10-spot campaign/mini-movie for a top secret Nike/Apple/Coca-Cola joint product launch, you’re back at the home […]