Category Archives: Advertising

Blogging 365, Day 62: I Got Praise!


Don’t let this dog-and-pony show of a blog mislead you – I actually do have what it takes to create effective social media buzz that will drive customers to your door. At least that’s what the people at Pizza Today … Continue reading

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Commercial Music That Works


Remember the days when commercials still had snappy little jingles? Yeah, like this Sparkletts one from years ago*? Back then, just about every commercial had one and I’m pretty sure if you’re anywhere near my age range, you have your … Continue reading

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Mark, Dan, and Wayne


If you live anywhere in the Los Angeles area, those three names instantly ring a bell. You’ve heard them all before, and in that exact sequence, but you can’t remember where. They are almost like an L.A. version of Mount … Continue reading

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Big City Slider Station


HEY, BILLY MAYS! YOU YELL TOO MUCH! I REALLY WISH YOU’D TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH BECAUSE YOU DRIVE ME FREAKING CRAZY! AND YOUR MIGHTY PUTTY DOESN’T WORK FOR SHIT! Ahem, okay. I’m done yelling for now. But by now, … Continue reading

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Okay, One More Post


In light of yesterday’s post in which my name was digitally slathered all over the Magic Kingdom, I thought I’d post the direct link plus another fun one for you, both courtesy of Disney. First, here’s the “What Will You … Continue reading

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It’s MY World…


…and you’re just a squirrel trying to get a nut! more about “It’s MY World…“, posted with vodpod Okay, so it’s just a promotional tool for Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate?” theme in 2009. But you gotta admit that it’s … Continue reading

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Yet Another Request


As you know, your ol’ pal Dave will on occasion make unusual requests and thrust them upon the world via this here blog. And as is usually the case, the world tends to ignore him. But here’s one that I … Continue reading

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Holy Hell! WTF is That?


Now that the holidays are upon us, the airwaves are getting crammed with commercials for new and innovative products that your friends and family will just be begging you to buy for them. And if any of your friends just … Continue reading

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Selling Out in America


Target stores has always shad a knack for attracting celebrities to appear in their ads. During my brief employ at Target, no less than three commercials were shot at my store with Terri Garr, Shari Lewis and Lambchop, and one … Continue reading

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Ads? In My Parking Garage?


It’s more likely than you think. I was greeted to this ad just the other day. It was strategically placed on a wall in the lowest level of the parking structure at work. While not as strange as, oh I … Continue reading

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