by Jason Fox | May 29, 2007 | Advertising, Wonkiness |
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...
by Jason Fox | May 29, 2007 | Advertising, Wonkiness |
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....
by Jason Fox | Apr 13, 2007 | Politics, Wonkiness |
I was going to comment on the whole Don Imus imbroglio, but my attorneys advised me that doing so might raise the ire of the Wrong Reverends Sharpton and Jackson. Which was actually more of an encouragement than anything. But then I realized that there was way too...
by Jason Fox | Apr 9, 2007 | Advertising, Wonkiness |
I hereby declare a moratorium on using garden gnomes and other similar statuary in advertising until further notice. I’ve seen more elfin magic in advertising the past couple of years than I’ve ever seen whilst out casing the more moneyed neighborhoods of...
by Jason Fox | Apr 5, 2007 | General Interest, Wonkiness |
And other people who find 12-fluid ounces of cola goodness too much to handle at one sitting.QuikTop.comLater,Fox
by Jason Fox | Dec 18, 2006 | Advertising, Wonkiness |
Yes, yes, I know. Just one short day after inviting you to open your collective joyhole and shout, “Merry Christmas,” I’m now instructing you to pipe down and do some advertising. Well, remain calm. I’m not speaking to all of you.I’m speaking to the over-thinkers,...
