Tag Archives: viral

Wow–And Where Are You Going This Weekend?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Dennis Ryan

Apparently, this Rick Mereki fella travelled thirty-eight thousand miles over a month and half to create this remarkably delightful, short film.  You and I probably don’t have that much free time… By Dennis Ryan, CCO, Olson Bookmark It Hide Sites

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Beyond Awesome: Sharp Cellphone Ad from Japan

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dennis Ryan

Two qualities often form the basis of exceptional ads: changing the conversation and creating a unique voice.  This new spot for Sharp’s SH-08C handset does both. Timing in at over three minutes, I was initially reluctant to watch the entire … Continue reading →

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Yes, You Can Be a Historical Figure and a Bad Ass

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Dennis Ryan

Case in point: Teddy Roosevelt. These posters are part of a series called “Historically Hardcore” by Jenny Burrows (AD) and Matt Kappler (CW) who created it as a spec campaign when they were ad students at Creative Circus. The fact … Continue reading →

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That Sound You Heard Last Night Was My Arteries Occluding

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Dennis Ryan

In the 50′s, Jack LaLanne brought fitness awareness to mainstream America via television. In the 60′s, Julia Child brought French cooking to mainstream America via television and a best selling cook book. And in December, 2008, the BBQ Addicts blog … Continue reading →

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Play It Forward, Chapter 2: The Common Denominator of Viral Memes

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Dennis Ryan

I’ve talked about the “Downfall” based viral meme in the past, where people alter the meaning of a screaming Hitler tirade by changing the supers.  For a short time back in April, these were pulled from YouTube over some misguided … Continue reading →

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Some Adorable Friday Video Awesome

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dennis Ryan

Who doesn’t enjoy a salsa dancing dog? This has to be why the Flip was invented.  Happy Friday! . By Dennis Ryan, CCO, Element  79 . Bookmark It Hide Sites

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Timing Is Everything…Just Ask Channel 9

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Dennis Ryan

Fortune can be so painfully fickle.  If you happen to be in exactly the right place at exactly the right time and do exactly the right thing, you can achieve something truly extraordinary. On the other hand, it’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Character: The Key To Great Comedy Writing

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Dennis Ryan

Truly funny television commercials get picked up and passed around in a sort of ad hoc media buy that clients can only wish they could afford.  Unfortunately, creating truly funny television commercials is extraordinarily difficult, particularly when you add the … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Heard of Nolan’s Cheddar?

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Dennis Ryan

Probably not.  But maybe you’ve seen this ad somewhere on the web.  It’s a spot for a cheese billed as “Seriously Strong” and “Award Winning Cheddar Since 1859.”  Over :90 rather amusing seconds, we watch the adventure of a mouse … Continue reading →

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Babies: The Proven, Can’t-Miss Video Stars

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Dennis Ryan

On video, few things bring as much joy to the casual viewer as a baby.  Check out this little giggling guy.  And this guy Charlie.  And this little ham too.  If you’re not grinning now, check your pulse.  We love … Continue reading →

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