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The man we wish our men smelled like.

July 16, 2010

As you've been walking through your office this week, do you keep hearing something... something very faint... something coming from the desks of the women-folk in the building? Is it the heart-warming Old Spice whistle that you keep hearing?

It probably is.

The spark of the Old Spice commercials (jewel-encrusted scepter) that have snatched the hearts of so many (random crown) have fueled a viral impact unlike we've seen thus far (fresh water fish).

But it's more than Isaiah Mustafa's charm, perfect smile, abs, freshly washed towel that probably smells like a mixture of Old Spice and fresh laundry (too far?)... it's the personalized feel of the messages. Yes, Old Spice is speaking to millions of people, but Isaiah Mustafa is simply speaking to me.

Check out this Read Write Web article that gives insight into how they pulled it off.

How's that for an honest promo item?

September 29, 2009

(Based on a true story)

Dad recently took grandma gambling for her birthday (typical destination for an 88-year-old woman).

A couple days later, I'm out and about in the car they took casino-hopping, and as I peer into the car's designated catch-all of items, my eyes immediately lock in on a promo item. It's a small, blue piece of plastic with a key-ring and cap. Expecting a USB-type gadget, I rip off the cap.

Only to discover it's a screw driver with the casino's information neatly printed on the side.

Perplexed, I holler at Mom, "Do you find it appropriate that the casino purchased screw drivers for promo items?"

"Very appropriate since they're screwing old ladies out of their money."

Good point.

Perhaps a coin purse would've been a better choice.

Need a bright spot?

October 3, 2008

Tired of all the political ads? Already bitten your fingernails off because of the dour economic crisis? Good news. The puck is about to drop for a new season of the world's fastest game.