Grabbing the Pulse of Doctors

I had this strong urge to be a doctor when I would put on my scrubs and watch ER. Then I learned that schooling never seems to end, I’m not really down with biology and up until recently, I was terrified of needles (still no pierced ears).

After all time, I’ve never once thought of being a doctor or nurse again. I felt confident in my career choice. Then I saw this ad from Africa Health Placements and found myself wishing I was part of the target demographic so I could receive this call.

African doctors leave Africa for openings elsewhere, leaving some serious holes in the medical profession. To help grab the attention and lure doctors, Africa Health Placements enlisted Boomtown to create the following mailer. I’m not a doctor, yet I find myself wishing I could submit an application. Kudos to Boomtown.

Via Ad Freak

I Love the 90s and Words

Everyone loves nostalgia, that’s nothing new. But what I love about this ad? The cheeky play on words that link today’s world to the 90s.

Brava Column Five Media for this.

But at least a Troll, was still a friend.

Last Time

When I see car commercials, I often roll my eyes. Very few have ever really spoken to me.

But Mercedes-Benz, you managed to do just that (without the help of Jon Hamm).

Via I Believe in Advertising

Mercedes-Benz | The Journey

Ad of the Day: Red Stripe’s Music Bodega

This is just pure awesome, insane and genius. I think it just goes to show, it’s all about the experience. And I can assure you, if I was in this store and a person holding Red Stripe was responsible for this great moment, I too would quickly grab one.

Via AdFreak The finished video is below, though the behind-the-scenes is worth a look.

Silent Disco Bombs

Ever since Treasure Island Music Festival in 2011, I have been in love with Silent Discos. They’re a dance party, where only a select few know what’s going on. To participate, you throw on the headphones and then you can hear the music and DJ. You start movin’ and groovin’ and singin’ along. For those walking by, you look completely ridiculous. All they see are you rockin’ out, shuffling your feet on the ground and humming off key. Needless to say, I was hooked from the get go.

And to be honest, Amanda and I silent disco bomb Celia in her cube at least once a month to brighten up her day (and let’s be honest, it brightens ours too). Celia joins right in with the dancing and tries to guess the song we’re listening to (shockingly, she’s often guessed the jam. She gets us.).

And finally, a brand has taken the silent disco party and used it as a stunt. I’m sold.

Via I Believe in Advertising

Ad of the Day: Where Time Stands Still

This ad for Switzerland’s Tourism makes me want to grab all of my wool items and immediately go there. A place where time just doesn’t exist?! Yes please! Also, taking a “holiday” rather than a “vacation” sounds so much more relaxing.

Via AdFreak

Ad of the Day: The Real Matter

Absolutely loving this ad from YMCA Vancouver. It’s simple, full of facts and causes you to wonder what will happen if we continue ignoring. Via I Believe in Advertising

Friday Links

Today, I had one of those moments that just make you appreciate the internet. Make you appreciate the blogs you follow. And make you appreciate the simplicity of technology. Here are two of the reasons:

1) CLOUD–an art installation made from 6,000+ bulbs where you pull on a chain to light (and darken) the cloud. Via This is Colossal 

2) World Alzheimer’s Day–To better connect with those who don’t live with the disease, they developed this Facebook app to put you physically in the shoes of sufferers. Very powerful, moving and of course, I did it. Via AdFreak

Come Fly With Me

Despite the fact I’ve never had any desire to visit  Norway, this commercial makes me want to hop a plane to see this scenery, wear sweaters and hang with Grandpa Norm. And of course, fly on Widerøe Airlines.

via AdFreak

Agency: McCann Oslo
Director: Marius Holst (Side note, he directed one of my favorite films from the Film Fest, King of Devil’s Island)

 

Losing a Client

Completely loving this tongue and cheek ad from McCann running in today’s Times and London Mail. Especially that last line of copy (“And with clients who don’t wear quite so much Lycra”). Way to graciously thank a client for a business while grabbing the attention of the masses.

But who’s with me on the depression that’s now happening thanks to the Olympics wrapping?

Via AdFreak