Super Bowl Advertising

Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the Super Bowl ads this year.  Especially in the beer genre, which usually does not disappoint.  I thought this ad was done well, visually:

VW Black Beetle

I thought this one was a good phoenix rising from the ashes commercial, but I don't think it would cause me to go out and buy a Chrysler

Chrysler Imported from Detroit

I also thought the NFL commercial was good showcasing major television shows through the years and how much impact football has had in those.

NFL American Family

My favorite of all the ads though was the Motorola Xoom commercial, especially because the Apple 1984 commercial was drilled in undergrad to us advertising majors as being the epitome of advertising.  We were taught that this was the best Super Bowl ad that had been created.  The Motorola Xoom commercial I thought brought the Apple 1984 commercial full-circle.  

Apple 1984

Motorola Empower Xoom

So what were your favorite ads from the Super Bowl?   

Clever Advertising

I apologize for the lack of posting recently - starting a new job, teaching two classes and having a new puppy have all resulted in little to no time right now.  My husband was even lecturing me on not keeping up with the inclement weather we had recently and my lack of blogging.  He said I lost readers because of not giving weather updates.  So to all of you that did not receive your weather updates, I apologize!!

Since I have been in advertising mode with my Principles of Advertising class starting last night and working on some ad campaigns at work, I thought I would share some pictures of some great outdoor advertising that I have seen. 

Let's just say I am getting excited and have some high expectations for the Super Bowl advertising that is coming up in a few weeks.  I am actually very excited to have my advertising class during the time when the Super Bowl is going to be played - a great extra credit assignment!!  Which outdoor ad is your favorite?  Have you seen others that are unique or clever?  If so, please share!!