Archive for Perseverance
INTERESTING Y&R WORK
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I found this print ad campaign of Y&R (Mexico) that was made for a foundation of children who burnt their face. The message is simple: don’t leave matches around children. I really liked this ad print because in contrast to all the humanitarian work that I have seen from other agencies, doesn’t really deliver the message. This may be because the ad’s layout or content is so overwhelming that it fails to deliver the message, or it may be because it lacks content. I think that this ad campaign is efficient in that it is straightforward, talks directly to the consumer and has a visual that engages the audience but at the same time, is not overwhelming.
Bring Change 2 Mind
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“1 in 6 adults and almost 1 in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Yet, for many, the stigma associated with the illness, can be as great a challenge as the disease itself. This is where the misconceptions stop. This is where bias comes to an end. This is where we change lives. Because this is where we Bring Change 2 Mind” (BringChange2Mind.org)
The “Bring Change 2 Mind” Campaign
Headed by Glenn Close and three mental health organizations, this campaign’s goal is to remove the negative stigma and misconceptions associated with individuals suffering from mental illness.
Directed by Ron Howard, the first PSA features Glenn Close and her sister who suffers from bipolar disorder. As people walk through Grand Central Terminal, their shirts reveal what others fail to see at first glance, their mental illness. What makes this ad effective is not the label on the person suffering from a mental illness, but the person standing next to them. For instance, one man’s shirt says “Post traumatic stress disorder,” while the shirt on the person standing next to him says, “Battle buddy.”
This ad parallels our discussion on attitudes, specifically forming and changing these attitudes. The goal of this campaign is to change the stigma linked to individuals suffering from a mental illness. Since these attitudes are primarily built around negative cognitions or beliefs, the objective of the campaign is to inform the public about mental illness, thus stimulating more positive associations with these individuals.
Southwest Airlines “Grab Your Bag. It’s On”
Posted by: | CommentsI don’t know about you, but I’m sick of hearing every, single news reporter and politician (including our President) bemoan the state of the U.S. economy. They ring their hands and pat us on the head as they suggest the ONLY solution is for the government to jump in and save us. Yeah… whatever. Last I checked, we’re Americans–we have a long and distinguished heritage of saving ourselves.
What happened to leaders who inspire… who understand that we are the most resourceful and productive society in human history?? Where are their words of inspiration?
Guess Southwest Airlines, like me, got tired as waiting…
Thank you, Southwest Airlines, for reminding us who we are.
Foundation for a Better Life: Bethany Hamilton
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This is a really neat billboard ad from the Foundation for a Better Life. It shows surfer Bethany Hamilton “rising above” an obstacle to continue pursuing her passion for surfing. Not only is this ad inspiring, but it also symbolizes the values of hope, dedication, courage, and ambition.
Target promotes a new way of life
Posted by: | CommentsI know a lot of things that we have posted have been related to the economy but unfortunately it is top of mind right now and as I have stated in a previous post advertising is reflecting that.
Target never ceases to amaze me. I have always loved their commercials because they are clever and visually appealing. Not that target needs to do anything to get me in there because I am in there at least once or twice a week but I still enjoy watching.
This recent target ad is so clever and very reflective of the times.
The message it presents is since we are all hard pressed for money we reinvent the way we do things. We should come up with cheaper alternatives that are just as great. We do not have to feel down because we cannot do all of the things we used to do.
The ad presents a great message and promotes it’s cheaper alternative products for a new lifestyle and a new time.
Genius!
Celebrate Life Even in the Worst Times
Posted by: | CommentsI saw this commercial earlier today, and it sure made me want to go register for this. For those of you who do not know, this breast cancer walk lasts for 3 days and 60 miles, and the volunteer walkers raise money and awareness to try to find the cure for breast cancer. At the walk, everyone is there for the same purpose: they believe in a world without breast cancer. I love the idea that so many people volunteer in many cities nationwide to help with this valid and wonderful cause, and I also think the advertisement preaches a valuable message: do something that matters. Women that have either personally suffered or no someone that has truly understand that the virtues of life become much more apparent in your life when in a time of need. If you look closely in the advertisement, women are holding up signs saying “optimism”, “love”, and “hope”. I think that the most remarkable line in this ad is saying that this walk is a “celebration of life”, what a positive and encouraging way to look at this dreadful disease. Let’s all join this cause!
