Happy Thanksgiving.

That's it.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Seinfeld on advertising.

After purchasing several DVD seasons of Seinfeld, something stood out that didn't the first 5,000 times I watched every episode on TV.

While watching Seinfeld commercial-free, it became apparent that he does a lot of talking about commercials. And a lot of it, not too favorably.

So, I compiled a reel of Seinfeld clips where he mocks a particular category of advertising, then it's countered with an ad (or two) that I think represents the category pretty well.

I'll post the agencies and directors responsible for the work momentarily.

Doing The Most Good

Sometimes, advertising feels good. Like when you do it for companies that DO good. Like The Salvation Army.

They have a cool thing going on this year. (From TrendHunter) You know those red kettles that old guys stand next to and ring bells as you do your holiday shopping? Well, they've created virtual red kettles (no virtual old men).

It's a way to feel good about donating to a cause by getting OTHERS to donate for you. You send out a link to your virtual kettle and ask friends and family to chip in a buck or two. Before you know it, a buck or two from Uncle Fred and Aunt Pam turns into a buck or two from Nana and Poppy.

Plus - it's competitive. The site keeps track of which individual or team has the most donations. So if your agency wants to get all competitive in an arena other than the ping pong table, here's your chance.

Click the thingy below to fill my bucket with a buck or two. Or click it to find out how to set up your own bucket/team/etc.

Now...back to being cynical and peddling holiday offers on unsuspecting consumers.


(Oh, and the cool thing about this embedded widget - it fills up with red as donations are made reflecting how close I am to my goal amount. See that little bit of gradient there at the bottom? That's my contribution to myself. How rewarding.)

While Supplies Last

Dear Lawyer,

Is it not inherently clear that an offer is only valid while said product is able to be found?

I hate you,

me

I'm convinced that almost everything of interest is made by people in advertising.

Sometimes it has to do with advertising itself. Like when Justin Gignac made


Sometimes it has nothing to do with advertising. Like when Justin Gignac made


Or when he sold


Sometimes it has to do with politics like when some other ad guys made


and sometimes, it has to do with whatever you come up with next...

It's still an ad. Or is it?

Dorritos has (or will) create an application that lets you control the content on your browser screen. So instead of seeing ads (which typically make up about 30% of your screen), you can see useful stuff like NFL game trackers or pictures of your cat, Mr. Jingles.

It's kinda, sorta changing the internet. But I ask 2 questions: 1. Is it still advertising? and 2. Do you care? (slash - do you think advertisers will care that they're being blocked.)

A great presentation sans power point.