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Church Take Hard Line Over Ad

Ana Samways — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:55:02 +0000

The star of this erectile dysfunction ad has been kicked out of her church, according to the Courier Mail. Libby Ashby said she had been "disfellowshipped" from her local congregation after appearing in the ad. See the ad after the jump...

Cinnamon Bun Earrings and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:18:09 +0000

Creativity gone wrong: Cinnamon bun earrings to buy from Etsy. More Choice Links after the jump...

Yeo Valley Rappin’ Yoghurt Ad

Steven Shaw — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:52:16 +0000

Yeo Valley is one of Britain's most established dairy companies, best known for its organic yoghurt range. The company is family owned and has won awards for sustainable farming and minimising environmental impact (more on them here). Plus, they obviously have a knack for turning out fun ads -- this TVC, which taps into hip-hop culture, was shot on location in Somerset, England with the "Yeo Boyz feat. Lil' Massey" rapping about cows, sustainability and Massey-Ferguson tractors.

Air NZ’s Rude Muppet and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:22:20 +0000

Warwick writes: “I have a good friend by the name of Stu, an artist who lives, as artists do, in an isolated but comfortable hutch deep in the Waitakere Ranges. Very occasionally he will venture downhill to restock the pantry with his usual essentials, most of which begin life as either grapes or hops. This week however he decided to invest in yet another food group - cheese... More Choice Links after the jump...

Deer Runs Off With Wife and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:23:34 +0000

Great band name, guys

Speaking ill of the probably dead: I was appalled that well-connected fashion designer, business woman and publisher Annah Stretton commented to the gossip pages about missing (and presumed murdered) woman Carmen Thomas, a former employee… (More after the jump...)

Knitted Brains and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:22:22 +0000

My Mum could knit that: This knitted Karen Walker hat was for sale in Takapuna for $181... Choice Links after the jump... Jennifer Aniston does Streisand in a photo shoot ; Chambray returns; This is Not My Life hailed; Yogi Bear Poster (no your average tag line); and it's turtle time!...

When Supplements Go Wrong and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:43:11 +0000

Unreal Estate: Discerning property at...Sandpit? They of course mean Sandspit, north of Auckland. Doh! More Choice Links after the jump...

The Australian Sex Party and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:34:05 +0000

Media and Politics: With the help of some subtle-as-a-brick double entendre and a model who looks way younger than her years, The Australian Sex Party tries to encourage young people to vote with this advert. Shudder... Choice Links after the jump...

TV3: Homage or Copycat?

Ana Samways — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:44:24 +0000

TV3 is getting some flack over their ad for “Something Big On Monday Night” which bears a striking resemblance to a Playstation campaign airing in the US. The ad is almost identical the global brand ad, except it stars Dai Henwood instead of fake PlayStation boss character Kevin Butler...

Want A Mexi-Doug Poster?

Ana Samways — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:40:55 +0000

When PR Gets It Right: NZ Lotteries is having a clean out and they have a stack of bus stop-sized posters of Mexi-Doug with his classic lines to giveaway. Yes, giveaway as in FREE! "Rather than destroy them, we know there are lots of Mexi-Doug fans still out there that may want a piece of his awesomeness on their walls...

Lame Viral for Dirty Bird

Ana Samways — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:59:19 +0000

"Check this shark I filmed while I was cruising the Amsterdam canals on a canal bike with my friends!" writes some PR hack for KFC who uploaded this contrived, product shot-laden clip to You Tube...

‘I Like’ Rubber Stamp and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:08:16 +0000

Social media in-joke: Facebook ‘like’ Rubber Stamp. More Choice Links after the jump...

Breakfast Pranked (Full Clip)

Ana Samways — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:13:35 +0000

Best PR Stunt TV One’s Breakfast has been pranked on-air not once, but twice. On Tuesday morning’s show comedian Guy Williams pretended to be a pro-commercial whaling supporter named Jay Pryor. Paul Henry clicked when “Pryor” didn’t seem to know much about whaling. Then, in C4’s new season of The Jono Project which aired on Monday night, Jono – last name Pryor - and the team caught out several mainstream media organisations...

Ex-Girlfriend’s Shit and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:49:00 +0000

Amy Anderson, a Kiwi but I live in Sydney, found this pile of outside a house in Chippendale. More Choice Links after the jump...

Vincent Gallo Steinlager Pure Ad

Steven Shaw — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:09:07 +0000

Announcing the arrival of the hugely touted, strangely controversial Steinlager Pure TVC featuring Vincent Gallo. And pretty cool it is too. Then again, I've heard that Gabriel Byrne does a good 'bearded man walking in snow' routine too. (Hat tip to David at www.admedia.co.nz)