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The Hypocrisy of Gizmodo

by thomasfitzgerald on 04. May, 2010 in Advertising, Apple, Internet, Technology

Given the recent complaints made by Gizmodo that they are being unfairly targeted by law enforcement officials over the iPhone incident, I think you might find this article interesting.

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1000fps Pedigree Commercial

by thomasfitzgerald on 03. Mar, 2010 in Advertising, Design, Entertainment, Technology, Video, You Tube

Check out this amazing commercial for pedigree, shot at 1000 frames per second on the Phantom.

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For those complaining about Apple’s Windows 7 Ads…

by thomasfitzgerald on 24. Oct, 2009 in Advertising, Apple, Microsoft, Software, Technology

For all those people who think Apple shouldn’t be running competitive ads against the Windows 7 launch because it’s bad taste, here’s what Microsoft pulled when Sony launched the PS3. Or how about setting up a windows 7 booth across the road from the Japan Linux Symposium ? So, I really don’t think Microsoft needs defending from “big bad Apple” over a few ads when they’re mild compared to the stunts Microsoft has pulled over the years when its competitors launched products.

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Another Amazing Web Ad from Apple

by thomasfitzgerald on 29. Sep, 2009 in Advertising, Apple, Internet, You Tube, iPod

An amazing “banner” ad that appeared on IGN for the iPod Touch. Whoever comes up with these deserves some sort of award.

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Clever Ads

by thomasfitzgerald on 17. Aug, 2009 in Advertising

Some very clever commercials from the UK Government’s “Get On” campaign

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Amazing Stop Motion Video for the Olympus Pen

by thomasfitzgerald on 10. Jul, 2009 in Advertising, Design, Photography

This is an amazing piece of work. Celebrating 50 years of the Olympus Pen:

Note the blurb on the you tube page:

“This is the PEN Story in stop motion. We shot 60.000 pictures, developed 9.600 prints and shot over 1.800 pictures again. No post production! Thanks to all the stop motion artists who inspired us. “

Just amazing.

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IE8 “Sick” Commercial

by thomasfitzgerald on 02. Jul, 2009 in Advertising, Microsoft

Unbelievably this is an actual commercial for IE8. It really makes you wonder who is responsible for microsoft’s advertising. Don’t be surprised if this is gone soon.

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Interesting perspective on Microsoft’s Ads

by thomasfitzgerald on 06. May, 2009 in Advertising, Microsoft

Shawn King writes an interesting article for Mac Observer on the recent round of commercials from Microsoft and makes some good points.

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