When advertisers discuss successful branded content on YouTube, they often use the flashy, viral, in-your-face efforts of brands like Red Bull and Old Spice as examples. However, a recent infographic from ZEFR shows that user-generated...Show More Summary
The 90s brought us a lot of things. Doc Martens, flannel shirts, Kurt Cobain, Pearl Jam, Spice Girls, supermodels and the original Beverly Hills, 90210. Ah yes, Dylan McKay. The first ‘bad boy’ I ever knew. No matter that he was a 25-year-old playing a high-schooler and I was barely in a bra, Dylan was [...]Show More Summary
The trusty old laptop is being kicked to the curb, with PC makers trying to spice up their offerings by pushing a variety of hybrids, tablets and smaller-screen devices at the Computex trade show in Taipei this week. Asustek Computer,...Show More Summary
Facial hair, ripped abs, horseback riding, gunplay. A new ad for Old Spice? Not exactly. It's an old commercial for the Japanese men's toiletry brand "Mandom" which — unlike Old Spice — is not a parody. The ad in question stars the late Charles Bronson, who starred in the "Death Wish" franchise. Show More Summary
Wallpaper has been around for some time now, and one could argue that the same old paper-based patterns and prints have become a little stale with time. Interior designers looking to spice up their walls now have another option openShow More Summary
Have we reached Peak Hunk? USA Today examines the trend of “sexy guys—not gals—featured in racy TV spots” since a shirtless Isaiah Mustafa first mounted a horse to promote Old Spice in 2010. In a recent ad for Kraft salad dressing, a...Show More Summary
'Tis the season for male-grooming brand extensions. Old Spice introduced its shaving gel last week. And now, Axe has updated its range of hair products for men. It's advertising them with four new 20-second ads from BBH London that have launched in Europe and will reach North America this weekend. Show More Summary
In yet another freakishly wacky Old Spice commercial entitled Baby, Terry Crews can be seen marveling at how Old Spice's new shaving gel is "newer than a fresh pair of socks"... that talk... about how Old Spice shaving gel is newer than a new jersey, newer than a new mouse, newer than a new waffle iron, newer than new solar panels... Show More Summary
Terry Crews is back in another Old Spice ad campaign, and he's got a little company.
In the video spot above, called "Baby," Crews shouts that Old Spice's new shaving gel is "newer than a fresh pair of socks," only to get a little surprise when the socks speak up, followed by a talking jersey, waffle iron and solar panels. Show More Summary
Tired of the same old Clue game? Spice things up with Dungeons & Dragons Clue. It’s the classic game with a new makeover. You can play as Regdar the Fighter, Lidda the Rogue, Tordek the Dwarf, and more. The six weapon tokens include the Vorpal Sword, Dagger of Venom, and more. The world of D [...]
Isaiah Mustafa made a name for himself by hawking Old Spice in a set of virally popular commercials and now he’s selling beer in Israel. Mustafa is currently appearing in an ad for Maccabee beer where he uses his uber-eloquence to push such lines as “Did you ever taste the silent splendor of a sunrise?” [...]Show More Summary
Have you ever wondered what became of the Old Spice Guy a.k.a. Isaiah Mustafa?
It turns out he's alive and well and selling beer in Israel. In this ad for Maccabee Beer, Mustafa employs some of his trademark eloquence ("Did you ever taste the silent splendor of a sunrise?") to convince a bar patron that Maccabee's new taste is actually good. Show More Summary
Old Spice guy, Isaiah Mustafa has whipped out his Old Spice persona and lent it to Israeli beer brand Maccabee for an ad created by Allenby Concept House. In the ad, a man's distaste for Maccabee results in Mustafa -- acting very Presidential...Show More Summary
If your daily commute has become mundane and boring, you can easily spice things up with this clever hack that makes it feel like you’ve just jacked someone’s ride. All you need is an old screwdriver — the more worn it is the more convincing the effect will be — and a car key you’re willing to hack to bits. More »
As a horde of designers regurgitate trends that were hot back when I was still listening to the Spice Girls, it seems clear that the fashion industry has rediscovered the 90s. But, while those hacks simply rehash old styles, the techie...Show More Summary
The viral campaign for forthcoming horror movie "You’re Next" includes images of the film’s masked villains popping up in other films’ posters Last year, we saw an ad for Old Spice emerge from within commercials for other Procter & Gamble products. Show More Summary
Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to know today: According to the Denver Egotist, Old Spice created the world's very first — and maybe last — online scratch 'n sniff banner ad. While you won't be able to smell the scent immediately...Show More Summary
Introducing a new service that's only not creepy if you're a suave billionaire. So, in case you were confused by the video, or had trouble sitting through the elevator music and jokes straight out of last year's Old Spice commercials, Virgin America airlines is introducing a new service that lets you hit on other people in the plane. Show More Summary
The men's grooming brand encourages people to 'smell the internet.'
Proudly displaying your music CDs has become a bit of a social faux pas in today’s digital world — it’s akin to rocking a Sony Walkman in public without any irony. However, instead of tossing your CD towers in the trash, you might want to convert these obsolete monuments into something you can actually use. Enter the CD Tower Spice Rack… More »