The Walking Dead kicked off its fourth season on Sunday. As if that was not enough excitement, it also featured a new Microsoft ad for a Lenovo Yoga convertible notebook and Nokia Lumia 1020 as well as some more zombie action. http://youtu.be/jD04ZH2BSag In fact, this is the third such Microsoft Walking Dead ad. The first two also starred the same […]
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New Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear ad goes musical with Lionel Messi
Samsung has released another ad for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear smartwatch. This one features Lionel Messi and current #1 song on the Billboard Top 100, Royals by Lorde. In what is described as a “a dramatic retelling of actual projects completed by the Messi Foundation,” Messi uses his Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear to orchestrate […]
Video: Samsung launches first Galaxy Gear ads
Following the launch of its first ad featuring both the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, Samsung has now released a couple of ads that put the spotlight on the Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Rather than focusing on its features, the ads give us a quick history lesson on how smartwatches have been seen in popular entertainment over the past few […]
Video: First Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear ad
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear are starting to hit the street in a number of markets. Both will launch on October 4 in Canada (along with the Galaxy S III mini and Galaxy S4 mini smartphones). In support, the Samsung marketing machine has launched the first video in support of the two devices. A young girl finds […]
Lizzy the chicken helps LG explain optical image stabilization
In a lighthearted ad, LG has recruited Lizzy the chicken to help explain the benefits of optical image stabilization (OIS) for smartphone cameras like that of the LG G2. Chickens have the ability to keep their heads still when their body moves. When the same principle is extended to smartphone cameras, the benefit is the elimination of much of the […]
Video: Microsoft Surface 2 ad
Microsoft unveiled the new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 earlier this week. Already available for pre-order, Microsfot has now begun its marketing blitz with this first Surface 2 ad: Meet the new Surface. Not just a laptop, not just a tablet. Thinner, lighter with great battery life. It’s the one device for everything in your life. http://youtu.be/2OqzxB-cSW8 Gone is […]
Video: Latest Motorola “Lazy Phone” ad tackles navigation
Motorola is back with another video in its “Lazy Phone” ad campaign. This one focuses on the challenges and dangers of not having Motorola’s Touchless Controls when you’re driving and trying to find a gas station before you run out of fuel. It’s never been easier to get where you’re going because Moto X lets you navigate without ever touching […]
Apple releases first iPhone 5C ad
While we’re on the topic of TV ads, Apple has launched its first TV ad for the iPhone 5C. Called “Plastic Perfected,” it highlights the colourful shades in which the new iPhone comes. It also does not shy away from the fact that it is made of plastic (hard coated polycarbonate in fact). Introducing iPhone 5c. A completely new expression […]