Category Archives: Ads

Coolness with QR Codes

QR codes are gaining popularity as a way to bridge the physical medium, like paper, with a website.  We’ve been seeing them now more in magazines and just about everywhere else, including at events.   Here’s a great article from Mashable on using QR codes for events:  click here. To scan a QR code with...

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It’s Time to Elf Yourself

It’s that time of year again – time to “elf yourself” with OfficeMax and JibJab.  Upload your headshot, or your pet’s headshot, or your relative’s, even your neighbor’s, and then spread the hilarious end-result through social media.  Happy holidays!  To do Elf Yourself, click here.

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Kia Hamsters Hit 4 Million YouTube Views

The popular Kia hamsters ad campaign is back, this time with the trio dancing-out to “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO.  The ads deliver, with over 4 million views of the TV spot on one YouTube channel.  Watch it:  click here.  To read more in an article from MediaPost, click here.

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Social Media Beating TV to the Super Bowl Punch

It’s the Super Bowl time and it’s time for commercials.  But, this year, you may have already seen them.  According to The Gazette in Montreal, Volkswagen released its commercials via social media already and ahead of the TV broadcast.  More time for the chips and dip.  Read more:  click here.

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Facebook Offers Coupons to Mobile Users

Facebook is rolling out a new app – “Fan Appz” – that allows mobile users to check in at retail locations and receive various coupons and offers delivered straight to their phone or in a printable format.  Another innovation in the wave of geolocation services that are no doubt going to continue being a trend...

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