Conan Heading To TBS

Hulu Adzone: Superbowl Commercials Live Here

How I didn't see this last year, I haven't the slightest idea. But the biggest day in advertising, the Superbowl, now has a place to house the players in the real competition; the commercials. Be sure to check back in to the Hulu Adzone to go back and watch the last 10 seconds of the commercial you missed because you were too busy laughing at the first 20 seconds. Or because you were elbow deep in guacamole, either one.

Vegas Commercials Are Genius; "Chinchilli Day"

Whether or not you are like me and find small furry animals hilarious, you can't not seee the genius in the latest Las Vegas commercial celebrating Chinchilli Day...

Great Heineken Commercial: Let A Stranger Drive You Home

Honoring Biz Markie, MADD, and everyone against drunk driving across the world...

The Greatest Seinfeld Back and Forth EVER

George: I'm sorry. I can't live knowing Ted Danson makes that much more than me. Who is he?

Jerry: He's somebody.n

George: What about me?

Jerry: You're nobody.

George: Why him? Why not me?

Jerry: He's good, you're not.

George: I'm better than him.

Jerry: You're worse, much much worse.

Mini- Cattle, Mini- Sirloin Burgers, Major Laughs

Stupid post titles aside, this commercial is too funny....

Gatorade Through The Ages

A great retrospective of Gatorade's ad campaigns through the last couple decades over at Oldest Living.

NBC Ran Hulu Super Bowl Spot For Free

Super Bowl ads cost several million dollars, but Hulu.com received 60 seconds on NBC free by essentially cashing in a voucher, according to a New York Times report.

The online video hub is a joint venture between NBC Universal and News Corp., with a stake owned by a private-equity firm. The Times said when the site was launched, it received credits to run ads on NBCU and News Corp. properties, but had not cashed any in until Sunday night.
It would appear as if the site, which apparently had not advertised on so-called traditional media before, made the most of the opportunity--with its second-half spot, which starred Alec Baldwin riffing on TV and brain function, getting good reviews.

It's possible Hulu could now hold its powder again and cash in more credits in February 2011, when News Corp.'s Fox has the Big Game. Perhaps that would focus on a Fox star, as Baldwin is a headliner on NBC's "30 Rock."

But while Hulu may have gotten the coveted media time for free Sunday, the production costs for the glitzy spot were certainly significant--and it may be angling to run it again before retiring it.

The Times had previously reported that Hulu was to pay for the ad time, quoting an NBCU executive.

Heineken And The Walk In Fridge

Gatorade's "G" Campaign; Yes or No?

A great article by Bob Garfield for AdAge about the new "G" commercials and campaign by Gatorade.  Created by the new agency of record, TBWA Los Angeles, the "G" commercials have been stirring some questions as to the brand direction and integrity now that "Is It In You?" has seemingly faded away.

Personally, I love the commercials.  Yes, I had to see it twice to figure out who and what it was for.  But I love the collection of stars pressing the product, and I think Lil' Wayne is the perfect fit to wax poetic about the strength and heart of what an athlete is.  Below is one of the samples.  

Do you like it or not?

Hilarious Lebron James Commercial

I guess this has been out for a few weeks, but I just saw it last night for the first time and laughed out loud.