Did I Play A Small Part In Brexit?
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March 15, 2019, 6:15 am
Filed under: A Bit Of Inspiration, Advertising, Attitude & Aptitude, Authenticity, Brilliant Marketing Ideas In History, Communication Strategy, Confidence, Creativity, Culture, Great Ads In History, HHCL, Marketing
Filed under: A Bit Of Inspiration, Advertising, Attitude & Aptitude, Authenticity, Brilliant Marketing Ideas In History, Communication Strategy, Confidence, Creativity, Culture, Great Ads In History, HHCL, Marketing
One of my favourite bits of work is Blackcurrant Tango.
There’s many reasons for this …
It epitomised the brilliance of HHCL.
It ensured I could work for 10+ years.
I’m even in it [one of the idiots running down the hill]
But recently I watched it again, and while I previously loved it with all my heart, it now seemed to have more of a sinister edge thanks to the Brexit-ridden times we now live in.
To which I can only say, I’m sorry … it was only supposed to be a bit of fun about British pride and eccentricity. Little did I know 22+ years later, huge swathes of England, would literally go stark-raving-bloody-bonkers.
However on the bright side, I might be Nostradamus.
Happy Friday.
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Comment by Bazza March 15, 2019 @ 6:25 amThanks Baz. Thanks a lot.
Comment by Rob March 15, 2019 @ 8:34 amcampbell is the cause of everything shit in the world.
Comment by andy@cynic March 15, 2019 @ 3:57 pmOnly reason I ever talked to you was because of this ad. I thought it meant you were cool. I was wrong. All Trev and Al.
Comment by DH March 15, 2019 @ 6:40 amWhy did this surprise you?
Comment by Bazza March 15, 2019 @ 6:43 amThis was definitely all Trev and Al.
No one would ever claim otherwise.
Comment by Rob March 15, 2019 @ 8:55 amI still think the Apple Tango work is more you Rob.
Comment by Pete March 15, 2019 @ 6:59 amEspecially this spot.
https://youtu.be/MRiVrJItvoM
Comment by Pete March 15, 2019 @ 7:01 am💯
Comment by Bazza March 15, 2019 @ 7:24 amOne of my favourite lines was in the other Apple Tango spot.
“Imagine tweaking my ring….
… pull. “
When the craft of ad writing was the craft of writing.
Comment by George March 15, 2019 @ 8:07 amthis and the rga photo campbell posted yesterday pretty much sums the fucker up. the dna of a mischievous fuck who causes shit to everyone else.
Comment by andy@cynic March 15, 2019 @ 3:59 pmI must admit I love this campaign the most.
And yes, I loved this execution the most.
I especially loved the mad ‘apple prostitute cards’ we put in phone boxes across London.
Brilliant writing. Mad stories. Irreverent execution.
Comment by Rob March 15, 2019 @ 8:53 amDidn’t you get a police warning for those cards?
Comment by George March 15, 2019 @ 9:35 amnot as often as he got a warning for crimes against fashion.
Comment by andy@cynic March 15, 2019 @ 3:58 pmDon’t let Johnson and Farage read this or they’ll definitely blame you. And this ad was smarter and far more enjoyable than any element of their lies and deceit-filled campaign.
Comment by George March 15, 2019 @ 8:05 amYes. I’m surprised you didn’t see that at the time. Jingoism is always dangerous.
Comment by John March 15, 2019 @ 9:42 amThis is the ad that led me to you. Not a bad way to introduce yourself Robert.
Comment by Lee Hill March 15, 2019 @ 9:00 pm