Topic: Commercials

  • Federer, Jeter and Woods Gillette Commercial

    Federer, Jeter and Woods Gillette Commercial

    Roger Federer, Derek Jeter and Tiger Woods all appear in a new ad campaign for Gillette razors. The trio struts their stuff to the “Staying Alive” tune and broke out the 70’s look with their black leather, wide collared shirts and kickin’ shoes. Federer married his longtime girlfriend Miroslava ‘Mirka’ … More »

  • Rookies Showing Us How Easy It Is

    Rookies Showing Us How Easy It Is

    A couple of weeks ago I posted the video of a commercial that’s been hitting the small screen lately that’s promoting just how easy it is to use Windows Live Photo Gallery.
    It’s a part of a larger series all focused around "rookies" or novices using Windows products and applications.
    The question … More »

  • Is Microsoft Honestly Ignoring Vista

    Is Microsoft Honestly Ignoring Vista

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I really do enjoy the PC vs. Mac TV commercials. I think they’re extremely creative and entertaining. I don’t feel they are exactly based on facts or research though.
    The one above for instance implies that Microsoft is spending only a fraction … More »

  • Microsoft Isn’t Going to Take It Anymore

    Microsoft Isn’t Going to Take It Anymore

    I’m a big fan of the Apple/PC commercials, but it’s not because they enlighten me on the truth between the two computers. It’s because they’re well done and funny. Microsoft is tired of the the commercials being taken as fact and will be starting a campaign to battle that mindset.
    In … More »

  • Mac Commercials Challenge

    Mac Commercials Challenge

    I was speaking with a friend of mine a few days ago and we got to talking about the new Mac ads. He had the suggestion that to really push the software and show what it can do, instead of just talking about how cool it is not to be … More »

  • Dress Like a TV Star

    Dress Like a TV Star

    Maybe not a star, but you can now dress like your favorite computer manufacturer’s equipment personified as humans. Didn’t catch that? You can now figure out exactly what you need to wear to be the Mac Guy or the PC Guy. And just in time for Halloween!
    Get all the details … More »

  • I like Macs

    I like Macs

    To clarify just a little bit, I like Macs. They’re just not my currently preferred hardware of choice. Given my recent post you may have thought otherwise. If I were in the market for a new computer, I might choose a Mac over a PC. There are some factors that … More »