6 Brilliant Marketing Campaigns

21 Nov 2007

Written by wallstreetfighter

Here are 6 great marketing campaigns I’ve run across lately that are just brilliant. They are unique, memorable, and most of all, define the product


1. Buckley’s Cough Syrup:

Their ads are just plain hilarious. The premise of their ads is “It works really well, but taste absolutely awful” They use humor to get this tagline across. I first heard a radio ad where a guy asks “This stuff worked really well but is it really supposed to taste like the juice at the bottom of a trashbag?” and the announcer replies “Why yes it is”







2. Lifelock




“My name is Todd Davis and this is my social security number”. The CEO of Lifelock stands there with all the world to see with his social security number plastered all over the internet daring someone to mess with his identity. Wow, if the CEO is sharing his information then they must really be able to protect you. AND they will spend a million dollars on me making sure that nobody will mess with me. A great marketing campaign. So good that millions will spend $100 to do something they could do themselves in 2 hours a year. Well done


3. Mike Huckabee for President:

Who better to endorse a person running for President than Chuck Norris. Huckabee wants to protect our borders and who better to do it than Chuck, the toughest SOB on the planet. Nobody would even be paying attention to Huck if it wasn’t for this campaign. Brilliant campaign not brilliant man



4. Apple Computer

Everyone thought the “I’m a Mac” commercials were great but assumed they would get old and fade away. On the contrary, each one seems to get funnier. Even PC fans can’t help but laugh. They seem to find something that bothers PC owners and hit it, and use comedy to burn it in your mind. Well written and performed.


5. The Volkswagon Crash Ads:

Admit it. The first time you watched the commercial it scared the shit out of you. I was even caught off guard the next 3 times I watched it. I don’t know if there has ever been a more attention getting ad on TV. It is the television ad version of a “screamer” The ad was created
by Crispin who is one of the hottest ad agency out there.


6. Cabot Cheese

Perhaps the oddest commercial on TV. Comedian Luis Guzman on a set being asked why he loves Cabot cheese. It’s so crazy it’s memorable. Filmed this year but you’ll sweat it was taped 20 years ago. These cheese is delicious but either way, I’ll definitely remember Cabot Cheese from this point on. Here’s the video

13 Responses to 6 Brilliant Marketing Campaigns

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michael smith

November 21st, 2007 at 14:51

LifeLock CEO Todd Davis is Identity Theft Victim After Posting his Social Security Number Online

http://idtheft.about.com/b/2007/07/27/256753.htm

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Favorite Browser

November 22nd, 2007 at 08:04

As always, yet another fantastic post.

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Jalaj

November 23rd, 2007 at 00:02

So it was the true social number of Todd Davis… But advertising and Marketing is something that can make you believe even false as truth… I think even if he had put xyz number there it would not have made any difference in his marketing success.

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Austin

September 8th, 2008 at 14:06

i couldn’t find the lifelock post, but i was waiting for something like that to happen…if you’re bored check out the webpage i put up for my dad, it’s a property management co….if you’ve got any ideas of how to market it i’d appreciate it….www.cwsparks.com. thanks

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Entrepreneur Blog

October 22nd, 2008 at 14:55

How to Sell a $1,000 Blender…

Capturing the attention of your target audience is the “Holy Grail” of marketing. For decades eager marketers have produced goofy jingles, shocking images, and unique perspectives to make us stop, look, and listen.
Every once in awhile a marketing …

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Didi

October 29th, 2008 at 13:47

Nice post and comments. Would you please give me an example of a unsuccessful marketing campaign from the last 12 months. I need it for a school project,but I really can not come up with ideas.

I’d appreciate it!

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Mary Bradforsd

November 11th, 2008 at 13:28

Love the SSI ad… classic! I’ll think of that one forever.

As for the Mac add… Rock on… I Love them!

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Charlotte Howard

November 11th, 2008 at 14:32

Great blog, with lot’s of great information. I will
be back often to see your updates.

Charlotte

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Adam Rooke

November 13th, 2008 at 09:04

…”Keep Make’n it Rookeasy!” – I’ll do the same!
Best, AR

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Mychael Thompson

November 14th, 2008 at 04:32

Interesting blog, but it’s hard to find a team that thinks in this manner!

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mat

February 18th, 2009 at 15:48

Unsuccessful marketing campaign: McCain/ Palin Presidential campaign paled next to the Obama team.

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Karen Luka

July 7th, 2009 at 14:46

these are all great! anyone have any ideas on how to market a logistics company?? Phoenix International (www.phoenixintl.com)

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Michael Montague

July 14th, 2009 at 09:45

Nice work, and nice choices! Thanks for including the videos on this page too.

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