Why You Love “The Wire,” Explained In Fascinating Detail
By: Teressa Iezzi
A Norwegian academic breaks down the visual style of "The Wire" and in so doing, illustrates why creative integrity matters.
Charlie Sheen’s Post-Rehab Distress Soothed By Bavaria Lemon
By: Joe Berkowitz
A new ad for the Dutch beer company finds noted hedonist (and in-demand pitchman) Charlie Sheen struggling to abstain in a thirsty world.
New Interactive Hunter and Bear Ad Is Literally Timeless
By: Joe Berkowitz
The Tipp-Ex hunter and bear duo are back with a worthy sequel to their prototypical interactive ad from 2010. This one involves time travel.
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Farmers Insurance Agents Suit Up as “The Avengers”
By: KC Ifeanyi
Agency RPA delivers the 20th spot in Farmers Insurance’s campaign featuring J.K. Simmons as Professor Nathaniel Burke--and he has a new assignment for his top agents.
Can You Guess What The (Barely Obscured) Naked Man In This Ad Is Selling?
By: Joe Berkowitz
In this NSFW-ish ad for… something, a generously proportioned man goes about his day entirely in the buff, making the product at hand seem wholly necessary.
10 Lessons From A “Creative” In The CEO’s Office
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg came to the job through his role as an advertising creative director. Here, he discusses how his background informed his approach to the job and lays out some lessons for creative leaders.
