A little too close for comfort?

A little too close for comfort?

16 Sep

2024

10

min read

One Cool Thing

A human turkey, microphone stand and table…

Ads sometimes do pretty weird things to capture our attention, which was certainly the case with PRISM+ and their new ads depicting the quality of their tv screens. Replacing still objects with humans to bring us into the action. However, there is nothing weird and everything wonderful about Rover’s 'To my hooman' ad spot. Taking the perspective of a pet, it reassures viewers that with Rover, our precious pets are always safe when we are away. Something else to make us feel at ease is the extremely satisfying ad from BLUNT Umbrellas that uses their product to create a tapestry of shapes and patterns whilst showcasing the durability of the offering. Intrigued? Read on.

As close to too-weird as you can get

TV maker, PRISM+, took a bizarre approach with their trio of ads that seize attention by diving into jarringly-strange settings that viscerally convey the quality of their screens and sound systems. The campaign line ties all this together, with a clever changeable construction that starts with 'As close as you can get...', and then applies a different finish that speaks to the TV experience of the episode.

Rover bring pet-speak to life

Rover, the pet-sitting platform, perfectly captures the spirit of pet-ownership in their 'To my hooman' spot. Speaking from the perspective of the pet, Rover conveys the tension owners experience when looking for someone to care for their pet. As Rover puts it, 'If you love your pet, you hate leaving them behind. Luckily, while we're off doing "hooman things," our pets are having a blast with their sitter on Rover.' Despite the deliberately off-beat VO, we'd say this one is pretty pitch-perfect.

Sharp choreography from BLUNT Umbrellas

Finally, in their latest ad BLUNT Umbrellas showed off the design quality and stylish playfulness of their brand. A highly-satisfying watch that gets to the heart of why BLUNT are the category leaders that they are — their umbrellas just work, however much you throw at them. The campaign moniker, 'engineering joy', really says it all.

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