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funny as hell.

ridiculous plot ridiculous characters.

9 shorts / go forward or jump sideways.

explore!

explore the story

Linking to Progresso Soup's new absurdist online soap opera.


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CHARLIE'S SOAP (HE)
That's 80 Washloads?

Says Who?

No Fillers, No Perfume, No Phosphates, No Nonsense and No Need for Softeners

For Extra Choosy Moms & Dads Who Just Want Clean, Soft, Non-Irritating Clothes for Their Kids


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Who is Benjamin Stove?
This is not the strangest thing that I found in my family's basement over the holidays -- this is!


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Don't be a pool fool!
This year, use Leapy's Pool Master 2006 to run your NCAA Tournament pool.

Loads of stats and features. Import picks and tournament results quickly and easily.

Create and design a complete pool website that will astound.

"The best pool software hands down" (more reviews)

Fun image, lots of links and I love the "more reviews" link!


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A Blue Chicken
online artgallery abluechicken.com invited 20 international artists to say goodbye to the old year! High quality prints in very limited editions - Order now and get the book with all designs for free!

Yes, it must be Christmas.


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Military Collectibles
We offer the finest military collectibles available. We have a wide selection of Crossroads Diecast is the source for premium military collectibles.

Show don't tell. And then link, link, link.


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he was tricky - they are faking each other out - who's obsessed?... I was completely crazy - caught the greyhound - excuse me lady I need to look under your seat

Rules of the game
Clues: North, South, East, West
Sign up


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THESPUNKER.com
While American Apparel
Plays Hide the Quarter...

Where are the female Adbloggers?

Gucci Chainsaws are the answer...


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"May the best gaper win." -- gapers blog "...information that could possibly throw you off track..." -- travel post "...Willy Wonka-esque..." -- adjab.com

Rules of the game
Clues
Chatter
So dern close...


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Winner! Red Square... Dorkbot!!!!!
"But come on, it's $10,000. Screw work." -- Travel Post

"the final clue -- a sticker in a public place..." -- Just Jared

"We are literally watching the evolution..." -- beyond madison avenue

Part of Budget rent a car's treasure hunt. Great image, strong allusive quotes.


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Ultra-Current, Ultra-Raw, Ultra-Edgy Political Comix. Full year Archived. Not for everyone.


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alonovo.com
Will your shopping support:

Fair labor or sweatshops?
Blue skies or brown?
Clean energy or oil dependence?
Government for the people or business?

alonovo.com
Intelligent Marketplace
It’s your money.
Shop Loudly.


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DemocraticMatch.Com
Don't Let This Happen to You! We'll Find You a Much Better Date! FREE Sign-up! All Liberal Membership! Join America's Progressive Dating Network Today!


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Apathetic Nation dot Com
New headlines:

Signs the Bush Administration is in Decline

Bush Administration Official Accused of Corruption

Intelligent Design = Immaculate Deception T-Shirts Now Available

An Oldie but Goodie
Logic Proof: Same Sex Marriage OK in Christianity
This and more at Apathetic Nation dot Com!


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Key West
Imagine a subtropical island where the average temperature is 70. Where two oceans meet & accommodations are among the most appealing & diversified. With our live and let live attitude, it's no wonder that our two-by-four-mile island is acclaimed as THE gay and lesbian vacation destination.

Running on the gay blogad network, this is perfectly targetted copy. Sharp photo, humor. A couple of style points off for the illegible text right below Keywest.


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Her Body's Smokin, But Not Her Breath!
Proudly Helping People GET LAID Since 2004!

SmokeScreen Gum Reduces Smoking Aftertaste.

ZAPP Gum is the Most Popular, Trendy Strong Mint Gum.

Find out why everyone in Hollywood is hooked on ElimiTaste Gum.

Read more at www.elimitaste.com

This blogad's tongue-in-someone-else's cheek copy is a tight-as-jodhpurs fit for the LA and life-style blogs it targets. Have fun when you advertise!


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Three Thieves haiku:
premium wine tastes
even better when bandits
risk their lives for it

One of three pieces of creative run by Sutter Home to promote its new wine label. The text is a little murky (or do I need bifocals?) but the offbeat approach is smart.


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Swine Dining
Patentroom.com
Cars
Cruise through our collection of Packard, Studebaker and Cadillac drawings.

Architecture
Explore original Moderne, Deco and Googie sketches.

What's this? Hmmm, looks cool, better nibble and find out more. (Feel like a fish nibbling a worm, don't you?)


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Idiot Boss Of The Month
Who's the bigger idiot: you or your boss? Sure, he has no clue what you do, tells stupid jokes and yells a lot. But aren't you the real idiot for staying? We help 45,000 people escape idiot bosses each week. Find a better boss now... right under your idiot boss' nose.

Weird picture, too-close-for-comfort text. Great ad, Careerbuilder!


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Real-Time Scores & Stats @BottomBell.com
Send FREE Text Message Requests for INSTANTANEOUS scores & stats on your cell!

Text "NYY" to BSB@BottomBell.com for real-time Yankees scores...

Text "Bos" to BSB@BottomBell.com for real-time Red Sox scores...

You get the idea...

Now try it from your desktop e-mail to see how it works...


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Running of the Nudes
Join us in Pamplona this July for the fourth annual “Running of the Nudes,” scheduled for two days before the first of the bull runs. Compassionate and fun-loving people from around the world will run the streets of Pamplona to show the city that it doesn’t need to torture animals for tourism.

Bulls, posteriors, Pamplona... where else are you going to see this ad?


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Weekly Fantasy Baseball
It's not too late to play fantasy baseball at Quark Sports. Each week, use a $100 million salary cap to choose five hitters and three pitchers. Win weekly cash prizes. Free trial for the first seven weeks of the MLB season.

Non-standard image -- great to see someone breaking out of the mold!


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7:3 Chocolates - Adventure in a box
7:3 Chocolates offers exquisite, handcrafted chocolates in flavors like cardamom, honey and thyme, kiwi and black pepper, and rose water caramel.

Our gorgeous pink and peach hatboxes make the perfect gift for any special occasion.

Use coupon code 'myfirst' for 10% off your first purchase.

Simple, clean, eye-grabbing creative.


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Seven Windows is a jewelry design studio offering exquisite pieces in amethyst, citrine, peridot, carnelian and more. Come see our exclusive collection of beautiful jewelry. Free shipping on all orders.

Simplicity, beauty... sometimes online advertising is so simple it looks easy.


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Act For Love Personals!
Catch of the Day: Westjuly

"I'm one of those people who compares almost everything in life to Seinfeld."

Search Personals Now

ActForLove.org: Personals for Activists... Slammed by Rush Limbaugh!

Take Action, Get Action!

Strong image, copy aligns with blog sensibility, paragraph breaks, bold and plain text including separate links.


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GOVERNOR GIRLIE MAN
Collector's Edition

GOVERNOR
GIRLIE MAN
ARNOLD
BOBBLEHEAD*

*available
October, 2004

What Does
Girlie Man Look
Like WITHOUT
His Pink Dress on?

Click Here to
FIND THE ANSWER

Cool image. Could have used some bolds/italics in the text.


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MIS- UNDERESTIMATED?
Not too often, but let 'em bring it on! We might look dumb, but in fact we cannily represent blogs, Web and brick-and-mortar businesses and other living things. We do it better, faster and cheaper and make you look smart.

COLEMAN & WEINSTEIN P.C.

Know thy customer! Ads with copy meshing the blogs they run on do particularly well.


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PoliTemps
Some politicos are born, others start at PoliTemps..

If you're seeking politically savvy talent in your office,

-- or have political experience and want to work in DC -- contact PoliTemps

Our Clients include top lobbying shops, consulting firms, associations, nonprofits and corporations.


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Stop Dating Liberals!
Are you tired of arguing about politics on your dates?

Do you get sick of hearing your boyfriend or girlfriend bash President Bush?

Now there is hope!

Join the ConservativeMatch.com community and find thousands of conservative singles just like you.

Don't wait! Join Free Today!

Although I'm not wild about the "join free today" element and the overall slickness of the image, the ad text is funny and to the point, with good use of bold, underline and intra-text links.


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History of the Parties Posters
Looking for a great conversation piece for your home or office? Unique prints of the history of the US Political Parties. Just take a look ...

"Incredible detail, quality and design." - Chris, NYC

"The posters were great." - Paul, CA

Intriguing image impels you to click and learn more.


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Place a Bet on Iraq
Iraq's chances of thriving are much better than most of the media would have us believe. The New Iraqi Dinar is unbelievably affordable. The same amount that was once equal to over $82,000 can now be purchased for around $40. But, what happens when the oil really starts to flow?

Strong image, blog-like text, closes with a question rather than a pitch.


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NYC Graduate Open House
Undergraduate, graduate programs and a vast range of adult education courses including:
Audio/Video Streaming for the Web
Protecting Your Ideas & Intellectual Property
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror: Robert Altman's Cinema of the 1970s
Structuring the Arabic Sentence
.

Rather than just talking about the courses on offer, this New School ad offers specific, intriguing examples. The ad has been effective, but we'd love to see the same campaign try a bolder, wordless image above the text.


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