Ads that strikes you

Are you one of those

who runs to the kitchen

 to make yourself a snack during TV commercials?

 

Do you look at the ads in the newspaper?

 Or

 do you scarcely notice them?

Or

are you one of those who grimaces

at the ads on the internet and closes

 the irritating pop-up screen that escaped your

 browser's pop-up blocker?

Let's face it

–       all ads comprises of companies

and corporations blowing their own

 trumpet and telling the rest of the

world how good they are!

All these companies spend a lot of time

 and money to do this, to remain

 'visible'.

 

Sometimes,

even governments use

 the media to spread messages and awareness.

Similarly,

 political parties often advertise

 to gain their own agenda.

 All ads carry a message,

some of which we may not agree with.

Nevertheless, there are original

 and creative ads that really stands out.

We can look at some of these at

http://www.adsoftheworld.com.

The website hosts ads

from all over the world including

Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand

there is also a category called

'International'.

The ads have been selected from

 print, internet, TV and radio.

There is yet another category named

'ambient',

wherein all types of ads are covered.

This site is easy to browse

as the categories are clearly labeled

 and it is searchable by keywords as well.

In addition,

every picture the visitor clicks

 on is tagged by region,

 category, and as many keywords as applicable,

for more targeted browsing.

For example,

the ads for a golf academy in

Africa have the pictures

of a frustrated golfer,

 and have tags

 'Africa' and 'Education'; And

 the caption says "Don't get mad. Get better."

The sidebar on the left of the screen

 gives access to

 archives, forums, blogs,

and other links to a few select

 advertising agencies

 which are posted for the excellence of their work.

 The 'Forums'

lead us to

 'Exhibition'

where anyone can post their work

and ask for comments.

This helps advertising artists

 and rookies get an idea about their work.

The

 'Dungeon'

 is where all topics of advertising are discussed.

 And

 then there are postings in

 Chinese, French and Spanish!

 The creator of the site has his

 own blog

where he lists his favourites

 and has examples of some

 'unfortunately placed ads'

 from newspapers and billboards

 around the world - an example

of is a warning

about the dangers of obesity placed right

 above a McDonald's ad!

 This website takes us on a trip

 round the world to

 see, learn, create and discuss

 the happenings and is

 a real collection of creativity!

--
Sriram Savarkar
Hinduism is more a way of life than a method of worship.
Dharmo Rakshati Rakshithaha
If you protect Dharma, Dharma will in turn protect you

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