Are advertisers stuck in the past?

For decades in Philadelphia the prevailing thought on the Flyers was that they were living in the past. They were trying to recreate their glory teams of the 1970s as the modern game passed them by. Lately, it seems that many major brands and their advertising agencies are taking lessons from those Flyers.

In October of last year, Wendy’s brought back “Where’s the Beef?” in this ad featuring a t-shirt with the popular 80s slogan.

5 All-Time Great Ads

There have been scores of great ads over the years. Ads that inspire. Ads that sell. Ads that innovate. These are five of the very best and most important. 

I want to hear from you. What ads would you include that didn't make this list?

Advertising has gone to the dogs

Seriously. Nestle Purina PetCare is releasing a commercial aimed not just at dog owners, but also at the pets themselves. The ad for Beneful dog food, which will run in Austria, includes a series of squeaks and high-frequency tones that take advantage of a dog’s sharp hearing. You can read the article about it here.

All of this brings up some interesting questions.