Friday, July 27, 2012

WBZ Summer Image

"The Hill"

A new spot debuting in the Olympics for the NBC station in Nashville:

KING 5 Olympic Coverage

Eagles Soar

For any of you who have ever worked with athletes - they're not always the best on camera. 

Michael Jordan was rare...even beyond his basketball skills. He was a born pitchman.

So I was pleasantly surprised to see this spot from Philly -- where the three athletes show some real personality.  Kudos to the director as well... it ain't easy!



Have you had any athlete spots that were great on paper --but butchered by the "star" athletes?

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Dying to Bring You the News

One of the first images in this spot is something I've never seen in a news promo.

A dying man.

Yep, as "broll" for a news promo.





Now, I don't know the entire story -- maybe this guy is just fine -- but really? 

That man has a family that has to watch that every time you air it. 

Using this shot is just tasteless in my book.


Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Our Doppler Can Beat Up Your Doppler

Ever wonder if a live look at doppler is the same as live doppler?

Nope?

Yeah, me neither.

I guess this spot is making its point -- but it just seems a little inside baseball/"GM called and wanted a doppler promo" to me. 

Do viewers connect with this?