| Crispin's Miller Finale Intros 'Commish' |
Adweek - New York, NY, USA
- Crispin Porter + Bogusky's final campaign for Miller Lite introduces the More Taste League, chaired by a character called the Commish, portrayed by John C. McGinley, known for his sarcastic character Dr. Perry Cox from the NBC sitcom Scrubs.
There are five 30-second TV spots and three 30-second radio ads in the effort that launched this week. It is expected to air until the end of football season. Also in the mix: point of sale, out of home, bar collateral and—in the coming weeks—interactive elements.
Crispin's contribution consisted of the TV and radio ads. Miller's other agencies—Starcom, Upshot and Arc—are responsible for
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Celebrities : John C. McGinley
Photo Credit : PR Photos
Categories : TV Actors, Celebrity Commercials, Celebrity Advertising News
Posted 8/30/2007 12:08:04 AM | Permalink
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| P&G Perks Up Folgers With Integrated Effort For Gourmet Selections |
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MediaPost Publications - New York, USA
- PROCTER & GAMBLE'S FOLGERS GOURMET Selections brand has launched a new marketing effort, "Wake Up Special Every Day," which includes new ads and a call for consumer-generated content--an integrated effort that features TV actress Chandra Wilson and TV journalist Lisa Ling. The effort also includes a corporate goodwill effort benefiting Habitat for Humanity.
The campaign, via Saatchi & Saatchi, N.Y., includes a pair of 15- and 30-second TV spots featuring Ling and Wilson detailing how a cup of coffee figures into their morning rituals and defines their day.
Wakeupspecial.com features out-takes of the ads, extra documentary-type footage and interactive tools, allowing consumers
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Celebrities : Chandra Wilson, Lisa Ling
Photo Credit : PR Photos
Categories : Celebrity Commercials, Celebrity Advertising News, Celebrity News
Posted 8/9/2007 05:08:20 AM | Permalink
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| Beyonce Knowles Now An Amex Spokesperson |
AHN - USA
- Beyonce Knowles is American Express' latest celebrity spokesperson. The singer-and-actress, who filmed a commercial for the credit card company in New York this week, will be promoting American Express gold and platinum cards.
Beyonce follows in the footsteps of Hollywood stars Kate Winslet, Robert DeNiro and Ellen DeGeneres and golf superstar Tiger Woods who were all previously American Express spokespeople.
A source told America's OK! magazine: "Beyonce is a role model for so many young people."
"She has tremendous cross-over appeal the same way Tiger does. She's an inspiration for lots of people. She's a great fit for American Express."
Last week, Beyonce gave
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Celebrities : Beyonce Knowles
Categories : Actor News, Musician News, Celebrity Spokesperson News, Celebrity Commercials, Celebrity Advertising News
Posted 8/7/2007 09:08:45 AM | Permalink
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| Reese Witherspoon's new role: Avon rep |
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United Press International - USA
- Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is an Avon Lady, becoming the company's first Global Ambassador, Avon Products announced at its New York headquarters.
In the newly established role, Witherspoon will be the honorary chairwoman of the Avon Foundation, which focuses on breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief initiatives, the company said Wednesday in a news release.
Witherspoon will serve as the spokeswoman for Avon's beauty brands as well as be involved in product development and be featured in Avon advertising, Web sites and marketing collateral.
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Celebrities : Reese Witherspoon
Photo Credit : PR Photos
Categories : Actor News, Celebrity Commercials, Celebrity Advertising News, Celebrity News, Celebrity Endorsement News
Posted 8/2/2007 03:08:55 AM | Permalink
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