2012: Top Ads

Advertising is a tricky business in terms of pleasing the masses; success stems from unique clarity. In other words,creativity hooks an audience, but proper communication ensures the right message is delivered. Today Ad Age released its picks for the best ads from 2012. Each Ad brings its own flare to the table by taking simple scenarios we all know (or “global truths” as we like to call them) and creating ads that resonate with the masses through inspirational and/or comedic messages.

All of these ads evoke an emotion or some reaction that get us thinking about brands we know differently. Below are some of our favorites off the list; take our survey and tell us which is yours.

P&G “Best Job”

Gatorade “What’s Inside”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAzbSR0nP3g

DirecTV “Roadside Ditch”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7udQSHWpL88

Old Spice “Muscle Music”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ15vCGuvH0

Nike “Find Your Greatness– Jogger”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsXRj89cWa0

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[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://wpmaster.sjadv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cassandra-Bremer-Our-Space-Photo-e1402061863316.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Cassandra is a Content Manager and Developer at SJG. She earned her BA from Fontbonne University in 2011. Outside the office, she enjoys an active, healthy and well-rounded lifestyle including reading, writing, running, golfing, watching films, listening to music, taking photographs, and consuming media and social media.

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