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Alexa gives weather for Austin in Super Bowl ad — and a nation speculates about Amazon HQ2 clues

by Kurt Schlosser on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 at 4:37 pmComment

Ask Amazon’s Alexa which city in Texas is her favorite, and she replies, “Definitely Austin.” Ask the voice-integrated artificial intelligence where Amazon will locate its second headquarters, and Alexa replies… Read More

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Oregon-based marijuana delivery service creates parody commercial that will give you the giggles

by Kurt Schlosser on November 7, 2017February 27, 2018 at 2:15 pm 3 Comments

Even if you’re at work and not currently high, there’s a good chance you’re going to have a laugh while watching this new commercial from Briteside, an Oregon-based marijuana delivery… Read More

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Burger King commercial manipulates Google devices to describe the Whopper

by Monica Nickelsburg on April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 at 12:49 pmComment

When it comes to marketing ploys, this one’s a whopper. Burger King has launched an ad campaign that uses Google’s “wake words” to trigger devices into describing the fast food… Read More

Amazon amps up fashion push with $15M ad campaign

by Monica Nickelsburg on October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 at 9:00 amComment

This time of year, it’s not unusual to see Amazon doubling down on its fulfillment centers and seasonal employees as it prepares for the big holiday push. What is novel,… Read More

Microsoft disses the MacBook Air with a catchy jingle in new Surface Pro 4 ad

by Monica Nickelsburg on August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 at 11:13 am1 Comment

Apple spent years trying to out-cool Microsoft in TV ads but now it’s the Redmond company accusing its top competitor of being “a bit square.” In a new ad, with… Read More

Microsoft goes after Apple again with new ad that takes aim at iPad Pro

by Taylor Soper on August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 at 8:35 am 9 Comments

It’s been awhile since Microsoft mocked Apple in a commercial, but the Redmond tech giant is back at it again. Microsoft posted a new ad on Tuesday that takes aim… Read More

Missy Elliott joins Alec Baldwin and Alexa for Amazon Super Bowl spots

by Monica Nickelsburg on January 29, 2016February 5, 2016 at 8:42 amComment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwVzgRfPoU8 Amazon is investing in Alexa and Amazon Echo this Super Bowl season — bringing in some big names to promote the virtual assistant and the smart speaker she calls home.… Read More

Microsoft and Apple hug it out in new commercial aimed at spreading holiday cheer

by Jacob Demmitt on December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 at 4:15 pm 8 Comments

Microsoft released a new holiday-themed commercial on Tuesday that shows workers leaving the company’s own store in New York City, walking five blocks down the road and caroling in front of Apple’s… Read More

Big Fish reeling in more casino gamers with high-stakes TV spot

by Tricia Duryee on February 25, 2014February 25, 2014 at 4:01 pm 12 Comments

Seattle-based game company Big Fish said last year that nearly half of its revenue came from mobile, and now it’s betting some of that cash on its first-ever national TV campaign.… Read More

This startup will tell you which brand had the best Super Bowl ad

by Taylor Soper on January 31, 2014February 8, 2015 at 6:47 pm1 Comment

When we watch television, commercials provide a time to take a bathroom break or grab a quick bite to eat. That just isn’t the case on Super Bowl Sunday, when… Read More

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Alexa gives weather for Austin in Super Bowl ad — and a nation speculates about Amazon HQ2 clues

Oregon-based marijuana delivery service creates parody commercial that will give you the giggles

Burger King commercial manipulates Google devices to describe the Whopper

Amazon amps up fashion push with $15M ad campaign

Microsoft disses the MacBook Air with a catchy jingle in new Surface Pro 4 ad

Microsoft goes after Apple again with new ad that takes aim at iPad Pro

Missy Elliott joins Alec Baldwin and Alexa for Amazon Super Bowl spots

Microsoft and Apple hug it out in new commercial aimed at spreading holiday cheer

Big Fish reeling in more casino gamers with high-stakes TV spot

This startup will tell you which brand had the best Super Bowl ad

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