“The Shot” recreated by Christian Laettner and Rick Pitino

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

In a commercial that we are destined to see throughout the NCAA Tournament, Vitamin Water teams up Christian Laettner and Rick Pitino for a recreation of "The Shot." That turnaround jumper is one of the greatest moments in sports history. Yet I still have no idea why coach didn't have ...

Tiger Woods is back and “The Good Life” is over

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Tiger Woods is back and everyone, especially the sponsors are happy about it. You know who isn't excited; the other golfers. And that is how Nike came up with the concept for their new commercial. It is titled "The Good Life" and stars The Chosen One, Anthony Kim, Stewart Cink, ...

David Beckham does not appreciate your sex pill ad

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

An unauthorized ad of David Beckham pushing sex pills has been released in China and Goldenballs is not too happy about it. "The 30-second advert uses past footage of Posh and Becks and adds a voiceover to plug "USA Selikon" capsules. With Becks' face on screen, a voice says: "Want to know ...

Nike: Ignite ad is insanely awesome

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Nike put together this ad for their Nike Ignite campaign featuring Manchester United and Arsenal. The action picks up in the 90th minute, highlighted by a series of show stopping plays that can be found almost everytime these two clubs meet. With the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Cesc Fabregas, Denilson, ...

They don’t call him Donnie Baseball for nothing

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

We mentioned this was in the works a couple of months ago. Now presenting Donnie Baseball Racketball (also sporting a Socal-inspired flavor saver).

Charles Barkley had one last T-Mobile commercial in him

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

So it looks like the good folks of T-Mobile had one last commercial with Charles Barkley before his arrest. This one stars the affable Dwyane Wade and Chuck playing some NBA Live. Unfortunately for Dwight Howard, Barkley doesn't have the stick skills to keep from pulling the Slam Dunk champions ...

Kobe Bryant gets smart and sells ankle insurance

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

NESW Sports points us to the great commercial featuring Kobe Bryant and his new Nike Zoom Kobe IV sneakers. Why does he need to be on a horse when selling ankle insurance ? And I wonder if he started the company because of this move. Where was he when I needed it ...

Nike ads are second to none

Friday, January 9th, 2009

I think most companies can and should take lessons from the advertising team at Nike. Their commercials are pretty much always spot on. Take for instance this one for their NikeID sneakers with Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. It plays with your emotions like Kate Winslet in the ...

Monday Morning Minnesota Viking Hog

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Nothing like a little Visanthe Shiancoe penis to wake you up in the morning. Someone at Fox was asleep behind the control board. Lucho19 sent me the clip, and if I could figure out how to upload the video I would. But I can't, so I probably won't. -Via TSB, and for the ...

LeBron James “Chalk” Commercial

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Lebron James new sneakers, the LeBron VI will be released on Black Friday and to help people keep that in mind Nike is releasing this unbelievable commercial. The Swoosh has an ingenious advertising team as their contents remains so innovative, yet so simple. BTW, can't wait to see Lebron in a ...