I’ve previously posted about the ad campaign for the new Carl’s Jr. Jalapeno chicken sandwich. A day or two ago a new video popped up on YouTube which features the Sacramento Kings Cheerleaders, wearing tied-off Carl’s Jr’s shirts, doing the chicken dance. If you’re into hot women doing quirky dances, this might just [...]

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Pretty amusing ad.

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Nerve.com recently put together a list of the 50 Greatest Commercial Parody’s of All Time . Each day for the next week or two, I will post a new food and beverage related commercial parody. Today, we look at an ad from Saturday Night Live that was made at the height of the [...]

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The first McDonald’s television commercial that ever aired. Wow. Early Ronald McDonald is frightening.

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That’s the tag line behind the Carl’s Jr. ads for their new Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich, which, I must say, looks damn tasty.

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Sometimes, a viral marketing campaign dies before you even know it exists. That could be the case with the Mentos Kiss Cam. What is the Mentos Kiss Cam? My peeps at Endless Simmer break it down for you:
The concept of the Mentos Kiss Cam is pretty bizarre: a busty blond in a skimpy [...]

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Absolut Vodka recently commissioned comedian Zach Galifianakis and Tim and Eric, from the Tim and Eric Awesome Show on Cartoon Network, to make a film for the Absolut website. Absolut told the comedians they could do whatever they want, as long as they mentioned the product.
Now, let me start by saying that Zach Galifianakis is [...]

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Pizza Hut has a new commercial promoting their line of Tuscani pastas. Taking a cue from Burger King’s Whopper Freakout campaign, Pizza Hut is utilizing a variation of the “real person” hidden camera style that made the Whopper Freakout campaign such a huge success.
The premise: 50 diners are invited to a pasta tasting at [...]

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Wow, were all commercials during the Cold War so odd? This one from Wendy’s is called “Soviet Fashion Show.”

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Adage has an article looking at the IAG research ad ratings for February 25 -March 23. Of the 10 most-liked new ads during that time period, 6 of them were for food or beverages products. So how is likability determined?
The Likeability Score is the percentage of TV viewers who report to like “a lot” an [...]

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Wow, these might be the greatest TV ads ever.

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This ad for the Wendy’s 4-alarm chicken sandwich was posted on YouTube by a guy who claims he used to write ads for Wendy’s. According to him they rejected this ad and said they didn’t want anyone to see it.

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Pizza ingredient costs are rising, and sales are falling.
Anheuser-Busch’s CEO says the company will not be sold “on my watch.”
A nice analysis of advertising campaigns for McDonald’s & Burger King.
Pat Bertoletti has won the Acme World Oyster Eating championship with 35 dozen oysters in 8 minutes.
Best Bites interviews Wolfgang Puck.
Sugar Laws makes Smoked pheasant salad.
Sweet [...]

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The California Milk Processor Board has a new internet heavy marketing campaign that features a band called White Gold. The brain child of Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, White Gold, like any modern band, has a MySpace page, Facebook group and a website.

However, unlike most modern bands, White Gold features a hilariously self-absorbed front man who [...]

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Pizza.com has been sold for $2.6 million.
The Wall Street Journal interviews Burger King’s CEO.
Kim Kardashian is having trouble giving up junk food.
Scheiss Weekly’s ketchup usage is troubling; reminding me of my post, Ketchup Lovers are Ruining Ketchup.
AdAge looks at the plummeting sales and poor marketing strategy of Miller Genuine Draft.
Holy City Style and Beef Aficionado [...]

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A brand new ad from Burger King for their new cheesy tots. The ad is called “Morning Tongue.” You know, those cheesy tots could be pretty damn good.

Via AdFreak.

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I had never heard of Captain D’s before I stumbled across this ad, but apparently they are a fast food chain that serves seafood, and they have more than 600 locations in 23 states, primarily in the south. Turns out, the closest one to me is 11 miles away at Andrews Air Force Base. [...]

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Slate links to my post on Cheetos Orange Underground and says the ads are “delightfully creepy.”
Joe Prah rants on why Chick-fil-A is way better than Burger King.
Playboy picks America’s ten best burgers.
The Top 5 hotel restaurants in the world.
Maple Bacon Lollipops.
Bostonist addresses the increasing popularity of sliders.
The Leftover Queen has released an e-book.
The Spice Cafe [...]

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Or at least the use of the word “Frickin’” to promote them.  Michael and Sheri Sucec of Harrisburg, Pa. are calling the word “profanity.” For that reason, they are objecting to a new billboard for Sheetz Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

The couple has complained to the company that owns the billboard, Lamar Advertising, the local zoning commission, [...]

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Tabloid Baby follows up on So Good’s coverage of who actually invented the cream cheese filled bagel.
Eater reports on the AV Club taste test of the Cheeseburger in a can.
Washington Post looks at late-night food options in DC.
AdAge thinks Starbucks closing for 3 1/2 hours the other day was a “brilliant marketing stunt.”
Five Guys is [...]

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