Classy Burger King Ad

Espo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:52:27 +0000

After reading about Burger King getting their identity hijacked on Twitter, I thought hey its an isolated incident that can happen to any company. However adding to a list of other gimmicks that got backlash that includes Whopper Virgins (more here, here, and here), I wonder if Bk just doesn’t understand the Internet or prefers the shock and awe style of branding on the Internet. I would almost suggest that they don’t think that ads can grow virally and be shared on the Internet. On top of the edgy campaigns that appeal to the pimple-faced high school kids, I would think that they wouldn’t have to go to this style of campaign that I saw over on Fast Food News (in Singapore none the less).

When thinking of the backlash they received with the Global Warming is Baloney ordeal with a few stores, you’d think they would avoid controversy. This campaign should have been reserved for thier booth at an upcoming porn convention.

But hey any publicity is good publicity.

Another burger commercial…is it better

Espo — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:36:24 +0000

A while ago, I posted about about the Fillet ‘O Fish commercial from McDonalds that I loathe. I saw this commercial and had two things pop into my head:

Will this catch on as well as the annoying McD’s song
How hurting for cash is Sir Mix A Lot?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5X4TSbGreA]

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Classy Burger King Ad

Another burger commercial…is it better