Argentinos

Only if you have lived in Argentina and experienced their culture first hand will you truly be able to feel their passion for football. To kick off the world cup today and to wish Argentina the best for their world champions conquest, I dedicate this blog post to them via this great ad done by Young & Rubicam Buenos Aires and TyC Sports to stir up the Argentinian fans around the world for the 2010 World Cup. 🙂

If you are a fan of the Argentinian Football team…then follow their progress via this really cool world cup calendar…

Andes Teletransporter

In order to get more men to the bars and drink beer….Andes the No. 1 beer brand from Mendoza, Argentina actually went ahead and created the “Teletransporter”.

With the teletransporter the men could actually dupe their girlfriends and have a couple of more Andes with their friends. 😆

Coca-Cola: For Everyone

One of the best ads ever…

Why this kind of spot becomes “classic”

It earns that reaction by doing something deceptively hard. It keeps the idea simple, and it leaves space for the viewer to feel included without being instructed how to feel.

There is also confidence in the restraint. When a brand trusts one clear thought and commits to it, the message tends to travel further, and it ages better.

What to take from it

  • Make one promise. Clarity beats cleverness when you want memorability.
  • Design for everyone without flattening meaning. Universality works when it feels specific in emotion, not specific in audience segmentation.
  • Let the viewer do the last mile. The best work often invites completion in the viewer’s head.

A few fast answers before you act

What is “Coca-Cola: For Everyone”?

It is a Coca-Cola brand spot that frames the brand idea as broadly inclusive, and it is remembered for its simple, confident storytelling.

Why do people call ads like this “the best ever”?

Because they feel timeless. The idea is easy to repeat, the emotion is easy to share, and the execution does not rely on short-lived trends.

What is the transferable lesson for marketers?

Build around one clear thought. Then execute it with restraint so the viewer can recognize themselves inside the message.

How do you apply this without copying the creative?

Start with a universal human truth that fits your brand. Then express it in a single line of meaning, supported by one strong creative device.