by Prescott | 2006.01.25 | advertising_tv & radio, brands & branding, Britain, fashion, national identities
There seems to be a pattern developing, or at least a phenomenon: I decamp from Britain, and suddenly the Yanks develop a massive appetite for all things Anglo (except Cricket). The British, it seems, are hip again. Target are launching a series of fashion lines from...
by Prescott | 2006.01.19 | advertising_tv & radio, Britain
OK, so has anyone else noticed that the Geico Gecko has recently picked up a proper cockney accent! Not only that, but he’s got a bit of an attitude, and has sort of lost his mind, in a way. Now, personally I think these commercials are great – so...
by Prescott | 2006.01.17 | advertising_tv & radio, video games
Oh, the 80s. Oh, Nintendo. The original Tetris TV spot has been posted on a website. I think what’s even more funny than the hair and the clothes and generally the whole concept of this ad is the fact that I actually remember it! circa 1988. Give or take year....
by Prescott | 2006.01.13 | this website
I’ve been meaning to do so for a while, but I finally have taken the first step to migrate my blog off perezfox.com. Here’s a breakdown of what has been done, and what’s to come. perezfox.com will remain my professional site. It will feature my...