The 25 Most Epic Ads That Aren't Apple's '1984' by AdFreak

Leo Burnett once said great advertising could be boiled down into three simple messages: “Here’s what we’ve got. Here’s what it will do for you. Here’s how to get it.” Maybe, but where’s the fun in that? Sometimes it’s best to just go big. Today, AdFreak celebrates the advertising pros who sacrificed simplicity and frugality on the altar of awesomeness to make something downright epic. We didn’t set any requirements for size, scope, length or budget. These are just our 25 favorite ads that test the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Also, we’ve left Ridley Scott’s “1984” Apple spot off the list. You’ve seen it enough, and we can all agree it’s in a class by itself. Now, let’s kiss the workday goodbye and get things started.

—Posted by David Griner

 

Very good compilation of some of the best ads ever made. Surprised Honda’s Cog didn’t make the list. Click on the link above or http://ow.ly/1HQu7 to see the whole list and videos. There goes a chunk of the day.

 

Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.