How Do You Respond to Sex in Advertising?

Tony Chen — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:02:34 +0000

Over the past decade, provocative advertising has significantly increased as people have become increasingly concerned with their physical appearance. Advertising is, in fact, a multi-billion-dollar industry and today, advertisers are constantly thinking of new ways of communicating their messages to their audiences. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to avoid such impressions from advertising in print and digital media. The question here remains: how do YOU respond to sex in advertising?

Volvo. We’re just as excited as you.

Hansaplast long-lasting condoms

Coco De Mer erotic shop outdoor ad

Durex. No exit.

Capriccio : ladies hairdresser, Milano, Italy

Durex: Love is Blind

Another advert for Durex

The power of Viagra

Axe Essence deodorant bodyspray

Nikon S60— Powerful face detection

Good is Short – Short Film Festival

Condomi Vienna ultra-thin condoms

Bonus: Grilled Chicken Salads at Carl’s Jr. (Kim Kardashian)

You can see how the use of erotic imagery or sex appeal is extremely pervasive across different types of media in our culture today. Whether through suggestive images or clever slogans, creative advertisers create media that has profound impacts on our daily lives. What did you think about these adverts? Leave your comment below and don’t forget to check our our previous article: Smart Advertising – 30+ Bizarre and Creative Ads

Smart Advertising – 30+ Bizarre and Creative Ads

Tony Chen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:12:48 +0000

Marketers put up with a great deal of effort to put their products out there in the public to make us buy the things we don’t need. With that much competition out there, each product must stand out in the crowd to succeed. Over 30 creative, smart, and awe-inspiring advertisements and messages have been compiled in this article to inspire and showcase outstanding achievement in this industry.

Enjoy this collection and be sure to check out the article: How Do You Respond to Sex in Advertising!

Denver Water Conservation

Nike Run

Mars Chilled

BMW of Bridgeport

Coop’s Paint (Nationwide Insurance)

Silberman’s Fitness Center

Cingular

Smart ForFour

Coca-Cola

Bic Shavers

Puma

WWF Paper Conservation

Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Chocolate

McDonalds Open 24 Hours Campaign

Nestle Chocolate Products

96.3 Rock Radio

Duracell Batteries

Bergmann Funeral Services

Sharpie Permanent Fineline Markers

Mr. Clean Crosswalk

Lego Building Crane

Guinness Beer

Sony PSP

IKEA Billboard Ad

FedEx

Liquid Paper

The Day After Tomorrow (Film)

Anti-Drunk Driving Advertisement

Formula Toothpaste

Miele Vacuum Cleaner Billboard

Eskom Energy Conservation Ad

Floralp Butter

Sources

14 Creative Advertisements – Toxel.com

Clever and Creative Billboard Advertising – Toxel.com

Creative Ads – Zuzafun.com

Creative Advertisements Around the World – Hemmy.net

15 Creative Ads in Unusual Places – Oddee.com

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