RE: Merill Lynch Commercials

Jetzen (jetzen@pobox.com)
Thu, 20 May 1999 10:35:16 -0700

I admit to having a kind of happy reaction to those IBM/R5 "I am superman" ads..

>
> OK, confession time:
>
> You know those Cisco ads, where adorable children of the world say
> things like "A population the size of the United Kingdom joins the
> internet every six months," and then they say "Are you ready?"
>
> It makes me cry.
>
> J wrote:
> >
> > You want to know greatness? You want to see creativity? You want to know
> > people loving, thinking, and doing with a strong philosophy?
> > Well, you got it! Merrill Lynch and JWT (the ad agency) have
> come together
> > to really make something wonderful. They are doing EVERYTHING
> right. This
> > is why the recent ad campaign of M. Lynch, "Technology," is by
> > far my favorite. I am in love with this commercial. I swear it made me
> > CRY! Job well done!
> >
> > I am sure people think I am insane for caring so much about this, but it
> > matters to me. Seeing greatness, even in a commercial, is a highlight in
> > my life. Please please please, take the time to view this ad,
> it is well
> > worth the watch.
> >
> > Merrill Lynch and JWT present "Technology."
> >
> > http://www.plan.ml.com/cgi-bin/audioram.cgi?rafile=press/technologyv.rm
> >
> > (real audio is required)
> >
> > M.Lynch has two other VERY well done spots listed on their site. You can
> > view them if interested at:
> >
> > http://www.merrilllynch.com/achievement/index.htm
> >
> > Great commercials are my hobby. I research them and just love them to
> > death. Smile. If you want to know of other interesting ad campaigns or
> > have questions, feel free to ask. I have a ton of them and am creating a
> > website called "Excellence in Advertising." Enjoy!
> >
> > Challenge me!
> > Jasmine
> >
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> > "A smile is man's gateway to adoration and happiness." --
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