Lynx in the UK has a great ambient augmented reality experience that fits nicely with their “Falling Angels” campaign. It’s a simple, well executed idea. I’m impressed.
Since starting my blog in 2009 I have grown more discerning when it comes to posting “cool” ads. Just like with consumers, ads today have to be innovative or possess something truly interesting to impress. This ad for the Hyundai Accent doesn’t disappoint. It uses 3D projection mapping, a type of augmented reality, that has been in use for a few years. What takes the Accent ad over the edge is its combination of projection mapping and physical demonstration of the vehicle. Check out other 3D projections here.
Ben & Jerry’s is a brand known for engaging in the cultural zeitgeist. Their latest work uses Twitter to promote the Fair Trade movement which fights for fair prices to be paid to producers in developing countries. The campaign is simple, rarely do you use all 140 characters Twitter affords you, so instead of leaving those extra characters on the table, Ben & Jerry’s wants you to use them to promote Fair Trade leading up to Fair Trade day on May 14th. The parallelism of the campaign to the cause is spot on and it’s fitting with the progressiveness of the brand. I love the potential this social campaign has to go viral, I just hope it doesn’t get spammy.
Learn more at www.fairtweets.com or search #FairTweets on Twitter.