Author Archives: TomK

No, Chevron, we will not join you.

Written by TomK. Posted on January 16, 2009. Filed under • Blog. Tagged , . 1 Comment.
Part of making advertising a force for positive change in the world is calling out our industry at its most disingenuous and destructive. Case in point, Chevron's  Will You Join Us? campaign.

Piling On

Written by TomK. Posted on December 4, 2008. Filed under • Blog. Tagged , . No comments.
Did advertising kill a man at a Wal-Mart holiday sale? Yesterday a lawsuit was filed implicating a retail store’s marketing campaign as at least partially culpable for the death of a security guard trampled at the opening of a Post-Thanksgiving Sale.

BOWLING FOR DOLLARS

Written by TomK. Posted on February 5, 2008. Filed under • Blog. Tagged , . No comments.
A Cynical Semi-Serious Critique of This Year’s Super Bowl Ads. This was, admittedly, a tough year to review Super Bowl ads. For one, the game was actually pretty good.

wcg banners

Written by TomK. Posted on June 23, 2005. Filed under Technology. No comments.

Marin Produce

Written by TomK. Posted on June 15, 2000. Filed under Other Industries. No comments.
The idea: We're here. For you.

George Lucas Educational Foundation

Written by TomK. Posted on February 13, 2000. Filed under Social & Environmental. No comments.
The Idea: Inspiration For The People Improving Education

William Hill Estate

Written by TomK. Posted on February 10, 2000. Filed under Wine & Spirits. No comments.
The Idea: Own Up.

Hotels That Help

Written by TomK. Posted on January 20, 2000. Filed under Social & Environmental. No comments.
The Idea: Sleep Better

Harveys Bristol Cream

Written by TomK. Posted on January 20, 2000. Filed under Wine & Spirits. No comments.
The Idea: Who knew sherry could be so cool?

Geyser Peak Winery

Written by TomK. Posted on January 16, 2000. Filed under Wine & Spirits. No comments.
The Idea: So Much Goes In