Apple has a new series of print advertisements running on the back pages of magazines — and it's a frankly fantastic way of showing off the size and shape of the new iPad mini. … [Read more...]
Toyota Kills Jailbreak Ad At Apple’s Request
April 5, 2011 by 3 Comments
Following up from this morning's news of an official Toyota ad showing up on ModMyI and hence Cydia, Toyota has nixed the advertisement, apparently at the request of Apple. The folks at ModMyI put it thusly: I received a call from our contact at Velti this evening as well as an email asking me to … [Read more...]
Toyota Advertising On ModMyI?
April 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How's this for utterly bizarre? Toyota appears to be officially advertising through Cydia via the ModMyI repository, pushing an official Scion theme for the phones. The deal appears to be between Toyota's advertising firm Velti and ModMyI, which is causing it to pop up within Cydia. ModMyI's Kyle … [Read more...]
Sony Aims PSP Attack Ad At Apple, Fails To Remember That PSP Has No Games
August 16, 2010 by 6 Comments
Sony makes a PSP ad mocking games on the iPhone. They claim it has "big boy" games that cost $9.99 a pop. Big boy games include a golf game, a driving game, and a quiz game. Jeez, no way the app store has anything like that, with its thousands upon thousands of games, almost all of which cost less … [Read more...]
Sam Mendes Working On New Apple Ads, Featuring Video Chat
May 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
According to Engadget, Apple is working on a new set of advertisements for the iPhone, directed by American Beauty's Sam Mendes. The commercials are said to feature at least one spot of a mother and daughter talking to each other over video chat with the new iPhone 4. The phone is said to be … [Read more...]
The End Of “I’m A Mac” Campaign?
April 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The A.V. Club was recently interviewing perennial macboy Justin Long, when this little snippit popped up: AVC: what’s the status on those Apple commercials? Justin Long: You know, I think they might be done. In fact, I heard from John, I think they’re going to move on. I can’t say … [Read more...]
Is Apple Planning iAds, A New Mobile Ad Platform And ‘Next Big Thing’?
March 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
MediaPost is reporting that Apple is prepping a new mobile advertising platform, which just might be a very big deal. Details are scanty, so we're leaning towards massive pillars of salt with this, but it's a curious idea. Apparently the new advertising platform — iAd — will be unveiled April 7, … [Read more...]
Apple Buys Mobile Ad Company Quattro
January 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment
AllThingsD is reporting that Apple have snatched up mobile advertising company Quattro Wireless, for an apparent $275 million. This comes after Google picked up AdMob in early November for a rumored $750 million, which Apple was bidding on too. The real question is: what does Apple want with a … [Read more...]
