There Will Always Be Ass in Commercials

Steve Hall

Sep. 30, 2008
1 min read

Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it. Oh, there it is! This two minute video for Vizelia, a software company that prides itself on helping save energy, takes :90 seconds longer than it needs to deliver its punchline and make it’s point; that money saved by using Vizelia can be allocated to less mundane aspects of office life.

While the future of advertising may look bleak and frustrating to some given the economy and the ever changing media landscape, one thing can be guaranteed. There will always be ass in commercials.

Steve Hall

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