Saturday, November 7, 2009

Midas Brake Center - Print and Interactive Campaign


Scout's honor! Though I always put the highest octane fuel into my car, I can't for the life of me remember having the brake pads checked or replaced. After all, stopping ain't half as fun as going, but neither is plowing through a parade of pretty paraplegics or purple-plumed pigeons. Mimes, on the other hand, should never forget: "accidents" happen.





This campaign is accompanied by a flash game, called Careen. It's an out-of-control race against dropping brake fluid pressure and time. Resurrecting print campaign characters Mimey, the UPS guy, and Bambi, your objective is to get to the Midas Brake Center without careening into them. Do so without raising your insurance premiums and your wallet, loved one, and pet deer will love you forever. And so will Midas. Because it's better to think ahead than to think fast.





Thursday, November 5, 2009

Toyota Yaris Relaunch


Not all compacts are created equal. Even though the Toyota Yaris, the Honda Jazz, and the Hyundai i10 are damned close. Outsold but not outperformed, the Yaris gets another discreet look as the overlooked choice for the young and trendy first time buyer.