http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com Personal thoughts on advertising: the good, the bad & the ugly. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:56:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Alka-seltzer released a new print series dedicated to - get this - hangovers. There are only two ads - a little bit of a disappointment - I would have loved to have seen an entire campaign dedicated to this. Nonetheless, it's clean, simple and to the point - gotta ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/advertising/alka-seltzer-beer-ahhh/ I recently moved up to Seattle and you know what goes along with moving to a new place - finding a new doctor. UUGGGGG. The doctor I met today will be my primary care physician - not my endocrinologist. My endo is still in Portland and I wouldn't trade her ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/cushings-syndrome/cushings-recovery-here-we-go-again/ I've been a die hard Izze sparkling fruit juice fan for about 4 years. I first discovered this vice back when I was in advertising school. Izze's has done it right - great tasting product, awesome branding and have developed a unique relationship with their customers. It's been interesting to watch ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/advertising/izze-my-first-true-love/ The Olympics are an advertiser's wet dream. Millions of views guaranteed to tune in on a slew of different channels day or night. With the ongoing oil crisis and gas prices high enough to keep a lot of vacationers at home this summer, the airlines have felt the crunch. United Airlines ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/advertising/united-airlines-debuts-new-series-of-tv-spots-its-time-to-fly/ It's been almost 3 weeks since my doctor put me back on steroids. F@#$ My feet are swollen - AGAIN. I guess my body isn't ready to say goodbye to those little hormone boosting pills. Last night I was at my first live NBL game - the Mariners vs the ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/cushings-syndrome/swollen-feet-again/ This commercial from Carl's Jr came out awhile ago - and it still makes me laugh. ...My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard...(would've been a much better music choice). http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/advertising/shake-that-thing-come-on-now-shake-that-thing/ I am not a fan of Paris Hilton - gossip or otherwise. She's made a name for herself by doing what? Oh yeah - being the center of all the gossip rags. I have to give her credit one this one. Her I'M SO HOT AND STUPID act finally works ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/advertising/paris-hilton-stars-in-her-own-political-ad/ I found this INTENSE public service announcement to educate the public about breeding pigs for consumption. I think it had more of an impact than intended...I'm seriously considering becoming vegetarian. http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/uncategorized/public-awareness-warning-may-have-an-adverse-affect-on-your-eating-habits/ I have a question for anyone who has recovered or is currently recovering from Cushing's. Since having surgery, have you returned to your pre-Cushing's body weight & shape? http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/cushings-syndrome/question-for-all-recovering-cushies/ This week I've experienced a real milestone in my recovery from Cushing's Syndrome - I've finally started loosing my fat suit! It's been six months since I had surgery and I had lost only 7lbs. Most people lose weight very soon after surgery - well, not me. I think my ... http://www.kristinwalldesigns.com/cushings-syndrome/cushings-no-more-stretchy-pants/