Amazing AT&T Ad Campaign

[JEEP]

A creative winner - hands down!!!

AT&T: Painted hands

AT&T International Hands by Guido Daniele

There is also a short video at this same site: The Making of an AT&T International Hands

Definitely a "thumbs up" for artistic creativity!

 

[Artemis]

Those are pretty amazing. Their hands must be sore and stiff:D

I really like the Moose one the most.

 

[Al Today]

I love the Chili Peppers.!.!.! YUM...

 

[Nawd]

A+ for the creative ability of a 'handful' of people.

:D

 

[Cyre2067]

Heh too bad this pretty art is being used to sell a lie. AT&T has the worst network I've been on yet, which is basically why I've refused to get an iphone.

 

[Joe]

Heh too bad this pretty art is being used to sell a lie. AT&T has the worst network I've been on yet, which is basically why I've refused to get an iphone.

Very creative way to encourage people to fry their brains!

 

[JEEP]

Very creative way to encourage people to fry their brains!

Being a baby boomer and part of the initial television generation, I've had years of exposure to advertisement and marketing. Frankly, I don't think I'm influenced by ads much at all - I pretty much "mute" every one that comes on the television. This is almost a necessity as the volume inevitably jumps significantly and usually contains very frenetic images that totally annoy me! I do, however, appreciate creativity in advertising although it doesn't determine my likelihood for purchasing the product especially if it's something I would never consider buying anyway. Price is usually the #1 factor in determining what I purchase plus the quality of the item or service as well as some idea as to whether it is safe or not. Also, is it something I actually need rather than something that increases enjoyment of life that I could do without. For me, a clever, funny, or really creative ad just gets noticed for what it is - a novel way to sell a product; doesn't make me a customer.

As to cell phones, I believe the forum or Sott offered some info as to how to make them less dangerous to use. I only carry mine when out and about in case there is some burning need to make or receive a call (rare) or if an emergency should occur. Still have the land line at home, although it was noted that cordless phones present problems as well. I'm just curious - have all of you at the chateau stopped using cell phones completely?

As for myself, I realize as an old fogey, it's inconsequential that I not possess the latest technically advanced cell phone on the planet. Of course, it's a different story for the younger generation and those whose jobs would seem to necessitate it. It is scary to think how much time our children and young adults are spending with all the electronic devices at their disposal and how much damage that's inflicting. I think it will take a very high profile negative health event to reverse the use of all the gadgets currently available - or a major natural cataclysm or two (whoops, there goes the grid!).

Any clue as to how or when EE might eventually enable telepathy? Talk about a hand's free and environmentally friendly communication solution!

 

[Beau]

Very creative way to encourage people to fry their brains!

Being a baby boomer and part of the initial television generation, I've had years of exposure to advertisement and marketing. Frankly, I don't think I'm influenced by ads much at all

Well, the main purpose of advertisements is to influence people without them thinking they are being influenced. The above is exactly what ad agencies want people to think, when the opposite is exactly the case. Also, you are putting a certain amount of trust in yourself and your thinking. Remember, wishful thinking will get ya every time!

 

[1984]

Very creative way to encourage people to fry their brains!

Being a baby boomer and part of the initial television generation, I've had years of exposure to advertisement and marketing. Frankly, I don't think I'm influenced by ads much at all

Well, the main purpose of advertisements is to influence people without them thinking they are being influenced. The above is exactly what ad agencies want people to think, when the opposite is exactly the case. Also, you are putting a certain amount of trust in yourself and your thinking. Remember, wishful thinking will get ya every time!

To add to what Heimdallr says above re: advertisements - the same applies to television in general. It's all about influencing the viewer without them thinking they are being influenced.

 

[James Henry]

What I get from this...

Look beyond the mask of surface illusion and superficial beauty; be aware of the hidden hands behind the scene.


Not likely their intent, but a nice cosmic quirk of truth in advertising.

JH

 

[JEEP]

To add to what Heimdallr says above re: advertisements - the same applies to television in general. It's all about influencing the viewer without them thinking they are being influenced.

I certainly agree with this statement, but I have to say, if the majority of the population had my shopping habits, commerce would pretty much collapse! I'm not materialistic in the I have to "keep up with the Jones" sense. The vast majority of my discretionary spending has been for flowers, shrubs, bulbs, and trees. When it comes to a gardening/nursery store, I'm like a kid in a candy shop! I love beautiful growing things. It's true, though, these are not things I "need" - rather an acquisition for "enjoyment of life that I could do without". I do think it's part of creating a nurturing environment/home/nest that may be instinctive as a female. And an appreciation and love of natural beauty.

I do enjoy and seem to have some flair for decorating which accounts for the rest of my discretionary spending. Decorating the home, the yard, and myself - I do enjoy attractive clothes/shoes as a reflection of my personality. I was in visual merchandising for awhile, working for a rather prominent ladies specialty store in my hometown in my 20's, so it seems to be part of a natural calling. However, I don't own or want super expensive clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry - that's just not me. I just can't justify paying outrageous sums for designer items. Not into anything expensive really. I drive a white '95 Buick Celebrity station wagon (good for hauling mulch, garden soil, etc.) which will not be given up until it totally dies. Had a similar white Chevy station wagon before that. Yeah, not too many ad campaigns for those!!! And I like white from a safety standpoint - the more visible you are, the less chance of an accident - and it's cooler in the sun. I definitely go for practicality in most things.

There was a link either from the forum or Sott that lead to my discovery of Edward Bernays, Sigmund Freud's nephew. Now there was a shocking revelation involving public relations, advertising and marketing! So, absolutely, there are sinister forces afoot to manipulate people's buying habits and perceptions. Am I totally immune from these? Probably not, but I do my best to be conscious of what's being promoted, to be discerning, and to use critical thinking, although I have no idea whether I'm influenced by subliminal messages. I tend to think not, but I could be wrong.

What I get from this...

Look beyond the mask of surface illusion and superficial beauty; be aware of the hidden hands behind the scene.

Not likely their intent, but a nice cosmic quirk of truth in advertising.

Yeah, that's really rather spooky and definitely applicable!

 

[Nienna]

To add to what Heimdallr says above re: advertisements - the same applies to television in general. It's all about influencing the viewer without them thinking they are being influenced.

I certainly agree with this statement, but I have to say, if the majority of the population had my shopping habits, commerce would pretty much collapse! I'm not materialistic in the I have to "keep up with the Jones" sense.

Advertising does more than make us want to buy things. It influences and controls the way we think, such as in how we see ourselves and others, what we see as good and bad. It shapes how we perceive what is important to us, what is cool or desirable and what is uncool and undesirable. It is a very invasive and disturbing tool of the PTB and can influence people very easily.

My 2 cents.

 

[JEEP]

Advertising does more than make us want to buy things. It influences and controls the way we think, such as in how we see ourselves and others, what we see as good and bad. It shapes how we perceive what is important to us, what is cool or desirable and what is uncool and undesirable. It is a very invasive and disturbing tool of the PTB and can influence people very easily.

My 2 cents.

I absolutely agree. Again, this is demonstrated to a scary degree by the BBC documentary on Edward Bernays. It's quite extensive and I haven't finish watching it all, but just the part that I have watched was very shocking and alarming as to how Americans have been manipulated by public relations and advertising. Everyone should view this documentary - here's some info about it:

Edward Bernays - How to Brainwash a Nation
An excerpt from "The Century of the Self"

(Onsite Video)

In 2002, Adam Curtis and the BBC released a four-part series called "The Century of the Self."

The series tracks how American elites have aggressively used the modern behavioral sciences to persuade, coerce and manipulate the American public into accepting the corporate-government world's version of events as their own.

This seven-minute video which I call "The Assassin of Democracy" focuses on one of the most skillful and amoral expert of all the experts in mass manipulation, Edward Bernays. Bernays got his first taste of the power of propaganda during World War I. He advised US presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Einsehower and served numerous corporations and business associations. One of his biggest fans was Hitler's propaganda chief, Joseph Goebbels, a fact about which Bernays bragged proudly.

In this clip, we see a pattern that Bernays used over and over again: turn a harmless entity into a fearsome enemy through lies and manufactured news items. Then use the "threat" to justify attack. The subject of this video is Bernays campaign against the democratically elected government of Guatemala in 1953, but you'll have no trouble seeing that this very same method is being used today.

Watch the Entire Documentary at Google Video:

The Century Of The Self - Part 1 of 4

The Century Of The Self - Part 2 of 4

The Century Of The Self - Part 3 of 4

The Century Of The Self - Part 4 of 4

"This series is about how those in power have used Freud's theories to try and control the dangerous crowd in an age of mass democracy." - Adam Curtis

Article from http://www.brasscheck.com/videos/spin/bernays1.html

Edward Bernays and the Fluoride Deception

An excerpt from "The Fluoride Deception"

A discussion with journalist Chris Bryson about Edward Bernays' role in the promotion of water fluoridation.

(Onsite Video)

Article from http://video.google.com/videoplay?
docid=4127471896206528068&q=Edward+Bernays

Watch the Entire Documentary at Google Video:

The Fluoride Deception (Interview With Christopher Bryson)

The above is for those who may have not encountered it before either on this forum or elsewhere. Notice the title - Century of the Self. Pretty much sums it up right there. I suppose if one emulated Jesus by giving up all of one's worldly possessions and dedicating oneself solely to teaching, one might free oneself from this evil influence. Or maybe that simply is not possible in our current 3D STS reality no matter how much one believes otherwise.

 

[JEEP]

Just discovered that the 1-4 part links in previous post aren't available. Here's an alternative link - begins with Part 1; the other 3 parts available at the bottom of the site:

http://freedocumentaries.org/film.php?id=140

 

[Z...]

nice work indeed but it reeks with globalization :(