Christmas ads galore!

mashedbanana

Anyone else notice the massive amount of Christmas ads on the Tv? I don't remember this many ads..this time last year. I love Christmas to the point that i almost wet myself when i see *the* ultimate christmas ad come on the tv...BUT... I just don't feel ready yet for ALL these ads!!!

Every year, we would wait in anticipation...which will be the first ad this year

(I thnk it turned out to be an ad for sofas...2 weeks before halloween!!) :eek:

Posy

mashedbanana wrote: »

(I thnk it turned out to be an ad for sofas...2 weeks before halloween!!) :eek:

I think the sofa ad was for guaranteed Christmas delivery if you ordered a sofa before November 20th or something, so I guess they couldn't have the ad on too late.

I don't watch much TV and I sky+ everything I do, so I never really see any ads, Christmas or otherwise.

I make an exception though, when I'm looking out for the Coca cola commercial though, of course!

alibabba

Posy wrote: »

I think the sofa ad was for guaranteed Christmas delivery if you ordered a sofa before November 20th or something, so I guess they couldn't have the ad on too late.

I don't watch much TV and I sky+ everything I do, so I never really see any ads, Christmas or otherwise.

I make an exception though, when I'm looking out for the Coca cola commercial though, of course!

3 xmas ads in a row last nite on rte2
The O2 ad was one of them

They will all be flying out now in the next few days

leahyl

This was on last night - love it!:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CWOvDldcEQ

Loughc

I love Christmas Ads on the telly! You can't beat the Budweiser ad or the Coca Cola one or the Cornflakes one, all time classics!

mashedbanana

It's the budweiser ad I'm holding out for. From what I can recall there is usually a bit of a lull for a couple of weeks afer halloween, not this year though.. we have been thrown straight in to it. So you'd imagine I'd be happy!, cos I really am a child when it comes to Christmas, some of my american friends & family start putting up their decorations from Nov1st. I would be divorced, or shunned from the village if I put up our decorations before the first week of Dec... and even at that, I must do it like a military operation. Cos God forbid I might turn on the lights before the 8th!

Ohh...I have been stripped of the annual 'torment your husband about Christmas, even when you know it's way too early to even talk about it'.

Right I'm off to wash some windows :-)

leahyl

mashedbanana wrote: »

It's the budweiser ad I'm holding out for. From what I can recall there is usually a bit of a lull for a couple of weeks afer halloween, not this year though.. we have been thrown straight in to it. So you'd imagine I'd be happy!, cos I really am a child when it comes to Christmas, some of my american friends & family start putting up their decorations from Nov1st. I would be divorced, or shunned from the village if I put up our decorations before the first week of Dec... and even at that, I must do it like a military operation. Cos God forbid I might turn on the lights before the 8th!

Ohh...I have been stripped of the annual 'torment your husband about Christmas, even when you know it's way too early to even talk about it'.

Right I'm off to wash some windows :-)

As much as I love Christmas I think it's a bit early to be putting up the decorations at the beginning of November alright:eek:! I mean the house decorations - I don't mind the shops doing it at all!!:D

leahyl

Wasn't sure about this at first but it has grown on me now that I've watched it about 10 times!:D

mashedbanana

leahyl wrote: »

Wasn't sure about this at first but it has grown on me now that I've watched it about 10 times!:D

I hadn't seen this ad (is it on sky? cos we got ky taken out)

It's lovely though, made to look old fashioned/traditional, and classic too.

leahyl

mashedbanana wrote: »

I hadn't seen this ad (is it on sky? cos we got ky taken out)

It's lovely though, made to look old fashioned/traditional, and classic too.

It actually hasn't been aired on TV yet - a work colleague of mine got one of those emails from Debenhams with it so that's how I saw it - I think it's going to have its premiere tomorrow

WoollyRedHat

Their ads are always really well done, and last years was particularly great.

This years shows the journey of a Snowman on his quest to get his true love a present for Christmas, as he treks over valleys and highways. It's rather sweet, and the song that is played is a cover of The Power of Love, by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, which became a synomous christmas hit all those years ago. Cover could be in contention for Christmas Number one. A lot more subtle and tender than Frankies orginal

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/video/2012/nov/09/john-lewis-christmas-advert-video

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Loughc

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Sorry!!

rodgered

Nice ad,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N8axp9nHNU

Really like the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNpeK7sDLzE

Moll'll fix it

My mother passed away four years ago and I have just not been able to look at the Guinness Christmas Ad since. It is a really melancholic ad and the music is very soulful but hopefully I will be able to if they use it again this year

mashedbanana

Moll'll fix it wrote: »

My mother passed away four years ago and I have just not been able to look at the Guinness Christmas Ad since. It is a really melancholic ad and the music is very soulful but hopefully I will be able to if they use it again this year

Aww, Im sorry about that Moll, tis a tough time of the year when you've lost someone. You know she's still with you though, and if she loved Christmas, then it's the perfect time to honor her xxx

juan.kerr

Favorite one so far is the Debenhams one with the gorgeous brunette in a red coat.

leahyl

juan.kerr wrote: »

Favorite one so far is the Debenhams one with the gorgeous brunette in a red coat.

Debenhams one is magical this year!

Folie a deux

Coke ad was on during X Factor, Christmas has started :cool:

kerry4sam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCdoLvNaDkE

mashedbanana

kerry4sam wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCdoLvNaDkE

FAB!!!!!

Loughc

Have to say I love this years and last years John Lewis Christmas ad!! Almost brought a tear to my eye watching it last night!

RobitTV

This advert is so excellent it deserves it's own thread

I assure you, you will not be dissapointed.

One of the best Xmas ads ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N8axp9nHNU (Link fixed)

sunrise91

Link isn't working but I'm assuming you mean the new one with the snowman. IMO doesn't come close to last years one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSLOnR1s74o

I absolutely LOVE it!! Not ashamed to say it's made me shed a tear or two!

RobitTV

sunrise91 wrote: »

Link isn't working but I'm assuming you mean the new one with the snowman. IMO doesn't come close to last years one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSLOnR1s74o

I absolutely LOVE it!! Not ashamed to say it's made me shed a tear or two!

Must say i loved last years one also, john lewis make incredible ads!

helimachoptor

Seems pretty boring..

Toto Wolfcastle

I love all things Christmas but I really don't like that ad. I find it a bit creepy or something. Not a fan of the M&S or Debenhams ads this year either. I really wanted to like them!

will.i.am

I actually love this ad. I felt a tingle when watching it.

Miss Lockhart

So far the only ad I've seen and liked is the O2 Winter Song ad - love it!

I hate the Super Value ad (it's way too cheesy) and I think the M&S and Debenhams ones are pretty boring.

I liked the 2011 John Lewis ad.

Just waiting on the Guinness one - that's my fave.

mashedbanana

just saw the Asda one & the John Lewis. The Asda one is funny, & accurate...could be any one of us! The John Lewis one is brilliant! Love it!

touts

The Debenhams ad is good but the random bra and knickers scene detracts from it. A blond in skimpy sexy underwear has no place in a Christmas ad. About the only place I would not like to see her but not in Christmas ads. It makes a classy ad cheap and tacky.

The John Lewis ad is better and really well done. The music is excellent and I'll be putting it on my iphone. Just not sure Vampires and hidden claws are really in keeping with the spirit of christmas.

Nope for me my favourites are still:
1 Guinness ad. The first bongs of the season echo through my heart like a beacon telling me its Christmas.
2 Kelloggs ad from the 80s. Brings me back to when I was a kid. You just have to smile.
3. Budweiser and Coke tie for 3rd. Back to a time when an American Christmas seemed the ideal compared to drab old Ireland.

leahyl

Totally agree about the blonde in the lingerie in the Debenhams ad - I mean WTF! Totally out of place - otherwise I love it - the music is great.

I think the Boots ad and the Marks ad are pants!!

delw

Is it just me or do the new Christmas ads seem very homely,i like them

Loughc

leahyl wrote: »

Totally agree about the blonde in the lingerie in the Debenhams ad - I mean WTF! Totally out of place - otherwise I love it - the music is great.

I think the Boots ad and the Marks ad are pants!!

Although it is extremely out of place they're pushing their brand and Debenhams do have an extensive lingerie department so they are obviously hoping to boost lingerie sales this Christmas!

delw wrote: »

Is it just me or do the new Christmas ads seem very homely,i like them

Have to agree, I thought that myself, I think a big part of it, is trying to tug on the heartstrings of people who may be missing family who have emigrated and who have strong memories of happier/homelier times. Associating your brand with such positive happy emotions is a good way to attempt to increase sales.

Toto Wolfcastle

The Asda one is great, apart from the slogan at the end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTuiYtaMV4

mashedbanana

touts wrote: »

The Debenhams ad is good but the random bra and knickers scene detracts from it. A blond in skimpy sexy underwear has no place in a Christmas ad. About the only place I would not like to see her but not in Christmas ads. It makes a classy ad cheap and tacky.

The John Lewis ad is better and really well done. The music is excellent and I'll be putting it on my iphone. Just not sure Vampires and hidden claws are really in keeping with the spirit of christmas.

Nope for me my favourites are still:
1 Guinness ad. The first bongs of the season echo through my heart like a beacon telling me its Christmas.
2 Kelloggs ad from the 80s. Brings me back to when I was a kid. You just have to smile.
3. Budweiser and Coke tie for 3rd. Back to a time when an American Christmas seemed the ideal compared to drab old Ireland.

Oh I might have gotten it wrong. The snow man & woman in the front garden....I thought that was the John Lewis one. Maybe not. Either way, that one is lovely...so cute.!

Loughc

mashedbanana wrote: »

Oh I might have gotten it wrong. The snow man & woman in the front garden....I thought that was the John Lewis one. Maybe not. Either way, that one is lovely...so cute.!

No you're right the John Lewis one is the Snowman going to get a present with the cover of Frankie Goes To Hollywood's The Power of Love playing in the background.

Great ad!

mashedbanana

lockie1983 wrote: »

No you're right the John Lewis one is the Snowman going to get a present with the cover of Frankie Goes To Hollywood's The Power of Love playing in the background.

Great ad!

Isn't it brill? All the different facial expressions on the snowman! Gawd! I'm such a child! easily pleased, by an ad on the TV! Could be worse I suppose!

leahyl

Did anyone see the spar christmas ad where they are decorating the tree on top of the spar - wasn't someone on here a few weeks back saying that they saw people shooting a Christmas ad at their local spar - in Dublin somewhere I think! Well its on now - it's pretty nice!

Posy

Oooh, I haven't seen that yet!

I haven't seen the CocaCola ad yet either, cannot wait to see it!!

Toto Wolfcastle

Posy wrote: »

Oooh, I haven't seen that yet!

I haven't seen the CocaCola ad yet either, cannot wait to see it!!

It's definitely going to be on during one of the X Factor ad breaks this week.

Posy

Bobblehead Panda wrote: »

It's definitely going to be on during one of the X Factor ad breaks this week.

Feck that, don't want to see it that badly!!







... I kinda do though.

marno21

Coca Cola ad on RTE One there - for those of you with Saorview, horse on RTE One +1 at around 19:38 :P

razorblunt

Regarding the Xmas ads being more homely, I think this is due to the recession and tight purse strings, everyone is going back to the old values of friends, family and fun which is IMHO the most important thing. But it's great to see all the same.

Living in the UK, the TKMaxx is a bit of a melting pot of random things but it's right. The Morrison's one however is terrible, they had a really upbeat one last year and I honestly thought the current one was going to be for the Samaritans or something, advising people to seek help during the holidays. The woman looks so miserable on it.


Finally the most important thing, when are Penney's bringing back THAT advert!


Looking forward to coming home and seeing the Guinness ad on Irish tv and hearing the Barry's ad on the radio.Bliss1

touts

razorblunt wrote: »

Looking forward to coming home and seeing the Guinness ad on Irish tv and hearing the Barry's ad on the radio.Bliss1

The Barry's ad. The simple mention of it brings a smile to the face.....:D

Loughc

I don't think I know what the Barry's Radio Ad is?

touts

Barry's Tea radio ad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab0-T0KkJzY

"Santa'll bring them what they want. This..is from me"

corblimey

Saw the Meteor ad last night, good god it's atrocious. Loving the new John Lewis though

alibabba

Yes ... The first bong of the guinness ad starts it all off for me.

Posy

I haven't seen the guinness or coke ad yet, dammit! :pac:

kerry4sam

Posy wrote: »

I haven't seen the guinness or coke ad yet, dammit! :pac:

Neither have I Posy. I am looking forward to those two adverts though along with the Budweiser advert with the Clydsdales