Media Reviews
Diametress by Nexus shampoo (magazine ad)
This is a really nifty ad. If you ever want to convince the public that your shampoo is indeed the best in the land, you should use the kind of imagery that makes people think of curly, lush, clean locks. This model has lush brown hair …
Hype magazine
South Africa’s first and only specialized Hip Hop magazine, the Hype mag, has seriously grown on me in such a huge way that it has become a monthly thing for me.
Since I first got an issue of the mag, I have never missed a subsequent issue after that and …
Speed-TV Coverage of Formula 1 Racing
In America, Formula 1 racing isn’t as popular as NASCAR. While there certainly are a number of fans, it’s not enough to warrant a huge international traveling expense for analysts and crew. Thus, Speed-TV’s coverage is hampered dramatically.
For example, Speed-TV uses a camera feed supplied by the …
Active Naturals by Aveeno (magazine ad)
Boy oh boy, once one cosmetic company catches on to something, then it seems like all the rest follow suit. I think that either Cover Girl or Revlon has discovered a way to help the consumer find her perfect shade. Now Aveeno appears to be doing the …
VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine
I’ve been acquainted with VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine for what seems like forever. My grandfather was a AAA member and once I became responsible for my car, so was I. Thus, I’ve received the VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine for more years than I …
Jane Magazine
Jane is a fun, sassy and progressive women’s magazine. It’s all about empowering women while not being afraid of femininity.
The magazine has a fun sense of humor, such as a regular column where they play a prank each month. The magazine’s writers all seem like people who …
Article: “It’s up to You, New York, New York” written by Colman Andrews
“It’s up to You, New York, New York” written by Colman Andrews is a well, crafted piece about upscale restaurants popping up in New York in the midst of the American economic recession.
The article begins with a look into the current economic recession of America: businesses are closing and …
Malayala manorama
Malayala manorama is a leading news paper in India especially kerala state. Though the news paper reading more than 90 lakhs people, the media could not satisfy the need of people faith fully. Most of the news writing on the congress perspective only. This media may …
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (Hilfiger magazine ad)
At first glance, I really assumed that the pretty blonde model in this ad had one leg submerged in water. It was not until I looked closely that I realized that the camera angle is what was responsible for the optical illusion. The woman is featured …
Woman’s Day
Woman’s Day is one of many ‘women’s magazines’ that has been around for a long, long time. It’s full of recipes, diet suggestions, and ways to live healthier. It’s a publication that sometimes I enjoy and sometimes find very easy to just flip through the pages. The …
CANDY Magazine
This is the most popular teen magazine in the Philippines. I’ve had a few issues of it back then when I was in my preteen years. I’ve got a copy of it again today after a few years. It has 4 sections: fashion, beauty, features (celebrities, cover girls), and …
The San Tan Sun News in Chandler Arizona
I lived in the mid-west long ago and always enjoyed the local papers in the various small towns where I grew up as a preacher’s kid. They had that homey feel that made you feel at ease and I found the stories more interesting than the larger newspapers with all …
Cross Stitcher magazine
I first picked up Cross Stitcher magazine a couple of years ago. I was trying to give up smoking and thought that the free stitching kit would keep me occupied! It currently retails at 3.45, although i subscribe which means i get it at a cheaper rate.
I …
Baby Talk Magazine
A friend of mine bought me a subscription to Baby Talk Magazine after I had become pregnant, and I have found it to be a great source of information.
It is published monthly and has great features such as Baby Checkup, which is all about the health of your baby, …
Martha Stewart Magazine
I live in a small house in a small town on a limited budget so one would have to wonder why I subscribe to Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Well, the reason is I have been able to find ideas in her magazine that I can scale down to fit …
Penny Saver
The Penny Saver has been around for many years now. It’s a way for people to advertise, sometimes for free and sometimes for a small price. It also is a good way for local neighborhood businesses to advertise to a confined area.
The negatives for the Penny Saver …
Junkmail Classifieds Newspaper
This is one concept I give a lot of credit for to the pioneers that identified a need to fill the gaping hole in this market. A weekly newspaper published especially for the listing of classified advertisements.
I find it to be a bit limited however, in the sense that …
A great shopping guide
I recently subscribed to a new magazine called “SHOP etc.”. And all I have to say is that I absolutely adore it! This magazine is the ultimate shopping guide for women. I love to shop. I am addicted to it.
I just finished reading the August 2005 issue the other …
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails (magazine ad)
Beautiful, beautiful hands are shown in this Sally Hansen ad. The owner of those hands can only be seen from the forearm up. But that is the beauty of how this ad was put together. Also seen is a suitcase bulging with clothes. …
Quiksilver Clothing (magazine ad)
I very vaguely remember the brand Quiksilver. What I do remember is that the clothing was very surf oriented with bright colors and lots of shorts and T-shirts. This ad in Blender magazine is quite colorful, featuring a young couple on a moped in what looks like …
WWE Magazine
As an avid World Wrestling Entertainment fan all my life, and as a fan of reading, I am overjoyed that there has been a magazine to put both of my guilty pleasures into a format that I can read. Read about WWE, thats great. As a girl growing up …
Pioneer Navigation System (magazine ad)
When I first took a look at this advertisement, I thought it was perhaps for a cologne. Then I thought—no—it must be a condom commercial. Then I saw the word “Pioneer” and immediately thought that it was for a musical device. I came to …
Mirror Moms Magazine
With the rain pouring outside and two kids inside complaining about being bored and having nothing to do, I scooped up my car keys and said “Lets go”. I had no clue where I was going to go, but I knew I wanted out of the house and the …
Its Just Some Random Guy, Youtube channel
Comedy sketches using action figures is not a new concept. I remember in the early 1990’s, Jon Stewart (later the host of The Daily Show) made a short using Barbie dolls to parody the survival film, Alive. Probably the most well known example of this comedy style …
Bon Appetit Magazine
Bon Appetit Magazine, the popular gourmet publication, has been around for years and enjoyed a formidable reputation. This is deservedly so. I discovered the magazine myself just a couple years ago, and since I started my subscription, I’ve kept every copy I’ve received. For anyone who …
Knitsimple Holiday 2008
With forty plus gift ideas, the holiday issue of Knitsimple is eye catching. The cover is joyous, with a luscious pink sweater, and an attractive, but real model.
The holiday issue of Knitsimple is fun. On the cover are boasts of forty plus gift ideas, winter woolies (cozy hat …
Good Housekeeping magazine
Good Housekeeping has been around for decades. I grew up with the publication and I have subscribed to it on and off, as did my mother before me. My current subscription is one I received free online, and I’ve really enjoyed having it again since I couldn’t …
Mark Larson Radio Show
Mark Larson is a radio talk show host on KOGO 600 on the AM dial in San Diego.
This guy has had me laughing or at least smiling for years. Very few people are as quick witted or can turn a phrase like Mark. He started out years ago on …
The Times of India
‘The Times of India’ is a leading English daily newspaper in India. This newspaper is one of the most popular in India. This paper is read by many people in India. This is one of my favourite newspapers.
‘The times of India’ provides news of India and also other parts …
Press Enterprise
Several weeks ago, I had to take a business trip to Bloomsburg, PA and found myself spending a few nights in that town (maybe I’ll take the time to write about that too). While at the hotel I made every effort to kill my boredom by reading the local …
Glamour magazine
I was shocked to see that no one had written a review on Glamour magazine yet! Personally, I find this magazine to be one of the better magazines out there for women (it is my second favorite, after Cosmopolitan). Included in the magazine is just about everything …
The Dress Collection by Ralph Lauren (magazine ad)
Ralph Lauren is known for making really preppy looking clothing. Think lots of polo shirts, khakis, and clothes which are befitting a summer in the South Hamptons. But fast forward a bit, and you will realize that Ralph Lauren has come a long way in the area …
Bon Appetit magazine
I think this is a really amazing magazine, full of ideas, recipes, articles and beautiful photos of appetizing food, designed to make your mouth water. For me it is helpful, well written and conscious of the times and the economy that we are currently experiencing.
I have subscribed to …
Rouge magazine
I began getting the free magazine Rouge last spring and I am so glad I kept up my membership. This small magazine roughly the size of an oversize paperback novel is chock full of beauty tips and trends for the upcoming winter.
Every issue of Rouge contains letters to the …
Men’s Health Magazine Philippines
Every man who is a health buff needs a source of medical tidbits. As health conscious as I am and since I play sports often, I subscribe to this magazine. It was launched locally here in my country five years ago and since then I have not missed …
Toronto Star
Toronto Star
This is one of the leading newspapers in Toronto. You can get it at every newsstand as well as by subscription. But beware of subscriptions, once you sign for that, they will continue calling you until they drive you insane. Or at least, that is my experience of …
Business Expansion Journal , U.S.A.
I have been reading the Business Expansion Journal published in Birmingham , Alabama , U.S.A. This is an excellent Journal to keep informed of the possibilities and opportunities for expanding and relocating business in the United States. The Journal aims to provide the tools to support the …
Taste of Home Magazine
I have come to love the arrival of the mail. Of course not for the bills, or the ordinary letters and advertisements we all get, but for the magazine that has been coming to my home for the last 4 years, “Taste of Home.”
As a chef wannabe, I’ve …
Flavors (A Food Magazine)
Whenever we do our grocery at any SM supermarket, I see the magazine Flavors featured prominently on their shelves. Their marketing strategy worked on me, and I finally relented and bought one to help me navigate our kitchen. I like this food magazine than Foodie because the font and …
The Daily Telegraph
There are some things in this world that are just too cruel. For me, one of those —˜slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’ is to find myself in a country that doesn’t get —˜The Daily Telegraph’ every day. I know that this may sound rather colonial and supercilious—¦well, it …
Sound and Vision magazine
Sound and Vision magazine is for those into the home entertainment world. I received a free subscription to this publication, which is why I’m reading it every month. Overall, I’ve found it to be interesting and full of information. Now depending on how into electronics and …
The Foundation for Better Life TV Ad Campaign
I am commercial’d out. I’ve been around a long time, and I just hate gimmicks, be it for charity or soap. Sometimes, though, something comes along and just captures my interest. That’s the case with The Foundation for Better Life TV Ad Campaign.
These are short spots, …
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