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#SPOTTED: CONRAD SEWELL IN TORONTO FOR COCA-COLA’S “TASTE THE FEELING” CAMPAIGN
You guys know how much I love Conrad Sewell, so it was amazing catching wind of a surprise visit to the City today for Coca-Cola. The Soft Drink giant in support of their latest “Taste the Feeling” campaign, have brought in the ARIA Award-winning Singer/Songwriter to celebrate its launch here in Toronto. Avicii even has remixed the Track! The Campaign is promoting the philosophy that Coca Cola Soft Drinks globally, are a simple pleasure which make everyday moments that much more special.
In addition to some visits to the local Morning Show circuit including Breakfast Television and The Morning Show (National Edition), Sewell made an appearance at The Distillery‘s Fermenting Cellar in support of the occasion performing for a crowd of Tastemakers and Influencers. Montreal’s Sam Roberts also appeared and performed an hours’ worth of his repertoire also.
Coca Cola-inspired cocktails were served right out-of-the-bottle. Coke-marinated dishes including Peking Duck Tacos, Pork Belly Skewers, Tuna Custards and more were on the menu.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, here is a TV Spot for the Campaign!
Full Track:
Listen to Sewell perform his hit HOLD ME UP:
See some Snaps:
Just one of many visual installations for Coca Cola’s TASTE THE FEELING event.
Artist Andrea Bolley.
Bloggers Sonya Davidson (AZN Modern/Toronto Guardian) + Joallore Alon (CLICK FLICK CA).
Actor Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black).
Songs & Cigarettes’ Braden Rosner + Guest.
With local Fashion Heroines, The Beckerman Twins.
Touchwood PR’s Andréa Grau + Jennifer Rashwan
THE Shinan Govani dancing to “Sorry” by Justin Bieber. He declares this needs to be the next Canadian anthem, as apologizing is our national pastime.
Natalie’s Nosh + Me
These Cola-flavoured Helium Bubbles made my voice rather chipmunk-esque.
Sam Roberts.
Channeling Danny Zuko of Grease.
Artist Manager Brock McLaughlin + Luke Austin.
INK Entertainment’s Elaine Quan + Toronto Guardian/AZN Modern’s Sonya Davidson.
Luke Austin + Conrad Sewell.
Conrad Sewell:
Conrad Sewell + Mr. Will. Hugs were exchanged. TWICE.
We’re anxiously awaiting Sewell‘s debut Disc via Warner Music Canada.
For now you can get his ALL I KNOW EP on iTunes!
More on #TASTETHEFEELING here.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Coca-Cola)
#SUPERBOWL: SOME OF SUPER BOWL 2015’S BEST TV COMMERCIALS
If you aren’t watching for the Football, then lets watch for the amazing Commercials! Although we arent Experts on the Sports by any measure, we can say that this by far was the most thrilling Super Bowl Game we’ve seen in quite some time, the New England Patriots squeaking out a victory over returning Champs, the Seattle Seahawks. Thrilling!
Here are some of our fave TV Spots from Super Bowl 48. Lets re-live the magic:
TED 2
What a surprise it was seeing Tom Brady join-in on the fun with Mark Wahlberg and the lovable foul-mouthed Teddy Bear himself! Yes, you just heard the words “Hand Job” on Primetime!
CLASH OF CLANS
Liam Neeson (or Lai-yam Neeson) slays it here in serious mode, taking competitive gaming to a new level…
TOMORROWLAND
I had the pleasure of seeing a Snippet of TOMORROWLAND before Christmas, starring George Clooney. My heart raced. So happy everyone got to witness a taste of what to expect of it tonight during the Super Bowl. This is going to be huge!
SNICKERS
I love the clever editing in this Snickers TV Spot, spoofing Temper Tantrums from Marsha Brady in the body of Machete (Danny Trejo). The surprise turn from Boardwalk Empire’s Steve Buscemi… brilliant!
COCA COLA
Coke goes straight for our hearts with this uplifting and modern look at how the internationally-adored Beverage continues to bring smiles to the faces of the under-caffeinated around the World.
COCA COLA – MICHAEL SAM
Openly-gay NFL Free Agent Michael Sam courageously steps-out and becomes a national inspiration, sharing his experience on Social Media after coming-out.
DOVE MEN+CARE
Yet again, another Tearjerker. Smiling Children calling-out for their Dads. What’s not to love?
MCDONALD’S
Between February 2-14, 2015 you will be able to pay for some of your McDonald’s purchases with love apparently?
MICROSOFT
Meet Child Amputee Braylon in this touching TV Spot showing how Microsoft technology enabled and empowered him to be able to enjoy an active life as a future Athlete. Take that, Apple!
And still my Fave. Budweiser’s amazing #BESTBUDS TV Spot. So good, it deserves its own Post here.
Miss Katy Perry‘s incredible HALFTIME SHOW Performance? Watch it here!
(Photo/video credit: Microsoft/McDonald’s/Coca Cola/Dove/Clash Clan/Disney/Snickers/Universal Pictures)
#FIRSTLOOK: SPOTIFY LAUNCHES IN CANADA TODAY
Canadians have been asking for it and finally it has arrived! After taking the rest of the World by storm, online Music service SPOTIFY launches in Canada today.
Canadians will have access to a catalog of over 20 million songs at $10 per month, letting you download and listen offline at 320 kbps and ad-free all you want on your mobile, tablet or desktop.
Business Partners to help ring-in the launch in Canada include Diet Coke, Honda Canada, Heineken, SUBWAY® Restaurants and TD Bank.
For more details on the Service, visit the SPOTIFY CANADA website here!
(Photo credit: Spotify)
#COLAWARS: POP GIANTS COCA COLA & PEPSI WAGE BATTLE WITH BEYONCÉ AND MARC JACOBS AD CAMPAIGNS
Soft Drink Giants Coca Cola and Pepsi will be butting heads and their weapons? Fashion and Celebrity. Style Icons Beyoncé and Marc Jacobs are set to make a carbonated splash soon with Ad Campaigns, the former for Pepsi, the latter for Diet Coke/Coke Light. But who does it better and who will gain the most from these Celebrity affiliations?
Jacobs, named Creative Director at Coca Cola recently, is helping celebrate their 30th Anniversary with his limited edition Pop Cans, paying tribute to empowered Women of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. The accompanying Ad Campaigns, true to form whether it be his Handbags or Fragrances, feature his Yoga-toned Body in all its partially-nude glory, savouring and then splashing the Diet Coke/Coke Light into the Camera, before crushing his self-designed Can presumably for Recycling? The Cans are set to debut on February 28, 2013 in the U.S., Coca Cola Canada confirms they have no plans to carry the cans in Canada.
Beyoncé‘s reported $50-million Campaign with Pepsi comparably humbles the Jacobs’ collaboration with Coca Cola, getting major exposure at the recent Super Bowl with the company sponsoring her much talked-about Halftime Show and just yesterday the look of her edition Warhol-inspired Pop Art Ads were unveiled. Some Fans are criticizing that the Ads don’t show her African-American heritage enough, while others are criticizing that Michelle Obama‘s v. public stance in the fight against Obesity is being disrespected with Beyoncé – who is supported v. publicly by Obamas – endorsing such a sugary Soft Drink. Critics though, fail to acknowledge that the Pop Star’s relationship with Pepsi began back in 2001, long before Obama being elected into the White House. Really, who in their right mind would $50-million? Blue Ivy needs a College Fund. Europeans will be first to get the limited edition Beyoncé Cans in March 2013.
See the Ads below:
(Photo credit: Coca Cola/Pepsi)
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