Tag: Commercials
Advertising giants take a trip back to 1965 in Newsweek’s tribute to Mad Men
By John Fonville on March 27, 2012 at 9:34 AM
There’s a lot to be said about GEICO’s commercials over the years, especially all the fun we’ve had with our beloved Gecko. But how would the Gecko fare in the golden age of 1960s advertising? Here’s your chance to find out – and express your opinion. This week’s issue of Newsweek celebrates the return of [...]
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Pig tales
By Guest Blogger on August 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM
By: Heather Li, associate editor, GEICO Now magazine GEICO’s Piggy commercial was an instant favorite. Who could resist Maxwell’s infectious enthusiasm in the hilarious interpretation of the nursery rhyme “This Little Piggy Went to Market”? Piggy – GEICO Commercial We asked GEICO sales rep Thomas Shaw to explain how, with a little expert assistance, the [...]
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What would you ask the GEICO Question Guy?
By Zev Kanter on April 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM
The overly serious, hard-boiled question guy is taking questions over at the GEICO Facebook page. You probably thought you’d never get the chance to ask him a question – well, today’s your lucky day! What should you ask him? Well, that’s a question you could start with right there. And then move on to, “Are [...]
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Two new must-see GEICO commercials hit the airwaves
By Zev Kanter on February 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Could switching to GEICO really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance? Are the two new GEICO commercials this week’s gotta-see-it TV? For the few who aren’t familiar with GEICO’s ads, the answer to both questions is yes. Enjoy the new commercials and tell us what your favorite GEICO ad is from the [...]
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GEICO Gecko hands out advice in iAd
By Guest Blogger on October 21, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Kathleen M., guest blogger, marketing The Gecko has found a new home on your iPhone. He and his Wheel of Wisdom are appearing in apps on an iPhone near you, thanks to GEICO signing on as a charter iAd advertiser with Apple. Users who stumble upon the ad will be invited to spin the game-show wheel [...]
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See the latest GEICO commercial on Facebook first
By Guest Blogger on July 7, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Have you seen the new commercials from our “Rhetorical Questions” campaign? One of my favorites is “Sarge,” which features R. Lee Ermey as a drill sergeant/therapist. The latest round not only asks whether or not a former drill sergeant makes a terrible therapist, but also asks if Abe Lincoln was honest and if fútbol announcer Andres Cantor [...]
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Did you see that GEICO commercial where …?
By Guest Blogger on March 29, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Guest Blogger: Marta C., event coordinator in Lakeland, FL Everyone has an opinion about GEICO’s advertising and believe me, they aren’t shy about sharing. It makes me smile to hear strangers discussing GEICO commercials when they don’t know I work for the company. Although insurance may not be the most exciting topic, GEICO has made [...]
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