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Here's a scenario for you: You have a magic festival coming up soon and you are looking to promote it in a way that no one has ever done before. So what do you do? If you ask Lg2, an ad agency in Quebec City, they will tell you that there is no better way than to play a trick on the audience. That is exactly what they did for the Quebec City Magic Festival.

In an effort to help promote the Quebec City Magic Festival, Lg2 utilized a billboard in downtown Quebec City. Unlike your traditional billboard, this billboard had a little surprise that came along with it. So what is the surprise, you ask? Lg2 installed a giant magician hat on top of the billboard, that had live pigeons flying out of it. Just like a real magic trick! Unfortunately, just like any other magic trick, the secret behind this trick will never be revealed, or at least from the client. The client made it a point to include the following message in their promotional video below, "Like any good magic festival, we never reveal our secrets."      

When Your Past Come Back to Haunt You

Have you ever wondered if something that you did in the past will someday come back to haunt you. For people who enter the political world, this question seems to pop up all the time during a campaign or while in office. But, how often has this question popped up in the sports world, especially to a MLB manager? For Kirk Gibson, the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, this is the exact question that he was faced with this season.

 
Entering his first full season as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kirk made it a priority to banned any items from the clubhouse that could cause distractions, including cell phones, iPads, toy guns and toy planes. Unfortunately, he never thought of placing this ban on YouTube. As a result, a couple of veteran players found an old Right Guard deodorant commercial that Gibson filmed in 1989 and decided to turn a screencap of their sudsed-up skipper into fashionable neck ties, as part of a team-building practical joke. Who were the guilty culprits, you ask? FOX Sports Arizona reports it was the team's closer J.J. Putz and second baseman Kelly Johnson (was recently traded to the Toronto Blue Jays) that concocted this devious plan. While Putz denies any involvement, Johnson did nothing to combat the the accusations of his involvement. In an amusing interview with FOX Sports Arizona, Johnson said the following:

I (made) 40. I wanted to make sure that everyone got one. We got the staff, the coaches ... Anyone gets called up, it's like 'Welcome to the big leagues, here's a tie.        

So what did Gibson think of these comments from his then second baseman. As you might suspect, the hard-nosed Gibson did not find the prank all that funny.

I think they're both guilty, Gibson told Fox Sports. And there will be retribution toward them at some point this year ... I don't aim to get even, but I do aim to get ahead.

It turns out that Gibby was just joking with these comments. It could be that his tough demeanor, has been softened as a result his team's performance on the field this season.

Here is the commercial that created this mess for Gibby and some laughter for the rest of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

The World's Worst Driver(s)?

Have you ever had a difficult commute into work? Have you ever been cut off by another driver? Have you ever wondered where the person in front of you learned how to drive? If you have answered yes to any the questions, then you need to watch the following video. I think it may provide some insight and answers for you.

The Great Debate!

Did you have a tough time getting back to the grind today, after the long holiday weekend. If you did, then here is something to help you get your work week off on the right foot.



Who would you rather have looking over at you: her or hungry eyes over there! Let your voice be heard and let the Unemployed Ad Man know who you prefer.

Is it Monday Night Yet?

With the start of the 2011 NFL season just four days away. ESPN has already begun airing its latest round of commercials promoting Monday Night Football on ESPN. This year's commercials provide a unique twist and play on the words of this year's tagline, which is "On Monday night, your only job is watching football." Here are the first two commercials that have already begun to air on ESPN. Enjoy! 

It's Not Crazy, Its Just Another Marriage Proposal!

If you haven't noticed recently, the Detroit Tigers have made their presence felt in the mainstream media this season. First, it started with the team's improved play on the field. Challenging their division rivals with close pennant race, for a chance to win the AL Central for the first time ever. Then they grabbed the honor of starring in one of Major League Baseball's 2011 postseason commercials. Now, Comerica Park and the Tigers are starring in a commercial for ESPN. Like most ESPN commercials, this commercial provides its own twist to a question that is commonly asked in today's sports venues. Take a look and see!    

A Smartphone App That Isn't Meant to be Shared

Is it possible that there is a smartphone app out there, that is not meant to shared. In this spot for Hungry Howie's, that appears be the case. So why shouldn't this fictitious smartphone app be shared, you ask? Well, I will let you take a look and see.       



Now that I have your attention, are you curious to know who came up with the idea for this commercial? This spot was created by DBA Worldwide, for its client Hungry Howie's. Great job, guys!