Fings ain’t what they used to be... but do we wish they were? Are the complexities of modern, bot-driven life behind increased yearnings for yesteryear’s vinyl, dumb phones and vintage styles? Last year, we tackled the Future Focus; this year, we’re exploring the past and asking if advertising is driving or mirroring the revival of retro.
Veteran art director Dave Dye reckons there's commercial sense behind ads that make people smile. So why have they fallen out of fashion?
As the editor behind such side-splitting spots as Orange's Rob Scheider, Snickers' Speed Walker and Weedol's I'm Weeding Right Now, Mark Edinoff knows a thing or two about cutting funny commercials. Here, he shares his wisdom on timing, taste and clock wipes.
As part of our Comedy Special, shots hauls the Hungry Man director back into the boardroom to discuss the evergreen wit of his award-winning Orange campaign.
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