The Holeproof series was another long-lived campaign concept built around a simple idea – “one day you’re gonna get caught with your pants down” – a slightly more contemporary version of what every mother tells their child (though normally accompanied by suggestions of being hit by a bus not what happens in these ads).

The campaign was successful for a few reasons – the message was simple, the music was strong & consistent and most of all the ads were funny situations most of us could relate to.

The most memorable of the campaign (for the girls anyway) from 1995

1992 football version

The Matt Parsmore version

2006 Wedding

They’ve changed strategy now which is unfortunate. Though I have to admit I wouldn’t have minded being part of the casting for their latest campaign….

Sponsored airport gates

Airports are always looking for new ways to make money, improve wayfinding and make the airport experience more enjoyable. This example from Taipei...

Hard Yakka

Hard Yakka

The basic strategy for Hard Yakka ran for around 35 years and involved celebrating the hard working aussie working class.  The jingle, which if I...

Turquoise 2010 colour of the year

Turquoise 2010 colour of the year

Pantone are pretty good at picking colour trends or perhaps its just that people follow what they say and therefore create products in those...

P&O

P&O

Take me away please P&O was created by John Bevins but in the 80's the account was handled by O&M. I remember another classic media planning...