The second of The Labour Party’s political broadcasts in advance of the European Parliament elections. The apology over expenses was … More
Author: Benedict Pringle
Trevor Beattie on Political Advertising
I went to a talk by adland guru Trevor Beattie last night at an event held by Monkey Shoulder Whisky. … More
Party political broadcasts: Stilted, patronising and hopelessly old-fashioned
I just read a fantastic article by media guru Peter Bazalgette about the need to abolish party political broadcasts. I … More
What would you claim?
A very amusing website called ‘You Claim‘ has been created. Visitors select their MP, choose from a range of pre-set … More
UKIP Party Political Broadcast
This could be forgiven for mistaking it for an ‘Injury Lawyers 4 U’ advert, which is about as damning as … More
Liberal Democrat Party Political Broadcast 2009
The Liberal Democrats must have been pretty pissed off when they saw the Conservative’s most recent broadcast. The style and … More
20 Questions to a fellow blogger
Paul Burgin, who writes Mars Hill, asked me 20 questions as part of a series of mini-interviews of political bloggers … More
Another Schweppes Advert I don’t get
Here’s another overly convoluted advert by Schweppes. ‘Gosh we can’ is moderately amusing, but other than that this advert does … More
Conservative Party Political Broadcast 2009
Great broadcast. The message take out the Conservative’s are going for here is “David Cameron is honest, down to earth, … More
Labour Party Political Broadcast 2009
The take-away message of ‘you can’t cut your way out of a recession, you have to grow your way out’ … More