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Video: Five Ads by Chris Staples

Adam Gaumont | Image: Rethink Communications | Published: December 23, 2009
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If you own a TV and live in B.C., you're sure to have seen – and chuckled at – these commercials, as well as many other Staples-led TV, print, radio, and outdoor campaigns. Check out this video collage of five memorable TV ads from Chris Staples, visionary Vancouver ad man and founding partner of Rethink Communications.

Then, for some expert insight into the ads, read branding guru David Allison's take on Staples' work, as well as his diagnosis of advertising in today's downtrodden economy.

And be sure to check out "Agent of Change," Kevin Chong's feature profile of Chris Staples in the June BCBusiness.

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nothing special--the fact

Comment by Anonymous, February 4, 2010 at 10:13

nothing special--the fact that these ads are held up is a good indicator of how boring advertising has become...

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