Homespun Marketing: Local Commercials

[Tom Holmberg]

6 minutes ago, Prevailing Wind said:

Atlanta doesn't have one, but we've got a "strong arm" - said with a lisp.

Somehow "strong arm" sounds like someone who needs a lawyer, not a lawyer.

[Tom Holmberg]

I really hate these Woodman's yelling about savings ads.

 

 

[smittykins]

This is a real commercial for a real pharmacy in Corydon, Indiana.  

 

[smittykins]

I’ve since learned that Good Mythical Morning’s Rhett and Link were involved in making the Butt Drugs ad:

 

[SmithW6079]

"Motorcycle Mike, your personal injury lawyer." Mike's claim to fame is that he is a motorcycle rider and he survived a horrific car crash, except he wasn't on his motorcycle, he was in a car. I don't quite understand what being a motorcycle rider has to do with his car accident. He has a whole YouTube channel.

 

 

[AimingforYoko]

Zumbrota, MN represent!

 

[Annber03]

This made me so happy :D. We get ads from that dealership here in our area, so it's really fun to see them participating in this. 

[SoMuchTV]

Someone has apparently advised a couple local businesses that it would be really cool if they run ads featuring regular people singing their theme song. Like, multiple people. No, it is not. 

[Haleth]

On 7/15/2021 at 2:56 PM, Tom Holmberg said:

Chicago has a "Hammer" lawyer as well. I wonder if every city is required to have one.

Indianapolis.  https://wewin.com/

[Prevailing Wind]

Atlanta's got "The Strong Arm" -

 

[Tom Holmberg]

1 hour ago, Prevailing Wind said:

Atlanta's got "The Strong Arm" -

 

Not sure I want a lawyer whose nickname refers to a type of violent crime. "A nice little lawsuit you got there. It'd be a shame if something happened to it."

[CrystalBlue]

Local commercial from Atlanta, GA.  Recommended for animal (especially cats!) lovers only.  All other folks proceed with caution.

From The Animal Rescue Site

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Edited May 8, 2023 by CrystalBlue
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[Annber03]

That ad is amazing :D. 

[PrincessPurrsALot]

There is a local commercial for a place that will buy your home, in any condition,  for cash. Two things: first the spokesperson is so red faced he looks like he is going to explode, as in physically explode.  Second,  when showing photos of homes, they show a fairly typical home,  one needing repairs,  and the White House.  Yep. I will be giving them a call asking what they will offer me for the white house.   After all,  it's the "people's house ". I should be able to sell it if I am strapped for cash.  

[Shrek]

51 minutes ago, PrincessPurrsALot said:

There is a local commercial for a place that will buy your home, in any condition,  for cash. Two things: first the spokesperson is so red faced he looks like he is going to explode, as in physically explode.  Second,  when showing photos of homes, they show a fairly typical home,  one needing repairs,  and the White House.  Yep. I will be giving them a call asking what they will offer me for the white house.   After all,  it's the "people's house ". I should be able to sell it if I am strapped for cash.  

Is that the guy who looks like he would swindle his own grandmother out of her life savings? 

I just presume these are national ads that are made to look local by showing a local number, just like all those lawyers who pretend to be local.

[mmecorday]

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There is a local commercial for a place that will buy your home, in any condition,  for cash. Two things: first the spokesperson is so red faced he looks like he is going to explode, as in physically explode.  Second,  when showing photos of homes, they show a fairly typical home,  one needing repairs,  and the White House.  Yep. I will be giving them a call asking what they will offer me for the white house.   After all,  it's the "people's house ". I should be able to sell it if I am strapped for cash.  

The one that airs in our market features a woman expounding on the kinds of houses the company buys, including haunted houses and there's an illustration of a haunted house that looks like a poster you could buy at a Ben Franklin store at Halloween time in the 1970s. But I guess if the current owners of the The Amityville Horror House are ever looking to sell, this service would come in handy. 

[Tom Holmberg]

21 hours ago, mmecorday said:

The one that airs in our market features a woman expounding on the kinds of houses the company buys, including haunted houses and there's an illustration of a haunted house that looks like a poster you could buy at a Ben Franklin store at Halloween time in the 1970s. But I guess if the current owners of the The Amityville Horror House are ever looking to sell, this service would come in handy. 

I guess this is the place to go if you want to buy a house on an Indian burial ground.  Good to know.

[SoMuchTV]

Yay, it's the Wednesday after the first Monday in November, and I can go back to just worrying about replacing my roof, bathtub, or medical plan!

[Haleth]

20 hours ago, SoMuchTV said:

Yay, it's the Wednesday after the first Monday in November, and I can go back to just worrying about replacing my roof, bathtub, or medical plan!

And finding an attorney to get you the big bucks after your accident.

[Browncoat]

Fair warning, this one's almost as bad as the Jardiance ad:

 

[Haleth]

Awww, cute doggies!

[Browncoat]

1 hour ago, Haleth said:

Awww, cute doggies!

But horrible ear worm "song."

[cynicat]

I know this isn't local, but it always feels local so I'm posting here. Over the years I've watched the cheesy Bob's Discount furniture commercials with a wince and a laugh. Kudos to them for having brilliantly transitioned to the animated little Bob as the real Bob decided to step back.  It was pretty seamless.