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Macy’s is launching a television special inspired by the New York Sun’s “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897, in aid of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Yes Virginia, set to air on December 11 on CBS, is based around the true story of Virginia O’Hanlon who, in 1897, sent an open letter to the New York Sun asking if there really was a Santa Claus, and the now-famous editorial response written by Francis Church. The show is linked with letter-writing “Believe” stations in Macys stores in the USA, with the company making a $1 donation for each letter deposited in Macys Santa Mail.

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Posted under Inspiration, Movie Trailers, TV Ads Cinema and Online Videos

Location (USA).

Nutcase in Germany is promoting their sale of the American brand helmets are being launched in Europe with a print advertising campaign celebrating their safe and customizable properties. The Nutcase helmets not only protect, they also look good, in this case appearing to show the helmet hair under the helmets.

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Posted under Inspiration, Print Press Posters Billboards

Location (Germany).

Land Transport Safety in New Zealand has launched a new road safety television advertisement focusing on speed in urban areas. The commercial challenges the tendency for urban drivers to travel over the 50 km/h speed limit, reminding them that this habit increases both the likelihood of a crash and the severity of that crash.

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Location (New Zealand).

NABS, a support organisation for people working in the UK advertising industry, is promoting its third annual Music Quiz with a series of print advertisement poking fun at the British advertising industry. Held this year on Wednesday 2nd December, the fundraising event has become a popular battleground between creative teams from London advertising agencies. DDB London has prepared six print advertisements (print, poster, outdoor) with cheeky messages for Fallon London, CHI, DLKW, Dare and Mother London, along with their own account team.

Sorry Fallon, we’ve decided not to include a folk round this year.

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Location (UK).

Dr Pepper continues the “We Exist” campaign focusing on the unbelievably satisfying Diet Dr Pepper, online at DrPepper.com. WeExist is the online community where the unbelievable can communicate and connect with others like them, including Santa Claus, Sasquatch, Alien, Leprechaun, Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy.

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Location (USA).

Walmart mixes Christmas spirit and patriotic feelings in “Anthem Christmas Wish”, a television commercial featuring American troops and a young shopper. Walmart created the spot to say thank you to U.S. troops for their brave service.

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Location (USA).

Assassin’s Creed II, the Ubisoft video game, is being promoted with “Eyes”, a television commercial introducing characters from the game’s plot. Assassin’s Creed II, released on Playstation III and XBox 360 this month, follows Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a 15th century Italian nobleman-turned-assassin who is seeking revenge on the rival families that murdered his father and brothers.

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Location (USA).

Oxfam America is promoting the giving of manure this Christmas as a humanitarian way to share gifts with family and friends. The commercial invites viewers to visit OxfamGifts.com and buy gifts that contribute to Oxfam America’s efforts to fight poverty. “Holiday shopping stinks! So, make the right choice this year: give manure ($12) from Oxfam America Unwrapped.”

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Location (USA).