Ads of the Week

3 good ones and 1 stinker!

 

As more states legalize gambling, especially sports gambling, we need to see messages like this one because the effects of gambling addictions cost lives – and not only the lives of the gamblers, but everyone whose lives they touch…spouses, children, parents. It’s age-restricted so you have to click through on YouTube to watch it:

Is this what a nervous breakdown looks like?

Kristen Bell is so likable, isn’t she?

Well, it’s that time of year, and this is a pretty good spot:

 

While this one…well, not so much, proving that humor is hard and there’s more to making a good ad than just using celebrities.