Good Old Fashioned Banking Returns to Albuquerque
Photo Credit: cjc4454 (Flickr)
This billboard for the Bank of Albuquerque was spotted in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA in April 2009.
As pointed out by the photographer… Bank of Albuquerque is doing a complete turn around in banking services… opposite to what most other banks are doing by promoting itself to older clients who prefer to speak to a “live banker” rather than doing business online or with some automated phone system. Even the old style phone gives the impression the “good ol’ days” are back.
With the trend towards streamlined electronic services and a reduction in personalized service, Bank of Albuquerque is making a clear distinction between itself and its competitors.
Tonkins Gets Cupid Busy Selling Cars
Photo Credit: philosophygeek (Flickr)
This billboard was spotted in Portland, Oregon USA.
The billboard belongs to used car dealer, Ron Tonkin Automotive who appears to be very passionate about his cars. Ron has replaced Cupids arrows with ignition keys, which lead to the catch phrase: “The car you love is just a click away“. Unfortunately, tonkin.com website seems to be down at the moment, so it’s a very lonely life.
Southern Comfort gets panties removed fast
Photo Credit: nitesangel09 (Webshots)
A classic billboard from drinks maker Southern Comfort.
I guess in the age of equal opportunity it works both ways hehehe.
Welcome back to Zimbabwe billboard
Photo Credit: Sokwenele-Zimbabwe (Flickr)
This billboard was spotted near the South Africa Zimbabwe border near Musina (I guess this is on the South African side for obvious reasons). Those Zimbabwe citizens who where returning home were greeted with this sign and reminded to vote for freedom in upcoming elections. Or is it those leaving Zimbabwe were greeted with this sign?
Zimbabwe has unfortunately been ruined by political turmoil, human rights abuses and hyper-inflation.
Check out these Zimbabwe links:
She’s tired of waiting billboard USA
Photo Credit: cwalker71 (Flickr)
RobbinsDiamonds had the audacity to put up this billboards for diamond rings and jewellery spotted in Philadelphia USA. This girl definitely has attitude..but that RobbinsDiamonds mascot saying “Yeah!” looks a bit dubious to say the least. Sort of like the nightclub owner image I thought …with the beard…. and what?
Is that a diamond stuck in his beard I see???
The image itself is of owner Jerry Robbins who has been in the jewellery business even since Adam was a boy and seems Jerry excels at self promotion. Radio, TV and newspapers and even wearing a diamond in that thick beard of his has been a trademark. And of course billboards.
Jollibee spice burgers billboard Philippines
Photo Credit: robtrent (Flickr)
This Jollibee billboard was spotted in Carmen (North of Manila), the Philippines.
Jollibee is a Philippines based fast food chain of stores serving western style fast food, but also has a variety of Filipino food as well.
Incredibly, this local fast food company is taking on the fast food giants and continues to expand inside and outside of the Philippines, with over 600 stores in the Philippines and over 50 stores overseas.
The Jollibee corporation also operates (owns or franchises) other fast fast stores, namely: Chowking, Greenwich Pizza, Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Delifrance and Manong Pepes.
HP Touchsmart TX2 Notebook billboard Malaysia
Photo Credit: Cecil Lee (Flickr)
This HP notebook billboard was spotted in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia featuring the HP Touchsmart TX2 notebook computer. Notice the words “Alami dunia sentuhan!” which translates from Malay into “Natural world touch”.
Interestingly this billboard only features English and Malay languages. Have they forgotten about the other significant ethnic Malaysian races of the Chinese and Indian people? Malaysia Boleh!
Q-Cells.com billboard for solar cells featuring baby and breast Germany
Photo Credit: poetwarrior2003 (Flickr)
Translation: “We provide machines that look after themselves”
Is it an advertisement for baby milk supplement? Not in the least!
German solar cell manufacturer Q-Cells.com really pulled out all stops with this large billboard in Frankfurt. Being one of the largest manufacturers of photovoltaic cells in the world, this sort of advertising is bound to get some attention. After all, everyone loves cute babies don’t they? oh yes, there’s a breast as well.
Perhaps Q-Cells should look at sponsoring breast cancer research. Confused? Me too.
Cannon safety inspector billboard by seek.com.au Australia
Australian online job site seek.com.au is suggesting they have a such wide range of jobs on their website, even obscure jobs for cannon safety inspectors are advertised at their site. WoooooHoooooo! I’m going to apply for that job!
This billboard was spotted on Albany Highway Victoria Park, Perth.
No to corruption billboard Acapulco Mexico
Photo Credit: Donna62 (Flickr)
Translation:
“NO to corruption”
“YES to help those who have less”
This billboard was put up by Mexican businessman Victor Gonzalez Torres for his attempt to enter the 2006 presidential campaign. He is nicknamed “Dr Simi” after the mascot used for his nation wide drugstores, Farmacias Similares. Despite not being an official candidate he still achieved much press coverage for his platform of anti-corruption and promotion of low lost health services.
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