alphakitty Posted January 5, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2010 What do you all think? I like the music, but the "dad" just seems dumb to me, especially the dancing spot. :) I look forward to seeing the rest. http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/cruise_industry_report/2010/01/carnival_launches_ad_campaign.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templed Posted January 5, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2010 As a "Dad"... much like the one in the ad ... I thought it was funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted January 5, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2010 OP, like it or not it served its intended purpose, It got your attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted January 5, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2010 OP, like it or not it served its intended purpose, It got your attention. I agree completely. I find it to be another "typical" Carnival ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted January 5, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted January 5, 2010 OP, like it or not it served its intended purpose, It got your attention. Well, might be true, however, I search the news for cruise related stories on a daily basis and that is how I found this. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcony bound Posted January 5, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I really, really miss the old ads with the "somewhere, beyond the sea" song:( When I heard those, I always zoned right in and either thought about my upcoming cruise, or thought about booking. Now, I have to admit, I also like the "buckle-up, buttercup" ads, they absolutely made me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWcruisers Posted January 5, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Carnival is the fun ship and these ads are fun. Check our the new privacy signs on the Legend: Aren't they great?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted January 5, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I like it. I hope that fitness guy in the dirty jogging outfit retired. So too, the big balls and the pinata. Hell, they can't air the NEW SHIP SMELL anymore. We all know it's the Dream, and how bad that smell actually is. :eek: I see that girls look often in my daughters face. It borders on horror, even when I'm playing a Led Zeppelin tune in the car as I drop her off at school. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzngma Posted January 5, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I saw the ad several times last night on the Food Network. I think there should be a female "teen" voice instead of a male voice. There is also no real "Cruise Ship" in the spot only a reflection of the whale tail funnel in the glass at the very beginning. It could be a commercial for any type of vacation up until the end when you see it's Carnival and the horn blows. I think it needs some tweeking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted January 5, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Nothing will ever replace the "buckle up, buttercup" series of commercials....pure genius..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewut Posted January 5, 2010 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Carnival is the fun ship and these ads are fun. Check our the new privacy signs on the Legend: Aren't they great?:D I'm going on the Freedom in 11 days. I hope they have these new door hangers. I WANT SOME! Sewut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy5683 Posted January 5, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I saw the ad several times last night on the Food Network. I think there should be a female "teen" voice instead of a male voice. There is also no real "Cruise Ship" in the spot only a reflection of the whale tail funnel in the glass at the very beginning. It could be a commercial for any type of vacation up until the end when you see it's Carnival and the horn blows. I think it needs some tweeking. I thought the SAME thing about the voice! It just didn't match! The little voice in my head usually isn't a male voice! And it wasn't when I was a teenager either! But the dad is SOO my DH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtchg Posted January 5, 2010 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ...as someone who has worked closely with professional advertisers and ad agencies for years, I think the one ad posted was very effective in delivering the classic Carnival message: throw convention (and your blackberry) away for a few days and have some unabashed FUN. ..I enjoy Royal Caribbean's ads too; but they tend to use the conventional 'oh wow' ship shots (and let's give them their due...their ships and what they offer are cool).... Royal Caribbean is trying to sell a vacation...but Carnival is selling a FEELING... I think it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival Platinum Cruiser Posted January 5, 2010 #14 Share Posted January 5, 2010 What do you all think? I like the music, but the "dad" just seems dumb to me, especially the dancing spot. :) I look forward to seeing the rest. http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/cruise_industry_report/2010/01/carnival_launches_ad_campaign.html Typical carnival ad, almost as pathetic as that stupid giant beach ball fiasco ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe13 Posted January 5, 2010 #15 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Carnival is the fun ship and these ads are fun. Check our the new privacy signs on the Legend: Aren't they great?:D First, let me say, the horn at the end of the commercial sounds more like a whoopee cushion. Second, the new do not disturb signs look like the paddles that I grew up fearing in my K-8 public education. The signs should read: Cruisin OR Bruisin. Can't believe we had corporal punishment back then and now...:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixy-six Posted January 5, 2010 #16 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Funny, I wonder what is next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted January 5, 2010 #17 Share Posted January 5, 2010 What do you all think? I like the music, but the "dad" just seems dumb to me, especially the dancing spot. :) I look forward to seeing the rest. http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/cruise_industry_report/2010/01/carnival_launches_ad_campaign.html I like it, it reminds me of, well, me. Yeah baby I'm on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogirl1 Posted January 5, 2010 #18 Share Posted January 5, 2010 We were on the Dream in November when they filmed all the new commercials. It was fun to watch, and amazing how much work goes into a 30-60 second spot. Amazing to see the finished product on tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsp158 Posted January 5, 2010 #19 Share Posted January 5, 2010 First, let me say, the horn at the end of the commercial sounds more like a whoopee cushion. Second, the new do not disturb signs look like the paddles that I grew up fearing in my K-8 public education. The signs should read: Cruisin OR Bruisin. Can't believe we had corporal punishment back then and now...:eek: Kids need corporal punishment especially crazy kids on cruise ships, ther parents need its to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEGUY1970 Posted January 5, 2010 #20 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Bring back Kathie Lee singing "Sunny weather, all together. Ain't we got fun"! Better yet when she sang "Put Me on the Jubilee". That was a reaaaaallllll duzzie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakechef Posted January 6, 2010 #21 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have enjoyed the recent commercials for Carnival. They do a great job of selling the feeling of what carnival is all about, fun, casual and not taking things too seriously. "Buckle up buttercup" still makes me chuckle a bit, I actually liked those commercials. I know that the first time I saw the "new ship smell" commercial, it got my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sistermerm Posted January 6, 2010 #22 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Bring back Kathie Lee singing "Sunny weather, all together. Ain't we got fun"! Better yet when she sang "Put Me on the Jubilee". That was a reaaaaallllll duzzie! OH PULEEZ NO!!! :eek: I would probably never cruise Carnival again if they went back to that saccharin witch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricko19 Posted January 6, 2010 #23 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ahh....good ole Kathy Lee! I grew up on those things - back when commercials were entertainment! I love to go to youtube and watch old commercials from the 80's and early 90's. Back when toy commercials ACTUALLY showed Kids PLAYING with the TOYS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted January 6, 2010 #24 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Just saw it on WNBC in NY. The horn blow is TOO short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEGUY1970 Posted January 6, 2010 #25 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ahh....good ole Kathy Lee! I grew up on those things - back when commercials were entertainment! I love to go to youtube and watch old commercials from the 80's and early 90's. Back when toy commercials ACTUALLY showed Kids PLAYING with the TOYS!! I will have to look and see if her Jubilee commerical is on Youtube..The headband alone is enough to make you pee your pants laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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