You Tube Ad Contest: Ron Paul Superbowl Commercial

[trey4sports]

But frankdoggs ad doesn't speak. Do you think a text only ad is enough to capture attention?

good point. i dont think theres a perfect ad. the CCR music and the message is very powerful though especially during a SB comercial. it could help viewers come to see RP in a more patriotic light so to speak.

for a runnner up i like this ad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8mMTa79Uzc

 

[Crickett]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Med926aDBoc

This one is PERFECT for the Superbowl. It really grabs attention right away and impresses. Please, PLEASE pick this one!!

U must tell frankdogg to submit it. He did a remix with a different musical score that is original. Get him to submit that one..it is pretty good..has some emotion, not a LOT but at the end it does, and it is a very different looking ad..

 

[sands]

[size=+2]This one is still my favorite.[/size]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MXSea2W1qcg

[size=+4]Superbowl ads are supposed to be FUN![/size]

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It also:
* focuses on the economy, which people are very concerned about right now.
* avoids talking about more controversial stances.
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That is a good one...

 

[Crickett]

That way the "enemy" gets too much info..AND the creativity of maybe a new SUPER ad is stifled. No one needs to know exactly where and how or whatever..especially not in this forum. Ask for a PM in a few days..remember, this will not run nationwide..just in a few states and I think that is already too much info..so there.

 

[Phantom]

I think the one posted by freemarketphenom is powerful and sends the right message.

Save Our Generation

 

[Crickett]

I would seriously recommend determining what the royalties would be in frankdogg's ad. The song is extremely well known and will immediately grab the audiences attention because most people actually like it. Honestly, please find out how much CCR charges.

He did a remix with original music..if the music has a tone or someting in the beginning it may catch peoples attention more, like the one I posted above. (Which I don't think is the right ad, but it gets your attention in the beginning, and evokes emotion..got to get fd to submit it..

 

[sands]

One idea folks would be to have a commercial that has direct lines from the constitution....For example exact phrases of the 1rst ammendment, 2nd ammendment, and constitutional money....Then show the exact laws that have infringed upon the constitution...Or ask the question if only congress has the power to coin money and only gold and silver is legal tender, why is the federal reserve doing it and whis is gold and silver not legal tender? If congress were doing their constitutional responsibility reguarding monetary policy, if they get out of hand we have the power to elect new members and get rid of others not doing their job correctly, but we have no control over the federal reserve...

It has to be clear....People have to wake up to the fact that the constitution is clearly violated and then be able to clearly see that Ron Paul is the only candidate that is interested in restoring constitutional government and has a clear record of supporting the constitution...


That wakeup call can make folks wise up from voting for candidates that are merely in it for their own benefit, that will say just anything to get elected, and clearly have no understanding or intention of restoring constitutional government.

 

[BeFranklin]

This sounds good.

Why not use one of the ads already professionally produced that a lot of people already like and have wanted to air? That way everyone knows what we are getting. Others can provide links.

Or something visually exciting just for the super bowl that might also get replayed in press. That is better - I am worried about how professionally produced this will be in the time remaining.

 

[faisal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvCOA0LoMtY&eurl=http://www.operationbroadcastfreedom.com/

 

[parocks]

I figure they should do it because no one else from the grassroots is doing it.

Some of your statements have validity, but they're the ones who are stepping forward.

1. Show me where this is legal. Funny how every other candidate in the known universe has seen your little scheme and NOT followed it. One would think that people who can get unlimited amounts of money would just create an advertising company and get around all those pesky finance laws.

I don't think you have any idea what you are talking about and I do not believe that what you are doing is going to be legal.


2. What experience do have in making and/or running political advertisements. You say that YOU have the final say so in what commercial makes it. What kind of experience do have in Presidential campaigns? How many places do you plan on testing it? What kind of test methods do you plan to use?


The wrong commercial can cost an election. The right one can make an election. And the majority do nothing at all.

3. Why would you choose the Super bowl market? What studies have you done that show you that sports watchers are more likely to vote than men watching other shows for where advertisements are much cheaper?

For a marketing company you come in here with remarkably little presentation, leave the commercial up to your clients and then expect them to pay for it. That is the most backwards way to do business that I have ever seen.

Remember this is a FOR-PROFIT company. Tell us about your profit.

Clearly you don't know a thing about advertising or you would be able to write and produce the commercial yourself. Moreover, let's start with a little transparency from the start this time - how much money do you plan to take to not write the commercial, not produce it, not create it, and simply hand over money to air it? What amount of profit are you taking for doing this? I mean why should anyone use you? We are the ones making the commercial, we are the ones producing it, and for some reason you get to have total control of the money and which commercial gets aired.


If you knew what you were doing, you would be the one making this commercial, outlaying your own dollars to produce it, spending your own money to test market it, and you would not be doing this this close to the Super Bowl, since you are not doing any of the above, I see no reason at all to turn creative control and all dollars over to you.

Show us all your resume, the experience of the team in running Presidential advertisements, and the cost structure for this little venture you have planned. So far, I see no reason to hire you. Tell me something different.

Forgive me for being so blunt, but my experience with LPA is that they ask for the money first and then disclose costs later.

P.S.
Any reasonable person hiring a company would ask these questions, anyone questioning such questions would be an insider troll hired by said company to deflect any questions.

 

[parocks]

Another action of trolls is to ignore all questions about the project and then just proceed to try to get people to get so excited about a particular commercial so they don't question any price structure or other legitimate questions.

They aren't trolls. She's part of the blimp team I believe.
Say what you want about the blimp, but I think she's the blimps PR
person, which makes her not a troll.

 

[parocks]

[size=+2]This one is still my favorite.[/size]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MXSea2W1qcg

[size=+4]Superbowl ads are supposed to be FUN![/size]

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It also:
* focuses on the economy, which people are very concerned about right now.
* avoids talking about more controversial stances.
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It's 49 seconds long

 

[quantized]

It's 49 seconds long

we can cut down a few seconds at the end

 

[misericordia]

Use RP sound bytes. Don't diss the opponents.
be funny.

"Let me get this straight: We borrow $10 billion from China, give it to Musharaf, a military dictator who overthrew an elected official, [then] we lose lives fighting a war [pause] to spread Democracy [pause] in Iraq? What's going on here!?”

 

[parocks]

What about the CNN AD Competition?

Lots of 30 second commercials to choose from

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RonPaulAdCompetition


How about the winner of that competition?

 

[cien750hp]

heres one similar to the frankdogg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_oHMtrm7eI

i don't think it covers enough positions and can be hard to read but there are some people who put together some amazing videos here.

we definately need to have a sound byte from ron paul about "we borrow hundreds of billions of dollars from china, devaluing our currency, and throwing us into recession and a 9 trillion dollar debt, then we use that money to maintain 700 bases in 100 countries, prop up military dictators who overthrow elected governments, and lose all these lives, promoting democracy in iraq? what is going on here? i say its time to come home! i say we read the constitution!"
im sure dr paul would do this for us. as im also sure fox news will not let us use that sound byte from the debate so now we should add some more things in there.

 

[faisal]

w8... this doesn't make sense. Is the ad for the Super Bowl? We already know that SB ads cannot be political yet we're still buying one. Can you pleeeaaassseee give some more info or is this all a part of your strategy?

 

[frankdogg]

Hey guys, just caught on to this thread... Glad people like the ads and I am more than willing to make any changes and/or make sure that it is ready to roll by the time needed.

As for the CCR track, I had someone a few months back check on how much it would cost to run it regionally, but not nationally. He never got back with to let me know how much it was going to cost. With that said, I have the contact person info to find out the price for the CCR track. Whoever is heading this project up (reserving the space, etc) needs to get in touch with them, explain the details of the use and PAC, and find out the price. Here is the contact info:

Eli Tirado
Music Licensing
Concord Music Group/Fantasy Jazz
510.486.2099

I'm not sure if I would mention the Youtube video link, b/c I would hate for them to take it down, but just mention use of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" for a :30 Ron Paul ad to be broadcast once during the Superbowl. He will probably ask a few questions about the PAC, non-profit, etc, and then will get back to you. You can also try this contact if he doesn't get back to you in a timely manner:

Melissa Woods
Concord Music Group Licensing
310.385.4455

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Both ads "Ron Paul Is" and "Ron Paul Ad Remix" are ready to roll for broadcast, and if given enough time, I can upres them to HD quality, which would freakin' rock. The HD stuff I have done for ESPN gives me chills every time I see it broadcast.

Someone had mentioned that ad with the other track I mixed it to originally, but that is not royalty free either... It is a track called "Weapons of Mass Distortion" by The Crystal Method.

Personally, I don't feel like the CCR ad needs voiceover... I tried it at one time and it actually took away from the impact of the spot. The one good thing with the Superbowl is that people watch the commercials as much if not more than the action. I don't think it will be an issue with somebody being in the other room and not catching it as is a fear with some. IMO. But, with that said, I will do whatever you guys decide on ultimately. I am here to give my professional marketing advice and skills in anyway that can help Ron Paul get elected.

Sooo... minus someone checking in on the CCR price (won't hurt to find out)... do I need to submit my stuff somewhere or can this be my official "I'm putting my ads in for review statement" ?

Look forward to helping any way that I can!
Adam

 

[frankdogg]

One thing I left out... If we do put any type of voice over on the CCR ad, I definitely think it should be Ron Paul sound bytes or something written that he reads for us that blends into the messages being shown on the text.

Thanks!

 

[danda]

That is a good one...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MXSea2W1qcg

[size=+1]A few more points for this one:

* It clearly conveys that Ron Paul stands out from other candidates of both parties and is worth listening to.
* It is clever. People like cleverness. People talk about clever super-bowl ads.
* It is different from most boring political ads, which many people tune out. Different things *stand out* in people's minds.
* It should appeal to younger viewers and help to create more BUZZ. And also females. My girlfriend, who is totally apolitical says that this is her favorite one.
* It uses Ron's own voice to enunciate his freedom and economic message.

And most importantly....[/size]
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* It looks like NOTHING that HQ would ever create, so it must be great!

j/k!
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