August 22, 2008 9:49 AM
Ad Watch: Huh?
I do not entirely understand what is going on in the ad below. I do not know what is being advertised. But I do know that this spot for China Merchant's Bank is getting a lot of air time here in Beijing.I can say this in response to the second scene in the ad: seat belts really aren't that popular here. Many taxis -- the majority of which Hyundais and Volkswagens -- don't even offer them.
Here's your ad:
August 22, 2008
10:08 AM
Jenny writes:
Since I speak Chinese, I can tell you what it says.
"boy and girl
husband and wife
stranger and stranger
we and the world
because we have never been alone
CMB bank invites you ...
2008, to be one with the world"
This is the bank's "feel good" commercial, based around this Olympic's theme of "one world, one dream".
Artistically, it's done rather nicely.