Feeling Christmassy!

Hellooo... Have decided to start a blog as I feel like I'm missing out on this and I'm supposed to be a 21st Century chick! I want to use this space to discuss what I've been up to, my passion and my chosen degree course- Marketing! New product reviews/marketing campaign launches and anything else I feel particularly appealing in the branded world!

As the festive period is beginning I shall begin with my current two favourite adverts for Christmas!

Of course, John Lewis do it for me every year with their Christmas adverts and 2012 is no exception!
Check out the video below!

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A stunning advert and I love the music behind it! A real love story and definately pulls on the heart strings! I've been reading the feedback on twitter and some people arguing it's not as good as last years however I think John Lewis have cracked it this year as this advert really adds a magical edge in the Christmas spirit and I think people will love it. The ad is called 'The journey' and I love the name as it really draws in on the fact the snowman's motives for leaving his snow-woman aren't revealed until the end of the advert and it adds to the anticipation. When I first saw the ad I thought the ending was fantastic and it almost made me want to cry! I think that's just the reaction John Lewis were hoping for! Superb ad and I don't think it will be one forgotton soon either.

Secondly, I LOVE the new boots ad!

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I think it's so beautifully BRITISH and that's something I love when companies, especially well-known British brands like Boots play upon British humour and family life! I love adverts that tell stories and so this one is even better telling lots of stories! The atmosphere is great, a classic ad that I won't get sick of watching and want to turn over after seeing it too many times! I love the tag line "gifts that keep on giving" as it also recognises Boots as a high quality store which I believe they are! I wouldn't choose any other shop to buy make-up from and there customer service is great!

This week I have spent a few days in Lancashire with my parents and have managed to do a bit of shopping while out! Rare treat for me as I never really get the chance to treat myself but whilst I was in Liverpool I decided to have a quick look round the shops! I definately want to reccomend St. John's shopping arcade which may have a reputation for being a bit cheap and nasty but they had some gorgeous knitwear and jackets which I had seen very similar versions of in topshop and miss selfridge! Picked up a lush gold jumper for £10! Definately going to be heading back there next time I'm in the north west!

Also whilst I was in Liverpool I got the chance to eat and Red Hot Buffett which I had always wanted to try! Have to say though, ZaZaBaazar in Bristol is loads better and has far more options and a better atmosphere! The puddings were great tho!

This week, heading back to Bristol and have LOADS to do! Got a meeting in London on Wednesday with the CEO of Newfox Media about an internship I'm doing for 3 months which is exciting stuff. You can check out their website here: http://www.newfox-media.co.uk/
Whilst I'm in London going to try eating out somewhere really different and cool!
Also this week I have a massive assignment to do which I'm actually starting to enjoy completing which is really strange but it's about a real organisation rather than imaginary one like I've been writing about in my previous projects.
Finally, I need to get myself in order for placement applications. Crazzzy busy as it's so time consuming! Will let you know how it all goes.

Steph.