2010 Vancouver Olympics- Top 5 Commercials

I am a sucker for emotional ads… as a true Canuck, I cry at the Tim Hortons“Share a cup” commercials that they release every Olympics, and this year is no better (see below). I have compiled a short list of my favourite Olympic commercials thus far, but would really love to hear what ya’ll have to say. Luello is a BIG supporter of our Olympic Athletes (Around the Globe!) and we are excited to be a part of the Olympic Fever!

1 – Visa – Exclusive card at the 2010 Olympic games. Now, ALL the Visa ads for Vancouver 2010 are good. Visa made a point to show different sides to the Olympics with spots about competition, training, perseverance and good sportsmanship (see also the ad about Sara Renner).  Morgan Freeman, who narrates all the ads, is not just the voice of God, but he’s Visa’s verbal deity as well. I couldn’t post them all, but here is the original 2010 ad, and another dedicated to the ‘88 Jamaican Bobsled team… Freeman couldn’t keep this one serious!

2- Coke- Go Canada – While Coca-Cola  is one of the Games Official Sponsors, I am CRAZY about this particular commercial. Forget “Open Happiness”, HOCKEY sells coke. The buildup, the kids in they gym (my high school actually did this), the bar scenes, street hockey… this is Canada, and this is how much we love hockey. Now about those Russians tonight…

3- P&G- Proud Moms- Call me a sap, but this one is so sweet. And probably hits most mothers more then me, (a non-mom, 24 year old), but hey, I can appreciate the poignant message that Proctor & Gamble is trying to get across. It also gives Team USA a warm, wholesome feeling.

4- AT&T-Ok, so it’s Apolo Ohno, and yes he’s probably more famous for appearing on Dancing With the Stars, but this commercial ROCKS. A big part may be due to the XX song “Intro” used to build the drama, but let’s face it- AT&T kicked Verizon’s butt this Olympics…

5- Nike- Force Fate- Last but not least is Nike. Nike is like Visa- they have THE best advertising teams. Leading up to Vancouver, Nike released a series of Force Fate and Destiny commercials, and the best is below. Yes, it’s Canada focused, but this is the commercial I see the most, and is definitely the most relevant. The message is good. (and Jerome Iginla is fine)

Honourable Mention- Tim Hortons “Welcome to Canada”. I had to post it. I cry every time I watch it. BUT, it actually has NOTHING to do with the Olympics, besides the fact that it plays all the time. Love it. You will.