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Alecia Aghast

Hi there, friends! Recently I had the opportunity to work on a fun and technically-challenging commercial. Look for me looking aghast in comedic ballot initiative spot, “Upside Down”, which began airing this week. It’s the featured video on my YouTube channel, too!

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October 19th, 2010 | Alecia
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My name isn’t Frank

Last year I had the good fortune to work on a great commercial shoot, but never saw the commercial.  It had been rumored that the spot would air only in a test market and, if successful, it would air in other markets. Well, I guess it has been successful!  I saw it this evening out of the corner of my eye.  It stars my friend Walter Mudu who makes for a great wedding planner.  As for me, I’m the assistant carrying the flowers in the background.  Though it’s not glamorous, recognizable screen time, it is work and I am grateful for it.  As an aside, I would like to point out that my name isn’t Frank.  Just FYI.

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June 20th, 2010 | Alecia
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A Pollie Prize

Do you remember that sprinting spot I shot last year?  In the commercial, I play a teacher dashing from classroom to classroom, teaching all subjects with varying degrees of success.  This is it here:

I am pleased to announce it received a Silver Pollie Award this past weekend for the Best Use of Humor in a Ballot or Initiative Campaign as awarded by the American Association of Political Consultants.  What is a Pollie Award?  (I had never heard of the prize before and I think this is an unexpectedly good outcome for a commercial, don’t you?)  The Pollies are the most prestigious awards in the political campaign and public affairs industries.  To win a Pollie is to be recognized by the brightest in these industries as the best.  The awards are often hailed as the “Oscars of Political Advertising”.  So, a hearty congratulations to Squier Knapp Dunn Communications for producing such a creative spot!  Thank you for selecting me to play the teacher.  I really enjoyed … Read more »

March 30th, 2010 | Alecia
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Compromising Classical Music?

I’m a fan of savvy and witty marketing campaigns.  Some of my more recent favorites include: The Most Interesting Man in the World (great TV spots!); GEICO’s satirical television campaign with dry cameo appearances (James Lipton!); Samsung’s Extreme Sheep LED Art; the Truth Campaign’s television commercials; BMW’s “Expression of Joy” spot for the Z4 Roadster (not to mention the extensive behind-the-scenes videos); and Give It a Ponder (again, James Lipton!).  I just came upon this recent Heineken campaign, involving Italian soccer fans and an important match between Real Madrid and AC Milan, and found the product disappointing.  I genuinely enjoyed the use of the premise of misdirection, but I could not help but feel the success of the outcome was hinged greatly upon the detriment of the entertainment value provided … Read more »

March 22nd, 2010 | Alecia
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