A Little Archive of TV Commercials from the 80's, 90's and Early 2000's
Tampax Commercial 2005
Tampax (a portmanteau of tampon and pack) is a brand of tampon currently owned by Procter & Gamble. It was based in White Plains, New York, US until its sale to Procter & Gamble in 1997. It is a subsidiary of P&G's Always brand and is sold in over 100 countries.The brand and product were created by Earle Haas, who filed a patent in the 1930s. The original product was designed from the start as flushable and biodegradeable.
Pepto-Bismol Commercial 2003
Bismuth subsalicylate, sold generically as pink bismuth and under the brand names Pepto-Bismol and BisBacter, is an antacid elixir medication used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea.
Global TV Program Notice 1986
In Canada, Global Television Network is a major broadcaster. In 2002, Global TV would have been part of CanWest Global Communications Corp, which was the parent company at that time.
Rideau Center Commercial 2000
The Rideau Centre (French: Centre Rideau) (corporately styled as CF Rideau Centre) is a three-level shopping centre on Rideau Street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It borders on Rideau Street, the ByWard Market, the Rideau Canal, the Mackenzie King Bridge, and Nicholas Street in Downtown Ottawa. Over 20 million people visit the mall annually. It is the largest shopping mall and the main transit hub in the National Capital Region and the sixth largest mall, by area, in Canada. The Rideau Centre complex has approximately 180 retailers, a 487-room Westin Hotel, a rooftop park, and the Shaw Centre (formerly the Ottawa Convention Centre). Independently operated from the mall, Hudson's Bay is linked via a skywalk at Freiman Mall, while the National Defence Headquarters building is linked through an underground tunnel.
Ambi Pur Commercial 2003
Ambi-Pur's first product was launched in 1958 in Spain by Cruz Verde.
In 1984, the Sara Lee Corporation acquired Cruz Verde. It was the first brand to launch a plug-in liquid air freshener.
On 11 December 2009, Procter & Gamble announced it would acquire the Ambi-Pur air care business from the Sara Lee Corporation for €320 million.
2002 Pontiac Sunfire Commercial
Broadcast on Canadian TV stations in 2003
The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced in the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling changes were included as well. The new styling was shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier. The J platform was updated structurally to meet more stringent safety standards for the 1996 model year.
The Pontiac Sunfire went through two facelifts in its 11-year run: a small redesign in 2000 featuring the heavy plastic cladding look that was prevalent with Pontiac at the time and a more streamlined update in 2003. In the US, the coupe was the only model available from 2003 to 2005. The sedan continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until the end of production on June 22, 2005. GM replaced the Sunfire with the G5 for the 2006 model year in Canada and the 2007 model year in the United States.
Swiss Chalet Commercial 2003
Swiss Chalet is a Canadian chain of casual dining restaurants founded in 1954 in Toronto, Ontario. As of 2015, there are over 200 Swiss Chalet restaurants in Canada, Swiss Chalet is among the holdings of Recipe Unlimited, which also owns the fast-food chain Harvey's. Swiss Chalet and Harvey's franchises share many locations.
Swiss Chalet franchises include a variety of points of sale. The company's locations generally have an architectural alpine theme, a dining room, a take-out counter, and delivery. Some feature drive-thru windows while other locations in certain urban areas are only take-out counters and are more akin to fast food restaurants. The brand also has an online food ordering system. Recipe Unlimited retails signature Swiss Chalet sauce, gravy, and marinades (as powdered mixes) in Canadian supermarkets.
Yamaha Snowmobiles Commercial 2003
The company's products include motorcycles, scooters, motorized bicycles, boats, sailboats, personal watercraft, swimming pools, utility boats, fishing boats, outboard motors, 4-wheel ATVs, recreational off-road vehicles, go-kart engines, golf carts, multi-purpose engines, electrical generators, water pumps, snowmobiles, small snow throwers, automobile engines, surface mounters, intelligent machinery, industrial-use unmanned helicopters, electrical power units for wheelchairs and helmets. The company is also involved in the import and sales of various types of products, development of tourist businesses and management of leisure, recreational facilities and related services. Yamaha's motorcycle sales are the second largest in the world and Yamaha is the world leader in water vehicle sales.
1994 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Commercial
The Oldsmobile Eighty Eight was redesigned for 1992, following the redesign of the Ninety Eight the previous year. This was the last Eighty Eight or 88 model from Oldsmobile (along with its performance LSS and Regency models) before being discontinued in 1999 and being replaced in 2001 with the Aurora. The 3.8 L Buick V6 was still the only engine, but output increased to 170 hp (127 kW) and 220 lb⋅ft (300 N⋅m) of torque.
Andre Braugher Xerox Commercial 1990
A very young Andre Braugher in a Xerox commercial from 1990 #retro #1990commercial #commercial #1990s #nostalgia #nostalgiacommercial #xerox #andrebraugher If you like what you see - why not chip in to buy me a coffee! https://ift.tt/XaQugjz
Philly Dips Commercial Early 2000s
Despite its name, Philadelphia Cream Cheese was invented in New York State, not Philadelphia. In 1872 William Lawrence, a dairyman from Chester, New York, attempted to make Neufchâtel, a tangy, crumblier cheese product that was popular in Europe at the time. Instead he accidentally added an excessive amount of cream and created a richer, more spreadable cheese, which would eventually be called "cream cheese". It was not marketed as "Philadelphia Cream Cheese" until 1880. That year, Lawrence partnered with A.L. Reynolds, a cheese distributor in New York to sell larger quantities of cream cheese. At the time, Philadelphia, PA, and the surrounding area had a reputation for its high-quality dairy farms and creamier cheese products, so they decided to use the name "Philadelphia" on the foil-wrapped blocks of their cream cheese. The company went through some changes over the years and the trademarked Philadelphia name was sold to the Phenix Cheese Company in South Edmeston, New York. In 1928, Phenix merged with Kraft to form the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company. It has remained a staple product in the average household and in many eateries and bagel shops worldwide
1994 Hyundai Elantra Commercial
he Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a face lifted Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction.While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
Hyundai face lifted the EF series in 2001 for model year 2002 as the EF-B series, revising the hood/bonnet, grille, headlights, tail-lights and rear license plate location from the fascia to the trunk lid — as well as revising the dash and seats.
Hyundai strengthened the body shell and firewall, widened the rear track, included anti-submarining front seat pans and added thicker front brake discs for the update.
The EF-B model featured an all-aluminum, G6BAY series 2.7-litre Delta V6 with 177 hp (132 kW), as well as the Sirius II 2.4-litre inline-four rated at 139 hp (104 kW) and 150 lb⋅ft (200 N⋅m) of torque.
This Sonata continued in production as of 2002 and was marketed in China from December 2002, by Beijing Hyundai. A face lifted Sonata was produced by that company in August 2009, marketed as the Moinca. This model is only available in the Chinese market and comes with a 1.8 or 2.0 litre engine with transmission choices consisting of a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
The Bay Commercial Early 2000s
Hudson's Bay, known colloquially and operating online as The Bay , is a Canadian luxury goods department store chain. It is the flagship brand of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), the oldest and longest-surviving company in North America as well as one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the world.
Founded on 2 May 1670, the Hudson's Bay Company opened its first department store in 1881 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The chain operated under the company name before being rebranded to The Bay in 1965. It operated exclusively in Western Canada until the acquisitions and conversions of department stores Morgan's, Freimans, Simpsons, Woodward's, coupled with the opening of new locations, positioned its presence nationwide in the second half of the 20th century. After nearly 50 years with The Bay brand, the chain was rebranded in 2013 to Hudson's Bay with a modernized logo. In 2021, The Bay name (but not the logo) was revived exclusively for the online website while the physical stores continue with the Hudson's Bay brand.
As of August 2021, Hudson's Bay operates 86 locations in seven Canadian provinces. From 2017–2019, it operated in the Netherlands, in partnership with Austrian real estate company Signa Holding. The full-line department stores focus on high-end fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods; flagship stores carry a bigger range and selection of goods than typical locations. The flagship stores are often multi-storey, historic buildings and are located in Canada's largest cities (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa). The largest of the flagship stores is the Toronto store on Queen Street, at about 79,000 square metres (850,000 sq ft).
Harvey's Commercial Early 2000s
Harvey's is a fast food restaurant chain operating in Canada, with locations in every province. It serves hamburgers, poutine, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, and other traditional Canadian fast-food fare. The chain is owned by Recipe Unlimited (previously known as Cara Operations).
Harvey's is the fourth largest burger chain in Canada. Opened in 1959, Harvey's is one of Canada's longest-standing Canadian owned and operated restaurants. Harvey's is known for its grilled burgers and for providing customers with the choice of various toppings.
Woolite Commercial Early 2000s
Woolite is an American brand of laundry detergent and cleaning products owned by the British multinational company Reckitt. The company acquired the Woolite brand when it bought Boyle-Midway from American Home Products / Wyeth in 1990. The company manufactures laundry accessories, among other consumer goods. Bissell Inc., under license from Reckitt Benckiser, manufactures Woolite carpet cleaner, which Bissell had bought from Playtex in 2004.
1993 Mercury Sable Commercial
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles manufactured and marketed by the Mercury brand of Ford Motor Company. Introduced on December 26, 1985 as the replacement for the Mercury Marquis, the Sable marked the transition of the mid-size Mercury product range to front-wheel drive.
Over its production span, the Sable was Mercury's badge-engineered counterpart to the Ford Taurus, below the Grand Marquis in the Mercury range. From the 1986 to 2005 model years, it was produced as a mid-size four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. For 2006, the Sable was replaced by the full-size Montego and mid-size Milan. It was reintroduced for 2008 as a full-size car, offered as a four-door sedan.
Because of declining sales, the Sable was discontinued after the 2009 model year, leaving no Mercury counterpart for the sixth-generation Taurus. The final Sable was produced on May 21, 2009; in total, 2,112,374 Sables were produced during its 1985–2005 production.
Dove Shampoo Commercial 2003
Dove is a personal care brand owned by Unilever originating in the United States. The products are sold in more than 150 countries and are offered for both women, men, and babies. Dove's logo is a silhouette profile of the brand's namesake bird. Vincent Lamberti was granted the original patents related to the manufacturing of Dove in the 1950s, while he worked for Lever Brothers.
The New RO (CHRO) Right On The Town 2002
Local Community Calendar feature from The New RO in Ottawa Ontario sometime in 2000
Buckley's Commercial 2006
W. K. Buckley Limited is a corporation operating in Canada that manufactures medicines for health problems such as the common cold. They also have children's medicine which are sold under the brand Jack & Jill. The company is located in Mississauga, Ontario. It is a subsidiary of Novartis.
The company was founded in 1919 by William Knapp Buckley (1890 - 1978), In 1978, after W. K. Buckley's death, his adopted son Frank Buckley became the president of the company. In the mid-1980s, Frank became spokesperson promoting the "It Tastes Awful. And It Works." slogan, which became very successful.
Novartis purchased ownership of the Buckley's brand and formulas in 2002.
The remaining Buckley company, William Knapp Limited, which provides Marketing consultancy services, is led by David Rieger, the Vice President of Marketing reporting directly to Frank Buckley. Prior to this position, Mr. Rieger held a number of other senior positions with the Buckley organization and with the Novartis conglomerate.
2000 Dodge Neon Commercial
2002 Chrysler Neon Commercial
The Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Neon is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive compact car that was introduced in January 1994 for the model year 1995 by Chrysler's Dodge and Plymouth divisions in two- and four-door body styles over two generations.
The first generation Neon was introduced in January 1994 and manufactured until August 1999. It was available as a four-door notchback sedan and a two-door notchback coupe.
The car was badged and sold as both a Dodge and a Plymouth in the United States and Canada; in Mexico was sold as Dodge and Chrysler, and in Europe, Australia and other export markets it was sold as the Chrysler Neon.
Head and Shoulders Commercial 2007
Head & Shoulders (H&S) is an American brand of anti-dandruff and non dandruff shampoo produced by parent company Procter & Gamble that was introduced in 1961.
By 1982, it was the "number one brand" of shampoo, and it was noted that "no one hair care brand gets so many ad dollars as Head & Shoulders, a twenty year old brand, and no other brand matches its sales", despite it being a "medicated" shampoo. The active ingredients are the antifungal agents selenium disulfide and piroctone olamine.
Since the 1980s, the brand has been marketed under the tagline, "You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression", which has been identified as an example of "anxiety marketing" commonly used by Procter & Gamble to drive sales by inducing fears of social consequences associated with the condition that the product claims to address. In the 2000s, however, sales were reported to have dropped off, blamed on overextension of the brand into too many varieties, with over 30 kinds of Head & Shoulders being sold.
Head and Shoulders Commercial 1986
Head & Shoulders (H&S) is an American brand of anti-dandruff and non dandruff shampoo produced by parent company Procter & Gamble that was introduced in 1961.
By 1982, it was the "number one brand" of shampoo, and it was noted that "no one hair care brand gets so many ad dollars as Head & Shoulders, a twenty year old brand, and no other brand matches its sales", despite it being a "medicated" shampoo. The active ingredients are the antifungal agents selenium disulfide and piroctone olamine.
Since the 1980s, the brand has been marketed under the tagline, "You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression", which has been identified as an example of "anxiety marketing" commonly used by Procter & Gamble to drive sales by inducing fears of social consequences associated with the condition that the product claims to address. In the 2000s, however, sales were reported to have dropped off, blamed on overextension of the brand into too many varieties, with over 30 kinds of Head & Shoulders being sold.
Baileys Irish Cream Commercial 2002
Baileys Irish Cream is an Irish cream liqueur, an alcoholic drink flavoured with cream, cocoa and Irish whiskey. It is made by Diageo at Nangor Road, in Dublin, Ireland and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland. It is the original Irish cream, invented by a team headed by Tom Jago in 1971 for Gilbeys of Ireland; the trademark is currently owned by Diageo. It has a declared alcohol content of 17% by volume.
Kahlua Commercial 2002
Kahlúa is a brand of coffee liqueur owned by the Pernod Ricard company and produced in Veracruz, Mexico. The drink contains rum, sugar, and arabica coffee.
The New Music Promo - Citytv 1985
The New Music was a Canadian music television series that aired on Citytv from 1987 to 1994. The show focused on music videos, interviews, and live performances, showcasing both Canadian and international artists. It became known for its casual, energetic format, and its hosts often interacted with viewers and musicians in a more informal style compared to traditional music shows at the time. The show helped introduce many artists to a broader audience and was part of Citytv's broader commitment to offering innovative and diverse programming. It became an influential part of Canadian music culture during the 80s and 90s. #nostalgia #vintagecommercial #retro #nostalgiacommercial #1980s #1980commercials #1980smusic #citytv #toronto If you like what you see - why not chip in to buy me a coffee! https://ift.tt/uSfxdZD
DirectBuy Informercial 2005
DirectBuy is an American membership buying service headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. Members pay a fee, which entitles them to buy products at a discount, directly from the manufacturer and its authorized suppliers. Product categories include home furnishings, home improvement, entertainment, outdoor, flooring, and accessories.
HBC Rewards Commercial 2001
Hudson's Bay Rewards (known as HBC Rewards before February 2013) is a loyalty program where customers earn points for purchases at The Bay stores and websites in Canada.
Physique Commercial 2001
From Adage Magazine in 2005
"What happened Physique shampoo?
Pert and Physique will become the fourth and fifth hair-care brands P&G has shed in three years following the discontinuation of Daily Defense and Daily Renewal earlier this year and that of Vidal Sassoon in North America in early 2003."
Jif Peanut Butter Commercial 1991
Jif is an American brand of peanut butter made by The J.M. Smucker Company, which purchased the brand from Procter & Gamble in 2001.
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