Buzz surrounding television commercials is usually reserved for the Super Bowl, and for good reason. For last year’s big game, NBC commanded in excess of $5 million for a 30-second advertisement.
But I have to tell you, I saw a spot the other day from Gillette that put a lump in my throat and a smile on my face.
Yes, it’s an ad for a new razor, of which there are many, but it’s a lot more than a company simply hawking its wares.