The Power of Advertising
Posted on December 27, 2005, under Cars, World/Web News.
Just had to say a little something about Honda’s new Power of Dreams advert.
It is brilliant!
Shot in New Zealand & Barcelona, the two minute spot features a guy riding/driving a range of Honda vehicles, right from the 50′s Monkey Bike, through the Super Cub C100, ATV (Quad), S600, Goldwing, 60′s Isle of Man TT Racer, S2000, NSX, Fireblade, a 1963 Formula One car, modern F1 car, 225hp Powerboat and finally onto a hot air balloon.
The ad is the latest in the company’s ‘Image Up’ campaign which has also produced the ‘Cog’ ad for the new Accord and the ‘Hate Something-Change Something’ ad for their new Diesel engine earlier in 2005.
Keep a look out for the next ad, which should appear in January-February when the new sexy Civic arrives here in the UK.
If anyone wants the PoD ad I have a 30mb high-quality version I can send them (just drop a note in the comments 
).
Oh, and in case you’re wondering – the song on the ad is called ‘The Impossible Dream’ by Andy Williams (download the MP3).
View the advert : Click here for the full spot | Click here for main PoD site.
7 Replies to "The Power of Advertising"
Kim Kingswell on January 16, 2006
What is the name of the man in the ‘Power of Dreams’ advert?
Darren on January 16, 2006
Hi Kim,
The actor in the advert is called Simon Day. The guy doing the voice over at the end of the short (and all the Honda ads) is Garrison Keillor. The song is by Andy Williams.
Hope this helps!
Mark Walker on February 14, 2006
Hi Darren. I notice from your site you mention you have a HQ copy of the Honda ‘Impossible Dream’ advert. I would be grateful if you could advise how I can get a copy from you.
Thanks,
Mark
Darren on February 15, 2006
Steve / Mark,
I’ve sent you both an email with info on the 30mb ‘Power of Dreams’ advert. Cheers.
Matt on March 16, 2006
I was so happy to find the Honda “Impossible Dream” advert on your blog. I love it — great song, great style, great scenery, great everything. I’d be grateful for one of your HQ copies.
Cheers
Ian on March 19, 2006
Hey Darren
Just lost my copy of the advert due to a hard drive crash, yes I know all about backups, but somehow it wasn’t, typical…..
If you still have a link to a download please email details to me.
Thanks in advance
Ian
Steve Roberts on January 13, 2006
I love this advert. It’s odd because it’s sort of naff but on the other hand great. How can I get a copy from you ?
Cheers,
Steve R.