In what is believed to be pre-Christmas party online greetings card, Publicis staff have been filmed miming along to Black Eye Peas song I Got A Feeling.
The film, originally only distributed internally, has been leaked onto YouTube, provoking a slew of comments, mostly critical.
One comment reads: "That was a great episode, I love The Office!", while another says: "OMG ! no wonder why UGC advertising is taking over advertising agencies!"
But another comment leaps to the defence of the agency, saying: "This video exploits the people of Publicis for what they truly are: a down to earth bunch who aren't afraid to take the piss out of themselves."
Watch the video and let us know what you think below.
Publicis staff provide X-Factor in Christmas video
by Staff, 15 December 2009, 9:35am
LONDON - The X-Factor might be over for another year, but Publicis London staff have gallantly stepped into the breach to provide some pop entertainment for the festive season.
Publicis...music video stars
All Comments
tom Morton - 15 December 2009
It takes guts for an agency to know all about the David Ogilvy tribute songs and Mindshare's 'We Work Hard For Your Money' and walk right back in to that minefield.
paulc-c - 15 December 2009
What's wrong with it? Bunch of people enjoying themselves, having fun. At Christmas. Requires no cynical comment
Dean Turney - 15 December 2009
No harm in a jolly bit of self-Publicisity. There ought to be more of it. What gormless lyrics though. Happy Christmas everyone
Digital Tramp - 15 December 2009
I have no issue with a video like this - it's fun, ads an insight into internal culture and shows there isn't too much starch in their collars - either way its a bit of publicity too.
It's a shame some people didn't look that comfortable doing it!
jabba the-hutt - 15 December 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBb4cjjj1gI&feature=player_embedded
some inspiration from 9 months ago.
jabba the-hutt - 15 December 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBb4cjjj1gI&feature=player_embedded
some inspiration from 9 months ago.
and doesn't matey at 1:14 look like he's from the thick of it
James T Kirk - 16 December 2009
How come the bunch of university students who originally did this were able to make a better job of it than a leading ad agency??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVyvATafORM
Grilla Login - 16 December 2009
So Publicis are more talked about for their staff holiday season video than their advertising.
That's a sad state of affairs.
Federico Selmi - 16 December 2009
Look at this one for Christmas cards. this is hilarious.
http://www.seasonspeakings.com
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