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| We'll still be putting up the odd post here and there, and we'll be back in full force at the 100-day-away mark once again. |
| So that's it, Christmas 2012 done and dusted! After six months of festivities, we're going to take a little break now.Thank you so much for following us during the 2012 run-up, and thanks to all those who sent in links too. |
| 12AdsOfXmas2012 #1: Barclaycard's extended Toys ad was marvelously original, funny and entertaining, it has to be our #1. |
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Duration: 1m31s
Watch the online exclusive extended edit of the Barclaycard Toys advert - which toy would you pick? Find us on the Barclaycard Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/Barclaycard
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| It was tight, but only one ad bettered John Lewis' offering. A surprising entry, and packed to the brim with different kinds of jokes... |
| 12AdsOfXmas2012 #2: A national favourite, but only number two here, John Lewis' Snowman touched many people's hearts. |
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Duration: 1m31s
Watch the new John Lewis Christmas TV advert that celebrates the extra mile we all go to at Christmas to find the perfect gift. Called 'The Journey', the new advert opens in a family's snow-covered garden, with children making a snowman...
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| TV PICK: 2012 - A Funny Old Year, ITV1, 9pm. |
| It's New Year's Eve - let's round off Christmas 2012! |
| TV PICK: The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, C4, 9pm; The Last Leg Of The Year, C4, 11.05pm. |
| 12AdsOfXmas2012 #3: Google's late entry with Wallace, Gromit, and other Aardman stars in one big video chat scored highly. |
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Duration: 1m01s
'Tis the season for get-togethers. But, for families that are spread out over cities or even countries, it can be a challenge to get everyone together during the holidays. You can create a Google+ hangout for your family to open presents together...
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| 12AdsOfXmas2012 #4: It's the ad which was widely derided as sexist, but applauded by mums as realistic - it's Asda's. |
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Duration: 1m01s
At Asda we know that behind every great Christmas there's a mum working hard to make it magical for the whole family - that's the theme of our latest TV ad. http://bit.ly/Qbe0Fk
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| GOOD FILM ALERT! The Holiday: ITV 2 (21:00) |
| 12AdsOfXmas2012 #5: In a year overloaded with realistic Christmas ads, TK Maxx's was so full of heart and festivities that it stood out from the others. |
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Duration: 1m01s
Wise men and clever women. Respect your money, love your Christmas. www.tkmaxx.com To thousands of families in hundreds of homes, we hope you enjoy our Christmas 2012 TV ad. Watch out for designer gems and festive fashion ideas styled exclusively fr...
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| 12AdsOfXmas2012 #6: Argos' aliens were back for a second Christmas with this endearingly cute and funny advert. |
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Duration: 0m41s
Our new iPad and smartphone apps allow you to christmas shop from anywhere for easy collection in-store. We believe there's a better way to shop online, Argos it! Visit our website at: http://bitly.com/YuAhPv
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| RADIO PICK: Pick Of The Pops, R2, 1pm. |
