Seeing an old client with a new agency is rather like seeing an ex with a new boyfriend or girlfriend. You go through various stages of thinking “They’ve made a big mistake” to “I bet they really miss me” to “I bet their sex life is rubbish” (this bit probably doesn’t apply here though) to “Yeah, I’m not that bothered really” to “Well, as long as he treats her right – that’s all I care about” to “I’m really happy for th… hey this my new girlfriend – she’s got massive knockers.”
As usual we’ve digressed. The point of all this is the new Yorkshire Tea adverts went on air last week, but I’ve only just found this fact out through Mr Northern Planner. (You always hear the news through someone else, don’t you? They never call to let you know…)
I don’t think we’re really in a position to comment on them. Do I like them? I dunno. Do I wish we’d done them? Maybe. Did I know who John Shuttleworth was? I don’t think so. Will I continue to pay a ridiculous amount for my Yorkshire Tea Gold. Of course I will.
Yorkshire Tea’s new boyfriend/agency is BMB, who in our experience are very nice people, and we’re not just saying that.
I guess if you’re a shuttleworth fan then you’re going to like the ads. Personally I think the man is a genius – his track – “I can’t go back to savory now” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8eh72REd_s) being a favourite. But not too sure how everyone else will take the ads….
Marvellous ads with Yorkshire’s finest entertainer, whose finest work is undoubtedly “Have You Seen My Wife” (http://www.hurl.ws/2zjg).
Hi
As the AD on the Yorkshire Tea account at BMB, I am in the unenviable and equally uncomfortable situation of being the new boyfriend to your ex-girlfriend; the one with the massive norks.
I just wanted to say thanks for your kind words about BMB and the new campaign. Very decent of you, Sir. If you’re ever down Covent Garden way, and you’re at all interested, drop in and I’ll take you through everything we’ve been up to. Although to continue with the romantc analogy that might be as enticing an offer as coming to see our home videos, recorded on Valentine’s night….in front of a warm log fire. Stop it.
Nice blog, by the way.
Jamie
Shutteworth? Who? Am I too young to get this?
Thanks for commenting Jamie. Having spent the last 24 hours watching everything YouTube could throw at me regarding John Shuttleworth, I have to say I am converted. Yesterday – never heard of him; Today – am wearing thick specs and a leather tan jacket. Send our regards to Mr Bungay, who was kind enough to help us out on a project recently, and good luck with Yorkshire Tea. There… I said it.
Ian, Shuttleworth reminds me slightly of you – is this bad?
John Shuttleworth was Jilted John too. Just thought you might like to know. If you didn’t already. If you did, well done. You’re as old as me then aren’t you?
Now, somewhat belatedly, the traitorous “girlfriend” pitches in… to say sorry. We should have let you know, but somehow in all the melee we didn’t think. So, I can’t wind the clock back… but what I can do is send a “please forgive us and can we stay friends?” gift of Yorkshire Gold. And some cakes. And maybe even some biscuits.
Clare from Yorkshire Tea
Hi Clare…. [Pieman stares at floor and kicks pebble] … it’s nice to see you again. [Clears throat and looks up] sorry for saying Yorkshire Tea Gold was ridiculously priced… [Fiddles with watch awkwardly] …It’s worth it though. Cake would be nice. Lovely even. And biscuits? All-butter? We’d like that a lot. [Tries to conceal tear]… Friends would be good.
To be honest I’m not even sure what role I play in this complex love triangle…But I would also like to chip in to say sorry for not letting you guy’s at LOVE know what was happening before first seeing the new campaign break. My only defense is that even my wife has been questioning whether I actually exist of late! Hope all’s well at your end. All the best. James from Yorkshire Tea.
Hi James, not to worry about letting us know about the new work – there’s no rulebook that says you have to. Hope all the hard work is paying off and Mrs Prentice is now enjoying the odd box of Ferrero Rocher from the garage on the way home. All the best from LOVE.
And many thanks for the tea and cakes which arrived yesterday. Put a smile on all our faces – will do our best to make some time for teatime. Oh, and the little shorties were also excellent.
I’m proud to be a Yorkshire man and I love Yorkshire Tea (your most recent Yorkshire Tea campaign was a lovely reminder of home) but I’m afraid I’m also a long term Shuttleworth fan. A few weeks ago I got home after a rubbish day at work and first saw the marriage of Yorkshire Tea and John Shuttleworth and I was instantly lifted… it kept me going for the rest of the week! I’m afraid it’s a perfect relationship!
Great blog, can I have a job in advertising? I always wanted one but I ended up being a civil servant. I’m fed up of Croydon, it’s not fit for human’s now (Betjeman got it wrong).