We talk quite a bit about commercials here at DL, especially ones that involve the DROID brand. As you all know from the past, Motorola’s first DROID campaign was one that most will never forget. We had robots, the DROID red eye, the “DROOOOIID” sound bite, shots at Apple products, pure coolness, and an in-your-face attitude. It gave Android the kickstart that it needed to become the global giant that it is today. 

Samsung’s 90 second spot for the Galaxy Note dropped some time around the beginning of the 4th quarter during yesterday’s Super Bowl, and boy was it somethin’. I’ve watched it a number of times now, yet still can’t decide if it was 100% win and hilarious, so over-the-top that it may have scared Android enthusiasts, or simply forgettable. It was so different from their subtle jabs at iPhone lines in previous spots that had a certain witty brilliance. I get that it’s the Super Bowl and things are supposed to be big and boisterous, I’m just wondering if it was a little much? Your thoughts?

For those that cruised into a Verizon shop this morning to pick up a Galaxy Nexus, did you notice any signage? The downtown store in Portland had absolutely nothing except a massive window poster for the RAZR. Seemed a little odd, but most are expecting the serious marketing push to happen after X-mas. Anyways, to get the phone at least a little buzz in households that don’t read Droid Life religiously, VZW has released their first TV ad for the phone. It talks up Google+ and Circles like none other, which seems sort of odd for a phone that is so much more than just a social tool. Could be the right approach to selling it to the masses though.

Google on the other hand, is all about winning our hearts. In their latest self-made spot, we get to see a cute kid try and trick Facial Unlock. He fails, but his dad is kind enough to walk by and do the trick for him. Awwwww.  

Last week we saw the publication of three new commercials from Verizon for the Droid Bionic. After watching each commercial, I found myself wondering more about who Verizon thinks their demographic is than whether or not I should pick up a Bionic. That wondering led me to do some searches for commercials from competing products – how do Verizon’s Droid ads compare with advertisements for other products?

In my research I saw a lot of commercials. I considered showing off some webOS commercials, but until we see someone buy webOS I don’t think Rubinstein’s baby is relevant. I even took some time to watch a couple Blackberry commercials, but I honestly don’t know anyone who is in the market for a modern smartphone who would even consider a Blackberry (the message of this commercial really shows how RIM just doesn’t get it). That said, I think Windows Phone 7 and iOS both offer some legitimate competition against Android.

As enthusiasts, we want to see our favorite products represented well. As I watched the commercials below I began to conclude that Verizon either thinks poorly of the demographic for its Droid line of phones or it really thinks that women fighting robots sells. Read on to see how Verzion’s Droid campaign stacks up against the competition. 

I promise that this Samsung Mobile France ad for the Galaxy S II isn’t as dirty as that title makes it out to be, but is still definitely worth a look.  It’s just a dude sittin’ in a chair, bustin’ out moves with his arms and fingers in ways that would really impress your girlfriend.  Again, I promise it’s not dirty.  

Not that any of the dudes in the building will be looking for a phone in a Diet Pepsi commercial starring Sofia Vergara, but we still wanted to make sure you all noticed the DROID Pro.   Because…that’s what…we…were looking…at.  

Note to advertising companies:  mix beer and Android together in a commercial and we’ll feature it every single time.  Even if it is Bud Light.