Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Andy Samberg & TLI promoting Vodka (yes they're still together)

So all of TLI (Andy, Jorma, and Akiva) are still together, even though Jorma has left SNL. My guess is Jorma is going to be working on editing this vodka gig (as well Akiva), and that he's also working hard on their second album. I think he's come to realize that there is a place for TLI with money and creative control outside of SNL, and he's going for it.

Andy has a great quote here:

Andy Samberg [said,] "Anyone who's seen our videos knows we're fancy guys, so we said yes. And they also gave us a bunch of ROKK Vodka, which we enjoy drinking with our mouths."

Thanks to Anony for this scoop...



ROKK Vodka Appoints The Lonely Island as 'Creative Directors,' Showing Even Award Winning Vodka Shouldn't Take Itself Too Seriously

Comedy Troupe Behind Internet Sensation "I'm On a Boat" To Develop Digital Content for Diageo's New Swedish Vodka

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ROKK Vodka, imported Swedish vodka from Diageo, announced today that they have selected The Lonely Island, the creative minds behind the Grammy-nominated track and viral video "I'm On a Boat," as "Creative Directors" for the brand. In this role, The Dudes – comprised of comedians Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone – will be responsible for the brand's consumer engagement, which includes creating digital material to market the brand and help introduce ROKK, the premium priced, freeze filtered vodka.

"Most people ask us to just make videos, but Diageo asked us to be Creative Directors, which sounded fancier," said Lonely Island member and actor, Andy Samberg. "Anyone who's seen our videos knows we're fancy guys, so we said yes. And they also gave us a bunch of ROKK Vodka, which we enjoy drinking with our mouths."

A brand inspired by the bold spirit of the Vikings, ROKK stands out from other vodkas on the shelf and has specifically chosen The Lonely Island to help bring that bold and edgy personality to consumers. As Creative Directors, they will have the freedom to creatively market ROKK, including the development of original content and videos that will engage consumers in a humorous manner, while still adhering to the brand's commitment to social responsibility.

"We could have chosen to work with a traditional advertising agency, but wanted to do something totally different when it came to marketing ROKK Vodka," said Adam Rosen, Brand Director - Vodka. "We had a list of one when it came to who we wanted to lead ROKK Vodka's creative team, and couldn't be more excited that The Lonely Island said 'yes!' Working with Jorma, Akiva and Andy has been amazing, as they are not only ridiculously talented, but they also know exactly what ROKK Vodka's consumers want to see."

The Lonely Island's first creative execution will be a ROKK video short, slated to debut in late November on the ROKK Vodka Facebook page, with additional content being unveiled throughout the year.

From:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rokk-vodka-appoints-the-lonely-island-as-creative-directors-showing-even-award-winning-vodka-shouldnt-take-itself-too-seriously-106891168.html

Enjoy!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow this is huge for the dudes, Im so happy for them! I cant wait to see the first video. :)

'A brand inspired by the bold spirit of the Vikings'..

Okay so Im thinking theres a huge possibility in seeing Andy in a Viking costume again in this - yay!

:D

Anonymous said...

uhm yeah... jorma didn't leave snl!
he was just listed on the credits for the women of snl special.
additional segments directed by jorma taccone!

Ed Price said...

Anony, I wonder if that includes previously recorded segments? Like was there a MacGruber skit on the show or something that Jorma might have previously directed?

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