MSN UK - nasty floaty gimmicks

...I don't believe it

[4eyes]

Oh dear

Nasty little floaty rings following the mouse around.

Looks like its trainee web designer day at MSN

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

[added]

ahh it the d****d polo advert - very tacky

[jackofalltrades]

Ive seen the floaty thing done better elsewhere, but i agree it is tacky, given the (ahem) "prestige" of MSN (i dont even want to think how much nestle paid for the priviledge!).

On the other hand though it is a step up on website advertising - the floaty rings instantly catch the users attention - promptly directing it to the advert, and although the game doesnt really stand up to the original, it is an interesting development in web adverts.

And it has provoked some discussion about the brand (im sure everyone who has read this thread has had a peek at the site!).....

Are we to see the end of banner ads as we know it ?

Does anyone know of any other interactive or unique ads like this?

Souper Mario Broth?
M(a)rs Pacman?

This could get out of hand! Someone needs to do something about this.........

[tigger]

tack, tack ,tack !

someone needs to be sacked for doing that I've see better on DIY sites