For an agency that doesn’t care much for “killer” creative, we still have to recognize that sometimes a message just strikes a chord in people. The question, though, is all buzz good buzz? Or is “creative” in the eye of the beholder?

A Chicago law firm specializing in handling divorce cases has gained national attention for a billboard that simply states “Life is Short. Get a Divorce.” Well, it also includes pictures of a guy whose six-pack abs and a woman whose chest are rather, shall we say, impressive?

Take look for yourself.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/ver/230/popup/index.php?cl=2647676

As a man who has been married for 30 years, but once divorced before that, it’s hard to say what I think of the billboard. I’m totally in favor of spending your life with the right person. On the other hand, it took me two tries to find her. Am I offended by the billboard? Not really, although I can see where some people would be. I’d like to say that I’m offended, but can’t deny that it really caught my attention. Will I run out and get a divorce? No way!

I think the law firm missed a chance here. Rather than express outrage that the billboard was removed (over a permit issue), they could have stressed that it did exactly what they wanted it to do … generate buzz. The question remains, though, did it generate business? Buzz without business is rarely worth the money.

Your thoughts, readers? Would love to hear from you.

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