Novelty Passport Covers

(TrendHunter.com) Traveling can be boring, so why not spice up your journey with one of these novelty passport covers? Granted, security might not like you so much, but for about $8, a set of two faux leather covers are sure to be a source of entertainment for you and your entourage, provided you have enough time to …

Virtual Godparents – Parents Put Son on eBay

(TrendHunter.com) Having a hard time finding godparents for your little one? Why not place an ad on eBay!

That’s what one family did with their son, Blaine Dale Barger, who turns one year old in February. The Bargers offered bidders the chance to become the world’s first virtual godparent.

“We’ve thought long and…

Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton – Blason Jewelry (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Continuing his association with Louis Vuitton, performer-producer Pharrell Williams has teamed up with LV’s creative jewelry consultant, Camille Miceli to introduce a brand new jewelry collaboration under the Blason banner. The avant garde styles will be paraded at the Paris fashion shows, and take …

Ebay for Halo Fans – Real Elite Energy Sword

(TrendHunter.com) Now There isn’t a single gaming fan out there that wouldn’t want this in their possession. Featured in the “Top 10 Video Game Weapons” according to GameTrailers.com, This is the Ultimate Pwning machine.

Imagine the possibilities, they are endless! Everyone would surrender; with a mere glimpse …

Fuzzy Zebra Sneakers – Nike Horse Packs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It’s clear animal prints have made a comeback, but many of us still want to ensure we stand out from the rest of the herd. That’s why we love these Nike Blazers so much.

Not only do these sneakers from the Horse Pack series have some series stripeage going on, but they’re also three dimensionally …

Customizable Light Fittings – Tile + Light

(TrendHunter.com) These way cool tiles have customizable light fittings so that they can be arranged in any manner of ways. Tile + Light can be used strictly as architectural enhancement, or as a way to subtly light a space. The tiles might also be used as an aesthetic element in public spaces, such as museums or the…

Personalized Candy – My Fruit Roll-Ups

(TrendHunter.com) Remember Fruit Roll-Ups? The flat, chewy candy that was rolled up with fun little graphics you could peel out? Now imagine that, only with your company logo on it… or a cute graphic featuring your name and your sweetheart’s.

Thanks to MyFruitRollUps.com, it’s all possible now. The site lets you …

Canned Aromatherapy – Air Box

(TrendHunter.com) Air Box is a colored can containing perfumed air. Yes, air. And it’s not a Japanese souvenir, but it is produced by Oikos Fragrances, an Italian firm specialized in producing innovative environment scenting systems.

Do you feel moody? Then open a Euphoria Air Box and breath. The six variants are no…

Bobby Pin Necklaces & Other Recycled Jewelry – Mana Bernandes

(TrendHunter.com) Luxury and beauty can be found in every household, and that is exactly the message behind Mana, a new jewelry line.

Mana Bernandes is a Brazillian jewelry designer behind the Mana line included in the TOUCH online gallery.

This designer brings new meaning to the term creative reuse and recycling…

Today In Twitterverse: Guess Before You Buy

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Even though it’s been around for a while, I just found my way to TwitterLit, a site that offers the first sentence from an unidentified book. Provided that the sentence is less than 140 characters, which is Twitter’s size limit for text.

This offering capitalizes on the widespread like of word games and puzzles. Presently, TwitterLit has 2420 followers on Twitter and offers 541 updates, or posts, each one linked to an Amazon page where one can purchase the book in question. The service is a brilliant use of Amazon Associates and Twitter.

Jeep: Ten little vehicles

Jeep: Ten little vehicles

Advertising Agency: KNSK, Hamburg, Germany
Creative Director: Claudia Bach
Art Director: Michael Reissinger
Copywriters: Fabian Tritsch, Lennert Wendt, Anna Schroeder, Nina Burmeister
Illustrators: Maurice, Tom, Enzo, Don-sun, Michi, Kim-Eyleen, Johanna-Marie, Emma, Kurt, Louisa
Agency Producer: Kerstin Arndt
Production Company/Animation: Deli Pictures, Hamburg
Director: Michael Reissinger
EP: Sebastian Hellge
VFX Super: Christian Reimann
3d Artists: Thomas Volkmann, Malte Sarnes
2d Artist: Robert Rhee
Flame Artist: Christian Reimann
Sounddesign/Music: NHB Ton Hamburg & Markenfilm GmbH

Total Dis’

Do you notice anything strange in this bit from the Arts section of today’s New York Times?

A few (striking) writers have returned to gigs they had hoped to forget: waiting tables, bartending, copywriting, tutoring. Some who began as performers have returned to the grind of auditioning for commercials.

That’s right, copywriting is just one of the shitty jobs held by real writers who later go on to work in TV.

L’Oréal: Happy hair day

L'Oréal: Happy hair day

Advertising Agency: bleublancrouge, Canada
Client servicing: Ève-Marie Boutet
Creative Director: Gaëtan Namouric
Creation: Valérie Forget, Sébastien Deland, Frédéric Roux
Production House: Police
Producer: Lisa Arduini
Director, stop-motion artist: Valérie Dupras
Music producer: Joss Dumas
Composers: Charlie Dalin, Niko Wasterlain
Studio: 4 Monkeys, Paris

Adland’s Super Bowl XLII Spolier!

If you want to be surprised come February 3rd, *do not* read more for the most detailed inside scoop we are able to provide. During the week we’ll be updating this information as final Super Bowl commercial news comes to light, as it typically does as we close in on the finish line.

Inside you will find information on advertisers, agencies, directors, concepts and more.

Again – if you don’t want to see this information – you don’t have to – but you have been warned that clicking “read more” will definitely give you more.

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Wiihabilitation – Nintendo Wii For Physical Therapy Patients

(TrendHunter.com) Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs is one of many health centers and physical therapy centers using the Wii video game system to help patients of all ages recover from injury and surgery. Combined with the use of weights, stability balls and balance boards these activities have become mo…

Lightsaber Desk Lamp – The Force is Strong with Your Desk

(TrendHunter.com) For everyone’s favorite Star Wars fan, or your own inner geek, comes the ultimate in desk accessories. The Light Saber lamp is an officially licensed collectible which can serve as both lamp and office weapon. The sabers come in both red or green, so pick your alliance wisely.

Cure For Life Foundation: Birthday Cards

Cure For Life Foundation: Birthday Cards

Brain Cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in adults aged 20-39, so particularly affecting young parents – and in turn, the children and families who live through the loss of their loved one. The film created by DDB Sydney and Filmgraphics shows the heartache of a mother knowing she won’t live long enough to be with her baby daughter as she grows older. The insight ‘We don’t know what causes brain cancer, but we do know what it affects.’ portrays the emotionally distressing reality for those diagnosed with Brain Cancer. The more funds that are raised, the more the Cure For Life Foundation can do to help find a cure for this terrible condition.

Advertising Agency: DDB Sydney, Australia
National Creative Director: Matt Eastwood
Deputy Creative Director: Steve Back
Art Director: Adam Rose
Copywriters: Ben O’Brien, Alex Wadelton
Director: Jono Nyquist
Production Company: Filmgraphics
Music: Hope For The Hopeless / A Fine Frenzy
Music Company: The Ant Farm, Los Angeles
Aired: December 2007

Thomapyrin: Paradox, 3

Thomapyrin: Paradox, 3

The barber of Sevile shaves all men of Sevile, except the ones who shave themselves. Who shaves the barber of Sevile?
Againts headache. Thomapyrin

Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG Duesseldorf, Germany
Creative Directors: Florian Meimberg, Torsten Pollmann, Jean-Pierre Gregor
Art Directors: Joerg Sachtleben, Desiree Rose
Copywriter: Torsten Pollmann

Thomapyrin: Paradox, 2

Thomapyrin: Paradox, 2

What is the opposite of opposite?
Againts headache. Thomapyrin

Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG Duesseldorf, Germany
Creative Directors: Florian Meimberg, Torsten Pollmann, Jean-Pierre Gregor
Art Directors: Joerg Sachtleben, Desiree Rose
Copywriter: Torsten Pollmann

Thomapyrin: Paradox, 1

Thomapyrin: Paradox, 1

The following sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
Againts headache. Thomapyrin

Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG Duesseldorf, Germany
Creative Directors: Florian Meimberg, Torsten Pollmann, Jean-Pierre Gregor
Art Directors: Joerg Sachtleben, Desiree Rose
Copywriter: Torsten Pollmann