Even Deer Love the New Nissan – Japanese Nissan Cube Ad (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This commercial for the Nissan Cube was just uploaded on YouTube yesterday, the same day we posted a brief feature on the cute car. The Japanese TV spot features two men driving through a forest in their Cube when they come across an adorable animated deer that appears to be injured on the road. Aft…

Even Deer Love the New Nissan – Japanese Nissan Cube Ad

This commercial for the Nissan Cube was just uploaded on YouTube yesterday, the same day we posted a brief feature on the cute car. The Japanese TV spot features two men driving through a forest in their Cube when they come across an adorable animated deer that appears to be injured on the road. Aft…

Crocheted Food – Nicole Gastonguay Crafts (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Crocheters (if you read that as crotch-eters, just move along) are seen everywhere as this old-lady hobby continues it’s comeback. Nicole Gastonguay obviously has a lot of fun with her projects taking things from her everyday life and making them fun. What great gifts these would make: handmade and …

How Adland watches the Superbowl.

Oh yeah, David Jones has got our number. This is how we do it when we do it like that. Amirite? His latest toon on life in Adland.

Aluminum Bottle Beer – The U-Glow Effect (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Ever since the introduction of aluminium bottles in Japan in 2000, beverage industry observers have agreed that demand in North America for aluminium bottles was only limited by the industry’s willingness to invest in the necessary technology to create and sustain the market.

The first generatio…

Aluminum Bottle Beer – The U-Glow Effect

Ever since the introduction of aluminium bottles in Japan in 2000, beverage industry observers have agreed that demand in North America for aluminium bottles was only limited by the industry’s willingness to invest in the necessary technology to create and sustain the market.

The first generatio…

Super Snow Sculptures – Japan’s Obsession (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Japanese folks evidently like snow. There are a number of fairs and festivals that celebrate the frozen white stuff – the Sapporo Snow Festival, the Lake Tazawa Snow Festival, and the Kanda Yuki-Daruma Fair, to name a few. At one fair, they even trucked in 70 tons of snow. These pics show just how c…

Denim Art – JayimeJean Couture And Arthouse Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) So you denim obsessed? Then you will know of, or even have a pair of, JayimeJean in your wardrobe (aka your art collection depository). The jean is now cemented in our style culture and advertises a great deal about the person who is wearing them, so the search for something truly unique and origina…

Food Phones (Part II) – Turkey Dinner Phone

(TrendHunter.com) If you’re not sure you want to hold a cheeseburger against your face when dialing friends, maybe rubbing a turkey dinner against your cheek is more your style.

The next time you’re lounging in your bedroom, you can reach for your Thanksgiving Dinner Phone and talk into a turkey leg. To make sure y…

Hip German Design Studio – Studio Aisslinger

(TrendHunter.com) You love this little table, don’t you? The lush black finish, the gently curving lines, the total utilitarian concept. Admit it, you lust after this table. Just wait until you see what else is at the website link. Studio Aisslinger has a wonderful, mesmerizing slide show that will make your jaw drop…

Volkswagen Combi: Six

Volkswagen Combi: Six

Advertising Agency: DDB Paris, France
Executive Creative Directors: Alexandre Hervé, Sylvain Thirache
Art Director: Aurelie Scalabre
Copywriter: Patrice Dumas

Volkswagen Combi: Five

Volkswagen Combi: Five

Advertising Agency: DDB Paris, France
Executive Creative Directors: Alexandre Hervé, Sylvain Thirache
Art Director: Aurelie Scalabre
Copywriter: Patrice Dumas

Volkswagen Combi: Four

Volkswagen Combi: Four

Advertising Agency: DDB Paris, France
Executive Creative Directors: Alexandre Hervé, Sylvain Thirache
Art Director: Aurelie Scalabre
Copywriter: Patrice Dumas

Volkswagen Combi: Three

Volkswagen Combi: Three

Advertising Agency: DDB Paris, France
Executive Creative Directors: Alexandre Hervé, Sylvain Thirache
Art Director: Aurelie Scalabre
Copywriter: Patrice Dumas

Volkswagen Combi: Two

Volkswagen Combi: Two

Advertising Agency: DDB Paris, France
Executive Creative Directors: Alexandre Hervé, Sylvain Thirache
Art Director: Aurelie Scalabre
Copywriter: Patrice Dumas

Volkswagen Combi: One

Volkswagen Combi: One

Advertising Agency: DDB Paris, France
Executive Creative Directors: Alexandre Hervé, Sylvain Thirache
Art Director: Aurelie Scalabre
Copywriter: Patrice Dumas

Valentines Marketing Hits Food – Heart-Shaped Salmon Filets

It is a massive pet peeve of mine that around Valentines day almost EVERYTHING involves hearts.

However, when I discovered that the Royal Fishmongers are serving up heart-shaped fish fillets, I just had to share it. It is so ridiculous, it’s cool. Of course it would be pretty easy to make your own …

Wolf Huffs, Puffs, Chainsaws His Way Into Pig’s House

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While Fox would likely never let it run, fearful it would tarnish the minds of innocent small children, with a few tweaks these two commercials for ICS Concrete Chain Saws would be great to see during the game.

UPDATED! Adland’s Super Bowl XLII Commercials Spoiler!

It’s getting down to the wire folks. At Adland, home to the world’s largest and most complete Super Bowl Commercial Archive, we’ve been updating our Super Bowl Commercial Spoiler post all week long. And it’s time for one final push before tomorrow’s big game (although, you know we’re suckers for news, so if we hear something, if you submit something, we just might update this again between now and kickoff).

Remember, if you want to be surprised come Sunday, *do not* read more. Additionally, we’re posting the 2008 Super Bowl XLII commercials here already.

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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Gatorade Dog Ad Most Baffling Super Bowl Ad Ever Created

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After viewing this Arnell-created commercial for the company’s flagship line of drinks, we can, without doubt, say it’s one of the lamest we’ve ever seen.