Intelligent Refrigerators – Touch Screen Fridge With RFID Tag Reader

(TrendHunter.com) This fridge knows exactly what it has inside. It’s wired so it can send messages to your phone reminding you to get the vinagrette for tonight’s mixed salad. This is like a personal food assistant.

Designer Kim Otto took a Siemens refrigerator and replaced the existing flatscreen with a touch scre…

Capital One’s Basini to chair Connect Awards

LONDON – Justin Basini, Capital One’s most senior UK marketer, is to chair this year’s Connect Awards, Marketing Direct’s celebration of the skills of direct marketing’s supply side.

Multi-Purpose iPod Covers – Nano Kick Stand is a Photo Frame & Necklace (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Turn your third generation iPod Nano video into a cool picture frame with this Nano Kick Stand Photo Frame Hard Case.

The ergonomicaly designed frame provides protection for your iPod while allowing easy access to all ports, buttons and sockets.

Available in black, apple green, pink or crystal cle…

Hollow Watches – M60M by Roger Kellenberger (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Every now and then a totally unique watch catches your fancy and you just have to have it. The M60M designed by Roger Kellenberger does just that. The watch is hollow in the centre and uses a disc which rotates to show the time in hours and quarters.

People who fix appointments at odd times like 7…

Talking Toilet Paper – Program Your Own Message

(TrendHunter.com) “Hey Charlie, a little fiber wouldn’t kill you.” Imagine that this talking voice comes out of nowhere while you’re answering nature’s call! You would surely be shocked. Besides this talking toilet paper holder being fun, it could become somewhat of an educational experience if you recorded your own …

Archbishop Desmond Tutu fronts World Vision campaign aimed at Londoners

LONDON – World Vision, the international relief and development charity, is launching a two-week mixed media campaign to attract 2,000 new child sponsors and raise awareness of its overseas work among Londoners. The integrated London-based campaign begins on Monday and was planned and bought by media agency Zed Media.

Bendable Sinks – Kohler Karbon Articulating Kitchen Faucet (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The high-end Kohler Karbon Articulating Kitchen Faucet represents a complete departure from the conventional rigid faucet. This stainless steel Karbon Articulating Kitchen Faucet is designed to hold any pose and to bend and fold according to the needs of the user and to be tucked away when not in us…

iPod Covers for Carnivores – Ruby Pod Rare (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Annoy your vegan friends with this Ruby Pod Rare iPod protective cover that has the realistic look of raw meat.

The novelty cover comes complete with fat that begs to be sizzled for the perfect steak!

The Japanese-made Ruby Pod Rare sells for 6,980 yen (about $68).

Cewebrity Reality Shows – Tay Zonday Wants to be Paris Hilton’s BFF (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Internet superstar Tay Zonday has set his sights on being Paris Hilton’s best friend.

Apparently Paris Hilton has a new show, I Wanna Be Paris’ New Best Friend. People can go online and upload their audition, then the community can vote on it.

The genius of the Chocolate rain star knows no boun…

David Beckham and Jose Mourinho coach local teams in Adidas’ Euro 2008 campaign

LONDON – Adidas is launching a global TV ad campaign with the strapline ‘Dream Big’ ahead of this summer’s Euro 2008.

Easier To Pick Up Coins – Beveled Edge, Angled Coins

(TrendHunter.com) What an utterly simply yet ingenious idea! How many times have you suffered from the embarrassment of clumsily trying to grab at that coin that fell down?

Coins have had pretty much the same core design since their introduction: flat and mostly round – two design aesthetics that make a coin pretty …

EDF Energy hires AIS to UK direct and digital account

LONDON – EDF Energy has appointed Archibald Ingall Stretton to its newly consolidated UK direct and digital marketing account.

Yahoo to provide search ads for Media Corp

LONDON – Yahoo Search Marketing has agreed to partner online media company Media Corporation to provide search results and ads across its publishing network.

EDF Energy hires ais to UK direct account

LONDON – EDF Energy has appointed marketing services agency Archibald ingall stretton to its newly consolidated UK direct and digital marketing account.

COI appoints Arena BLM to help recruit children’s workers

LONDON – The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has selected Arena BLM to develop a communications plan to promote its Early Years Professional Status (EYPS).

Design Week Highlights – Jean-Marie Massaud at Milan Design Week 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Talented designer Jean-Marie Massaud has a solid presence at Milan Design Week 2008 with many unique creations. Here we present you with five of the showcased designs.

The designs are (top to bottom, left to right):
1. Curiosity Cabinet for AV Mazzega is a rather curious and unique suspended lighti…

Google UK revenue percentage down on last year

LONDON – Google’s UK revenues accounted for 15% of the search engine’s total net income according to its first-quarter results, down 1% on the same period last year but up 1% on last year’s fourth-quarter results.

Trinity Mirror revamps Scottish paper websites

HAMILTON – Scottish and Universal Newspapers, owned by Trinity Mirror, is rolling out new websites for all 17 of its paid-for titles north of the border.

Gaydar boosts sales and marketing team

LONDON – QSoft Consulting, owner of the Gaydar portfolio of radio stations and websites, has this week bolstered its sales and marketing department with two new appointments.

Ron Berger Out as Advertising Week Chairman


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — After five years, Advertising Week has officially changed the guard by phasing out Ron Berger, the sole remaining founding member of the industry's annual blowout event. Deutsch CEO Linda Sawyer and Crispin Porter & Bogusky Chairman Chuck Porter have been charged with overseeing Advertising Week 2008 as co-chairmen.