Drawing With Mosquitos – Malaria Kills More Than Hitler, Stalin, Tanks & Bombs

I am in awe of this new Malaria awareness campaign by África Directo. The message that “Nothing and no one takes as many lives as malaria” is ingeniously delivered by drawing portraits of infamous dictators such as Stalin and Hitler, who have the blood of millions on their hands, using hundreds of …

One Show Design Honors HBO Voyeur, and I Meet a Sword Swallower

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It was good times for Leo Burnett at the One Show Design ceremony last night.

Digital Religion – Pope Reaches Out With Text Messages

(TrendHunter.com) For his age, it’s incredible how modern Pope Benedict XVI is. In his latest approach to expand his global appeal, the Pope is reaching out to youth by sending out thousands of text messages with inspirational messages.

“We wanted to make WYD08 a unique experience by using new ways to connect with …

What happened to that guy?

This is a question that I’ve have had rolling around in my head for a minute. Where are the personalities? The creative class has always been full of interesting personalities (No, bi-polar does not count as interesting) but recently the creative personality cold war has produced a bunch of carbon copies. On the other side of the house the charismatic face man/woman has been horse whipped out of existence. Have the account folks been reduced to waiters and note takers. Can any out there name some folks with some real swagger you know “That guy”? People who are appreciated for being smart not slick?

Zalaznick Promoted at NBC Universal


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Lauren Zalaznick's workload just got heavier. The president of NBC Universal's Bravo, Oxygen and Green Is Universal was named president of the company's Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, adding oversight of iVillage to her daily duties. The networks will be bundled together under a new platform called Women @ NBCU, which will be introduced at NBC's upfront presentation to advertisers May 12 at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

Talking Furniture Insures Ad Industry’s Survival

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For even more horrific consumer-generated idiocy, be sure to check out ForRent.com’s video contest.

Movies About Celebrity Pets – Beverly Hills Chihuahua (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) In honor of the fascination with tiny, rodent-sized dogs, specifically Tea Cup Chihuahuas, a new Hollywood movie spoofing the craze is making its way to the big screen. The Beverly Hills Chihuahua trailer just made its online debut yesterday and already it’s making waves in the media.

Some reviews…

Political Parodies – Bush vs. Obama: DOPE Parodies HOPE

(TrendHunter.com) The Barack Obama HOPE posters are probably the most viral image associated with this year’s US presidential elections.

After the originals by Shepard Fairey sold out almost immediately, it wasn’t long before the posters were spoofed. First it was Michael Ian Weinfeld’s POPE parody in honor of Pope…

Drawing With Mosquitos – Malaria Kills More Than Hitler, Stalin, Tanks & Bombs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I am in awe of this new Malaria awareness campaign by África Directo. The message that “Nothing and no one takes as many lives as malaria” is ingeniously delivered by drawing portraits of infamous dictators such as Stalin and Hitler, who have the blood of millions on their hands, using hundreds of …

British Heart Foundation hires BEC for direct campaign

LONDON – The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is aiming create more enduring relationships with people considered to be at-risk from a heart condition.

GM’s Aveo Robot Beats Old Joke to Death

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BMW did it. Citroen did it. Sony did it. Some kid did it. Now Chevrolet is doing it.

Cars of 2045 – The Vortex Concept (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As you may have guessed, the Vortex is a concept car. The idea was to create a small vehicle that can provide the security of a big car. The external structure of this vehicle is composed of hexagonal polyforms (Wikipedia says “a polyform is a plane figure constructed by joining together identical b…

Cell Phone Hand Gestures – Playing Samsung: Express Yourself

Samsung Canada has unveiled a brilliant campaign that uses Samsung mobile phones to construct expressive hand gestures. The Playing Samsung: Express Yourself campaign, which was created by Creative Agency Cheil Worldwide, Toronto, consists of print ads, outdoor billboards and TV spots.

The hand ges…

Self-Cleaning Glass – Window with Built-in Squeegee (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Cleaning the outside glass of a window can be both dangerous and tiresome. This window design by Jung-In Jang is perfect for those with lots of windows and who live in rainy areas.

Each time you slide the windows, a built-in squeegee cleans the glass for you. You obviously need to clean the inside…

Toyota Prius: Tree

Toyota Prius: Tree

Toyota Prius. Protect the environment.

Advertising Agency: TIEMPO BBDO, Spain
Creative director: Alberto Jaén
Art Director: Ricardo Pastor
Art Buyer: Mayte Caravias
Published: April 2008

Dextro Energy: Grammar

Dextro Energy: Grammar

Concentration is the solution. Instant energy for better performance.

Advertising Agency: kempertrautmann, Hamburg, Germany
Creative Directors: Mathias Lamken, Daniel Ernsting
Art Directors: Simon Jasper Philipp, Mathias Müller, Nina Burmeister, Anna-Kristina Schröder
Copywriter: Ayako Yokoo
Published: April 2008

Dextro Energy: Math

Dextro Energy: Math

Concentration is the solution. Instant energy for better performance.

Advertising Agency: kempertrautmann, Hamburg, Germany
Creative Directors: Mathias Lamken, Daniel Ernsting
Art Directors: Simon Jasper Philipp, Mathias Müller, Nina Burmeister, Anna-Kristina Schröder
Copywriter: Ayako Yokoo
Published: April 2008

Dextro Energy: Chemistry

Dextro Energy: Chemistry

Concentration is the solution. Instant energy for better performance.

Advertising Agency: kempertrautmann, Hamburg, Germany
Creative Directors: Mathias Lamken, Daniel Ernsting
Art Directors: Simon Jasper Philipp, Mathias Müller, Nina Burmeister, Anna-Kristina Schröder
Copywriter: Ayako Yokoo
Published: April 2008

Agency.com Fist Bump Makes Appearance in Samsung Commercial

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What? You thought the fist bump was killed long ago by Agency.com? Not so.

Emergency Blanket Bags – Silver Space Totes

(TrendHunter.com) Sad that you still don’t have a silver space bag? Seek inspiration from this flashy bag and try crafting your own out of an emergency bag.

I don’t want to be too presumptuous, but I’m pretty sure everyone knows what emergency blankets are… then again, maybe it’s a Canadian thing we take on campi…