Choose Your Own Video Adventure – Choose Your Path (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? Choose Your Path is the updated version using YouTube videos. It’s the game where YOU decide the destiny of Cory “Mr. Safety” Williams, a 27 year old who created…

Underground Dance Phenomenons – Melbourne Shuffle is the New Moonwalk (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Melbourne shuffle is the new moonwalk. A dance that emerged during the ‘acid house’ or ‘rave’ era, the shuffle involves fast moving feet that seem to defy physics.

The Melbourne shuffle dance style…

Pringles: The Crunchy Demolition

Pringles: The Crunchy Demolition

Advertising Agency: Ponto de Criacao, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Creative Director: Guto Araki
Seeding: Fipa Freitas
Photographer: Julio Taubkin
Published: December 2007

Ads to Coincide With Construction Progress – Dunkin’ Donuts Rebuilding Ads (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Dunkin’ Donuts released this images series of architectural cups being constructed to promote the opening of 14 new stores locations in Phoenix, Arizona. The three-part series tracks the progress of the…

Olympic Editorials – “A Strong Look” for Arena Magazine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In the past few months, we’ve seen an outpouring of Olympic ads and sports gear innovations. Not to be left out, Olympic fever has hit fashion magazines as well and inspired Olympic themed photo shoots.…

Discover Launches Review of $85M Media Account


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Discover Financial has put its $85 million media buying and planning account up for review, executives close to the matter said.

Marketers Join the (Gay Pride) Parade


"Pride," as it's known in the gay community, has evolved many times and in many ways since then, and so has the role of corporate America in it. Participating in Pride can be a great marketing tool for many companies, but only if done smartly and as part of a larger, well-integrated marketing communications program.

Carvel Ice Cream Advergame Might Get the Kids Grounded

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“Honey, what are you doing in there? You’ve been on the computer all morning.”

Delta Gets A ‘Cue

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‘Cue Confessions is a new BBQ blog written by David Bailey and sponsored by Delta’s “Sky Magazine.”

[via Adages]

In related news, Danny G. has been busy shooting and editing footage of BBQ expert David Gelin visiting famous Georgia smokemarks.

At Last, PlayStation 3 Outdoes XBox in Unit Sales


YORK, Pa. (AdAge.com) — It's taken nearly two years, but it looks like Sony might be finally turning the corner with its PlayStation 3 video-game console.

Do not mess with women who chew Orbit

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Orbit gum can prepare you for the tough times in life. Like when your husband cheats on you. Thanks to the strong teeth you’ve cultivated through your Orbit habit, you’ll be able to destroy his clothes, his golf clubs, his shiny red convertible, photos of the two of you, even the cables connecting his home-theater system—all by simply gnawing on them. The husband, who may himself have bitten off more than he can chew, doesn’t appear in the spot. Quite possibly his head has already been chewed clean off. The commercial is by Energy BBDO in Chicago. UPDATE: The spot’s been yanked; hopefully we’ll see it back again soon.

—Posted by Tim Nudd

Devo Sues McDonald’s, Starch Engages, Colt 45 Dubbed Too Cool

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Musical group Devo (yes, apparently, they still exist) is suing McDonald’s for making Happy Meal dolls in the band’s likeness.

Orbit Enables Jilted Women to Tear Rubber Off Tires — with Their Teeth!

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Orbit says the woman in this spot can wreak superhuman havoc with her teeth because she chewed their gum.

Freezing at Taco Bell – Improv Everywhere as Advertisers At Store Opening

Improv Everywhere is known worldwide for pulling off guerrilla pranks in front of unsuspecting crowds, then making them viral on YouTube. Often their missions involve a few hundred volunteers who do totally…

Gadgets for the Perfect Goatee – GoateeSaver (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) It’s a cross between a football mouthpiece and an “As Seen On TV” grooming product. It’s called the GoateeSaver and it’s the brainchild of Scott Bonge. Simple idea, really. You bite down on the mouthpiece,…

Mud, Sweat and Tears: ‘Wipeout’ Wins the Week


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — "Wipeout," the new ABC game show, not only wiped out its timeslot competition, but the rest of network TV as well, debuting as the top-rated program this week in the ad-centric adult 18-49 demographic.

Exotic Super Car Track Packages – Take a Distinctive Driving Tour in Nurburgring (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Have you always dreamed about driving a race car?

Distinctive Driving Tours is offering an $8,000 package deal to serious racing buffs at the Nurburgring racing circuit in Germany. It is the world’s…

Jackass Stunts for Women – Boob Punching (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Bazooms, funbags, knockers, whatever you call them, apparently some people think they are there for the punching! The G4 “Attack of the Show” hosts show various styles of knocker knocking. A YouTube search…

WWF China – Pandas Series- Antelope, Forest, Water (2008) Print (China)

BBH China just launched a new print and outdoor campaign for WWF China. They tell us that in China, WWF suffers a misconception that they only protect pandas. The task was to create a campaign that will change this mindset. The result from BBH is the Pandas Series below.

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[Headline] Saving pandas is not our only mission.

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Karl Lagerfield Donned the Yellow Vest. Why Not You?

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When they need to promote a drab or tiresome message, French creatives always know what buttons to push: the really, really shallow ones.