Huggable Furniture – Denim Teddy Bear Armchairs

(TrendHunter.com) Teddy bears were made even more cuddly by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac when he designed the denim teddy bear armchair for Lee Cooper.

In collaboration with the Lee Cooper 100 Project, Jean Charles de Castelbajac…

Buying Movie Frames to Support Poor Producers – MyMillionDollarMovie.com

(TrendHunter.com) Mymilliondollarmovie.com is the creation of an entrepreneurial, aspiring movie producer who is hoping strangers on the web will help him make reach his goals.

The story goes like this: Casey Walker wants…

Quality Family Time? Not So Much


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — The definition of family is changing in America. This is especially apparent on network TV, which in turn often changes what real — or at least Nielsen — families watch. Much of this was reflected Tuesday night, as three programs that are ostensibly about family dynamics had mixed ratings results.

Coca-Cola Blak: Would

Would

Advertising Agency: Marcel Paris, France
Creative Directors: Anne de Maupeou, Frederic Temin
Copywriter: Eric Jannon
Art Director: Dimitri Guerassimov

Coca-Cola Blak: Wish

Wish

Advertising Agency: Marcel Paris, France
Creative Directors: Anne de Maupeou, Frederic Temin
Copywriter: Eric Jannon
Art Director: Dimitri Guerassimov

Coca-Cola Blak: Dream

Dream

Advertising Agency: Marcel Paris, France
Creative Directors: Anne de Maupeou, Frederic Temin
Copywriter: Eric Jannon
Art Director: Dimitri Guerassimov

Viscious Look-A-Like Voting – TotallyLooksLike (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Ever looked at a celebrity photo and seen a resemblance to someone or something else? Well, now you can have fun matching celebrities to anything on a new, no holds barred website that promises “We have…

Olympic Deal Sealed: Obama Makes $5 Million Buy


WASHINGTON (AdAge.com) — It's official. Sen. Barack Obama's campaign will be among the TV sponsors of NBC Universal's Olympics coverage. In the first significant network-TV buy of any presidential candidate in at least 16 years, the Obama campaign has taken a $5 million package of Olympics spots that includes network TV as well as cable ads.

McDonald’s Aims to ‘Evolve’ Dollar Menu


CHICAGO (AdAge.com) — Admitting to problems with franchisees over a platform that's behind much of its turnaround, McDonald's is determined to tweak its dollar menu until it's profitable. In a second-quarter earnings call with analysts Wednesday, Ralph Alvarez, the chain's president-chief operating officer, cited increased commodity costs, declining margins and franchisee profitability for the change.

Bleeding Tables – Paint Or Die But Love Me

(TrendHunter.com) The super talented French designer John Nouanesing, a Trend Hunter favorite, has come up with yet another cool design with a witty name. His Paint Or Die But Love Me table is simply exquisite.

The table…

Secret Shadow Signs – Hotel Sign Seen Only At Night

(TrendHunter.com) The Gallery Hotel Art in Florence has a sign that you won’t notice in the daytime for it is just a series of metal wire attached to the side of the building. But come night time, a spotlight above lights…

Backs for Backless Chairs – The Abu Stool

(TrendHunter.com) Stools are great, but being backless has some drawbacks, like not being able to lean back and relax while sitting. The Abu Stool is a clever attachment made from polypropylene that allows you to repurpose…

Obama Soda – Jones Campaign Cola 2008 Has All the Candidates

(TrendHunter.com) The uber popular and hip beverage company, Jones Soda, has launched a new political themed drink, the “Campaign Cola 2008.”

Aspiring pundits can purchase custom, limited-edition six-packs or twelve-packs…

Islam is Cool. By the Way, Here’s a Wife.

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Check out this ad for Shadi, a conservative Indian “matrimonial” site.

Hey Look, a Motorcycle Show.

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Here’s a really long trailer for Sons of Anarchy, a gritty FX man-drama about motorcycle clubs and the families that send their burly soldiers yonder.

Just Another Sad Chick Who Thinks Sex Will Save Puppies

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Subject Line: How Sex with Brad Garrett Can Save Puppies!

Political Pinatas – Obama, Hillary, Bush & More (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Here’s a new Political Party concept: US presidential candidate pinatas! Now you can have a real Obama or Hillary bash!

People have different ways of dealing with their political frustrations, but these…

Prince Charming Awaits on Ethno-Centric Black Markets Dating Sites!

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Hoping to expand your exotic nuptial smorgasbord?

Biegel Ready to Move On — but Will the Industry Let Him?


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — After creating a ruckus by levying a slew of scandalous charges against his former employer, Dentsu America, and two former bosses, Steve Biegel has lately remained mum with the press. But now that the tales of Czech brothels and Japanese bathhouses have drawn to a close, Mr. Biegel, the agency's onetime senior VP-creative director, agreed to chat with Ad Age about whether at the end of the day it was worth it to bring his lawsuit, his new agency gig at a shop with yet another strange moniker, and more.

Can Celebs Boost Tourism? – Rihanna in Nigeria (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Rihanna played a rockin’ performance at the Africa Rising Festival for Nigeria Day in Abuja, Nigeria, as can be seen in the video. What’s interesting about this Rihanna concert is the location. Nigeria…