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Avenue A|Razorfish could be up for sale by Microsoft, a spy tells us, possibly to WPP. From the beginning of the relationship, AA|RF has been an odd fit for Microsoft, and based on a few strong indicators, we surmise a sell off before too long.

When you’re spending $6 billion to pick up a company like Redmond, it makes sense to get as much for your money as possible. That seems to be what Microsoft was thinking when they kept AA|RF &#151 but a year later the agency is broadening its horizons, expanding services to “a media and entertainment consulting practice with 200 staffers in New York, L.A. and San Francisco,” according to Silicon Alley Insider.

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(TrendHunter.com) Lamborghini’s brand new 20,000 square foot, two-story Las Vegas showroom includes far more than models of the famed luxury automobiles.  The store is also the home of the first Lamborghini fashion boutique…

I talked about Nike’s selfless decision to allow its sponsored swimmers to wear Speedo’s new technology swim suits. That decision has translated to huge business for Speedo. US Olympic swimmers have used these suits to win the majority of the gold medals in the games thus far.

According to Adage Speedo has begun to receive preorders for the suit that comes with the hefty price tag of $550. And Speedo has been a big topic of conversation regarding the US swim team’s success. The article talks about Nike’s decision to allow swimmers to wear their rivals suits and quotes a Speedo spokewoman as saying, “We were shocked and flattered by it, and we thank them for it. Going forward, will we use it in marketing? Sure.”

So Speedo will mention Nike and offer them a thank you in their marketing going forward. But will that really benefit Nike? Who will remember their decision in a few months? Speedo really is the winner here because there are the medals and accolades to prove their success. How much money has this grand gesture cost Nike?

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All Latinos love music, soccer and food, don't they? These seem to be the "insights" all marketers have been leveraging into their Hispanic advertising approach for years now. The problem is that a lot of non-Hispanic segments also like music, soccer and food, and herein lies the challenge — what insights should we use to adequately reach Hispanics?

(TrendHunter.com) Beverly Hills 90210 might on its way back, but Tory Spelling won’t be joining.  Over the last few weeks, the retro comeback has been generating a bit of buzz, especially since several past characters are…

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — There may be plenty of doom and gloom swirling around the retail industry, but for now two major retailers –Macy's and Wal-Mart — are still spending on advertising.

(TrendHunter.com) Unless you’re a follower of the hit show Weeds, it probably comes as a surprise to learn that marijuana is perfectly legal in California as long as the vendor’s are licensed to dispense the herbal drug…

(TrendHunter.com) To make it easier to store and carry towels, these Mini Travel Towels are packaged like pills. To use, just pop one out, wet it with water and next thing you know, “poooch”, it transforms into a sturdy…

I don’t know if this letter I just received through the Contact Me form is a case of misdirected anger, a weird spam mutation, or some kind of viral campaign, but if it’s the latter, it’s the most brilliant piece of copyrighting I’ve seen in some time. Who can resist clicking the link?

Wonder if it’s this Martina, too.

Some guy who makes Presidential kippahs is experimenting with a John Edwards “cheater” kippah.