College Dorm Light Shows – Polish Student Window Movies


Ok, this is really cool! A college dorm group in Poland created an awesome light show display using the dormitory windows.

They orchestrated a show for the themes of James Bond, Knight Rider, Snake Games,…

The Celeb Lesbian Fascination – Britney Spears As “Faster Pussycat” Lesbian Killer

(TrendHunter.com) Troubled singer Britney Spears is gearing up to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino’s remake of the cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

The pop star was reportedly hand-picked by the Pulp…

Racist Photoshopping – L’Oreal Denies Whitening Beyonce (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has been accused of lightening Beyonce’s skin tone in a new Feria hair colour advertisement featured in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence in the US.

In the two-page…

College Dorm Light Shows – Polish Student Window Movies (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Ok, this is really cool! A college dorm group in Poland created an awesome light show display using the dormitory windows.

They orchestrated a show for the themes of James Bond, Knight Rider, Snake Games,…

Viral Dalai Lama Peace Initiative – The Handshake Revolution (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) There are so many mixed feelings about the Beijing Olympics. China’s record on human rights issues has been deplorable, but the spirit of international camaraderie that the Olympics brings to the world…

What Did America Watch This Summer?


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — It was the last "Dance" last night, as "So You Think You Can Dance" had its season finale. It was also the last dance for the summer season, albeit unofficially, and a bit early, as summer series like "Dance" and "America's Got Talent" make way for Americans with athletic talent marching alongside the world in tonight's opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Recreating Magazine Covers – Kate Hudson on W Mimics 1994 Harper’s Bazaar (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Hollywood actress Kate Hudson is featured on the dramatic cover of the September 2008 issue of W Magazine.

Hudson recreates the iconic September 1994 Harper’s Bazaar cover which featured Nadja Auermann…

Chew on an eyeful of Trident’s latest gum

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Syd Brak whips up this perfectly lovely retro illustration for Trident Chocolate Mint gum, and then JWT London (in the spirit of TBWA’s Pioneer Kuro ads) goes and gives the girl a mouth for an eye. Seems the gum will indeed “mess with your head.” And you thought a few blisters on the tongue was bad.

—Posted by Tim Nudd

8 Utterly Embarassing URL’s

(TrendHunter.com) This is a viral email going around. I checked and it is absolutely true and shows the pitfalls of poor url planning!

The following eight companies were fairly literal about transposing their brands…

Adidas Joins the Free-Music-Giveaway Club

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For its back-to-school campaign “New School of Thought,” Adidas Originals went all hipster and whatnot.

If I Ran the NCAA Executive Committee

The NCAA politely told all the do-gooders and nanny-staters whining about beer advertising during the game to go stuff it. I think the NCAA should have been more forceful in its response. This is what I would have said.

British Army loses marketing director Mark Bainbridge

LONDON – Mark Bainbridge, the marketing and communications director of the British Army, has left his role after nine years.

Hilarious Conspiracy Theories – Government Controlled Rainbows (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) You’ve heard of chem trails. You’ve heard of the Illuminati. But these conspiracy theories now have to take a back seat to the most hilarious conspiracy theory every concocted.

The woman in this video,…

TMG overhauls its Telegraph Direct operation

LONDON – Telegraph Media Group has further rejigged its commercial operation by overhauling Telegraph Direct, with the creation of a centralised department integrating its direct marketing, data and consumer contact centre services.

Heart Monitoring Mouse – Asus US Vito W1 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I’m not sure if sitting at a computer is an activity that warrants monitoring your pulse rate. However, if you have heart problems and would like to keep your heart beat in check (maybe those NSFW are…

Beer Revenue A Must

College is beer—a fact that annoys some congressmen, college presidents, college coaches and athletic directors.

While they can’t stop students from drinking, they did ask the NCAA to further limit or ban alcohol ads from TV telecasts of NCAA events.

This week in Indianapolis, NCAA’s Division 1 executive committee said, “no.”

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Brewers and ad groups have said that while youths play the games, NCAA events are viewed by a mostly adult audience.

[via Ad Age]

Direct Marketing Association in board restructure

The Direct Marketing Association is set to restructure the DMA board after a review that began earlier this year.

53 Positive Things About the 2008 Beijing Olympics (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games kick off today, spiking global anticipation for the events and intrigue into China even further. With all the controversy surrounding the Olympics, particularly the protests…

Think Scotland scoops publishing deal with National Library

LONDON – The National Library of Scotland has awarded the contract to publish its quarterly magazine Discover NLS to Think Scotland, following a five-way tender.

Competition Commission delays Kangaroo investigation

LONDON – The Competition Commission has pushed back until next year the closing deadline for its investigation into Kangaroo, the planned joint VoD service from ITV, Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide.