Churchill Insurance ad banned for misleading claims

LONDON – Churchill Insurance has been ordered to pull a TV ad featuring its famous bulldog.

Patient Fashion – Jenna Karl’s Creepy Catwalk (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Latex, wheelchairs, gas masks and a lot of bare skin: those words only begin to describe this bizarre fashion video.

This footage featured above comes from Jenna Karl’s slightly disturbing fashion show,…

Advertising: Olympics Draw High Percentage of Women Viewers, and Ads Intended for Them

The large female viewership for the Olympics and the spate of spots intended for women are anomalies in TV sports.

10 Innovative Safety Devices for Your Children

(TrendHunter.com) Any parent knows that protecting their child is of utmost important to them; they will go to any lengths to ensure the safety of their child.

The following 10 gadgets are examples of innovations that…

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(TrendHunter.com) Any parent knows that protecting their child is of utmost important to them; they will go to any lengths to ensure the safety of their child.

The following 10 gadgets are examples of innovations that…

Undergroudn Art Galleries – The Platform at Degrave Street Subway Station (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Art is everywhere. It’[s on the streets, in our local coffee shops and now even on the tube.

The Degrave Street subway station surpasses the average tube line, thanks to its art deco attributes like…

News Corp. Reports Murdoch’s Income

The News Corporation reported compensation of $27.5 million for its chairman, Rupert Murdoch, for its 2008 fiscal year.

14 Convertible Transformer Fashions (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Ladies, we all know how complicated choosing the right outfit can be, which is why I know you’ll be absolutely thrilled to these incredible convertible fashion innovations.

In the future, when you can’t…

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(TrendHunter.com) Ladies, we all know how complicated choosing the right outfit can be, which is why I know you’ll be absolutely thrilled to these incredible convertible fashion innovations.

In the future, when you can’t…

The A-Team

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A tipster asked why we don’t have Seiter & Miller on our list? Well, it’s true that their client list is solid. But they haven’t had any exciting new business wins or any especially interesting campaigns that I know of. And there agency has been quiet as far as I can see. Their website boasts that they only have an A team working for their clients. What exciting things should we know about that “A Team”?

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MSNBC Changes Prime-Time Lineup

MSNBC is removing the longtime host Dan Abrams — its onetime general manager — from his 9 p.m. program and replacing him with Rachel Maddow.

Rapp Collins Taking a Big Hit?

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We received two tips that Rapp Collins has let lots of employees go today. One tipster sited the reasons as “poor mismanagement of freelancers and 2 clients who didnt pay”. Rapp Collins is an agency that’s always kind of flown under the radar for me, so I’m not sure what could be the real reason for the layoffs and how may have been let go. There client list is fairly extensive though, so I can’t imagine two clients not paying causing that much financial strain. What’s the real deal?

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20 Ways to Start Cross Dressing (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A range of designers are creating menswear that is distinctly feminine, some of which is geared at the cross-dressing type, though the majority of these flamboyant looks are not.

These fashions, which…

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(TrendHunter.com) A range of designers are creating menswear that is distinctly feminine, some of which is geared at the cross-dressing type, though the majority of these flamboyant looks are not.

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7 Unique Soap Dispensers – Truly Bizarre Bathroom Decor (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) From soap dispensers that feature ‘90s icons to kitschy tissue dispensers shaped like famous landmarks, bizarre bathroom decor is an unlikely trend. You probably won’t find these dispensers on the shelves…

Eco-Friendly Car Plants – Ford Rouge Truck Plant (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Ford truck plant in Dearborn, Michigan was redesigned by William McDonough + Partners with the environment and sustainability in mind. This enormous manufacturing facility received a complete makeover…

Designs Inpired by Trees – Sycamore Blade Ceiling Fan (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The design of the Sycamore ceiling fan was inspired by nature, specifically, the seed pods from a sycamore tree. The Australian award winning fan provides remarkable cooling and a gentle tropical breeze…

Earth-Compassionate Heels – Ethical Charmone Footwear (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Vegan, Eco-Friendly and Sweatshop-Free. That sums up the luxurious shoe company, Charmone. (I’d like to add, “And damn stylish,” if I may.)

I stumbled upon this company when the shoes I had ordered from…

Celebrity Musicals – The Life Story of David Beckham (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) David Beckham’s fairytale life is about to be adapted for the stage. The Theater of Dreams, a celebration of David Beckham’s first 33 years of life, is set to launch in London’s West End.

The musical…

Topic Pages to Be Hub of New BusinessWeek Site

BusinessWeek magazine is about to introduce a site that hosts hundreds of topic pages, on subjects as broad as the housing market and as narrow as the Boeing 787.