$2000 Scotch – “The Last Drop” Luxury Liquor

Being the boozer I am, I would love to order a bottle of this $2000 bottle of Scotch and say “…and soda…” The Last Drop is a conglomeration of liquor from old casks in old cellars from all over Scotland.…

Extreme Tardiness Prevention – Japanese Commuters Shoved Into Trains (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The commuter culture in Japan adds a whole new dimension to the phrase work ethic. For the unfortunate masses that must take public transportation during rush hour to get to work, dutiful commuters and…

Power FM to rebrand as Galaxy FM by Christmas

LONDON – Power FM, the GCap Media South Hampshire radio station that covers Portsmouth and Southampton, is to be rebranded as Galaxy FM.

Nuts TV links with MiCard for interactive loyalty card offer

LONDON – Turner Broadcasting is launching an interactive loyalty card enabling Nuts TV viewers with a Sky set-top box to accrue and redeem points against third-party offers and take part in viewer competitions.

Nokia adds big names to ad network

LONDON – Nokia, the communications giant, has expanded its mobile advertising network with the addition of some of the biggest publishing names in Europe, including Telegraph Media Group and Five owner RTL Group.

Global Radio rebrands the bulk of its One Network under Heart banner

LONDON – Global Radio is to rebrand the majority of its One Network stations into a network of Heart-branded stations.

Titan presses on with sales and marketing appointments

LONDON – Titan Outdoor has made a range of appointments across marketing and sales, led by the hire of Hannah Chiswick, a former marketing director at Initiative, to the new position of communications project manager.

ITV prepares to restructure its commercial operation

LONDON – ITV plans to significantly reshape its commercial operation, led by the creation of agency-focused teams, a new creative solutions division and the rebrand of ITV Customer Relations as ITV Commercial.

Before and After Drug Use Photos – Shocking Anti-Meth Campaign

Inspired by the Faces of Meth campaign, this anti-drug video really hits a chord. Honestly, it almost made me cry.

I would query the comedy category, but by being simple and just using images, this really…

Real-Time Personal Makeovers – RestyleMe.com (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Have you ever wanted to test-drive a new look or get some feedback on your current look? At Restyle Me, users sign up for a free account, then upload pictures that reflect their personal style.

Unlike…

Celebrity Star Wars – Victoria and David Beckham as Princess Leia and Luke (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I love these celebrities as Star Wars characters, although it is strange as the Star Wars actors are actually celebrities themselves.

Of course, Bruce Willis as Princess Leia wouldn’t have flown in…

Ask.com Targets Ritual Cannibals that Can’t Walk in Heels

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An hour or so ago I read a grisly article about some Russian kids that killed and ate their goth friends.

$2000 Scotch – “The Last Drop” Luxury Liquor

(TrendHunter.com) Being the boozer I am, I would love to order a bottle of this $2000 bottle of Scotch and say “…and soda…” The Last Drop is a conglomeration of liquor from old casks in old cellars from all over Scotland.…

Cheeky Diaper Ointment – Bad Ass Booty Balm

This cleverly tagged anti-diaper rash ointment is bound to draw better brand recognition than its competitors.  One might argue that the name “Bad Ass Bootie Balm” is inappropriate, but with the end users…

Before and After Drug Use Photos – Shocking Anti-Meth Campaign (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Inspired by the Faces of Meth campaign, this anti-drug video really hits a chord. Honestly, it almost made me cry.

I would query the comedy category, but by being simple and just using images, this really…

Political Campaigns: A Matter of Sanity and Plea

So much attention has been pegged at Obama and McCain that we now have other political aspirants in the lower level hitting one another for their various tactics. A strategy that they have perhaps taken from the aspiring presidents?

Well, taking a look at contrasting videos of campaigners for democrat Jeff Merkley and Sen. Gordon Smith on the issue of bills surrounding life sentences and imprisonment, it seems that it is a matter of being firm on punishment and being a softy after some years.

In the limelight is the case of a serial rapist named Richard Gilmore who had admitted raping 9 teenagers including Tiffany Edens who was only 13 back then. Gordon Smith is campaigning for a Mandatory Life Sentence but Jeff Merkley is batting for a more humanitarian approach. What is your stand America?

Gordon Smith’s Ads:

Jeff Merkley’s Ads:

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EliteXC Advertising Spiel

Real time fighting has slowly come into its own and while we all know that events such as UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has steadily made its mark with minimal advertising prowess, there are other shows that are aiming for a share of the viewers today and are actually using videos as their main advertising mechanism to help them get identified.

So many have called this video a fake but from the looks of it, given the budget and practice that others have done already, it can pass for a good advertising spiel for EliteXC which has been labeled “Hits and Chicks”.

Brian Yalung is a Problogger at Talent Zoo mainly contributing to latest news and issues on advertising and marketing. The sites are as follows: www.beyondmadisonavenue.com, Talent Zoo is the #1 site for Ad, Marketing, and Media Professionals. Catch the Buzz at Beyond Madison Avenue!

Nike BlueJacks Customers

For most retailers who carry the Nike brand, do not be surprised to find your mobile phone or gadget (assuming you leave it turned on), to be getting Nike ads. They are not viruses but actually ads being transmitted by the store, an informal way of advertising that has become common in such stores.

While it does seem ingenious, it may also backfire since we all know that using the Bluetooth of our devices has been hit as potential risks as far as security issues are concerned.

It does look like an innovative way to advertise but then again, is it safe and fine with the customers who come into these Nike endorsing stores?

The picture shows my mobile being transmitted a 3gp file via bluetooth outside a Nike retail store. The Nike shop will send you a short 15 second video clip (3gp) with a nice nike clip. For those who like to collect 3gp clips, stand around those nike shops and you’ll get your free clip via bluetooth. Just make sure that you have bluetooth powered up on your mobile and its on visible mode.

So far, the Nike shop at Midvalley Megamall and 1 Utama seem to have this advertising ability.

Calling it innovative? At the time bluetooth was in its infancy, it would have been considered Blujacking. At least nowadays most of the newer bluetooth devices do ask before accepting a transfer.

(Source) CNet Asia http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/poptech-for-you/post.htm?id=63006338&scid=hm_bl

Brian Yalung is a Problogger at Talent Zoo mainly contributing to latest news and issues on advertising and marketing. The sites are as follows: www.beyondmadisonavenue.com, Talent Zoo is the #1 site for Ad, Marketing, and Media Professionals. Catch the Buzz at Beyond Madison Avenue!

Billboards Grow Green for Academy of Sciences

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For the California Academy of Sciences, Heat/SF launched a series of outdoor executions that highlight the institution’s eco-friendly design and emphasis on sustainability.

Tennis Clown Fashion – Thom Browne’s Silly S/S 2009 Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Now if the people attending the Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2009 runway show can’t keep a straight face, how am I supposed to write this up as a serious post?

Look at these tennis-inspired outfits,…