Real Olympic Gold – Michael Phelps Jumps to #1 on Endorsement List

Olympic swimming superstar Michael Phelps has jumped from No. 1,111 to the No. 1 spot on the Davie-Brown Index in terms of endorsement appeal.

The astronomical jump on the index, which is compiled by…

Prairie Meets Tundra Chic – Gucci Winter 2009 is Fit For Sarah Palin (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Sarah Palin has become one of the biggest American style icons of the fall, so my interest in Alaskan fashion was piqued.

What do they wear up North? When Sarah Palin goes shopping, what are the trends…

Surrealist Fashion Film Promotions – Prada Animates 2008 Fall Collection (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) In a unique promotional twist, Prada presented its Fall 2008 collection with “Fallen Shadows,” a very surreal, quaint and sedate animated short film which was screened in front of a very exclusive crowd…

Desserts for Dogs – Yöghund Organic Frozen Yogurt (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) For the dog days of summer–and any other time your pooch deserves some–treat your pampered pooch to a gourmet frozen yogurt treat concocted specifically for dogs. Yöghund is 100% low fat organic probiotic…

Edible Mini Kitchen Sets – Rachael Ray’s 40th Birthday Cake (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Rachael Ray celebrated her 40th birthday on her talk show this week with a cake like no other. The 3’ x 2’ chocolate cake, which was created by Pink Cake Box of Denville, New Jersey, was an astonishingly…

401(k) Squared: Fish Bowl

Fish Bowl

Headline (Exterior): If someone’s not watching over your 401k, it won’t thrive either.
Subhead (Interior): A 401k plan is a living, breathing investment that requires constant attention and management to flourish.
Copy (Interior): When your 401k plan is bundled with other investments through an insurance provider or paycheck service, you simply don’t get that kind of personal service. 401k2 specializes in managing 401k plans full-time, designing programs to maximize returns for the business owner. You’ll work directly with the managing partner at 401k2 who will take the time and care to make a targeted plan and to keep it that way. Because we’re an independent advisor, we’re able to offer and recommend the products that are ideal for your specific business and situation – not a prepackaged, one-size-fits-all solution. Call us and we’ll explain more today. 401k2. We live and breathe this stuff.

This direct mail piece featured a live fish inside a box adorned with messaging.

Advertising Agency: LeeReedy, Denver, United States
Creative Director: Kelly Reedy
Art Directors: Kelly Reedy, Jack Schuler
Copywriter: Jamie Reedy
Published: June 2008

DumDums: Mystery Flavor

Mystery Flavor

Advertising Agency: Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA, USA
Art Director: Peter Kehr
Copywriter: Dan Kelly
Photographer: Bobby Prokenpek

DumDums: Banana

Banana

Advertising Agency: Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA, USA
Art Director: Peter Kehr
Copywriter: Dan Kelly
Photographer: Bobby Prokenpek

DumDums: Rootbeer

Rootbeer

Advertising Agency: Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA, USA
Art Director: Peter Kehr
Copywriter: Dan Kelly
Photographer: Bobby Prokenpek

Nagi Noda has passed away at the tender age of 35.

This is really upsetting news to me, Nagi Noda was a uniquely talented creative artist / designer / director and a talent we hadn’t even begun to know – you may recall her D&AD winning work for Japanese pop star Yuki in the video “sentimental journey” that was featured in the Saatchi new directors showcase of 2006. The exact cause of death has not been specified but it’s known that she has suffered ongoing complications after a car accident last year.

Yuki – “Sentimental Journey” – (2005) 5:00 (Japan)

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Celebrating Cereal and Consumerism – Iconic Images from Breakfast Foods (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Ryan Alexiev’s latest exhibition, The Land of 1000 cereals, showcases the Los Angeles-born artist’s uncanny knack of creating images of iconic figures using breakfast cereal.

Pamela Anderson, Larry King…

Orbiting Space Junk – Images of Earth’s Garbage Ring (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a series of computer-generated pictures depicting our planet surrounded by millions and million pieces of space junk.

Much like Saturn has rings, soon Earth…

Political Footwear – Sarah Palin Prefers Northface or Columbia, and People Actually Care (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Sarah Palin’s eyewear is all the rage on the web. In fact, Trend Hunter was featured on both CNN and FOX News regarding Palin’s fashion.  But what about her shoes? Will Sarah Palin’s shoe choice influence…

51 Red Carpet Underwear Secrets You Need to Know (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) While we ogle and admire celebrities for always managing to look stunning on the red carpet, we often don’t consider it’s more than the dress, hair and makeup that complete the look… there are a whole…

Social Networks for Beer Drinkers – BrewSocial (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Beer drinkers, rejoice–a beer garden just opened in the social network neighborhood, and there’s a stool reserved just for you. BrewSocial combines the online fun of social networking with the offline…

Mesmerizing Performance-Based Hobbies – Contact Juggling (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The mesmerizing hobby of contact juggling simply must be seen to be believed; it bears almost no resemblance to the standard sideshow novelty jugglers we’re used to seeing.

Rather than thin pins, rubber…

Travel Hot Spots – The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) In the middle of the desert near Darvaz, Turkmenistan, there is a giant hole in the ground that locals refer to as The Door To Hell. One look at this hot spot justifies this distinction.

As the story…

Edible Video Game Art – Super Mario Wedding Cake (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I imagine that this Super Mario Kart wedding cake was heartbreaking to cut despite the happiness of the occasion for which it was made.

The wedding cake itself is black chocolate cake filled with bittersweet…

Pretty People-Watching – Miami Citizens Voted Most Attractive (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) According to an online survey conducted by Travel + Leisure Magazine, if you’re looking for the most attractive individuals in the United States, Miami is the place to be.

Miami topped the Attractive…

Fierce Couture Stemwear – Ohne Titel at New York Fashion Week S/S 2009 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Some fierce shoes were shown by Ohne Titel at New York Fashion Week S/S 2009 as a collaboration with Italy shoewear designer Cesare Paciotti.

Ohne Titel, Alexa Adams and Flora Gill at the New York Fashion…