Incredibly Weird Hidden Ads – “Open At Own Risk” by Nokia

Nokia has rolled out an unconventional promotional site called Open At Own Risk that features a video which Nokia calls, “The Weirdest Clip Ever Made.”

“Within this box lies one of the greatest secrets…

Virgin Radio rebrands as Absolute Radio

LONDON – Virgin Radio will be rebranded Absolute Radio, the name of part of the consortium that bought the station from SMG earlier this year.

3D Glasses Inspired Fashion – Blue/Red Anaglyph Style (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The magical powers of blue/red 3D glasses never cease to amaze me.  How DO those things make a movie stand off the screen?

This season designers remember the magic, and blue/red combos are turning up…

Virtual Reality RC Cars – The VTS Camera Car (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This car is so cool, some people say that once you put on the visor, you never want to take it off.

The gadget that even James Bond would dream about is called the VTS (Vision Tracking System) Camera…

Coca-Cola Tests High-Capacity Fountain

AJC: Coca-Cola is testing a new fountain that can dispense more than 100 beverages due to highly concentrated ingredients.

Recruiting Viral YouTube Stars – Bonds Commercial Stars Freestyler (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The new Bonds underwear commercial stars an Australian YouTuber who became a star for his skills and tricks with soccer balls.

Kane’s YouTube account is full of videos of him busting all sorts of cool…

Incredibly Weird Hidden Ads – “Open At Own Risk” by Nokia (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Nokia has rolled out an unconventional promotional site called Open At Own Risk that features a video which Nokia calls, “The Weirdest Clip Ever Made.”

“Within this box lies one of the greatest secrets…

Olympians as Funny Admen – Michael Phelps’ Rosetta Stone Ad

We all know that Michael Phelps is a superb athlete but did you know he could be funny too?  His ad for Rosetta Stone, the language tutoring company, shows his sense of comedic timing.

He may not win…

60’s USB Microphones – For Retro Skype Serenades? (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Some people really just have a thing for retro. If you are one of them, this USB microphone is perfect for you.

This 1960s USB microphone uses radio-frequency identification; no wires are used. The…

Farm scoops Freesat creative account

LONDON – Farm has picked up the above-the-line account for Freesat, free digital satellite service backed by ITV and the BBC.

VP Babygates – Did Sarah Palin Fake Pregnancy for her Teen Daughter? (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) For Sarah Palin, John Cain’s newly appointed Vice Presidential running mate, the media scrutiny is only just beginning. Daily Kos.com recently came out with a long and intriguing post (with follow-up)…

Olympians as Funny Admen – Michael Phelps’ Rosetta Stone Ad (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) We all know that Michael Phelps is a superb athlete but did you know he could be funny too?  His ad for Rosetta Stone, the language tutoring company, shows his sense of comedic timing.

He may not win…

Rehab Backlashes – David Duchovny Punished for Sex Addiction (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) While rehab and DUIs have helped the careers of many Hollywood ‘IT’ girls, actor David Duchovny is facing a bit of a backlash after his entry to rehab for sex addiction. Fashion retailers Johnston & Murphy…

Photobombing Politicians – Obama, Biden, Their Wives + Woman on Floor (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Joe Biden and their wives got photobombed! They had stopped for a quiet breakfast (yeah, right) at the Yankee Kitchen restaurant in Boardman, Ohio recently.

As they chit-chatted,…

Jazz FM hires Folder Media for social marketing duties

LONDON – Jazz FM has appointed radio development outfit Folder Media to handle its online and e-mail marketing activity.

Titan launches copywriting contest for massive billboard

LONDON – Titan Outdoor is launching what it terms “the biggest copywriting competition in the world” to promote the creative potential of its latest rail format, the Euston Broadside.

‘Loose Women’ cleared over Joan Rivers outburst

LONDON – ITV1 daytime show ‘Loose Women’ has escaped censure from Ofcom over a swearing incident involving American comedian Joan Rivers.

Mogull given chief operating officer role by BBC

LONDON – Kerstin Mogull has been appointed to the newly created role of chief operating officer of BBC Future Media and Technology, the division responsible for new media projects.

Craft launches fashion magazine

LONDON – Distill, the new international bi-monthly fashion magazine from Craft Publishing, launched today with a host of celebrity writers.

Jazz FM uses social networking to promote relaunch

LONDON – Digital radio specialist Folder Media has been hired to handle the online marketing for Jazz FM ahead of its relaunch next month.