Trading Car Keys for a Soda – Pepsi Ads Feature Bizarre Barters

I love this fun French Pepsi ad campaign by CLM BBDO. The ads play off the concept that people will give you just about anything in exchange for a can of Pepsi.

Allowing a teenager take over lifeguard…

37 Solar Inventions to Fight Global Warming (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) One of the easiest ways to fight global warming is by implementing clean power sources, and photovoltaic solar cells are an increasingly popular choice on this list. After all, sunlight is free, abundant…

Trading Car Keys for a Soda – Pepsi Ads Feature Bizarre Barters (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I love this fun French Pepsi ad campaign by CLM BBDO. The ads play off the concept that people will give you just about anything in exchange for a can of Pepsi.

Allowing a teenager take over lifeguard…

Standard Bank Chip & Pin: Thief

Thief

If only they we’re this easy to spot.
Standard Bank’s Chip & PIN technology gives you the power to protect
yourself from the criminals who might not look like criminals.

Advertising Agency: TBWA Tequila\ Johannesburg, South Africa
Creative Director: Justin Wright
Art Director: Justin Wright
Copywriter: David Edworthy
Photographer: Chris Saunders
Published: October 2008

Standard Bank Chip & Pin: Convict

Convict

If only they we’re this easy to spot.
Standard Bank’s Chip & PIN technology gives you the power to protect
yourself from the criminals who might not look like criminals.

Advertising Agency: TBWA Tequila\ Johannesburg, South Africa
Creative Director: Justin Wright
Art Director: Justin Wright
Copywriter: David Edworthy
Photographer: Chris Saunders
Published: October 2008

Standard Bank Chip & Pin: Cat Burglar

Cat Burglar

If only they we’re this easy to spot.
Standard Bank’s Chip & PIN technology gives you the power to protect
yourself from the criminals who might not look like criminals.

Advertising Agency: TBWA Tequila\ Johannesburg, South Africa
Creative Director: Justin Wright
Art Director: Justin Wright
Copywriter: David Edworthy
Photographer: Chris Saunders
Published: October 2008

Futuristic Shiny Fashion – Balenciaga Spring 2009 RTW Sparkles in Paris (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Maybe Hayden Panettiere was on to something with her sequined outfit at Declare Yourself’s ‘Domino Effect’ party in Hollywood, as Balenciaga debuted a dazzling ready-to-wear collection rich with sparkling…

Interspecies Animal Adoptions – 6 Unusual Surrogate Mothers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If these images don’t melt your heart, then shame on you. Jeremy, Ayman and Sixty, I am talking to you! These two white tiger cubs were born during a hurricane and had to be separated from their mother…

83 Pieces of Eco-Friendly Home Decor – For Spreading Stimulus Package Green (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) With another stimulus package reportedly up for discussion in the House of Representatives, it’s time to think about how you’ll spread some of that green around; our hope is that you invest at least some…

NFL Network Gets a Lift From Ruling

The F.C.C. has ordered administrative hearings in the N.F.L.’s programming dispute with Comcast about placing the NFL Network on its digital cable package.

Scene Stealer: A DreamWorks Deal Could Rock Universal’s Boat

Just as NBC Universal has gained record profitability, a DreamWorks deal could create a disruption at the studio.

47 Ways to Prepare for Hurricane Norbert (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) In the wake of news that Hurricane Norbert is getting ready to hit the Pacific Coast, it’s time for left coasters to batten down the hatches. If we’ve learned anything from Hurricane Katrina, Gustav, Fay,…

Quit In Style for Young Guns

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Young Guns have added a new category this year entitled “The Craft of Quitting” and put together a site to house the submissions. It’s best explained with their press release.

“The site calls on employees with a grudge to bear to dream up inventive ways to quit. Ideas already posted on the site include cultivating maggots in your boss’ desk drawer; corroding their collection of industry trophies; spray painting gold ‘up yours’ symbols on their office door – a fresh interpretation of the ‘golden handshake’ – or freezing the secretary’s goldfish bowl.”

You’d want to make sure you don’t actually follow through with most of these as the industry is quite small and it’s going to be tough times soon for some.

Here’s a few that have been seeded by Young Guns. Surprisingly all Vimeo instead of Youtube?

Deep Fried from Sam on Vimeo.

The Finger from Gomez on Vimeo.

What sh*t from poobandit on Vimeo.

Lock Down 2 from mister.richie1 on Vimeo.

There’s also a bunch of text only and image submissions on the site. The campaign is by Droga5 Sydney. I think Matty from there has been working on the Young Guns stuff for a while now.

60 Yacht and Boating Innovations (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Luxury yachts are a must-have when you reach the level of the super wealthy. When the rich want to travel the seas, there are plenty of lavish floating homes to choose from. Wally, Porsche and Ferrari…

Earphones Made of Braided Hair – Limi Feu S/S 09 Hairphones (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve featured a few freaky innovations made of hair, but human hair headphones are certainly a first for Trend Hunter.

Instead of a traditional black strap and ear covers, these headphones from the…

Butterfly-Inspired Cars – The Nissan Teana Birdwing Concept (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This Nissan Teana concept is freakishly cool. Everything about the car is supposed to remind you of a butterfly. Why the butterfly was used to model a car, I have no idea, but I can’t argue with the results.…

Anti-Hockey Mom Movements – Flyers Fans Say “Puck You Palin” (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) With Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin dropping the puck at the Philadelphia Flyers season opener on Saturday night, a ‘Puck You Palin’ movement has started by anti-Sarah Palin Philadelphia Flyers fans.…

In Shift, Wal-Mart Puts Focus Back on Private-Label Growth

BATAVIA, Ohio (AdAge.com) — After de-emphasizing private label for more than a year, Wal-Mart Stores is looking to ramp up its program by adding package-goods marketing talent, and the move could present a substantial new challenge to marketers who rely on the world's biggest retailer as the economy worsens.

Bold Blond Fashions – David and Phillipe Blond Spring 2009 Collection (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) David and Phillipe Blond’s Spring 2009 collection reflects the sparkle and glitz of the New York City nightclubs. There was little boring black on this runway, fashions were comprised mostly of bright…

Interactive 3D Tourist Info – Helsinki CityWall (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Most city tourist information is boring, two-dimensional and not interactive at all; the CityWall in Helsinki, however, is a notable exception to this rule. The CityWall is a giant multi-touch interactive…