SmashLab in Vancouver had some fun coming up with ways to educate visitors to Northern British Columbia. BTW, here’s an example of me defying the good advice given in the ad above.
We reported late last night on a rumor we’d heard that indicated McCann Erickson Detroit recently won the XM account — as in like, yesterday or something. We can’t be sure about the timing, but the tip was clear on the win.
Being the honorable journalists we are, we contacted McCann Erickson Detroit, in hopes of reaching out to CEO Gary Neel, who was apparently the only person capable of answering our question: Did McCann win the XM account?
Recall: XM went up for review with incumbent Campbell Ewald hoping to bring the client back home. We reported that info back in early September.
Neel refrained from making comment. But wtf man? Couldn’t you like, give us a sign. Fix your tie, or something!
More: “Exclusive: GM/OnStar to Campbell Ewald; XM in Review (Our Spy Says They Already Lost)“
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AdAge.com) — ABC has refused to run a TV spot from Al Gore's We Campaign that criticizes the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by oil companies on lobbyists and advertising campaigns in an attempt to "block clean energy."
Air New Zealand has utilized a novel advertising approach: Involve your staff in the action. They haven’t just placed their best-looking flight attendants in front of a camera–in this video, you’ll see…
(TrendHunter.com) One of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks, the Sears Tower, is set to receive an eco-friendly makeover. The skyscraper has already cut its energy usage in half, but plans are in the works to utilize…
(TrendHunter.com) Strangely enough, there has been a fair bit of creativity using meat. We have seen everything from household objects suitable for carnivores to hats made of meat which actually became internet smash hits.…
(TrendHunter.com) How did Holly Madison, at 28, deal with 82-year-old Hugh Hefner? That’s way past senile, and considering she still wants to be a mom, it was about time Holly Madison realized the age gap between her and…
UPDATE: Apparently, GSD&M dropped out because they won some other financial services biz. What that is? Still, no idea. Stay tuned, please. Merci.
Financial advisory firm Edward Jones has skated into the final round of their creative and media review. Named in 2004, incumbent Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners in New York is defending. They are up against Cramer-Krasselt, Chicago (now what did we say about C-K keeping it real?) and TM Advertising, Dallas.
According to Adweek, for some reason Greed, Sex, Drugs & Money, as well as Carmichael Lynch withdrew. No clue as to why. Anyone? (superspyin at gmail dot com) GSD&M is also engaged in the pitch for Home Depot and Sherwin-Williams. Maybe they’re just too busy. Creative director Mark Taylor must be working his ass off.
More: GSD&M’s Fires CD over E-Mail Scandal
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(TrendHunter.com) Australian photographer Magdalena Bors creates magical and scenic vistas using only household items and then captures them in photos.
The beauty is in the detail, and the artist bases the pieces in her…
(TrendHunter.com) Survivor Gabon will pit 18 contestants against each other in physical as well as social extremes. Survivor Gabon, which was filmed in North Africa, aired yesterday, and to build on the excitement, we thought…
DraftFCB is folding Rivet into Lowe London. Nokia is Rivet London’s biggest account. The shop has been handling retail and below-the-line work for the brand. As the brand goes into review on its global sponsorship and trade marketing businesses, DraftFCB is shoring up their chances.
DraftFCB, Rivet and Lowe shops in New Zealand have already merge. The so-called “global boutique” ain’t so global anymore. Who’s next? Chicago or New York? Hmm… if you’re George Parker you’d say Chicago most definitely.
More: Two by Four/Chicago Takes It Down A Notch
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(TrendHunter.com) Air New Zealand has utilized a novel advertising approach: Involve your staff in the action. They haven’t just placed their best-looking flight attendants in front of a camera–in this video, you’ll see…
(TrendHunter.com) You only need one finger to play on the Tuttuki Bako, a toy game box available in Japan. Stick your finger in the hole on the side and a digital replica of your digit is then displayed. You can then wriggle…
(TrendHunter.com) The 2008 presidential election has attracted a lot of attention, most notably for the fashion ensembles sported by Barack and Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin and Cindy McCain. In no other election has fashion…
I don’t care about your politics, but come on… this is pretty good.
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NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — If you see a Victoria's Secret ad immediately following a scene that mentions the brand during an upcoming broadcast of "What Women Want," that's no coincidence. Turner Entertainment's TNT and TBS are about to embark on a series of on-air ad experiments pairing commercials with contextually relevant scenes in movies and, eventually, original series.
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Ever the vigilant social commentator, Louis Black rarely fails to tell it like it is.
More: “ABC Says No To Gore’s Ad“
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(TrendHunter.com) The new Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is online now in its entirety. It contains totally amazing and out-of-reach options, but it is always good to window shop and dream.
For example, you get the chance…
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