(TrendHunter.com) The Blackberry Storm isn’t the only invention named for or inspired by the weather–it’s just the latest. At Trend Hunter, we’ve noticed how widespread our fascination with the weather truly is, whether…
(TrendHunter.com) If you’re into hot Sarah Palin photos, you may be one of the same people who would want a Sarah Palin love doll.
It was really only a matter of time before Sarah Palin became the theme of some adult…
(TrendHunter.com) This is a simply brilliant idea that promotes Egypt and reading in one creative package. This translation combines the famous rabbit that wears fluffy clothes with the British Museum’s world-renowned expertise…
AIG was recently taken to task by the White House, Congress and Barack Obama for hosting a $440,000 conference that included expensive spa treatments for executives just days after the $85 billion federal bailout. Guess what? They’re going to hold another event and guess who’s paying it for it? You, me and your mama.
According to Bloomberg, the second event is to be held at Ritz-Carlton in California and is to help ‘motivate and educate’ about 150 independent agents the insurance.
AIG considered launching an ad campaign to explain its position. Thank god George Sard three PR consultant told them in an email message that it was “a really bad idea.”
You think M&C Saatchi New York, AIG’s agency of record, would want any piece of this? You guys are getting too twisted for advertising to mess around with. Who do you think we are – the tobacco industry? Note to the banking sector: You’ve been very very bad and no, we don’t want your war. Sorry. You’re riding solo on this one.
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(TrendHunter.com) For metropolian commuters, tourists and travelers, the subway is both a blessing and a curse. Riding the subway thwarts the street congestion caused by pedestrians, cyclists and cars, but the cramped quarters…
MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — Economically, it's starting to look like the 1930s, especially after Thursday's 678.9-point Dow drop. Socially, it seems like the 1980s, as Lehman Bros.' Richard Fuld channels Gordon Gekko of "Wall Street" and spa-pampered AIG execs evoke images of Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky, two infamous financiers of that decade's go-go-gone-bust era. Even shoulder pads are back in fashion. But nostalgia has its limits, as NBC is learning with its souped-up series "Knight Rider."
Our national debt–over the $10 trillion mark–is now greater than the machine constructed in 1989 to count it.
Wired says the digital dollar sign has been replaced with a cheaper, non-digital version to make room for the extra number.
(TrendHunter.com) For the first time, New York City is allowing the 42 Street shuttle train to be branded with a wrap of the car’s outside. The History Channel is promoting “Cities of the Underworld” and will wrap the subway…
Not too long ago, Photon bought Naked Communications aka the best looking agency in New York. The shop has done well by their new owners helping Photon to post record profits of $21.7 million. That’s a lot of bread.
Somehow, Naked seems to have a bit of the magic touch, which of course, puts the Tom Cruise video the shop posted a few months go into perspective (see above). You know Tommy-boy. He loves that magic-spooky-Scientology-hocus-pocus-stuff.
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LOS ANGELES (AdAge.com) — The Dow today plunged 7.3% to 8,579 points as frightened investors ran for the exits. This was the biggest one-day percent drop since the October 1987 crash (when the Dow plunged 22.6%). The Dow Jones Industrial Average is at its lowest point since 2003. Meanwhile, The Ad Age/Bloomberg AdMarket 50 tumbled 6.2% today, reaching its lowest point since 2003, as 39 of the index's 50 members — major marketers, media and agency firms — hit 52-week lows.
(TrendHunter.com) Ghost Robot has produced a fantastic street performance video directed by Joey Garfield for “Work it Out” by Rjd2. Garfield was named to the Cannes New Director’s showcase for this video.
Bill Shannon,…
(TrendHunter.com) The Mia Solano designers say they have the most inspired and captivating line of wedding dresses in the industry. I’m no expert, but it really would be hard to locate gowns that are prettier and more captivating…
I was just stumbling my way through YouTube and found the video above featuring Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad foaming at the mouth about the evils of America and Israel. Yeah, yeah. This is a re-run. Until you get to the end where the copy appears:
“Less fuel. Less money for terror. Switch to a Hybrid car.”
And then, the Honda logo. Yup-yup. The Honda logo. The car maker’s communications team will surely be calling up YouTube for removal in, oh, ten seconds or so, but here’s the thing… Shit! This is so much more interesting than most car ads. Also, why didn’t the person who made this spot use an American car maker? It would be so much more believable.
Tone this spot down, run it and GM might actually be able to move some vehicles using the awesome power of fear. Sure, sure there might be a few ethics questions there, but hell, GM needs sales. They need them now. A little advertising terrorism never hurt anyone. Beside, if fear can get George Bush reelected, then it can do almost anything.
What other products could use advertising terrorism in their copy to their advantage? Hmmm… how about – “Other toy companies use lead based products that have killed hundreds of children. At LeapFrog toys, we’re all natural.”
My copywriting is a bit shit on that but you get the idea. The comments section is open. I’ll take the reader with the best fear based slogan out for a beer. I promise.
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(TrendHunter.com) This illuminated USB aquarium comes complete with jellyfish to capture the imagination and will help to calm the stressed-out soul. Put it on your computer desk and gaze at the jellyfish to help you stay…
Agency/Location: STICK and MOVE, Philadelphia, PA;
Motto: Have conversations with people. Don’t talk at them. It’s a philosophy we call Conversationality.
Founded: 2005. By Jared Scott (Account Guy) and Steve O’Connell (Creative Guy). Both are Crispin Porter + Bogusky alums.
About: We actually see ourselves as less of an advertising agency and more of a brand architect. To us, advertising implies a few pieces of communication that have a limited shelf life. But a brand is something that lasts for years and years and has a momentous impact with people.”
Clients: Schwinn, Leatherman, vitaminwater, Powerade, Kimberly-Clark, TradeKing, Yakima, Advanta, T3, Simple
Something Fun: (in their words) Agency culture = 15 percent late nights + 25 percent highly-caffeinated beverages + 20 percent arguing + 20 percent jumping on grenades + 10 percent beer Fridays + 5 percent Fark.com + 5 percent “Shhh, we’re on a call with the client”. Did we mention that they’re also responsible for the Bionic Lobster? How dare we! (stickandmove dot com)
Send us your Boutique Call submissions at matt@mediabistro dot com.
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Here’s that P. Diddy-doo commercial I was ranting on about. It sucks. He sucks.
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(TrendHunter.com) All lovers of street art will adore this: A beautiful book by Stephan Doitschinoff’s who is known on the streets as Calma. This book proves that the street art scene is alive and kicking in the furthest…
(TrendHunter.com) This new super-small keyring digital camera is multitasking at its finest. It captures video, takes still shots and can function as a webcam.
Use it for an ultra-portable digital camera, a video conferences…
(TrendHunter.com) Certainly a lot of people will be looking for a Sarah Palin Halloween costume, but nothing could possibly embody Sarah Palin prejudices better than the “Sarah Palin Art Wig” by buddhagouda.
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