As Newspapers Cut Costs, a Thinning of the Guard Among Albany’s Press Corps

The journalistic exodus raises questions about whether politicians and special interests in Albany will be given the scrutiny they merit.

Advertising: A Push to Curb the Casual Use of Ugly Phrases

A public service campaign from the Advertising Council will focus for the first time ever on a social issue of concern to gays and lesbians, focusing on teenagers.

Recreating Magazine Covers – Halle Berry Is Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive, 75th Anniversary (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Halle Berry is named the “Sexiest Woman Alive” in the November 2008 issue of Esquire, a title that was held by Megan Fox. Photographed by Cliff Watts, Halle Berry recreates the Bill Clinton Esquire cover…

Eau Couture – Evian Teams With Jean Paul Gaultier

Evian continues their foray into the world of couture with their launch of Jean Paul Gaultier branded water bottles.

Last year for Paris Fashion Week Evian partnered with Christan Lacroix to release…

Burning Info into Food – The Electrolux Scan Toaster (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) I’ve seen a lot of innovative kitchen gadgets, but the Electrolux Scan Toaster is seriously near the top of the list when it comes to crazy home innovation. It actually burns information from the internet…

17 Examples of Offensive PR

In a world full of marketing clutter, some ad agencies argue that the best way to get your product noticed is to be as offensive as possible.

This can come be achieved in many ways, from being grotesque…

Pressure Is on to Recycle Water Filters

Some advertisements for tap water filters are being lampooned by people who point out these filters cannot be recycled, at least in the United States.

Hot Plates of the Future – Electrolux Cooking Tiles (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) When it comes to innovations in cooking, Electrolux is clearly ahead of the curve. One of their most recent inventions is the Electrolux Cooking tile.

The stackable, brightly coloured tiles could just…

Water-Only Bars – The Melbourne Smart Water Bar

When Melbourne, Australia issued a 2 am curfew for establishments that served liquor, a lot of partiers were pretty bummed down under, but Spring Valley saw an opportunity.

The vitamin-enriched beverage…

Eau Couture – Evian Teams With Jean Paul Gaultier (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Evian continues their foray into the world of couture with their launch of Jean Paul Gaultier branded water bottles.

Last year for Paris Fashion Week Evian partnered with Christan Lacroix to release…

Credit Crunch Business Profanity – The Economist September 2008 Spoof

By now we’re used to seeing vulgarity on news stands, but what if the Economist published something as profane as this spoof magazine cover? The mock September 27, 2008 issue reads nothing more than “Oh…

Politicians are Future Substitute for Endorsements

With all the investments placed by aspiring politicians vying for public office, losing is something they would really hate. But are they really losing anything after all the smoke has cleared and a new public official or president has been proclaimed? I beg to say a big “NO”!

Why you may ask? Well for one, they have made a niche for themselves in the advertising sector. Losing for a seat in public office may be devastating but as far as earning more, look towards the future. Most companies will be looking for future endorsers and considering their exposure and level of participation in these commercials, it is apparent that they are a wise choice as far as getting a familiar face to endorse current and upcoming products.

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Is Your Snazzy New Site Cloaked in Invisibility?


Why is it that so many bleeding-edge, ultra-cool websites — products in and of themselves — are designed to be invisible to search engines and ultimately potential customers?

Skeletal Street Art – Anatomically Correct Graffiti (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) People are too quick to dismiss street artists as rebellious, out of hand vandalists, but this collection of biology-inspired images shows they really know their stuff when it comes to anatomically correct…

Water-Only Bars – The Melbourne Smart Water Bar (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) When Melbourne, Australia issued a 2 am curfew for establishments that served liquor, a lot of partiers were pretty bummed down under, but Spring Valley saw an opportunity.

The vitamin-enriched beverage…

Diamonds for Dogs – Nordstrom Targets Spoiled Puppies (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Nordstrom wants you to stay in their store and shop for every member of the family, and these days, a lot of Americana’s include their pets as kin. With the credit crunch looming, this Christmas will be…

Drunk E-Mail Prevention Tools – Google Mail Goggles

(TrendHunter.com) Google released a VERY useful new feature for their Gmail users which prevents them from sending embarrassing late-night emails. You know those ones you regret in the morning, we have all been there, and…

Desire For Luxury Cars Despite Credit Crunch – Fantasy Auto Searches Spiking (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Fantasy car shopping may be taking over Main Street as Wall Street continues to drive the car market into a funk.

September was brutal for the luxury car market, but AutoTrader.com reported that their…

ASA bans Oasis “Cactus Kid”

LONDON – Coca-Cola has been ordered by advertising watchdogs to pull the “Cactus Kid” commercials for its Oasis soft drink brand after complaints that they condoned teenage sex and suggested the drink was a substitute for water.

$64 Million Pirates – Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean 4 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Johnny Depp is set to become the highest paid actor ever as he has been offered $64 million upfront to reprise his role as the lovable cad, Captain Jack Sparrow. After all, no one else will do. Johnny…