$100,000 Empowerment Portraits – Warren Buffet Painting to Benefit Girls Inc (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Warren Buffet may not be the first person to be the subject of priceless artwork, he’s no George Costanza, after all. But recently, a painting of Buffet sold for $100,000 on eBay, with the proceeds going…

Bruce Lee plays Ping Pong for Nokia

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Nokia China has released an impressive video of Bruce Lee playing ping pong with nun chucks. I think this is the first ‘viral’ I’ve seen coming out of China. Be sure to check out the beautifully crafted website as well.

Anatomical Espresso Cups – Caffeinated Dishware by Joep van Lieshout

(TrendHunter.com) These cups are based on a study of how caffeine affects your body. This really strong creative concept is an example of intellectual design that rules.

They were part of a PR stunt from Illy in conjunction…

Tea Turf Wars – Boyz in the Hillz for Smirnoff Ice (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Last year, we featured a viral video campaign for Smirnoff Ice Raw Tea that featured a fake New England preppy rap group’s music video.

In an attempt to top the success of that video, Smirnoff Ice created…

Shrimp Stroganoff Casserole Takes Top Prize In Kraft Casserole Challenge

As shoppers skip the specialty cheese aisle and look for something more affordable, it’s a good time to be Velveeta.

According to Promo Magazine, Kraft executed a timely value-themed promotion, the Kraft Casserole Challenge, where five bloggers competed to make recipes that feed eight people for $20 or less.

Suburban Bliss, Miss Zoot, Confessions of an Apron Queen, My Wooden Spoon and Livin’ With Me! all put their best dish forward, with My Wooden Spoon taking honors for her Shrimp Stroganoff Casserole.

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The bloggers “all have strong followings so we have encouraged them to blog about their recipes,” said Sherina Smith, brand manager for Velveeta.

A winning casserole recipe was featured in yesterday’s free standing inserts and Velveeta in-store displays will promote casseroles in the third and fourth quarter.

Global Sailboat Regattas – The Volvo Ocean Race (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Every three years, the most cutting-edge sailboats in the world circumnavigate the globe in the Volvo Ocean Race.

This past weekend, the teams arrived in Chochin, India for their second of ten stops.…

Real Life Cinderella Shoes – Glass Designs by Asa Jungnelius (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) How adorable are those blue glass Cinderella shoes? Unfortunately, they’re unwearable, but I would love to have them standing on a pillar in my house.

Åsa Jungnelius is the glass artist that created…

Edgy Aerobic Ads – American Apparel’s Most Striking Adverts

Their clothes are awesome and the shop a must-visi,t but the adverts for American Apparel have recently come onto my radar too. Via Trend Hunter of course!

The very 80s inspired, aerobics-style ads include…

Isle Chic – Islands of the World Fashion Week in Nassau (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The ‘Islands of the World Fashion Week’ in Nassau, Bahamas, featured a wide array of styles from designers representing islands like Cuba, Fiji, Barbados, the Bahamas and more.

Stylish swimsuit cover-ups,…

Movie Themed Ice Sculptures – Frozen Harry Potter and Dumbledore (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In November, the Bruges Annual Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival in Belgium began featuring Harry Potter and Dumbeldore ice sculptures, as well as other magical icons, in a frozen fantasy world.

Sculptors…

Fox’s ’24: Redemption’ Doesn’t Win Back All Former ’24’ Viewers


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — After a lackluster November sweeps, the broadcasters put on their Sunday best, with music and movie specials joining NBC's "Sunday Night Football" and CBS's "60 Minutes." Everything, it seemed, was big. Except, that is, where it most counted — in the cumulative Nielsen ratings.

Mini Universal Remotes – The 4-in-1 Keychain Buddy (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This versatile little keychain buddy is a perfect combination of a universal TV remote control, a flashlight and a bottle opener.

Since it’s tiny in size (66mm x 44mm x 10mm), you can just attach it…

Box-Office Pulse: Blood Lust Runs Hot

“Twilight” took a giant bite out of the North American box office over the weekend, selling an estimated $70.6 million in tickets.

Yo Sushi: Yo To Go

Yo To Go

Japan comes to you.

Creative Director / Art Director: Callebaut Ken

Hip Eco Ads to Target Teens – MTV Switch

I am all for great green news and initiatives to save the environment. This one is marvelous. 

MTV International Networks launched a global advertising campaign called MTV Switch, which speaks to young…

Paranoia Theftvertising – ‘Unmask the Truth’ Implies Everyone’s a Crook (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) ‘Unmask the Truth’ is a print campaign ad created by Lowe Adverting Agency for OKAMI which is, I guess, some sort of financial institution located in Thailand.

The strong and shocking images seem to…

For Laid-Off Journalists, Free Blog Accounts

It’s a long way from $700 billion, but the media start-up Six Apart is introducing its own economic bailout plan for bloggers and journalists.

Crem Helado: Castle Dracula

Castle Dracula

Join Dracula’s Castle, find the hidden games and win. If you dare..

Advertising Agency: Netbangers, Bogota, Colombia
Creative Directors: Camilo Ramirez, Daniel Lacorazza
Illustrator: Gina Rodriguez
Copywriter: Camilo Ramirez
Animation VFX: Camilo Ramirez, Andrea Salazar
Developers: Nicolas Restrepo, Luis Sanchez
Released: September 2008

Nokia: String

String

The easier way.
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Art Director / Illustrator: jinyang
Published: October 2008

Superstar Photoshop Contests – Join Britney Spears’ Circus (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Britney Spears and her management are giving fans the chance to join in the fun of her album release on December 2 by showcasing their ‘Circus’ skills.

The contest is a collaboration between Britney.com…