Credit Crunch TV Specials – Oprah Goes Thrifty, Tyra Does T-Shirts (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Oprah Winfrey is the golden child of product marketing. Oprah’s Book Club is guaranteed to launch the most obscure and unknown authors to fame (just ask James Frey). Perhaps one of the most anticipated…

Men are simple creatures. And proud of it.

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After being lectured at length by JC Penney’s “Beware of the Doghouse” video, we men could use a bit of empowerment these days. Stepping forward to remind us of our simple blessings is Goldstar, an Israeli beer that uses the tagline, “Thank God you’re a man.” Comparing the sexes in the areas of romance, wardrobe and urination, these flow charts were created by McCann Erickson Tel Aviv and posted over pub urinals. It’s no toilet soccer, but it’s still pretty sharp.

—Posted by David Griner

Lingerie For Pets – Sexy Chew Toy Trousseaus Your Canine Will Love to Tear Into (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It was only a matter of time before someone invented lingerie for pets. No, your pet doesn’t wear these bras and panties (thanks for small blessings). These bras and panties are stuffed and are designed…

Youth Defiant Magazine Covers – Christy Turlington Sizzles Again on W Magazine (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Christy Turlington will turn 40 in January, so what’s an oldie but a goodie do? She shows up on W magazine’s cover for January looking smokin’. Happy Birthday Christy!

Christy Turlington rejects the…

Agroservice: Termites

Termites

This summer, cut the wood of the termites’ food.
Termite pulverization promotion.

Advertising Agency: Paim Comunicação, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Creative Directors: Ismael Goli, Claudia Schroeder
Art Director / Illustrator: Fabio Piucco
Copywriter: Marcio Blank
Published: November 2008

Targetting Gay Youth for Awareness – ‘AIDS is Still a Big Deal’ Informative Webisodes (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) ‘AIDS is Still a Big Deal’ is an innovative web-based campaign that is a collaboration between NY Public Health professionals, New York University and three-time Emmy Award nominated LGBT series, ‘In The…

Hiltl Vegetarian Restaurant: Player, 3

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There’s a vegetarian in every football player.
Hiltl. The Vegetarian Caterer at Euro 2008.

Advertising Agency: Ruf Lanz
Creative Directors: Markus Ruf, Danielle Lanz
Copywriter: Torsten Maas
Art Director: Marcel Schlaefle

Hiltl Vegetarian Restaurant: Player, 2

Player, 2

There’s a vegetarian in every football player.
Hiltl. The Vegetarian Caterer at Euro 2008.

Advertising Agency: Ruf Lanz
Creative Directors: Markus Ruf, Danielle Lanz
Copywriter: Torsten Maas
Art Director: Marcel Schlaefle

Hiltl Vegetarian Restaurant: Player, 1

Player, 1

There’s a vegetarian in every football player.
Hiltl. The Vegetarian Caterer at Euro 2008.

Advertising Agency: Ruf Lanz
Creative Directors: Markus Ruf, Danielle Lanz
Copywriter: Torsten Maas
Art Director: Marcel Schlaefle

Cardboard Lamps – Corrugated ‘Scrap Lights’ Are A Very Bright Idea (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These ‘Scrap Lights’ from Greypants are made completely from recycled cardboard. The corrugations in the construction of the material allow for gaps in the shades where light can leak out, creating wild…

M&C Saatchi’s Kill List

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You know how it goes. You spend half the year pitching ideas, having the client say yes and then working on them until your fingers bleed. Before your ideas ever see the light of day, client kills them. Ugh.

M&C Saatchi Los Angeles has created a website of their killed campaigns as sort of holiday commiseration destination for staffers. Separated by month, visitors can view all of the work that was axed by some CMO. The site comes with the tag: “Here’s to the ones who dies so that others may live.”
God. I’m depressed.

More: The 2008 Creativity 50

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Raw And Uncut: Glum News From The Agencies

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We’ve gotten so much cringe worthy news today that we thought one post of bad news might be the best thing to do. These are all tips from our inbox raw and uncut. Hey. Read it if you want or keep your chin up and scroll down to other entries. Alright? Ready?

1. Peter Vega, Director of Print Operations, is being let go from David and Goliath.

2. 19 people were laid off from RPA

3. Sapient is desperately looking to keep Citibank – employees on the account are being shuffled or laid off.

4. WPP’s VML’s laid off 15% – – another round is coming as well…

5. PHD new york just let go of half the people working on discovery communications. maybe it’s a good idea. after all, discovery is in review.

6. Rapp is planning to announce serious layoffs just in time for the holiday on Monday as one of their largest accounts is about to leave…

7. A friend of mine just got canned from design works, BBDO.

To everyone, we feel you. So sorry.

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Current Events Parody Ads – eBay ‘Bush Shoe’ Ad Inspired by ‘Sock and Awe’ (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Throwing shoes at President Bush started as a protest, then it became news, then parody, then games, then protests again, and now it has become commercial. eBay has an ad that suggest you should use them…

Wardrobes as Sponsored Ads – ‘I Wear Your Shirt’ Turns Daily Fashion into Ad Space

(TrendHunter.com) Web designer, Jason Sadler, is offering up his daily wardrobe choices as advertising space with his ‘I Wear Your Shirt’ campaign.

In 2009, Sadler will wear a company’s shirt for one day every day of the…

How to Turn Twitter into an Ad Network In Three Easy Steps


Brands certainly take Twitter seriously; just ask Motrin. But while it's very useful in monitoring conversations about products, it isn't a medium for pushing out brand messages … or is it? What if certain Twitter users allowed marketers access to their feeds, and matched their user base with advertisers? Then, you have an ad network and a business model that could provide revenue for both Twitter and its users.

18 Child Families – Michelle & Jim Bob Duggar Welcome Girl #8 To The Duggar Family (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Duggar family just gave birth to their 18th child in an Arkansas hospital. Michelle Duggar, 42 and her husband, Jim Bob Duggar, have 10 sons and 8 daughters.

Anything over 5 children sounds ridiculous…

Dead doggy waiting for a walk / Mort de rire?

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THE ORIGINAL?
SKY Prima Fila – 2007
“Your home delivery movie”
Source : Adsoftheworld,
Agency : Forchets, Milano (Italy)
LESS ORIGINAL :
Comedy Central TV – 2008
“Humor home delivery”
Agency : Upgrade Budapest (Hungary)
Si c’est une copie il y a vraiment de quoi être mort de honte!

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Mythical Fashionvertising – Daydream Nation’s ‘Good Night Deer’ Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Mythical storytelling has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. Now, some modern companies have implemented the use of their own modern mythical stories to sell fashion. This is the case…

Gag Toilet Stickers – Decorative Decals for Loos Sure To Offend Your Mom (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These humorous toilet stickers add just a splash of interest to an otherwise fairly bland experience.

Send a message to your stinky bathroom buddy with the gas mask sticker, or to that male in your household…