Photorealistic Pencil Sketches – Pinched Flesh Drawings by Cath Riley Look Too Real (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These stunning photograph-quality pinched flesh pencil drawings are the work of artist Cath Riley.

The results of Riley’s masterful skills with a pencil are so impressive that it is hard to believe that…

Holiday firm promises ‘chav-free breaks’ with no Britney

LONDON – An activity travel company has emailed customers a list of names that are not likely to appear on one of its “chav-free” holidays, including Britney, Chantelle and Dazza, in a controversial drive designed to appeal to the middle classes.

President Obama’s US digital agency appointed by UK anti-racist group

LONDON – Blue State Digital, the US digital marketing agency behind President Barack Obama’s acclaimed online election campaign, has been appointed by a group fighting the British National Party’s attempt to win seats in the European parliament elections this June.

Independent titles up for grabs as IN&M seeks debt relief

LONDON – Sir Tony O’Reilly’s Independent News & Media has effectively put its Independent titles up for sale after pledging to dispose of “any loss-making businesses” as part of a drastic financial overhaul.

See-Through Menswear – Romain Kremer’s Clear Plastic Couture For Fall 2009 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Environmental groups all over the world would throw a collective hissy fit if they saw French fashion designer Romain Kremer’s plastic-themed Fall 2009 collection.

Crossing the boundary of gender identification,…

MCSL Child Sponsorship Programme: Street Kid

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Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Creative Director: Asanka Ilamperuma
Art Directors: Roshan Quintus, Rishini Jayasinghe
Copywriter: Manoshi de Silva

Last Day How to Succeed: Just for fun

Nabina Ghosh sent us this one, a good example of funny advertising

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Spontex

Credits:
Advertised brand: Spontex Moppets
Advert title(s): “Kitchen”
Translation of headline to English: Maximum absorption.
Advertising Agency (Name, City, Country): TBWA\ Barcelona.
Creative Director: Ramon Sala, Juank Espejo, Fer Garcia
Art Director: Jordi Rins, Anna Torner
Copywriter: Aureli Nieto, Eduard Garcia
Photographer: Ramón Serrano
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Published/Released (Month, Year): January 2009

Obama Street Art – Innovative Ways to Show Political Support With A Spray Can (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These are some brilliant, topical pieces of street art, examples of artists taking to the streets to show their support for politics and world leaders. The large-scale Warhol President Lincoln example…

Shredded Male Leggings – Sci-Fi Warrior Fashion at Gareth Pugh Fall 2009 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Young British designer Gareth Pugh further cemented his reputation as the hottest thing in fashion these days with the debut of his first men’s collection in Paris.

Even Delphine Arnault, the heiress…

Coke Zero Debuts New Ad at Super Bowl XLIII

Troy PolamaluFrom Mean Joe Greene to Mean Troy is what fans can expect from this new Coke Zero ad set to appear at the Super Bowl. Starring Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu, the first 12 seconds of the new Coke Zero spot are certain to cause double-takes as they mimic the look of the original ad.

The scene opens with Polamalu limping down a tunnel to the locker room, followed closely by a young fan who offers an ice-cold Coke Zero to his battered hero. All similarities end there as the action takes a surprising turn to humorously reinforce that with Coke Zero, it’s possible to have “Real Coke Taste and Zero Calories.”

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Turkish Funk for the Urban Punk


So I was watching TV last week when a commercial for EA Games' "Skate 2" came on the tube. The first thing I hear is the unmistakable guitar riff from "Ince Ince" by Turkish folk singer Selda Bağcan.

Why I’m Starting a Business in a Recession


Being an entrepreneur is in my hard wiring. I've had my own business since 1981. Believe me, it's not for everyone. You have to be the kind of person who not only can tolerate, but also loves, risk.

Rookies Eager to Play in Super Bowl

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — The Super Bowl has long been a roost dominated by big names such as Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch, FedEx and General Motors. In 2009, that pecking order could be upended by a group of lesser knowns ranging from breakfast-on-the-go chain Denny's to flower-delivery service Teleflora.

Taking Digital Experiences Beyond the PC


Perhaps I just need a break from reading and talking about Facebook and Twitter, but I'm getting more interested in the potential connections of digital environmental experiences and how brands can use them as more than just a one-off in a shopping mall, an SMS-driven promotion or — don't hate me — yet-another big idea for Times Square.

ABC Wins With ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — Sunday night network schedules used to be defined by movies of the week and miniseries, often to maximum audience effect. Now it's sitcoms, dramas, reality TV and action from the gridiron that make up the grid. ABC won the night with three hours of reality TV and one repeat drama over a first-run Hallmark Hall of Fame movie on CBS and part one of an NBC miniseries.

Ação para promover adoção de cães na saída do cinema

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Neste último final de semana, promotores da UIPA (União Internacional Protetora dos Animais) realizaram uma simpática ação para comover as pessoas em relação a adoção de cães abandonados.

Nenhum lugar melhor do que a saída do cinema, onde as pessoas tinham acabado de assistir o filme “Marley & Eu“.

Eles distribuíram várias esculturas de bexiga em formato de cachorro. Nelas vinha a seguinte mensagem impressa: “Achou o cachorrinho do filme fofo? A UIPA também tem vários filhotes para serem adotados – www.uipa.org.br“.

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A ação foi realizada no sábado e no domingo, nas sessões noturnas do Espaço Unibanco, no Shopping Frei Caneca.

Criação da agência Fischer América.

Recruiting Top Talent in a Downturn


Things have changed. Stability and job security are now more important than perks and compensation. But that doesn't mean it's an employer's market.

Facebook Is Too Crowded and Your Analytics Aren’t Up to Snuff

It's always tough to fly in the face of popular opinion, and right now social media is the sacred cow of the marketing community. Show any skepticism and you may incite the masses.

UIPA | Marley Eu

A UIPA (União Internacional Protetora dos Animais) realizou uma simpática e pertinente ação na saida do filme “Marley & Eu”, no último fim de semana.

Balões em forma de cachorro traziam a mensagem “Achou o cachorro do filme fofo? A UIPA também tem vários filhotes para serem adotados – www.uipa.org.br”.

A criação é da Fischer América.

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UIPA Marley Eu

| Enviada pelos criadores Melissa Pottker e Ronaldo Tavares