The Equation Of Advertising Greats

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Tip of the hat to Adrants for finding this wonderful ad for Ontario College of Art & Design. The print work features a complex formula that lays out the greats and elements that make up the business of advertising. Didn’t you know that Ridley Scott over Annie Lebovitz over Abbot + Lubar + Droga x Seth Godin and a few other things will equal a Executive Masters in Design? Duh.
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FT prepares to cut 80 staff

LONDON – The Financial Times group is planning to make up to 80 people redundant across its global operations.

The Entrenched World Of Advertising

Video of Cyrus Mehri at the press conference the other day. “They are an industry where favoritism rules the day and merit is cast aside.”

This impending lawsuit is one to keep your eye on. “In the the coming weeks, the NAACP will ask advertisers to pressure the holding company agencies they employ to fundamentally change their approach to hiring, retaining and promoting black staffers” according to Adweek.

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Inside R/GA: The Pics

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Last week when we sneaked into R/GA here in Manhattan, we managed to snap a few pics, discreetly. OK well, maybe we asked permission first, since we’d like to be asked back for a shoot or something…hint. Anywho, click continued to see the photos! Check out that front gate &#151 the shop is a veritable Ft. Knox, with no fewer than three locked doors to get through before you’re “inside”.

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Tories produce ad attacking Labour ‘debt crisis’

LONDON – Euro RSCG has produced a high-profile ad campaign for the Conservative Party, highlighting Labour’s “debt crisis”.

Arbitron appoints successor to chief executive Steve Morris

NEW YORK – Arbitron has appointed Michael Skarzynski to succeed long-term chief executive Steve Morris, who will retain his role as chairman.

Bonamy Finch expands research team

LONDON – Analytics specialist Bonamy Finch has appointed Lindsay Wright as associate director in its research team and Giselle Hillman as analysis manager.

Aldi launches travel website

LONDON – Discount retailer Aldi has started offering customers holiday deals to various beach, ski and city destinations.

MINI John Cooper Works: Gun

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This MINI John Cooper Works ad was placed in the Obrigado Magazine, a quarterly magazine that themes each edition (available at Vida e Cafe). This edition’s theme was Wild Wild West. Agency : Black River FC South Africa

Advertising Agency: Black RiverFC, South Africa
Executive Creative Director: Ahmed Tilly
Creative Director: Ahmed Tilly
Art Director: Justin Joshua
Copywriter: Dave Topham
Agency Producer: Hilary Simpson
Assistant Producer: Lumka Sidzumo
Illustrator: Luma Studios

AOL launches its third core business

LONDON – AOL is continuing its global restructuring, unveiling the creation of MediaGlow, which will house its publishing businesses.

Publiteca

Inaugurado há duas semanas, o blog espanhol Publiteca é um espaço dedicado a compartilhar eBooks relacionados a publicidade, marketing, comunicação e internet, tudo sob licença Creative Commons. São mais de 30 até o momento.

Alguns títulos interessantes: “The New Rules of Viral Marketing”, “Using Twitter for Business”, “Let’s Talk – Social Media for Small Business”, entre outros. Faça o download, leia e compartilhe suas opiniões.

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Webisodes da Honda estréiam hoje na internet

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Em tempos onde todos culpam a crise econômica sobre algo que está dando errado, a Honda dos EUA decidiu “reinventar” otimizando seu orçamento. Para isso, lança hoje (12/01/2009), na internet, três curtas-metragens que mais se parecem comerciais de TV, mas são, na verdade, micro-documentários com depoimentos, entrevistas e imagens exclusivas da montadora, sempre exaltando os valores da empresa.

A série de webisodes (episódios na web) carrega o mesmo slogan da campanha mundial da marca, “The Power of Dreams“, “O Poder dos Sonhos”, e pode ser acompanhada no hotsite (http://dreams.honda.com). Os vídeos estão super fáceis de carregar, pelo menos por aqui. Ainda por cima, você pode compartilhar o conteúdo com o seu Facebook, Del.icio.us ou Digg.

Divididos por temas paralelos, o 1º curta: “Mobility 2088” é uma previsão de executivos e especialistas sobre como ficará o mercado automotivo daqui pra frente. O 2°: “Failure: the Secret to Success“, transmite exemplos de como fracassos podem ser úteis para o sucesso e aprendizado. E por último, o episódio “Kick out the ladder” é uma prévia de depoimentos que asseguram o quanto a empresa é sólida e pensa “fora da caixa”, uma total exaltação dos valores de uma empresa que vive sob um mercado frágil.

Trechos dos curtas também estarão sendo veiculadas em portais de grande acesso nos EUA, como: Hulu.com, Wired.com, Yahoo.com e tantos outros.

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É uma forma super coerente de vender a imagem corporativa da empresa, sem detonar seus cofres com aquelas verbas mirabolantes.

::Com fonte do New York Times

Angry Whopper Unhinges Schoolmarms, Whips Germans into Shape

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Ever on the lookout for sensory violations, Brentter’s brought us Angry Whopper ads for the UK and Germany.

Shimmery Blouson Dresses – Angelina Jolie Rocks Vintage-Inspired Versace at 2009 Golden Globes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Angelina Jolie rocked the red carpet at the 2009 Golden Globes in a shimmery metallic Atelier Versace blouson gown. This vintage-inspired look was updated with a floor-dusting length and Jimmy Choo peep-toe…

FT to make 80 staff redundant but invest digitally

LONDON – The Financial Times is to make up to 80 staff redundant across several departments, but will continue to invest in its flagship website FT.com

Dennis publishes Computer Buyer for last time

LONDON – Dennis Publishing-owned Computer Buyer is to be axed after 18 years, following a decline in circulation.

Finally, a Place in the UK Where Racy Ads May Live.

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The United Kingdom’s got this really anal government body called the Advertising Standards Authority.

Digital-only future one option for Seattle Post-Intelligencer

NEW YORK – Hearst Corporation has said that a digital-only future is one option being examined as it weighs up the future of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper.

MMA appoints Wehrs as new president and chief executive

LONDON – The Mobile Marketing Association has named industry veteran Mike Wehrs as its new president and chief executive, replacing Laura Marriott who left at the end of last year.

Zed wins Woodland Trust account

LONDON – Zed Media has won the digital account for The Woodland Trust following a competitive four-way pitch.