David Beckham clips used in Chinese sex drug ad

LONDON – Clips of football star David Beckham have been used without permission in a Chinese ad promoting a sex drug.

Diabetes, cancer and heart charities unveil joint Change4Life campaign

LONDON – Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation have launched a press campaign in support of the government’s Change4Life activity.

Marie Curie Cancer Care to launch ad campaign

LONDON – Marie Curie Cancer Care is to debut marketing activity in support of its annual Great Daffodil Appeal

ITV may sell Freeview slots business SDN

LONDON – ITV is considering selling its Freeview multiplex operating business SDN as part of its efforts to save cash and focus on its core broadcast and television production business.

Think the Marines Are Hot? Go to War with Ukraine

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We knew a guy who got drafted into the Ukrainian military. As the day of his departure drew closer, he turned into a person we hardly knew and who sort of freaked us out.

Think Marines Are Hot? Go to War with Ukraine

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We knew a guy who got drafted into the Ukrainian military. As the day of his departure drew closer, he turned into a person we hardly knew and who sort of freaked us out.

Film 4-backed Slumdog Millionaire cleans up with eight Oscars

LONDON – Film 4-backed British film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ swept the board at the Academy Awards last night picking up eight Oscars including Best Film and Best Director for Danny Boyle.

Adidas Lookbook

Quelques exemples de visuels pour la nouvelle collection Adidas Originals – Women 2009. Une conception de l’agence Sid Lee, par le créatif et photographe Rodrigo Braga. A noter le visuel réunissant tout les modèles et formant le logo de la marque.



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Philadelphia’s The Inquirer files for bankruptcy

NEW YORK – The economic storm battering newspapers across the Atlantic shows no signs of relenting, with the news that Philadelphia Newspapers, which owns The Philadelphia Inquirer, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Government slammed for £160,000 digital-czar job posting

LONDON – The government has been accused of wasting a “grotesque amount of public money” as it seeks to hire a digital guru, whose job will be to help MPs connect with voters online using social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

HP awards global media account to Omnicom

LONDON – Omnicom Media Group has won Hewlett Packard’s global media business, depriving five-year incumbent ZenithOptimedia of the ($320m) £220m account.

Despite what ‘Mad Men’ Would Have You Believe, Things Back Then Sucked.

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To promote its pension plan, AMF uses tact and a tongue-in-cheek tang to explore the actual merits of the good old days.

Loaded’s Derek Harbinson to edit Business Life

LONDON – Derek Harbinson, the high-profile former Maxim and Loaded editor, has joined customer publisher Cedar, as editor of its Business Life title.

Channel 4 and Five compete for HD Freeview slot

LONDON – Channel 4 and Five are competing for the final available slot for a high-definition TV channel on Freeview.

Fallon launches latest Sony Bravia ad

LONDON – Fallon’s latest Sony Bravia ad, using a 10 tonne zoetrope that plays images of the AC Milan footballer Kaka, launched last night in Australia.

Retro Knit Swimwear – Krelwear Resort Collection is Vintage Miami Chic (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Knits and swimwear may seem like an oxymoron; however, the Krelwear Resort Collection for 2009 blows that theory out of–or perhaps, into–the water. The forties-inspired suits are fun, colorful and beach-ready.…

Public View – Frank ‘simon’ by Mother

LONDON – Are punters convinced that Mother’s new public health ad will help raise awareness of the hidden dangers in cannabis use?

Bare Chest Glam – At The Oscars Earrings Were In, Necklaces Were Very Out (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Despite the recession, the Oscars were an over-the-top glittering affair… save for the necklaces. At this year’s Oscars, diamonds, gems and baubles weren’t adorning necklines like they usually do. Instead,…

Cravendale ad set in crazy milk bar

LONDON – Wieden & Kennedy today released a new ad for Cravendale, continuing its theme of animated toy models in bizarre situations.

$2.3 Million Supercars – The Aston Martin One-77 Will Be Most Expensive Car Ever Produced (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) “Ultimate elegance” can be considered a modest portrayal of the extraordinary One-77 Aston Martin concept. The British manufacturer always leaves us in awe with every new addition to its magnificent collection,…