Pioneer Shares Rise After TV Development Stoppage

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The trend is quite weird but the sudden rise in share prices for Pioneer Corp., seems to be contradictive. Days after declaring that they would stop manufacturing flat panel TVs, Pioneer Corp shares rose to the highest in eight sessions in Tokyo trading after the Nikkei newspaper reported that the company will stop development of televisions.

Tokyo-based Pioneer, which posted net losses in each of its past four business years, said on the same day as the report was published it plans to make an announcement about restructuring its business on Feb. 12, when it’s scheduled to announce earnings.

(Source) Bloomberg

PG Cuts Ad Spending

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The move by P&G to cut back on ad spending has raised a lot of eyebrows especially since their declaration that they would not budge on modifying their marketing strategy for 2009. But like most companies, it is apparent that these declarations are cover ups to avoid causing a panic and tarnishing their brand image. And while they may look sheepish, the bottom line is corporate survival.

According to one top-tier cable network executive, P&G has begun “canceling all second-quarter options, across the board,” a development that appears to contradict what A.G. Lafley told investors on Jan. 30, when he said the CPG giant would “absolutely not” cut into its ad spend. “We have held our marketing spending and advertising spending,” Lafley said in P&G’s latest earnings call. “In fact, what is really going on is the advertising markets are softening and for the same dollar we are buying more delivery.”

(Source) Media Week

Less is More Computer

Un concept d’ordinateur, par le designer Jeffrey S. Engelhardt, comprenant un écran OLED 19 pouces entièrement transparent, associé à un clavier sans fil et trackpad virtuel. Un look futuriste, pour une expérience nouvelle et une navigation la plus ergonomique possible.

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Revitá Beauty Center: Man, Woman

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Advertising Agency: Fields, Brazil
Creative Directors: André Sartorelli, Fernando Lopes
Art Director: Lucas Zaiden
Copywriter: Paulo Lima
Photographer: 2pixels

Waxing is a rip off

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Advertising Agency: Impact Plus, Dubai, UAE
Creative Director: Paul Fayad
Art Director: Sonny Guzman, Pushkar Patange
Copywriter: Leslie Mendonca
Image Retoucher: Richard Valinado
Image Retoucher: Yousif M. Ali
Account Manager: Nora Badry

Celebrate a Juicy Chirstmas

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Advertising Agency: Amber Communications, Dubai Media City, UAE
Creative Director: Vikas Pillai
Art Director: Mahesh Chenchula
Copywriter: Ach

TVC: Lion Chips Chata

Ad Agency: Leo Burnett, Cairo, Egypt

Post Paints Portrait of Life Among the Walmartians

Seems so many New Yorkers and media sort have such a hard time wrapping their minds around the fact that Walmart isn't seen as the embodiment of evil by the poor people it supposedly preys upon, that writer Charles Platt went undercover and sought a job at the store to see what the big deal was and report back to the motherland.

Ambush da Sony VAIO, em Manhattan

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Just perfect esse Ambush Marketing que aconteceu em Manhattan (NY) para o lançamento da nova linha de notebooks VAIO, da Sony, chamada VAIO Lifestyle PC.

Desde o dia 30 de janeiro, dezenas de “manequins vivos” se espalharam em pontos estratégicos da “Big Apple”, segurando os aparelhos a serem divulgados.

Todos os manequins foram vestidos com peças desenhadas por renomados estilistas gringos, o que ajudou na execução e desenvolvimento da campanha. O que a Sony pretende com essa ação é estabelecer um conceito fashion relacionado com o design, a sofisticação e a alta tecnologia do novo aparelho.

Assista (aqui) uma pequena demonstração dessa ativação ;)

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LA Ad Geek Expresses Love For AdWeek Ad Greek

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Step aside Obama Girl. You’ve been outdone.

Plastic Life

Une très belle série photo intitulé Plastic Life par l’artiste français Vincent Bousserez. Des clichés qui permettent de voir le monde dans de superbes décors, à travers le regard de ces minuscules figurines. Quelques exemples dans la suite.

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Video for your weekend: Flooded McDonalds

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The work is both intensely dramatic and irresistibly funny. Flooded McDonald’s hints at the consumer-driven power and influence, but also ‘impotence, of large multinationals in the face of climate change.’ Unlike some documentaries on the same subject, the movie doesn’t point an angry finger, it doesn’t give lessons and make you feel guilty as sin, it elegantly and comically allows you to draw your own conclusions continue

Mighty Putty

Depois da “absoluta”, nada como rir de alguma coisa inteligentemente engraçada. Billy Mays é um conhecido apresentador de infomerciais nos Estados Unidos, vendendo qualquer tipo de porcaria na TV. Você conhece bem esse estilo: 1406, Polishop, e afins.

Só que aí alguém resolveu redublar um desses infomerciais, que vende uma cola do demônio com a incrível “green to white technology”. Gênio.


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Excessive Boob Jobs – Sheyla Hershey Breaks Implant Record with Size KKK Breasts (UPDATE) (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Bianca first introduced us to Sheyla Hershey in July 2008 after she been denied her ninth boob job because her plastic surgeon warned that her breasts could burst with any further augmentation.

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Magazine review: OBJECTS – Journal for Applied Arts / Magazin für angewandte Künste

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A bilingual (german and english) magazine about trends and new approaches to crafts, including illustration, graphic design, textile art, ceramics, glass and book art continue

Coca Cola Pledges Support for 2009 Special Olympics

soi-flag-presentingCoca Cola has always been there for special causes and endorsements. And this year, it is not surprising to find them heading the pack of backers as far as the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games is concerned. The Coca-Cola Company is helping to refresh thousands of athletes, families and fans at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games through a wide variety of programs that celebrate the accomplishments of the more than 2,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities gathering here for the Opening Ceremony tomorrow.

“The values of Special Olympics of understanding, acceptance and inclusion are shared by Coca-Cola,” said Muhtar Kent, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company and a member of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors. “Giving our associates the opportunity to connect directly with Special Olympics athletes and their families brings those values to life and supports the mission in a meaningful way.”

(Source) Welt Online

Kevin Costner is NASCAR Spokesperson

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NASCAR has made it public that their choice for this year’s endorser will be actor Kevin Costner. Celebrated on May 15, NASCAR Day is an opportunity for fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country to make donations to The NASCAR Foundation to raise funds for its Family of Charities in an effort to help thousands of children live better lives.

Costner will appear in print, radio and television advertising to promote the industry’s charitable initiative. Past celebrity supporters for NASCAR Day include Will Ferrell, Kelly Clarkson, Garth Brooks and several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers.

(Source) Newsday

Retro Swimwear – Seductive Pin-Up Poolside Apparel (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) ReVamp Vintage Swimwear recreates bathing suit styles from the past. Whether you’d like to wear a 1936 ruby red skirted bather or a risqué WWII vintage two-piece, you can get it new from ReVamp.

The styles…

47 Clothes-Free “Workers” to Celebrate World Nude Day (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) World Nude Day is February 6, so how did you dress? One in eight males who work at home do so without clothes; for females, that figure is one in 14. The holiday started in New Zealand and is slowly working…

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Ad Agency: LOWE MENA Dubai, UAE
Creative Directors: Mark Lewis, Sanjay Mathur
Art Directors: Layal Chuman, Shannon Waugh
Copywriter: Bianca Bernstein

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