Google’s quarterly profits rise 18% to $1.5bn

LONDON – Google’s quarterly results are providing a sign that the online advertising industry has turned a corner, with an 18% increase in post-tax profits.

Channel 4 and Sky reach sales merger agreement

LONDON – Channel 4 and BSkyB have reached a deal to merge their advertising sales teams in a bid to build their share of the TV advertising market.

Channel 4 and Sky ‘agree terms’ to merge ad sales teams

LONDON – BSkyB and Channel 4 are reported to have agreed the terms for a merger of their advertising sales teams — set in motion to cut costs and to better compete with ITV.

Coronation Street becomes first soap on Google Street View

LONDON – ITV soap ‘Coronation Street’ has stolen a march on Albert Square by getting featured on Google Street View.

Google revenues exceed analyst expectations

LONDON – Google has reported results ahead of analysts predictions and has indicated that the online advertising market is stabilising.

And in the real world… BA, Lloyds Banking Group, JJB Sports and more.

LONDON – Today’s round-up of the biggest business stories.

Amnesty International Portugal: Report it

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They took the gaps through wich sound passes in a building to highlight that in most cases of domestic violence noises are the main warning signs. Those who hear and report them can save lives.

Advertising Agency: TBWA\Lisbon, Portugal
Creative Director: Leandro Alvarez
Art Director: Julliano Bertoldi
Copywriter: Hellington Vieira

Animal Collective – My Girls

Ce clip vidéo non officiel est réalisé par l’artiste Rob Chesnutt. Il est très inspiré du titre “My Girls” du groupe musical Animal Collective qui a signé chez Domino Records. De nombreux plans s’enchaînent en rythme dans la suite.



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Self-Hurting Editorials – A Dazed Confused Nicolas Rippol Strangles Himself (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I am captivated by the image of young male model Nicolas Rippol strangling himself with cigarette smoke coming out of his mouth. Is it a statement on smoking being a killer, or a combination of two vices,…

Crowdsourced Celebrity Lookalikes – From the First Lady to Jessica Alba Angelina Jolie (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Allie is Wired held a look-alike contest that yielded a mini album of celebrity doubles. Some of the submitted pictures clearly indicate that many of the entries are clearly delusional when it comes to…

Obese Celebvertising – PlayStation Packs Pounds on Celebs for ‘Fat Princess’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) PlayStation capitalizes on our weight and celebrity obsessions in this unusual promotion for their new game ‘Fat Princess.’

Celebrities who are notorious for being skinny were transformed into their fat…

Google Beats Profit Forecast, CPCs lower than 2008

Google’s quarterly profit was ahead (slightly) of Wall St expectations with revenue growth of 3%. Unless you have Google shares, that’s not so interesting, but in the official announcement, there were some interesting points.
Clicks for sponsored links increased 15% year-on-year for Q2 (there was 17% growth in Q10.
The CPC decreased 13% year on year, but […]

Help fight global warming

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I’m not sure if this is some sort of campaign or what, but I really like the idea and execution. Thanks Pey for sending this! And would you mind leaving a comment explaining what it is? ;)


Bed Sheet Photoshoots – Cristobal Marambio’s Shots are of Girls Playing in Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Cristobal Marambio is a photographer with a unique sense of styling. The sets Marambio creates for models include twisted bed sheets in which fake playgrounds are made.

From realistic-looking fake bicycles…

Pizza Hut lança aplicativo para iPhone

Depois da ferramenta em Adobe Air no desktop, o Shortcut, a Pizza Hut lançou o seu próprio aplicativo para iPhone. A diferença é que, além de fazer o seu pedido de maneira rápida e prática, a idéia é tornar o processo todo mais divertido.

Na iTunes Store, as críticas negativas reclamam da falta de algumas funcionalidades em relação ao Shortcut. Através do iPhone não dá para pedir bebidas e nem aproveitar os preços promocionais das vendas casadas, mas ainda assim nunca foi tão simples pedir uma pizza.

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Blacklight Body Painting – Tim Engle’s UV Photography Reveals Our Android Side (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Tim Engle’s body painting photography is enhanced even further by his use of UV lighting. The designs painted on the models feature geometric shapes and patterns that remind me of the blueprints for a…

Crow Easier to Come By Than Chicken in Chicago Neighborhood


After Ad Age reporter Emily York finished eating crow, she wanted a bit of Kentucky Grilled Chicken. Alas, her efforts were thwarted.

And the Winner Is …



MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — Emmy nominations were announced this morning. But the "Demmy Awards," better known as the demographic ratings race in the ad-centric adult 18-49 target, already has its winners. The Rash Report weighs in on the shows in key categories that nabbed the most valuable viewers.

The Design Chapel 2

One of my favorite designers, Robert Lindström, has just updated his amazing DesignChapel after well over a year and pops back with a fresh new blog to keep track of his doings.

Showcasing some of his personal work and the ones made with NorthKingdom. 100% quality on every project.

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Advertising Agency: JWT, Dubai
Executive Creative Director: Chafic Haddad
Creative Director: Rani El-Khatib & Husen Baba
Copywriter: Rani Amayri
Art Director: Husen Baba
Photographer: Tareq Dajani

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