The Download: Smart guide to… Cloud computing

Google is seeking acquisitions to help boost its cloud computing strategy. The search giant’s chief executive, Eric Schmidt, revealed that he is looking to snap up firms capable of helping Google exit the personal computer era and enter the age of cloud-based apps.

Floating Platform Bed

Un lit original, insolite et associé à un mobilier moderne. Cette plateforme flottante reposant sur 4 cubes en bois, a été conçue par le designer allemand Holger Wissmann. Disponible en neuf couleurs et différents modèles. Plus d’images du concept dans la suite.



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Opinion: Why tech businesses will lead the charge out of recession next year

If, as expected, the economy improves next year, tech companies will be better placed than others to take advantage. Why? Because metrics and data are at the heart of tech businesses, says Nancy Cruickshank, executive director for digital development at Telegraph Media Group and Revolution columnist.

The Sun marks 40 years with viral spoofing Apple’s iPhone ads

LONDON – The Sun is marking its 40th anniversary with a cheeky viral created by Glue London, spoofing the Apple iPhone ads by positioning the newspaper as the original handheld device.

CREATIVE STRATEGY – There may be trouble ahead. Yes, I’m looking at you, ITV

Cash-strapped ITV needs all the brand messaging help it can get. But the decorative images on its current poster campaign hide the fact that this advertiser has lost its way, Simon Kershaw argues.

TMW parent Creston plc sees pre-tax profit slump by two-thirds

LONDON – Creston, parent of direct agency Tullo Marshall Warren, reported a 66 per cent year-on-year drop in pre-tax profits for the six months ending in September.

mediaME Interview: Louai Alasfahani “Inflated number of awards disproportionate to region’s true level of creativity”

Louai Alasfahani of Paragon Marketing Communications is a dedicated advertising professional, founding member of the IAA Kuwait Chapter and a well-known blogger (BlogAnubis).

mediaME spoke to him about the state of creativity in the region, award ceremonies, the IAA Kuwait Chapter, his blog and much more.

Read the interview.

Hobbs appoints Lateral Group to build marketing database

LONDON – Lateral Group has won a contract to build a relational marketing database for Hobbs.

BBC figures show popularity of iPlayer viewing via iPhone and PS3

LONDON – Almost as many people are accessing television via their iPhone or PlayStation 3 as via a Mac computer, BBC data has revealed.

Wondering What Not to Do When It Comes to Social Media? Learn From BCS

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — The BCS might not be your favorite institution, but it has kindly spent the last week creating a useful case study in how not to use social media.

News International sells its half-share in Globrix to founders

LONDON – News International has sold its 50% stake in property search engine Globrix, as it continues to draw back from the online property search sector.

Four Tips for Brands Embracing the New Methods of Storytelling


The fourth Futures of Entertainment conference hosted by the Convergence Culture Consortium took place at MIT before the holidays, bringing together scholars and key thinkers from across TV, advertising, activism, new media and beyond. The hot topic of the weekend was transmedia.

For Dreamworks, Partners Will Bolster 2010 3-D Push


Ms. Globe has overseen merchandising and promotional activities for such animated franchises as "Shrek" and "Madagascar" and their accompanying TV specials, consumer products and marketing tie-ins. More recently, she's been instrumental in carrying out the studio's long-term commitment to 3-D, an initiative spearheaded by her boss and DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg that kicked off earlier this year with the release of "Monsters vs. Aliens."

Top 100 Global Advertisers Heap Their Spending Abroad

The Top 100 global advertisers spent 62% of their measured-media budgets outside the U.S. last year, according to Ad Age's Global Marketers study, which covers more than 90 countries, territories and regions from Algeria to Zambia.

How ‘Modern Warfare 2’ Vanquished ‘Harry Potter’


'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' might be a traditional, hardcore shooter game, but its marketing didn't treat it as such. The result was the biggest entertainment launch ever, according to publisher Activison Blizzard.

Can Europe Rescue Media Biz, And If So, Can the U.S. Do It, Too?

New government policies that could help news organizations will be on the agenda this week when the Federal Trade Commission convenes public meetings on journalism and the internet.

The Future of TV


In its heyday, "This is Your Life" was seen by a broad swath of viewers tuned into their Philcos all at once, never dreaming that someday it could be rebroadcast, paused live, accessed on another gadget, or that its entire run could be contained on a thin metal disc.

The carbon fighters stickers help you to fight carbon

A good guerilla campaign at work with simple stickers on every machine that generates carbon. Advertiser: Carbon Fighters Agency: TBWA\MAP, Paris, France Creative Directors: Sébastien Vacherot, Manoelle van der Vaeren Art Directors: Julien Boissinot, Nicolas Pontacq Copywriter: Kevin Salembier […]

Wizard Smoke

Un court-métrage artistique intitulé “Wizard Smoke”, dirigé par Liam Mitchell et produit par Salazar Film. L’utilisation de la craie sur les différents riders permet de montrer le mouvement continu. Une bande son signée The Seeds – “Can’t Seem To Make You Mine”.



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GlaxoSmithKline agrees tier-three London 2012 Olympic deal

LONDON – GlaxoSmithKline has agreed a deal to become a partner of the London 2012 Olympics.