Director Wayne Maule dies in motorbike crash

Wayne Maule, the commercials director whose work included the controversial “Where the bloody hell are you?” spot for Australian tourism, has been killed in a road accident in Thailand.

Sony Helps us Boot Up, Log On and Experience Life to the Fullest

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When you sit down in front of your computer, do you suddenly feel like you’re being assaulted with images of the intensity of life? The wonder and glory it brings? The passion and desire it creates?

Man Undie Shop Guides – DailyJocks.com Gives Your Guys Fashionable Underwear Ideas (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Could DailyJocks.com be the worlds most influential men’s underwear guide? We think so!

In a little over 3 months, this Facebook page and website has quickly become the must-wear, must buy guide for 21,000…

Chris Ward leaves Microsoft after 13 years

LONDON – Chris Ward, veteran of Microsoft and MSN, is leaving the company after 13 years ‘to pursue other opportunities’.

Nokia’s Will Harris to deliver Revolution Forum keynote speech

LONDON – Will Harris, marketing director for Nokia and former communications head at the Conservative Party, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Revolution Forum to be held later this month.

News International scraps bulk copies of Times

LONDON – News International has confirmed it is scrapping distribution of its bulk copies of The Times and The Sunday Times, as previously revealed in Media Week.

Outdoor firm ASG calls in administrators

LONDON – ASG Media, the out-of-home media owner formerly known as Avanti Screenmedia, has called in the administrators.

HTC You Campaign

La marque HTC vient de lancer sa nouvelle campagne de publicité à la fois en presse et en TV, autour de l’image du constructeur et de terme You. Une baseline efficace : “You need a phone that get’s you” et une série de spots très réussies. A découvrir dans la suite.



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Turner in PlayStation deal to back Ben 10

LONDON – Turner Media Innovations has secured a deal with Sony PlayStationPortable to sponsor hit children’s programme, Ben 10: Alien Force and film Ben 10: Alien Swarm.

Zoom buys Gym Screen Media

LONDON – Heath club-oriented outdoor outfit Zoom Media has acquired Gym Screen Media from Media 42 group for an undisclosed sum.

Viagra makes your candle bigger

For their 10th anniversary, Viagra has released this simple viral video with a candle that grow bigger… Advertiser: Viagra

News International confirms it will scrap bulks

LONDON – News International has announced it will stop distributing its papers in bulks, which will lead to a significant drop in the circulation figures for The Sunday Times and The Times.

New the Football Hero game available for Guitar Hero

How to play the track Underdog of Kasabian with Football Hero? Advertiser: Umbro

The guy with the face upside down

In this video a young guy has a face upside down… it’s a sneaker thing Advertiser: Foot Locker

MasterCard’s Priceless Discovery: Apps Really Work


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — MasterCard was an early mover in the apps space with its ATM Hunter, and now, as the company celebrates the 12th year of its famed "Priceless" ad campaign, it's brought out a new app to match called "Priceless Picks." In this video program we take both apps for a live-action, on-screen test drive and chat with MasterCard Worldwide CMO Larry Flanagan.

Promo Review – Robinsons ‘Put on a Panto at Home’ campaign

LONDON – ‘Much more than an on-pack promotion’ is how BD Network director Darren Smith describes this Christmas-themed push from Robinsons.

Neilson Holidays hands account to The Raft

LONDON – Active holiday specialist Neilson, owned by the Thomas Cook Group, has appointed The Raft as its creative agency following a seven-way pitch.

Molson Coors shortlists MediaCom and ZenithOptimedia for £15m media account

LONDON – Molson Coors has shortlisted two agencies for its media planning account as it continues to the final stages of its pitch.

Molson Coors shortlists Mediacom and Zenith for £15m media account

LONDON – Molson Coors has shortlisted two agencies for its media planning account as it continues to the final stages of its pitch.

Comment – Advertising hot air

LONDON – When you think about it, the average bottle of spirits is half full. At least, I’m sure this mathematical rule-of-thumb must apply to stock on display in the on-trade.