DWP picks Mediaedge:cia for comms planning

LONDON – The Department of Work and Pensions has appointed Mediaedge:cia to handle its communications planning account after a pitch through COI.

Grey scoops launch task for Santander

LONDON – Santander has awarded the £20m pan-European advertising duties for OpenBank, its unified online banking service, to Grey EMEA.

BT dumps Starcom for Maxus

LONDON – BT has moved its £75 million media planning and buying business out of Publicis’ VivaKi and into the WPP-owned Maxus.

Mediaedge:cia lands $200m Bacardi brief

LONDON – Bacardi, the global spirits brand, has hired Mediaedge:cia to handle its global communications planning account without a pitch.

DWP picks MEC for comms planning

LONDON – The Department of Work and Pensions has appointed Mediaedge:cia to handle its communications planning account after a pitch through COI.

Birds Eye in digital advertising review

LONDON – Birds Eye, the frozen food company, is on the hunt for an agency to handle its UK digital advertising account.

Future Archaeologies

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The illegal Israeli settlement Har Homa in the West Bank, the interior of the MIR space-station simulator in Moscow, the modernist monument in honour of WW II victims in Kosturnica, the bedsheet serving as an improvised cinema screen in a Chinese village – these are real Science Fiction scenarios, constructed man-made utopias, hurling their absurdities at the viewer continue

Pernod Ricard – Break the mould

This is a fourth in a series of DM case studies by Sanjeev Jasani, VP, OgilvyOne New Delhi.

The Challenge:
2009 was the year of change for Pernod Ricard’s popular whisky brand, Blenders Pride. The brief was to enthuse the sales team and trade just before the launch of the new bottle in a manner that engages, excites and breaks their sense of déjà vu.

The Solution:
A very select audience of 300 recipients were sent a clay mould of the Blenders Pride bottle with a miniature hammer. The message urged them to literally break the mould, from within which emerged the new bottle. This ‘hands-on’ dramatic experience instilled a sense of pride of personally bringing the new Blenders Pride to life. And this was not all. From behind the mould, emerged the handy bottle-shaped brand booklet, highlighting all the new changes.
The novelty of this innovative mailer continued with the miniature Blenders Pride bottle, proudly sitting on the desk as a paperweight!


The Results:
How do you measure enthusiasm!? By the sheer spontaneity of response to the DM that became a breakthrough of sorts. It not only shattered mindsets but also defied all clichéd notions of ushering in change. The excitement and buzz generated across offices and the trade led to eager inquiries from almost all recipients about the launch date.

Canada’s Marketers Celebrate Olympics


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Canada's ad industry is as focused on the Olympic Games in Vancouver as the athletes are.

The Talented Jerk vs. the Sweetheart Hack (Part I)


No one wants to work for a jerk, under any circumstances. Nastiness is never tolerable. That's settled. Right? Well, hold on. Not so fast. When Sally Hogshead asked on Facebook if people would rather work for a talented jerk or a sweetheart hack, it started getting interesting.

Top 20 Trends of the Day (Feb 17) – From Tiered Cake Attire to Black Soul Fashions (COUNTDOWN)

(TrendHunter.com) For the day of February 17th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Tiered Cake Attire, Flower Child Fashiontography and Layered Luxury Vehicles. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands of…

Biker Babe Editorials – Soko Zine Winter 2010 Rides Dirty in the Country Side (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The latest issue of Soko Zine Winter 2010 is claiming ‘No one can save us but ourselves’ in their fourth issue. Apparently saving yourself includes sporting an olive green bodysuit while venturing down…

Four Tips to Avoid Breaking the Law in China


The four biggest legal issues foreign marketers face in China are censorship, corruption, intellectual property and contracts, says Chinese legal expert Dan Harris.

Arnold Names Euro’s Benett as First Global CEO


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Arnold Worldwide today said Andrew Benett, 38, will take over as its first global CEO, replacing 16-year agency veteran Fran Kelly. Mr. Kelly will move into the role of vice chairman, while Ed Eskandarian stays chairman.

‘American Idol’ Beats American Idols


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — Just one medal behind Germany, and with Lindsey Vonn set to become the nation's next golden girl, it seems nothing can stop American athletes. Except for "American Idol," that is.

ABC Promotes Geri Wang to Ad Sales Chief


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Walt Disney's ABC has tapped Geri Wang to replace Mike Shaw, the network's longstanding president of sales and marketing who stepped down at the end of 2009, ending several weeks of speculation as to who would fill the role.

Megan Fox Gets ‘Kudos’ for Advertising Work


So Armani has a new ad featuring Megan Fox. It's about what you'd expect from both Armani and Fox. Black and white, lots of skin. Should make a lot of people happy.

Rouba-me, por favor

Please Rob Me

Criado por três programadores holandeses, o site Please Rob Me (Rouba-me, por favor) é a polêmica do dia. A intenção é mostrar que a moda das ferramentas sociais com geo-localização pode ser perigosa, caso certos cuidados não sejam tomados.

O Please Rob Me une Twitter com Foursquare, coletando os check-ins realizado pelos usuários e avisando para o mundo: se o fulano está em outro lugar que não em casa, provavelmente sua casa está vazia.

A preocupação é válida, em tempos em que o compartilhamento de localização se torna cada vez mais popular, porém o argumento pode ser contestado com medidas básicas.

A primeira delas é que a sua conta no Foursquare não precisa, necessariamente, ser vinculada ao Twitter. E se for, você pode definir que tipo de informação será compartilhada.

Please Rob Me

Outro ponto, é que o Foursquare foi feito para ser utilizado entre grupos de amigos. Se você aceita desconhecidos, então pode estar se expondo mais do que deveria. E por último, e acho que mais importante, você não precisa (e nem deve) revelar seu endereço exato, ou até mesmo nem cadastrar a sua casa.

Os usuários de Foursquare que eu conheço, e que dão check-in em casa, jamais colocam o endereço completo, apenas aproximado. Pode ser só pela rua, pelo bairro ou cidade.

Usuários desavisados podem se tornar alvos fáceis, mas só se espalharem informações que comprometam sua segurança, e isso não apenas em termos de localização, mas com conteúdo em redes sociais de diversos tipos. O que conta, mais uma vez, é o bom senso.

Segundo os criadores do PleaseRobMe.com, a intenção do projeto é alertar as pessoas de uma maneira provocativa. Não esperam que ninguém seja assaltado por usar Twitter, Foursquare, Facebook e afins, mas o mesmo cuidado que você toma na vida offline, deve tomar na internet.

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Flower Child Fashiontography – Model Anja Rubik Shows Off Beach Chic in Sunny Florals (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The beautiful Polish-born model Anja Rubik looks stunning in this flower child fashiontography. Shot by photographer Carter Smith, the 24-year-old model shows off pretty summer dresses in a variety of…

Visa | Football Evolution

Visa Football Evolution World Cup Ad

Do gordinho sentado no sofá comento salgadinho enquanto assiste futebol, ao jogador que marca gol na Copa do Mundo. É a evolução apresentada pela Visa, em sua primeira campanha voltada para a torneio na África do Sul.

O cara cruza o mundo com um cartão Visa e vira atleta. A criação é da Saatchi & Saatchi de Londres, com produção da Gorgeous.

Agora, algum problema com gordinhos que comem porcarias assistindo TV? Não que eu faça isso, é claro. De jeito nenhum. Que absurdo.

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