Sarcastic Sporty Pictograms – The Olympic Non-Events Tumblr is Hilarious (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) According to the creators of the Tumblr the Olympic Non-Events, “throughout the course of the 2012 Olympic fortnight, an alternative programme of events will be taking place in offices and homes across…

16 Conceptual Exercise Equipment Designs – From Digital Jogging Devices to Compact Disc Dumbells (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) I’m really looking forward to the future of workout after checking out all of these conceptual exercise equipment designs. Free weights have not advanced very much over time, and cardio equipment seems…

Magazine review – MCD#65 The culture of green tech

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The culture of green tech is a timely publication. 2009 saw plethora of festivals, exhibitions and conferences dedicated to sustainability, ‘greener planet’ and ecology. I attended so many of them i ended up turning into a cynical eco-phobic. The following year, culture moved to other issues but the relevance of an artistic reflection on green tech is as high as ever. The magzine proposes an intelligent, critical view that goes beyond the monolithic ‘green is beautiful’ moto and looks into the dilemma and contradictions of green tech continue

The right growing up formula

Advertising Agency:  Publicis Graphics, Dubai Director: Henning Winkelmann Production House: Wonderful Productions

22 Glamorous Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes – From Bullet Covered Ballet Shoes to Crystal Fishbone Sandals (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) There are a handful of shoe designers synonymous with glamor and sophistication, like Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo, and this gallery of Giuseppe Zanotti shoes demonstrates why the Italian designer…

LatinWorks Is Ad Age’s Multicultural Agency of the Year


As general-market shops seek Hispanic business, the agency has brought creativity to the growing Latino mainstream.

F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi Is Ad Age’s International Agency of the Year Runner-up


Brazil's best agencies have a talent for creating work that taps into — and becomes part of — the country's rich popular culture. F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi and its Nike client took it a step further by transforming the 30 million fans of Sao Paulo soccer club Corinthians into an independent nation.

OMD Is Ad Age’s Media Agency of the Year


A robust new-business story is a traditional indicator of strength in the media-agency space, but the best shops couple that with a track record of innovative media strategies. OMD had both last year.

How Wonder Bread Played a Key Role in the Battle Between Marketers and an Overzealous Government


The news that the baker of Wonder Bread and Twinkies has filed for bankruptcy (for the second time) probably didn't send shock waves through the streets of adland. But some 40 years ago, FTC charges against Wonder Bread set into motion its slow decline and caused great trepidation in the advertising community.

Grey Is No. 7 on the Ad Age Agency A-List


The agency Jim Heekin walks into every morning is far different from the one he became head of in 2005. Then, Grey's New York headquarters could have been mistaken for a typical insurance company there was so little excitement at the WPP shop. That's no longer the case.

Edelman Is No. 8 on the Ad Age Agency A-List


Despite Edelman's massive size, its client-retention rate is second to none — it lost only one top-50 retainer client in 2011, Burger King — and its year-over-year growth and strong relationships can turn any shop, not just those in the PR space, green with envy.

Spice Maker McCormick Sprinkles Health Messages Into Marketing


McCormick & Co. is touting the prowess of cinnamon, pepper and oregano, among its other products, as helping to do everything from reducing inflammation to curbing hunger and boosting metabolism.

Organic Is Ad Age’s Comeback Agency of the Year


Thanks to its resilience, Organic has earned new business from Kimberly-Clark, Nike, Visa, Walmart, which in total has replaced the $22 million Bank of America took away from the agency.

TBWA Hakuhodo Is Ad Age’s International Agency of the Year


In a profoundly sad year for the country, TBWA Hakuhodo created memorable and effective work based on the agency's motto, "Think Happy."

Microsoft Reorganization will Shift Marketing Power Further into Product Groups

A marketing revamp at the tech giant will shift some accountability from centralized marketing to product-focused business units, such as Windows and Office. The goal is to reduce bottlenecks and redundant roles.

Fox’s ‘Touch’ Inks Historic Global Deal With Unilever


News Corp. will simultaneously launch Fox drama "Touch" in more than 100 countries with a global marketing effort from Unilever.

Alma Is No. 6 on Ad Age’s Agency A-List


That knack for matching Hispanics' passion points with online efforts helped Alma's digital revenue soar 300% last year. Overall, revenue grew 10%. Last year alone, the agency succeeded at bringing home 10 new accounts.

72andSunny Is No. 5 on the Ad Age Agency A-List


72andSunny's approach is far more democratic than that of most agencies, and an understanding prevails that a great idea can come from anywhere, not just the creative department.

Many Brands Bid for Product Placement on ‘Modern Family,’ but So Few Make It


Advertisers are working furiously to get their goods into the hands of the characters on ABC's "Modern Family." But only a select few will make it, as the producers are wary of turning the nation's best-loved TV family into a clan of shills.

80 Intense Eyeliner Editorials – From Guyliner to Distressed Cat-Eye Photography (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Achieving the perfect look with your eyeliner is difficult, whether you’re wanting to get the perfect smoky eye or finally tackle the mystery that is cat-eyes, and this gallery of intense eyeliner editorials…