Embassy of Israel in Argentina: 20 Years Later

Advertising Agency: BasevichCrea, Argentina
Creative Director: Javier Basevich
Art Director: Romina Parra
Designer: Yamila Bacman
Copywriter: Javier Basevich
Production: Erika Scheinkman, Maia Tarcic
Photographer: Hernan Churba
Assistant Photographer: Axel Delbene, Andrea Fischer
Make Up: Flavia Carbonetti

Blush Berlin: Facebook

Advertising Agency: Glow, Berlin, Germany
Creative Director / Copywriter: Johannes Krempl
Graphic Designer: Samuel Gehmann
Photographer: Nils Rodekamp

Miller Lite’s Comeback Strategy Includes Celebs, New Bottle


MillerCoors’ answer to Justin Timberlake? Vince Vaughn. And Ken Jeong. And Chuck Liddell. And Questlove.

The brewer is rolling out a plethora of Miller Lite ads starring celebrities and a major movie tie-in as the brand seeks a comeback with its “Miller Time” campaign and new packaging. But Lite is taking a more measured approach with its celebs compared with other big beverage brands, which have tapped A-listers while giving them marketing titles, such as “creative director.” For instance, Bud Light Platinum recently made Mr. Timberlake its “creative, cultural and music curator,” while Diet Coke has made Taylor Swift a “program ambassador.”

Lite is using celebs that might not be as well-known as Mr. Timberlake or Ms. Swift, but have what execs described as common-man cachet. And the brand is weaving in multiple celebs, rather than casting its lot with a single star. “Celebrities are challenging because the bigger the celebrity, the more it runs the risk of overshadowing what it is you are trying to do. It becomes an ad for the celebrity vs. an ad for your brand,” Exec VP-Chief Marketing Officer Andy England told Ad Age, while previewing the brewer’s 2013 marketing plans.

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Media Decoder Blog: Keep America Beautiful Turns to Social Media

The nonprofit organization founded in 1953 is turning to social media to amplify its voice among consumers interested in causes like helping the environment.

21 Quirky Home Offices – From Privately Public Pod Seats to Sandbox Offices (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) When it comes to working at home, decking out your interior space with efficient pieces of furniture and decor is essential, and these quirky home offices are great examples of how you can combine…

JC Penney Delays Stocking Some Martha Stewart Products


The trial between Macy’s, JC Penney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia took a turn today. Set to take a break until after the Easter holiday, Justice Jeffrey Oing instead requested the three parties enter into mediation for the next month.

The trial, which started on February 20, was set to end on Friday, but long testimonies from both Terry Lundgren and Ron Johnson, among others have drawn it out longer than expected. That’s problematic, as JC Penney was set to release a line of products designed by MSLO in early April that fell within the categories defined as exclusive under the Macy’s contract.

Macy’s was expected to apply for an injunction on Friday to prohibit those items from being stocked on the shelves. Instead, JC Penney agreed to keep the products off its shelves until April 8.

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Chevy to SXSW Attendees: ‘Don’t Touch My Balls’

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So as is the case with every large brand at SXSW, Chevrolet has a large booth set up just as you walk inside the Austin Convention Center. Part of that large booth is a giant set of…balls. OK, it’s a Newton’s Cradle.

If you’re not familiar with a Newton’s Cradle, it’s that thing with five balls hanging from a string and when you swing the ball on one end, it makes the ball on the other end swing out without the middle three balls moving.

A giant Newton’s Cradle. Just begging to be used by everyone passing by. Except no one in the Chevy booth wants anyone to…ahem…touch its balls. How unfriendly, we say!

Revolution in Resale of Digital Books and Music

The prospect of online stores that sell used e-books and digital music has heartened consumer advocates, but publishers and artists are worried.

20 Nerdy Stiletto Designs – From Fierce Superhero Stilettos to Building Block Heels (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Stilettos are often associated with types of shoes that can instantly add a touch of sophistication and elegance to any ensemble, but if you’re looking to show off a bit of your quirky side…

British Power Couple’s Long, Seamy Slide

Vicky Pryce, a top government economist, was found guilty Thursday of perverting justice, capping the collapse of the ambitions she and a leading Liberal Democrat, Chris Huhne, shared.

Blush Berlin: Facebook, 5

Advertising Agency: Glow communication, Germany
Creative Director / Copywriter: Johannes Krempl
Graphic Designer: Samuel Gehmann
Photographer: Nils Rodekamp

Blush Berlin: Facebook, 4

Advertising Agency: Glow communication, Germany
Creative Director / Copywriter: Johannes Krempl
Graphic Designer: Samuel Gehmann
Photographer: Nils Rodekamp

Blush Berlin: Facebook, 3

Advertising Agency: Glow communication, Germany
Creative Director / Copywriter: Johannes Krempl
Graphic Designer: Samuel Gehmann
Photographer: Nils Rodekamp

Blush Berlin: Facebook, 2

Advertising Agency: Glow communication, Germany
Creative Director / Copywriter: Johannes Krempl
Graphic Designer: Samuel Gehmann
Photographer: Nils Rodekamp

Blush Berlin: Facebook, 1

Advertising Agency: Glow communication, Germany
Creative Director / Copywriter: Johannes Krempl
Graphic Designer: Samuel Gehmann
Photographer: Nils Rodekamp

Question Mark: Advertisers Often Ignore Baby Boomers

You watch plenty of TV, and you’ve got money to spend, but ever since you passed 49, advertisers are just not that into you.

Teenage Parents Have Only Miserable and Vindictive Babies, Say NYC Ads

Teenage pregnancy is on the rise. Wait, no it's not! Teen birth rates were at an all-time low in the U.S. in 2011, according to CBS News. And according to New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the city's teen pregnancy rate dropped by 27 percent in the last 10 years. Nevertheless, we have some provocative new ads from NYC's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign combatting the babies-having-babies epidemic. The campaign, which began running across town in subways and bus shelters this week, features adorable kids who are victims—just by being born—of their horrible, unthinking teen parents. One features a kid saying, "Got a good job? I cost thousands of dollars each year." Another, arguably the most most controversial, features a crying baby boy with text that reads, "I'm twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen." The ads have provoked a war of words between the mayor's office and Planned Parenthood of New York City, which has denounced the posters, claiming they ignore the racial, economic and social factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy and stigmatize teen parents and their children. But the message to teens is certainly clear: Don't want a weepy, resentful baby on your hands? Don't get pregnant. More ads below. Top image via.

Facebook News Feed Redesign Gives Marketers What They’ve Pined For: Bigger Ads


Facebook today announced its grand plan to make its news feed into “the best personalized newspaper,” in CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s words, where users can peruse streams consisting entirely of photos, events, music-related content or of posts from brands or public figures they follow.

The social network also characterized the redesign of its core product as a bid to utilize more of the real estate within a Facebook page (news feed in its outgoing form took up only 40% of the screen) by making posts larger. Friends’ photos and ads that show up in news feed alike will be bigger and more eye-catching.

The updates start rolling out for desktop today and for mobile devices in the coming weeks.

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Durulax: Ice

Beat the weather.
Warm up your car before you leave with an easy-to-use remote starter.

Advertising Agency: Bold Creative Boutique, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Creative Director / Copywriter: Mohamad Baalbaki
Art Director: Sayed Alam
Illustrator: Abeer Rabaa
Additional credits: Abeer Alessa
Published: January 2013

Durulax: Volcano

Beat the weather.
Cool down your car before you leave with an easy-to-use remote starter.

Advertising Agency: Bold Creative Boutique, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Creative Director / Copywriter: Mohamad Baalbaki
Art Director: Sayed Alam
Illustrator: Abeer Rabaa
Additional credits: Abeer Alessa
Published: January 2013