Tax issues continue to trouble Omnicom Publicis Groupe merger

Omincom and Publicis Groupe have declined to comment on recent reports that the complicated structure of their proposed merger is coming under increased pressure from European tax authorities

Happiness Brussels Recruitment Campaign: ReTweet Bingo


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Happiness Brussels

Happiness Brussels launches Twitter challenge to recruit Social Media Creative. 

Looking for a social media job with a communications agency? You can now win a contract with Happiness Brussels by completing your digital bingo card at www.retweetbingo.com. The traditional bingo card numbers have been replaced by twitter influencers in various fields and to prove your social media prowess you must get your tweets re-tweeted by the likes of Le Soir, The Guardian or – why not – Barack Obama. 

“Anyone can sling cute messages into the world via social media, but if you get your audience to re-tweet via this bingo card, then you are really making a point. With ReTweet Bingo, we are on the hunt for the best social media influencers,” says Niek Eijsbouts, who shares the role of Creative Director at the agency with Philippe Fass. 

Happiness is looking for people who understand how brands need to behave in the social media sphere, and know the right tone of voice to use at any time. Prove to be a brand yourself with a sharp tweet. Whether you are a concept provider, photographer, writer, journalist, graphic designer or an übernerd that dreams in memes and talks in hashtags, Happiness Brussels invites everyone for a game of ReTweet Bingo. 

The winner will enjoy a 6-month trial at Happiness’ HQ at the heart of Europe in Brussels working with clients such as Toyota, Bacardi-Martini and Nivea, an unorthodox agency structure, an iPhone Gold and naturally, oodles of happiness. To play go to www.retweetbingo.com

Advertising Agency:Happiness Brussels, Belgium
Creative Management:Karen Corrigan, Niek Eijsbouts, Philippe Fass
Concept provider:Arnaud Bailly
Copywriter:Jan Denys
Development:Thomas Colliers, Bliss Interactive

Double Exposure Paintings by Pakayla Biehn

La peintre Pakayla Biehn a fait une série de peintures en double-exposition : des filles peintes avec des fleurs en transparence, ou un lac et un champ. Dans les couleurs, les poses et les scènes, se dessine une certaine sensualité du mouvement des modèles. De belles peintures à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.

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Nokia names Rajeev Suri as president and CEO

Nokia, which recently sold its handset division to Microsoft, has named Rajeev Suri as its next president and chief executive.

Blunt Umbrellas: Doughnut, Hippie, Dynamite


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Blunt Umbrellas

Advertising Agency:Y&R Auckland, New Zealand
Executive Creative Director:Josh Moore
Creative Director:Tom Paine
Creative:Tom Paine, Carlos Savage
Head Of Art:Musonda Katongo
Production Company:Mcdermott Management
Agency Producer:Christina Hazard
Illustrator:Michael Hsiung
Designer:James Wendelborn
General Manager:Abbe Hale
Senior Account Manager:Mike Keen

Land Rover LR4: Muddy, Sandy, Snowy, Rocky


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Land Rover

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Advertising Agency:Y&R, Toronto, Canada
Chief Creative Officer:Israel Diaz
Art Director:Natee Likitsuwankool
Assoc Creative Director:Matt Fraracci, Lisa Mok
Account Director:Karen Hyman
Agency Producer:Heidi Prange

Watch: How mobile is changing mums’ shopping habits

Chris McDonough, marketing director at Asda, discusses how British mums shopping habits are changing as a result of increased smartphone and tablet penetration.

Heineken hands third brand to St Luke’s

Heineken has extended its relationship with St Luke’s, appointing it to launch the Old Mout Cider brand in the UK with a £3 million campaign.

Snack brand Bear releases first TV campaign

Bear, the healthy snack brand, has created its first TV campaign, which is aimed at four- to ten-year-olds and features a cartoon bear.

Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts owner plans rapid expansion onto UK high street

Dunkin’ Brands, the owner of Baskin-Robbins, the American ice-cream store chain, and Dunkin’ Donuts, is undertaking a rapid expansion plan onto the UK high-street.

Relics of Technology

Avec sa série de clichés « Relics of Technology », le photographe Jim Golden nous offre une collection d’objets technologiques aujourd’hui obsolètes. Que cela soit pour illustrer des disquettes, des anciens modèles de téléphones ou encore des cartes perforées, l’artiste met en avant ces objets qui rendront nostalgiques ceux qui ont pu les connaitre.

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Google leads Well Versed project encouraging teens to share online safety tips

Google has partnered with youth marketing agency Livity to help teens share ways of navigating the internet safely.

Organically Perforated Dishwares – The Dunes Bowl by Alessandro Isola is a 3D Printed Design (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Dunes Bowl is an organic piece of dishware that has been inspired by the dunes of sand found in the Sahara desert, hence its name. Of course, it has been given a futuristic twist thanks to its…

85 Reinterpreted Burgers – From Sakura-Inspired Burgers to Hybrid Burgers (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From Dessert Burgers to hybrid burgers that are made with nothing but spaghetti and meatballs, people from across the globe have found multiple ways to turn this classic into anything but a bun and…

DealBook: Alibaba Buys Stake in Chinese Web TV Company for $1.2 Billion

The e-commerce giant’s deal for a minority stake in Youku Tudou extends a recent frenzy of acquisitions in China’s fast-growing technology sector.



Quirky Multiculture-Inspired Portraits – Photographer Marie Hudelot Explores Family Legacies (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) There may be many differences between Eastern and Western cultures, but artist Marie Hudelot shows people that there are also many similarities. After all, these cultures involve human beings at…

15 Pods for Living – From Tsunami-Proof Pods to Circular Glass Abodes (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Worrying about one’s carbon footprint is a good habit to get into, and many of these pods for living aim to give residences a place to rest their head without ruining the environment. From…

World Briefing: Ethiopia: 9 Media Workers Arrested

Nine bloggers and journalists were arrested in Addis Ababa last week just days before Secretary of State John Kerry’s scheduled visit to Ethiopia on Tuesday.

Anti-App Store Projects – The Not on the App Store Project Disproves That ‘Theres an App for That’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As much as Apple wants you to believe “there’s an app for that,” the ‘Not on the App Store’ project tells you the exact opposite, demonstrating that some of the best…

Seub-Nakhasathien Foundation: The Virtual Fence Project


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Seub Nakhasathien Foundation

In the past 30 years, Thailand had lost more than a quarter of forest area. Protected forests were trespassed and turned into resorts, farms, and golf courses because the boundaries between “legal” and “illegal” were never clearly defined. Objective: Seub-Nakhasathien Foundation, Thailand’s most famous foundation to promote nature conservation, wants to find an easy way to enhance awareness and develop mechanisms to encourage active participation in the forest conservation. Idea: Since Thai tourists always check-in and share their location on their social network from their smartphones, we created THE VIRTUAL FENCE PROJECT, which allows us to virtually pin point borderlines and reclaim forest territories, using Foursquare to promote forest conservation with just a simple tap of a “check-in” button.

Advertising Agency:CJ WORX, Bangkok, Thailand
Creative Director:Thanasorn Janekankit
Art Director:Chotika Ophaswongse
Copywriter:Palap Sa-Ngaim