Three TV ad banned over misleading 'free' call claims

A TV ad for mobile operator Three has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for misleading consumers that calls to 0800 numbers were free to all customers.

Guardian plotting English language expansion in India

The Guardian’s open, digital journalism has plenty more room for growth, including plans to launch in India, according to deputy chief executive David Pemsel – just don’t mention GQ’s Michael Wolff.

Piece of Cake Typography

La directrice artistique moscovite Luda Galchenko nous invite à rentrer dans son univers graphique avec « Piece of Cake », une création typographique du plus bel effet imaginé pour illustrer son travail et ses différents projets sur son portfolio. Une recherche entre la mise en forme typographique et la composition photographique autour de la nourriture d’une grande fraîcheur à découvrir dans la suite.

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Dreaded Disaster Photography – This Disaster Photo Series Turns Our Nightmares into Reality (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Making the audience face their worst fears, this eerie disaster photo series by photographer Marina Gadonneix explores all things dreadful. In the dramatic images, Gadonneix takes us on a trip to…

25 Snazzy Shower Curtains – From Horror Film Drapes to Artful Bathroom Decor (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Transform your bathroom into an art gallery, film shrine or whimsical wonderland with any of these snazzy shower curtains. These fun decor accents range from the artful to the pop culture themed and…

Vintage Typewriter Keyboards – The Qwerkywriter Typewriter Gives Your Computer a Vintage Feel (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Many of us have only a vague recollection, if any, of what it’s like to type with a real mechanical typewriter. The tactile clicky sounds, the concentration and the vintage feel are all things…

Crocin by Grey, Gurgaon

Advertising Agency: Grey Worldwide, Gurgaon, India
Creative Director: Dushyant Chopra
Art Director: Ashish Kumar
Copywriter: Manish Kinger

 

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Ex-Governor, Suing Over Book, Is Back in Minnesota’s Spotlight

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura is the plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit against the estate of Chris Kyle, who wrote the book “American Sniper,” claiming that a description of a confrontation is false.

Statuesque Cosmetic Captures – John-Paul Pietrus Captures The Face UK Contestants for Max Factor (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Face UK winner Emma Holmes stars in these latest Max Factor ads by fashion photographer John-Paul Pietrus. Lensed as part of the finalist’s last challenge, the editorial features…

Open Source: Iranian Reporter Faces 2 Years in Prison and 50 Lashes

Marzieh Rasouli was taken into custody to begin serving a two-year sentence at Evin Prison in Tehran for her work.

The New Yorker Alters Its Online Strategy

In an overhaul of its website, including a redesign, The New Yorker will introduce a metered paywall.



Hoover, Dirt Devil and Oreck Get New Agency


TTI Floor Care has named Johannes Leonardo, New York, agency of record for its Hoover, Dirt Devil and Oreck floor-cleaning brands. The decision comes after a three-month search that began with more than a dozen agencies.

Chief Marketing Officer Alan Gravely helmed the search, along with Liz Cope, VP-global marketing. Mr. Gravely is the first CMO for TTI Floor Care, a $1.2 billion subsidiary of $4.3 billion Techtronic Industries, which he joined in March from Yum Brands, where he oversaw Pizza Hut and KFC’s global branding. He previously worked for marketers including Kellogg, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Unilever and Procter & Gamble.

“We were impressed with all the agencies we spoke with, but we were blown away by Johannes Leonardo,” Mr. Gravely said in an email statement to Ad Age. “Johannes Leonardo has extensive expertise with iconic brands and a philosophy that it’s consumers, not the media, who control the conversation today. The idea of the consumer as the medium fits well with our vision for TTI Floor Care as an organization centered around the consumer.”

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Advertising: Purity Vodka Banks on Some Comic Timing

The vodka brand joins the list of advertisers that are turning to comedians to be the stars of campaigns, hoping that humor helps ads stand out enough to be shared on social media.

Surreal Selfie Photography – Self Portrait Photography (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) 19-year old Italian photographer Giulio Musardo is a rising star on Flickr, joining the ranks of several young conceptual photographers who weave compelling visual narratives and self portrait…

Limber Dancer Editorials – Photographer George Stratigis Shot Katerina for C-Heads (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Athens-based photographer George Stratigis shot an exclusive portrait series, starring the beautiful Katerina, for C-Heads.

A former ballet dancer and continued swim enthusiast, Katerina shows off…

Concord Music Buys Catalog of Vee-Jay Records

The deal for Vee-Jay, a storied blues and soul label of the 1950s and ’60s, covers more than 5,000 recordings.



ROA – North West Walls

A l’occasion du festival de musique Rock Werchter qui a eu lieu en Belgique du 3 au 6 juillet dernier, North West Walls a proposé l’exposition de créations de différents artistes choisis par Arne Quinze. Parmi les différents artistes, le belge ROA a su tirer son épingle du jeu pour nous proposer des gigantesques représentations d’animaux sur des conteneurs.

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Mexican Vacation Lookbooks – The Urban Outfitters 'Near + Far' Photoshoot Stars Sara and Stella (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Taking place in Tulum, Mexico, the Urban Outfitters ‘Near + Far’ lookbook is full of a free-spirited attitude that captures the boho nature of the outfits featured throughout perfectly….

Australian Agency to Make Game of Thrones Wines

Someone Down Under really loves Game of Thrones. Like, more than you do.

First there was the DDB New Zealand (not the same country, we know) stunt in which fans’ tweets brought down the much-hated, now-late King Joffrey.

Today we learned, via our sister site GalleyCat, that a completely unrelated agency called Common Ventures plans to manufacture an entire line of wines paying tribute to the various families of Westeros–yes, even the Greyjoys.

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Staffing Changes at BBDO SF, DMW Direct, Simulmedia, MMGY

BBDO San Francisco added Heidi Keel to its roster as VP, Strategy Director. Starting this week, Keel will work on Wells Fargo and various other accounts; she joins BBDO from Digitas SF.

-Philadelphia direct response agency DMW Direct hired Emmy Izykowsk as its newest Senior Account Executive. Izykowsk, who most recently handled Radian, Crozer-Keystone Health System, Comcast and other clients for Holton, Sentivan + Gury, will now focus primarily on the Premera Blue Cross account in addition to various side projects.

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