US DMA faces open criticism from board member

NEW YORK – A member of the US Direct Marketing Association’s board has launched a web site questioning the group’s governance, as the body faces its most challenging year yet, Marketing Direct sister title DM News reports.

Denis O’Brien proposes INM rescue deal tie-up with Anthony O’Reilly

LONDON – The rebel shareholder Denis O’Brien has offered his bitter business rival Anthony O’Reilly, the main shareholder at Independent News 8 Media, the chance to join in with his audacious last-minute rescue plan for the indebted business.

Bauer Media to promote COI diploma scheme

LONDON – Bauer Media has secured a multi-platform campaign with the COI to promote the Department for Children, Schools and Families’ diplomas.

ITV enters new talks to find a chairman

LONDON – ITV will begin discussions this week to find a chairman, following its failure to replace Michael Grade with a chairman or chief executive.

Google Maps to show where to get coffee on the go

LONDON – Google is seeking to cash in on Google Maps, one of its most popular products beyond search, with a range of new advertising opportunities for brands.

Warburtons appoints Rainey Kelly to its advertising account

LONDON – Bread company Warburtons has appointed Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R to its £4m advertising account after a final two-way pitch against Delaney Lund Knox Warren.

Marston’s ties with Travelodge for pub-hotel joint venture

LONDON – Marston’s Inns and Taverns is teaming up with budget hotel brand Travelodge to develop a number of joint hotel and pub restaurants.

Orange to bring iPhone to UK customers

LONDON – Orange UK and Apple have confirmed an agreement to bring iPhone 3G and 3GS to Orange UK customers later this year.

ITV1’s X Factor beats Strictly Come Dancing for second week

LONDON – ITV may be struggling to hire a new chief executive but it scored another Saturday night ratings victory with ITV1’s The X Factor drawing 40% of the audience, beating arch rival Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Asda drops Jordon from cancer charity campaign

LONDON – Asda has dropped Katie Price, aka Jordan, from a breast cancer awareness campaign following a comment she made on her ITV2 show that provoked an angry backlash from an online community.

Public View – Ancestry.co.uk ‘find us’ by Hurrell, Moseley, Dawson 8 Grimmer

LONDON – What did the public think of the new ad campaign for family tree research website Ancestry.co.uk?

Retailers plan to increase promotion of low-alcohol wine

LONDON – Retailers are planning to increase their ranges of low-alcohol wines in the run up to Christmas in response to growing demand and increased health concerns about drinking.

Orange seals deal with Apple to sell iPhone in the UK

LONDON – Orange has struck a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G and 3GS to its UK customers, bringing an end to O2’s exclusive hold on the touchscreen device

Stress Watch

Un concept intéressant avec cette montre de Gavari Design qui permet d’afficher l’état de stress de la personne qui la porte. La montre utilise la fréquence cardiaque et l’illustre avec plusieurs graphiques. Une sorte de bracelet, avec écran couleur, qui permet de réguler son activité.



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Vert et bleu indiquent le calme, tandis que rose et rouge indiquent le stress.

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Tesco to challenge M&S with expanded bra range

LONDON – Tesco is ramping up the pressure on Marks 8 Spencer by doubling the size of its upmarket Diamond Boutique lingerie range from next year.

Movistar: Face mask

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This was done at Buenos Aires for the cell-phone company “Movistar” during July. The idea was to do something to break through all the media paranoia after the A-Flu that the world is facing.

Advertising Agency: Publicis Graffiti, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Creative Directors: Diego Sánchez, Diego Livachoff
Art Director: Fernando Errecaborde
Copywriter: Fernando Bozzoletti
Account Director: Paula Santambroggio
Producer: Marcelo Orueta.
Released: July 2009

Seat Ibiza: Rodeo

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“Ibiza Cupra 2,0 Tsi 240 Hp. Get More.”

Advertising Agency: Grey, Paris, France
Executive Creative Director: Andrea Stillacci
Art Director: Patrice Jean-Baptiste
Copywriter: Baptiste Thiery
Photography: Photostock Corbis
Retouch : David Martin, Benoit Monceau
Published: September 2009

Peter Lundgren Showreel

Découverte du portfolio et du showreel 2009 de l’artiste et designer suédois, Peter Lundgren. Ce clip présente ses travaux sur la bande-son : “And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead” par Mistakes & Regrets. A découvrir en vidéo dans la suite.



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Perhaps Pop Culture Could Help the Ad Industry’s Diversity Issue


You know what might help the diversity effort in the ad industry? A TV show or online video series. OK, stop laughing. And put away your angry e-mails until I explain.

Advice to B-to-B Publishers: Don’t Lose Personal Sales Touch


Instead of providing access to their responsive and involved audiences, B-to-B publishers now find themselves being paid on a per-lead basis.