Nightclub University – UNLV Teaches the ‘Academics of Party Planning’

Only a university based in Sin City would have the moxie to offer an actual class on how to run a night club. I guess its not unreasonable to believe that all those strippers really are attending college with their tip money. Want to make some real cash after graduation? Forget about Harvard or Sta…

Nightclub University – UNLV Teaches the ‘Academics of Party Planning’

(TrendHunter.com) Only a university based in Sin City would have the moxie to offer an actual class on how to run a night club. I guess its not unreasonable to believe that all those strippers really are attending college with their tip money. Want to make some real cash after graduation? Forget about Harvard or Sta…

Hotwheels: Hands

Hotwheels: Hands

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy Budapest, Hungary
Creative Director / Copywriter: Gabor Spielmann
Art Director: Bruno Almeida
Photographer: Artluzstudio
Published: January 2008

DHL: Stairs

DHL: Stairs

As certain as if it was put into your hands.

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy Budapest, Hungary
Creative Director / Copywriter: Gabor Spielmann
Art Director: Bruno Almeida
Illustrator: Morpho
Photographer: Pál Nánási
Published: January 2008

Matchbox: Batman and Robin

Matchbox: Batman and Robin

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy Budapest, Hungary
Creative Director / Copywriter: Gabor Spielmann
Art Directors: Bruno Almeida, Eric Napier, Viktor Uhrin
Illustrator: Morpho
Photographer: Pál Nánási
Published: January 2008

Matchbox: Starsky and Hutch

Matchbox: Starsky and Hutch

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy Budapest, Hungary
Creative Director / Copywriter: Gabor Spielmann
Art Directors: Bruno Almeida, Eric Napier, Viktor Uhrin
Illustrator: Morpho
Photographer: Pál Nánási
Published: January 2008

Matchbox: Vincent and Jules

Matchbox: Vincent and Jules

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy Budapest, Hungary
Creative Director / Copywriter: Gabor Spielmann
Art Directors: Bruno Almeida, Eric Napier, Viktor Uhrin
Illustrator: Morpho
Photographer: Pál Nánási
Published: January 2008

One Show Student winners on “Doritos” live brief.

The print category received 376 entries. A Gold Pencil was awarded to art director/writer duo Elliot Nordstrom and Phil Van Buren of the University of Colorado for their campaign titled “There is Only One” which artfully featured the unique Doritos chip as the standout in a sea of generic potatoes chips, tortilla chips and crackers.

Other highlights of the show include a Gold Pencil awarded in the Interactive category to art director Thomas Jonsson and writer Cark Fredrik Jannerfeldt of Berghs School of Communication, Stockholm for “We don’t like banners,” an innovative computer plug-in program that would detect where advertising banners are placed and override them with your own personalized content. The tag line reads: “What if the Internet was just like a bag of Doritos. Filled only with the stuff you like.”

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La Vache qui Rit: Laughing Cow

La Vache qui Rit: Laughing Cow

Check out the microsite: http://laughingisgoodforyou.ca/

Creative Agency: Lowe Roche, Toronto
VP/Creative Director: Christina Yu
Associate Creative Director: Joseph Bonnici
Writer: Rob Sturch
Art Director: Paul Parolin
Print Production: JBO Productions, Beth Mackinnon
Online Producers: Trish Quenneville, Brie Gowans
Account Service: Maureen Atchison, Andrew Carty
Product Manager: Catherine Fortier
Assistant Brand Manager: Sabrina Belisle

The youtube clip that needed to save “What happens in Vegas”


The footage of Cameron Diaz, drunk getting hitched to an equally soused Ashton Kutcher was “leaked” on the web to help boost interested in the movie “What happens in Vegas” which opened May 9. Adage reported:

those surveyed were asked for their top three choices of movies to see this summer, only 13% of Marketcast respondents named “What Happens in Vegas.” Instead, most mentioned blockbusters such as “Indiana Jones” (May 22) or “Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” (May 16). In short, when a film is tracking behind pictures that don’t even open until two to three weeks after it does, the studio releasing it has a potentially significant problem.

Complicating matters, Ms. Diaz was forced to skip its press junket last weekend after the sudden death of her father on April 15.

That has not been lost on Fox. The studio hastily cut new TV spots showcasing broader humor that might skew more male, and the planned leak of the illicit “wedding video” may yet stir up interest among heretofore unenthusiastic males.

“The ‘wedding video’ is only in the actual movie for a little bit, but they shot 10 minutes of footage, and it’s fucking hilarious,” said Shawn Levy, a producer on “Vegas” who has also directed the comedies “Night at the Museum” and “Cheaper by the Dozen” for Fox.

So far “What happens in Vegas” has received mixed reviews, and how many saw it the opening weekend hasn’t been announced yet.

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Bamboo Jewelry – Laser Cut Eco Accessories (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Bamboo jewelry by Molly M Designs is a perfect match for today’s new environmentally friendly bamboo clothes. The jewelry line is laser cut with designs inspired from her natural surroundings and her garden. Simple, sharp and bold cutouts reveal recycled materials such as wool, felt and suede from o…

Portfolio Night 6: Humiliation

Portfolio Night 6: Humiliation

Advertising Agency: JWT, London, UK
Creative Directors: Greg Martin, Mike McKenna
Creatives: Rob Welch, Naz Nazli
Agency Producer: Sarah Patterson
Assistant Producer: Jodie Sibson
Production company: Moon
Director: Helena Brooks
Production manager: Agnes Szyperek
Producer: Linda Peryer
Director of photography: Malcolm McLean

Sumatriptan: Light

Sumatriptan: Light

The triggers of the monstrous pain, like loud noise and bright light, are symbolized as Ravana, the ten headed monster of the famous Hindu epic Ramayana.

Advertising Agency: The Greenroom, Mumbai, India
Creative Director / Art Director: Maheindra Thakur
Copywriter: Hiral Jhaveri
Published: April 2008

Sumatriptan: Noise

Sumatriptan: Noise

The triggers of the monstrous pain, like loud noise and bright light, are symbolized as Ravana, the ten headed monster of the famous Hindu epic Ramayana.

Advertising Agency: The Greenroom, Mumbai, India
Creative Director / Art Director: Maheindra Thakur
Copywriter: Hiral Jhaveri
Published: April 2008

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Insurance: Disclaimer

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Insurance: Disclaimer

Advertising Agency: Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, Australia
Copywriters: Paul Reardon, Julian Schreiber
Executive Creative Director: James McGrath
Sound Designers / Engineers: Paul Le Couteur, Flagstaff Studios
Account Directors: Hugh Nairn, Julian Shiff
Agency Producer: Sevda Cemo

Untooning (Part V) – Stewie, Peter Griffin, Marge Simpson, Betty Boop, The Little Mermaid (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Several weeks ago, Trend Hunter started breaking the news about Untooning, the process of transforming cartoons into art.

Now, there is a rash of untooning going on in the blogosphere. Lucky for us all, Worth1000 decided to launch Untooning as a contest.

The result is that a whole bunch of very…

Automated Plant Growing – The ‘Power Plant’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Power Plant is an automated plant grower, perfect for those living in a small space or for those who are too lazy to go out and plant a garden.

This is a worry-free soilless indoor gardening appliance to grow herbs, fruit and fresh flowers indoors and all year long.

It dispenses nutrient to …

Safe Chewable Jewelry – For Babies and the Insatiably Hungry (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Dr Helen Bloom, a dentist, has launched a line of ‘safe’ Chewable Jewelry to give women the chance to wear trendy jewelry and keep teething babies happy and occupied at the same time. The pendants and bangles look like they are made of resin but are much softer and won’t harm developing tooth buds…

Ornamental Libraries – The Bookman Shelf

(TrendHunter.com) The ‘Bookman’, pictured here, is a decorative, yet functional piece of furniture, designed and sold in England by artist Kazmierz Szmauz. The construction is wooden, usually made of mahogany.

While it certainly takes more space that a traditional bookshelf, these displays are much more creativ…

Social Networking for High Society – 6 Networks that Reject You For Sucking

(TrendHunter.com) In the past, Trend Hunter has covered social networks which are exclusively for the elite. This month, Forbes picked up on the trend, running through their own list of sites for the social elite.

I used to think that the internet was the only place where I could feel as equal as everyone else. D…