Craigslist fires back at eBay over ‘share dilution’ row

LONDON – US classified site Craigslist has fired a broadside at minority shareholder eBay, claiming that the auction site is making unethical assertions and possibly preparing for a hostile takeover.

Sexy Chain-Linked Legs Supposed to Stop Sex Trafficking

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Is it wrong to think this Amnesty International sex trafficking ad is just a tiny bit hot while, at the same time, clearly realizing it’s a clever representation of a reprehensible practice? Please! Don’t confuse.

Neolane adds MMS and Wap-Push mobile marketing

LONDON – Marketing software company Neolane is offering MMS and Wap-Push communications as new media for marketers to incorporate into their multichannel customer marketing campaigns.

Lifestyles Online launches French and Spanish data sites

LONDON – Lead generation and data agency Lifestyles Online has launched two consumer facing sites in Europe, which will collect French and Spanish consumer data.

Channel 4’s ad revenues face “massive pressure”

LONDON – Channel 4’s chief executive Andy Duncan today warned of “massive pressure” on ad revenues for its core channel, insisting that new sources of public funding for the channel are the only way to stop programming budgets going “seriously into reverse”.

Self-Destructing DVDs – DVD-D Germany Ltd.

“Your mission… should you choose to accept it, is to watch this movie. It will self-destruct in 48 hours.” The company, DVD-D Germany Ltd., has produced a media that may offer an alternative to movie rental businesses, Netflix and Blockbuster. Already being sold in France and Italy, the DVD-D offe…

New York Times Opens Door to ‘Welcome Ads’


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Websites are continuing to explore just how far ads should creep across their sites without bothering visitors too much. The most recent example came yesterday, when The New York Times for the first time allowed a full-page ad to interrupt people trying to reach NYTimes.com for their initial visits of the day — before they could view even one headline.

Eco-Friendly Coffins 2 – Ecopod

The Ecopod coffin is made out of 100% recycled paper and is completely biodegradable. It comes in four colors with a variety of designs and they cost about $1500 to $1900, depending on which you order.

“Almost 90% of coffins used in burials are made of chipboard covered with a laminate, which leaks…

Manix King Size: Shoes

Manix King Size: Shoes

Advertising Agency: CLM BBDO, France
Creative Directors: Gilles Fichteberg, Jean-françois Sacco
Artistic Director: Sophian Bouadjera
Copywriter: Laurent Laporte
Art buyer: Sylvie Etchemaite
Photographer: Eric Devert

Cooking with Absinthe – Absinthe Oysters Rockefeller

(TrendHunter.com) Absinthe is one of the hottest drinks on the market, mainly because it was illegal for so long due to its perceived hallucinogenic properties. A tamer, legal version has been back on the North American market for a while now, but so far it’s only been served as a drink.

A creative San Jose chef ha…

Logo Gets Excited, Rubs One Out

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This, by far, is the best logo fuck up ever.

Danica Patrick airplane cleared for takeoff

Airtranica Put on your yalmulka, here comes AirTranica.

—Posted by Tim Nudd

New York Times Whines About Clinton Advertising

I don't know why a New York Times editorial carries any more weight than the opinion of any pajama-wearing blogger, but we can all pretend, can't we? Still it's hard to take the editorial board seriously when it tries to take back its Hillary Clinton endorsement because she's been fighting dirty.

Ajit Khimji: Earth Day

Ajit Khimji: Earth Day

Advertising Agency: Asha Advertising & Marketing Agency LLC, Oman
Creative Head: Bala Krishnan
Creative Director: Rahul Mathur

C4’s chief executive takes home £1.2m

LONDON – The earnings of Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan nearly doubled from £622,000 in 2006 to £1.21m last year, despite it being a torrid period for the broadcaster with phone-in scandals and a racism row sparked by ‘Big Brother’.

Swiss dairy brand Emmi in two-string promotional push

LONDON – Swiss dairy brand Emmi is set to launch an on-pack promotion for its Emmi Swiss Muesli Yoghurt range to promote it as a healthy alternative.

Ideas Foundation creates mentoring council

LONDON – The Ideas Foundation has set up a mentoring service to increase opportunities within ad agencies for disadvantaged young people.

Drop your pants Mr, lets see what you got.

Elana Olavesen from John St, Toronto explains the strategy behind the new Autotrader.ca campaign here.

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Head&Shoulders: Shoulders

Head&Shoulders: Shoulders

For longer lasting clothes.

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, France
Photographer: Roberto Badin
Art Directors: Fréderic Durand, Fréderic Kermovant
Art Buyer: Marion Venot

Cause Group Targets Triggers to Tackle Smoking

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They came for the smokers, and I did not speak up because I wasn’t a smoker.