Multi-Tasking Aid for the Car – Digitize Your Distractions With Michael Roller’s ‘Tame’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Michael Roller came up with a concept called “Tame” that is supposed to digitalize multi-tasking while driving and minimize the distractions-and dangers- involved in trying to do too much while behind the steering wheel of a vehicle.

Bracelet Watches That Hide The Time – i/o Concept Cuff Bracelet (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designers Robin Lapo Bigio & Olivero Zanon have come up with an ultra-feminine watch design that emphasizes the accessory factor and hides the technology, resulting in the perfect fashion watch for the modern girl.

The “i/o” concept is designed as a cuff bracelet with a glossy mirror surface fi…

Easy Packaging for Pain Relief – Richard Fine’s Help Removes Bottle Opening Headaches (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) “Help” is the name of a new branded product by Richard Fine. The products packaging which is made from a soft molded paper pulp and 100% recycled materials. Mocoloco says of the designer’s creative process that, “Fine’s response(to the confusion created by the plethora of pharmacy pain relief prod…

Musical Furniture – Fumiaki Goto’s Dining Table (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Fumiaki Goto came up with the idea or concept of a musical dining table. I find this to be a strange concept.

This table, which is built like a marimba, creates different tones when struck enabling the hungry marimba player in you to eat and play music at the same time? I don’t quite get …

Game Pieces as Jewelry – Chocosho’s Domino Pendants (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These cute domino pendants are each hand-painted and are unique according to the chocosho.com website. They elaborate saying that, “Each decorated domino is printed and colored by hand, then coated with a protective glaze and seal. Measurements: 2.5″ tall x .75″ wide.” I don’t know if I would go for…

Jewelry for Geeks – Cajsita Bead Designs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is one of the geekiest collections of accessories that I have seen. Multi-colored Superman logos? A cassette? Anyway, this very kitschy line of bead necklaces and earrings was developed by Swedish designer Cajsa Westerman.

Coffee Maker Boomboxes – The Delizio’s Jukebox (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Jukebox was released by Swiss company Delizio. This slender, attractive machine allows you to listen to music while preparing coffee through a cable connected to your MP3 player. The Delizio Comfort II coffee maker comes in black, white, silver and red and even though I am not a coffee drinker I…

Prescription Video Games – Sony PSP Ad Portrays Games as a Dose of Fun (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is a new ad campaign from advertising agency Euro RSCG, Buenos Aires, Argentina for Sony PSP portable. I don’t quite understand the concept behind the pills. Are they supposed to help us visualize how small and “portable” the product is? In any event, each poster comes with its own slogan: “Adr…

Anime Halo Robots – The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Anime is hotter than ever, and if you’re a fan, you might want an Anime Halo Robot.

Not speaking Japanese definitely puts me at a disadvantage with this one. Meet ‘Halo’, a character from the Japanese anime series Gundam 00 (or at least so I gather from the translated website). The Robot tells ti…

False Teeth for Cats – Feline Invention Wins Microsoft-Sponsored Event

(TrendHunter.com) A group of student in England have created the first false teeth for cats. People have created lots of eccentric accessories for their pets, such as clothing and wigs. However, false teeth for cats are also the solution for cats who have serious dental problem.

The invention doesn’t end with cats.…

Messenger Dolls – USB Powered ‘Fairy Elf’ Flutters When You’re Pinged (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) How many times you walked away from your computer while a MSM is coming in and you missed that ooohhh sooo important contact. The solution, as so many, comes from Japan. The USB powered Fairy Elf Messenger Doll from Shanghai Donya starts to attract your attention as soon as a message comes in. Condi…

Trend Hunter Favorites – Now You Can Collect Your Favorite Trends

(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter is pleased to announce the launch of Trend Hunter Favorites. In short, you can now collect the most delicious trends and store them in your Trend Hunter portfolio!

If you want to favorite a trend, simply click on the little heart next the title. The trend will then automatically appe…

Hygienic Shockvertizing II – Wash your Hands (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is an ad for an instant hand sanitizer from advertising agency EURO RSCG in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is not as nastily graphic as the one TrendHunter published a few days ago but it drives the message home.

I like the way this ad cleverly shows some of the junk our hands come in contact wit…

Top 18 Hello Kitty Products – Childish Icons for Adults (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Hello Kitty has invaded the world, growing from a pop culture craze in Japan to becoming a world wide icon. There’s are products like the Hello Kitty toaster featured, Kitty shotguns, contact lenses and even an entire air line in theme.

The little white, anime cat looks like a children’s cartoon c…

Kellogg’s Andy Jung, Head of Media Advertising Services, Out


CHICAGO (AdAge.com) — Andy Jung, Kellogg's senior director of media-advertising services, is out after 11 years with the company. Kellogg spokeswoman Kris Charles said Mr. Jung's position was eliminated and his duties divided among the marketing VPs in the company's business units.

Winner of “The Best Copy I’ve Seen In An Ad Today” Contest

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Congrats to Bryan Judkins, ACD/Copywriter of Young & Laramore.

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I need a car that slides well, any ideas?

What’s up with the latest trend in car spots that shows the car in a massive power slide? It’s weird, if you ask me.

Life Happens Over Coffee

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I snapped this pic this morning at my local Starbucks. I need to go back and study it, because now I realize that the smudged chalkboard look and feel is a neat way to say “LOCAL,” even though a chain with thousands of stores can hardly claim to be a local institution. At any rate, I’m wondering if this POS really is chalked. Take a look next time you’re at Starbucks and I’ll do the same.

Digital Media Redefines Advertising

 

Digital Media Signages

As far as the known means of promotions and providing advertising mediums is concerned, digital media advertising is the new resort that most people turn to today. It has been hailed as the ideal means of getting ads across to a new market, especially the ones who hate to wait.

Normally, most digital media advertising campaigns can be found in the airports for captive audiences. This concept originates from the fact that whenever a person finds himself waiting for his flight or turn, he is seeking something to entertain him for the moment. Digital advertising aims to do just that.

You may be thinking that digital spending may be costly which is true. But if you are inclined to make each second count, rest assured digital media advertising is a worthy investment for vast exposure for your product or service today.

You can read more of it here at Digital Signage Today.

Sign Spinning Men of Advertising

 

Signage Spinners

 

As far as deciding on which proper mode of advertising to turn to, it is no longer restricted to the big three, namely:

  1. Television
  2. Radio
  3. Print

These are traditional advertising techniques. We have seen the evolution of other advertising strategies such as the Internet advertising era but that is too restricted to people who are frequenting the web.

With that in mind, check out the new way of advertising to get attention. The Sign Spinners who are hailed as the new sandwich men of the US are sure to get the attention of people in neighborhoods where they may be assigned. Paid at a fair $10 per hour to walk around and spin signs given to them, people are bound to take notice and become curious at what the sign being spun holds.

Read more about it here at the AFP.