Domestic Violence Ads – City of Hope (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The United Arab Emirates has been producing some very creative ads recently and seems to be claiming a spot in the competitive world of advertising. These new City of Hope ads by TBWARAAD Abu Dhabi ad agency are a good example. City of Hope assists women facing domestic violence, a social concern w…

Domestic Violence Ads – City of Hope

The United Arab Emirates has been producing some very creative ads recently and seems to be claiming a spot in the competitive world of advertising. These new City of Hope ads by TBWARAAD Abu Dhabi ad agency are a good example. City of Hope assists women facing domestic violence, a social concern w…

Hyundai Coupe is rough on canine tongues

Hyundaicoupedog Tongues have enjoyed starring roles in many an ad campaign, from the Budweiser frogs to this weird Sprite Sublymonal spot to this gross (and weird) Tooheys Extra Dry ad. Copy on the Hyundai ad above reads: “0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds.” By Y&R Israel, via Advertolog.

—Posted by Tim Nudd

Croc Cell Phone Case – Crocs O-dial Phone Case (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I loathe Croc, but yet again I find myself writing about them. The company behind the beastly plastic shoes has released a branded cell phone holder that looks just like the slip on garden/nurse shoes, and in an array of atrocious colours too.

The mobile phone holsters are being released by Crocs …

Croc Cell Phone Case – Crocs O-dial Phone Case

I loathe Croc, but yet again I find myself writing about them. The company behind the beastly plastic shoes has released a branded cell phone holder that looks just like the slip on garden/nurse shoes, and in an array of atrocious colours too.

The mobile phone holsters are being released by Crocs …

Ripped Porn Star Buffs Up Bluelithium Founder Gurbaksh Chahal

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We’ve written about ad network company Blulithium and its founder Gurbaksh Chahal several times before but we never thought we’d be telling you, according to ValleyWag, he’s been buffing up his body by training with San Jose-based bodybuilder Tom Austin.

Obama: The Brand

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Politics aren’t exactly my thing, and I’m definitely not directly expressing any views or endorsing anything here. I just read through Andrew Romano’s Newsweek Blog article from last week on Why The Obama Brand is Working. I hadn’t taken the time to really step back and look at what was going on – and I’m greatful that Romano did for me. A very interesting read. He writes:

Reinforced with a coherent, comprehensive program of fonts, logos, slogans and web design, Obama is the first presidential candidate to be marketed like a high-end consumer brand. And for folks who don’t necessarily need Democratic social programs–upscale voters, young people–I suspect that the novel comfort of that brand affiliation contributes (however subconsciously) to his appeal.

Interesting to look at in those terms. And also interesting to analyze everything from a marketing campaign level rather than a political campaign standpoint. I realize there are many similarities, and that many political campaigns are purely advertising, but, as Romano points out, it’s much more than just advertising. It’s a politcian producing branding that would make most companies envious.

Pampers: Baby, 3

Pampers: Baby, 3

Absorbs what others don’t. Pampers

Advertising Agency: Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pampers: Baby, 2

Pampers: Baby, 2

Absorbs what others don’t. Pampers

Advertising Agency: Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pampers: Baby, 1

Pampers: Baby, 1

Absorbs what others don’t. Pampers

Advertising Agency: Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Frickin’ Chicken hating street preaches is a lone loon.

An update on that frickin’ chicken thing, one half of WordsandPictures emailed to say:

Did a little looking online and found out the people making the complaint picketed the opening of the Civil War Museum with a banner reading “Proof America Condones Sodomy”. I don’t even GET that, but then I’m not crazy. 😉

here’s their comic take on it all.

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Toyota Highlights, ACDelco Moves, Airborne Pays, Facebook Poked

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Facebook gets poked! Right. Facebook backlash YouTube-style.

The Dirty Harry of Lawyers, in a Skirt


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — With more TV programs returning to or launching on air after the writers strike, Ad Age TV Editor Brian Steinberg casts a critical eye on some of the new and continuing series to help marketers determine which may prove to be the best showcases for their ads and products. This week: "Canterbury's Law," a new Fox legal drama featuring a gusty but flawed heroine.

MP calls for ads warning parents of dangers of youth drinking

LONDON – The parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to public health minister Dawn Primarolo has called for an advertising push aimed at parents to curb the effects of youth binge-drinking.

Helath minister’s PPS calls for ads warning parents of dangers of youth drinking

LONDON – The parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to the public health minister Dawn Primarolo has called for an advertising push aimed at parents to curb the effects of youth binge drinking.

Ultimate Mobile Printer on Your Notebook Lid – Trak (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Destined to become the ultimate printing companion to business men, travellers and students alike, Trak by designer Hung Chih Wang brings ultra mobility to printers. The extremely slim Trak printer fits on the back of the screen of a notebook and is conveniently powered by USB. No messy power cables…

Commercial Actors Wanted


Back in the days before multicultural marketing — before anyone seemed to care about marketing to people other than English-speaking Caucasians — life in Casting Land was so much easier. Typecasting, a close cousin of stereotyping, was expected, accepted and understood. Then, one day, there was color.

L.A. Times Posts News to Digital Billboards


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Starting today, Los Angeles commuters needn't have a newspaper, TV or a computer handy to get their latest Los Angeles Times headlines.

Brandeis brains start spreading the news

Einstein_2 In its new “Smart from the start” campaign, Brandeis University points up its historic association with Albert Einstein as well as its involvement in the creation of Smart Balance spread, a butter substitute developed by campus scientists. Einstein once said, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet,” but he didn’t specifically mention margarine. So I assume Einstein played no part in the Smart Balance saga, though he probably was hungry after coming up with the theory of relativity. Frankly, if he was smart enough to figure that out, he surely concluded that cream cheese or Nutella are the way to go, spread-wise. Particularly when slathered on an Einstein Bros. bagel. (Gatorade, by the way, was developed at the University of Florida—you can look it up.)

—Posted by David Gianatasio

Hand-Printed Tights From Finland – Zukale & Huoviala Fashion (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) So far it seems that this decade is all about accessories, and this year especially is all about colours. Let it be gloves, hats, scarfs or socks. Yes, it’s time to rethink that old fashioned thought that only black socks are acceptable, and only black tights are elegant.

For me, these happy colo…