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I am Ram vs I am Jeep

2009-11-27T13:12:00.003-05:00

+ The other day while watching some TV after a long day at the office I noticed two ads that seemed a bit similar. One was for Dodge Ram with based off the idea of "My name is Ram". Shortly after...

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Chefs on Twitter

2009-10-03T07:28:00.007-05:00

+ I'm a bit of a foodie and I have to admit that when I realized some of the chefs I like were on Twitter, I was curious to see how they would be using it. I've followed a few and have been keeping...

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MA MadMen

2009-09-25T10:49:00.001-05:00

+Very droll.MA Men from Joey McIntyre

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Kindness on the Interwebs

2009-09-25T08:23:00.002-05:00

+ Just watched this video of a talk by Social theorist Jonathan Zittrain who suggests The Internet is made up of millions of disinterested acts of kindness, curiosity and trust. He provides some nice...

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Great PSA

2009-09-23T06:39:00.003-05:00

+ Love this sarcastic PSA to "save the insurance companies". "Who's really supporting it besides 80% of the American people?" "What's so American about competition?" "They need to make big profits so...

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Work-related rah-rah for Dunkin' Run iPhone app

2009-09-15T16:08:00.005-05:00

+ In this week's Adage, which I was just flipping through (yes, I get a *gasp* paper version), I came across this article about marketers getting wise to designing apps with a purpose.Earlier this...

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Brands and their own social networks

2009-08-04T05:59:00.003-05:00

+ Facebook. MySpace. Bebo. LinkedIn. Orkut. DeviantART. There's a plethora of social networking sites out there. And brands are now jumping on the bandwagon. Earlier this year, Sears launched MySears...

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On cup games

2009-08-02T18:52:00.005-05:00

+ The other day while hitting up The Facebooks, I saw in my feed a post from Slurpee which was pimping their new campaign all about Slurpee-napping. No, not the snoring under your desk at the office...

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B-I-N-G-O

2009-07-28T15:49:00.003-05:00

+ There's a ton of bingo cards out there on the web and lately I've ended up coming across a few of the more notable ones.Account-Speak BingoIdea Killer BingoJargon BingoAdvertising Bingo

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Hello again

2009-06-30T08:52:00.002-05:00

+ Poor neglected blog. I wonder if you get any visitors anymore. Things have been too busy with work and life to maintain you of late. I have often thought about posting, but the next project comes...

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Sir Mix-A-Lot does BK

2009-04-07T08:44:00.004-05:00

+ Following in the footsteps of Hootie, Sir Mix-A-Lot helps BK shill some kid's meals featuring Sponge Bob. Below is the 2 minute - but the :30 is airing on TV. (hat tip @kburk)

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Who ever said the jingle was dead?

2009-03-17T05:59:00.003-05:00

+ Local advertisers haven't stopped the use of jingles, although in the past 10 years or so, many traditional advertisers have removed the jingle from their arsenal. But now and again we see a jingle...

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What's it take to be a good Creative Director?

2009-03-09T12:16:00.002-05:00

+ A worthy read, whether you are the CD or you want to see how yours stacks up. Rant: What Makes a Good Creative Director - Part 1.Themes from Part 1 include:The creative director is the last line of...

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Twitter Conversation: #Upswing

2009-02-19T11:49:00.003-05:00

+ Sally Hogshead (@sallyhogshead) is doing an experiment on Twitter today: An experiment: What POSITIVE effects of this recession are you seeing, experiencing, hearing about? Post to hashgroup:...

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5 Reasons Your Creative Might Not Be Innovative

2009-01-18T10:26:00.004-05:00

+ Innovative advertising takes much more than just a spectacular creative idea. The philosophy of creating communications that wow has to be a group decision, whether that decision is a conscious one...

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Watch Super Bowl Ads All Weekend

2009-01-17T19:47:00.003-05:00

+ Want to get prepped for the upcoming Super Bowl ad fest? Well then, stop reading this drivel and get yourself to Adland! We're talking 36 YEARS folks. I this FedEx spot, ""We Apologize" aired 1998...

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Crazy "girlie" ad

2009-01-13T11:09:00.003-05:00

+ So what do you think of GlaxoSmithKline’s Lactacyd vaginal cream ad created by Grey Amsterdam? It's different, I'll give it that. But do I really need to see the "kitty" POV? I would say that I'm...

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This and That: 01.02.09

2009-01-02T16:55:00.003-05:00

+ Five Second Test - The five second test is a simple usability test that helps you measure the effectiveness of your user interfaces. So help out a designer and give some good karma :)Who's Talkin'...

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7 Things

2009-01-02T14:03:00.004-05:00

+ Yes, my first post of 2009 (and first post in a while) is a meme. Been tagged by the loverly the girl riot(TM). So, I guess I should list off the 7 things about me then I get to tag 7 others. Woot....

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This and That: 11.17.08

2008-11-17T12:04:00.003-05:00

+ Lots of interesting reads this morning. Afraid my Firefox is going to have a fit if I try opening a new tab.Times Square getting first green billboard - The billboard construction starts this month...

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Motrin causes web and self headache

2008-11-17T06:35:00.003-05:00

+ A new campaign for Motrin that launched recently targets Moms, and attempts to be funny, but instead has angered quite a few. This spot was on their website until it got pulled last night/today (no...

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WTF: Rain water and carpooling

2008-11-13T07:46:00.005-05:00

+ Did you know that in Utah, you don't own the rain that falls on your property? And in fact, collecting it could result in a fine. Check out this video and news report.Did you know that in Ontario,...

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Alton Brown for Welch's

2008-11-13T07:11:00.004-05:00

+ My favorite Food Network cheflebrity, Alton Brown, has become the spokesperson for a new Welch's campaign. One of the spots is viewable on Welch's website. There is also a section on the site...

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This and That: 11.12.08

2008-11-12T15:17:00.002-05:00

+ A few random things...In the WTF category, the mayor of an oil-producing city in southeastern Turkey, named Batman, is supposedly suing helmer Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. for royalties from...

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Shift from luxury to value

2008-11-10T17:40:00.001-05:00

+ As Spending Plunges, Ads Emphasize Value Over Luxury - Article from the NYTimes which takes a look at a shift from luxury and "I-want-it-ism" to value.

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