http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Interactive Ads and Digital Media en Copyright 2009 2009-07-19T03:49:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wii-no-ma-nintendo-family ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Looking to reverse the trend of fragmenting family life and leisure time spent alone, Nintendo has developed the concept of ‘Wii-no-ma’. In a nutshell, Wii-no-ma is a video broadcasting service designed… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Interactive Ads and Digital Media Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wii-no-ma-nintendo-family 2009-07-14T14:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-livestrong ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This installation is for the Nike Sportswear LIVESTRONG collection. While interesting to look at, it also conveniently doubles as advertising for the collaboration. On a tight time line, Frank Liew and… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-livestrong 2009-07-14T02:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wax-branding ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The clever creatives at Wax Branding in New Zealand wanted to showcase their unique skills to the world online. This small boutique agency with a core team of strategic thinkers, designers and web developers… Technology Trends and Gadgets Marketing Strategy Branding Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wax-branding 2009-07-11T21:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teco-cipriano-mini ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Teco Cipriano’s ambient ads for the MINI promo the microcar in a number of peculiar places. From subway maps to roller coasters, these guerrilla campaigns place the MINI directly in the eyes of the public… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Interactive Ads and Digital Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teco-cipriano-mini 2009-07-09T14:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-pop-up-minibar ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For hot summer nights the Absolut Pop-Up Minibar is the perfect accessory. Behind the white box you’ll find a bottle of Absolut and a two-piece minibar. After popping up the bar, you can fill it up with… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-pop-up-minibar 2009-07-09T13:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr.-hot-chicks-eating-burgers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Carl’s Jr. has experienced so much success with their sultry fastfood ads that they’re taking a crowdsourced approach with the Hot Chicks Eating Burgers Contest. Now that you’ve seen Paris Hilton, Padma… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr.-hot-chicks-eating-burgers 2009-07-02T16:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copybox ]]> (TrendHunter.com) According to an interview in Agency.Asia Magazine, Copybox is the tool that advertising agency creatives may well soon be using to create “reactive advertising”--global customization of how Internet ads… Marketing Strategy Branding Interactive Ads and Digital Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copybox 2009-06-29T20:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-foundation-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This guerrilla campaign by Catzwolf for the Blind Foundation illustrates just how difficult grocery shopping is for the visually impaired. In this Blind Foundation campaign for Moscow, a standard cardboard… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-foundation-campaign 2009-06-25T18:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/www.ryzwear.com ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ryzwear.com is a website designed for young innovators, graphic designers, and budding fashion designers. The Rzywear website gives people the opportunity to create their own customized sneakers, and upload… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Style and Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/www.ryzwear.com 2009-06-22T14:49:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-flying-bars-to-biervertising-tents-4-unique-ways-of-promotion-at-festi ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The German Outdoor Festival Summer comes along with some interesting promotions. Jägermeister, one of the most famous German digestifs, is traveling around with a flying liqueur bar which allows festival… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-flying-bars-to-biervertising-tents-4-unique-ways-of-promotion-at-festi 2009-06-19T13:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/crowdsourced-designs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Crowdsourced design is bigger now than it’s ever been. If the key to successful selling is giving people what they want, why not just skip all the tests, surveys, trials and errors and ask consumers directly… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Interactive Ads and Digital Media Modern Art and Design Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/crowdsourced-designs 2009-06-17T00:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-nasvik ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The one universal love we share is the word ‘free.’ Rachel Nasvik has recognized this, and will be hiding 90 purses around NYC for women to hunt for and keep. The bag hunt by Rachel Nasvik is not only… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-nasvik 2009-06-09T20:30:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-motion-dj-by-heinz ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Heinz has never sounded as good as it does thanks to new commercials featuring the remixed sounds of ketchup bottles. Featuring a DJ hitting and moving the bottles, the commercial reinvents the use of… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Interactive Ads and Digital Media Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-motion-dj-by-heinz 2009-06-09T15:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10000-cigar-caves-partagas-black-label-cigars ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you are a manly man who loves a good cigar, your ears will perk up at the mention of this latest contest from the best stogie-makers in the world, Partagas Black Label Cigars. The Dominican cigar maker… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Luxury Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10000-cigar-caves-partagas-black-label-cigars 2009-06-09T09:19:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-town-finalists ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Last month we introduced you to Comcast Town’s interactive home makeover competition, and Comcast has just released the four finalists and opened up the site for public voting. You can check out the four… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-town-finalists 2009-06-08T09:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-walls-jameson-whisky-interactive-advertising ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jameson recently projected interactive ads in urban city centers such as New York, to promote their brand and to also have a little fun with advertising. The viral video shows how Jameson ingeniously… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Interactive Ads and Digital Media Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-walls-jameson-whisky-interactive-advertising 2009-06-06T12:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-guy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ever wanted to escort that special someone around in a custom supercar? Ever wanted to escort that special someone around in a custom superstar with a guy lost in the 80s? NOW YOU CAN!!!! Ferrariguyforhire.com… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-guy 2009-06-04T00:25:11Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-jobs-ever ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Do you think that you have the best job in the entire world? Does leaving work bring that single tear to your eye? Why not let everybody know about it? BestJobsEver.net is exactly what you think it is.… Business Trends Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Special Features Jobs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-jobs-ever 2009-06-03T17:35:37Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poster-electrolux-vacuum-cleaner-denmark ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This mega marketing strategy is for the new and powerful Electrolux vacuum cleaner. Draped over a building in Denmark, the advertising agency Y&R Copenhagen successfully displayed how strong the new… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poster-electrolux-vacuum-cleaner-denmark 2009-06-03T13:45:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-google-day-in-the-clouds ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On June 24th, Virgin is teaming with Google to show off their new Wifi, but also to give away some free stuff with the ‘Day In The Clouds’ challenge. The Virgin ‘Day in the Clouds’ Challenge gives anyone… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-google-day-in-the-clouds 2009-06-02T21:05:45Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iams-strong-dogs-frisbee ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen how feeding Eukanuba dog food makes for smart dogs, and now sister brand IAMS is showing how strong your dog can be by eating their kibble. The latest ad campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi of Sydney… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iams-strong-dogs-frisbee 2009-05-31T12:41:21Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-x120-whatchamacallit-contest ]]> (TrendHunter.com) LG's new X120 model has got its fair share of features, but it lacks a serious component to any good computer. Yes...Sadly the LG X120 doesn't have a name. The positive behind this disastrous situation… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Business Trends Market Trends Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-x120-whatchamacallit-contest 2009-05-30T11:56:36Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-toys-tribble ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tribbles are strange creatures that procreated at a rapid pace and appeared in one of the original 'Star Trek' episodes. Hilariously enough, they have now been brought back by the power of the new 'Star… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-toys-tribble 2009-05-25T18:42:44Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-traceablity-baacode-tracks-wool-new-zeland-icebreaker-clothing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Icebreaker, a New Zealand outdoor clothing company, has introduced a product tracking system called, ‘Baacode.’ Conscientious customers can go online, enter the barcode from any Icebreaker garment, and… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Environmental Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-traceablity-baacode-tracks-wool-new-zeland-icebreaker-clothing 2009-05-24T00:58:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-ad-campaigns-coke-launches-online-irish-scavenger-hunt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Residents of Cork, Galway, Dublin and Belfast have the opportunity to go online on bebo.com and search their virtual cities for prizes. Hunters can wander around their virtual city and interact with… Marketing Strategy Branding Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-ad-campaigns-coke-launches-online-irish-scavenger-hunt 2009-05-23T17:28:13Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-tee-shirt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Threadless clothing just paired up with Twitter to create one of the funniest fashion innovations of 2009! Go to Twitter.Threadless.com or check out the gallery above to see some of the tweets that have… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-tee-shirt 2009-05-22T01:43:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-of-finland-shopping-bag ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After using public water pipes as erections to promote their fragrance last year, Tom of Finland has come up with a very cheeky shopping bag to put that fragrance into. Designed by ad agency Ogilvy, France,… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-of-finland-shopping-bag 2009-05-21T15:58:43Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-timelines-interaction-with-brands-jane ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Many of us are not aware that during our daily interactions with the world around us, we take in thousands of advertising strategies and interact with countless brands. To help put this all in perspective,… Business Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Interactive Ads and Digital Media Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-timelines-interaction-with-brands-jane 2009-05-18T13:00:19Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midget-hip-hopvertising-brazil-telecom-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Brazil Telecom went down an interesting avenue this past Christmas combining hip-hop and little people to create a bizarre campaign promoting their special holiday bonuses, free calling minutes and specials… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Business Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Interactive Ads and Digital Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midget-hip-hopvertising-brazil-telecom-campaign 2009-05-15T10:30:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-tweets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) NASA astronaut Mark Polansky, the commander of the next mission (STS-127), to the International Space Station, and Mike Massimino, the mission specialist for STS-125, will be the first people to tweet… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-tweets 2009-05-11T20:14:54Z