http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Publicity Stunts en Copyright 2009 2009-07-14T14:40:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Optimus-Prime-Transformers-Exhibit ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Optimus Prime stands guard against the Decepticons in this mall exhibit in Hong Kong, as shoppers watch in awe of the friendly robot. The latest release of Transformers is still out of course, and this… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Optimus-Prime-Transformers-Exhibit 2009-07-14T11:49:58Z 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/twitter-downsizing-brands-microblogging ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The new business model for flailing online news and content providers may be microblogging. Adweak, a satirical take on contemporary advertising, is taking its content to Twitter.  CNN and BBC News are… Business Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-downsizing-brands-microblogging 2009-07-11T09:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-mob-michael-jackson-tributes-stockholm ]]> (TrendHunter.com) What better way than with a flash mob Michael Jackson tribute to celebrate the King of Pop? The video above is footage from Sergels Torg and the Central Station in Stockholm, Sweden from a few days ago… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-mob-michael-jackson-tributes-stockholm 2009-07-10T19:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tarts-for-18000 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This $18,000 chocolate dessert is encrusted with a single diamond stone nestled in the blueberry topping. The delicious and ultra luxe dessert is made by Mervis Diamond Importers, a jewelry chain in… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tarts-for-18000 2009-07-10T15:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bruno-movie ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest movie ‘Bruno’ is set to debut July 10, and as you can see from the publicity stunts he’s staged to promo the film, it will be epic. From adopting an African child named O.J.… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bruno-movie 2009-07-08T02:59:57Z 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/vauxhall-skate-event-promo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Vauxhall Skate event promotion features a limited edition set of Corsa-shaped roller skates. The Vauxhall Skate night will take place on July 29th in Shoreditch, London, and will be a blend of 70s… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-skate-event-promo 2009-07-01T13:10:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discovery-london-ink ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This super-sized swimmer is a part of an unusual publicity stunt for 'London Ink,' a new Discovery Channel reality series. The Discovery Channel placed two giant statues in London to promote the series;… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discovery-london-ink 2009-06-28T16:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-elephants-pandas ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Thai elephants in the gallery above have been painted to look like pandas in an effort to win back the throngs of zoo visitors who’ve flocked to the panda area at the Chiang Mai zoo after the birth… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-elephants-pandas 2009-06-27T14:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-jean-charles-castelbajac ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At the Spring/Summer 2009 Jean-Charles Castelbajac fashion show, Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Bruno was annoying the fashion glitterati. Multiple times during the show, Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-jean-charles-castelbajac 2009-06-26T19:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-madonna-adoption ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Many people aim to emulate Madonna, but Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Bruno has adopted an African child in an attempt to be like the Material Girl. Sacha Baron Cohen has pulled out all of the stops to… Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-madonna-adoption 2009-06-26T12:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-flash-mob ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The world is still reeling from the news of Michael Jackson's death, but San Francisco fans commemorated the Gloved One's passing in a way that would make him proud: They gathered for an impromptu dance… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-flash-mob 2009-06-26T12:24:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-mtv-awards-leopard-briefs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) While the 'Bruno' publicity stunt involving Eminem got all of the coverage at the MTV awards, this leopard print outfit deserves some coverage too (although his junk didn’t get any). Dressed in a leopard… Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-mtv-awards-leopard-briefs 2009-06-26T09:09:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-movie-premiere-in-france ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sacha Baron Cohen is a PR whiz and these pictures from the 'Bruno' premiere are proof. For each 'Bruno' premiere in a major city, Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in a different outfit and wowed the crowd with… Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Celebrity Fashion Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-movie-premiere-in-france 2009-06-25T21:39:51Z 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/slideshow/bruno ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sacha Baron Cohen definitely has another hit on his hands with his character Bruno. To promote the film about the fictitious gay Austrian fashion reporter, Sacha Baron Cohen has been doing a ton of hilarious… Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Celebrity Fashion Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bruno 2009-06-24T22:09:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushed-coke-cans-recycle-week ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A Coke ad has been created from 200,000 crushed cans in a replica of a 1940s ad, to mark the beginning of Recycle Week. Built by a team of artists, this enormous form of recycled art was created to encourage… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushed-coke-cans-recycle-week 2009-06-23T17:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-moss-branson-virgin-atlantic-anniversary ]]> (TrendHunter.com) To help Sir Ricard Branson celebrate Virgin Atlantic’s 25th birthday celebration, supermodel Kate Moss donned a darling red jumpsuit similarly worn by the vintage 1950s flying girls painted on the side… Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-moss-branson-virgin-atlantic-anniversary 2009-06-23T14:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deceptive-book-marketing-everything-men-know-about-women ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Without even an attractive photo or cartoon, the book “Everything Men Know About Women” by psychologist Dr. Alan Francis is pretty good for a quick laugh. For those hoping to learn (or be entertained)… Business Trends Books Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deceptive-book-marketing-everything-men-know-about-women 2009-06-23T10:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Missoni-Converse-Zigzags-Sneakers-Kicks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Calling their new men’s line of All Star sneakers “Premium Chuck Hi Missoni,” the highly recognized zigzag print of Missoni will be featured on this new men’s line of high-tops in the spring-summer of… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Missoni-Converse-Zigzags-Sneakers-Kicks 2009-06-23T10:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-pop-up-shop-campaign-in-tokyo-the-bara-iro-t-shirt-shop ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Baro-Iro (rose color) t-shirt shop popped up at the Shibuya Center-Gai McDonald's from June 11 to June 16. The second floor of the building was completely turned into a t-shirt wonderland. The McDonald's… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-pop-up-shop-campaign-in-tokyo-the-bara-iro-t-shirt-shop 2009-06-21T18:19:54Z 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/trends/apple-conference-adultvest ]]> (TrendHunter.com) iPorn spokesmodels enticed the crowd at an Apple developer’s conference in San Francisco last week. These bikini-clad girls wore underwear that read “iPorn” on the bum to get attention for the AdultVest… Technology Trends and Gadgets Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-conference-adultvest 2009-06-18T21:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-nascar ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Red Bull has always been the royalty of guerrilla campaigning. The Red Bull Racing Team recently took to the streets of Times Square in New York City for another publicity stunt. The Team had their NASCAR… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-nascar 2009-06-18T17:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-window-display ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This window display at the Adidas store on Queen Street in Toronto is fun; it suggests that shoes be eaten as BBQ food. This display shows that Adidas kicks on the BBQ, in a cooler and on plates. It’s… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-window-display 2009-06-18T10:09:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-art-sculptures ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Balloons have come a LONG way from the time of being "a child's toy." Balloons have earned their place not only in the party and event world, but also in the business world as a unique marketing tool,… Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-art-sculptures 2009-06-17T18:10:27Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-haircuts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Inspired by the photography of Julian Wolkenstein (see below), Kempton Park Racecourse teamed with celebrity stylist Sascha Breuer to add some glamor to two race horses, Moral and Robyn.  Sascha Breuer,… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-haircuts 2009-06-16T20:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shakira-she-wolf ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pop star Shakira is creating buzz for her new single 'She-Wolf' with a cannibalistic viral campaign. In the video above, a NYC tour bus passes by a she-wolf attacking a pedestrian. The she-wolf is a Shakira… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shakira-she-wolf 2009-06-13T17:29:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megan-fox-black-dress ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Yesterday it was a sexy purple dress, today it is Megan Fox’s black dress that she wore at the ‘Transformers 2’ premiere in Seoul, Korea dominating search engines. While the buzz is over Megan Fox’s… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megan-fox-black-dress 2009-06-10T21:19:50Z