http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Marketing Strategy en Copyright 2009 2009-07-11T22:59:16Z 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/slideshow/bottle-caps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Looking for ways to make use out of your bottles? This cluster explores the many ways in which you can recycle, and create bottle innovations from simple plastic containers. From tattoo-themed wine and… Marketing Strategy Environmental Trends Life Stages Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bottle-caps 2009-07-11T17:29:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-suit-spring-summer-2010 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) White jeans and pants have been floating back into stores for the summer. The white suit, however, is making an appearance on the Spring/Summer 2010 runways via Gucci and Armani—for men! Many are sporting… Marketing Strategy Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-suit-spring-summer-2010 2009-07-11T12:09:58Z 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/animal-cruelty-spain-running-of-the-bulls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With Spain's recent running of the bulls contest, a lot of attention has been brought to animal cruelty. SPY made the bloody bull billboard to bring attention to the brutality bulls go through. Spy is… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cruelty-spain-running-of-the-bulls 2009-07-11T02:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-head-barneys-store-window ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Barney’s has a fashion army to be sure, but who knew they were so little and round? Mr. Potato Head has invaded, and the windows are looking like tons of fun. The Barney’s window are a piece of installation… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-head-barneys-store-window 2009-07-11T01:49:51Z 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/slideshow/17-funky-performance-fashions ]]> (TrendHunter.com) While some performers do their thing in the old jeans-and-shirt combo, there are some celebrities who go to town in elaborate, fabulous pieces. The following cluster shows celebrities on stage and doing… Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Celebrity Fashion Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/17-funky-performance-fashions 2009-07-10T18:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-2010-the-movie ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ‘Office 2010: The Movie’ features the death of Clippy (your helpful desktop pal) as his friends go on a 'Mission Impossible'-esque action adventure to avenge his death. Apple’s Mac computers have been… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-2010-the-movie 2009-07-10T17:49:54Z 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/trends/wacko-maria-maria-hair-band ]]> (TrendHunter.com) New in questionable religious accessories are these Wacko Maria 'Maria' hair bands. Wacko Maria is actually a contemporary Japanese line, for those of you who do not know. Incorporating religion into… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Style and Fashion Trends Hair Trends Hip Fashion Trends Social Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wacko-maria-maria-hair-band 2009-07-10T13:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-mtv-logo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This fantastic and clever animation is by German studio BBDO for MTV Germany in memory of Michael Jackson. The King of Pop’s famous dance moves are here reproduced to end up forming a black mourning… Marketing Strategy Branding Celebrity News Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-mtv-logo 2009-07-10T12:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-3720 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nokia is using some brilliant marketing schemes in order to prove to potential customers that the new 3720 is worth all the fuss. The viral videos (there are three of them) show different people doing… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Viral Videos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-3720 2009-07-10T12:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/business-card ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Your business card is a self-promotional tool that can be used for both good and bad. When a business card is boring, it often gets filed in the round file--also known as the trashcan. When a business… Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/business-card 2009-07-09T21:39:51Z 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/camo-look-book ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Camo is a contemporary Italian label. These photos from their Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook are kind of creepy. The combination of wrapped head and candy-striped socks is slightly off-putting (depending… Marketing Strategy Branding Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camo-look-book 2009-07-09T12:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-cards ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In a world a freelancers (yup the recession sure did increase their number…), business cards have become a great tool for self promotion. As one of the first impressions on possible future clients, your… Business Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Print Ads Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-cards 2009-07-09T01:09:21Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-left-and-right ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Asics has put together a very clever way to pump up their shoe sales. Asics released a one-item package to 10 participants in order to set up the "Left and Right" campaign. The 80's footwear line asked… Marketing Strategy Branding Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-left-and-right 2009-07-09T00:49:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-scented-cologne-axe ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Men’s Axe deodorant is always pushing boundaries in terms of sexy marketing and their newest scent called “Instinct” exemplifies Axe’s edgy advertising scheme. The commercial features a woman covered in… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-scented-cologne-axe 2009-07-09T00:09:49Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-west-business-card ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Alexander West is a men’s shirt designer, so he has appropriately created a business card that assists his buyers. His business card looks simple enough, but opens up to a set of etched collar stays. Who… Marketing Strategy Branding http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-west-business-card 2009-07-08T17:59:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/10-sexy-mtv-advertisements-from-sexploitation-to-talking-genitals ]]> (TrendHunter.com) MTV has always been the voice of youth and in turn, on the edgy side - especially when it comes to advertising. This cluster documents ten risky ads that MTV has run on television and in print that are… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Print Ads Naughty Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/10-sexy-mtv-advertisements-from-sexploitation-to-talking-genitals 2009-07-08T11:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britney-spears-candies-ads ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Britney Spear looks fantastic in these new ads for Candie's Shoes. The Princess of pop has been in their ads for quite some time, but this is the most dressed that she has ever been. Apparently these… Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Print Ads Celebrity News Celebrity Products http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britney-spears-candies-ads 2009-07-08T10:29:57Z 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/steve-powers-mural-billboard ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Steve Powers is in the midst of a project I love. He is reviving the art of sign painting with an ambitious 50 billboard and rooftop project. The goal is to present individual lines of a love letter on… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-powers-mural-billboard 2009-07-08T00:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-airtel-mobile-sales ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Check out these incredible examples of heightvertising! An India-based company that provides mobile services called Airtel uses these ads to promote one of their many unique features that allows you to… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Marketing Strategy Print Ads Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-airtel-mobile-sales 2009-07-07T23:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmut-smits-clear-blue-sky-billboard ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Clear Blue Sky Billboard was created by Helmut Smits in an attempt to make a fake and portable skyline. The billboard is great for people who live in big crowded cities, where there aren’t many parks.… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmut-smits-clear-blue-sky-billboard 2009-07-07T23:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/crotch-grabbing-michael-jacksons ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Today is Michael Jackson’s funeral and to pay a playful tribute to his memory, this cluster highlights everything from Michael Jackson’s famed crotch-grabbing moves to crotchvertising and even some questionable… Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Style and Fashion Trends Naughty Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/crotch-grabbing-michael-jacksons 2009-07-07T13:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-breaking-ads-mercedes-benz-vehicle-safety ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Breaks are one of the most important features a car can have and Mercedes-Benz attempts to capitalize on people's constant quest for vehicle safety. Their print ads for their “Brake Assist Plus” feature… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Print Ads http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-breaking-ads-mercedes-benz-vehicle-safety 2009-07-07T10:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-books-unputdownable-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever had a hard time putting a good book down, then you can probably relate to Penguin Book’s latest campaign. Named ‘Unputdownable,’ this marketing strategy uses people’s hands as books. The… Business Trends Books Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-books-unputdownable-campaign 2009-07-07T09:19:58Z