Chris at Shotgun Concepts gives us this to chew on. "What is the difference between unethical and ethical advertising? Unethical advertising uses falsehoods to deceive the public; ethical advertising uses truth to deceive the public." - Vilhjalmur Stefansson, "Discovery", 1964 Steffansson was an Arctic explorer, author and anthropologist. …
An Artist’s Union Jack
It's hard to follow a post on terror, but this bit from Cool Hunting seems highly appropriate. Fans of Vivienne Westwood's fashions can now bring her punk sensibilities home with a series of new carpet designs for The Rug Company. Westwood's tattered Union Jack is unconventional patriotism at it's best, sprung from a partnership with the British-based purveyers of quality, modern floor coverings. Since 2000, The Rug …
We Interrupt This Blog
I just learned of today's London terror attacks, not from MSM, but from Johnnie Moore's blog. Images are already pouring in to Flickr. …
Chrysler Goes Back To The Future With Lee Iacocca
According to The New York Times, former Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca will be the spokesman in a series of upcoming commercials for the company. When Chrysler was facing backruptcy in the early 1980s, Iacocca appeared in Chrysler commercials, challenging viewers, "If you can find a better car, buy it." The line will be reused, but this time will be spoken by Jason Alexander. Personally, I'd rather see them bring …
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The Oxymoronic Nature Of Advertising
from Welcome to Optimism: W+K gave a lecture June 29th at the D&AD New Blood event. The theme was 'crazysensible' - our belief that in order to do the most extreme creative work, you need the most solid strategic foundation. It's only when you have the right balance of crazy and sensible that you get ideas that are not only radical but also relevant. …
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“Skype Me” The New “I.M. Me”
Well, there you have it. Thanks to Brand Infection for the post, and Influx for the pointer. …
False Advertising Gets Personal
According to this Live Journal post, Mariah Carey, shown here with perfect abs, actually had them painted on by her makeup artist for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular show. …
Sorry, There Are No Free Pretzels In Life
Associated Press: Passengers who love those little bags of pretzels given away aboard US Airways flights had better move fast to get some more because the airline is cutting them from the menu. Beginning in September, US Airways will pull the pretzels from domestic flights in a move expected to save more than $1 million a year. The savings is part of the airline's larger effort to compete with low-fare airlines, …
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