Last Friday, Minneapolis agency, Gabriel deGrood Bendt, won a Gold OBIE Award in the Video Content Media category for its “Get to the Bottom of It” digital campaign for St. Paul-based Summit Brewing Company. …
Great User Experience Wins CA’s Approval
We've all heard, and maybe told, stories about how horrible the agency Web site is. Of course, it need not be that way, but all too often it is. Thankfully, that's not the case at DDB Canada. DDB Canada's self-promo site is featured in this year's CA Interactive Annual. Josh Fehr, an art director on the project, said, “The biggest challenge was the task of representing ourselves. We work everyday at a …
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Spotlight On NW Creative: Periscopic
Portland-based Periscopic is a socially conscious information visualization firm, and a featured winner in this year's CA Interactive Annual for their work on VoteEasy, a project by the nonpartisan group, Project Vote Smart. Utilizing thousands of hours of research and a vast collection of data, this voter education tool allows the general public to quickly and easily see how closely political candidates align …
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Anderson Believes Ads Too Are Spreadable
TED, the nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, today announces from the TED2011 conference stage the 10 winners of the inaugural Ads Worth Spreading challenge. In an effort to surface this year's most gripping ads, TED asked its fans to submit videos that would move people to laughter, to tears, to take action, to want to watch and, ultimately, to share with friends. "We're seeking to reverse the trend of ads …
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ADDY Roundup
Having judged a few local ADDY shows, I know that the awards show is a point of pride for many small cities and ad communities. And last night, quite a number of shows around the country were held. First off, a big congratulations to our friend John January, Executive Creative Director of Sullivan Higdon & Sink, who was voted "Kansas City's Ad Man Of the Year." Some other cities making ADDY news: Memphis agencies …
Fast Company Makes A List Of The “Most Innovative” Companies In Advertising
Yes, that's Grey and BBDO near the bottom. Old dogs can learn new tricks. …
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The Movie Experience Isn’t The Same Without Popcorn And A Theater Full Of People
Do you love movies? Of course you do, but do you love them so much you care how they're made and who makes them best? Of course you do, which is why you don't really need Movies on Demand from Cox because you've already seen the films in the theater. Or have you? Agency: Thornberg & Forester …
Big Wigs Talk Up Cannes
Advertising people really don't need to be persuaded to go to Cannes. If the agency foots the bill, they're there. Be that as it may, the uber fest is releasing some anecdotal video featuring Bob Greenberg, Eugene Bay, Fernando Vega Olmos, Marcello Serpa, Stéphane Xiberras, Nick Brien, Prasoon Joshi, Armin Jochum and Tom Beckman. Here are two pieces to give you a feel for the campaign: "Everybody who has been to …
