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MPR: Whiplash is a 19-year-old Capuchin monkey from Texas. He saddles up on a border collie, wears a sombrero, and rides to the rescue bearing Mexican fast-food. Of course, there's a decent chance you already know this. For the Minneapolis-based Kerker ad agency, Whiplash is that holy grail of television advertising: A repeat character that clicks with the public. He's been a ticket to financial success and industry …

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Adweek reports that catalog powerhouse, L.L. Bean, is moving its account from five-year incumbent, Martin Williams. The Omnicom Group shop in Minneapolis confirmed it will no longer work on the business. "We're disappointed because the work is producing outstanding results," said Steve Collins, agency CEO, in a statement. "In 2004, Bean had its second consecutive year of record sales and new customer acquisition was …

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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 …

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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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Well, there you have it. Thanks to Brand Infection for the post, and Influx for the pointer. …

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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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From CNN: Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs personally called the family of a 15-year-old New York teenager to offer his condolences after the teen was killed last week during a fight over an iPod, according to a report published Wednesday. The New York Times reported that Jobs and the victim's father, Errol Rose, spoke for a few minutes earlier this week after Jobs' assistant called the paper asking for Rose's telephone …

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Thanks to Steve Hall over at Adrants for pointing out what could be the worst name ever: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa …

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