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Mapping web trends
branddna.blogspot.com — Great interview with the man who created the Web Trend Map. Thanx to Mona for the video.... (more) Mapping web trends
Support the kids
Support the kids
branddna.blogspot.com — Those enterprising young folks from Junior are hosting a screening of the film Art & Copy next... month. Great to see the kids getting out doing this sort of stuff. The film had a blink and you've missed it screening during last year's Melbourne Film Festival. And from what I understand it's ... (more) Support the kids
It's a Slankie!
It's a Slankie!
branddna.blogspot.com — The Snuggie is surely a great example of cult clothing. Actually I'm not even sure if it... is actually clothing. But there is definitely a cult around the Snuggie . Hell even Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin wore them during the Oscars telecast. So what's better than a Snuggie ? How about a Slankie ... (more) It's a Slankie!
Designing a great iPhone app
Designing a great iPhone app
branddna.blogspot.com — Click here to get a great insight into the design and creation of The Guardian iPhone app.... I particularly love the seriously loose layout scamps. Of course this may well be because they are done in a style quite similar to my own. If however you want help producing more professional looking ... (more) Designing a great iPhone app
Social media overload?
Social media overload?
branddna.blogspot.com — Despite what the people I work with might think I'm often a bit of a late adopter... when it comes to new types of social media. I avoided MySpace mainly because most of the pages I saw were so damn messy. I resisted Facebook and Twitter for sometime before falling for their charms. And even ... (more) Social media overload?
Kicking goals with green
Kicking goals with green
branddna.blogspot.com — One of the clients I work with is Origin a leading green energy provider. So I'm always... on the lookout for interesting green initiatives. Today I discovered a really clever one. Especially for use in developing countries. It's called s0ccket . In essense it's a soccer ball that generates ... (more) Kicking goals with green
Excess baggage
Excess baggage
branddna.blogspot.com — For some unexplainable reason the humble tote bag is huge right now. Although nowhere near as huge... as this seriously huge tote developed by new Melbourne agence Jane. Kinda cute don't you think? Although I have no idea what you'd do with a bag that big. Jane does though. So click here to go ... (more) Excess baggage
My ad of the week
My ad of the week
branddna.blogspot.com — OK it may not be your idea of a great ad. But it's certainly is mine. Go... Sainters! (more) My ad of the week
And the winner is...
And the winner is...
branddna.blogspot.com — Judging at an award show last year I came to the conclusion that some agencies put more... work and imagination into their 90 second promo videos than they put into the work itself. Seems I wasn't the only one, as this fun video spoof by students from a Brazilian adschool confirms. (more) And the winner is...
Backwards vs Forwards
Backwards vs Forwards
branddna.blogspot.com — The launch of the App Store helped cement the success of Apple’s iPhone. So much so that... other phone makers have since introduced their own variations of it. Today I learnt that when Microsoft introduce their latest Windows Phone operating system later this year it will not be compatible with ... (more) Backwards vs Forwards
More crazy Japanese stuff
More crazy Japanese stuff
branddna.blogspot.com — No idea what this ad is about. But ya gotta love the crazy ideas that Japanese agencies... are able to get their clients to approve. (more) More crazy Japanese stuff
Propaganda with a twist
Propaganda with a twist
branddna.blogspot.com — Love these social media meets WW2 propaganda posters by Brian Moore. You can even get one for... your home or office. Click here for more info. (more) Propaganda with a twist
Social media anyone?
Social media anyone?
branddna.blogspot.com — (more) Social media anyone?
Chat up on Chatroulette
Chat up on Chatroulette
branddna.blogspot.com — Chatroulette took the internet by storm a couple of weeks ago. And those smart kids at Poke... London see an opportunity and grabbed it. They developed a promotion for French Connection. In essense you had to seduce a woman via Chatroulette then send evidence to French Connection for your chance ... (more) Chat up on Chatroulette
Blow job for birthday
Blow job for birthday
branddna.blogspot.com — Sometimes the most obvious ideas is actually the best idea. This party blower to celebrate the 11th... birthday of the launch of Viagra is a great example of that. Although why they chose to celebrate the 11th birthday rather than the 10th is a bit of a mystery. Nice idea though. By Canadian ... (more) Blow job for birthday
What about listeners?
What about listeners?
branddna.blogspot.com — The radio station Nova started broadcasting around the time I returned to Melbourne after working in the... UK. I chanced upon it in my brother in-law's car and was instantly struck by how few ads they ran. This was a big deal to me as I can't stand radio ads. I really can't. Not long after I ... (more) What about listeners?
Put them away Pammy
Put them away Pammy
branddna.blogspot.com — When I see ads like this I have to pinch myself to ensure that I haven't gone... back in time. Honestly what on earth were the people from Crazy Domains thinking!? And as much as I am a defender of freedom of speech I am more than happy to hear that the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau ... (more) Put them away Pammy
State of the internet
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The beard tamer
The beard tamer
branddna.blogspot.com — Love this campaign for the Panasonic beard trimmer by BBDO Berlin. I've always been a fan of... illustration and these are particularly good. And the homage to circus posters is totally unexpected. Click the pics for a better look. (more) The beard tamer
Digital Cash
Digital Cash
branddna.blogspot.com — The iTunes Store registered its 10 Billionth song download last week. That's a lot of songs. Especially... when you consider that the music industry is supposed to be in decline. So what was the 10 Billionth song you're wondering? Well it wasn't a hip-hop track. Or even a dance tune. And it ... (more) Digital Cash
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