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YouTube Makes Money, but Not Just From Video

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:01:23 +0000

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- While YouTube looks for an answer to monetizing video, it stumbled on something else: how to cash in on its home page.

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Chalk Up Twitter's Decline to Ghost Followers

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:36:35 +0000

Last week, eMarketer reported data from Compete, Nielsen and ComScore showing a decline in visitors to Twitter from 23 million to 20 million. Why? Ghost followers.

Rover found this 8 hours ago on adage.com

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http://wildwildeastdailies.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-baaaaaaaaack-big-show-vietnam.html

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 04:17:57 +0000

Vietnam's biggest and best advertising show is back!

WildWildEast posted 46 minutes ago from wildwildeastdailies.blogspot.com

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Arqiva lands BBC content for SeeSaw launch

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 01:00:00 +0000

LONDON - SeeSaw, the online TV service born of the remnants of Project Kangaroo, has secured BBC content ahead of its launch.

Rover found this 4 hours ago on brandrepublic.com

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W+K posting 'Wiedenisms' on new Web site

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:52:33 +0000

The little bon mots from Dan Wieden range from well-known lines like "Fail harder" to fortune-cookie material.

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Sochi unveils official 2014 Olympic Games logo: idsgn (a design blog)

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:14:56 +0000

Image We’ve waited —and we’ve even seen some early concepts —but today the official Sochi 2014 logo was unveiled in Russia. Developed by Interbrand in conjunction with Sochi’s own brand council, the new logo is simpler than anything we’ve seen in recent history . Stepping away from the ...

AdFreak found this 7 hours ago on idsgn.org

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Sochi2014 - Official Website

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:14:56 +0000

AdFreak found this 7 hours ago on sochi2014.ru

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Guinness | "Slide" (video)

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:44:38 +0000

A commercial for Guinness.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Streets

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:56:53 +0000

Today is the first day of our gigantic street advent calendar. This year we decided to give the neighbourhood we live in a new festive street decoration. Here are some of cheeky behind the scene shots from the install last night. Happy first advent calendar day. ...

wklondon posted 7 hours ago from wklondon.typepad.com

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Sex posters removed from school areas

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000

LONDON - The Advertising Standards Authority has instructed AMI clinic to remove its poster ad stating: "Making Love? Do it ...longer" from three billboard sites located near to schools.

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Regulator bans Npower circular

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000

LONDON - The Advertising Standards Authority has pulled a circular newsletter for a proposed wind farm after a recipient objected that a photograph gave a misleading representation of its size.

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The rise of poetry in advertising

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:05:25 +0000

More companies, including McDonald's, are being moved to verse to advertise their products. Is this a welcome development? Robert Graves, the war poet, once remarked that, "There's no money in poetry, but then there's no poetry in money, either." Penury has been a repeating motif for poets throughout the ages, but advertising has always been one possible source of income for the modern jobbing wordsmith. Two prominent adverts, both of which lean heavily on the emotional appeal of poetry, are ...

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Promotional email for Martini banned by ASA

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000

LONDON - An email promoting a Martini event has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority after a recipient objected it implied alcohol could enhance attractiveness.

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Care Fertility: Tin

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:49:44 +0000

Advertising Agency: McCann-Erickson, Manchester, United Kingdom Creative Directors: Dave Price, Neil Lancaster Art Director: Dave Price Copywriter: Neil Lancaster Illustrator: Rob Brown Typography: Karen Matthews

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ABC Sales Chief Mike Shaw Steps Down, Takes on Adviser Role

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:27:43 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AdAge.com) -- It's hard to imagine a TV upfront without Mike Shaw, who has served as president of ABC's ad sales and marketing since September 2000. In the last decade, Mr. Shaw has led the network's industry-leading efforts to make top shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" available on more platforms with marketer-friendly ad models and accountable research. but now the 20-year Disney veteran will depart ...

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Dan Wiedon 'Move me Dude!' (video)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:45:29 +0000

Dan Wieden, one of the most respected names in advertising, shares his experience and wisdom on what it takes to develop great brand communications.

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MediaCom Wins DirecTV's Digital Chores

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:40:00 +0000

DirecTV has awarded $35 million in digital creative and media chores to MediaCom.

Rover found this 18 hours ago on adweek.com

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Round table video: Food and drink marketers take the initiative in self-regulation

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:30:00 +0000

LONDON - Food and drink marketers were praised for pre-empting the threat of regulation at an exclusive Marketing and Yahoo! round table.

Rover found this 21 hours ago on brandrepublic.com

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Good but not that good

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:07:00 +0000

We sold a car on the weekend. It all ran pretty smoothly. But was it really such a good experience that we needed to fill in five questionnaires?

BrandDNA posted 7 hours ago from branddna.blogspot.com

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How Shrek Stole the Grinch's Christmas

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:28:39 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) -- It was a good night for the Grinch, but a better night for a grouch.

Rover found this 8 hours ago on adage.com

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Do Ads Motivate You to Switch?

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:20:00 +0000

A majority said ads rarely or never prompt them to switch brands.

Rover found this 20 hours ago on adweek.com

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NUT if I see you first.

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:26:06 +0000

Aww, c’mon, that’s cute. Give them credit. The New York Lottery avoided using little people as elves or reindeer in their holiday spot. Who doesn’t love a little office romance with nutcrackers!

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Sdia Going All The Way

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:12:00 +0000

Last night the CEO of the Israel Aids Task Force , Jonathan Karni, unveiled this year’s campaign for the “World Aids Day”: The SDIA Project . The project which launched 6 weeks ago was based on a song called “Going all the way”, about a girl with easy ...

osocio posted 9 hours ago from osocio.org

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The Small Agency's Guide to Holiday Gift Giving

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:49:01 +0000

This year, I thought it would be appropriate to create a shopping list for agency owners.

Rover found this 9 hours ago on adage.com

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Agency Founder, Art Collector, Recluse

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:00:48 +0000

Fans disappointed to learn that famed art collector Charles Saatchi does not actually appear in "School of Saatchi," a new reality TV series where contestants vie for a spot in Saatchi's namesake London gallery, should steer clear of his latest tell-all.

Rover found this 11 hours ago on adage.com

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Despite the Unemployment Rate, Marketing Job-Site Monster Is No Simple Task

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:18:34 +0000

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- In a recent interview with Ad Age, Monster CMO Ted Gilvar talked about his own transition to chief marketer, the brand-building initiatives he's been focused on and how the recession could be a unique opportunity for Monster -- if it can find people jobs in this environment.

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How Will Accident Affect Tiger Woods' Blue-Chip Endorsements?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:24:56 +0000

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- The squeaky clean image of golf's greatest player and the sports world's most lucrative endorser took a hit over Thanksgiving weekend -- no pun intended. Mr. Woods was involved in a single-car accident, but the timing, the circumstances, the aftermath and the ever-churning rumor mill quite possibly have endangered his own brand and his estimated nine-figure annual endorsement deals with several blue-chip companies.

Rover found this 36 hours ago on adage.com

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Fight Aids In Africa, Aids Awareness - JoinRED Fight Aids

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:22:20 +0000

(RED)™ December 1st is World Aids Day, Announcing (RED)'s new Partner: Nike. Nike (RED) Partner Nike Laces -- Designed to help Fight AIDS in Africa. Lace up. Save Lives. Help Turn Twitter (RED) Help Turn Facebook(RED) Join Now JOIN LATER - Take Me To Joinred.com

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The Global Language Monitor

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:55:53 +0000

Top Word of 2009: Twitter Followed by Obama, H1N1, Stimulus, and Vampire “King of Pop” is Top Phrase; “Obama” is top name Austin, TX November 29, 2009 – The Global Language Monitor has announced that Twitter is the Top Word of 2009 in its annual global survey of the English language. Twittered ...

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Coke Taps Mutt for Mello Yello

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:01:00 +0000

Mutt, led by former Wieden execs, picks up the Mello Yello brand after a review.

Rover found this 22 hours ago on adweek.com

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NewBay Media Acquires Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:41:20 +0000

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Reed Business Media has sold Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and This Week in Consumer Electronics to NewBay Media, part of the private equity firm Wicks Group.

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Mrs. Claus Gets Frigid in Naughty Boost Mobile Ad

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:25:13 +0000

This latest ad from Boost Mobile and agency 180, Los Angeles, features Mrs. Claus doing something very, very bad. The spot is just begging for a snow-ball joke. But I'm too classy a guy to go there.

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Dumenco's 12 Days of Media Giveaways: 'Our Front Pages'

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:21:39 +0000

I'm delighted by the release of "Our Front Pages: 21 Years of Greatness, Virtue, and Moral Rectitude from America's Finest News Source" -- so delighted, in fact, that I'm spreading my good cheer by randomly giving away two copies (see details below). This oversized volume is my pick for the Best -- er, Finest -- Coffee Table Book of the Year.

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Why Digital Swedes Are Moving Away From Advertising

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:50:16 +0000

Even the most successful recent Swedish digital efforts resemble that most traditional advertising word, "campaign." But the country's undergoing a movement: to stop talking about the business and start creating it.

Rover found this 35 hours ago on adage.com

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The UK's best handheld for 40yrs (video)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:12:42 +0000

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/40th/The Sun has been the UK's best handheld for 40 years. Top news, sports, photos, gossip and games in an easy-to-shar...

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2009 Motion Graphic Census: Who, What, Why and How

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:10:04 +0000

Do you ever wonder how many people actually work in the Motion Graphic Design business? Do you ever think about where they might live and work? Do you ever wonder what kind of salaries they make? How they charge their clients? How many projects they do a year? If they do work in ...

justincone posted 13 hours ago from motionographer.com

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Sony launches Christmas ad push

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:50:00 +0000

LONDON - Sony UK is launching a TV ad campaign for its consumer electronics goods available in its Sony Centres in the build up to Christmas.

Rover found this 12 hours ago on brandrepublic.com

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Informa ends Springer acquisition bid

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:36:00 +0000

LONDON -Informa, the events and publishing group, has ended talks to acquire German publisher Springer.

Rover found this 12 hours ago on brandrepublic.com

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Titan Outdoor to close Irish operation

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:54:00 +0000

LONDON - Titan Outdoor is to pull out of the Republic of Ireland at the end of the year, after reaching a mutual agreement with CIE to surrender the national rail company's €100m outdoor media contract.

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Bacardi promotes Mojito Classic with debut national TV campaign

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:15:00 +0000

LONDON - Rum brand Bacardi is launching the first national TV campaign for its new pre-mixed beverage brand, Mojito Classic, after a successful run in Scotland.

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Hatfield to head ventures operation at The Times

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:10:00 +0000

LONDON - Stefano Hatfield, former editor of thelondonpaper, has been appointed to the new role of director of ventures at The Times.

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Discovery appoints Sky Media for TV ad sales in Ireland

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:45:00 +0000

LONDON - Discovery has appointed Sky Media Ireland as its TV ad sales representative in the Irish Republic - the first time Discovery has had a dedicated Irish ad offering.

Rover found this 14 hours ago on brandrepublic.com

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UK's leading design agencies review latest Olympic offering

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:25:00 +0000

LONDON - When the London 2012 logo was unveiled, such was the reaction, the sound of an entire population collectively sucking air through its teeth was audible in space.

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Project Winterfood

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:59:00 +0000

Once a year I teach Design Rebels , a course on socially conscious design that I created for Virginia Commonwealth University’s Graphic Design department. As part of the class the students are required to create a real world group project, based on the themes of the class, that ...

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Instrumentube's Channel

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0000

█▄▀▄▀ INSTRUCTIONS ▀▄▀▄█ Simply click on different places of the YT video and play like a guru! It's recommended to let the movie load to completion before starting. █ The YT piano is part of the "InstrumenTube" project, visit our channel for more cool and wicked music instruments: ...

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AIDS/LifeCycle World AIDS Day

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:20:36 +0000

I Remember Back in 1996 was one of the Darkest days of my life.. After getting a double whammy with A Full blown Aids Diagnosis on both my Parents :( It was then that I committed my life to them till they both took there last breath in 1998. Through the course of that journey I learned so much ...

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Guinness "Slide" Commercial (video)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:37:53 +0000

A fresh pint of Guinness is slid down a bar by a bartender. We then follow the pint down the end of the bar, out the bar and through city streets and offices...

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Ad Industry Works on Ads About Ads

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:09:10 +0000

Getty Images FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz, right, makes an announcement with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

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Are You Tagworthy? (video)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000

http://www.areyoutagworthy.com/ Hilarious! See what can happen when your photo gets tagged on Facebook and you werent expecting it. Fact: 2 billion photos wi...

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MediaBlips - All Advertising News, Videos, and Blogs

YouTube Makes Money, but Not Just From Video

Chalk Up Twitter's Decline to Ghost Followers

http://wildwildeastdailies.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-baaaaaaaaack-big-show-vietnam.html

Arqiva lands BBC content for SeeSaw launch

W+K posting 'Wiedenisms' on new Web site

Sochi unveils official 2014 Olympic Games logo: idsgn (a design blog)

Sochi2014 - Official Website

Guinness | "Slide" (video)

Merry Christmas and Happy Streets

Sex posters removed from school areas

Regulator bans Npower circular

The rise of poetry in advertising

Promotional email for Martini banned by ASA

Care Fertility: Tin

ABC Sales Chief Mike Shaw Steps Down, Takes on Adviser Role

Dan Wiedon 'Move me Dude!' (video)

MediaCom Wins DirecTV's Digital Chores

Round table video: Food and drink marketers take the initiative in self-regulation

Good but not that good

How Shrek Stole the Grinch's Christmas

Do Ads Motivate You to Switch?

NUT if I see you first.

Sdia Going All The Way

The Small Agency's Guide to Holiday Gift Giving

Agency Founder, Art Collector, Recluse

Despite the Unemployment Rate, Marketing Job-Site Monster Is No Simple Task

More Black Friday Searches but Less Browsing Online

How Will Accident Affect Tiger Woods' Blue-Chip Endorsements?

Fight Aids In Africa, Aids Awareness - JoinRED Fight Aids

The Global Language Monitor

Coke Taps Mutt for Mello Yello

NewBay Media Acquires Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News

Mrs. Claus Gets Frigid in Naughty Boost Mobile Ad

Dumenco's 12 Days of Media Giveaways: 'Our Front Pages'

Why Digital Swedes Are Moving Away From Advertising

The UK's best handheld for 40yrs (video)

2009 Motion Graphic Census: Who, What, Why and How

Sony launches Christmas ad push

Informa ends Springer acquisition bid

Titan Outdoor to close Irish operation

Bacardi promotes Mojito Classic with debut national TV campaign

Hatfield to head ventures operation at The Times

Discovery appoints Sky Media for TV ad sales in Ireland

UK's leading design agencies review latest Olympic offering

Project Winterfood

Instrumentube's Channel

AIDS/LifeCycle World AIDS Day

Guinness "Slide" Commercial (video)

Ad Industry Works on Ads About Ads

Are You Tagworthy? (video)