It’s good to see big brands do something new together, as a team. Getty Images and WeightWatchers have joined up to remind everyone how incredible they are - and subsequently lead a healthier life. Use Getty’s enormous archive of creative photos totally free thanks to WeightWatchers, to create your own film of the ‘Incredible You’. Read more…
Is this clever or a TV commercial admitting defeat? HTC One pays huge actor Gary Oldman to say that it doesn’t matter what he says about the phone - you would rather ask the internet anyway. BUT you’re paying attention because it’s Gary Oldman for chrissakes saying it, right? Pretty post-modern logic I’d say.
Delta in the US have innovated their content marketing with the help of LinkedIn. Their idea was for current industry leaders to mentor future business leaders while on route to an industry event. During their time on board one of their planes, both leaders have the opportunity to discuss and innovate ideas specific to their industry. Read more…
Pepsi Max freaked out waiting bus passengers with these ‘unbelievable’ events happening right next to them. Say no more, watch the film. Read more…
The Force is strong with this campaign - and you can explore the dark side of your powers. Hold up your hand to the new Nissan Juke and let it turn and twist, bowing to your commands. A digital ‘Force Simulator’ lets users control movements without a keyboard or mouse. Read more…
It’s hard to draw a bottom line under this festival attracting beyond 50,000 attendees. With all these exclusive panels (yes, including a few dud ones), in-depth interviews and challenging presentations to choose from, naturally YOUR SXSW is not going to be MY SXSW. Add to it the people you happen to meet when queueing, lunching or partying your personal SXSW experience is bound to be even more different from anyone else’s. Read more…
If you’re a DIY store, why create ugly looking, retail billboards if you can let the work speak for itself. OBI, Germany’s biggest DIY chain renovated run-down flats near their stores and used the outside (in the size of a billboard) as their ‘ad’.
Some old colleagues (Nathan Lennon and Dave Gibson) who are now at Droga5 in NY have made some super great ads for Honey Maid. The graham cracker brand has released an ad that shows real-life modern families in all their diverse glory, from gay and multiracial to rock ‘n’ roll. “Everyday wholesome snacks for every wholesome family”. Enjoy Read more…
The internet of things: it is finally here. Oscar Mayer, an American cold cut, bacon, and hot dog brand, has created something awesome. Its Wake Up And Smell The Bacon app is a simple alarm clock app that starts your morning with the yummy sound of (Oscar Mayer) bacon. But combined with a ‘bacon scent alarm device’ it becomes a ‘multi-sensory alarm experience’ based on bacon. Read more…
Kenneth Cole wants mankind to be more kind. And so they pose a 21 day challenge to be kind to strangers and do good. And then document it with a Google Glass app. Sounds creepy good? I get the intention of promoting chivalry and all that the brand of Kenneth Cole stands for. But documenting your kindness is sort of against its character. Unless a good deed is only truly done once all our friends know about it.
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