Wednesday, April 9, 2008

McFashionable?


Proving that there are no longer any sacred cows when it comes to what brands will become bedfellows nowadays, McDonald's has generated a good deal of buzz with its title sponsorship of MySpaceTV's "Who What Wear" fashion series.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

95% of youngsters are illegally copying music

Home copying - burnt into teenage psyche

Calls for action as study reveals 95% of youngsters are illegally copying music

Interesting article in yesterday´s Guardian: click here


Monday, April 7, 2008

From (coke) Zero to Sixty

As a leadup to EUFA EURO 2008, Coke Zero has created an online viral videogame, aptly titled, "The Coke Zero Game" featuring fast cars, daring challenges, beautiful women....and all in the name of the most noble of male-blooded pursuits - making it into the Coke Zero lounge for the EURO 2008 final when no tickets can be found to support one's beloved club. Below is the German trailer released last week.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

For All Your Kanye Travel Needs

Kanye West launched his own travel website this week - kanyetravel.com. Interesting concept potentially, except it doesn't seem tied to any specific touring schedule of his own, or any other artist under his tutelage. Wonder if he'll start his own Awards show next to make sure he gets the proper credit (he feels) he deserves?

Friday, March 28, 2008

Nice Videos -Low Bugdets?

just thought i should share this.
a very impressive result with a low budget (what an understatement.. it cost 35 euro to make).
the song isn't the best, but the video is impressive.

Dead Pretty Music Video - We Govern We

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Another Marketing Idea That's Been Walked All Over

Everyone's in search of the advertisement or marketing message that will stop traffic. What about an ad that moves for traffic? Shoot, you might even throw it in reverse and become traffic again.

Monday, March 10, 2008

International Top 50 Most Powerful Blogs

Whether you love them or dispise them, here are 50 most powerful Blogs according to the UK's Guardian.

Dancers in the Crowd Bring Back ‘Thriller’

The biggest selling album of all time gets some NY Times love.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Politics & Music

Whatever your political persuasion, our government needs help. And hope.

Only real artistry could capture what Will.i.am has created here.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Timbaland Celebrates His Verizon Deal with People Magazine...or not

People Magazine were befuddled to learn they didn't have the pulse on their own party thrown in honor of Timbaland's new deal with Verizon and his birthday (which is actually in March.)

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Some Sound Advice For Yahoo!

Forget the traditional resources for tips on negotiations, here's a bit of unique advice for Yahoo! that you haven't heard yet.

Monday, February 4, 2008

YouTube Korea Crushed by Local Competition

YouTube's world domination will have to exclude Korea. One size does not fit every market after all.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

SonyBMG UK team sparks 'Thriller' Mania

Thriller, the world's best selling album is out globally in February, celebrating it's 25th Anniversary.

How does one come up with a creative solution that's positive and doesn't involve the artist? Watch this to find out!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Bebo leads UK Social Networking.

In the rapidly growing social networking space, UK's Bebo.com was ranked number one with 79% approval rating, Facebook. came in at number 2 with 74%, find out who else made the list.

Monday, January 7, 2008

As the DRM-free experiment rolls out, Ian Rogers, my former collegue at Yahoo!, updated his blog with his latest presentation on how we can start maximizing a DRM-free world (if you missed his October presentation, where he compares iTunes to an excel spreadsheet, take a read now).

Thursday, January 3, 2008

On the Slate for '08

It's always entertaining to look back on the year that was, but what about peering into the future of what the coming year could be? Might we get in on a business opportunity or profitable trend before anybody else? JWT, the largest advertising agency in the US, dusted off its crystal ball with a list of 80 Things to Watch in 2008. Enjoy the future!

Friday, December 7, 2007

Go Elf Yourself!



Put yourself in some green tights and a funny hat, record an elfin' funny message, and let the holiday spirit move your elf incarnation to your friend's email addresses at elfyourself.com