Marketing

Comfy Kitty Cozy's Got Your Hot Water Bottle Covered

Cold got you feeling down? Warm up with Nyantomo, because there's nothing like a warm kitty to get you feline fine!

Wake Up Seattle! Instant Starbucks Is Coming!

by Toby

Huh? Oh, sorry... I was just talking to myself. Huh? Starbucks is going to market instant coffee in Seattle? The trendiest coffee town in the world? Oh, Chicago too... Well, that's alright then. (Want a free sample...?)

Pomegranate Phone Ad More Than Meets The Eye

by J. Barker

The ultimate gadget has arrived! Or has it...? Welcome to the incredible Pomegranate Phone advertising campaign.

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Reverse Nose Plugs Keep the Water In!

Pit Stopper Keeps Pollen Out, Holds Water In

by Steve Levenstein

"Pit Stopper" has less to do with racing than running - running noses, that is. Those troubled by runny noses due to allergies or colds can simply plug their nostrils... with these ingenious nostril plugs.

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Another 10 Hilarious International Pet Ads

by Lady Bee

It's been a few months since my last funny pet ads column, so I thought I would bring you some special ones for Valentine's Day... just say they're from the pets that love you so very much. This set of 10+ international ads is just as clever as the prior sets; there's something about our furry and feathered friends that brings out exceptional creativity in ad designers. See what you think...

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11 Ads To Disgust & Disturb You

by J. Barker

Look at that picture. Just look at it for one second. My first reaction was, "Gahhhhhh!!!!" Sometimes advertisers come up with just plain disturbing ideas. Wanna see more? Read on...

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Pet Heads: Only For Cool Dogs!

by Lady Bee

When generic pet shampoo just won't do... the line of Pet Heads, Only for Cool Dogs! shampoos and conditioners just might fit the bill. Let's see.. we've got Feeling Flaky, Dirty Talk, Life's an Itch... So many shampoos, so little time...

7 Ads That Vie For Your Heart This Valentine's Day

by J. Barker

With the dire state of today's economy, advertising agencies are having to pull out all the stops to raise product awareness in the consumer. The advent of Valentine's Day unleashes a storm of new advertising campaigns. Will any of these capture your heart?

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Loincloth Lingerie Gets Back To Basics

by Steve Levenstein

Wacoal is bringing back traditional practical lingerie. Japanese "fundoshi" loincloths highlight the company's new/old, all-natural Nanafun line.

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The Wrath of God in a Towel

by J. Barker

Want a glimpse at what really happened to the world when Noah built the ark? Bet you didn't see a giant shammy in the scheme of things, did ya? Neither did I.

Reverse Chocolates Say It's Good to Give Back on Valentine's Day

by Steve Levenstein

Valentine's Day in Japan has always been about girls giving to guys. Now candy makers are hoping to double their business with chocolate packaging printed in reverse.

Sony Blends Fashion Into Technology

by Guest Blogger

Last week Sony teamed up with six different fashion designers to creatively advertise their new Sony VAIO P-Series Lifestyle PC.

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Feast Your Eyes! The International Design Awards (iDA) 2008

by Toby

The 2008 International Design Awards (iDA) have been announced in iDA's traditional categories: Interior Design, Architecture, Fashion, Product, and Graphics. One design is more breathtaking than the next, but I can't say which one!

Catching Viral Fever – A Look at 3 Viral Marketing Techniques

by Ron Callari

When we think of viruses…we start conjuring up negative images. Viruses that trigger colds and viruses that damage computers are contagious and something we try to avoid or fight off with mega-doses of Vitamin C and spyware software. So how can Viral Marketing be good for us?

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Chopsticks Manners Kit Helps You Pick Up Chicks

by Steve Levenstein

Challenged by chopsticks? Dread looking like a klutz at a Japanese restaurant? For those who fear straying from the familiarity of the fork, this cool chopsticks practice set is worth its weight in silverware.

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Hello Kitty Chocolates for a Purr-fect Valentine's Day

by Steve Levenstein

Hello Kitty is all about being cute, sweet and loving so it's only natural that Sanrio Japan would offer a variety of Hello Kitty chocolate treats for Valentine's Day.

Frito-Lay Japan's Coffee and Green Tea Snacks Create a Buzz

by Steve Levenstein

Frito-Lay Japan has decided that "Coffee Crisp" should be more than just a pretty name. Their new Caramel Macchiatto and Green Tea Latte flavor corn chips pack two cups of coffee's worth of caffeine into each bag.

How Sweet It Is! Chocolate Beer, Your Sinful Obsession

by Steve Levenstein

Chocolate beer is the latest Japanese entry in the bizarre drinks sweepstakes. Imagine the sinfully sweet combination of rich cocoa and full-bodied beer... and thank Sapporo Brewery for bringing such a delightful nectar to market!

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The YES WE CAN! Choc-O-Bama

by Toby

The Neopolitan Printing & Company may be a strange name for a chocolate company; nevertheless, its handmade chocolates are not strange. They are most "sympatico," inspired by local connaisseurs and artists with a taste for taste and dedication to a divine finished product.

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Like Free Stuff? Sign Up For Matterbox's Creative Marketing Program

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Matterbox uses a sneaky marketing tactic that you just can't help but like. They offer potential consumers boxes of free stuff that they feel would be useful or interesting for their target audience in order to recruit new business for their clients.

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