AdFreak- Cornell warms up to alumnus Andy Bernard March 10, 2010The Office's Andy Bernard, who often extols the merits of a Cornell education, is currently highlighted as one of several rotating features on the Cornell University School of Law's home page. […]Adweek Blogs
- It's not just you. That song is in every ad. March 10, 2010Temper Trap's "Sweet Disposition" is quite the popular song these days — among ad agencies, at least. […]Adweek Blogs
- Give blood, even if it kills Spain's vampires March 10, 2010A new TNT Spain spot features a vampire theme in an effort to get young people to donate blood, but the premise doesn't quite add up. […]Adweek Blogs
- Cornell warms up to alumnus Andy Bernard March 10, 2010
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- Ubuntu's Circle of Friends Gets Smaller March 10, 2010According to our Google Analytics, 58% of your are using a Macintosh Operating System, 39% are on Windows, 1.5% are logged as using the iPhone OS, and, finally, as the subject of today's post, 0.65% of you are reading this from a Linux Operating System. (Wow, 0.01% use Playstation 3!). The Linux platform, in contrast to that of Apple's and Microsof […]Armin
- Oscarama for Logorama March 9, 2010In dozens of years of watching the Oscars I had never cared about the outcome of the Best Animated Short Film, but this year it was different as in the running was a 16-minute film done almost entirely out of, literally, thousands of logos. Created by the French collective H5, and winner of the 2009 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, Logorama is not […]Armin
- This Just in: History is Coming Back… Sort of March 8, 2010Before it closed down for renovations in 2009, to reopen in 2011, the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia suffered from lack of exposure. A quick look at the original website reveals all you need to know about the old brand. The brutish colors and default appearance reveal a small organization without much concern for engaging the audience. Compared to the o […]Brand New
- Ubuntu's Circle of Friends Gets Smaller March 10, 2010
Tag Archives: Inspiration
New York State of Mind
This link was posted by our friend Jim Hord. It is a beautiful take on New York City and made us really miss the energy, the life and the inspiration of one of the greatest cities in the world. Watch and enjoy. Go full-screen for the best experience.
The Sandpit from Sam O’Hare on Vimeo.
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As Real As Real Can Be
This is one of the most touching, honest and real stories we have seen in a long time.
Last Minutes with ODEN from phos pictures on Vimeo.
We don’t share this only for entertainment value. There is a lesson here for marketers as well.
In this age of financial challenge and competition for consumers, marketers and companies alike MUST be [...]
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Lessons of youth, passion and following your soul
Some years ago I was a creative director for the international agency known as ATTIK in their New York studio. For years and years I’d yearned for total creative freedom that so many young creatives dream of. To me, this was creative Nirvana.
Many of you are familiar with the Noise series of books published by [...]
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Start a Revolution
It’s really easy to make our jobs in advertising just another job.
The routine goes on day-in and day-out. Briefs, ROI, turn-key, blah, blah, blah.
Take a second today and try to remember why it is you got into this business to begin with. Mine began at Miami Ad School. Late nights working on a concept, forgetting [...]
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Inspirational video — Fire on the mountain
This video inspired us on two levels. First, the story and message is powerful. Second, the art direction and concept is beautiful. The planning and production of the individual elements in this video are quite amazing. We hope you enjoy it.
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Thursday animation inspiration
Enjoy.
Here is more about this video, who made it, and some production info.
Art inspiration
Chris Piascik from Quarter Productions on Vimeo.
You can find the artist’s web site here.
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Fantastic animation from Emmanuelle Walker
Après la Pluie ©2008Gobelins from Emmanuelle Walker on Vimeo.
Is Purpose Bigger Than Product?
By Anthony Tjan via harvardbusiness.org.
I recently sat down with my BlackBerry voice recorder and Mats Lederhausen to ask him to share his philosophy of “purpose bigger than product.” Mats is a great entrepreneur and also had one of the most successful careers at McDonald’s where he was a driving force for its turnaround. He currently runs [...]
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Vice Versa
vice versa from jacques khouri on Vimeo.
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You need to fail to succeed
Success rarely comes easy.
There is a quote that I have loved for a while:
“Push yourself farther than you think you can go or you’ll never know how far you can reach”.
I’m not sure where this came from but it’s been a powerful push in my life for a while now. This article from HarvardBusiness.org seemed appropriate for [...]
Karim Rashid on ideas
“I think people who are sacred with and idea and they feel like they don’t want to be copies, have no other ideas.” — KARIM RASHID
More here: http://www.idsgn.org/posts/karim-rashid-inspiring-a-new-way-of-thinking/
When Post-Its Attack
If this is an example of the creativity of youth, we’re pretty stoked. Stoked? Whoa. Where did that come from?
Creativity can be anywhere
It doesn’t matter what business you’re in, there are creative ideas you can use to make your customer’s experiences with you unique and memorable.
Remember that marketing is not just about cool ads. Marketing is based on a relationship with your customers. Let them have fun with your brand and give them something to talk about. [...]
The art of movement and timing