Boy Meets Digital World

MoMA

2009-05-26T16:40:00.002+01:00

Dodgeball

2009-05-12T11:23:00.003+01:00

Doritos has brought dodgeball to our shores. Balls will be flying every which way and you can fire them. The site allows you to aim one of six dodgeball cannons at various individuals including some celebrity participants via a live feed. Entertaining stuff.

The Decorator

2009-05-11T10:14:00.003+01:00

“The Decorator” - result of a year-long collaboration between furniture craftsman Jacob Cress and oil painter Mark Young.

Snatch Wars

2009-04-24T09:47:00.003+01:00

2 films: Star Wars and Snatch - Genius

Creativity

Black Rain

2009-04-16T11:48:00.005+01:00

The images have been collected from NASA's twin satellite, solar mission, S TEREO. STEREO consists of two space-based observatories - one ahead of Earth in its orbit, the other trailing behind.

Black Rain from Semiconductor on Vimeo.

Courtesy of Neil Perkin

Guerrilla Gardening

2009-04-15T08:53:00.004+01:00

Guerrilla Gardening, the illicit cultivation of public spaces, is currently occurring at various sites around London. Armed with bulbs, flowers and other gardening paraphernalia, volunteers are making their local area that little bit greener.

The work of guerrilla gardeners is appearing around the world, with more and more people ‘fighting the filth with forks and flowers’

International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day 2009 http://www.guerrillagardening.org/

Cut Movie: Women's Aid

2009-04-02T13:24:00.004+01:00

Agency Grey London have produced a short film starring Keira Knightley for Women's aid. This powerful ad was directed by Joe Wright (Atonement) and aims to raise awareness of domestic violence.

http://www.cutmovie.co.uk/

Women's Aid

Round The Bend

2009-03-30T15:26:00.004+01:00

Saw this from Young's as I was passing through Wandsworth. The building is still there but apparently they haven't been 'round the bend' since 2006 when the Brewery moved to Bedfordshire.

The Ski Jump Toilet

2009-03-17T09:02:00.002Z

Agency Tugboat, Tokyo and Georgia Max Coffee refurbished a selection of toilets at various ski resorts in Japan. By covering the interior the user is treated to a ski jumper's view from the top of the mountain.

The Cigarette is Dead

2009-03-09T12:27:00.001Z

The Cigarette Is Dead from FL2 Interactive on Vimeo.

What the f#@! is everyone swearing about?

2009-03-09T09:23:00.003Z

Cursebird: A real time feed of people swearing on Twitter

Courtesy of Mr Beattie

38 Cute Animals, 1 Cool Screen, 8 Different Uses

2009-02-26T17:37:00.001Z

Away for a while and back with this...

For the new Samsung Ultra Touch

Here Today, Goo Tomorrow

2009-02-10T14:10:00.001Z

Bus shelter fun in Britain from Cadbury's and Saatchi & Saatchi London.

Zodiac Race

2009-02-10T13:59:00.004Z

To celebrate it's 60th anniversary, Onitsuka Tiger with animation production company PandaPanther have produced this three minute film. The film explains how the various animals secured their positions in the calendar.

Computer Tan

2009-02-10T13:21:00.003Z

Get the 'I've just arrived back from holiday look' all year round with computertan. A breakthrough technology which allows you to get a glowing tan through your computer monitor.

Or more accurately a fake website which fooled plenty. Set up by McCann Erickson for skin cancer charity Skcin to raise awareness of the dangers of skin cancer.

Coca-Cola Super Bowl ads

2009-02-03T11:06:00.004Z

Two really nice ads from Wieden + Kennedy for Coca-Cola played out during the famous Superbowl ad breaks.

I like the Avatar film. I think it raises an interesting issue concerning the human drive behind online activity, particularly the increasing importance of online personas. The ad centres on the meeting of two people in the real world, while digital avatars roam the streets with some repeatedly changing their digital appearance. The main characters’ encounter takes place when the bloke orders a bottle of Coke, taking the girl out of her online persona and into the real world.

1. "Heist"

2. "Avatar"

Fifty People, One Question: London

2009-01-30T09:21:00.003Z

Thanks for getting in touch Crush and Lovely. After the New York film, here is another interesting collection of interviews, this time asking people in London for their answers to the question, ‘where would you like to wake up?’ There are some further responses on the site.

Fifty People, One Question: London from Crush + Lovely on Vimeo.

Save Tango

2009-01-21T14:44:00.004Z

In an election of a different kind, Brivic and ad agency BBH have launched the 'Save Tango' campaign. The sway in consumer drinking habits towards 'healthier drinks' such as smoothies has left Tango on the verge of extinction. The hope is to drum up some support for the orange fizz and get it back in people’s mouths.

Save Tango

Yes Pecan

2009-01-21T12:01:00.004Z

Ben and Jerry’s new limited edition flavour of ice cream, which celebrates the inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th US president.Ben and Jerry's

Pretty Loaded

2009-01-20T16:23:00.001Z

A tribute to loading screens...Pretty Loaded
Hypnotic.

Powerful communication

2009-01-16T10:20:00.005Z

Jon Steel describes advertising as a simple form of communication. He uses the example of the sign 'Will work for food' often held by homeless people to demonstrate this fact. Steel regards this example as a powerful piece of communication which works on several levels, referring to the prejudices often held against homeless people. Continuing on the same lines, I believe the sign below does the job. It would catch my attention, make me smile and I would be more likely to give money.
Source: Truth, Lies and Advertising and Sara

Free Love

2009-01-12T09:57:00.008Z

Outdoor outfitter Northland Professional have embarked on a billboard campaign offering free love. Samples of hats, gloves and scarves have been attached to 50 billboards around the Austrian city of Graz. It is possible just to grab this free stuff which has led to some people going to great lengths to get their hands on the merchandise.

Source: Paddo and Springwise

Chew through the minutes that matter

2009-01-05T09:58:00.014Z

Wrigley's Extra has launched a campaign celebrating extra time in football matches. The 90+ Extra sponsorship, visible at games on the perimeter boards, big screens and match-day programmes confirms theses crucial moments, which frequently change the result of a game, just look at some of the December Premier League matches.

Here in the Fulham match-day programme, the ad relives the dramatic extra time moment in Fulham’s famous 2-3 victory against Man city, with the late goal from Kamara keeping Fulham's premier league dreams alive.

Teddy Sheringham discusses below.

The site: Extra 90+

Whopper Virgins

2008-12-22T10:48:00.004Z

Following a Hot Dog post, I thought maybe one about burgers. The Whopper vs Big Mac rivalry is an ongoing opposition. This time Burger King's Miami-based creative agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky offer a new take on an old brief, conducting a taste test where the participants have never heard of a burger. The scope of the research has led to a really interesting campaign.

Whopper Virgins

The Hot Dog Launcher!

2008-12-09T13:33:00.003Z

While looking into T-Shirt launchers, I uncovered a further realm of possibility with regard to firing popular objects at stadium crowds. Ice cream was interesting but the Hot Dog launcher was for me the most exciting innovation in this particular field. The video below is a documentary charting the invention of the Hot Dog launcher.

Typealyzer

2008-12-05T11:07:00.002Z

A personality test based on the writing style of a blog. Simply type in your blog address on the site and the results will be provided, revealing an explanation of your personality type and a look into your brain activity. Not really sure how it works, but always up for a little instant psycho analysis!

Saw this on John Howard's blog

Nike Playmaker

2008-11-26T10:29:00.004Z

Taking the hassle out of organising a game of footy. On the site you can set up a match, then send out invites to your team, who can respond to the fixture by text or email. The games are automatically updated when players reply and you can store all your team's information on site.

Source: Benedict Pringle

Mistletoe Makeover

2008-11-24T12:44:00.004Z

This is a little bit too much fun - Sephora have produced a Mistletoe Makeover, takes a little while to setup but the result is very funny or at least it was when using a picture of me (perhaps not the target audience).

Fifty People, One Question: New York

2008-11-21T10:37:00.002Z

I really like this from Crush and Lovely, nice idea and some great responses. Often its the simple questions which provide the most interesting answers.

From the site:
We had an idea. Go to a place. Ask fifty people the same question. Film their responses. Crush & Lovely ‘Moving Pictures’ is our new division dedicated to original web films and video content, in partnership with Deltree :: So go ahead, ask yourself…

Fifty People, One Question: New York from Crush & Lovely on Vimeo.

Chewing Gum Art

2008-11-18T10:44:00.001Z

The Italian artist Maurizio Savini creates sculptures out of chewing gum. His work relates to childhood memories and aspirations as well as the sensual experience of chewing itself.
Better than stuck underneath a Microsoft Surface.

More info

Some More Table

2008-11-18T09:57:00.007Z

Ages ago I posted about those futuristic tables - Spurred on by the those sophisticated tables in the new Bond film, below is The Possibilities video for the Microsoft Surface

Falling in Lamb

2008-10-28T12:45:00.002Z

A T.V. campaign for Meat and Livestock Australia. The agency was BMF Sydney. This is a ridiculously convincing take on a romantic comedy film trailer. For some more lamb related information.

7-Election 08

2008-10-21T10:46:00.008+01:00

Coffee drinkers at 7-Elevens across America are casting their vote. Participants choose one of the two election coffee cups depending on their political preferences. The votes are being recorded and results of the favoured presidential candidate appear in USA Today as well as being tracked on the website. According to the site the 7-eleven voters have successfully predicted the result of the last two presidential elections.

The first U.K television commercial

2008-10-15T15:59:00.005+01:00

The first ever television commercial broadcast in the U.K. was for Gibbs SR toothpaste. It went out on 22nd September 1955. As tinglingly fresh as it has ever been.

Village Pet Store And Charcoal Grill

2008-10-13T17:08:00.006+01:00

The weird and wonderful Banksy Pet Shop - The British artist has produced an exhibition in New York questioning the human relationship with animals.

I saw it on the BBC news entertainment report

As the cookie crumbles

2008-10-13T16:58:00.005+01:00

The Canadian brand Peak Freens Lifestyle Selection has produced a web series in a very funny soap opera style. All the short episodes can be viewed at the site, with discussion forums, email updates and cast information. Enjoy the happenings of Glamora County.

Read A Book At Work

2008-10-08T10:20:00.004+01:00

In an effort to promote books and reading, the New Zealand book council have created a campaign to encourage office workers to read during their working day. It disguises reading material as office documents. It doesn't take itself very seriously (Widows bc!) but is actually pretty convincing.

Read A Book At Work

Augmented Reality Links

2008-09-29T13:07:00.009+01:00

There seem huge possibilities for augmented reality technology. It involves real world and computer generated images. Below is a logo recognition application for mobile phones. Over 100 logos can be used by the ARL application.

By:
http://www.themediapowergroup.com/

Wario Land: Shake It!

2008-09-29T12:16:00.005+01:00

You tube channel for Wario Land. Saw this on Iain Tait's Blog.

I really like the idea and the whole thing looks great. The effects are surprisng and it fits well with the Wii's playfulness.

Wario Land Shake It

Wallace Meets Harvey

2008-08-27T09:08:00.001+01:00

New Campaign by DDB for Harvey Nichols' new store in Bristol using Wallace and Gromit. The two characters have received a stylish new look in keeping with the high end fashion of the retailer.

The video below outlines how the campaign was made.

Doritos Collisions

2008-08-11T19:32:00.001+01:00

Doritos Collisions arrives with a wallop! Launch night of the new campaign was a brutal contest between the four characters representing the flavours. The flightless feathered fury remains my champion.

The Battle for Your Tastebuds Is Now On! The bebo site

MUTO

2008-05-22T12:15:00.000+01:00

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

http://www.blublu.org/sito/news/news.htm

GET SOME NUTS

2008-03-30T13:28:00.001+01:00

Thanks Nicola !
By AMV BBDO

Get Some Nuts Site

A Big Ad

2008-03-18T21:33:00.000Z

Carlton Beer - Australia
In a world of 'Stunt Advertising'...

Thanks Sam (Draught) Christianson

Pangea Day

2008-03-12T21:53:00.000Z

The idea is to bring people together using the power of film. To see the world from alternative viewpoints. Worthwhile project and this video 'what if...' is amazing.

The Pangea Day website
The youtube profile

saw 'what if' video on: http://agencyspy.wordpress.com/

If MTV were a foosball player!

2008-02-13T15:58:00.001Z

Saw this on http://adswatcher.com/

Coca-cola Happiness Factory

2008-01-17T20:30:00.000Z

If a job in advertising fails there is always the happiness factory
Apply Now!

JCVD

2007-12-20T13:46:00.000Z

I think I owe the muscles from Brussels. Below is the trailer for his new film J.C.V.D - looks very funny. Think it will be released in France May 2008.

Food For Thought

2007-12-14T09:51:00.000Z

Behind the scenes at the Harvey Nichols Foodmarket show

DDB did this viral and I saw it on adverblog

3D TV

2007-12-13T19:30:00.000Z

This is the future - 3D TV in your home = 3D movies, games and ads will be more engaging and effective , I can't wait

Never-Ending Website

2007-11-07T19:26:00.001Z

Original website for Orange done by Poke London
Like the idea and there is plenty of user control and features

Good Things Should Never End

Found at adverblog

Toyota in World of Warcraft??

2007-10-09T18:24:00.000+01:00

Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles produced this for Toyota. Not highly original but provides an interesting commentary on the effects of in-game advertising.

BBH new recruitment film

2007-10-09T11:42:00.000+01:00

I am currently in the process of wading my way through applications for agencies, so I suppose the child in the video is meant to reflect me and my ambition in advertising. If he gets an interview I won’t be happy.

A Great Brand - Amos Toys

2007-09-20T20:08:00.000+01:00

Amos Toys
Nice simple site, load of great models and comics, online store

Guy Kawasaki 10-20-30 Presentation Rule

2007-09-13T09:29:00.000+01:00

Recommended by Alistair Beattie

Helpful tips for constructing any presentation

A Fight For Kisses

2007-09-12T10:55:00.000+01:00

Fight for Kisses

Wilkinson sword (France) have realeased this to promote their new razor

Wilkinson Sword Site

Mini - White Rabbit

2007-09-10T12:25:00.000+01:00

This was done a while ago, but I like the idea. It is a tour through various websites with each journey being different. Follow the mini by clicking on the banners.

Let the adventure begin!