Archives for January 2010

Off the Wall Jeans – Sony’s Up-cycling Project

The Creativity Online website just posted a story about Sony’s Recycle Project Jeans. In brief, what Sony did was take outdoor banners that had been used for ad campaigns and turned them into jeans which they then sold by displaying them on the side of the Sony building in Tokyo…. more »

Google invades the Street

I read about this in BrandFreak. Talk about product placement… Check out this bit of embedded branding! ###

Changing the Definition of Fast Food – The Chipotle Story

According to a study conducted by Technomic (“Status and Future of Fast Foods: Consumer Trend Report” ), the perception of fast food is no longer confined to quick-service, drive-thru restaurants and convenience stores. The food industry research and consulting firm noted that a dual concept has emerged, consisting of traditional… more »

Silly Phrases…

Mash-ups or misuse? Where do those silly phrases come from? Do you even notice them?

Bud’s Fetching Clydesdale Tops Most Liked Ad List…

According to a survey conducted by The Nielsen Company, the Budweiser Clydesdale ad where the horse fetches a large tree, topped the list of “Top 10 Most Liked Commercials” and “Top 10 Most-Recalled TV Commercials” for 2009. The survey covered January through November 2009 and is heavily weighted towards ones… more »