Imagine a world where drivers of high-end Mercedes, BMW and Lexus cars are willing to ditch their vehicles mid-commute to get behind the wheel of an Audi. Imagining isn’t necessary. There is a new ad called “Car Carrier” from Venables Bell & Partners, that shows that scenario played out. Apparently,… more »
Kook Honors Oprah…
Oprah Winfrey signed off this week. It was a story followed around the world AND on the shores of the California coast where she received the honor of being “kookified.” Background on “The Kook.” Created by Hemet sculptor Matthew Antichevich under a $92,000 commission from the Cardiff Botanical Society, the… more »
T-Mobile Does Royal Wedding…
According to AdAge’s Viral Video chart, T-Mobile’s “Life’s for Sharing,” Royal Wedding video has been a spectacular viral hit. Though there were no official corporate sponsors for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding festivities, that didn’t stop T-Mobile from leveraging the event. Visible Measures tracked T-Mobile’s uncanny… more »
McIlroy at The Masters: He needed a Doctor…
Anyone who has played golf knows how hard it is to keep it together during that 18-hole (3-4+ hour) journey. The battle is mental and physical. Getting into a groove is what we all want, where it feels effortless and things just go your way. Watching the wheels come off… more »
Pringles Purchased, Origins Pondered…
This week, it was announced that Diamond Foods Inc. has bought the Pringles brand from Procter & Gamble (P&G) for $1.5 billion. The transaction rids P&G of the last of its food brands, since it has shifted mostly to beauty and hygiene products, and builds on Diamond’s growing food portfolio…. more »