[via Rob Walker, who suggested in his NYT Magazine column last year that the fact that many people hate Crocs was probably seen as a plus for those who wore Crocs (”maverick cachet,” etc.)] …
Choose Your Words Carelessly
The ad industry, like most industries has a language all its own. Thankfully, we also have people like Dear Jane Sample to break it down for us. Teamwork = someone to take the blame Passion = willingness to work like a horse Self-starter = able to work without any direction whatsoever Help drive results = get our projects done on time Integrated agency = full service sweatshop! Do you have any others you'd care to …
Microsoft’s Steve Jobs?
A Billion Here, A Billion There
According to Ad Age, internet-ad revenue notched $21.2 billion in 2007, an annual growth rate of 26%. That was good enough for the medium to top radio, which was expected, but the figure also puts internet ahead of cable's $20.9 billion take. "We've learned not to be surprised by the vitality and vibrancy of internet advertising," said David Doty, senior VP-thought leadership and marketing at the IAB. For some …
Until the philosophy which hold one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned…
Shawn Waite likes this ad for Amnesty International. So do I. click to see it bigger …
This Is Not A Good Time
[via Halcyon's Twitter stream] …
Harley-Davidson Gets The ‘Tude Back
On the back of today's USA Today Money section, this full-page ad for Harley from Carmichael Lynch appears: Yeah, Harley's rich territory for creative people, but I love the tone and writing in this. It's already pinned up in my office. …
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Internet Gains Critical Mass
[via Armano's Twitter stream] …