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NikeWomen - Body by Dance

Award winning ad from Nike Brazil I think, which doesn't have the subtitles here, but you get the idea.
Rather than go for surgery, sweat your fat off!

Theme from Rocky - James Last

Again, the don;t really make them like they used to... Big band, big sound.

Magic E@Everything2.com

Oddity from the BBC Schools and Colleges program Look and Read.
This song about how e's are magic predates the Shamen's Ebeneezer Goode by about 15 years.

Magic E@Everything2.com

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PS Anybody got any Veras?

YouTube - Kate Winslet Commercial

I love this ad... Kate Winslett walking through my old neighbourhood

In pictures: The West Banksy | Arts | Guardian Unlimited

"Graffiti artist Banksy has set up his annual Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem this year, where visitors will be able to buy his work until Christmas Eve. His stencils on the controversial wall separating Jerusalem from Bethlehem have also inspired other artists to make their marks"

In pictures: The West Banksy | Arts | Guardian Unlimited

Virginia Heffernan - The Medium - Sesame Street - Television - Internet Video - Media - YouTube - New York Times

Good article on the changing wholesomeness and moral values evident in Sesame Street...

Virginia Heffernan - The Medium - Sesame Street - Television - Internet Video - Media - YouTube - New York Times

Guardian America Launch...

As I always keep an eye on my old employers, this move into the USA is an interesting one, realising that there is an enthusiasm for high quality journalism and and objective approach...

The Browser: Analyzing the tech biz The Web reaches across the pond «

Two Great bits of Advertising

Easily the cutest website I've seen in a long time, from Orange to promote their Never Ending features... A never ending website

Good Things Should Never End - Orange's Unlimited Web Page

And then, here's what ten million quid gets you in terms of filming an elaborate domino rally in Argentina... Hey, I was just thinking about doing that... :)

Guinness launches most expensive TV ad in its history | Media | Guardian Unlimited

Nissan Pivo P2 from the Tokyo Auto Show

Now, I could see myself driving one of these around, given that my parking is generally abysmal. When is this out again?

BMW (South Africa). Defining innovation.

These are the strandbeesten. I saw this in real life in Leicester Square, London. Very impressive feat.

Sport as art

Lee Sharpe... Versus Barcelona, last few minutes, 2-1 down... try this



and this is what you call media handling...



From the magnificent 7, Eric Cantona. Here is a clip of his classic line at a press conference, shortly after he'd kung-fu kicked a supporter who'd called him something along the lines of a 'French bastard'...

Sesame's Treet - The Smart E's Full Video (June 1992)

London Tube Map Mash Ups

The Famous Great Bear by Patterson
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The Royal Shakespeare Company Version
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/rscmap1072.jpg

Lily Allen : songs she's sampled

Well there is a very handy zip file here containing original reggae & ska tracks which have either been sampled or influenced Alright Still...

http://www.musiclikedirt.com/2006/09/27/lily-allen-alright-steal/

Great work mr/mrs blogger

Video: The Shock Doctrine by Alfonso Cuaron | Books | Guardian Unlimited

Interesting little video about the use of shock tactics to get societal compliance...
Video: The Shock Doctrine by Alfonso Cuaron Books Guardian Unlimited

All-Bran Helps You Drop A Load - AdGabber

All-Bran Helps You Drop A Load - AdGabber: "Magnificently magnifying metaphors, this recent All-Bran commercial from Kellogg has no problem touting its ability to aid one in shitting a brick. Or two. Or an entire dump truck load. Yes, the spot is jam packed with endless bowel movement metaphors. Enjoy."

Diamond Shreddies

The more I think about this campaign, the cleverer it gets.



In a world of fairly silly marketing, I can't believe an agency initially managed to convince Mr Shreddie to do this. It is almost like an April Fools Joke, but one that has got me wondering about whether this is all a post modern joke/statement on advertising, or whether feigning insanity/ridiculousness is a perfect way to make your brand appear less stodgy and bring it back up to the top of mind pile.

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Paleo Future

Damn, wish I'd thought of that name...

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