Politico Burglared, Philips Buys College Ball, Ketel One Goes Subliminal

ketel-onedd.jpg

– It’s political ads like this that make us realize why an increasing amount of people don’t vote.

– Following up on its 60 Minutes ad buyout a couple years ago Philips has purchased all the ad time on this Saturday’s Texas-Oklahoma State college football game on TBS. Some o the time will be used for ads. The other time will be given back to TBS for additional programming during the game.

– London agency with German lineage Scholz and Friends asks visitors to weblog to not mention the war.

– London agency Cake is hosting a contest for people to decide the title of the next Young Bond book.

– Ketel One wants you to find the subliminal messaging in its ad. Hmm. We know there’s a message in there somewhere.

– Xbox360 game Gears of War gets sidewalk graffiti treatment in San Francisco.

– Beginning November 13, the Lexus 460 Degrees Gallery in New York (461 5th Avenue) will feature automotive-inspired works of art and music.

– New York’s Spanish language Univision 41 (WXTX) bested all other New York TV stations during its news programs Tuesday, October 31 at 6PM and 6:30PM.

– The Poor Bastard offers up commentary on the P. Diddy “Vote or Die” thing in relation to AC360 and Iraq.

– The Minority Forum, in this Duval Guillaume-created commercial, wonders if all immigrants have to become soccer stars just to be accepted.

– Someone’s had a bit of fun with that Dove Beauty video and turned it into a warning message about how, with the increased consumption of beer, women get better and better looking.

– In this spot for the Citroen C6, original Bond Sean Connery drives around while getting yonger and younger.

Picture of Steve Hall

Steve Hall

RECENT ARTICLES

TRENDING AROUND THE WEB

The words people choose under pressure — and what they signal to others

The words people choose under pressure — and what they signal to others

Global English Editing

The cost of getting it right: procrastination in the writing process

The cost of getting it right: procrastination in the writing process

Global English Editing

9 small signs someone has built a life they actually want, not one they were told to want

9 small signs someone has built a life they actually want, not one they were told to want

Hack Spirit

8 small signs someone was the dependable child in their family

8 small signs someone was the dependable child in their family

Hack Spirit

9 things deeply curious people do that make ordinary days feel interesting

9 things deeply curious people do that make ordinary days feel interesting

Hack Spirit

The difference between editing and proofreading (and why it matters for your work)

The difference between editing and proofreading (and why it matters for your work)

Global English Editing