Triumph Seeks Agency, Ten Weird TV Ads

– Guess best ass contests, quit smoking bras, tourism bustiers and stuffed animal bras haven’t worked for lingerie brand Triumph. They are seeking a new agency.

– Benihana is out with a new commercial that harkens the chain’s beginnings when celebrities like The Beatles, Muhammad Ali and The Rat Pack flocked to it.

The Marketers Ball (called Affiliate Ball when at Affiliate Summit)will return again to ad:tech San Francisco in April. If you are interested in sponsoring the event email Darren Blatt at darren@marketersball.com or call 818 825 3972.

– A campaign from Spencers, a personal injury laf firm, features a series of real accident videos on YouTube accidents with the player being challenged to determine whether those involved have grounds for a claim.

– On Monday following the Super Bowl be sure to head over to TiVo where you will find a detailed analysis of hoe TiVo subscribers viewed the game and the ads.

– Ten of the weirdest TV ads in historey.

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