Monthly Archives: May 2010
Total football.
Isn’t this great. Created at a Dutch advertising academy for the World Cup. An incredibly smart idea born out of a simple insight. They should come out with some classic versions – i’d certainly fork out for a Marco Tardelli … Continue reading
Unexpected brand extensions
Thanks to The Guardian iPhone app recycling old articles, I came across this one which in the straitened times we find ourselves in gives you some useful frugal household DIY tips. And for companies with reduced innovation budgets might present … Continue reading
Like winning the lottery!
As you press the cash into the grubby fist of a first holy communicant (high on fizzy drinks and bouncy castles), bear in mind that you are providing them with a stash of cash that in relation to their average … Continue reading
Game on.
I’m a massive fan of the World Cup but i’m also a big fan of the ad campaigns that support it. In both cases the competition is starting to warm up and Nike have thrown their hat in the ring … Continue reading
Parenthood Rocks!
Having recently parted company with a MINI Cooper in favour of a more spacious estate car i’m all for this campaign for Toyota in the US – Family cars can be the bomb too! Using the Dunphy’s from Modern Family … Continue reading
The episode where Dougal gets a job in Citigroup
Ah yes Fr Ted. Who can forget the hilarity of Fr Ted Crilly, Dougal and the rest of the craggy islanders as they bungled through every day life. For me the image that is burned into my head is the … Continue reading
Translating the double dutch of the European debt crisis
If you have missed some of the details, nuances and implications of the Greek/EU economic situation and implications – this article from this morning’s Irish Times will make sure you can impress (or bore) everyone you come across this weekend. … Continue reading
Are we second-class consumers?
Are we second-class consumers? Normally, I don’t have a nationalist bone in my body but it surprised me the other morning as I ate my breakfast, avoiding coversation, and studiously reading the packs on the table to see that a … Continue reading
May the 4th be with you.
Okay so i’m a day late. Sorry. Lots on yesterday and my watch said it was the 3rd!! In honour of international Star Wars day here’s the original trilogy in 2 minutes. In lego!! Two of the coolest things ever … Continue reading
