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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Subliminal advertising really does work, claim scientists
I still don't believe it.
There's a difference between quickly showing a negative image to change someone's mood, vs. the stigma surrounding "subliminal advertising" taking over your brain and convincing you to purchase products you have no desire to own.
"Subliminal advertising really does work, claim scientists who found that people subconsciously respond to flashed messages - especially if they are negative."
There's a difference between quickly showing a negative image to change someone's mood, vs. the stigma surrounding "subliminal advertising" taking over your brain and convincing you to purchase products you have no desire to own.
Labels: Stigma, Subliminal Advertising
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
That's How I Roll
For being a classic, Coke is pretty innovative. In the past six months, they have created revolutionary concepts for:
1) Vending Machines:
Wonder if these will catch on and be embraced... or, will people freak out the way they did with New Coke?
1) Vending Machines:
"Coca-Cola recently unveiled a vending machine that dispenses customizable soda drinks and tracks users’ favorite choices. The prototype vending machine will carry a staggering 140 beverage flavors and customers can pick their drinks based on calories, caffeine content or just color via a touch screen interface. Each choice is customizable and the basic flavors can be played with by the user’s modifications." - [via PSFK]
2) Can Design:
"For years, the popular method to freshen the appearance of soft drink cans was to clad them in eye-catching graphics. Since every beverage maker uses the same shape of can, designer Samal thought there was room for improvement in the physical design of beverage cans. His new concept for a Classic Coke can does away with the typical round cylinder shape in favor of a more faceted look." [Via PSFK]
Wonder if these will catch on and be embraced... or, will people freak out the way they did with New Coke?
Labels: Advertising, Coca-Cola, Innovation
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kids These Days
Have you seen that Microsoft commercial where the 4 year old girl creates a pretty impressive slideshow? "I'm a PC and I'm 4 years old." In his writing, Marc Prensky notes that kids these days are not only growing up differently, but they have literally started speaking a different language and thinking differently than we have. They are, what he calls, "Digital Natives," and the older generation is made up of "Digital Immigrants."
Here is the cutest Digital Native.... ever:
Here is the cutest Digital Native.... ever:
Labels: Adorable, Beyonce, Comedy, Digital Media
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Social Media as a Headhunter
Social Media: "The Biggest Shift Since the Industrial Revolution" (via)
Note: at 1:04, 80% of companies use LinkedIn as their primary tool for finding employees. At 45+ million users, it has become an essential networking tool. This is why it is absolutely VITAL to have an impressive, current LinkedIn profile.
Labels: LinkedIn, Social Media
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
"YouTube Moment"
It seems every major pop culture gathering has the "one thing" people will be talking about the next day.
1) Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction at Superbowl XXXVIII
2) For Obama's Health Care speech back in July, it was his "stupid cop" remark
3) For the MTV Movie Awards, it was Bruno's graceful descent onto Eminem
4) And, for tonight's VMA performance, it was Kanye West's rude outburst during Taylor Swift's award for Best Female Video:
Except, interestingly enough, "the next day" has really come to mean "for the next hour on twitter as #teamtaylor becomes a trending topic instantaneously." Thank you, Web 2.0.
1) Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction at Superbowl XXXVIII
2) For Obama's Health Care speech back in July, it was his "stupid cop" remark
3) For the MTV Movie Awards, it was Bruno's graceful descent onto Eminem
4) And, for tonight's VMA performance, it was Kanye West's rude outburst during Taylor Swift's award for Best Female Video:
Except, interestingly enough, "the next day" has really come to mean "for the next hour on twitter as #teamtaylor becomes a trending topic instantaneously." Thank you, Web 2.0.
Labels: MTV, Social Media, YouTube
¶ 7:52 PM 1 Comments
Life Becoming a Parody of Itself
So, there was recently a big stir over a very disturbing British PSA regarding Texting while driving:
Which is why I am personally shocked and horrified that this still happens:
It's kind of ironic. The PSA is a mockumentary about the dangers of using a new media while engaged in an "old" activity. The second is candid footage of an old media being used during the old activity... except it is arguable MUCH more dangerous.
Also, it appears we have found Waldo. Looks like running from the law calls for more reckless behavior.
Which is why I am personally shocked and horrified that this still happens:
It's kind of ironic. The PSA is a mockumentary about the dangers of using a new media while engaged in an "old" activity. The second is candid footage of an old media being used during the old activity... except it is arguable MUCH more dangerous.
Also, it appears we have found Waldo. Looks like running from the law calls for more reckless behavior.
Labels: Dangerous, psa, shock, Waldo
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Chinese Takeout
Along with milk cartons, Chinese Food Takeout containers have been making a comeback as a place to stick a message (via)
Apparently, Cingular utilized Chinese takeout boxes in 2002 (via):
Now, do the advertisements on the boxes offset the cost of delivery at all?
Apparently, Cingular utilized Chinese takeout boxes in 2002 (via):
Now, do the advertisements on the boxes offset the cost of delivery at all?
Labels: Chinese Food, New Media
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ice Sculptures: a PSA
This concept is great, but Brazil is hot - I can only imagine how long those little men were around. In terms of effectiveness, if anything, the word of mouth is the real media placement here, as opposed to the hundred of icemen situated on these steps.
"To draw attention to climate change, the World Wildlife Federation had Brazillian artist Nele Azevedo set up 1000 ice sculptures on the steps of the Berlin Concert Hall. [Image via Getty]" - Gawker
This concept is great, but Brazil is hot - I can only imagine how long those little men were around. In terms of effectiveness, if anything, the word of mouth is the real media placement here, as opposed to the hundred of icemen situated on these steps.
Labels: Brazil, Ice, New Media, psa, Word of Mouth
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Interview Messups, Case Study #4
Okay, this isn't exactly an interview messup case study, but it is hysterical.
Made by FEED Company, an agency that creates branded entertainment viral videos for different agencies and products. This one was produced for Deloitte Consulting.
It's funny, it turns out a lot of the viral videos that I loved specifically for being so unique and strictly amateur were made by the professionals at FEED. These letdowns include Fast Food Folk Song, Bike Hero, and Never Hide.
Made by FEED Company, an agency that creates branded entertainment viral videos for different agencies and products. This one was produced for Deloitte Consulting.
It's funny, it turns out a lot of the viral videos that I loved specifically for being so unique and strictly amateur were made by the professionals at FEED. These letdowns include Fast Food Folk Song, Bike Hero, and Never Hide.
Labels: Branded Entertainment, Guerilla, Viral Video, YouTube
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Milk Cartons: Old Media Turned New
From 1979-1981, Milk Cartons were a way to publicize missing children.
Since, there have been a few parodies, as this phenomenon made its rounds in pop culture.
As of late, the advertising industry has decided that milk cartons, once again, are an effective way to reach its consumers, and have consequently decided to use it as a paid media vehicle.
Here, the music group Plain White T's is featured on milk cartons in a cooperative campaign promoting both milk and the band. These milk cartons in particular are being distributed to schoolchildren during lunchtime.
Since, there have been a few parodies, as this phenomenon made its rounds in pop culture.
As of late, the advertising industry has decided that milk cartons, once again, are an effective way to reach its consumers, and have consequently decided to use it as a paid media vehicle.
Here, the music group Plain White T's is featured on milk cartons in a cooperative campaign promoting both milk and the band. These milk cartons in particular are being distributed to schoolchildren during lunchtime.
Wonder what the FDA would have to say about all this...
Labels: Milk, New Media, Traditional Media
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