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Ever want to go out for a nice dinner, but instead find yourself choking down bite-sized portions of strangely shaped concoctions delivered by your gourmet chef? Ever simply want a burger and end up in what looks like a high chair, eating raw meat slivers from some unknown country? Stiff dress codes and valet parking […]
It’s been said many a time that people watch the Superbowl more for the commercials than for the game, and it’s probably true. Die hard fans enjoy the sporting event, but the commercials are exciting for the rest of the population because they’re the best opportunity of the year for companies to roll out their […]
Memes are the lifeblood of internet humor; defined as “an idea, behavior or style that spreads from person to person within a culture,” memes are typically internet inside jokes which take the web by storm and are the subject for hundreds of photoshopped images captioned with themed jokes and humorous phrases. But memes are more […]
Everyone knows that marketing is a deceitful business, but most would be surprised to find out just how manipulative companies can be about their products. Whether it’s cigarettes, food, or even government employed background checks, no one can be trusted entirely; regulations and industry standards are in place for a reason, and a company’s ethics […]
Tattoos have become such a craze that it seems almost all who have them have at least one or more that they regret. Terrible tattoos are everywhere — from an ex-girlfriend’s name to a portrait of the characters on Twilight, there is no shortage of awful ink to make you feel just a little bit […]
Zoo advertising presents ad agencies with a lot of room for creativity, enabling them to go wild with colorful characters and playful themes. Sometimes, zoo adverts promote a specific event, or they can be used to celebrate the arrival of a new animal. Often the aim is also to inspire people to pay their local […]
In the 1980s crop circles attracted a great deal of media coverage and even became speculatively linked to extraterrestrial activity, the paranormal and strange weather events. Perhaps it’s only natural that advertisers paid attention. A number of foodstuffs are perfectly suited for “cropvertising” – especially if wheat is a key ingredient in the product. Some […]
From fish to fireflies, a diverse range of creatures use bioluminescence for survival strategies like luring prey or attracting mates. And away from nature, luminous paint, too, has provided a vital function for companies and organizations in promoting products and safety messages with attention-grabbing results. Glow-in-the-dark advertising has emerged as an innovative and striking new […]
The idea of literalism in advertising grew in popularity in the early 20th century as company proprietors designed their buildings to resemble their products. This not only cut down on the need for signage advertising what was contained within, but it also ensured the building stood a chance of becoming a local landmark, if done […]
Imagine stepping into a local café, inhaling the rich aroma of brewing coffee, and taking a closer look at the menu. Alongside the house coffees, espressos and caramel macchiatos, however, there’s a rather more surprising addition: cats. Yes, you read that correctly, fuzzy felines are on the menu in cafés everywhere from Japan to Vienna. […]
If we’re going to spend more than eight hours a day sitting on our butts, we might as well do it in style. Sitting has been referred to as a disease and even an epidemic. Thankfully, these incredible office chairs have the answer: ergonomic, posture-improving design. And on top of crucial health benefits, the 15 […]
In 1958, American scientist Charles Keeling took direct measurements of carbon dioxide, and soon afterwards he connected the gas with global warming. Keeling’s findings were the first to suggest that human beings could be contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Yet today debates continue to rage over the causes of global warming – […]
