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The End is Nigh, and we’re not just talking about Glenn Beck’s ratings. Some economists are saying that the US has passed the point of no return with its economy, which means economic collapse is as inevitable as Charlie Sheen’s future apologies. There’s lots you’ll need to do before hunkering down in your zombie-proof bunker […]
Economic bubbles have been around since the birth of currency. Created by a wide range of factors, from excessive monetary liquidity to plain old human greed, exuberance and stupidity, they can be described as a trade in products or assets valued far higher than they should be – which is inevitably followed by a crash […]
Creativity is key to the advertising industry. When you’re selling something, you’re not just selling the product itself; you’re selling a concept, an idea, a lifestyle. The world’s most successful advertising companies realize this, and concentrate on new and effective ways to tap into an idea that resonates with their audience. In TV and cinema […]
Urban graffiti has long been the preserve of disaffected youth, but now marketing and advertising creatives are taking advantage of its eye-catching appeal. Advertising has been ubiquitous on city streets for so long that many people simply ignore it unless it is particularly insightful or clever. Yet graffiti can draw the eye in a way […]
via nighthawksforever Love them or hate them, big fast food chains are here to stay and influence our dietary habits and lives. McDonald’s, as one of the globally most recognized companies, has had to endure some ad spoofs over the years. But as you’ll see, the golden arches and the company’s ever chirpy (yet a […]
With the April tax deadline having safely passed, most law-abiding citizens will have fought their way through the forms and ever-changing rules once more and somehow made it – yet again – just in time. Phew! But there are some – quite a few celebrities actually – who don’t even bother. Whether claiming to not […]
Google Office Zurich There are few jobs that don’t require at least a minimum amount of creativity. But how can employees think outside the box if they’re trapped inside one? Luckily, more and more companies across the globe realize that a creative mind sits in a creative office. We’ve found eight that have really gone […]
The world of marketing is a tricky thing. Most companies need to get the word out about their new product or service, but finding the best way to do it is often easier said than done when you want to be memorable, informative and entertaining all at the same time. Sometimes you win, sometimes you […]
As one of the largest economic and political issues of any country, the subject of how high taxes are (and upon which segment of society they predominantly fall) can be counted on to engender heated debates among politicians, academics, and ordinary citizens.
Movie bombs get all the publicity and airtime due to the gaudy amounts of money sometimes lost, but as the recent Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien fiasco proved TV is also pretty good at pissing away money. Entertainment Weekly put out a list of TV’s 50 biggest bombs in this week’s issue, but they are […]
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. Share Desktop software may soon be a thing of the past. This is especially true in collaboration applications–the kind project managers and work groups use. Web-based solutions from SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) providers are quickly replacing networked office servers. The reasons are compelling. To name a few: * Secure, […]
CEOs have taken a lot of flak recently for withdrawing fat paychecks during the worst financial crisis for decades. We decided to take a look at the growing number of executives who have joined the ‘$1 salary club’, and whether they really are as noble as they seem… 10. Steve Jobs (Apple) – $1 Image […]
