I’ve been digging the new W+K work for Levi’s. Particularly interesting is how they’ve been able to encapsulate the spirit of the West Coast into the work and package it for the masses. Equally interesting, but not as nearly publicized, is this new short film for California based denim brand Cassette. Cassette Summer Surf from [...]
Moleskin journals, ironic mustaches, telling people how late you worked last night… have fun finding out which stereotypes you fulfill! http://thingsmarketingpeoplelove.blogspot.com
At least that’s what some folks in rural America are saying. As the recession deepens big box superstores across the country are closing down by the hundreds leaving giant, unsightly ghostboxes in their demise. Some would say, serves ‘em right for knocking down the mom and pop shops. Tear ‘em down and let’s start over! [...]
After minutes, possibly even hours, of pouring their sweat and blood into training, the time has come for the interns to step into the Inferno. Round 1 will be split into two weeks, beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 10th, 2009 on the 160over90 ping pong table, with results to be reported in next week’s blog post. [...]
Hot on the heels of this article in Time yesterday on the perils of your parents joining Facebook (featuring myparentsjoinedfacebook.com, which will surely have a book deal in 3,2,1…) comes this crackling chestnut of a e-mail from my Mother, gently touching down in my inbox under the wispy subject “why not?”: So my Mom has [...]
Pretty interesting article exploring the idea of “freeconomics” and whether the 3rd most viewed site (averaging 345 million visitors worldwide each month) can continue to operate with crushing operating losses estimated anywhere from $174million-$470million. Despite thier advertising revenue of around $240million this year, it is not even enough to cover overhead costs and copyrights for [...]
