Tag: advertising

Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art -New Book by Creators of Wooster Collective with Intro by Banksy to Be Released Soon

This isn’t just another graffiti or street art book. Based on unique themes created by writer Carlo McCormick and a team of urban art aficionados, this book is a keepsake on why street art is taking place across the world.

Creative Collabs Round-up: C.R. Stecyk III for Curated by Arkitip, Palladium’s Exploration Campaign with Johnny Knoxville, Burton’s Vapor with Paul Smith, Hit and Run for Levi’s Curve ID

These recent collaborations feature creative new marketing concepts and brand awareness in formats that are truly inspirational.

Action Sports Conference by Group Y, Presented by Fuel TV Brings Industry Heavyweights Together Resulting in New Ideas and Constructive Criticism on Ways to Grow the Industry

Revealing insights from top brands, managers, marketers, and non-endemic leaders made for an interesting second annual ASC event in Huntington Beach, CA.

GPS Mobile Games In Japan May Lead the Way to New Methods of Advertising in the USA

With a million users already, Colonial Lifestyle Plus GPS Game by Colpol has tapped into a new way to get smart phone users in Japan traveling to various locations, among other things.

Hermes Global Scarf Campaign, J’aime Mon Carre, to Attract Young Hipsters Features Interesting Marketing Methods

How Hermes is reinventing the iconic scarf deserves a second look.

Distance Printing Machine, FacadePrinter, Makes Doing Street Art or Giant Billboards in Hard-to-Reach Places, Possible

Using paintball machine technology and an aripressure-marker that can fire thousands of colorballs, it’s now possible to get art, ads, messages in more locations. Welcome to a new medium.

Retail Round-Up of the Big Guys: JCPenney’s Hefty Social Media and Mobile Strategy, Including Action Sports; H&M Up; Uniqlo up and Launch of Bangladesh Fair Trade Program; Forever 21’s Designer Collab; Hilfiger’s New Lifestyle Collection for Twentysomethings

Interesting campaigns from the big players reveal innovative ideas for back-to-school, plus financial reports on latest in fast-fashion.

Kingpins of Culture Jamming, Improv Everywhere Spoofs NYC Subway Riders with Princess Leia vs. Darth Vader Scene

Star Wars has become so iconic that it’s one of the best to turn mundane tasks such as public transportation into a potential movie scene.

World Cup Soccer Fever and Umbro’s Brilliant Campaign Featuring 7 National Street Artists for Unique Badge and T-shirt Collection

Top marketing ploys in sports right now are jumping on the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. However Umbro’s England Home Kit is among the most unique, combining top national artists with collectibles feeding soccer-frenzy.

Cool Youth Culture Online Marketing Campaigns: Hanes EcoSmart; Levi’s Like Jeans Social Network Features

Two innovative online campaigns get to the heart of youth culture -one with an eco message utilizing YouTube and the other with social network features for shopping.