Ad Hoe Stole My Idea

// 27 November 2006, 23:03

The story broke last week about a girl called Leah Culver who sold ad space on the back of her computer, in order to fund her said Mac Book Pro.

Those ads are in fact etched into the Aluminum surface, as Ms. Culver herself works at a place that does the etching. So while the scam [...]

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Animated Advertising, take 2

// 19 November 2006, 20:46

In the continuing saga that is outdoor advertising in New York, this caught my eye. (I guess that’s the point). In place of traditional print advertising, and those cool ‘changing’ billboards, here comes fully animated video - and not in Times Square.
I’m sure this has been around for a while, but for some reason it [...]

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Target: New York

// 17 November 2006, 22:51

I’m a fan of Target and their advertising. I forgive them for obnoxifying Times Square even further, because when you add it all up, their outdoor ads kick ass.
Lately, they’ve completely taken over the Subway station at 34th St./Herald Square here in New York. Its a holiday thing, apparently. Here are a few photos [...]

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