Thursday 29 October 2009

Supermodel's strip for Climate Change

Yep that's right, what says support climate change better than a collection models taking off their clothes, well nothing according to 350.org's Global Day of Climate Action. In their own words they wanted see whether they could have an effect via this method as a way of cutting through and by passing the usual channels... well it worked for Peta.


Video - 360.org: Supermodels Take It Off For Climate Change

Kasabian 'Underdog' Football Hero Viral

To promote the new track by Kasabian, Underdog, a team of freestyle footballers took part in this Football Hero challenge, kicking the balls against the relevant colours in time with the music. Slightly random, but works pretty well as you can see in the below video.


Video - Kasabian 'Underdog' Football Hero Viral

Lastminute.com 'John and Edward' X-Factor free flight promotion

'I'm John and he's Edward... and together we're John and Edward', love 'em or hate 'em, the duo (aka Jedward) really seem to be this years X-Factors Marmite act. Taking advantage of the buzz around them however Lastminute.com is now offering free one-way tickets to Ireland for any twins named John and Edward.

Friday 23 October 2009

What Will You Fight For - Tekken 6 Trailer

Here's the latest trailer for the upcoming Tekken 6, which sees a flurry of women fighting over shoes, straightners, and more (when will they learn). The trailer, created by Imperial leisure, which is one of a couple released points viewers to Whatwillyoufightfor.com where users can find out more about the game.



Video - What Will You Fight For - Tekken 6 Trailer

Three leaping wolves and a moon - Jose Luis Rodriguez's award winning photo gets the meme treatment

Once again a photoshop adapt has made my Friday morning, with the classic 'hey there's a wolf... at night... how about if there were three of them... and a moon?'. Adapting the winning entry of the Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 by Jose Luis Rodriguez's, this take on the meme which swept through the internets earlier in the year is simple brilliance.



Pic - Three leaping wolves and a moon

Thursday 22 October 2009

Step Up to The Mic - Joint Venture Between Myspace and Titan Outdoor

Once again Outdoor refuses to lay down and admit defeat in the face of the fact that the online revolution is here, in another example which truly demonstrates that the two media can work as one. In a fantastic example by Titan and a three-week joint promotion with MySpace, called 'Step Up to the Mic', we see users stepping onto their soapbox and showing off their vocal power across 300 digital screens in the U.S, U.K and Ireland.



By visiting the “Step Up to the Mic” page on MySpace users can upload up to 50 characters of text and an image, and share their thoughts, messages, and best wishes to their mates or family members. As well as this using the pull of Myspace, a host of celebrities and music artists will be invited to communicate with fans, expressing all the things they are passionate about.

I actually do quite like this idea, which I really do think moves things in the right direction, reading some of the comments it does seem to be a real mixed bag, however Myspace does shine in its own individualism and non-conformity which I do think is quite endearing... if not completely my bag.

Augmented Reality DVD for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen

Okay so we've seen creative uses of Augmented Reality on phones, magazines, packaging, and now DVD's. For the DVD release of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, we will see what is believed to be the first DVD and Blu-ray to use the technology offering the viewer something a little above and beyond the movie alone.




Video - Augmented Reality DVD for 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' release


By placing the the packaging at your webcam a 3D puzzle will be launched, which when solved unlocks a whole host of augmented reality features involving the films hero Optimus Prime (as shown above). “The Optimus Prime Experience” will be located at the following here upon the release of the DVD: “The Optimus Prime Experience”


Related Posts:
Top 10 Augmented Reality Adveritising Campaigns… so far
Top 10 Augmented Reality Adveritising Campaigns… so far - PART 2
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Augmented Reality ‘We Are Autobots’ Campaign
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Viral Campaign

Friday 16 October 2009

Braquo: YouTube/ MSN Homepage Takeovers

In the past we have seen a number of innovative homepage takeovers, and lets be honest when executed well, who could get tired of them. Yes okay production budget may get pushed a little, but I am sure the click throughs and PR off the back of them make the whole thing worth while. Anyway, getting back to the point, the latest example of one of these fantastic homepage dominations is for Braquo a new French crime TV series. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't seen it already.


Video 1 - Braquo: YouTube Homepage Takeover



Video 2 - Braquo: MSN Homepage Takeover


For all of you out there that are thinking, like me "that's pretty cool",here is a previous example I have posted about: Wario Land: Shake it YouTube video

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Miley Cyrus 'Goodbye' Twitter Rap

Those following Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) on Twitter will know by now that she had deleted her account. Not quite contempt with a quietly walking away, Miley has made a stand rapping about why on Youtube. Fans of her since yesterday have been able to voice their views against the hashtag #Mileycomeback (Although something tells me that I think we'll see her on there again in some way soon). Until then here is the rap itself for all those interested.

Friday 9 October 2009

Marge Simpson Strips for Playboy Cover

That's right, after 30 years on our screens Hugh has finally given Marge Simpson her own shot at being a Playboy Covergirl. Readers will be able to see this on the November issue of Playboy, and I think you'll agree that after popping out three kids she certainly gives the Girls Next Door a run for their money.


Pic - Marge Simpson Cover November issue of Playboy (Photo Credit)


Thanks for the tip Miss Hills!

Disney Pixar 'UP' Balloon Stunt

It's normally pretty difficult to hide away from a Disney Pixar movie premier at the best of times, however on Sunday (4th October) I think 'Up' may have raised the bar slightly. Marketing Agency Beatwax carried out an awesome stunt, navigated a hot air balloon through an open Tower Bridge.



Shown in the video above, the balloon which has been making its way around Europe was designed to replicate the popular scene from the movie, where the main character (a retired balloon salesman) ties a hundreds of balloons to his house, and sets off for adventure.

Rick Astley - Rick Dinner Rolls (see what they've done there?)

Frequent users of YouTube will know that there is probably nothing more annoying than viewing that must see video only to be Rick Rolled (an Internet meme typically involving the music video for the 1987 Rick Astley song "Never Gonna Give You Up"). Well now this has been taken to down a slightly odd path, so that now you can do this in real life, in fact just before dinner, with a Rick Roll.

Thursday 1 October 2009

Top 100 Greatest Youtube Hits - In 4 Minutes

If you have been living in a cave for the past few years, this is the perfect catch up video to get you up to speed on what everyone's been talking about. A fantastic compilation of Youtube hits crammed together for your enjoyment.



Video - 100 Greatest Hits of Youtube in 4 Minutes


The full list is rather epic, with videos on there which I haven't seen in ages, and very much enjoyed seeing again (Especially Leeroy Jenkins I must add). The full list can be viewed on the original YouTube page here - Full List


Nice work Hadouken, and HT to Nick Burcher