The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Here is a great clip of an interview with one of our heros, Bill Bernbach. The guru refers to the value of a mind that is uncluttered by conventional knowledge.

A beautifully crafted animated spot for Orange Live Box, from Partizan, brings children’s drawings to life.

Flickr photo credit: absolutewade

Also at the Idea Conference (brought to you by Ad Age and Creativity), we had the opportunity to listen to Steven Heyer, CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Steven had a lot to say, including this: “Each of our hotels is a themepark.”

Here’s an .mp3 of Steven speaking with architect, David Rockwell.

It’s nice when the drapes match the carpet, and now it’s easier than ever –thanks to those crafty fashion obsessed Italians. A hair salon in Rome inspired the launch of Betty Beauty.

Flickr Photo Credit: Lori Smith

At last week’s Idea Conference in NYC (brought to you by Ad Age and Creativity), CP+B’s Alex Bogusky briefed us on Archimedes, Aha Moments and the Creative Process. We scored a bootleg .mp3 of the presentation from some hippie in the parking lot. Check it out.

Also worthwhile is Beyond Madison Avenue’s list of 19 tips from the Idea Conference.

Online predation is a hot topic, kudos to this graduate student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Rachele McGinty-Mock, for a student funded guerilla effort titled: dirtylaundrystinks.com.