Archive for December, 2006

The Crispin Effect

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Amnesty International
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Good ideas are contagious. When CP+B created an ad for Mini Cooper, titled, “Staples”, advertisers started thinking differently about media and what they could do with it. Here’s the latest version of dual-purposed staples from Amnesty International:

Amnesty spread 1
Amnesty spread 2

The Godfather’s Legacy

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

So long, James Brown.
Flickr photo credit: bloem

“I would like to pass on the want to do something. The need is there. Good lyrics are good things, but I would like to pass on that drive, that vigorous undying determination.”

-James Brown
1933-2006

Just a Couple More Days

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

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Link to Video.

NIMBY!

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

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Or… NIMNFY: video.

Christmas Disco

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

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I’m starting to think this is all part of an ad campaign for the Trans Siberian Orchestra: video.

Almost over. Hang in there.

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

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Here’s the latest installment in the Battle of The Christmas Lights: video.

Yeah, It’s That Time of Year Again

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

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Here’s the next installment in the Battle of The Christmas Lights. This video shows some quality orchestration. Enjoy.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

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The Battle of The Christmas Lights is in full swing. Check out this video of a powerful display in Sherman Oaks, California.

If you’re willing to put your Christmas Spirit on the line against esteemed masters like Carson Williams or Clark Griswald, post a video to Youtube and email the link to IdeaMill. The Grand Prize winner will win a very grand prize (tbd).