Archive For The “Advertising” Category

A QR code for the men's room

By Dave | March 28, 2011

One of the things that came out of PodCamp Nashville was a conversation about QR codes, which stemmed from Dave Barger‘s awesome presentation on the topic. A discussion took place about how advertisers are increasingly using QR codes in bathroom advertising. You’ll likely find these ads posted above urinals in the men’s room. I expect [...]

12 comments • Advertising • Ramble
Tagged as: dave barger • pcn11 • podcamp nashville • QR codes
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A hunter shoots a bear!

By Dave | September 7, 2010

A few years ago Burger King ran one of the most creative online ad campaigns. Many of you will remember “subservient chicken”, the fun site where millions flocked to tell a chicken what to do. Creating original and creative ads online isn’t easy, one must really think outside of the box (I’m sick of that [...]

6 comments • Advertising
Tagged as: Apple • Burger King • Chris Matyszczyk • HEMA • Old Spice • subservient chicken • Tipp-Ex
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Minority Report advertising

By Dave | September 1, 2010

You’ve seen digital advertising signs that you can interact with. How about a sign that can tell what sex you are? Minority Report advertising arrives… Can’t see the video? Check out Robert Scoble‘s interview with Immersive Labs‘ Jason Sosa. What do you think? Is this creepy or cool? Cool creepy? Enjoy it? Please share it.

1 comment • Advertising
Tagged as: Immersive Labs • Jason Sosa • Minority Report • robert scoble
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The future of advertising?

By Dave | July 29, 2010

I love the fact that Blake Heal, Sam Griffith and Peter Cote were three unknown people last week, but who are now celebrated viral film makers. Together with actor/model Michael Johnson, they created the popular “Guy Walks Across America” YouTube video. You can see the map and behind the scenes video on Mashable. Subtle Product Placement [...]