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New iPhone Ads
New iPhone Ads
It's here!! The marketing you've all been waiting for. Apple's released their teaser ads for the iPhone. And it's going to blow you away because for the first time an Apple ad actually promotes features,… MORE
Babymoons
Babymoons
Two Month Vacations for Expecting Couples
With the impending long days and sleepless nights on the horizon, travel companies are pushing Babymoons as a new holiday trend. Babymoons are a way for an expecting couple to get away in their last few… MORE
Reality Public Awareness
Reality Public Awareness
Conservation International's Great Turtle Race
Now non-profit organizations are joining the reality media space with Conservation International's "The Great Turtle Race". The organization, which aims to increase ecological conservation, will used custom… MORE
Transparent Purses
Transparent Purses
Great for Airport Security, Bad for Secrets
Everything's going transparent. Superstars like Hilary Duff have been spotted carrying transparent purses. The purses, which can help speed up airport security checks for the makeup toting female, also… MORE
Deposit Checks From Home
Deposit Checks From Home
USAA Bank has become the first bank to allow customers to deposit old-fashioned checks (or cheques) from home. Simply go online, scan the check (front and the endorsed back) send the image to USAA and… MORE
User Targeted Ads Via RFID
User Targeted Ads Via RFID
Attention Shopper, This Ad is Just for You
RFID, Tokyo and Big Brother have combined to launch one of the first broader tests of RFID in Tokyo shopping areas. By using your cell phone or a specially designed reader Tokyo businesses can customize… MORE
Hairy Mail
Hairy Mail
Viral Ads Jump the Shark
Haven't you always wanted to send a message to a friend using someone's back hair? Well stop waiting and star doing! The people at thetruth.com an anti-tobacco awareness group have started this catchy… MORE
Oil Tankers Conserve Oil With Massive Sail
Oil Tankers Conserve Oil With Massive Sail
German based company SkySail is going back to basics offering giant sails for large industrial container ships and tankers. The sails allow the ships to conserve fuel. The main problem is deployment. The… MORE
Hollywood Film Released Online Two Weeks After Theatrical Release
Hollywood Film Released Online Two Weeks After Theatrical Release
Just two weeks after being released to theatres Morgan Freeman's new film will be available to watch online. Freeman will use clickstar.com to release the film online to complement a limited theatrical… MORE
Box-Car Living
Box-Car Living
Houses Made From Shipping Containers
Live the life of box-car Willie - but now without those frustrating train noises. A number of companies have started creating low-income housing out of recycled shipping containers. The houses can be created… MORE
Elevator into Space
Elevator into Space
Have you always wanted to go to outerspace but are afraid of flying? Well then Liftport has the answer to your problems. Liftport group is planning on constructing a 62,000 mile elevator into outerspace.… MORE