Geoff Thiessen

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Having lived in four countries and traveled to six continents Geoff loves global trend hunting. Geoff is currently working as a consultant in San Francisco. In his past, Geoff ran Capital One Canada's most profitable businesses and lead the company's charitable efforts. He loves all sports whether that means climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or flying to Germany to watch the World Cup.

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

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

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

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