Yesterday we caught up with John Hartson and the team on this years BraveHart challenge 2013. The plan is to climb Ben Nevis on the 13th of July to raise much needed funds for the charity. So if you would like to take on the challenge and join us visit www.johnhartsonfoundation.com to sign up today. Places are limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment!
Today sees the launch of the new Channel 4 daytime quiz show, 1001 Things You Should Know, and as the Agency who designed and developed, the brand, titles, studio graphics and elements of the set, we were all keen to watch the first episode … despite being in the office!
Well done to the lovely team at Thames Scotland and fingers and toes crossed that the show picks up a lots of viewers!
A new H&M ad campaign featuring model Isabeli Fontana, shown with a deep mahogany tan while wearing a collection of swimsuits, has angered doctors and health officials who believe ‘young people exposed to the images will try and imitate the unhealthy look’. True, but we think in most parts of the
UK its been going on for years, so there’s nothing new there – You should see Sauchiehall Street on a Saturday evening!
However, what makes this whole campaign so worrying is that the retailer defended the ads by saying they used Isabeli Fontana as ‘her darker skin colour was the best way to showcase the strong colours’ of the season, but images from runway shows show the model with a markedly lighter skin tone than the one featured in the adverts.
So, with the evidence we have before us, are the masses presented with wonders of the photoshop treatment yet again – I think we are and so does the Guerrilla street artist who placed the Photoshop Tool pallet on the 48 sheets, 6 sheets throughout his city. A very intelligent and subtle piece of work.
Maybe we should move this on further, design a new jewellery range. Necklaces, bracelets. Replace the charm for the Photoshop Tool Pallet. There
is so much fakery in our lives today, just put yourself through 30min of The Only Way Is Essex!
Whether you love it or hate it, you will probably find yourself buying it for the novelty factor!
Unilever, the manufacturer of British-made spread ‘Marmite’ has created a limited edition jar branded ‘Ma’amite’ to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.And it’s not just the name that has changed. The usual yellow, red and white branding has been changed to reflect all things British, incorporating the Union Jack flag and replacing the iconic spoon with a crown. They have also changed the colour of the lid to fit in with the rest of the packaging.
Ma’amite can be bought from marmiteshop.co.uk from Monday 30th of April, and will be available from all good High Street supermarkets. We will definitely be buying a few jars for the studio!
The Blogging Brain Cell
Our perimeter advertising for Cheque Centre was spotted during the SPL clash between Celtic & Hibs.
Keep your eyes peeled as it will be appearing for the duration of the season.
The Blogging Brain Cell
Apple has announced that their App Store is about to hit 25 billion downloads!
These numbers are quite staggering and the power of the app is demonstrable. Tracking your train, checking the weather, flight check-ins, shopping, sat navs, e-mails, language tools, social networking, books, games, news – apps have become a part of daily life for millions. People are even conversing with their apps now, thanks to the power of Siri technology.
The countdown is on!!
Click here to watch the figures roll.
The Blogging Brain Cell
Wimpy in South Africa have come up with a fantastic campaign in order to promote the fact that they have Braille menus. Using food as a way of sending their message, they used strategically placed sesame seeds in order to produce a Braille message for their visually impaired customers. The message on the bun let customers know exactly what they were about to eat. This was a clever way for the brand to show that they cater for everyone.
Click here to see the campaign video.
The Blogging Brain Cell
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook have become such profound marketing tools that for most businesses they are unavoidable. The more there are to choose from, the more things there are to consider. Customisation options, different audiences, functions, shortcuts, jargon…where to start?! Getting to grips with the social media scene can be a daunting task. For social media made simple Flowtown have produced a great ‘cheat sheet’, ideal for those who are just stepping out into the vast social media world.
Click here to check it out.
Over and out,
The Blogging Brain Cell.
Maryhill Burgh Hall is a newly refurbished community hall in the Maryhill area of Glasgow. The complex has been there since the 1800’s and is being put to good use by the locals.
However, this long-standing building is not a shrine to the past. Whilst playing homage to its roots the Maryhill Burgh Hall is also a sign of times to come as it features the world’s first interactive stained glass window!
Whilst admiring the beautiful stained glass throughout the building, you will find a QR Code, which you can scan with your smart phone and discover some historical Maryhill-related facts.
This modern interpretation of a history lesson is well worth checking out if you happen to be in the area.
Click here for more information.
Until next time,
The Blogging Brain Cell.
We often listen to BBC Radio 2 here in the office, and from time-to-time along comes a song that baffles us and gets us talking. Having got caught up in a discussion about a song in which the man was singing about a cake melting in the rain (at least that’s what we think he said), we went online for answers.
As per usual good old Wikipedia was consulted for answers…nothing. We were left in the dark about the bizarre song, literally!
Through the medium of the English version of their site, Wikipedia have executed a blackout in order to protest against internet privacy laws in the US.
The holding page in place runs with the headline of, ‘Imagine a World Without Free Knowledge’.
Quite a big day in terms of internet privacy and censorship laws. It will be interesting to see how the English-speaking world reacts.
Anyway, best be off, we need to find an alternative place for information! Any suggestions welcome.
Yours,
The Blogging Brain Cell.
We love a good gadget at The Creative Cell, even more so if it’s a retro gadget, and if you can add a touch of top class modern gadgetry to the mix…well, we’re in love. Enter the Padintosh.
For gadget lovers who want to appreciate the sleek, user-friendly experience of the iPad 2 and pair it with the classic 1984 Macintosh style, say hello to the Padintosh. A sturdy iPad 2 case built to protect your beloved iPad whilst styling it up with a touch of retro-chic for all those who remember the classic model. It’s almost too cool for school.
Ciao for now,
The Blogging Brain Cell.
Welcome to our new look website!
Fàilte gun an làrach-lin ùr againn!
It’s a very exciting time at The Creative Cell l An Cómhlan Cruthachail, as we move into 2012 with a new image and some fantastic new projects in the pipeline.
We’ll be keeping you up-to-date through our new blog and Twitter.
In the mean time, enjoy browsing through some of our work and don’t hesitate to contact us with any queries!
Until next time,
The Blogging Brain Cell
Well thought out and executed Direct Mail is a beautiful thing. Lets hope the planned rise in the cost of stamps from Royal Mail doesn’t put an end this method of communication.
Yesterday we caught up with John Hartson and the team on this years BraveHart challenge 2013. The plan is to climb Ben Nevis on the 13th of July to raise [...]
19/02/2013 > Read the articleToday sees the launch of the new Channel 4 daytime quiz show, 1001 Things You Should Know, and as the Agency who designed and developed, the brand, titles, studio graphics [...]
12/11/2012 > Read the articleA new H&M ad campaign featuring model Isabeli Fontana, shown with a deep mahogany tan while wearing a collection of swimsuits, has angered doctors and health officials who believe ‘young [...]
18/05/2012 > Read the article