Campbell's Soup issues limited-edition Warhol cans

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol's use one of a can in his art Campbell's Soup has released a series of limited-edition soup cans.

Warhol famously featured Campbell's' cans in several of his paintings and screenprints from 1962.

These special edition cans are not exact replicas from Warhol's art however they reference the bright colours he included in his 1965 series.

Cans will only be on sale at Target in the US, with 1.2 million cans released, at 75 cents each and already they are springing up on eBay.

The most Condescending Corporate Facebook page

Taking a rather humorous and sarcastic look at Company Facebook Pages the 'Condescending Corporate Page' (called 'Corporate Bollxxxs)  features posts that will make you cringe whilst complementing you on your Facebook presence.

Click here to take a look at some very funny posts that may be close to the bone for many marketers out there.

Fancy running over your pretentious friends?

Ever wanted to get your own back on your pretentious friends on Facebook - well this is the app for you.

"Mitsubishi Unpretentious" analyses the content from your friends' Facebook pages to see which are your most pretentious friends and then runs them over with a speeding 2013 Outlander Sport.

It does not always get it right but it does most of the time.

Combining marketing with interactive online apps has become a great extension to consumer product launches, getting people to engage with products in a fun and interesting way.

Whether encouraging people to run down people they don't like is questionable but fun anyway.

Click here to get the app.

A car chase without the cars

In a bid not to lose any of their beer these bank robbers head off around town in a police chase without the cars. All the classic moves and a few spills and thrills from Carlton Draught.

Very funny and worth a watch.

The Allianz Drunk Mirror

Insurer's Allianz has come up with an interesting way to demonstrate to party goers the effect of a few drinks can have on their reflexes in an anti-drink driving campaign.

They have installed a time-delay mirror which demonstrates how slow your reflexes are after a couple of drinks.

Have a look at the video below to find out more:


Concept created by OgilvyOne

What happens when Dad's left in charge!

This great little animated short is very funny. It considers what happens when Mum pops off for the ice creams leaving Dad in charge.

All we can say is 'Ouch'. Enjoy!


Film by Bird Box Studios

Microsoft updates logo

For the first time in 25 years Microsoft has updated its logo, and obviously simple is best.

It has the launched the new brand identity to be ready for the launch of Windows 8 and to bring it into line with the typeface being used on all its products.

See more in the video below and let us know what you think?

New ways of reaching out to customers

According to the latest issue of Catalogue newsletter, Marks & Spencer is set to install free Wi-Fi into all of its UK stores and arm customer assistants with iPads as part of plans to push its ecommerce offering.

It is reported the retailer is investing £100 million on new technology and £150 million on a new model, or platform, for its website that will be ready by 2014.  

Meanwhile our multi-channel retail client, IronmongeryDirect, has run another Direct Response TV campaign. After the success of the first ever national TV campaign, which saw an increase in attributed leads by 63% within 30 minutes of spot transmission, IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest online and mail order supplier of ironmongery products to the trade, decided to move ahead with a second campaign in June.  

Most recently IronmongeryDirect has launched its mobile website, in keeping with the latest technology moves, making it easy for tradesmen on-the-go to search for products and place their orders.   

We got this story covered and a by-lined feature by IronmongeryDirect’s Head of Marketing, Stuart Wilson, in the recent issue Direct Commerce magazine, and the story was picked up by a number of other trade titles.

Celebrating design 'Before 1980'

Here's a new fair to add to you calendar for the London Design Festival, but this one is not for those seeking out cutting edge design; this is one for those looking for retro.

The organisors say 'Before 1980 is a fair that favours style over age and has invited like-minded traders to exhibit – whose stock style is distinctive and special, and whose displays are always creative and inspirational.' 

Amelia Forster, organiser, says “Interior style magazines continue to reference and feature past design periods – this only helps to reinforce the idea that vintage offers a great level of quality and style without a large investment.  We have recognised the growing interest in vintage design and décor and its place in contemporary homes.”

“Before1980 will be a fair with an eclectic mix of antiques, mid-century and vintage – we hope people will be inspired by the looks on offer but feel they can really go home with something.”

The first fair features handpicked traders selling stylish pieces for the home and garden; it will be part of a series of seasonal events celebrating home style from Before1980. The fair is on Saturday 22nd September in the Central Library, Islington, London.

For more information click here.

Design comes to London

With the London Design Festival fast approaching we thought that it would be useful to highlight some of the key destinations for interiors, furniture and product design.  

The Festival runs from 14th until 23rd September and encompasses all forms of design from Graphic Design to Fashion. The key destinations below mostly cover interiors and furniture however for details of other design events you can view a calendar on the London Design Festival website.  

100% Design – 19th-22nd September, Earls Court  

Decorex – 23-16th September, The Royal Hospital, Chelsea  

Tent London – 20th-23rd September, Old Truman Brewery  

Design Junction – 19th-23rd September, The Sorting Office, W1  

Clerkenwell Design Week – 21st-23rd September, Various Venues, Clerkenwell  

ICON Design Trail, September, Various Venues  

Super Brands, 20th-23rd September, Old Truman Brewery  

Before 1980, 22nd September, Central Islington Library  

For full details of all these events please click on the event title to go to their websites.

Here’s to a great festival of design!