The Future of Ads

Hidden ASCII Art Generates Buzz For Dante’s Inferno

When the team behind the Dante’s Inferno video game hid ASCII art in the source code of many popular websites and then waited for that art to get discovered, they were taking a huge risk, but sometimes big rewards can only come to those that are willing to take equally big risks.

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Sharpie Gets Uncapped And Embraces The Social Web

Sharpie’s new Uncapped Gallery is a great example of how a company can embrace the social web, encourage word of mouth and show off what its products can do in the hands of actual customers.

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MINI Ad Uses 3D Cabrio Model From The Future

It’s like a miniature showroom in the palm of your hands, and you’re in control.

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Wallets From The King Help Sell Burgers

Burger King is dropping The King’s wallets, filled with Burger King goodies, in major metropolitan areas to help out during the credit crunch.

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America Loves Free Stuff

Whether it’s presidential races or stolen bases, giving away free stuff will always be a popular way to drive in-store traffic.

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The Red Bull Soapbox Derby Owns San Francisco For A Day

On Saturday, October 18, Red Bull invaded the streets of San Francisco with their Soapbox Derby, and over 100,000 people showed up to cheer on the teams.

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7-Election Sells Support With Your Coffee

By turning the mundane task of picking a cup for your morning coffee into “7-Election 2008”, 7-Eleven has managed to sell not just coffee, but support for your favorite candidate as well.

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Flossie Uses Man Vending Machine To Entice Women

Flossie’s Man Vending Machine is a fantastic example of how to get your message across in an incredibly effective way without resorting to traditional advertising.

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