Vintage ABC Logos Are Delightfully Retro
Design isn’t really my game, but this was too good to pass up. Gawker recently posted a compilation video of a bunch of possible ABC logos that were made in the the late 60’s to early 70’s. I actually think…
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If Apple made water…
(click the image to enlarge) Clean and sleek. An Apple Tradition. If your lovemark is Apple, you’d be toting around this water bottle if this wasn’t a joke. Seriously, you know you would.
Valentine’s Day Party!
Ready to mingle? Taken but have no idea where to go this weekend? The Community Education Center is having a Valentine’s Day party! Activities include dance performances, live DJ, champagne, beer, massages, tarot card readings, a raffle, a photo booth for couples, a kissing booth for singles and best of all FREE FOOD. Don't mope around and sulk this weekend. You never know who you might meet!
1Billion Hungry
Well this completely relates to the project that most Art Direction two students just finished, and what some graphic design majors are still working on. 1Billion Hungry is a campaign that is a little more edgy than anything City Harvest…
Disastro Ecologico
Here’s a throwback design related post. It’s modern with old techniques. It’s been done but it’s fresh. Alberto Seveso is his name, and guess what? He is Italian if you haven’t gotten that from his name or the title already.…
Starring Eminem: Super Bowl Ads 2011
This super bowl series of commercials was filled with themes of violence, nostalgia, references to the actual making of a commercial (within a commercial), the havock that may ensue while house-sitting, and…. Eminem? The rapper’s first appearance came in the…
Shot Through the Heart
With only five days away you better think of something good quickly! Over at Design Sponge, they have conjured up a cute and kitschy arrow to shoot at your love. (not literally) So follow gather these materials, follows these instructions,…
Come See The World ‘Fashion Show +’
Temple University’s Progressive NAACP along with Dynasty Entertainment present The World’s Runaway. This multicultural event will display traditional clothing designs from different countries as well as showcase Temple’s multiethnic talent. Come celebrate diversity and dance to live music from DJ Yogi Bear!
The War Of Art
A vital gem . . . a kick in the ass. (Esquire) Anyone who has encountered this book seems to be affected by it deeply. Check the reviews on Amazon, they’re frighteningly positive. How about that title, too? Classic switcheroo.…
Unmotivated? I’ve got the site for you…
It goes by many names: writer’s block, apathy, brain freeze, brain fart, uncreative, unimaginative, and most of all unmotivated. We’ve all been there. In our line of work it’s important to be able to flick on the creativity switch at…
Electronic Paper – The Note Slate
Stated to not be available until June, the $99 tablet for taking “digi-notes” won’t necessarily compete with the iPad, and that’s not the point. At least I don’t think so. The idea is something that has been exaggerated about for…
One Show College Competition 2011
This year, the One Club asked students to focus on one brand, City Harvest. Students were asked to focus on City Harvest's brand awareness, while encouraging NYC restaurants and individuals to support the City Harvest program.
Sneak Peek at ‘Visit Philly’s’ Upcoming Campaign; Enter ‘Write Your Own Billboard’ Contest
Visit Philly’s upcoming ad campaign features advertisements for the Philly Fashionista. The new campaign focuses on retail and fashion in Philadelphia. A few of the ads in the new campaign will be featuring imagery from the upcoming Roberto Capucci exhibit…
Mural Arts Program’s ‘Love Train’ Tours
Have you heard about the Love Letter Mural Project? Love Letter is a project by West Philadelphian native muralist Stephen Powers in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. What is this Love Letter Train Tour? Philadelphia’s official Love…
AT & Teapot
As far as I’m concerned, this is the first funny commercial of the year. AT&T takes a stab at repositioning its intentionally unmentioned competition. There has been much back and forth between AT&T and Verizon legally and commercially about who’s…
The Shack…
Radio Shack is one of those brands that makes me wonder how it’s still around. I’ve never purchased anything from there that lasted more than two years. Before I found a better option, I was using earbuds that required a…
Explore art museums worldwide (from home).
(In high-resolution, too!) The Art Project by Google offers you the opportunity to explore art museums from NYC to London to Prague using “Street View” technology. You can zoom in to artworks of interest and expand the information panel to…
I Heart Logos: A truly unique (and amazing) design competition
I heart logos season two has just begun. This is the only design competition of its kind. Anyone can submit. ($10 submission fee per logo entry). You can submit as many as you’d like. And the submission period goes until…
Hot Soup Coming Through: Campbell’s Soup iAds More Effective Than TV Ads
With winter in full swing, many individuals–including this author–are seeking the solace of comfort foods. It only make sense for advertisers to try to appeal to this hankering–or in my case, weakness–of cold weather commuters to try a warm bowl…
What’s up with Egypt?
Egypt and Tunisia keep getting mentioned both on the news and on campus. We hear names like Hosni Mubarak and Ben Ali but who are they and what have they done to piss so many people off? Get into the…
Are You Inked?
If you love body art or have a tattoo, the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention can be a chance for you to meet like-minded people. If you’re looking to get a tattoo, what better place than a convention where there will…
CopyWRITING: Yes, you are a writer.
If I could have the attention of all the copywriters for a moment, please. Art direction, account management, research: you can stick around if you’d like. I still love you for who you are. As my first blog post for…
Back to the Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ulbjaKmKG0&feature=player_embedded Volkswagen is releasing a new 30 second spot for their second generation “neue” beetle. Created by Deutsch Inc., located in New York and Los Angeles. Unfortunately they have a flash site, which isn’t very up on the times, but…
Agency of the Week: Qube Konstrukt
Qube Konstrukt, an Australian “do it all” agency has my pick of the week. With works using every medium and in every media I just couldn’t put them down in any way. Not only do they produce a ton of…
The Modern Telephone Concept
Not only is the video especially inspiring, due to the content and also the ambient soundtrack, but the concept is ingenious. If produced, this phone will be a huge step forward in application development and in design. We are talking…
Temple Ad Club welcomes everyone back for Spring Semester with many exciting events!
Hello everyone! On behalf of TAC, we hope that everyone had a pleasant break. It is good to be back though! TAC has a lot to look forward to this semester. First of all, our general board meetings will be…
Target: Behind the Bullseye
Recently, I saw a Target documentary titled “Behind the Bullseye” a couple of days ago on CNBC and it explained how the brand has become such a power player amidst the ever changing economy. I posted about Target’s Black Friday…
The Hit Man…
Philadelphia Mob Hit Man John Veasey This composition would make an amazing outdoor installation, but I could understand neighborhood groups not wanting to glorify mafioso (especially since the fascination has died down). It’s credited to mosaic portrait artist, Jason Mecier.…
Shape-up for the New Year with Skechers
I don’t think there were any knockout holiday spots this year. There was some singing, dancing, and shopping, but nothing too memorable (at least not for me) until I saw this Skechers ad. This spot is clever in that it’s…
Norton: Deny Digital Dangers…
I’m no expert on Asian culture, but right away I picked up on something about this ad and I could be wrong about it. From my understanding, older women don’t wear their hair down (if it’s long). Instead they have…
Nikon Pour L’homme?
This certainly isn’t a vintage ad, but it’s older than you may think. Personally, I can never get enough of those earth tones. Not to mention it’s a beautiful shot. It has an air of sophistication about it. I dig…
Traditional Media in the Digital Era
Traditional media is having difficulty adjusting to the digital media environment. In this post I will discuss what adaptations I believe need to be for traditional media companies to continue to compete. My opinions are based on my experience interning…
Value Beyond the Message
Offering consumers value for their time is an essential aspect of good advertising. One thing I learned while interning at City Paper is that products with high demand receive the best response from advertising. If you are selling something people…
The conclusion or a new beginning
My time here at LevLane has been quite the experience. I’ve learned so much from so many different industries: Banking, Recycling, Law, Senior Living Communities, etc. I’ve done comparative analyses, I’ve attended status meetings for different clients, I’ve even got…
Last Day Interning at Cities2Night
Today was the last day of my internship at cities2night. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, it was just an average day in the office. Today was actually supposed to be the day where I present my final project to my…
You're as good as you make yourself to be
Both my advertising classes and internship have taught me a lot about the business. But the truth is, you have to do more than just the basics. As many people in college soon come to realize for a fact, it’s…
School's Over
What can I say – school is over. Other than that there isn’t much else. It was a fun ride but all good things come to an end. Now i’m ready to start something great. My time at LevLane has…
What's So Wrong with Being an Intern?
I did not run across many problems throughout the course of my internship. Yes, there were some minor set backs, but not anything that I would really consider a negative experience. However, there is one exception. In once case I…
Real Estate Advertising and Change
Real Estate advertising can almost be an entity all to itself. It seems that once a realtor finds a system that works for them, there is not much change. Yes, as new mediums become prevalent, such as online vs. print,…
Thank Goodness for My Internship or Else…
I could have ended up in an entry-level job that I absolutely despised! While I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent interning at ReminderMedia this Fall, and gained a lot of valueable skills and experience, I must say that the number one thing I…