It's 100 degrees outside and virtually impossible to not crank up that energy-sucking air-conditioning to full blast, but you can still keep some modicum of green credibility--just keep to Greenopia's list of the most sustainable beers. READ»
Heineken drinkers on the Emerald Isle have the chance to buy the most expensive bottles of Heineken ever produced--probably. For a thimbleful under $38 you get a six-pack of bottles that you can customize yourself. The digital ...READ»
Rotterdam designer Richard Hutten produces a stamp-sized book for the Dutch postal service. UPDATE: Not to be outdone, the USPS releases Abstract Expressionism stamps!READ»
The edgy, controversial Gawker Media is the shining star in the blogosphere, valued at an astonishing $300 million. In a move to further expand its reach, Gawker Media acquired CityFile on Feb 15th, an online directory of...READ»
Forget the robocalypse: Remember the robot-laden utopian home of the future, as portrayed in the Jetsons and a thousand sci-fi shows? It's on its way, and surprisingly soon you'll find many a household task in the hands (claws?) of ...READ»
I was unimpressed with most/all of the advertising during last night's Superbowl -- and I know I am not alone. There are, of course, several different lines of attack I could level against the brand and advertising ...READ»
Everyone knows that if your team isn't in the Super Bowl, the biggest (perhaps only) reason to watch are the commercials. Some companies have decided to leak their own Super Bowl spots online so ad geeks have something to drool over ...READ»
According to indie rocker Jill Sobule, there's only one thing record labels are still good for and that’s financing albums. Everyone is preoccupied over which music-distribution model will win out, but the fallout of the Internet's ...READ»
So this is how the world of a dotcom ends, not with a bang but with some soon-to-expire Fresh Samantha juice. A tale of the last days of Kozmo.com, told by one of the last remaining Kozmonauts.READ»
Maurice Lévy, CEO of Publicis Groupe, has bet more than $1 Billion that he can define the future of digital advertising. Getting there has been enough to make anyone a little schizophrenic. READ»
How do you refresh a 243-year-old brand? By brewing a modern experience that combines the power of history with the allure of contemporary design. Guinness Storehouse, in Dublin, reimagines how a brand can perform for customers, employees, and the community.READ»
It used to be a church. It's got the vibe of a funky nightclub, the technology of a wired office, and the members-only attitude of a lodge. Meet Baby -- René Eller's club for Amsterdam's "Brand Called You" set.READ»
I really cherish my talks with DJ Jazzy Jeff. As a "prophet" of the music business whom I have tons of respect for, I have spent several hours over the last few years with my friend and business colleague Jeff Townes aka "DJ Jazzy ...READ»
I really cherish my talks with DJ Jazzy Jeff. As a "prophet" of the music business whom I have tons of respect for, I have spent several hours over the last few years with my friend and business colleague Jeff Townes aka ...READ»
I really cherish my talks with DJ Jazzy Jeff. As a "prophet" of the music business whom I have tons of respect for, I have spent several hours over the last few years with my friend and business colleague Jeff Townes aka "DJ Jazzy ...READ»
I wonder if people's TiVo patterns changed during the Super Bowl. Do fewer people Tivo (I know I'm using it as a verb, and I'm sorry for that) the game, in order to watch it, and the commercials, live, or do even more people Tivo the ...READ»
Last night I laughed when I saw a Heineken TV commercial that featured superheroes -- an obvious attempt, if you ask me, to appeal to comic book readers and sci-fi fans. There's also an Earthlink spot in which their customer service ...READ»
Heineken has an interesting online branding campaign that goes along with its very funny print campaign. It allows you to send a hoax news story to a friend, purportedly from Maxim or The Sporting News. Titles range from "Study Shows ...READ»
