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To Tech or Not to Tech: Creatives Roundtable 2009
What happens when you get more than a dozen big creative minds in one room? See for yourself in video excerpts from Creativity's annual pow-wow of top talents. Check out the latest clips featuring a discussion of the role of digital in creatives' day to day lives.
Rate the Ad: Internet Explorer 8: Dean Cain PSAs
Dean Cain interrupts your regularly scheduled programming with another unusual campaign from Microsoft.
People news from Euro, AIGA and more
Kevin Jordan (pictured) has joined Euro RSCG, New York as associate creative director from Cutwater in San Francisco. ... AIGA has named Debbie Millman its newest president.
Wieden's New Non-Ad Shop
Wieden + Kennedy, London launches Platform, an ideas incubator it hopes to staff with creatives beyond advertising.
More Images from Cannes 2009
From the Carlton to Zombies--this year's festival was quieter, but no less full of interesting folks to meet and things to see
Remembering the Immersive Environments of Michael Jackson
This week it is impossible to ignore the death of Michael Jackson. In memory of the King of Pop, here's a look at the immersive environment of "Billie Jean"--Michael Jackson's 1982 music video directed by Steve Barron.
Overloaded, Under-informed
In 1893 the Newark Ohio Daily Advocate ran a series of articles predicting what the world would look like in a hundred years. "Every person" it said, "of fairly good education and of restless mind writes a book." That vision for the future of media is one that we're living with today.
Feedbag: Arkitip x Incase x HunterGatherer, Michael Bay's The Great Gatsby and more
How to make wood laptop cases, turn classic literature into an action movie, and an excerpt of Ted Danson's Guide to Getting Girls.
Philips Gets Frozen
A look behind the 2009 Cannes Lion Film Grand Prix winner 'Carousel,' from Creativity's June issue.
Cannes 2009: Scenes from the Final Night
Photographer Klaus Lucka documents the winners and scenes from the last evening of the International Advertising Festival.
Overloaded, Under-informed
In 1893 the Newark Ohio Daily Advocate ran a series of articles predicting what the world would look like in a hundred years. "Every person" it said, "of fairly good education and of restless mind writes a book." That vision for the future of media is one that we're living with today.
People news from Anonymous, D&AD and more
Anonymous has signed Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón (pictured) for commercials. Cuarón has directed feature films like Children of Men and Y Tu Mamá También. ...D&AD has appointed Tim O'Kennedy, former Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam managing director, as chief executive.
Yes We Cannes: Obama Campaign Takes Titanium and Integrated Grand Prix
The Obama/Biden presidential campaign won both the Titanium and Integrated Grand Prix, thanks to the effort's digital savvy, its success in community-building and its willingness to allow the Obama brand to be created by consumers rather than top-down communications mandates.
Film Grand Prix Goes Online with Philips
Brand's frozen moment 'Carousel' picks up top film prize.
Spike Lee Speaks (in Cannes)
TBWA/LA CCO Rob Schwartz sits down for a chat with the director.
The Nick Law Blog: Cannes Lions 2009
R/GA CCO pens his impressions of the year's biggest adfest.
The Great Cannes Non-Debate
Four major marketers talk about the importance of digital and maintaining agency relations.
Quoth the Raven: 'Mobile More'
VIDEO: Mobile shakers discuss app conquests at our 2009 CaT event.
CaT Trax: A Technology Trance in Hammer Pants
We're gliding and swooping over the Internet to offer a choice cut of CaT-friendly links.
Saatchi Debuts 19th Annual New Directors Showcase
A surprisingly low key intro kicks off an eclectic display of new talents
CumminsNitro snags third Grand Prix at the Cyber Lions
The Aussie agency's 'The Best Job in the World' campaign for Tourism Queensland takes top Cyber nod in the website and interactive campaigns category.
Fred & Farid and Wrangler win Press Grand Prix
Win leads a strong showing by France in the Press category.
JWT, Japan and Kit Kat win Media Grand Prix
Agency uses translation and the post office for innovative campaign.
Outdoor Winners Reflect Rift Between Tradition and Innovation
TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris South Africa spends a trillion on Grand Prix
Tourism Queensland wins both PR and Direct Grand Prix
Best Job in the World gets off to a good start at Cannes.
Design Lions Preview
In anticipation of Design Lions year two, we checked in with members of the design jury Sylvia Vitale Rotta of Team Creatif and Marc Shillum of R/GA to gauge the design landscape at Cannes this year.
People news from BBDO, WeaselWorks and more
BBDO, New York has hired Andy Bhatt (pictured), formerly executive director of production at Atmosphere BBDO, for the new position of head of interactive production.
Augmented Reality in Mobile and Gaming
How advances in mobile and gaming signal what's next for this virtual meets real world technology.
Need to Know: Augmented Reality
A beginner's guide to the the technology that merges 3D graphics in video with real-world elements.
Multi-touch Wall debuts at Cannes
Schematic's giant interactive outdoor display facilitates wayfinding and social networking at the festival.
Creatives You Know
Top agency honchos open up about life, leadership and a few things you never would have suspected about them.
Feedbag: Synesthesia, No Longer Empty and The Bird in Yellow
A Terri Timely short film, artists invade NY storefronts, and Johnny Cash on Sesame Street.
Rate the Ad: SCPF: Global Period Project
A social media experiment that aims to synchronize all the women of the world's periods.
A Design for Dad
In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, I thought I'd share a concept project we did over at Kicker Studio last month that was inspired by mine. Happy Father's Day, Dad!
People news from Sonny London and more
Director Aaron Stoller (pictured) has joined the roster of Sonny London for U.K. representation. Stoller, formerly repped out of Mustard in the U.K., remains on the roster of Backyard for the U.S. Stoller is also an MTV vet, and is perhaps best known for his celebrity-studded promos for the channel, including the recent MTV Movie Awards spots starring Andy Samberg, Jack Black and Michael Cera.
Creatives 2009: Linus Karlsson & Paul Malmstrom
Co-Founders/Chief Creative Officers, Mother, New York
Ringan Ledwidge joins Smuggler
Award-winning director joins the production shop for U.S. representation
Why Prefab Failed... Again
As a concept, prefabricated housing seems to make so much sense that it's a wonder why all houses aren't built with prefab techniques and methods. I thought the prefab manufacturing methods had finally reached a level of efficiency that would enable mass customization, but it was brought to my attention just last week, that one of the most well-known players in the prefab housing industry was shuttering its doors. So what happened?
Feedbag: A chat with Mike Shine, a different view of film, and an office saddle.
Mike Shine talks art and inspiration, looking at three frames of film, and how your office chair could be a lot more fun.
Creatives 2009: Tony Davidson & Kim Papworth
Executive Creative Directors/Partners, Wieden + Kennedy, London
Creatives 2009: Andrew Keller
Co-Executive Creative Director, Crispin, Porter + Bogusky
B-Reel launches B-Reel Films
Digital shop partners with prodco St. Paul to expand its film repertoire.
Remixed Before Your Eyes: Eclectic Method
U.K. trio straddles the divide between DJ and film editor.
People news from Hello, Proximity and more
Los Angeles-based Hello & Co. has signed directors Rebecca Dreyfus (pictured), Rey Carlson, Daniel Borjesson, directing collective Syndrome, PR Brown and Mehdi Norowzian of Joy Films.
Environmental Whimsy
A North Carolina State University student named Joseph Carnevale stole orange construction barrels to construct this street art he called Barrel Monster. Where the routine often becomes invisible, Carnevale and artists like Banksy play off of this phenomenon, creating murals and sculptures that effectively cause passersby to do a double take. And as designers, whether we're working in print, digital, product or environment, we too are largely in the business of making the invisible visible.
Curating Innovation
I was lucky enough to be a part of Flashbelt this year. Flashbelt is a conference about and for media artists, interactive designers and web programmers, and Dave Schroeder curated an amazing experience. Unfortunately, I didn't get to attend the whole event, but wanted to share with you just a few little highlights.
The First of Many Post-CaT Briefings
The best from the world of creativity and technology--fortnightly
CaT Trax: Pertinent Points from the Internetosphere
Post-CaT we're still roundin' up them gal-durned technology links. Yee haw!
Droga5 takes home two of four Black Pencils at D&AD
Winners list also includes other multi-awarded projects like Art+Com's BMW Kinetic Sculpture, Burger King's Whopper Sacrifice and Goodby's Hotel 626
Crispin, Porter + Bogusky Acquires Sweden's Daddy
Alex Bogusky talks about the launch of CPB Europe
Art vs. Commerce
Art could be said to represent freedom of ideas and expression, while design is dictated by needs. But as the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition "Making Space" increasingly attempts to merge media in a "fascinating barometer of changing artistic tastes," I have to ask, how comfortably do these two disciplines sit side by side? And, in both art and commerce, does the brand now count for more than the idea?
Round and Round with David Wilson
The director talks praxinoscopic fun, in-camera vs. CG, and much more.
Rate the Ad: Palm Pre: Flow
One thousand Kung Fu students do the wave in a spot for the new smart phone.
Behind a Museum Treasure Hunt
The Aernout Mik exhibition at MoMA appears to be impulsively dispersed throughout the museum, interrupting the normal placid and calculated flow of the visitor experience. Though in reality, each piece is tactically placed to relate to its specific location, taking into account the visitor flow in the museum—and almost casting onlookers as part of each piece. I interviewed Ingrid Chou and Samuel Sherman of MoMA's in-house design team about their process and rationale.
People news from Humble, Moxie and more
Longtime creative Jeff Bitsack (pictured), whose most recent jobs include ECD posts at JWT and Euro RSCG, has joined production company Humble as a director.
Technically Speaking: Richard Schatzberger
For our June print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet BBH, New York's director of creative technology.
Technically Speaking: Geoff Lillemon
For our June 2009 print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet the co-founder of Champagne Valentine.
Technically Speaking: Perry Price
For our June 2009 print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet Dare Digital's innovation director.
Technically Speaking: Ben Feist
For our June 2009 print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet Taxi's technology director.
Dave Clemans joins CHI NY
From CP+B to Creative Partner at New York office of London-based CHI.
AICP Names 2009 Next Awards Winners
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers picks its best for Next.
Feedbag: Han Solo P.I., Scamp RIP and more
Creative editing with classic characters, a top ad blog ceases and a call to check out Died Young Stayed Pretty.
Interactive Data Visualizations
I've been thinking a lot recently about the growing popularity and potential of interactive data visualizations as feedback mechanisms on the world around us. Over the past few weeks, I've had the pleasure of talking with Stamen Design's Tom Carden and Dopplr's Boris Anthony, two talented designers who are both well-steeped in the information visualization space, about why we're starting to see more of them and where they see it all going.
Reshaping Surf Culture
In the last few weeks I've noticed surfboard stories cropping up in unusual places. While most surfing articles center around the sport and its heroes, this recent coverage has focused instead on the builders behind the scenes, shaping their boards using nontraditional materials and design techniques—and reshaping the direction of surfing.
Creativity Top 5: June 8
Director Patrick Daughters lights Grizzly Bear from within and much more.
Technically Speaking
For our June 2009 print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists.
Technically Speaking: Aaron Rutledge
For our June print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet the founding partner and innovation director of Poke, NY.
Technically Speaking: Ronnie Liew & James De Jesus
For our June print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet AKQA's associate directors of creative development.
Technically Speaking: Dave Cox
For our June print edition, we talked to some of the ad world's most inspired creative technologists. Meet Lean Mean Fighting Machine's technical director.
Why The New York Times Doesn't Call Its Readers 'Readers'
How It Opened Up Some Content to Consumers and How It's Dealing With All Those Screens
Just Having an iPhone App Isn't Enough
It has to be useful and, increasingly, supported by traditional marketing
Getting Objectified
A short post this week as the focus is on just one thing, Helvetica director Gary Hustwit's new film Objectified. A simply great feature, it brings together some -- if not most -- of the design world's most progressive thinkers in a 95 minute documentary.
Behind Bloodcopy on Gawker
Gawker marketing VP on Bloodcopy and the ad copy that looks like editorial controversy.
Communicate Function with Form
Modern electronics have completely broken out of the "form follows function" convention. Most of the work on function is done on user interface, so form is now liberated from its ties to function. I would disagree that form follows function is entirely irrelevant though, because as we adapt to the digital age, there are still ways to communicate function physically.
Feedbag: David Lynch interviews, Blood Cool launches and a hockey spoof sputters
Mr. Lynch's Interview Project, a new comics news site, and Canadian hockey icon Don Cherry takes on The World's Most Interesting Man.
The Mobile Apps Honor Roll
In a relatively short time, mobile apps have changed everything—phones, human behavior and the brand landscape included. Here we take a look at the people and companies behind some of the biggest and most critically acclaimed apps of the past year. Those responsible talk about the creative spark and technical challenges that drove their creations and weigh in on the development of the mobile landscape and the big picture prospects for apps.
Check out Brushes iPhone app creator Steven Sprang with Kyte's Daniel Graf and iPhoneDevCamp's Raven Zachary on the What's Next in Mobile panel at our tech event CaT, this Wednesday.
Research First, Iterate Less
Because the web provides functionality to test every variation of a banner ad for effectiveness, the next big thing is tailoring advertising in the moment, and leveraging findings from click-thru rates to construct more relevant offerings for consumers. Coming from a research-heavy design consultancy, I believe this effort represents, not a huge step forward, but a band-aid placed over a much larger issue.
The Ontological Argument on Design
Is that which exists in reality greater than that which exists in the mind? At the SEGD conference in San Diego, Brian Collins was moderating a debate about and between so-called "thinkers" and "doers" in design. I hear this topic come up a lot. There are constant status battles between conceptual thinkers and designers/builders/makers/programmers.
People news from McCann, Filmworkers and more
Colorist Rick Stephenson (pictured) returns to Filmworkers, Dallas from the company he cofounded And Transfer. ...Shelly Tonwsend has joined Skunk as executive producer.
Behind the Work: CaT Opening Animation
Go behind the scenes and read about how Mekanism merged old and new for the CaT opener.
CaT Conversation: Michael Lebowitz, CEO & Founder, Big Spaceship
Big Spaceship's founder and CEO talks about digital infrastructure, his firm and the one piece of wisdom he'd want every client and partner to have.
CaT Conversation: Kevin Slavin, M.D. & Co-Founder of Area/Code
Cross-media game development shop Area/Code's co-founder Kevin Slavin talks about his firm's approach and results, and how we play games.
180LA and FreeDarko Team Up for Adidas
Agency and eccentric hoops blog break down a couple of NBA stars.
Obsessed with Seymour Chwast
All said, this review of Seymour Chwast's new book is biased... I'm obsessed with Seymour. That aside, I also had a chance to interview him.
Guerrilla goes Pop-up
Guerrilla marketing, the original anti-establishment tactic using word-of-mouth recommendation, ambient advertising, hard-to-find stores and harder to get into restaurants, has morphed into the soft-sounding "pop-up," which is more palatable for the mainstream. And pop-ups have been popping up all over here in London. The concept, describing short term events or stores that arrive mostly unannounced to create brand theatre, is hastily being borrowed, adopted and adapted by all types of brands for their own, individual means and is rapidly extending the scope of experiential branding.
The Integrated Production White Paper
Creativity's first White Paper goes deep on digital and integrated production processes.
Rate the Ad: Ariel: Torture
Print ads from India depict clothing getting tortured like the prisoners at Gitmo.
Hand Craft
Is craft a classist tradition, available to the upper echelon exclusively in custom work and limited editions? How do you make craft democratic? It could be that it requires a mass production partner. Take Hella Jongerius' wall coverings for the 2009 IKEA PS Collection.
People news from Firstborn, Filmcore and more
Firstborn has hired David Snyder (pictured), former creative director of Colorado-based interactive agency FL2, as associate creative director to work alongside its creative director Joon Park. ... Story has signed George Tillman Jr., director of the recent biopic Notorious, for commercial representation.
The Design Lifestyle
Much of design is like training. It can be hard to see the benefits from one project to the next, or one unappreciative client to another, and easy to forget the reason why you chose this profession over something else. I see design as a lifestyle. When it starts to feel too much like work I grow impatient and frustrated. And I need the design equivalent of a soul ride.
HBO partners with marketers for 'True Blood' campaign
For the second season of the vampire TV series, the network created fake ads for real brands.
AICE Show 2009 Winners Announced
The Association of Independent Creative Editors picks the best edits of the year
People news from Euro, JWT and more
Euro RSCG has hired Fernanda Romano (pictured), formerly of JWT London, to the newly created post of global creative director for digital and experiential advertising. She'll be based in London.
Feedbag: Blue Jam, Old Folks Review Indie Rock, and a Peek at Sherlock Holmes
Poke's Ian Tait praises the bent humor of Blue Jam, welcome to Breakfast at Sulimays, and a look at Guy Ritchie's take on a classic detective.
Going Back to Brand Roots
Is reveling in our past really the way to move forward? Brand attempts to comfort in tough times with nostalgic design reminds us how much more personal the relationships between brands and their public have become. These campaigns encourage us that our long-term relationships with consumers really have mattered and that they're now listening as we forge ahead. But this marketing equivalent to a hug-to-make-it-better can only be short term.
The Newly Tooled Tool
With the addition of respected digital talents and the debut of an impressive interactive clip, the veteran shop primes itself for the next generation of production.
Rate the Ad: Starbucks: It's not just coffee, it's Starbucks
The ailing coffee brand sells premium coffee over value.
People news from Goodby, Taxi and more
Former partner of London digital production company Unit9, Matt Groves (pictured) joins Goodby, Silverstein & Partners as director of digital development. ...TAXI has acquired the 22-person Amsterdam agency Ottonico.
Sustainability Calculus at Trade Shows
A few ways design companies and corporations big and small can make our involvement in trade shows less wasteful.
Little girls get their hands on Arduino
And the results are astounding. I had no idea kids that young could be so articulate about their ideas. Check out this video from a U.K. toy hacking workshop for children.
Eminem's Relapse Campaign
The campaign for his newest album went from Twitter to a fictionalized world that reflects the rapper's life and music.
Black Iris' Asa Taccone Talks SNL Skit Soundtracks
Composer balances commercial work with SNL comedy, film soundtracks and making records.
Feedbag: Eating Quiznos on Playboy.com, Downloading Danger Mouse/Sparklehorse, and Watching The Berrics on NBC
Playboy serves up a saucy Torpedo, Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse say "Download away!" and The Berrics makes its mark on Must See TV.
The Art of Sponsorship
Innovation can be expensive and I'd much rather help brands sponsor great contributions to society than create another commercial or billboard. Sponsorships can transform our physical and virtual worlds into more entertaining, inspiring and interesting places to be in, and here are some examples of how it's been done.
AmazonEncore vs. Harper Collins' Authonomy
Amazon is in a better position to win with its new self-publishing service than old-school book publishing houses. Perhaps the counter-intuitive way to save the publishing industry is to love books a little less, to cooperate instead of compete and to explore new vehicles for content.
Whopper Sacrifice big winner at Clios
The Burger King campaign took home three golds and the interactive top honor.
People news from Humble, Epoch Films and more
The directing duo Brian and Melanie (pictured), Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky, have signed with Washington Square Films in New York. ...Timothy Scott has been appointed managing partner of agency mcgarrybowen's Chicago office.
New York Photo Festival 2009 lands in DUMBO
Brooklyn welcomes the second annual celebration of photography.
Creativity Top 5: May 4
David Wilson goes utterly praxinoscopic for Moray McLaren and much more.
Rupert Sanders Gives Lift to Puma
The MJZ director explains the light-filled magic of Droga5's inaugural spot for the sportswear brand.
Feedbag: De La Soul talks Swoosh Songs, JR in Rio and more
Rap vets discuss partnership with Nike, street artist JR adds more photos to Brazil, and one bizarre hockey ad.
Creativity Launches Design Blog
Creativity's OnDesign assembles designers to blog about the industry, trends and the work they love.
Sid Lee launches beauty products business venture
The agency's shop-in-shop Functionalab beauty line launches at Henri Bendel in New York.
Feedbag: Doodle 4 Google, a Sustainable Exhibit and more
Vote on Google's kid-drawn logos, see sustainable design in NYC and hear from Aaron Koblin at BBH Labs.
Dubai Lynx yanks Agency of the Year honors from FP7 Doha
Qatar agency busted for multiple scam ads
R/GA Named Webby Awards' Agency of the Year
13th Annual Webby Awards unveil winners in interactive advertising.
AKQA's Fiat Eco Drive wins One Show Interactive Top Honor
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners gets agency of the year.
Talent: 'Notebook' creator Evelien Lohbeck
The Dutch filmmaker/animator likes to play with your expectations.
People news from Rokkit, BBH and more
London-based directing duo Karni & Saul (pictured) has joined Rokkit. The production company has also announced it will now represent Stink's music video directors such as Ne-O and Stylewar. ...Caviar has signed visual director Marc Wilkins.
The New and Improved Guest Review: BBDO N.Y.'s Greg Hahn and Mike Smith
Two of BBDO's most accomplished talents share their favorite creative picks (and pans) from the month of April.
Feedbag: NIN Comes to Your iPhone, A Graffiti Memorial and Strategist Fatigue
Trent Reznor talks iPhone Apps, a tribute to NYC graffiti vets, and one man's dislike of ad strategists.
Feedbag: Bananaz for Gorillaz! Creased Comics Online! UN Digital Library!
Watch the new film on Gorillaz, Brad Neely returns to the interwibbles, and this United Nations library does not feature a card catalog.
Wexley Hits Nerve with Seattle Sounders Soccer
School for Girls offers a lesson on how to launch a pro sports team.
The Barbarian Group and GE: Marketing for Science
The Barbarian Group publishes a blog about its marketing research for GE to entice collaborators and make science cool.
People news from 89 Edit, Nexus and more
89 Edit has signed editor Jane Keller (pictured), formerly of Version2. ... Fuel Industries has hired DDB and TBWA veteran Bruce Sinclair as chief creative officer.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Elissa Singstock
The Wieden Kennedy, Amsterdam producer likens her agency role to Harvey Keitel's in Pulp Fiction.
Feedbag: Twouble with Twitters, the Dark Side of Design and more
SuperNews! takes on the Twitterati, some design downsides and top Leonard Cohen covers.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Kate Morrison
The 180 LA producer discusses her ambitious campaign for Adidas and the logistical demands of the job
Paper Charges Admen & Artists to Rebrand America
Culture magazine enlists some big names to create "Ads for America."
People news from Hungry Man, Taxi and more
Australian director Tim Bullock (pictured) has joined the Hungry Man roster. ...Rock Paper Scissors has hired editor Elliot Graham.
BMW Sculpture gets One Show Design top honor
Dentsu and BBDO are most awarded networks at annual design awards.
The 2009 Directors Roundtable
A dozen of the industry's finest came together to laugh, kvetch and inspire each other with their experiences on set and off.
Anomaly, Lauren Luke launch makeup line
YouTube cosmetics personality and agency partner for product creation.
Omnicom Tightens Production Financing Terms
Holding company's payment stance will hobble production companies, say industry players
Webby Nominations Announced
R/GA garners the most agency nominations for the top internet awards.
Aussie Darren Spiller named CCO of Fallon Minneapolis
Former Publicis regional ECD replaces Fallon's Al Kelly
Rate the Ad: Gatorade: Forest Jamboree
Tiger Woods talks to inspirational animals in an animated forest.
Rate the Ad: Google: Chrome Shorts
Google launches a viral campaign to stoke interest in Chrome.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Sam Baerwald
The 72andSunny executive producer takes Nike to the next level and embraces the world with Discovery.
Saatchi & Saatchi Names James Cooper Interactive Creative Director
Former Another Anomaly creative partner joins Gerry Graf & Co.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Dana May
The Droga5 producer talks Activision's "Bike Hero" while not forgetting her soap opera roots.
TBWA/Chiat/Day, L.A. Names Rob Schwartz Chief Creative Officer
Eleven-year TBWA vet is elevated as agency adds to its creative leadership.
Feedbag: Brad Pitt in Branded Content? The Pizza Box of the Future? More?
Mr. Pitt is a friend of Crailtap, making the best of a classic food container and artist Rob Ryan in NYC.
Meet and Greet: Darren Spiller, the new CCO of Fallon, Minneapolis
The decorated leader generated excitement in the Asia-Pacific region. Will he be able to bring it back to the Midwest?
Psyop Joins the Smuggler Roster
The directing collective and production company form a new partnership
Wieden + Kennedy makes Tony Davidson and Kim Papworth Global Partners
The celebrated U.K. creatives become the first outside of Portland to join the agency's highest ranks.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Maggie O'Brien
The Goodby, Silverstein & Partners producer scares up some Halloween fun with Doritos "Hotel 626".
Doug Jaeger Joins Taxi, New York
Former head of thehappycorp named agency's new innovation director.
The 2009 Production Roundtable
Who's letting the recession get them down? Not this year's group of production pros, who sat down with Creativity in December to exchange ideas on talent, tech, cost consultants and innovation during tough economic times.
Mullen Brings the Bear to Boston
Agency goes for laughs for Boston Bruins 2009 playoff run.
We've Taken Over! Welcome to the Cat E-mail
Welcome to the special CaT: Creativity and Technology edition of the daily email! We're taking over Creativity's daily note to fill you in on the latest developments, both related and tangential, to our June 3 event.
Feedbag: Snatch and Star Wars Collide, Top Typefaces and more
An inspired splicing of two films, Typographica's favorite type of 2008 and a movie you need to see.
Rate the Ad: Burger King: Kingon Nipple Pinch
BK debuts new spots with a Star Trek twist.
Matt Aselton makes a Gigantic Debut
The Epoch director discusses his first Hollywood endeavor.
Feedbag: Design Layer Tennis, ESPO Goes to Church and The Art Dump's Logo Show
A designer showdown in 11 moves, Steven Powers latest installation and the Art Dump puts art on a logo.
People news from HRA, Euro RSCG New York and more
Greg Mills (pictured), former partner/executive producer at Democracy, is the newest executive producer at Hibbert Ralph Animation (HRA) ...
Rate the Ad: Samsung: YouTube Camera Trick Challenge
The cell phone manufacturer issues a challenge to YouTube viewers.
Organic Taps Conor Brady as New Chief Creative Officer
San Francisco-based digital shop promotes from within.
Feedbag: A History of Klingon, Meet the Typhoon HD4 Camera and more
A look at how a language was born, slow-motion surfing never looked so good and VFX wizard John Gaeta talks about the merging of film and video games.
CaT Conversation: Nick Bilton & Derek Gottfrid of the NY Times
Two digital Timesmen talk about their projects, their focus, and the future of journalism.
GE looks to Super Bowl and holograms for Smart Grid push.
GE is promoting its eco-friendly energy technology with its first-ever Super Bowl spot and digital holograms.
CaT Trax: Related Notes from Further Afield
Our CaT crowd is an influential lot--their innovations and influence make news left and right. Here are some recent hits, as well as a few just-for-fun items.
On Conversations
WET Design's Tali Krakowsky talks about how physical spaces can get in the conversation, too.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Rachel Bishop
Lean Mean Fighting Machine's head of production recalls the U.K. agency's adventurous project for Samsung.
Whitewash and Art Protest NYC Outdoor
Activist group covers allegedly illegal New York City outdoor ads with art.
Firstborn's Virtual Fulcrum for Puma
Droga5 and the digital production shop's site weighs the ultra-light Lift shoe against everyday objects.
TBWA Digital Arts launches with former Goodby, Droga5 and 180/Riot Talents
Scott Witt, Hashem Bajwa, Ben Abramowitz and others join Colleen DeCourcy to bolster the agency's Media Arts efforts.
People news from McCann Worldgroup SF, Pereira & O'Dell and more
McCann Worldgroup San Francisco has hired Paul Caiozzo (pictured), formerly of Crispin Porter + Bogusky, as its new senior vice president/creative director...
Meet Taijin Takeuchi, the man behind "Wolf and Pig"
The Japanese animator discusses his inspiration behind the viral hit and what's next on his stop-motion agenda.
Xbox Creates Live Event, Interactive Game Show
The new game opens up ad opportunities closer to TV than in-game banner ads.
Directors Roundtable Video Highlights
Listen in while our directorial quorum discusses the work, the job and the industry
People news from Moxie, Emerge and more
Moxie Pictures has signed directing pair Big Red Button, Johnny Burns and Pier van Tijn (pictured). Moxie also has added director Graeme Joyce, formerly of HSI and Untitled.
Directing 101: The 2009 Directors Special Report
Fifteen top directors share lessons learned on the job.
Feedbag: The Soccer Project, Test Your Color Vision and more
New soccer documentary needs help, see how well you view the hues and a snazzy French music site.
Feedbag: Wii Jog in Tokyo, Apple Extreme and The Wire Bible
Jogging in Tokyo never looked so easy... Will Apple pull a Nike+ on action sports? ... plus, the dead sea scrolls of The Wire.
Sid Lee adds Architecture Arm
Architects Jean Pelland and Martin Leblanc team with Canadian agency to form Sid Lee Architecture.
Creative Orchestra Plays With New Creative Model
New shop sets lofty goals for both business strategy and cultivating talent.
Dance, Design and Magazines
AIGA hosts a retrospective of Abbott Miller designed dance magazines.
People news from Gartner, Spot Welders and more
Director Theresa Wingert (pictured) has signed with Gartner. ...Editor Dan Maloney, formerly of Whitehouse, has moved to Spot Welders in New York.
People news from Restless, Chinagraph and more
Documentary filmmaker Jeff Feuerzeig (pictured) has joined Restless for U.S. spot representation. ... Chinagraph has added Sue Wladar, former executive producer for Chemistry.
The Glue Society's New Perch
The creative collective offers a role-reversal at New York's Pulse art fair.
An Eye for Art: The Ebeling Group and Graffiti Research Lab Take on a Cause
Two shops collaborate to help a veteran graffiti artist with technology and design.
Saatchi, New York named ADC Agency of the Year
Crispin Porter + Bogusky's work for Burger King grabs two gold and a hybrid cube.
BBDO, Burnett tie for Obie Best in Show
BBDO, New York's Economist work and Leo Burnett, Toronto's James Ready billboard get the top honor for outdoor.
Aussie Tourism Campaign earns Best of Show at the One Show
CumminsNitro's summons to win the best job in the world, for Tourism Queensland, earns top honors at the One Club's 34th Annual Awards.
How Dante Ariola Hatched Little Creatures
The MJZ director explains the monster b-movie spot for The Ladders.
People news from DDB, Razorfish and more
DDB Canada has expanded Radar DDB to Toronto. Yvonne van Dinther (pictured), who managed the original social media agency in Vancouver since 2007, will now lead the new office.... Justin Young has been hired as her replacement in Vancouver.
People news from Lowe, Corbis and more
Matthew Bull (pictured) is returning as Lowe Worldwide's global chief creative officer after three years. He'll be based in his native South Africa. ...The Miami-based post-house Vapor Post has launched Vapor Post Interactive through a partnership with the Mexico City interactive agency Digiworks.
NBC, Mother and NYC's Favorite Pork Buns
NBC Local Media's website promotion brings New Yorkers free lunch from Momofuku's David Chang.
Designer QR Codes: Beyond Black and White
Japanese creative agency SET explains the Murakami-inspired Louis Vuitton QR code.
The 2009 Agency Producers: Pam Scheideler
Crispin Porter + Bogusky's technically-inclined executive integrated producer reveals who's the "Real PC" for Microsoft.
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01To Tech or Not to Tech: Creatives Roundtable 2009
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03Yes We Cannes: Obama Campaign Takes Titanium and Integrated Grand Prix
04Service Design
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06CAT: Wrapped
07Quoth the Raven: 'Mobile More'
08Cannes 2009: Scenes from the Final Night
09Augmented Reality in Mobile and Gaming
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