So, you’ve just turned forty. Or you’re forty-ish. Or forty-adjacent, maybe. However you phrase it, congratulations are in order! The actuarial tables say you’re in the prime of your life! But, alas! You’re in advertising, and the actuarial tables for your advertising career say that you should’ve died 5 years ago. But you’re a survivor and if anyone with salt and pepper hair can keep going in this business, it’s you. So, if you’re newly 40 or just curious about that one person in your agency who doesn’t know who Post Malone is, here’s a handy guide to some of the Bullshit Myths and Cold, Hard Realities of being 40ish in advertising. Read More
A collection of beer mats inspired by memorable moments from FIFA World Cuptournaments, created by 20 graphic designers, has been released to coincide with this year’s tournament in Russia.
FOR YEARS, ANDROID users have had plenty of options for listening to podcasts. The Google Play store offers perfectly competent apps, like Pocket Cast, Stitcher, and Player FM’s simply named Podcast. But Google hasn’t had a homegrown option since 2012, when it discontinued Google Listen just before the Serial-led podcast boom. Tuesday, it corrected that oversight. Google Podcasts is here, and it’s a very promising start. Read More
Everyone knows that noise from the crowd is as much a part of FIFA World Cup mania as the goals and the geopolitics. Budweiser plans to tap into the sound scene of the FIFA World Cup with noise-activated cups and a two-hour delivery service. Read More
NASA employee George Washington handles clerical work more quickly and efficiently than ever before. He never complains about working late hours and he never needs to stop for a coffee break. Read More
With technology constantly evolving and fraudsters becoming more advanced, brand safety is not guaranteed. Read More
Beats by Dr. Dre brought aboard Guy Ritchie to deliver a gritty look at the formative years of top footballers. The short film contains some of the Ritchie charm, and a strong soundtrack to match it. Read More