Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Cats, Cats, Cats. Thanks to some breakthrough technology...

...we humans can now understand what cats are really thinking and saying. check this two-partter out (h/t cuteoverload):

First, here's a video of two cats in a cat discussion. Clearly they're saying something to each other, but because they speak Cat and not Human, it's impossible to know exactly what it is they're saying. Watch...



But now, thanks to this new Cat-Tronic Technology, we can actually "hear" what they're saying. I think it's safe to say that this may be the greatest invention since the microwave:

It's Funny Cause It's True...

Now this stuff is funny...had to post it!

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Technology killed the Ad Agency?

or so says a report from Accenture being touted in an AdWeek article. Thinkmulticultural has a brief but good post on this, worth a look. I agree with Accenture that ad agencies are increasingly under threat from the more nimble, technologically attuned digital media companies. Back at Saatchi, I brought 3D to the agency but in all honesty it was a struggle--the slow moving, traditional wheels of an agency like that don't adapt well to a shift as monumental as 3D--(monumental particularly in the automotive sector). but on the other hand, saatchi did come around and now it's a major part of the organisation...so it is possible for agencies to adapt...but then again that may be a testament to saatchi...not sure others are as quick to change direction. but if they want to survive, understanding digital media and acting upon that understanding is essential.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Listen up--the end is near...

of course, no one can know for certain what will happen tomorrow let alone five years from now, but I do think there's some common sense in this IBM report that is difficult to argue with. Surely, sites like Google will gobble up much of the traditional ad budgets--it just doesn't make sense anymore to spend money on media whose results are so...ephemeral...so virtual--like TV. yeah, of course, TV ads have an impact but it's so "after the fact", "delayed", open to interpretation etc. etc. etc.

Google's now--you get served the ad and you click on it and you're where we want you. (h/t iab)

Thursday, November 08, 2007

At least we got Marmite...

When are we gonna get some of that smokin hot internet access they got in other countries? Like in the UK where you can get these crazy 16-24 mps speeds via Sky TV...sometimes my broadband access feels like dialup...

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Search Engines Rule!

At least that's what executives of search engines would have us believe. And truth be told, it's kinda hard to argue with. But anyway, if you want to know more about the glorious benefits of search engine advertising (e.g. seo vs sem/ppc), then be sure to check out the Search Engine Room conference 13 November...go to the search engine room for more info.

The Best Video of All Time: Peanut Butter Jelly Time!

This one used to be my favorite little video. shows you how OLD i am. man, when did that thing come out? like 2001 or something? what a loser i am.



but loser or not, it still rocks the house. go check it out.

you know you want to...loser.