What? Why? When? New DirecTV Ad Transcends Conflict with Viacom

You may have heard that Viacom has reached an agreement with DirecTV after a 10-day blackout that shut 20 million subscribers out of popular networks Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, and two dozen others. The disruption triggered some pretty cool creative ad work as the two companies took swipes at… more »

Goldfish: An Amazing Artist Rendering…

My friend, Sarai, brought this to my attention. It is 3D like you’ve never experienced it before. Japanese artist / craftsman, Riusuke Fukahori uses a complex process of poured resin to paint three-dimensional goldfish. In this video, you get to see how the fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer…. more »

We All Can Benefit from Herm’s NFL Rookie Advice

The headline shouted, “49ers linebacker Aldon Smith stabbed at party.” The first thought that crossed my mind was, did it happen after midnight? According to the story in the San Francisco Chronicle, “Deputies responded to a 911 call at 2:14 a.m. Saturday. The caller reported multiple gunshots came from a… more »

Mickey Just Wants to Fly (1928)

This was a fun discovery… I found on YouTube Mickey Mouse’s first ever TV appearance (which had its debut on May 15, 1928). Working with a flying theme, Mickey’s inspiration was Charles “Lindy” Lindbergh. A year earlier, on May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic… more »

LMFAO & The Adjacent Possible…

There was story in The New York Times by Melena Ryzik about Redfoo and Sky Blu — the two guys who together are known as LMFAO (“Party Rock Anthem”). Melena points out “The two men, who rap, sing and D.J., have high musical lineage: Redfoo, 36 (born Stefan Gordy), is… more »