Summer is here!

If you recognize the slippers above it may give you a feeling of nostalgia, at least it does for me. They are the famous Taiwanese 藍白拖 that are so important they have a Wikipedia entry in Chinese. Now that summer is here and school is out I can once again wear them, and get […]

The Oreo of the Middle Kingdom

From the Wall Street Journal

Coke. Again.

Yet another ad in Coca Cola’s campaign for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
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Zhang Ziyi Stars in Mercedes Ad

One of the most popular Chinese actresses stars in this ad for Mercedes. She is known for movies such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and House of Flying Daggers. Smooth…
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Renny Gleeson of Wieden + Kennedy Visits Indiana University

For some news a little closer to home, Renny Gleeson, global director of digital strategies for renowned ad agency Wieden + Kennedy (invented “Just do it” for Nike, and does work for Starbucks, Nokia, EA etc.) gave an inspiring talk at Indiana University yesterday. It was a basic overview of the digital advertising scene and […]

Ambesse Tolossa Olympics Ad by Li Ning (China)

Another of many advertisements building up to the Beijing Olympics. Li-Ning Company Limited is a sportswear retailer founded by Chinese gymnast Li Ning in 1990. They have been endorsed by Shaquille O’Neal in the past and have an intense marketing campaign for the Olympics.
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Miranda Beverage Advertisement (China)