The “Clever Factor” In Advertising
LumberghThe “Clever Factor” in advertising is one of the most enduring and revealing aspects of consumer psychology. Every year after the Super Bowl game, millions of viewers discuss not only…
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Filed Under: Missing Posts
Eric HathewayIt has come to my attention—after a thorough investigation involving coffee, staring at a blank screen, and one suspicious nap—that I have not posted any here in five days. Construction…
Please Read On ...The Persistence Of Stickers
The ArtistStickers have quietly become one of the most persistent—and versatile—forms of visual communication. They live somewhere between design, graffiti, branding, and personal expression. Cheap to produce, easy to distribute, and…
Please Read On ...It’s Not Five O’Clock Here
He meets the camera like a man meets weather—steady, worn, still standing. They sing about It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,where the day lets go easy.But not here. It’s Not Five O’Clock…
Please Read On ...The Executive Coloring Book (Part 1)
Published in 1961 by Marcie Hans, Dennis Altman, and Martin A. Cohen. This coloring book is a satirical tale of a corporate executive and his drab colorless life. So, add…
Please Read On ...The Black Bar Over The Eyes
Dirque du SoleilIt’s almost a symbol in its own right–that black bar over the eyes on photographs used to obscure identity. It’s a little artifact of visual culture that has been fascinating…
Please Read On ...A.I. Slop: It’s A Problem!
A new phrase has recently emerged and it runs deeper than just six fingers, melted teacups and images with an odd generic feeling. The phrase “A.I. Slop,” has quickly become…
Please Read On ...Slamdance Cosmopolis
Gin FingerIn the memorable song “Ghetto Defendant” by The Clash, the spoken-word passage comes from the leader of the Beat Generation, poet and author Allen Ginsberg, who had been collaborating with…
Please Read On ...Now Serving Beats, Bites And Better Moves
Welcome to the Danceteria™—where the menu is loud, the specials drop daily, and the only thing hotter than the food is the dance floor. Step up to the counter. Grab…
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