Category Archives: Marketing & Advertising

Marketing and advertising news and tactics that caught my eye.

When you smoke, your baby smokes.

Anti-smoking ad targeting expectant mothers.

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Swedish toy catalog shows boys with dolls, girls with guns

One of the largest toy chains in Sweden published a gender-neutral Christmas catalog, showings boys playing with dolls and girls holding toy machine guns. In the past, the company has been accused by the public of encouraging outdated gender roles with catalogs that featured boys dressed as superheroes and girls as princesses.

This was the company response to that.

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top toy gil gun

What do you think? Think this confuses our kids, or something people need to stop freaking out about?

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Top 10 Best Black Friday Deals for 2012

Here are 10 of the biggest Black Friday bargains available at popular big-box retailers according to Kiplinger.

1.Toshiba 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV — $179.99 at Best Buy

The price on this TV is usually about $350. You won’t find another 40-inch name-brand TV with similar specs for such a low price, Brim says. The closest deal he’s seen is $200 for an off-brand 40-inch TV. (Note: Online shoppers will find the Toshiba at this low price on Amazon.com on Black Friday.)

2. Compaq Presario CQ58 15.6-inch laptop — $179 at Walmart

This sale price, as reported by dealnews.com, is 50% off the current price of $359 on Walmart.com. Another good laptop deal is the Lenovo G585 15.6-inch model for $188 at Best Buy; it usually retails closer to $300, Brim says.

3. Canon PowerShot A3400 IS 16-megapixel digital camera bundled with an SD card and case — $90 at Target

This price is $29 lower than any other deal advertised for this camera this year, reports dealnews.com. Target will also mark down the Nikon Coolpix L310 14.1MP digital camera to $100 from $200.

4. Proscan 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV — $100 at Kmart

Sure, it’s not a name brand, but you won’t find a cheaper 32-inch TV.

5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch 8GB tablet with a $20 gift card — $179.99 at Best Buy

The price on this tablet is at an all-time low. What makes the Best Buy deal stand out is the $20 gift card that comes with the tablet.

6. Xbox 360 with Skylanders game — $150 at Walmart

Brim says this console-and-game bundle is cheaper than the console alone, and the game usually costs $65. Dealnews.com says it hasn’t seen the Xbox 360 this cheap since last Black Friday.

7. Dyson DC33 vacuum — $250 at Sam’s Club

This same model is currently listed for $390 on Amazon.com. Brim says he’s only seen a price this low on a refurbished Dyson DC33 — not a new one.

8. Samsung Galaxy S3 smart phone — 96 cents at Sam’s Club

You have to buy this in-store and commit to a two-year contract to take advantage of this deal.

9. Apple iPad2 16GB WiFi with $100 gift card — $399 at Meijer

The $100 gift card makes this the best iPad2 deal Brim has seen. The next-best deal is from Walmart for $399 with a $75 gift card. Walmart is guaranteeing this price for shoppers who visit from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thanksgiving day; you’ll get a voucher if they sell out that night.

10. Leap Frog LeapPad Explorer — $65 at Walmart

You can also skip the lines and the chances of stores running out by shopping for all of these items on Amazon.com. Costs are likely going to be the same.

Photography and framing shop

Shoot the Kids. Hang the Family. Frame the Wife.

Shoot the Kids. Hang the Family. Frame the Wife.
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Who wouldn’t enjoy 13 inches of wiener?

NOM.

Sign at the Hot Dog diner.
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Apple clothing, 1986

I don’t know what to say.

Apple clothing ad, 1986
Apple clothing, 1986

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The Popinator voice-activated popcorn launcher

Popcorn, Indiana

Popcorn, Indiana has decided that it’s just too much trouble to reach into that bag or bowl and created a popcorn launcher. A binaural microphone array on the machine’s front listens for a clear “pop” command — say the magic word and the Popinator will aim one of its many corn projectiles at your mouth, no hands required. Popcorn, Indiana has answered back and says the Popinator is currently an in-house project, but it may well become something you can buy if everything lines up. (via engadget)

By the way, Popcorn Indiana has some really great popcorn flavors you can buy online.

How your children view you when you’ve been drinking

chilling new anti-drinking commercial is being shown in Finland

This chilling new anti-drinking commercial is being shown in Finland and depicts terrified children living in a world full of monsters, which turn out to be their parents. It’s well-done.

If you are an alcoholic, you may also be a monster to your children and others around you. Get some help for yourself before you scare them off completely.

Fragile Childhood activities are designed to encourage people to participate anonymously in discussion and to share their thoughts about responsible parental drinking on a dedicated platform: http://www.facebook.com/lasinenlapsuus

Mike from Breaking Bad was in Beverly Hills Cop

Jonathan Banks

Photo: IMDB

I just realized that Mike from “Breaking Bad” (Jonathan Banks) was the bad guy in Beverly Hills Cop (1984).

mike from breaking bad

See more of his film and TV work here.

Today is the Day We Take the Stairs

Thanks for the motivation!

Today is the Day We Take the Stairs
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