Man, it’s been a busy one. First up - Contagious vsn. 2.0! We’d like to say a big congratulations to our very own Jack Brough, whose daughter Poppy Grace came into the world last Saturday. She is beautiful, and both Mum and baby are doing well. Aaaaah.
Terrifying indication of the power of the blogosphere – Engadget mistakenly reports delays in the iPhone, Apple stocks dip by $4bn. You heard. FOUR BILLION DOLLARS. *shudder*
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/announcements/my-take-on-engadgets-4-billion-dollar-iphone-mistake-261101.php
Awesome use of the web – this site informing on the dangers of drugs makes the disorientation inherent to drug use a part of the user experience. Get messy here: www.trydrugs.net
The mentalists at Fallon, Gorgeous and Skoda made a car entirely out of cake! It took them four days and 12.5 kg raspberry jam, and was all to prove that the new Fabia is ‘full of lovely stuff’. Check out the maple syrup engine oil by clicking on the image to the right.
Yet another iTunes rival – but this time from someone ideally placed to steal a bite from the Apple. Amazon join the mp3 race: http://daveibsen.typepad.com/5_blogs_before_lunch/2007/05/amazon_to_launc.html
Online branded content from masters of the form, Axe! Click ahead to follow an exciting story showing the Axe effect in full effect. Creative came from BBH New York. Check out issue 11 of the Contagious Magazine & DVD (coming soon) for a full blown Axe case study.
http://letthegamecontinue.com
Best track of the year so far? Do the D.A.N.C.E with Justice: http://hypem.com/search/justice%20extended/1/
Puma ink a deal with LA-based movie producers Meteor Worldwide to see their products placed in at least six movies, from development stage: www.variety.com/article/VR1117964519.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Kill two minutes - Dutch troublemakers 10mg give you the chance to bring a bunny back to life: www.10mg.nl
