Who's in the mood for Flap Jacks?

Proof that you can't make anything sexy by adding women in bikinis. Although I do fancy some pancakes now. So that's a win I suppose.

I made you a Mixtape...

It's nothing new, but there's something charming and old skool about the website with its handscript font and TDK C90 slowly revolving.

Over the last year there's a little box on the righthand side of this blog called Ear Candy. Up until now, its just been a long list of tracks that I've been listening to. Now, thanks to this little gem I can turn them into a virtual playlist to give my millions (all four of you) readers an insight to my monthly musical taste.

I haven't explored to many other mixtape compilations but i'm sure there's some good stuff there to. Anyway, click Everyone's Mixtape and press Play and Record at the same time.

Christmas finally all wrapped up

Happy 10th January New Year.

Two days after the festivities and a pitch hits us squarely across the eyes. So all the time I was going to spend finding something 'well funny' or clever to post on my blog has disintegrated. A week later and as the pitch hits its climax, I'm aware that i've not posted anything on here and we're 10 days into 2012. So in a panic, all I'm left with is the folder 'Things to Blog' on my desktop. There's some good stuff in there but it feels so 2011 that I'm ashamed to even consider posting them. 

I can't even hide behind a new blog - who'd be interested in a 'January Sales all wrapped up' blog anyway? 

I promise they'll be better stuff. Otherwise, I'll be following in my father's footsteps of searching the web for old clipart jokes, girls with big boobs and Larson cartoons about the internet circa 1996. 

It's Christmas time...

A jolly little ditty about good old-fashioned TV advertising at Christmas...

Plus, I couldn't not post up my favourite Christmas 'film' from Tom Kuntz. It's a few year's old now and  seriously NSFW - dark, odd and hilarious to boot.

Warm & Fuzzy Feeling

Merry Xmas.

Blog neglect

On my desktop is a folder that says 'Things to Blog' in which I put all the tasty internet nuggets that I think are worthy of this blog (there's even some new work to put up). The problem is, I've been seeing another blog. I know it's just a fad and it won't last but we're just having a bit of fun. 

I didn't intend to cheat on HBT, but hopefully you'll understand why I have.

It's called 'Christmas all wrapped up' and it's an homage to that advertising line that we are all guilty of using at least once in our (brief) careers. With such a classic line we (my creative peers) thought it would be interesting to document how many times and companies use this festive slogan to Christmas up their ad campaigns. It started as a bit of a joke but as we're up to about 30 individual posts it's actually quite interesting to see where it gets used and compelling as to where it will pop up next.

Most of the posts are from the UK however, we're hoping our international Adland brethren will get involved and send us any CAWU spots. 

Anyway, I'll stop talking it up and let you judge for yourself whether HBT deserves to be neglected.

Christmas All Wrapped Up

Btw, if you see a CAWU slogan yourself please take a pic. 

(Apologies HBT, I won't use you to promote my other blog again.)

See you in January 

Bento(n) on the Box

The internet is in love with Benton, here's why.



Now off the leash, Benton roams freely across the internet, turning up all over the place.

You may also know me as...

Well that beats 'Copywriter' hands down.

For the wordsmith - a more intelligent way to insult your peers.

Two of the most important pieces of information you'll ever need.

Don't thank me, thank the internet...

What's new this Tuesday?

If, like me, you like to think you're the-guy-who-finds-all-the-funny-internet-shit-first-and-sends-it-to-your-friends-because-being-first-in-some-way-makes-you-cool-and-not-pathetic, then this website should help.





www.isitold.com

How to perk up a mid-week lull

What better way to lighten the mood than witha picture of dog and a cat dressed as the blues brothers, a talking cow and a Kevin Bacon/Steve Jobs gag. My work here is done. Afternoon everyone.

Lion takes no prisoners

I recently (after 3 years of moaning and whinging) finally got a new mac at work. OK, it's only a mini, however just to be on the 'intel' side of the fence has been a bonus. Having had a few weeks with it now, i've discovered that the operating software is somewhat more 'bloody' and straight to the point. If you ever needed proof that the machines would one day rise up and destroy us all, then this is a pretty good indication.

Down(town) Time

Every once in a while we get a few precious hours to self-reflect, tidy up our work spaces, clear away the mountain of (now) dead briefs and recharge before doing battle with another slightly warped proposition. In this time, occasionally I like to change my screensaver from a photo of my cool, year-old son in his latest Adidas kicks just to keep things fresh.

And this is by far the 'Phreshest' saver i've had in a while - Out Run this 90s bad boy. (Don't worry Finn, daddy will change it back shortly.)

I got wood for Friday...

An extra monday morning moustache LOL

Lolling on a Monday

Krave goes mobile - the relentless pursuit goes outside

An article and YouTube video about our latest bit of work, where we created a Smartphone app to compliment the Krave Krusader Facebook game.

Mmmmm - another piece of my work

For the toast purist

I, for one, am a fan.

The Riot Collection

Over the last few days we've seen looting and vandalism. We've seen destruction and fires. People have lost businesses and homes. Fortunately, throughout all this, people's spirits have not been broken and in some respect communities have become closer. Here is a selection of some of the best websites, links, films and images that have helped to keep the rest of us sane over the past week.




http://photoshoplooter.tumblr.com/





The 'Blitz Spirit' still alive and well in Clapham Junction. Probably the most iconic photo of the aftermath. Using the hashtag #londoncleanup on twitter, people en masse arranged to meet at rioted areas and offer their time (and brooms) to clean up the devastation the following morning.



During the riots at Clapham Junction, my local fancy dress shop, the 'Party Superstore' got raided and torched. I found this image and thought it a fitting tribute.



http://keepaaroncutting.blogspot.com/

89 year-old Aaron Biber had his barbers ransacked by hooded looters. Without insurance, it looks like he may have to close it for good. Two junior creatives at BBH have created this site where people can donate just a £1 to help save this salon and show the looters that good will always overcome evil. So far donations are up to £11,602.91

This was always my favourite Sesame Street sketch...

Apologies for my absence I've been ill. I've been popping pills all week...

...which leads me neatly to this.



Nom Nom Nom

Would the last creative please turn off the lights.

Like someone revealing all the tricks of the magic circle, someone has gone public on how (as a creative) we come up with the right solution for digital. Well it was fun while it lasted.

Here it is:

http://wheelofconcept.com/

These are my new commuter friends now.

The only thing missing is the 'Sevenoaks' platform sign. Pink Converse get some very odd looks at 08:11.

The Big Bus Challenge 2011

Campaign/Marketing magazine recently ran a competition within the industry to help promote the media hub that is the humble bus side. The competition could be for any existing client regional or national - the prize being 200k worth of free bus-vertising. Having worked with Paddy Power we've just entered our idea to promote their poker site with our own intepretation 'Bus Poker' which uses it's passengers as the cards. Here's our entry and an explanation of the idea. Who knows if it'll win, but it's nice to do a bit of spec/comp stuff. I think off the back of it, we'll look to do a lot more of it.

The idea



Paddy Power Bus Poker is an idea that adds a touch of poker fun to waiting for a bus.

The bus panels act as both our ‘Card Table’ and direct viewers to a website/Facebook page that explains how to play ‘Bus Poker’ in a series of films and guides and subsequently promotes the wide range of poker games available at PPP.com.

How to Play
The main premise is that people sat within a designated section on the bus are the 'Cards' and players (between 2 and 4) use them in an interpretation of Poker. After deciding who starts (the big blind), the first bus to arrive will act as his/her 'hand'.

* On the bus, a section of a row of five seats acts as a hand of cards.
* The first player can play or fold.
* The remaining player/s wait for subsequent buses to receive their hands. The winner is (like poker) the one with the best hand.
* Players can add a cash incentive but all players must agree this beforehand.

Card values
Cards are denoted by age and sex:
* OAPs = Aces
* Men = Kings
* Women = Queens
* Teenagers = Jacks
* Children =10s

E.G: 2 women, 2 men and an OAP = Poker hand of 2 pairs (Kings & Queens)