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poop alarm

This is exactly how I react when Dougal makes in the house.
from BrandFlakes for Breakfast

What the hell? Viral advertising

As Copyblogger.com pointed out before me, Stride Gum has figured out a great way to market itself through a viral video. By the way, nevermind where the hell Matt is … what the hell is Stride Gum?
Unbundled, non-linear advertising success, that’s what.

The Rock, at a craft store near you

The Rock, at a craft store near you

For some reason, I thought it camera-phone worthy that Pat Catan’s is offering framed portraits of such notables as The Rock and Rush. Don’t get me started on the 3-part series on Dave Matthews — to die for.
It’s the perfect impulse buy for those scrapbooking moms and wannabe [...]

Ted Strickland and MySpace get some TV news time

Ted Strickland’s MySpace profile was mentioned on Channel 3 News tonight.
Earlier: Ted Strickland wants to be your friend, on MySpace (And yes, I work at Channel 3)

Ted Strickland wants to be your friend, on MySpace

Ted Strickland on MySpace
Thanks to MySpace, I know he’s a Leo. Sorry ladies, this straight Democrat is married. Will Ohio and Ted be BFF? IMHO, yes.
tidor noticed Ted’s MySpace profile long before I did.
Sadly, voters can’t be virtual friends with Ken Blackwell, Frank Jackson, or even Capri Cafaro for that matter. Don’t these [...]

Big Buckin’ Chicken: The Video

Well, since Big Buckin Chicken was the most popular thing I’ve ever written about on this blog, YouTube proudly presents the Big Buckin’ Chicken ad:

BK: Buckin’ Chicken

Does anyone else break out laughing at the new Burger King commercial for “bucking chicken?”
Big, bucking chicken
You are big, you are chicken
Big bucking chicken
… the only way to beat it, is to eat it …
bucking chicken
Especially in that last line, there is no distinguishing the “b” in buckin’ with the “f” in #@&^in’ [...]

we <3 katamari

Katamari Damacy and we love katamari, two of three reasons I have a Playstation. (Gitaroo-Man is reason #1)

Why network, linear television will wither on the vine

The weight of supporting a network, coupled with the flight of audiences will point the way to a new, cheaper delivery system and the end of traditional network TV.

University of Dayton: ‘I hear the kids like blogs’

Summary: UD student blogs: Nice try
Searching for music on iTunes, I came across a blog called “My life at UD”
It was the ramblings of a freshman at the University of Dayton. Interesting enough, the blog is hosted by the university.
When I first visited the site, I assumed that the school was actively encouraging students [...]