TechCrunch50 Finalists Announced, Full List …Finally

September 8, 2008

After the delay in releasing the names of the TechCrunch50 finalists by TechCrunch Inc. and their squabble with DEMO, we’re finally seeing the full list of companies presenting. Our company is at TechCrunch50 in the Demo pit, so be sure to stop by the Grooveshark booth.

Below is the full list of presenters:
Monday, September 8, 2008
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You Don't Know It, Buy Why The Jerry Seinfeld-Microsoft Ads Will Be a HUGE Success

September 5, 2008

After seeing the Seinfeld Bill Gates ad last night while watching the opening game of the NFL season, I was skipping through the commercials as I normally do with Tivo, but then I went back. I alerted my girlfriend, “these are the new ads with Seinfeld,” and we began watching it. The commercial being 90 [...]

Who Needs College? Lessons From Mad Men: Advertising 101

September 4, 2008

For all of you who have not yet watched AMC’s Mad Men, it is a masterful piece of programming. It is set in the 1960s during the height of Madison Avenue and the advertising execs that ruled their world. In season 1, the account execs were discussing the latest Volkswagon ad:
Straight Talk Express

This ad, while [...]

Video: Alex The Smartest Parrot Ever

September 4, 2008

After reading a story in the New Yorker a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been obsessed with the story of Alex, the parrot. He’s a remarkable bird that’s capable of emotive thought. He can tell you when he’s bored, thirsty, and can count and identify different colors and shapes, and all of this is expressed [...]

Nike: Why Advertise When You're So Cool?

September 4, 2008

You’ve probably seen Apple computers in just about every TV drama, comedy, movie, etc. They have a great aesthetic feel to them, and the directors just WANT to put them in the scene. Just like Apple, Nike is one of the coolest brands on the planet.
I found this video on Vimeo’s HD section. They were [...]

BREAKING: GetPeek.com is Live — Order Yours Now!

September 4, 2008

The GetPeek site just launched late last night and there are only a couple of Peeks available for sale. Unfortunately the blue and pink versions have already been sold out, but the grey version is still available.

Peek is a new approach to the cellphone market and to email in general. The device can only do [...]

New iPod Nano: Design Ripped From Counterfeit iPods?

September 3, 2008

We’re all expecting a new iPod Nano, but I think the designs we’ve seen for the possible new release may have taken cues from the Chinese counterfeiters. Below is a collection of fake iPods that resemble very closely to the pictures we’ve seen of the new supposed Nano, and its case:
The “new” Nano and its [...]

Bloomberg: Steve Jobs is Dead, Sarah Palin DUI Conviction; What They Can Do To Fix This

September 3, 2008

So it looks like Michael Bloomberg’s media wing is suffering quite a bit lately with him absent in City Hall. Bloomberg reported that Steve Jobs had in fact died last week, after publishing his obituary prior to his …actual death.

In addition to this gaffe, Bloomberg also just published word on Sarah Palin and her rumored [...]

Google Chrome YouTube Fail Whale

September 2, 2008

YouTube has lately been applauded for its ability to monetizing pirated content, and this effort has resulted in a giant Google Chrome YouTube fail whale, removing the content they’re supposed to be protecting. Too often I’m excited to watch an online video , and I get the “we’re sorry, this video is no longer available.”

Fresh [...]

The World's Largest, Least Historic Hostel Opens in December

September 1, 2008

Who says flight travel is a commodity? Entrepreneur Oscar Dios just acquired the Jumbo Hostel in 2006, and plans to start booking rooms in December.

The catch is, the airplane doesn’t actually go in the air. The plane is permanently parked in Sweden, and is to be used a hostel for newly arriving European travelers.
The idea [...]

Well Shit! Obama vs Palin in 1-on-1 for the White House?

August 29, 2008

It looks like John McCain has suddenly turned himself into a compassionate conservative. No longer is he uncle gramps whining about everything, suddenly he’s progressive, and conservative, at the same time.

Putting a fresh, female face on his campaign is John McCain one-upping Obama. Why would you want a young guy to run the country? Well, [...]

Great Marketing Moments: You Suck at Photoshop

August 29, 2008

The “You Suck at Photoshop,” is one of the latest in a string of great viral marketing campaigns. From the great team at Crispin Porter, there was Subservient Chicken, and today we have You Suck at Photoshop by The Big Fat Institute.

Who’s your favorite fake product pitchman? Donnie Hoyle, Duffman?.. Tell us in the comments

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