Archive for 'October,2007'

Marketing To Muslims – Halal Ski Vacations

Marketing To Muslims – Halal Ski Vacations

Well, it’s not ski Dubai, but Hotel “Les Rosiers” in the French Alps is one of the first winter sports destinations to offer entirely Halal Ski Vacations, catering to the wants and needs of Muslim tourists. [...]

Branching Your Business to Dubai? Watch Out For Office Space!

Branching Your Business to Dubai? Watch Out For Office Space!

As Dubai continues its incredible economic boom, more and more companies are seeking entry into the UAE market by opening a branch of their operations in Dubai. However, real estate service firm CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) [...]

Risky Commercials from Red Bull

Risky Commercials from Red Bull

Has anyone seen the latest Red Bull commercials? Gone are the days of PG-rate cartoon figures growing wings for menial work like running and rowing. Red Bull is adding revenge and sexual prowess to the suggested [...]

MaritimeCrime.org: What bad things are happening in Halifax & Where

MaritimeCrime.org: What bad things are happening in Halifax & Where

“You can’t turn around twice these days without someone telling you about their latest robbery/swarming/saw-a-fight-at-Pizza-Corner story.” Notes the author of a recent post on NewHalifax Magazine. “Some people say it’s only a problem around the Commons, [...]

Shoe Trends: Urban Graffiti Pumps From Toronto Shoe Artist

Shoe Trends: Urban Graffiti Pumps From Toronto Shoe Artist

25-year-old, Toronto-based graffitist Matthieu Missiaen has the one-of-a-kind provisions you may have been looking for. The Parisien artist handcrafts his shoes under the label Ndeur. The line ranges from soaring pumps to old-school high-tops and are [...]

IssmatBlog Debut at The Chronicle Herald

Starting today, IssmatBlog will be available to online readers of The Chronicle Herald in Halifax! You can view it at http://myconnect.ca/list/126 (I know… terrible web addressing, but I have no control over it). You can also [...]

New Halifax Advertising Medium

New Halifax Advertising Medium

After many months of preparation, I am pleased to announce the debut of a new advertising medium in Halifax! Ladies and Gentlemen allow me to present: KICK MEDIA (www.kickmarketing.ca). Kick Media is the first and only [...]

Thousands of Orgasms!

Thousands of Orgasms!

LavaLife cuts to the chase, showcasing their ‘intimate encounters’ search results in a witty self-mocking manner. Does this depict an online dating experience that you or someone you know might have had? Agency: Zig, Toronto Creative [...]

Mothers, Protect Your Daughters.

Mothers, Protect Your Daughters.

Remember the Dove Campaign For Real Beauty ad called ‘evolution’? Here is a follow up ad called ‘onslaught’ that is equally as powerful. Tim Piper helms Ogilvy & Mather, Toronto’s follow-up to their Cannes double Grand [...]