Archive for 'February,2009'

Poopy Ads

Poopy Ads

Are ads featuring poop in bad taste? [...]

Can Creative Work Be Outsourced to India?

Can Creative Work Be Outsourced to India?

I was discussing this topic with an executive of a local advertising agency during February’s “Third Wednesday Social Media Meet-up” in Halifax. Our discussion was about how an ad agency in another part of Canada has [...]

Common Business Challenges For Companies Wishing to Enter China

Common Business Challenges For Companies Wishing to Enter China

It is important to approach new opportunities abroad with good attitude; an attitude of trust, openness, patience, and mutual cooperation. Companies that begin relationships with an assumption of "They are crooks unless they can prove otherwise" [...]

Happy Canadian Cows and Other International Stereotypes

Happy Canadian Cows and Other International Stereotypes

This campaign for California Milk leaves no stereotype untouched. Neither Canadians, nor the English or the Koreans went unscathed. The video campaign is supported with great interactive site at www.realcaliforniamilk.com. Check out the videos below. Kristen, [...]

Halifax Transit Bus Authority Censors Godless Ads – Local Media Silent

Halifax Transit Bus Authority Censors Godless Ads – Local Media Silent

It’s a sad day when local newspapers fail to report on a local news item that has caused much debate nationally and internationally. Yet, some traditional journalists still lament social media for slowly eating away their [...]