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Jan 10, 2008 in MISC
Breaking Rumors! Breaking Rumors!
AdRants reports that Wendy’s might be giving the axe to Saatchi & Saatchi. Whatever. We don’t care as long as we can get a JBC, 5-spot nuggets, and a small Sprite for $2.98. Oh baby, that hits the spot.
Good news? Bad news? Depends on who you ask, but it’s happening (NYT):
The Weinstein Company, one of Hollywood’s biggest independent film companies, is expected to formally announce an agreement with striking writers as early as Thursday, according to Harvey Weinstein, the company’s co-founder.
Other Boxworthy Items:
Coca-Cola’s HR DepartmentGets A Sweet Makeover Thanks to AKQA (CREATIVITY)
The recent development of a potential music tax is music to the ears venue owners. Pun intended. (TechCrunch)
Big ups to Burton for their new interactive campaign that encourages snowboarders to “Sabotage Stupidity.” (Beyond Madison Avenue, Adverblog)
If you have some free time, and you’re Australian…feel free to vote for the ‘word of the year.’ (BBC)
WSJ is moving closer and closer to free online content. Let’s not fool ourselves, they’re going to make more money with advertising sales than they ever dreamed of making with subscription fees. Rupert Murdoch is not running a freakin’ charity, folks! (TechCrunch)
Your very own guide to becoming a brand strategist. (Satchel Of Gravel)
MJ’s last sneaker will be black and red…and GREEN. (Mark Gunther)
Don’t forget, Puff Daddy will kill you if you forget to VOTE: