From 1966, this apparently is a pitch for La Choy brand of food products. Jim Henson is a genius.

This Youtube video has five minutes of interesting (and slightly unnerving) facts about the world’s population, technology, intelligence, etc.

The huge specific amounts of money that GM owes several large ad agencies is covered by Media Bistro. This tv spot talks about “getting down to business” and beginning at “chapter one” which seems a decade too late. Michael Moore has really interesting suggestions for the future of GM, from The Huffington Post.

Really enjoyed this book as well as The Omnivore’s Dilemma. From The Colbert Report, here’s Michael Pollan with some excellent, healthy tips for the American diet:

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True Blood is a good vampire show on HBO. To promote the upcoming season, they’ve teamed up with a few brands. I think these special products and co-branded ads are extremely interesting. Read more from USA Today. See examples from Harley-Davidson, above; and also from Mini.

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iPhone apps are very intriguing, especially when it comes to commerce. Of course there are fun games and ways to communicate with friends. But how do companies with products to sell get involved. Target is a good example, offering gift guides, special deals etc. It’s #19 on Fast Companies list. And a list of money-saving apps here.

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Cleveland Ideas is great example of making the world (Cleveland) a better place through collective brainstorming online. This open source method of sharing creativity / information has potential to develop some serious ideas. When voting for ideas, you find out the genius behind it: DigiKnow is an interactive agency in Cleveland who have developed this as a self promotional device. Well done!
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The legendary local rock group, Devo is releasing a new album soon. The animator for this great new music video / single also worked on Tim & Eric Awesome Show, among other interesting things.

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Check out this very cool interactive promo for Ikea. You can play drums (with your keyboard) to make the dudes dance, or better yet, upload an mp3 that they will dance to.

“The Social Path” is a great blog full of relevant info. Here’s a very interesting presentation about starting a long term conversation with consumers through Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, custom iPhone / device apps, video, email marketing, blogging, microsites and SEO, in addition to other marketing materials.