The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has “pulled” its new public service campaign encouraging drivers not to “jerk” the steering wheel on icy roads. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety have been forced to pull their new safety campaign after a number of people complained that the ad contained double entendres. The public […]

10 years ago

If any video is going to make you want to get up and learn how to or go and do something deadly this year its this one. Its a compilation of the most awesome stunts that really put my no hands door opening skills to shame.

10 years ago

We’re wrapping up 2014 pretty soon and this time of the year is associated with reflection of the past 12 months. Many of us (not me) will be making New Year’s Resolutions from 1st January. In life. At work. Maybe what you’re currently doing just isn’t working. You know you need to accelerate, better yourself. […]

10 years ago

A large fleet of Cat machines were used recently to build the world’s tallest sand castle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The sand castle now holds a Guinness World title soaring a whopping 12.59m into the sky. The entire build was filmed to run in conjunction with their newest campaign #BuiltForIt. Enjoy the two videos […]

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The IDA Ireland have created this short animated video on why tech companies should invest in Ireland. Some seriously impressive stats in this video like how Ireland is home to 9 of the 10 global software companies; 9 of the 10 US tech companies; All of the top 10 “born on the internet” companies; A […]

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This gave me a pure giggle. Ogilvy Paris have created this hilarious skit which strips back the essence of Christmas. The ‘focus group’ embodies exactly how so many of ours have ended up… completely sidetracked. Brilliant.

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I’m just not quite sure how I feel about this. Yes, I want to be cremated but I wonder how visitors would feel if they walked into a family member’s living room and saw my bust staring at them. Well, this could be the future for urns. Jeff Staab is the owner and operator of […]

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Vardama has designed a range of haute couture menswear with stain-proof and self-cleaning technology. We’ve all been there, dressed to the hilts in our favourite garb and then along comes the red wine or gravy that ruins everything. Stains can destroy a good shirt or ties and can happen at the most inappropriate moments too […]

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The new Desirée Parfums store in Milan is organising fragrances by aromatic quality, rather than designer labels. Consumers are bombarded with so much information and marketing about products, especially at this time of the year in the run up to Consumermas, I mean Christmas. Designer brands spend millions on luxury advertising and other shop windows […]

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German company ThyssenKrupp have developed the world’s first rope-free elevator system to enable the building industry face the challenges of global urbanisation. No more height restrictions for architects. They’ve names this ground-breaking system ‘MULTI’. Its ThyssenKrupp’s latest offering in its extensive repertoire of elevator tech, representing a landmark revolution in the elevator industry and a […]

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The guys at Fast Company have put together the WORST branded tweets of 2014! Before watching this video please take a moment to place your hands over your eyes and get ready to cringe! Fast Company Senior Editor Jason Feifer takes us through America’s worst tweets from 2014.There’s a lot to learn from this video, […]

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With thanks to the internet, we’ve all become super picky about where we chose to spend our time offline on holidays. Personalisation has become so important to tourists with the likes of Airbnb, Trivago popping up allowing users to choose pretty much every tiny details of their trip. And there’s a new kid on the […]

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Leather and suede are often considered a by-product of the meat industry and aren’t frowned upon as much as fur is. People are opposed to real fur because it involved trapping and killing wildlife for the sole pursuit of fashion. Now a company called Petite Mort Fur is tackling this but offering fur of animals […]

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We love a good photo competition and the Sony World Photography Awards 2015 are one of the best photo comps out there. Hundreds and thousands of entries have already been submitted, so we’d like to show you some of our favourite entrants so far. 30. Paros Island Greece by NekManiatis 29. SQUIRREL by De Legher […]

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A group of BASE jumpers, highliners and volunteers decided they’d spend their Thanksgiving break constructing this huge web-like hammock 400 feet above the Moab desert in Utah. Sure, what else would you be doing? They dubbed it the Mothership Space Net Penthouse. Not to everyone’s taste but these nutters had a great day out. The […]

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your letter after you drop it in the post box? Your mail goes through quite a journey from the moment it slips into that post box. This video from An Post is so well produced and takes you behind the scenes into the Dublin Mail Centre where all […]

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Aer Lingus have released this clever ad. It promotes flying from Britain to the US, via Dublin, with Aer Lingus and how their passengers can take advantage of US Customs and Immigration pre-clearance at Dublin Airport which saves them time on arrival. Visit their website for great value fares to North America.

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Nest, which was acquired by Google back in January are beginning an aggressive outdoor campaign in downtown Manhattan to promote their reinvention of the smoke alarm. They’ve teamed up with West Coast Customs (most memorable from MTV’s Pimp My Ride) to reinvent the firetruck which will be the main feature of the campaign. It’s the […]

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Wrapping up for the cold weather usually ends up with you looking like a big burrito and leave you with minimal mobility. But with the innovative NuDown Outerwear you decide just how much insulation you need by adjusting it in real time without the bulk. The secret is air! by squeezing the built-in pump, you […]

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In a world where many of us wear many hats with our businesses, classic job titles seem, well, a bit boring. Heck I’d know. There’s this hilarious website called badassadvertisingjobtitles.com that can help you advertising folk make your current roles sound more stupidly important by. All you have to do in type in your name […]

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Gift giving isn’t easy to do- So we’ve compiled a gift porn gift guide to inspire you during the decision process. From the slickest accessories, bags, gadgets and garb to the most premium drinks across the board there’s something for everyone who loves cool material here. We’ll make sure you never have to hand over […]

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There are a few commercials that say it’s Christmas like no other. From airlines to drinks brands they are all vying for a place in our heart around this time of year. Some great new fun ads have appeared from Peter Kay as a dance instructor in 2010 for M&S to some unapologetically soppy US […]

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Some nice “I want to fucking do that” Friday inspiration.

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WHY hasn’t anyone thought of doing this properly before? IKEA have only gone and outdone themselves by giving this theatre in Russia a makeover and turning it into a bedroom cinema. EPIC. As a part of an integrated ‘Wake Up Love’ campaign, IKEA Russia has converted one of the cinema halls in the Kinostar Deluxe […]

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I’m a big fan of Skittles– more for their well executed ads. STRUCK by a RAINBOW is a real, made up documentary that dives into the world of a man whose life was transformed forever after experiencing an unknown and unexplained meteorological, multicoloured phenomenon. Life is pretty sweet for this guy. BBDO Toronto and director […]

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Bebo was founded in 2005 by husband and wife Michael & Xochi Birch. It grew into the 3rd largest social network in the world. They sold the company in 2008 to AOL for $850M just before the Facebook took the title. Bebo faded far far away but last year the original founders decided to buy […]

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Aaron Goodlife is the Creative Director at Full Service agency Simply Zesty. His role involves creating engaging ATL, digital and social campaigns for their clients. He’s developed creative campaigns, TVC’s, social strategies and online content for some of the biggest Irish and global brands. These include Bank of Ireland, Chevrolet, Full Tilt Poker, Failte Ireland, […]

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Next Glass is a new app that uses a huge database of drinks, your tastes, and your smartphone’s camera to tell you just by scanning the label if you’ll love a new wine or beer choice. The Next Glass app aims to offer personalised ratings on wine and beer that are scientifically tailored to the […]

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Dick’s Sporting Goods based in the USA set out to see what would happen if they put up a basketball hoop where there wasn’t one before. What they discovered was that nothing brings people together better than sports. Dick’s created this “social experiment film” documenting stranger’s reactions when they left basketball hoops and a tray […]

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Flash photography is the easiest way to detect a life-threatening eye cancer called Retinoblastoma. The tumour can develop in young children from birth and often reflects back as a white pupil. Early detection is the key to saving their sight and their lives. CHECT (Child Eye Cancer Trust) in the UK have developed these ingenious […]

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This guy is an extremely talented street artist based in Portugal. He createds these amazing works of art that trick your eyes into thinking they’re staring at 3D sculptures. You could spend hours trying to wrap your head around these amazing examples of true skill. Check out Odeith’s website to view his portfolio.

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When I stumbled upon this website, I genuinely assumed it was just a commission from the Department of Transport, but no (I should’ve guessed). Colin Broderick actually did it as a project to keep himself busy while looking for a job and supply a service to his beloved Dubliners like communters get in London or […]

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Now your home is the home of the Whopper. Burger King are absolutely winning the internet with this brilliant ad to launch it home delivery service in Spain. La Despensa have created “The Whopper Apartment”. I don’t want to spoil it so just watch the bloody video before I dribble on myself again.

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Earlier this week we profiled Facebook and how their video streaming is killing YouTube; And now finally they have gotten the hang of the whole advertising area. They’ve just rolled out a new quirky series of tutorials known as “Just In Case Studies” which help users with various steps on the app. Four videos have […]

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I’m a complete sucker for those motivational style ads. Beats have really cornered the market for these recently. From the game before the game released before the world cup to the Hozier backed Lebron James video they do spine tingling pumped up ads like no-one else. 8. Nike/LiveStrong “Driven” 2009 I know he has been […]

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Myself and the team were debating the other day who we thought were the most influential people in Ireland on Twitter which divided opinion so I’ve decided compile a list (we all love a good list) of the top 50. It covers the best of the best in sport, media, tech and overall soundness. These […]

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Companies of all sizes are recognising the rising importance of data. In fact marketing’s value has changed drastically in recent years (with thanks to technology and easier data collection). Russell Glass, Head Of B2B Product in Linkedin believes that CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) will make the best next-generation CEOs (Chief Executive Officer) thanks to their […]

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Man made designs don’t always have to be destructive to the land they inhabit nor do they have to involve chopping down trees to make wooden beams to support structures. Italian artist Giuliano Mauri’s epic Tree Cathedral is a perfect example of architecture that is quite literally a part of nature. The late artist’s two […]

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You’re running from meeting to meeting, working remotely and hopping on and off public transport. Kind of means you’re never in the one place long enough to get a full charge and its a bloody pain stretching across a bar/sitting on the floor to get some juice. One solution is that phone companies design their […]

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Fire. Both creator and destroyer, it has historically been the element hardest to control. Until now. The power of fire can exist in the palm of your hand, just like a superhero/villain. The Ellusionist and PYRO have created this fireball technology after 2 years of research and the product is ready for market and its […]

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Some of you may not be aware but I’m the furthest from a girly girl. I hate wearing heels, dresses and pink. In fact, fashion has taken a turn away from gender specific clothing. Sports luxe is a common thread in both mens and women’s fashion these days thank god. Nike, Vans and Adidas have […]

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Okay well it may not drive you insane, but it would absolutely eat away at my soul if I had to live in this tiny ‘tidy’ apartment for more than a few days. Christian Schallert’s 24 square meter (258 square feet) apartment looks like an empty cube. To use a piece of furniture, he has […]

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Riga is fast becoming a metropolitan hub of activity. There’s so much to do here and it’s a top location for people to come to work remotely in Europe. When travelling for either pleasure or business there’s always one common factor – you need to eat. So, (you can thank us later) we have gone […]

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Berlin is a city full of massively different cultures, languages and nationalities and one of the best places to encounter that is while having a beer or a tasty cocktail in one of the many amazing bars. Places in Berlin where you can have a drink range from large superclubs to small local cafes and […]

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Over 20 million passengers pass through Dublin Airport each year. Such is the tediousness of travel these days, however, many of us do so like zombies, plodding from bag drop to boarding without really getting the most out of the experience. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s my pick of the best tricks […]

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Budapest is one of the best cities you can visit in the world. Because of where it’s situated, Budapest’s identity has been carved up and moulded more times than you’ve had roast dinners… and even though the city has had a trying past – there’s something so incredible about how the people have carried it […]

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There’s no better way to show off a city like London than to take inspiration from you. Yes you – the people that live and visit this amazing place. At the end of the day it is you who takes the amazing photos from all angles to share with the rest of the world out […]

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One thing you can’t deny is that Copenhagen is seriously cool. Every corner you turn in this city you’re faced with the perfect Instagram moment. From their colourful buildings, stunning architecture and their attractive, cutting-edge urban style it’s really hard not to absorb the vibe that surrounds it. So here are 27 amazing Instagram pics […]

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Believe it or not, Amsterdam has no shortage of amazing steakhouses and eateries serving up all types of eye-watering cuts of meat. We’ve gathered up the best 10 outlets in Amsterdam who are delivering the best of the best to satisfy any steak-lover visiting the city. From traditional to trendy – we’ve got you covered! […]

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Burgers come in all shapes and sizes and are served up all across the globe. Burgers are something of a special subject to many – every decent human being is passionate about what makes the perfect burger. We love them as much as the next person so we decided to put together this list in […]

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