Ad-lantis?

Ivar's Seafood Restaurant in Seattle dropped billboards underwater for an elaborate marketing hoax. The restaurant claimed to have placed the billboards decades ago thinking people would be traveling underwater by 2009. Ivar's resurfaced the billboards, then slashed chowder to its 1950s' price. The stunt worked, quadrupling their chowder sales. (via AdRants)

DENMARK invites you to the 8th annual Paws for Cocktails

Featuring:

— Celebrity host Victoria Stilwell of Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog"

— On-site Golf Simulator

— Over 120 great auction items, including wine from the personal St. Remy vineyards of Cox Enterprises' Anne Cox Chambers, exquisite one-of-a-kind art glass from Nuvo, cosmetic dental services and medspa services from SkinAtlanta

When: Thursday, November 19th, 5:30 pm

Where: Park Tavern, 10th and Monroe

Cost: $15 donation at the door includes food and drink ticket

All proceeds help the previously homeless, abused and neglected pets now awaiting adoption at Atlanta Pet Rescue!

Click here for more event details.

Is Facebook Getting Uncool for 18-24s?

Media agencies debate the consequences as usage among younger consumers appears to slip. Others aren't so sure. "That [usage decline] could be for a small percentage of the age group, but I would want to see more evidence to show that that audience is running away from Facebook," said James Kiernan, svp and group client director at MediaVest USA... Click to continue reading the article and comments by DENMARK staff.

Remind you of anyone?

Ideas are much like unicorns or Rhode Islanders. We love them, but we have no clue where they come from. Here's a funny take by British animator/illustrator Joseph Pelling. Watch the video, then leave a comment to let us know how YOU think outside the box. (via AdFreak)

Join us tomorrow at C'est Moi!

DENMARK is pleased to invite you to C'est Moi's "A European Holiday Artists Market," which benefits the Circle for Children charity.

Here are some of the exciting features of the event, which takes place on Saturday, Nov 14th:

— Watch a VIETRI product showcase by Founder Susan Gravely and master artisans

— Tour an English Sidewalk Art Gallery presented by Frameworks Gallery

— Enjoy a Café de Paris prix fixe dinner

— Enter the charity raffle to win special VIETRI holiday gifts

DENMARK was happy to promote the charity event with special e-vites, save the dates and a Facebook fan page.

Click to become a fan of C'est Moi or learn more about the event.

This Holiday, Put Your Best Face Forward — Introducing studio:you

studio:you videograms are a unique, effective way to engage your customers and colleagues.

— Send personalized video cards within your brand's customized template.

— Record instantly with just a computer and webcam.

— Save money, time and trees when compared to traditional cards.

— Watch your branded template go viral as recipients create and send their own videos.

Click to learn more!

Denmark Opens New Digital Division with a Major Win

DENMARK {the agency}, a 22-year-old award-winning full-service advertising agency, announced today that it has formed a new division that will focus exclusively on online marketing. The division named DENMARK {digital} officially opens its doors with a major win, creating the new Cbeyond.net corporate website.

For the past few years DENMARK (digital) has been doing online marketing for a number of clients, such as Rheem, Amtico, Harbor Shores, Numerex, Russell Lands On Lake Martin, and others... continue reading.

Click to visit the new DENMARK {digital} site.

Believe in your product.

When you truly believe in your products, your customers can tell. Just watch this short video about John Nese, owner of Galco's Soda Pop Stop in Los Angeles. His enthusiasm for soda is practically contagious, and it's refreshing to find someone who runs a store with two guiding principles: quality and selection. (via Seth Godin)

Dear Media: You've changed.

The Audience Is Always Right

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Here's a great slideshow presentation from the folks over at TBWA. Compiling survey data, quotes from major media figures and more, it shows how the landscape of marketing and advertising has changed — more specifically, who now holds the power. It's not the quickest read (at 137 slides), but it contains more valuable information than the rash of social media primer videos/slideshows popping up these days.