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Cactus is a multi-disciplinary creative agency. Our mantra is that ideas grow brands. We believe that cacti hold magical juices that inspire Pulitzer-worthy ideas (and super hero muscles). So if you see us in the desert, take a knee and join us in worshipping the prickly beasts. Ommmm. To view our portfolio of inspired advertising and marketing ideas, visit www.sharpideas.com
03.12.08: Picture Jim, if you can
jim_iam_so_sorry.gifAlright, first off I have to start this entry by exclaiming with absolute sincerity that I love our writer Jim Morrissey. He is without a doubt one of the kindest, most diplomatic, humble and talented people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am always exited when I am chosen to work with him on a project because I know it will be fun. He is just a great human being and no one is prompting me to say any of this. You can ask anyone and they will tell you, Jim Morrissey is a great guy.

Now, Jim has one Kryptonite to his Superman nice-guy qualities. That Kryptonite is photographs. The strange thing about this is, Jim is actually a pretty good looking guy. That wavy hair and those dark brooding writer eyes, c'mon ladies what's not to like? The problem is, the camera can just never seem to properly capture those distinguished features. Case in point, the little animatic I have assembled above of Jim in action during one photo sitting. The even bigger problem is, when asked to find one good photo to send to the media, and there were actually several good photos of the rest of our crew, I just couldn't seem to find a good one of Jim.

Luckily for Jim, he is married to a wonderful woman. Otherwise it would be hell trying to build a profile for him on one of those online dating sites. I could see it now: "Tall, dark, handsome and creative (note: please do not judge these qualities based on the attached photo.) Sorry about this one Jim, I still love you man.

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03.11.08: Who is Clyfford Still?
Clyfford Untitled 1964Clyfford was an American Abstract Expressionist painter who, unlike most Abstract Expressionist painters, didn’t suck. He had an amazing eye for color and organic composition, and his work displays an energy and beautiful ferocity that few have been able to achieve.

When he died in 1980 he left a treasure trove of paintings, many never seen by anyone, that he and his wife decided should be preserved as a complete collection. So his wife announced that she would donate the entire collection to which ever city would build a museum dedicated to the collection.

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03.07.08: Knudson ads in Communication Arts
Knudson Earl Print AdCommunication Arts' online Exhibit section is featuring our print campaign for Knudson Manufacturing, Inc. The print edition of CA will also feature the work in the May/June issue.

Knudson makes machines that roll-form metal into gutters, studs and roofing panels. Sexy, we know. Fortunately for us, they'd already built a solid reputation through their leadership and innovations in the roll-forming industry. They make solid machines that are built like tanks and last for decades. Problem was, Knudson had been quiet from a marketing standpoint for a few years and people began to wonder if the manufacturer had fallen on hard times.

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03.07.08: Motivational Posters
11.jpgMy friend Collin came across these re-interpretations of corny corporate inspirational posters recently. I like them because they are soooo true, and hit me in that soft place I have for anything Star Wars- or Dinosaur-related. We are ordering a set for the board room now.dinowar.jpg

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03.06.08: But Wait...
Take one part snake-oil salesman. Add a generous portion of redundancy. Sprinkle in actors from the local dinner theatre. And you have one of the best concoctions of a capitalistic society. The infomercial.
 
Here’s a few of our favorites.  Because when it’s bad, it’s oh so good.
 
10. Join the beautiful people.
 
9. Super good.
 
8. Yes, what is a ‘window’?
 
7. You were light-years before your time, Alfonso.

6. This one is pretty classy – oh, and Anthony, you’re much too modest.
 
5. Is that sweat? I could swear that’s baby oil. Regardless, it will haunt your dreams.  
 
4. This is real gold.

3. Thank you Mathew & Roberts for conspicuously posting the spot with the slate —  and for this classic.
 
2. In Japanese, it actually means ‘to rip out the spleen of your enemy.’  Hmm.
 
1. One flaw; what if you’re choking and can’t speak into the air?

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