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Throwback Thursday Braniff Air Strip

Its Throwback Thursday at Elarbee Media and we really like hunting through some of the vintage ads to find things that make us laugh. This two page spread form Braniff Airlines has such great color, and motion, you almost forget the tag line, When advertising stops to make you look, then engages you when you read, you have a winning combo! It didn't save Braniff, but we still think it is great! 

Wit & Wisdom Wednesday James Joyce on Planning

"I am tomorrow what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday." James Joyce 
It is Wit & Wisdom Wednesday again at Elarbee Media. This week we are fully staffed, and there is no business travel. We will enjoy being productive, and knowing that it will show tomorrow. 

Art Tuesday Trees without Leaves

It's Art Tuesday at Elarbee Media. This painting on board is one of many we have in the office of trees without their leaves. In fact we walked around and counted four of them. One is an oil, two are acrylics and one is a pastel. Do we keep buying the same thing because the imagery resonates with us? Perhaps.In advertising, is that also what compels us to buy? Imagery is a powerful tool in motivating emotionally driven decisions, but it can also impact your choice of laundry detergent.What imagery has recently made you consider making a purchase? Was it a product you didn't really need? Share with us!

Happy Holiday it is St. Patrick's Day

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!
Remember that no matter what the language of the advertising, the logo translates. Can you name the brand featured here?
Also remember that green beer is always green beer! Sláinte!

Spotted Around Town Havana

In our Spotted Around Town segment, we feature Naugahyde in action. This example lives on Buford Highway in Atlanta at Havana.Why are we tracking Naugahyde? Because it is fun to see a vintage product still in use today without much updating. We even came up with a new slogan in case they want to resurrect their ad campaigns. "If you can wipe it, it works!" 

Throwback Thursday Smirnoff Ad with Julie Newmar

It's Throwback Thursday at Elarbee Media, and we are paying homage to Julie Newmar (Catwoman for those of you who don't know!) 

We love this vintage Smirnoff ad, complete with a cowboy hat!  Why? It is image driven and clean, with limited distraction from what is being sold. 

Plus it is Julie Newmar in a cowboy hat!

Wit & Wisdom Wednesday Nonsense and Beauty E.M. Forster

"Nonsense and beauty have close connections." - E.M. Forster

It is Wit & Wisdom Wednesday at Elarbee Media. This quote from E. M. Forster, one of our favorite authors, is so much fun. It can be interpreted in so many ways. 

Is nonsense the excess of beauty? That one step too far? Or, does embracing folly and frivolity allow you to see real beauty? 

When does pushing the envelope lead to a breakthrough, and when does it lead to degradation of the idea?

Art Tuesday Watercolor Butterflies for Spring

It is Art Tuesday at Elarbee Media, and we are fortunate to share a beautiful watercolor that was a gift to us from Evie Rankin-Rachide. (4 years old) Her beautiful green butterflies are a hopeful presence in our offices, and a perfect reminder that spring will soon be here.

Spotted Around Town Big Nauga

Have you seen this fabric out and about? We are looking for your feedback on Nauagahyde! Send us you picture to have it featured in our "Spotted Around Town" segment,

Cocktail Friday Lone Star Beer Bottle Caps

You know it is time to travel to see your Texas based clients when your supply of bottle caps runs out. That is right folks - It is Cocktail Friday at Elarbee Media, and we have one last Lone Star Beer brain teaser to share.Still no free beer delivered, but we still dare to dream.