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Top 5 Finds: May 18 - 28

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We’re gathering up campaigns, events, videos, tools and random stuff that catches our attention. Here are some of the coolest finds from the last couple of weeks, in order of typing convenience…

1. Target's "LOST" Ads. Target rewarded LOST fans last Sunday with a 3-part ad series that paid homage to the show. Smoke monster crashing your campsite? Pick up a smoke detector at your local Target. Wreck your keyboard entering the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 & 42 over and over again? They've got a replacement for you. Chasing down a wild boar? Hey, guess who has 99-cent bottles of BBQ sauce. Smart stuff, and LOST fans noticed.


2. Market Day. Looking for a different kind of shopping experience? Check out Des Moines' Market Day. Held once a month, Market Day is a chance for people to browse and buy original creations made by local artists and crafters. According to the Market Day website, the spirit of the event is "arts festival meets bohemian garage sale." From vintage clothing to restored furniture to handmade books, there's something for everyone. Tomorrow marks the first Market Day of the season.

Market Day


3. Art & Copy Streaming on Netflix. Can't wait for the new season of Mad Men to get your advertising fix? Netflix subscribers can now instantly watch the advertising film Art & Copy. Stream it on your computer, hook your laptop up to your TV or even watch it via the Wii. Heck, add Helvetica to your instant queue for a creative movie marathon. Pop some corn, get inspired.


4. Star Wars Art. Check out these Star Wars-inspired prints from artist James Hance. Who couldn't use a painting of Ewoks playing poker on their wall? Or Cary Grant running from a tie fighter, in a scene straight out of North by Northwest? Or a homeless stormtrooper? Or Princess Leia as the Mona Lisa? File under irrelevant but fun.

'Let the Wookie Win,' by James Hance


5. Stanley Steemer Ads. Yes, the new Nike soccer ad is magnificent. No surprises there. However, what’s got us all fired up lately is the new Stanley Steemer campaign by Young & Laramore in Indianapolis. They reinvented Stanley Steemer without changing their core identity: a big yellow van comes to your house to clean. However, they've reinforced their value proposition with humor and somehow managed to make themselves seem modern, despite using the same old logo and a vintage jingle. You can watch a sample spot below - you can check out the rest at Stanley Steemer's YouTube channel.

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