Once again Dare has delivered on it's eternal promise of interaction and gratification of the (almost) highest level for Lynx with www.lynxblow.com. Using a microphone as input, you get to "blow" all over the stunning young lady, and remove her unfeasibly limited clothing in the process.

She lookes very, very cold, and therefore has way too much on. Not sure about the wardrobe though - it looks like she washed up on an iceberg - anyone like a crack at being Man Friday?

Good clean snowbound fun.

Just go this in from the guys on the ground:

Shots from the shoot for all those who want to spoil the magic - or see how it's all done.

Really good to see more budget going into online.

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It's still work in progress but the first 5 jobs have been posted onthe Jobs Board.

it's a nice mix of creative an executive roles with the Ogilvy position a nice gig for who gets it.

We'll honour our pledge to post the first 20 positions for free (only 4 spots left) so get in quick and post your jobs now. All the info can be found here.

We'll be integreating the jobs board into the left nav, newsletter and main site over the next few days.

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Rather than just promote the game we at Soap made I thought I'd cast a wider eye on the promotion of this years Ashes series. For those outside of Australia & England this may mean little to you but this is Crickets equivalent of the World Cup. But only two countries compete.
Big Warnie Agency: ?
	The marketing started early this year with Big Warnie being launched on the English earlier in the year. With a 28ft tall Warnie being driven through London. You can view the TVC's here
VB: Boonanza II Agency: George Patterson Y&R Melbourne
	The successful Boony campaign is back again this time with Ian "Beefy" Botham in tow. Boonanza II "Battle of the Tashes" The dolls proved so popular last year they were selling on Ebay for as much as $200. And some still selling now. Below is a sample of how the dolls work when you physically interact with them. However the technology really shines when they comment after hearing audio triggers from the broadcast of the Ashes on TV. There is also an internal timer inside which triggers the dolls to talk during certain times like the Melbourne Cup. If you have them both together they will also engage in small talk. This was supported by a huge campaign promoting Boony (A cricket Hero) as the next Prime Minister. You can view the 2005 and 2006 ads on Youtube. A full breakdown of the campaign can be seen here.
Roadshow: Ashes Clashes Backyard Classic Catch Game Agency: Soap Creative
	Then there's our little Classic Catch game to promote not the Ashes but a DVD covering the last 35 years of the Ashes. This is one of my fav games I've been involved in.
3: Mobile Ashes Agency: Euro RSCG 4D
	With 3 as the principal sponsor for the Ashes you'd expect something big. They are pushing their live coverage of the Ashes on the 3 phones with a "virtual stadium" where users can upload their face to show support for either team and go into the draw to win tickets.
Wolf Blass : Chant for your Army Agency: Clemenger Blue
	Here is another virtual stadium for Wolf Blass called Chant for your Army but this one is executred really well. You can also type in a chant and have it spoken back to you (even if it is in a computer type drone) it's still as funny as it used to be typing rude words in on an old Mac.
Ford: Tonk a Pom Agency: WDG
	Another beautiful looking site this time for Ford called Tonk a Pom. There's a Backyard cricket game which is similar to the Bring it on Game or really like the whack a penguin game that was so popular. This one is very nicely polished and probably has more client product product showcased in the microsite than all the others combined but does its nicely. ps. What does tonk mean?
Herald Sun: Stick it to the Poms Agency: Visual Jazz
	To promote the collectable pins available in the newspaper the Herland Sun created this nice cricket game.
Daily Telegraph : Australia Strikes Back Agency: Tribal DDB
	Like the saga that is Star Wars the Ashes series is a long and complicated, intertwined story. Get an quick update on what's happened over the years with this funny animation. Much in the same vein as 42 Below's style of story telling. Which is just fucking GAY!
Virgin Atlantic Slashes Agency: NetX
	Post a sledge upon Slashes.com.au to support your team. The part I like about this site is the classic sledges.
Gatorade Is it In You? Agency: Tribal DDB
	Join Yabba as he starts the Aussie Posse on Is it In You Yabba, the aussie character who makes you cringe to think this was an Aussie agency who did this, looks like he's never drunk Gatorade before in his life. With lots to do on the
Red Label Cricket Agency: Unknown
	Not much to see here for Jonnie Walker's Red Label Cricket but I couldn't be bothered signing up to the members area.
Classic Ashes Catches Agency: Unknown
	Why it's hard not to biased when you do the same concept I will say this Classic Catch game for Commonwealth Bank has twice as many characters to choose from :)
Fox Sports: Stick Cricket
	Fox Sports have brought out the big guns with a hosted version of Stick Cricket. Probably the most popular Cricket game on the web and a big contribute to time wasting around the world.
NineMSN: Ashes Mini site
	NineMSN have produced a Ashes mini site which contains info, videos and a trivia game. You can also download these adorable Ashes Meegos for you Messenger program.
SMH: Ashes Mini site
	SMH's Ashes mini site contains all the usual info but will need to offer something more in the coming weeks to compete against the other publishers offerings.
XXXX: Beach Cricket Tri-Nations Agency: Fluoro
	XXXX have gone all out this year by creating a Beach Cricket Series which will play out across Australia after the Ashes is finished. Perfect for those Poms who just won't go home :) They've enlisted three former captains from the game with Border, Gooch and Walsh heading up the teams and the TVC's For those that can't make it you can play the online game version.
Sky: Defend the Ashes Game Agency: Glue London
	Here's another fun flash game I was sent from Sky in the UK. This game is really fun to play and nicely polished.
Channel 4: Bring it on Game Agency: Hollar
	Another game from the UK, this time for Channel 4. I'm unsure if there is a TV show connected with this but they have some beardo cricket fan who is pretty scary. I like what happens when you choose to play the Aussie's.
Test Catch Cricket Agency: Inbox Digital
	I'm not 100% sure this is for the 06/07 series but anyway it's a fun cricket game for First National in the UK.
If you have seen any other promotions for the Ashes around, from anywhere in the world, please send them in to us via the submit page.

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Bannerblog's regular feature as seen in B&T magazine's Creative Eye: November 10th Issue.
	1: IBM: Business Man Agency: Ogilvy [US]
What could have been a boring white paper type banner has turned into something you can’t help but be mesmerised.

	2: Dolby: Light up the night sky Agency: Freestyle [US]
Crank up your speakers to really experience this one. The interactive lightning adds a nice touch. It was this experience with a Red Bull can that sold it to me though.

	3: Apple: Ipod Nano Agency: Unknown
This is the perfect extension to a great ad.

	4: Coke Zero Campaign Agency: Glue [UK]
A well executed and fun campaign for Coke Zero in the UK. See Beach, Boy Band, Gigs, Goggles & festival.

	5: Mini Spin Art Agency: Unknown
Both Mini and HP produced similar artistic ads.  Who was first aside, it’s quite interesting being able to create a piece of art in a banner and have that submitted to the campaign’s online gallery at Roof Studio.

As I'm limited to 5 every issue and I didn't have time to consult all the editors on my selection this month I missed these banners that are worth a mention. Locite Honeymoon ADIDAS A3 Virgin Money Dragon AAA Crash SAAB Extra Equiped

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Bannerblog won Best of Industry (for Blogs) in the 2006 Web Awards.

All the editors will be getting their stylish commmorative Leather Bomber Jackets. Jealous? While it feels good to win (no wait it feels better to beat other people) if you check the list of winners they pretty much handed an award to any old MOFO that entered. Seems I've invented a new catgory. Whinging winners :)

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