Built atop the repertoire of his work with Passion Pictures for the Gorillaz, director Pete Candeland’s buzz reached a fever pitch with the indelible Rock Band cinematic for The Beatles.

In “Happy Kingdom” for Coke Zero, Candeland delivers the goods again and lines the court with a rich cast of characters plucked straight from medieval times. Chock-full of pizazz, “Happy Kingdom” is a spectacle— a dazzling array of eye-candy that embodies the directors flair for extravagance and lavish aesthetics into an eclectic parody of fairy-tale clichés.

Via Martin Newman...Some of you reading this may have seen, read or heard my rants about the lack of synergy between the online and offline customer experience that is prevalent in many multi channel retailers (In the UK).

The focus of some of my diatribe has been on small to medium sized businesses (SMEs). So I thought it would be interesting to review
the sites of some of the larger retailers and online businesses to see what challenges they have because irrespective of their size, my feeling is that they could still improve the customer experience and therefore improve their commercial performance.

Martin Newman, E-Commerce Leader and Consultant Phone: +44 (0) 7977 139056
Email: martin@martinnewman.co.uk Blog: www.martinnewman.co.uk

Finally here is a marketing route that works. It is special in the sense that it can combine a superb newsletter or business blog with a social networking package for your company .

This is the latest issue of E Commerce Eye. Take time to check it out. You can have your own version and entry to a new social networking site called posterous set up and running by the end of this month. See posterous in action.

Have you ever wanted access to a full list of 'stats quotes' for that important presentation you are making in the next few days?

Well no need to search further. We at theMarketingblog have compiled a great 'starter' 31 stats list  for you to use about internet users, online spending, search engines, eCommerce and online shoppers.

Phones 4u Chooses Communicator Corp For Email Marketing.

Sendster, a UK mobile marketing company that focuses solely on local businesses, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with leading UK drinks supplier Matthew Clark, to bring its low-cost SMS text-message marketing service to thousands of pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants across the UK (www.sendster.co.uk).

Sendster allows local businesses to quickly notify customers of last minute offers and other deals and incentives via SMS text message.