Welcome to Under The Influence, iris' cultural barometer and our window on the world. We'll be trawling the planet to uncover some truly extraordinary ideas and trends from around the globe. Every two months we’ll pass the editorial responsibilities to one of our network offices and set a new theme for us all to explore.
Issue 3
In the last issue, we covered the world of Urgent Genius, where bold thinkers use the hyperkinetic world of news and pop culture as a springboard to quick, killer creativity.
This issue, iris in the Americas will be exploring the idea of independence.
Giving the finger to the man and doing it your own way has always been a powerful idea. Now in an age where the web is empowering people in so many new ways, independence is a more powerful idea than ever.
So let’s take a look at the risk-takers and challenger brands disrupting every industry from movies to banking. Let’s salute those who are forsaking big brands to buy locally, and creating their own products. And let’s celebrate all the ways people around the world are now thinking and acting independently.
Join in. Comment and share here: undertheinfluenceUSA@iris-worldwide.com
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The Urgent Genius Royal Challenge
We set a challenge to the nation to create Royal Wedding inspired UG.
The Amsterdam crew created an idea around a real-time modern day Bayuex tapestry for adidas. It was just a shame we didn’t quite have time to pull it off.
We randomly came across this limited edition version of the mascots looking rather dapper for the big day.
And Universal Records Database with the London guys filmed some truly astonishing royal inspired world records.
PARTY TIME
It’s election time in Singapore. The first election in the social media age. And there’s never been more chatter on politics in this tiny island. Get real time stats on how your party is fairing in the social domain.
The plates have been out since Jan, but KK outlet are worth a mention on the blog for being well ahead of the pack with wedding antics
Royal Wedding spoof - Glee style
Take 3 of Twitters trends of the moment: #royalwedding #glee and #gaga and mash them up into some original material. Watch the views grow on this one.
A funny tumblr mashing up Steve Buscemi’s eyes with topical photos.
Glee - Dubstep
Gotta love a good dubstep remix. This one mashes up a recent Glee shoot, one of Twitters many trending topics this week.
Kate Middleton for the win
Funny tumblr for Kate Middleton in light of the upcoming Royal Wedding.
See the tumblr for yourself here.
Instacat
Great mash-up of pictures people are taking of cats all over the world using instagram. Gotta love cats online.
Japan Screensaver
Link via helloyoucreatives
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