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New adverts are the pits ['Pitvertising' - the new whiff of adland]
Ananova ^ | July 17, 2008 | staff reporter

Posted on 07/18/2008 1:42:43 PM PDT by Daffynition

An advertising world first has been launched in London - pitvertising.

The innovative new concept uses digital TV screens built into the armpits of shirts.

It was developed by deodorant manufacturer Right Guard as the ideal way to market its products.

A hired team of 'Pitvertisers' was sent out into the streets of London to test the new medium.

Passers-by were reportedly amazed by the new marketing tactic - some were clearly impressed; but others thought it the pits...


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1 posted on 07/18/2008 1:42:43 PM PDT by Daffynition
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Nothing is new under the sun...


2 posted on 07/18/2008 1:43:34 PM PDT by Daffynition
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To: Daffynition
I don't even want to think about where this trend will end up.
3 posted on 07/18/2008 1:59:48 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Without the second, the rest are just politicians' BS.)
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To: Steely Tom
I don't even want to think about where this trend will end up.

Preperation H, Summers Eve, Viagra...

(Please stop me, I can't help it...)

4 posted on 07/18/2008 2:22:11 PM PDT by CPOSharky (Blaming CO2 for global warming is like blaming your thermometer for your kid's fever.)
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To: Steely Tom
LOL ... Madison Avenue and monkey business ...this could stink!


5 posted on 07/18/2008 2:27:06 PM PDT by Daffynition
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