The business (card) of speaker systems

Business cards are an indispensable tool in introducing your business. Some business cards are so creative in hammering their business's purpose home that they become more than just a card. A high end, Stockholm-based hi-fi store that specialises in customised sound systems has done just that. The result? The first business card of its kind – a speaker system for your smartphone.

Fancy a spot of trivia?

Trivial Pursuit – it's a classic. In 2004 it was calculated that the famous 1980's board game had sold nearly 88 million copies in 26 countries and 17 languages. A trademark component of the game are the pie-slice shaped pieces that players collect, each of which are rewarded for correct answers given. This new, visual campaign uses these pieces to explain the concept of the game in a fun way… have a look.

Emergency flowers for love at first sight

While Valentine's Day advertising is often a bit heavy-handed with the cheese, we thought this creative idea was rather adorable. Imagine seeing this while strolling around Paris, the city of love – an emergency flower box, just in case you experience love at first sight. Thanks to the Flower Council of Holland, these quaint emergency boxes made Valentine's Day just that little bit sweeter for passers-by.

Nando receives a roasting over topical headline

When an article is making headlines left, right and center, it's not uncommon for the story to be hijacked for advertising's sake. Sometimes, though, there is line you just can't cross… and Nando's just crossed it. The recent release of Schapelle Corby from prison is a highly controversial topic which fast-food chain Nando's used in their latest Twitter and Facebook posts. They call on Corby to try their Peri Peri chicken, much to the disgust of social media users.

Machine recycles newspaper as festive wrapping paper

A gift just isn't complete without some kind of wrapping paper. As you can imagine, a gift-giving occasion such as Chinese New Year requires a lot the stuff. And by a lot, I mean 1,600 trees and 170,000 litres of petrol worth to meet Hong Kong's wrapping paper demands alone. To raise awareness of this issue, the Instant Newspaper Recycler was introduced at Sun Hung Kai's East Point City. Pop newspaper in, get wrapping people out… voila! Not only does the free-to-use machine bring a topical problem to light, it also encourages recycling. Check it out.

Restaurant covers babysitter bill while you dine

For busy parents, planning a night out sans kids can be a logistical nightmare, not to mention a little costly in the child-minding department. A restaurant chain in the States, Olive Garden, has an offer that is sure to entice. Their message – "come to our restaurant for dinner, and we'll pick up the babysitting tab". How? By teaming up with a network of children's fitness centers called My Gym.

Interactive ad… in a magazine

A new year brings new beginnings, but this new way of utilizing print advertising is pretty out there. 'Wired' magazine put something a bit special on shelves with their January issue. The first print advertisement of its kind for the Motorola Moto X surprised readers by allowing them to 'customize' the device's colour options. That's right – readers can view the different product colours by pressing the swatches at the bottom of the print ad.