MAKIN' BACON

KAZAKHSTAN.

We have recently partnered with Washington D.C. based client East West Communications to create a high awareness TV campaign for the Kazakhstan government. The 30 second spot will first air on the mega screen in New York's Times Square and will play there for a month. In addition it will also be played out worldwide via Euro News and CNN during the global leadership summit in Kazakhstan. The commercial has been created to celebrate the United Nations awarding Kazakhstan with 'International Day Against Nuclear Testing' on the 29th August, This year will be the 20th anniversary of closing the country's last nuclear testing site after independence from the USSR.

But you already knew that.

Uber's Managing Director Greg said, "It was a great honour to be invited to Kazakhstan by the government to produce this piece. Astana takes your breath away with its modernity and sheer scale. It is a brave stance they are taking to rid themselves, and hopefully the world of nuclear weapons. We are immensely proud of the result."

MOONIE.

You wait for one agency wedding to come along and then three come along at once.
First up it's the Uber royal wedding. El presidente married his sweetheart Kate this weekend and then both Chris and Katie get married too (not to each other). Waves of Uber love go out to the three and their partners. See you on the other side guys.

ACCOUNTLANDER.

We have been appointed by Boss Model Management to work on a new online project after a 4 way pitch earlier this month. We will work closely with Boss to deliver their new website. Head of Digital, Nic 'Blue Steel' Jones said of the project: "We are really excited to be working with Boss. They like orange mocha frappuccino's nearly as much as me."

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF THERE WAS MORE TO LIFE OTHER THAN BEING RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING?

Following our success with Casio's collaboration on Hollywood blockbuster Avatar, we've been tasked by Casio to assist them with their new 'Exilim-Make-Up -Mode' camera. We have created a press and online campaign, as well as a micro-site for the Casio camera. It has the ability to smooth the appearance of your skin giving it the look of a professional make over, all with the click of a button.
Casio's Marketing Communications Manager, Sarah Salter said of the Campaign: "Uber's creative approach has once again answered the brief perfectly.'

Well done Rob 'Mugatu' Sandom on creating this smart campaign shot by Metz and Racine.

WHERE'S WALTON?

We’ve expanded our suit department welcoming games guru Chris Walton to the agency as Account Manager. Chris will manage all areas of the agency’s gaming and entertainment sector, including support on Sega, BAFTA, Activision, Blizzard and Warner Bros. Chris has a wealth of games industry experience having worked for SCI Games, Eidos and Zushi on titles such as Tomb Raider, Kane & Lynch and Championship Manager.

Chris said of his new role: “The fact they have a working Atari 2600 sealed the deal!”

HEEL TOE HEEL TOE HEEL TOE.

Our very own twinkle toes Truswell has been busy immersing himself in the world of dance. We've won a 5 way pitch for internationally renowned, Leeds-based dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre.The brief has been to rebrand the organization and build a company website to support it.

Phoenix Dance Theatre's Marketing Manager Alex Croft kindly said, "From their initial pitches we instantly knew that in Uber we had found an agency who could match the creativity of our performances in their work. With a small team it was important to us that the company we chose felt like they fit and Uber already feel like part of the family." The brand new identity is due to be launched early February and will be followed by the website going live in March.

Tim will be performing his sellout worldwide tour at the Bolshoi later in the year.

IF THEY COULD SEE ME NOW.

After the success of our work for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts last year, we've been working again on the prestigious 2010 awards. Richard Benjamin said of the alliance, "It was an honour to work with BAFTA last year and for them to partner with us again this season is an absolute privilege. There was no reaction from Harry Hill to this year's invite sadly but we caught this jobbing actor wandering around with his.

I AIN'T GOT TIME TO BLEED.

We have once again teamed up with gaming giants Sega on the release of Alien Vs Predator, the fastest selling release of 2010! Martin has been freelancing for Weyland Yutani and has produced some fantastic work, but complains of tummy gripes every now and then since his return.

TWO DOGS AND A CAT.

We'd like to welcome Diesel, Woody and Cat to the Uber family this week.Diesel belongs to Karen, Woody belongs to Tim and Cat belongs to Uber. She is a top copywriter and she is here to dun the words for us.

NOW LOOK AT ME.

http://www.oldspice.com/videos/all/22/The_Man_Your_Man_Could_Smell_Like/

KEVIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!

A whopping great big welcome goes out to Kevin Choppin who joins Uber this week. Kevin, who hails from Huddersfield, is our new programmer and rumour has it that he only talks in 0's and 1's.

WIGIPEDIA.

THE HILL HAS EYES.

http://www.davehillphoto.com/gallery/music

PREMIERE CREW.

AL's finally got his photo's back from Mr Snappy.

I SAID LEFT AT THE BEDOUIN TENTS!

Wonderful reportage photography from the Dakar rally.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/dakar_rally_2010.html

THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF.

We know times are tough. We all have our various issues to deal with right now thanks to the recession. However, given what's going on in Haiti right now, we think it's fairly safe to say we don't know we're XXXXing born. Please give a little or a lot to the Haiti relief fund. We have, now it's your turn.

FROM THE FROZEN NORTHERN WASTES.

From Barnsley to be precise. We welcome a brand new member to our chilly little family at Royds Mill. Melanie Kenna joins us as our newest suit. It's been a stressful week for Melanie what with Mick trying to set fire to her desk and the black ice. All the best Mel. Hope your second week is far less stressful.