(Posted by Richard Galliano) - With a $100 billion IPO pending, it’s with confident defiance that Facebook has thumbed its nose at traditional web advertising models. On Facebook, despite their $5 billion 2012 forecasted ad revenue, you’ll see no prerolls, no rich media ads, no “punch the monkeys,” and no interruption. Facebook is leading the charge for a new generation of media companies who are building their businesses on “native” advertising models, a fundamental shift away from the traditional interruptive ad models that users have learned to ignore. Facebook’s commitment to native monetization signals significant change to come.

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(Posted by Richard Galliano) - Recent photos have hit of an apparent sample of the Supreme 94's, a collaboration from Supreme and Nike SB. We're not sure if these will actually make their way into production. From what we've heard, supreme didn't like how the 94's turned out (makes sense since they allowed you to buy all 4 colorways in the same cart, they didn't allow that for the trainer 1s).

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(Posted by Richard Galliano) - We've already been reminded this morning that advertising people are not normal. Here's more proof from the world of social media—an infographic from San Francisco agency Heat comparing social-media usage among advertising professionals with that of the general public.

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(Posted by Richard Galliano) - In Katy's more recent Adidas spots, she sported her bright blue bob and a windbreaker-and-shorts combo. But in these '90s-tastic spots, part of Adidas' larger "all adidas" campaign, Katy's stripped down to a sports bra and a matching pair of athletic pants. And sneakers. Oh, and her hair is down for maximum tossing and flipping... as she dances with a crew of backup dancers.

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(Posted by Richard Galliano) - The electronics brand spices up their image in their latest campaign, enlisting the sultry star to front the shoot — get your first look here!

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