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In a reckless act of advertising genius, Crowell has created its very own artificial intelligence; the aptly named Orbit Sprinkler System Designer. As the world’s first online, real-time sprinkler system designing tool, the OSSD enables users to custom-plan an entire sprinkler system for their entire yard with just the click of a button.

Diabolical!

So much so, in fact, that Home Depot suggested we work together, and put the system on their site so that customers can design, plan, and order a complete sprinkler system, all without ever putting on pants! A true triumph of programming, the OSSD is a testament to our interactive department, and their utter disregard for the fate of humanity.

After two months of submissions, The Tracy Awards announced its 2009 “winners” to the delight of press and public alike.

In the world of advertising awards shows, none are more highly thought of than the RMA’s (as they’re called in the business by the ultra-pretentious). We may not have won the $100,000 Grand Prize, but as they say, “There’s always next year, loser.” A random photo of Tracy and Chip and some other awards-goers, below.

In a blatantly obvious ploy to sucker Crowell employees into inundating the office with communal brownies, Travis Gray organized a brownie bake-off contest in “honor” of Nina Lynch’s birthday. Jill won 1st place; Kim won 2nd place; Anna won 3rd place; and Travis won some lame award called “Best Presentation” because Nina felt sorry for him.

No news here, really. Just a creepy photo we thought you’d like to see.