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January 6th, 2010, 23:30
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As you know, Polaroid recently went Chapter 11 (http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/hilco-gordon-brothers-acquires-polaroid-brand-assets-and-dign/) (again), relegating the once great brand to little more than intellectual property to be exploited (http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/jwin-strikes-deal-to-sell-products-under-polaroid-name/) by the likes of Hilco Consumer Capital and Gordon Brothers (http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/hilco-gordon-brothers-acquires-polaroid-brand-assets-and-dign/) -- a couple outfits that know the power of branding. You know who else understands the power of branding? That's right: Lady Gaga, the newest creative director of Polaroid Imaging Products (insert your own Paparazzi joke here). Apparently the chanteuse will be working "behind the scenes" to develop "prototypes in the vein of fashion / technology / photography innovation." We just hope the Haus of Gaga has learned a thing or two after that Monster debacle (http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/headphone-shocker-lady-gaga-beats-by-dr-dre-and-monster-cable/) a few months back. PR after the break.
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