New trends in print, TV advertising

— -- The economy is anything but shipshape, but Royal Caribbean is introducing its first new ad theme in nearly a decade. On Monday, "The Nation of Why Not" will replace its "Get out there" theme. Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein says, "We are hoping the spirit of change that played in the election — more optimism and getting people going again — will be great for vacations and for us." The ads come as it tries to shore up bookings, which it expects to be down 4% to 5% this quarter vs. 2007.

Cruisin' along

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Sir text a lot

Rocker, reality TV star and master mumbler Ozzy Osbourne gets around the marbles in his mouth by texting in a new Samsung commercial. When The Great Ozz tries to order coffee, hail a cab or talk to his shrink, he's often misunderstood, until he texts with the new Samsung Propel phone.

"The guy does mumble," says Samsung chief marketer Bill Ogle, adding he still has wide appeal. "Older folks like him because of his Black Sabbath days, but kids like him even more."

The heavy-metal frontman, who was introduced to a new generation of fans thanks to MTV reality show The Osbournes, is getting ready for his next reality show, this one for Fox and tentatively titled The Osbournes: Loud and Dangerous.

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Political pet project

After President-elect Barack Obama said in his victory speech his daughters would get a puppy, pet food brand Pedigree made a plea in a newspaper ad for him to adopt a shelter dog. "We'd love to help you fulfill your first campaign promise," it said and listed adoption site DogsRule.com.

Craigslist gets tough

Online classified ad company Craigslist said last week it will crack down on the prostitution-related postings on its websites. As part of an agreement with attorneys generals in 43 states, anyone who posts an "erotic services" ad will be required to provide a working phone number and pay a fee with a valid credit card. The company, which mainly offers free listings, will charge $5 to $10 per erotic listing. It will "donate 100% of net revenue generated from these ads to charity." Craigslist also said that it would hand over that data provided by erotic services advertisers to law enforcement if subpoenaed.