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Culture
Nivea's Racist Ad "Re-civilizes" a Black Man
Nivea's depiction of afros as "uncivilized" dredges up a nasty stereotype about black people.
Lifestyle
American Medical Association Officially Condemns Photoshopping
It only took a few decades, but health professionals are now calling on advertisers to stop photoshopping models into oblivion.
Culture
France Bars the Words "Twitter" and "Facebook" from TV and Radio
If you're one of the many Americans who's grown tired of hearing media and tech insiders prattle on endlessly about Twitter and Facebook,...
Cities
A Happy, Flourishing City With No Advertising
Five years ago, São Paulo, Brazil, banned billboards and other visual advertising. Guess how many people miss them today?
Lifestyle
Tease Out: Being Mean Won't Solve Childhood Obesity
But will these shock ads provide parents and kids with a wake-up call, or merely serve up a giant meanie burger with a side of shame?
Environment
How to Sell an Electric Car: Act Like It’s No Big Deal to Own One
In Chevy’s world, Volt owners are not preening super-greenies, and they don’t push their values on others. They just want to save money on gas.
News
The 'Homeless Man with a Golden Voice' Gets a Third Chance
One year ago, Ted Williams drank away a new lease on life. But not everyone's given up on him yet.
Education
Are Report Card Ads the Next Step for Budget-Crunched Schools?
Motivated by a $70 million deficit, a Colorado school district is selling ad space on report cards.
Lifestyle
Summer's Eve: The Douche Company That Won't Say "Douche"
Summer's Eve's new marketing blitz is obsessed with "vagina." But another dirty word is conspicuously absent from its campaign: "Douche."
Business
GOODCo Video: Making Brands Matter in Culture with 72andSunny
"We believe in telling the truth to each other and we believe in telling the truth to the people we are trying to sell things to."
News
'Going Viral': Political Candidates' Quest to Create the Next YouTube Sensation
It's nearly impossible to predict which political ads will go viral, or if they'll have any real effect once they do.
Lifestyle
High Minded: The Perfect TV Commercials for Stoners
I've become highly aware how stoners are targeted in TV commercials, subtly (eye drops; Justin Long as the Mac guy) and not-so-subtly (Taco Bell).
Culture
The War on Photoshopping: UK Bans "Misleading" Makeup Ads
A government body in the UK has tossed two makeup ads after complaints that they were too exaggerated for public consumption.
Business
Infographic: New Ways of Funding the News
As ad revenue has dropped by more than half over the past few years, the industry has begun gradually moving toward new profit models.nn
Design
Paint it Black: Dr. Pepper Ten and the Marketing of Masculinity
Recent trends have aimed to lure men to the diet side of cola by painting cans black.
Lifestyle
The 'Wacky' USDA Ad Campaign to Get You to Separate Your Meat and Veggies
Three thousand people are likely to die from food poisoning this year. But will this naughty chicken be able to do anything about it?
News
Damned Spot: The Truth Behind Factually Challenged Political Ads
It's no substitute for honest debate, but understanding the motives behind disingenuous ads will make you a better citizen.
Business
Behind the Scenes: How To Get Kenny Powers' Endorsement
How fictional baseball player Kenny Powers got his shoe deal.
