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Watch Tony Scott’s High-Impact Ads
Tony Scott may have been best known for his action-packed Hollywood blockbusters, but he was also...
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Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective
© Estate of Roy Lichtenstein / Courtesy of Art Institute of Chicago
The comic-book artist was inspired by advertising—and Madison Avenue soon aped his designs.
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8 Controversial Leaked Ads
An Oreo advertisement went viral by suggesting cookies go with ... breast milk?...
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Romney’s Ruthless Ad Is Badly Timed
The Romney campaign was ready to run a brutal ad showcasing Santorum’s campaign failure in 2006—then Santorum’s daughter grew ill. MORE
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Why Superlatives Are a Bad Sell
AT&T ruling shows why companies should avoid hyping their products. MORE
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How Attack Ads Hurt the GOP
Republican attack ads hurt Republicans the most, veteran ad man Jerry Della Femina tells Judith Grey. MORE
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Manly Drinks Exclude Women
Many offended by Dr Pepper’s men-only advertising. MORE
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Burger King Drops Mascot
Touts food's freshness in new campaign. MORE
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Offensive Political Attack Ads
Before the anti-Janice Hahn spot featuring a stripper and gangsters, Ladd Ehlinger Jr. sank even lower. MORE
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Is This Toothpaste Racist?
Of all the unfamiliar products in a Chinese supermarket, one of the most shocking to American visitors is a toothpaste featuring the logo of a minstrel singer... MORE
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Don Draper Would Hate the Ads During 'Mad Men'
Many ads that run during AMC's "Mad Men" try to co-opt the show's retro chic look, but in doing so, they often rely on lazy misogyny and cheap jokes.... MORE
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Mad Ads
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The Crazy Genius of Brand Guru Peter Arnell
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