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Lifestyle & Belief
Cadillac's viral ad glorifies America's crazy work ethic — but my French in-laws don't buy it
The World
March 10, 2014
There's nothing like a little American exceptionalism to roil some feelings in Europe. Perhaps you've seen the latest Cadillac ad — a tour de force in American pride. But it's engendering a pretty cold reaction from reporter Gerry Hadden's French in-laws.
Business
These may be the last days of the white 'expert' in Chinese TV ads
The World
September 10, 2014
White actors playing "experts" regularly appear in Chinese commercials. But now, as Chinese consumers grow more sophisticated, more and more Chinese actors are taking over the lab coats and boss roles in TV ads.
Media
Is this London ad selling protein powder or body shaming?
The World
May 01, 2015
Are you beach body ready? That's the question on an ad that has provoked a backlash against a British company that opponents say is body-shaming consumers, instead of helping them get fit.
Lifestyle
The life of the ideal woman, as seen through the eyes of India’s ‘Mad Men’
The World
May 15, 2015
Who are Indian women in the eyes of advertisers? In most cases, it seems they're little more than eager servants for their busy, decisive husbands and sons. But change may slowly be coming to the world of Indian advertising — and society's view of women.
Media
Mexico’s anti-discrimination agency investigates Coca-Cola for ‘racist’ Christmas ad
GlobalPost
December 07, 2015
The Alliance for Food Health said the spot “reproduces and reinforces stereotypes that establish Indians as culturally and racially subordinated."
Arts, Culture & Media
The Mad Women of Madison Avenue
Studio 360
April 02, 2015
Jane Maas lived the “Mad Men” life, working in a big ad agency in the 1960s and ‘70s. She says the casual misogyny in the show is spot-on.
Arts, Culture & Media
Jimmy Fallon Sells Out(back Steakhouse)
Studio 360
June 26, 2014
<p><span>Attention hosts of late night: If you're going to force-feed us ads, at least make them </span>funny<span>.</span></p>
Arts, Culture & Media
This Tampon Ad is Funny. Period.
Studio 360
June 24, 2014
<p>If this new video from HelloFlo is any indication, commercials for feminine hygiene products are poised to go from totally lame to totally awesome.</p>
Arts, Culture & Media
A Forgotten Form of Street Art
Studio 360
June 30, 2010
Arts, Culture & Media
Milton Glaser
Studio 360
December 15, 2006
Throughout his 50-year career, the graphic designer Milton Glaser has broken ground with his ads, album covers, and magazine design work, -- and the iconic "I LOVE NY" logo.