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OK Google, Burger King Hijacked Your Speakers ... And Failed Pretty Quickly

Apr 13, 2017
The fast-food chain launched an ad Wednesday meant to wake viewers' Google Home speakers and use them for a makeshift promo. Sadly for Burger King, it wasn't long before the ploy hit some speed bumps.
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In Pepsi's new ad, model Kendall Jenner joins a protest march and hands a soda to a police officer. Following a widespread backlash, the company announced on Wednesday that it would halt a wider rollout of the video.

After Uproar, Pepsi Halts Rollout Of Controversial Protest-Themed Ad

Apr 05, 2017
Pepsi said it was trying to project a message of unity with its ad set at a protest, starring Kendall Jenner. But on Wednesday the company apologized, saying it had missed the mark.
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Boxes of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal are seen at a store in Arlington, Va. Kellogg's is facing a boycott organized by Breitbart after the cereal giant decided to pull its advertising from the right-wing website.

For Advertisers, Fake News Is Not The Biggest Problem

Dec 02, 2016
The fake news controversy is rocking the ad industry, with Kellogg's and other brands pulling ads from Breitbart. But advertisers may be more worried about sites that generate fake traffic using bots.
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The start of flu season is still weeks or months away, but you can get a flu shot now at many pharmacies. "It's a way to get people into the store to buy other things," says Tom Charland, an analyst who tracks the walk-in clinic industry.

Yes, It Is Possible To Get Your Flu Shot Too Soon

Sep 15, 2016
The vaccine is already showing up in drugstores, but maybe wait until Halloween to get the shot, doctors say, especially if you're over 65 and want to be protected against flu this winter.
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A still image shows the new Most Interesting Man in the World from Dos Equis' popular ad series.

'Most Interesting Man' Numero Dos: New Face Of Dos Equis Ads Revealed

Sep 12, 2016
Augustin Legrand is the new star of Dos Equis' popular ad campaign. He takes over from Jonathan Goldsmith, whose character was sent on a one-way mission to Mars.
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Stephen Curry's jersey is patch-free, but NBA players soon will sport corporate sponsorship logos on the front of their jerseys, near the shoulder.

NBA Jerseys Can Bear Advertising Logos, League Says

Apr 15, 2016
Starting in 2017, NBA players will see two new logos on their jerseys: one from Nike, and another from corporate sponsors that make deals with each team.
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Jonathan Goldsmith plays "The Most Interesting Man in the World" in beer company Dos Equis' ad campaign.

'Most Interesting Man In The World' Raises His Glass For Last Time

Mar 09, 2016
He doesn't always shoot beer commercials ... at least, not anymore. After a final ad sending Jonathan Goldsmith on a one-way trip to Mars, Dos Equis will replace him with a new star, Ad Age reports.
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Traffic passes the giant animated billboard on the facade of the Marriott Marquis Hotel, in New York's Times Square.

Using Billboards, Company Will Collect Personal Information To Help Advertisers

Feb 29, 2016
Clear Channel Outdoor — one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the U.S. — will now use billboards to map real-world habits and behaviors from nearby consumers.
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It's All Politics
The social networking site's ads are becoming increasingly sophisticated at targeting users based on their political affiliations.

Like It Or Not, Political Campaigns Are Using Facebook To Target You

Oct 26, 2015
If you're seeing a political ad in your Facebook feed, there's probably a very specific reason that candidate is interested in you.
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Las Vegas' New Ad Campaign Pushes 'Sexy' Watering Habits

Sep 02, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Another part of the drought-ridden West is attempting to make water conservation sexy, this time with funny ads in Las Vegas.

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Cavaliers' Playoff Video Is Called 'Tone-Deaf,' 'Awful'

May 07, 2015
The video, which was shown at the Quicken Loans Arena, is a spoof of a United HealthCare ad, but critics said it poked fun at domestic violence.
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Brothel Advertising

Feb 28, 2011
The United States Supreme Court has finally decided that Nevada can ban advertising for prostitution in counties where the world's oldest profession is illegal. The high court let stand the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that said the ban on brothel advertising was constitutional.
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Candidate Makeovers

Jul 05, 2010
Since she won the Republican Senate primary, Sharron Angle has new consultants - including those who helped elect Republican Scott Brown in Massachusetts. Journalist Jon Ralston called it a "political makeover." Is she reshaping her image for the general election? And where have we seen these political makeovers before? Campaign consultants and political experts weigh in. Join the discussion below.
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