Monthly Archives: July 2011

No Beer Ads, No Jobs…No Problem?

Summary: The Health Minister in South Africa wants to ban advertisers from promoting alcoholic beverages and products. The minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, expressed that a “complete and total ban” would be necessary for the country to get back on track to … Continue reading

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Is the Ad Industry Attacking Millennials?

Summary: It seems to be the case that the ad industry is attacking millennials. Recently Saatchi & Saatchi LA, the shop handling the creative for the Toyota Venza introduction, released ads it has created that are geared toward the middle … Continue reading

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Wait a Second…There Are Black People in Advertising?

Summary: Believe it or not, the answer is yes. Jim Glover has just come out with a book called Mad Man, and it centers around the plight black advertising creatives have faced in the industry. Glover’s main character is a … Continue reading

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