Monthly Archives: February 2013

Why So Many Awards, AdLand?

Summary: Nothing shows the general public that AdLand is out of touch with normal society more than when the industry celebrates all the good work and creative it has done. But that is not the central issue here. Today we … Continue reading

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Will Dudes in Undies Win the Female Consumer?

Summary: One thing is clear. Many organizations whose target is the female audience are “hunkifying” their ads. The trend is an interesting one, because it is showing a shift in our society. It is showing the purchasing power of the … Continue reading

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Let’s Be Clear About Deception

Summary: The most common argument the anti-advertising community has is that advertising is deceptive and manipulative. That advertising forces people to thrust their hands into their wallets and purses, and give the big bad free enterprise system all the money … Continue reading

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