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Robots In Advertising


Robots have permeated modern culture thanks to the likes of R2-D2 and the Transformers, not to mention a wide-range of real inventions that help daily existence.  Is it any wonder that advertising firms utilize these metal constructs to influence product purchasing?

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Advertising In Video Games


Dear Marketing Firms:

Please insert real-life products into my video gaming environments so I don't forget they exist.

Your biggest fan,

J. Barker

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The Return of 10 Ads to Disgust & Disturb You


They're baaaaaack....  It seems that there truly is a never-ending stream of bizarre ad campaigns out there that are designed to shock and/or repulse the consumer for product attention.  If you've enjoyed my previous forays into this topic, you'll not be disappointed...

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Trick or Treat? Ghoulish Halloween Advertisements


I think the world would be more interesting if companies utilized their Halloween ad campaigns throughout the entire year...

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Rent Out Your Body As a Living Advertisment


Want to make a little money while doing basically nothing?  If so - and you have no problem tattooing a logo on your noggin - you should read this article.

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Confection Commercials Convey Candy Coated Comedy


Notice those giant bags of candy in the aisles of your local market? That means Halloween is almost upon us!  But candy manufacturers don't need a holiday to roll out the marketing machine, wisely integrating some top-notch humor in to sweeten the deal.

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New Sneakers May Cause Puffy Hair


Adidas has a new athletic shoe line that, if the ads are accurate, may cause serious hair problems.

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Advertising In Your Face: Product Placement Slaps Consumers Around With Brand Recognition


You may not feel it, but while you're watching your favorite movie or TV show, advertisers are slapping you in the face with product imagery to keep you - as a consumer - aware of what's out there.  Want a few examples?

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Romanian Medical Center Has Unique Ad Campaign That May Put Them Out of Business


Sick and tired of the current health care situation?  Check out this clever ad campaign for Rosana Medical.  If successful we'll see an example of "If there were more companies like you, there would be less companies like you."

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Spot the Hoo-Hoo: Vagina Imagery In Advertising


It's interesting how marketing firms utilize what some consider taboo to such profound effect in advertising.  Phallic symbols abound in ad campaigns.  What what about the female equivalent?

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September 2009