Branding Firm Asks Ellen for Support in Lawsuit Vs. JC Penney

Branding firm Hudson & Broad is suing JC Penney for $40 million for “breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.” Using the retailer’s own “fair and square” marketing tagline against it, the firm has created the video above with an appeal to JCP spokeswoman Ellen DeGeneres, asking for her support. Last night, DeGeneres’ show posted a pre-show video in support of the President’s same-sex marriage stance, so hey, you never know.

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[via Ad Age]

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