24 Hours in Advertising: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014

Coke splits with American Idol, Chick-fil-A loses to kale and Johnnie Walker toasts a new year

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Here's everything you need to know about the last 24 hours in advertising, in case you blinked.

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Thirteen major brand fails this year
Brands will inevitably make a few mistakes from time to time, especially on social media, but here are 13 of the biggest brand fails from 2014. (Adweek)

Coke leaves American Idol behind
After 13 seasons as a sponsor of American Idol, Coca-Cola announced it would not be returning for the show's 14th season amid low ratings.

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