Santa Abducts and Tortures a Single Mother in 2016’s Weirdest Christmas Ad
Creativity
A bizarre Christmas commercial from Russia is under fire for showing Santa Claus trying to teach a single mother a lesson in being a better parent—by abducting her and dragging [...]
Thai Brand Apologizes for Blackface Ad That Said ‘You Just Need to Be White to Win’
Creativity
A Thai company has apologized for producing an ad for a skin-whitening product that featured a woman in blackface and suggested people with dark skin are losers.
Meet the British Brand That Gleefully Hates ‘Fatties’ and Their Sympathizers
Creativity
Not everyone thinks having a so-called beach body means being a svelte, bikini-clad model. Now, British people are creatively reminding one advertiser of that.
Chicago Ad Fed Likens Creative Skill to Penis Size, Angering Those Without a Penis
Creativity
It's not just dudes in the Chicago ad scene. But promos for the city's American Advertising Awards show, happening next Wednesday, certainly seem to think everyone has a penis.
Urban Outfitters Just Hit a New Low by Selling Bloody Kent State Sweatshirt
Creativity
Filed under: The most WTF thing we've seen in months.
Is Apple’s ‘Perspective’ Film a Bit Too Much Like OK Go’s Recent Viral Video?
Creativity
Does the three-minute "Perspective" film that kicked off Apple's product event on Tuesday borrow ideas from a popular music video by OK Go?