GoldieBlox Deletes Beastie Boys Song but Not Without a Few Choice Words for the Band
Creativity
GoldieBlox went from hero to zero in one short week, putting our ad-loving hearts through a roller coaster of emotions.
‘We Love You Long Time’ Billboard Doesn’t Get Much Love for Very Long
Creativity
Portland, Ore., talk radio station KXL-FM had to take down its "We love you long time" billboard—placed in Chinatown, no less—after complaints that it played on racist stereotypes about Asian [...]
Austin Bar Makes Amends After Putting Out the Year’s Worst Sidewalk Sign
Creativity
There are awesome chalkboard sidewalk signs, and there are less awesome chalkboard sidewalk signs.
Starbucks Creates Delicious Doughnut-Muffin Hybrid, and Somehow Pisses Everyone Off
Creativity
You would think only joyful celebration would follow the news that Starbucks has created the "Duffin," a doughnut-muffin crossover pastry. But instead, we've ended up with Duffingate, a tempest in [...]
Barilla Chairman Vows Never to Make Ads Featuring Gay People
Creativity
In recent years, LGBT imagery has been increasingly appearing in mainstream ads for major marketers. Italian pasta brand Barilla has apparently missed the memo.
It’s Been 101 Years, but It’s Still Too Soon for Titanic Jokes in Advertising
Creativity
Even though more than a century has passed since the Titanic sank, it's still too soon to joke about it in ads. Red Bull got in trouble for this ad [...]