Indian Ad Challenges Men to See How Stupid They Look Ogling Women
Creativity
Objectification and rape go hand in hand—it's easier, after all, to take advantage of a person if you don't see her as a person. But what if you catch a [...]
TrueCar.com Ad Rescues Clueless Women Who Could Never Buy a Car Without a Man Around
Creativity
Remember back when advertisers would blatantly mock women for being helpless without men? I mean, you're probably not old enou … wait, never mind, still happening. A recent ad for [...]
Lego Under Fire for Sticker Set Featuring Leering Construction Worker
Creativity
You can build almost anything with Legos—even controversy! The company came under fire this week for a licensed sticker set that includes a leering, waving male construction worker and the [...]
Mountain Dew Fiasco Shows Brands Desperately Want Street Cred
Brand Marketing
Mountain Dew's problems with cultural sensitivity this week culminated with the pulling of its "Felicia the Goat"
Mountain Dew Pulls ‘Arguably Most Racist Commercial in History’
PepsiCo says it's pulling an outrageous Mountain Dew commercial that has offended online viewers in recent days due to sensitivities in terms of racism and violence toward women.
U.K. Journalist Sues His Gym Over ‘Sexist’ Female-Only Hours
Creativity
A British copywriter and journalist says he’s suing his local gym for “women-only hours,” intended to help females feel more comfortable while exercising.