Shape Labels Ad for Shape Product as 'News'

Adco-superJumboThe September issue of Shape contained what should be known as “Exactly How Not to Do Native Advertising.” The New York Times reports that the magazine published a full page article titled “Water Works!” with the label “News.” The problem: It was definitely not news. In fact, the article was just an ad for Shape branded drinks called Shape Water Boosters.

The article/ad cited a few studies about how unhealthy sugary drinks are, but added that some people don’t like the way water tastes.

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