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Video Advertising Perspectives from Tim Hawthorne, an Entrepreneur Long Before Streaming Video

Performance Marketing

I thought it would be a wonderful idea to talk to one of the original greats in video advertising, Tim Hawthorne, founder of Hawthorne Advertising, who will be bestowed a [...]


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FTC Says ‘Your Baby Can Read’ Ads Are Fiction

Brand Marketing

Ads promoting Your Baby Can Read were nothing but fiction, says the Federal Trade Commission, citing a lack of scientific evidence backing up claims that children as young as nine [...]

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It’s Stompeez vs. Silly Slippeez in the Stompable-Slipper Wars

Creativity

Catchy jingles, rainbow swirls, sparkle transitions—Stompeez has all the hallmarks of a successful toy commercial. And with genius lyrics like "We love 'em!

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10 Worst ‘As Seen on TV’ Products for Your Car

Creativity

"As Seen on TV" products for cars are as ubiquitous as they are bogus, so it's impressive that Jalopnik could narrow down a list of the 10 worst ones. The [...]

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Mr. T Pitches Old Navy Tees in Fun Infomercial Parody With Anna Faris

Creativity

I pity the fool who thinks Mr. T will ever go out of style—or that I would refrain from opening this story with the catchphrase of the aging '80s icon. [...]

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Hot Booties: Microwaveable Slippers to Wear With Your Snuggie!

Creativity

Much, much more than just slippers, Hot Booties™ are the perfect accessory for your Snuggie and yet another indicator of America's lazy descent from economic powerhouse to nation of hoarding, [...]