Everyone’s Angry at This Racist Chinese Ad, but It Says Something About America Too
Creativity
Every few months, a racially offensive advertisement emerges from Asia and makes the rounds in America, to howls of disgust. It's happened again this week, as a Chinese laundry detergent [...]
Why Cries of Racism Won’t Sink Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Ad
Creativity
For Volkswagen, one of the most celebrated Super Bowl advertisers of recent years, it's been a tough 24 hours. After the company released its 2013 Super Bowl spot (posted below) [...]
The Marketer’s Code of Conduct for Disasters
Performance Marketing
I live in New York City so, as you can imagine, the past week has been anything but normal. Fortunately, I live in a part of the city that was [...]
‘Big Fat Gypsy Weddings’ Slammed for ‘Bigger. Fatter. Gypsier’ Ads
Creativity
Britain's Advertising Standards Authority, which has killed advertisements based on single complaints in the past, gave a pass to Channel 4's "Bigger Fatter Gypsier" campaign for the TV program Big [...]
Student Ads Take Aim at Racist Halloween Costumes
Creativity
Inappropriate Halloween costumes are par for the course these days. But one student group has created posters protesting costumes that play off racial and ethnic stereotypes, such as Mexican banditos [...]
Is Harmony Korine’s New Ad Crazy Offensive, or Just Crazy?
Creativity
Some people are on the warpath about Harmony Korine's new branded short film "Snowballs," backing Native American-inspired fall clothing from fashion line Proenza Schouler.