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The Duh? Files: The Worst Political Ad Ever Aired Backfires

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 21, 2010 · Comments (4)

The whole idea of advertising, whether it's for a product or for a political candidate should be to present a positive view so that the public buys the product. So, why for the love of God open an ad with the very first words with something really bizarre like "I'm... [Full Story]

Maybe That Creepy Burger King Mascot Isn't Such A Good Idea?

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 5, 2010

While beating earnings expectations at 37 cents a share, Burger King still noted a slight sales decrease of 2% worldwide, and 3.3% in the U.S. and Canada markets despite adding 321 new restaurants. Normally, with new outlets an overall sales increase should be noted. Part of the problem is that... [Full Story]

Real Cheap "Progressive's Flo" Halloween Costumes

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 17, 2009

Interestingly, Progressive Insurance's Flo is a very popular and extremely cheap Halloween costume idea. Sometimes costing little more than a name tag on a nurse's uniform and a white apron. Here's a few funny examples for your enjoyment.... [Full Story]

Advertising & Business: Major Supermarkets Give Up On Business In Detroit

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: August 18, 2009 · Comments (2)

In the average American city newspaper print or electronic advertising, ads for major grocery retailers flourish, except for one large American city so damaged by the recession, Detroit. According to a recent report by CNN and other business news sources, the city is now without a major grocery retailer such... [Full Story]

Coke to release fizzy milk drink

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 27, 2009

Much to my stomach's chagrin Coca-Cola is set to launch fizzy milk on the world. The drink contains skimmed milk mixed with sparking water, flavoured with fruit and sweetened with cane sugar. Scientists have developed the drink at the firm's laboratories in Atlanta, Georgia, ensuring it will not curdle... [Full Story]

Taco Bell Dog Dead

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: July 23, 2009 · Comments (2)

Gidget, the lovable mascot for many years of Taco Bell has died of a stroke at the age of 15 in Los Angeles. According to her trainer, Sue Chipperton, what made Gidget such an exceptional dog was that she "always knew where the camera was" and seemed to really... [Full Story]

Advertising Media: Google And Fashion Magazines Both Indicate Big Advertising Drops

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: July 22, 2009 · Comments (2)

More bad economic news from Google and fashion magazines has been reported, as both indicate fresh new advertising drops in orders and sales. Google claims that advertising revenues have now hit their lowest point since the dot com bust a few years ago. And now industry sources for advertising... [Full Story]

Progressive Insurance's Wacky "Flo"

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: July 9, 2009 · Comments (7)

The actress that plays the wacky "Flo" in those popular Progressive Insurance ads is actually 39 year old stand-up comic and lead Groundlings comedy troupe actress Stephanie Courtney. Courtney might just be the best comic actress that is not part of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE at this time. Amazingly, her... [Full Story]

Advertising Archives

October 21, 2010

The Duh? Files: The Worst Political Ad Ever Aired Backfires

February 5, 2010

Maybe That Creepy Burger King Mascot Isn't Such A Good Idea?

October 17, 2009

Real Cheap "Progressive's Flo" Halloween Costumes

August 18, 2009

Advertising & Business: Major Supermarkets Give Up On Business In Detroit

July 27, 2009

Coke to release fizzy milk drink

July 23, 2009

Taco Bell Dog Dead

July 22, 2009

Advertising Media: Google And Fashion Magazines Both Indicate Big Advertising Drops

July 9, 2009

Progressive Insurance's Wacky "Flo"

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