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History of Advertising: 1940s

History of Advertising 1940s We often discuss current issues on this blog, but it’s important to remember our roots. Sometimes when you look back at history, it can inspire ideas for the future. At the very least, you’ll learn something. This week, we’ll cover the 1940s. As World War II came strolling along, FM radio [...]

The NFL is Advertising Nirvana – But Not For Everyone

It may not be the land of Milk & Honey, but you’ll be hard pressed to even fathom a more ideal advertising scenario in today’s market than this bountiful land of Budweiser and Papa John’s. Imagine a television program that consistently averages 10-20 million viewers per viewing – not once a week, but multiple times [...]

I Hate You Twitter, But Damn It, I Respect You.

Dear Twitter, I’ve tolerated you as you made me feel old and out of touch, while simultaneously making Ashton Kutcher appear relevant and important. I’ve pushed aside my frustration that the pound sign on my telephone and the number sign on my foam finger are now apparently hashtags. I’ve even come to grips with the [...]