OxyContin Maker Criticized For New ‘It Gets You High’ Campaign
STAMFORD, CT—Caught off-guard by the shocking nationwide marketing blitz, anti-drug advocates roundly criticized Purdue…
Man Suddenly Realizes He Was Duped By Commercial’s Romanticized Vision Of Canned Beans
RICHMOND, VA—Sighing loudly and expressing a deep regret regarding the naïve and starry-eyed assumptions he had made…
‘Capital One Is A Terrible Bank,’ Says Charles Barkley In New Capital One Commercial
ATLANTA—Addressing the camera while seated on a couch between Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee, NBA legend and…
News Website Likes To Set Aside A Little Ad Space To Promote Own Articles
NEW HAVEN, CT—Saying they were proud to showcase the work done by their writers, executives at the New Haven Register to…
Renamed Arena Will Always Be Verizon Wireless Amphitheater To Locals
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Defiantly refusing to call the concert venue by the current title appearing on its facade and in…
NBC Details Inspirational Story Of Sponsor’s Journey To Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO—Chronicling what many have called the most touching and incredible narrative of the Rio Games, NBC aired…
Creepy Older Brand Clearly Targeting Female 18-To-24-Year-Olds
NEW YORK—In what many are calling a shameless and creepy attempt to court a much younger demographic, 55-year-old brand…
Work Life, Personal Life Both Spent Desperately Trying To Appeal To Women 18 To 34
CHICAGO—Explaining that he’s always trying out new tactics and carefully crafted phrases in an effort to connect with…
New Study Finds Humans Experience Greatest Feelings Of Joy When Pushing ‘Skip Ad’ Button
DURHAM, NC—According to a study published Monday by researchers at Duke University’s Center for Cognitive Neuroscience,…
Report: Most Effective Marketing Technique Still Giving Out Little Versions Of Product
CAMBRIDGE, MA—Calling it far and away the best initiative businesses can undertake to boost sales and brand awareness,…
Corporation Wants Media Company Making Branded Entertainment To Just Have Fun With It
LOS ANGELES—Saying they wanted the editorial staff at online media company Insightable to be creative and really play…
Coca-Cola Marketing Strategist Named New United States PR Laureate
WASHINGTON—In a ceremony at the White House this morning in which his work was praised for its unique contributions to…
Woman Stalked Across 8 Websites By Obsessed Shoe Advertisement
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—Expressing her growing unease at repeatedly spotting the same picture and text lurking in the corners…
Report: Peyton Manning Lacks Strength To Complete Longer Commercial Takes
DENVER—Noting that physical limitations were hindering the 39-year-old’s performance, league sources confirmed Thursday…
Nation’s Marketers Only People Still Trying To Reach Inner-City Child
KANSAS CITY, MO—With their continued investment in projects aimed at reaching out to the 14-year-old inner-city…
Fan Has List Of Dream Marketers He’d Love To See Handle Next Spider-Man Film
ROSWELL, GA—Expressing his desire for a high-caliber talent with the creative vision to do justice to the film’s…
New Montana Tourism Campaign Marketed Toward Urban Bison
HELENA, MT—Promising unspoiled nature and a relaxing escape from the hectic rigors of city life, a new Montana tourism…
Controversial Corporate Responsibility Campaigns
Starbucks recently stirred up controversy with a new campaign aimed at starting a dialogue about race that many have…