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From: God Bless Tebow
It is not just those that are prominent public figures either. Those of use that are not in the public lime light get criticized for any mention of… ...
From: What's in a Color
I was intrigued by the article on target advertising. I have some thoughts on this subject. I have also noticed that there are many ads which target… ...
From: Just Techno Wrong
Great job Evelyn ...
Controversial ads often leave a lasting and memorable impression in the minds of consumers. Marketing campaigns have to be especially careful when using minors to advertise a product intended for adults. This was illustrated in a recent fragrance ad by Marc Jacobs featuring the young starlet Dakota Fanning. In the ad for the ‘Oh Lola’ perfume, Ms. Fanning held an oversized bottle of the product between her legs while wearing a short dress showing her thighs with her chest protruding. ...
Freedom of religion; when can we practice this without being criticized? It seems that if you are in the media’s view, whether playing sports or some sort of stardom it is not okay to mention that it is all possible because of God. Today we are more offended if someone says thank God rather than it’s pure luck. Some have made this a big issue because one football star, feels as if God is in the mix of everything he does. Tim Tebow is well-known for giving thanks on the field before and ...
Gut wrenching, melancholy music, sad eyes, neglected, starving, crying, sick, alone, and afraid are just a few descriptions used to reach my emotions in advertising. They are the children who are starving, suffering horrible illnesses, fighting cancer, or who are lost or stolen. The animals that are abused and neglected, alone in cages, cowering, big deep sorrowful eyes begging for someone to love them. The families left with no home because of fire or flood living in shelters or under ...
