Men Are From Mars, Women ... Love Cup Holders?
by Linda Holmes
Advertising and marketing aimed at women is often really better aimed at parents. Getting past the cup holders in a new car might be a first step.
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Is That A Budweiser In Your Hand?: Product Placement, Booze, And Denzel Washington
by Priska Neely
Priska Neely peeks inside the fully stocked minibar of Denzel Washington's Flight to find out how all those brand-name bottles get on screen — and what happens when nobody gets permission.
Nobody, Not Even Your Mom, Has Such Small Hands: 10 Other Products 'For Her'
by Linda Holmes
We take a moment to consider the "Bic For Her" pen and what other products might follow in its wake.
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Britain's Ad Authority Releases Its List Of The Most Complained-About Ads
by Linda Holmes
Vicki Barker reports on the most complained-about ads in UK history.
The Lorax Speaks For The SUVs
by Andrew Lapin
The Lorax is a tale of saving the trees — which makes it a little surprising that one of the merchandising tie-ins for the new film is with Mazda SUVs.
Is 'The Hunger Games' Building Too Much Buzz For Its Own Good?
by Linda Holmes
The Hunger Games will be one of the most hyped films of 2012. Is it too much already?
'The Middle' Really, Really Wants You To Buy Some Car We Don't Remember
by Marc Hirsh
Last night's episode of The Middle featured an awkward, extended bit of product placement.
Mariah Carey And Justin Bieber Tell A Christmas Story Of Terror And Mob Rule
by Linda Holmes
We take a closer look at the Bieber-Carey video that premiered last night.
'Your Man Reminder': A Cheeky Breast Health App That Raises A Few Questions
by Mark Blankenship
Mark Blankenship looks at an app called Your Man Reminder, which calls upon some women's enjoyment of attractive shirtless dudes to encourage good breast health.
Skipping The Ads On TV? Get Ready For The Shows That Are The Ads
by Linda Holmes
Advertisers are looking for new ways to keep viewers from working around their advertisements. One way to do it is to just make the whole show into an ad, which is happening with products as diverse as Disney theme parks and Kenmore microwaves.
Do You Need A Reason Not To See 'Bucky Larson'? Because We Have One
by Marc Hirsh
The commercial for Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star tells viewers that it is likely to be a must-avoid movie, but not in the way you might think.
Kelsey Grammer Is One Very Mad Man In The Starz Series 'Boss'
by Linda Holmes
The art promoting Kelsey Grammer's new show on Starz looks vaguely familiar.
1-800-EARWORM: The Commercials That You Can't Forget
by Linda Holmes
At the risk of making unwelcome things run through your head all day, we request: the earworm-iest commercials you can think of, for creepy dolls, local jewelers, or whatever else.
How I Met Your Zookeeper: Advertisers Fling New Ads At Old Reruns
by Marc Hirsh
The digital insertion of new advertising in the background of syndicated reruns has never looked sillier than on How I Met Your Mother. How, after all, does a reminiscence from 2007 include a movie from 2011?
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Football And Valentine's Day, Together At Last
by Linda Holmes
This week, we talk about the Super Bowl, who ate the most chicken over the weekend, what we love unironically and ironically on Valentine's Day, and what's making us happy this week.
