Advertising

Did Esurance steal its Candy Crush ad from a popular Vine star?

The similarities are obvious, but it could just be a coincidence.

On Dec 14, 2014 by Selena Larson

Japanese shrimp-preparation video is actually about cellphone service

They’re shooting shrimp across the room to show you fast your LTE could be.

On Dec 1, 2014 by Rae Votta

Coca-Cola’s got milk, and a sexist new ad campaign

What exactly is Coca-Cola trying to sell?

On Nov 30, 2014 by EJ Dickson

Is New York’s proposed citywide Wi-Fi a privacy nightmare?

The idea of citywide Wi-Fi sounds intoxicating, but in execution, it may come with an unexpected cost.

On Nov 18, 2014 by S.E. Smith

Twitter’s new features are all about monetization

Twitter wants you to get addicted again. 

On Nov 16, 2014 by Mike Wehner

Facebook tells us which posts users supposedly hate the most

Facebook claims users hate ads that brands don’t pay for.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker

ASOS joins the ranks of interactive video ads on YouTube

Ads are more fun when you get to play with them.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Rae Votta

Usher’s new single is available only in Cheerios boxes at Walmart

Must be the honey.

On Nov 13, 2014 by Rae Votta

A British grocery chain made a commercial featuring World War I’s ‘Christmas truce’

You don’t usually get this kind of historical contemplation from a Christmas ad.

On Nov 13, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Here’s a much better ad for the Amazon Echo

The new product is already getting some improvements.

On Nov 7, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

These jarring Tinder profiles are raising awareness for sex trafficking

The Irish ad takes aim at sex trafficking, but not everyone thinks it’s for a good cause. 

On Nov 6, 2014 by EJ Dickson

GoldieBlox drops the hammer on Big Sister’s Barbie dolls

The company behind the viral “Girls” video is back. 

On Nov 6, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

This year’s John Lewis Christmas ad will tug at your heartstrings

Is somebody cutting onions?

On Nov 6, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Koch brothers advertise on ‘The Daily Show,’ Jon Stewart strikes back

What did they think was going to happen?

On Oct 30, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Vine star Jerome Jarre just got offered a million dollars

But not all is as it seems.

On Oct 24, 2014 by Rob Price