Advertising

the revolution will be branded Apr. 5, 2017

Pepsi Is Pulling Their Controversial Kendall Jenner Protest AdThe spot was widely criticized as being tone-deaf.

By Gabriella Paiella

the revolution will be branded Apr. 4, 2017

Kendall Jenner Uses the Trump Backlash to Sell PepsiTone-deaf advertising reaches bold new heights.

By Anna Silman

labor Mar. 30, 2017

Carl’s Jr. Is Desperately Trying to Escape Its Sexist PastThe company unveiled a new ad that diverges from their typical scantily-clad-woman-eating-a-burger trope, all while acknowledging it.

By Gabriella Paiella

Mar. 29, 2017

Paris Is Banning ‘Sexist and Discriminatory’ Outdoor AdsThe Council of Paris voted on a new outdoor-ad contract.

By Lisa Ryan

advertising Mar. 27, 2017

Billboard Suggests It’s Cool to Throw Rocks at Girls As Long As They’re DiamondsIt reads, “Sometimes, it’s OK to throw rocks at girls.”

By Gabriella Paiella

select all Mar. 17, 2017

YouTube Scrambling After Big Brands Drop Ads Over Extremist VideosThe ads were running alongside offensive YouTube content.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Mar. 1, 2017

Snapchat Asked Anti-Gun Organization to Pay to Keep NRA Ads Off Its VideosThe debacle happened while trying to create content for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

By Madison Malone Kircher

Feb. 15, 2017

Why Top Brands Don’t Want to ‘Make America Great Again’It has become “nearly impossible to effectively build a cool urban lifestyle brand” without distancing your company from Donald Trump.

By Eric Levitz

advertising Dec. 6, 2016

Fashion Brands May Have No Idea They’re Advertising on BreitbartThough a new Twitter account is trying to get them to pull their ads.

By Gabriella Paiella

body diversity Oct. 16, 2016

Saturday Night Live Short ‘Chonk’ Nails Nightmarish Shopping Ads“We’re the only store that accepts your unique body!”

By Jenni Miller

Life’s Great Mysteries Sept. 16, 2016

Why Does Every Woman in a Viagra Ad Pose Like This?You know, like this.

By Gabriella Paiella

Aug. 16, 2016

Writing Branded Content Is a Great Comedy Job That Will Definitely Destroy […] I spent almost four years working as part of, and then as the head of, the branded content team at CollegeHumor. Working on branded content […]

By Jon Perry

office politics Aug. 5, 2016

Don’t Tell Women in Advertising That They Lack ‘Vertical Ambition’An ad man fails to see the nuance of sexism in the workplace, says women are happy where they are in lower-level positions.

By Lisa Leone

workplace sexism Aug. 3, 2016

Saatchi Chairman Resigns After His Controversial Gender-Diversity Comments Kevin Roberts will be leaving Publicis Groupe in September after his remarks about women in advertising became public.

By Gabriella Paiella

Aug. 1, 2016

Matthew McConaughey Is Now Hunting Millennials, the Most Dangerous Game of AllThe actor will serve as creative director for Wild Turkey.

By Anna Silman

workplace sexism July 31, 2016

Saatchi Chairman On Leave After Comments on Gender DiversityGuess the debate over gender bias in the ad industry isn’t over, after all.

By Jenni Miller

workplace sexism July 29, 2016

Saatchi Chairman: Gender Diversity a NonissueKevin Roberts added that women don’t have “vertical ambition,” but a “circular ambition to be happy.”

By Gabriella Paiella

motherhood July 14, 2016

Hillary’s New Ad Tugs at the Heartstrings of ParentsAnd it’s really effective.

By Laura June

first person July 7, 2016

Here’s What Ad-World Sexism Is Really LikeWhat I saw over 15 years in the industry.

By Lisa Leone

July 7, 2016

Getting Kids to Like Vegetables Could Be As Simple As the Right CartoonWhat if the Trix rabbit ate carrots instead of sugar cereal?

By Cari Romm

July 5, 2016

That Time Negativland Trolled U2 Into Suing Them Trawling YouTube is a weekly look at one interesting story or oddity from YouTube. You ever go down a YouTube rabbit hole and suddenly you’ve […]

By Eddie Brawley

big yogurt June 29, 2016

A Brief History of Terrible Yogurt Commercials Targeted at WomenWe’re smarter than this, Big Yogurt.

By Gabriella Paiella

everyday sexism June 23, 2016

What Exactly Is the Joke of This Award-Winning Sexist Aspirin Ad?This terrible ad managed to win a bronze at Cannes Lions.

By Gabriella Paiella

empowerment sells June 23, 2016

Unilever Will No Longer Use Sexism to Sell StuffBut they will use feminism.

By Gabriella Paiella

the revolution will wear a caftan June 13, 2016

London Mayor Wants to Ban Body-Shaming ‘Beach Body’ Ads “I am extremely concerned about this kind of advertising which can demean people, particularly women,” said Sadiq Khan.

By Gabriella Paiella

beta male June 10, 2016

Nike’s Ronaldo-Starring Soccer Ad Makes Light of Concussions in SoccerUse your noggin, Nike.

By Adam K. Raymond

feminism inc June 1, 2016

Pop Feminism Doesn’t Mean the End of the MovementDaily choices and personal experiences are important too.

By Ann Friedman

horrible things May 26, 2016

Pro-Life Ads Target Women at Abortion ClinicsThe only way to block the ads is to not bring your phone with you, or to disable GPS tracking.

By Catie L'Heureux

May 2, 2016

Women in Advertising Discuss ‘Acting Like a Man’ to Make ItAnd what it’s like when men ignore them.

By Dayna Evans

the sports section Apr. 15, 2016

Ads Are Officially Coming to NBA JerseysStarting in 2017–18.

By Joe DeLessio

are we human or are we cupcake Mar. 30, 2016

Turning Into a Cupcake Is Not As Cute As It SoundsOne day you’re eating a cupcake, the next, you’re a monster.

By Eve Peyser

Mar. 14, 2016

Advertising Still Seems Like a Terrible Place to Work While FemaleA new sexual-harassment case only proves the point further.

By Dayna Evans

Mar. 7, 2016

Where Brands and Comedy Meet: The Weird World of ‘Native Marketing’ A few weeks ago, the YouTube star Miranda Sings released a new music video on her channel. Entitled “Sexy Buttery Love Song,” it features her […]

By Katelyn Best

the sports section Feb. 12, 2016

The NBA Inches Closer to Putting Ads on UniformsWill other leagues follow?

By Joe DeLessio

cut cover story Feb. 2, 2016

Miki Agrawal’s Panty RaidThe self-styled tech broad wants to disrupt the tampon industry, turn your time of the month into a cause, and make a lot of money in underwear.

By Noreen Malone

advertising Dec. 20, 2015

See an Annotated Page From Deadpool’s ScriptComplete with meta-musings and crude drawings.

By Greg Cwik

fair is fair Nov. 24, 2015

GOP Candidates Get Free Airtime on NBCThe spots will be aired on 18 NBC affiliates in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

By Elaine Godfrey

everyday sexism Nov. 13, 2015

Period Underwear Ads Shot Down by Taxi TVThis again?

By Susan Rinkunas

modern menses Oct. 28, 2015

Period Underwear Ads Set to Take Williamsburg Next MonthAn “inappropriate” subway ad campaign has now been approved, and it’s coming to the Bedford Avenue L stop.

By Susan Rinkunas

everyday sexism Oct. 21, 2015

Women’s Underwear Company Getting Hassled Over Subway Ads [Updated]Why? Because its ads mention (gasp) periods.

By Susan Rinkunas

british accents Oct. 16, 2015

You’ve Not Lived Until You’ve Heard Minnie Driver Say ‘Mazda’It’s very nice.

By Jesse David Fox

Oct. 9, 2015

‘Nathan for You’s New Billboards Are PerfectNathan for You’s new season starts next Thursday, so the promotional machine is in full swing. And naturally, Nathan Fielder isn’t just putting […]

By Adam Frucci

video Oct. 7, 2015

Anti-Sexism Ad Yanked for Being SexistOops.

By Jessica Roy

Sept. 28, 2015

Advertising Email Subject Lines Written by Someone Who Accidentally Hit a […] “Look out! 50% off the sundress of your dreams.” “Jeans that break all the rules, laws, and two or three ordinances.” “EXCLUSIVE ONE […]

By Brian Boone

June 18, 2015

Go Behind the Business Side of Comedy Central with Its Top ExecutivesBetween Broad City, Key and Peele, Inside Amy Schumer, and The Daily Show, most comedy fans would agree that Comedy Central is killing it these […]

By Megh Wright

mad men finale May 18, 2015