The Duke’s Mayo Bowl Is Gross and Weird. That’s Why People Love It.
The game is one of more than 40 bowl games. But the corporate sponsor has made it an internet sensation. Warning: sickening content.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingThe Gaming Industry’s Losing Bet on Realistic Graphics
Video game graphics have become hyperrealistic over the past four decades. But in recent years, visual upgrades have had diminishing returns. The industry, which was hit with layoffs and studio closures this year, is now wondering whether a marketing tool is instead a financial liability.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingRobert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV. It Wouldn’t Be Easy.
Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingVuitton. Chanel. Who Cares? Prices and Quality Are Killing Luxury Brands.
Luxury brands have triggered their own death spiral by selling overpriced, overexposed and lower-quality products.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingHidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingArtisans Get an Unusual Mentor in Hermès
The French luxury house has partnered with Nest, an organization that tries to help craftspeople expand their businesses.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingTrump’s Perfume Line Hits the Market With Jill Biden Photo
Everything around President-elect Donald J. Trump has become something to monetize, including a moment of comity with Jill Biden at Notre-Dame over the weekend.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingDonald Trump en campaña otra vez, ahora para vender productos Trump
El presidente electo se ha volcado a las redes sociales para promover su más reciente línea de artículos marca Trump. Hay poca información sobre de qué están hechos o dónde se fabrican.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingBrands Find That Food-Related Watches Attract Buyers
Timepieces inspired by foods ranging from watermelon to coffee are attracting customers.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingLa historia de los juguetes navideños de moda
Un repaso a más de 70 años de artilugios, innovación y señores Cara de Papa que han dominado en Estados Unidos.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingLa industria del plástico se defiende con campañas encubiertas en redes sociales
Documentos filtrados muestran cómo algunas de las mayores empresas petroquímicas y de plásticos hacen campaña contra “la marea de sentimiento antiplástico”.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingCanada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly
The case largely echoes an antitrust action in the United States and seeks to force Google to sell off sections of its online ad business.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingInside the Plastic Industry’s Battle to Win Over Hearts and Minds
Documents leaked from an industry group show how plastics companies are pushing back against a “tide of anti-plastic sentiment.”
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