Advertising and Marketing Wisdom: Adages

Famous Faces, Adland Pasts

Famous Faces, Adland Pasts

What do Salman Rushdie and Lindsay Lohan have in common? Both have played parts in the advertising world, as have Terry Gilliam, Jack Black and many others on our list.

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Dear Siri, I Might Not Be Samuel L. Jackson ...

Dear Siri, I Might Not Be Samuel L. Jackson ...

Looks like the iPhone won't be helping me make organic-mushroom risotto anytime soon.

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Jobs of Great Import at Banana Republic

Jobs of Great Import at Banana Republic

Retailer raises money to support job creation, but not much Made-in-USA merchandise inside the store.

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'Mad Men' Not Winning Any Fans in the Funny Pages

'Mad Men' Not Winning Any Fans in the Funny Pages

In today's "Arlo & Janis," Arlo has had it up to here with advertising and the people who produce it.

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Jaguar's Appearance in 'Mad Men' Surprised Automaker

Jaguar's Appearance in 'Mad Men' Surprised Automaker

Jaguar wasn't involved in the "Mad Men" episode last night, in which it played a major part. But it was pleased with the exposure -- despite a sticky plot line.

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Snackman Unmasked! Will Pringles Reach Out?

Snackman Unmasked! Will Pringles Reach Out?

Mild-Mannered Hero Charles Sonder stopped a fight while eating Pringles, but he's not a brand loyalist.

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This Week in Ad Age History: A Lot Like This Week in Ad Age Present

This Week in Ad Age History: A Lot Like This Week in Ad Age Present

Remember when Pop Rocks were hot -- and marketers and agencies argued over how much an agency should be compensated?

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Meet Allyn Rachel: The Woman in More Spots Than Sofia Vergara

Meet Allyn Rachel: The Woman in More Spots Than Sofia Vergara

Wait. Wasn't she in a Toyota ad? Or an eBay ad? Or a Walmart, IHOP or MetLife ad? Yes. And then some.

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BreakUpWithYourAdAgency.com: Funny Stunt or Distressing Gag?

A new site says it helps "jaded brand managers, marketing directors, and business owners end their existing relationships with underperforming advertising agencies." Do you get the joke?

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Mustang Convertible Favorite Car of GOP; Dems Prefer Civic Hybrid

Mustang Convertible Favorite Car of GOP; Dems Prefer Civic Hybrid

Mitt Romney says he loves his Ford Mustang ragtop. That's the perfect answer for a GOP candidate.

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Unilever's German Tagline: 'F*** The Diet'

Unilever's German Tagline: 'F*** The Diet'

A mainstream advertising campaign by Ogilvy for the company's low-calorie Du Darfst line is stirring up controversy in the country with its use of an English obscenity.

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Martin Sorrell Talks Male Menopause, Knighthood and More

Martin Sorrell Talks Male Menopause, Knighthood and More

I just watched a six-and-a-half-minute video of the WPP Group chief interviewed by a giggly girl in a vividly pink dress, and it's easily the best Q&A with him I've ever seen.

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Jon Stewart to Obama Campaign: Stop With the Cheesy Emails

It's not the sheer number of emails but the ridiculously fake, familiar tone that always ends the same way.

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What Do TBWA's CEO and Balki Bartokomous Have in Common?

What Do TBWA's CEO and Balki Bartokomous Have in Common?

For $17.50, you can enjoy steak tartare a la Tom Carroll at Maloney & Porcelli.

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Hey Apple, What's Up With the iPad 2 Billboards?

Hey Apple, What's Up With the iPad 2 Billboards?

Should Apple's flagship retail stores be advertising last year's iPad?

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Lincoln to Its Dealers: Be Tres Posh

Lincoln to Its Dealers: Be Tres Posh

In a bid to compete in the luxury segment, Lincoln offers online concierge service -- and sends actual ones to train dealers.

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See the Spots: 'Miller Time' Ads from DraftFCB Break Tonight

See the Spots: 'Miller Time' Ads from DraftFCB Break Tonight

MillerCoors continues effort to revive Miller Time. A-B marketing chief: 'I'm glad they finally did something to improve the advertising.'

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Caught in Wendy's Pink-Slime Crossfire, Ketchum Hands BPI to Sibling Shop

Caught in Wendy's Pink-Slime Crossfire, Ketchum Hands BPI to Sibling Shop

Ketchum client Wendy's took out an ad today knocking the product of Ketchum client BPI.

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Wendy's Ad About Pink Slime: Never Had It, Never Will

While beef-state governors eat pink slime, Wendy's is crowing that its customers never did.

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No $5 Footlong for San Francisco

Is minimum-wage increase depriving Bay Area of cheap eats?

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