In the wake of the Sprite blow job commercial, AdFreak condemns Perez Hilton and Ryan Seacrest for entertaining the idea that it was a real commercial made for television, even if only for a day or so. Adland posted a vintage French Perrier commercial from 1976 which is much more reserved in its visual metaphor, [...]
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From Perrier to Sprite
Posted in Ads, Dr. Strangelove, Lecture Reflection, Perrier, Professional Video, Sex, Sexism, Sprite, YouTube, tagged Perrier, Sex on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sexism Still an Issue in Advertising Today
Posted in Dr. Strangelove, High Fashion, Lecture Reflection, Male Power, Sex, Sexism, tagged Female Power, Male Influence, Male Power, Sexism on July 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In an early lecture this semester, Dr. Strangelove discussed the issue of men being portrayed in ads as powerful and in control compared to women. In the 1950s and 60s, this concept was very dominant and was often used as communicating messages to buyers about products. The ad below threatens negative, and in this case [...]
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