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We’re Not So Different, You and I

Summary: As the Season 5 premier for Mad Men creeps closer, articles about experiences in AdLand become abundant. From young and old, bright-eyed to disillusioned, people are telling their tales about the days they filled the halls of an ad … Continue reading

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Behind The Beauty Myth

Summary: Recently came across this series of vintage ads aimed at striking fear in the hearts of young women everywhere. The ads threaten that you will wind up unpopular, undesirable, and unloved if you let yourself get too…wait for it…SKINNY. … Continue reading

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Should Plastic Surgery Advertising Be Banned?

Summary: In a world where consumers claim that they know more than advertisers think, and where people want less government in their lives, there seems to be plenty of evidence that points to the contrary. The most recent example is … Continue reading

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