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Transatlantic Criss-Crossing of Sneak ADtacks

Transatlantic Criss-Crossing of Sneak ADtacks

Stealth marketing going up in U.K. Going down in U.S.?

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'Do Not Track' Legislation Hits Congress

‘Do Not Track’ Legislation Hits Congress

Do Not Track legislation getting traction?

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Rent-a-Center Rents Fox Airwaves for Branded Show

Rent-a-Center Rents Fox Airwaves for Branded Show

A close-up look at branded entertainment

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Morgan Spurlock Through the Looking Glass

Morgan Spurlock Through the Looking Glass

Product placement examined thanks to product placement

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H.P. Goes Old School with Product Demos

H.P. Goes Old School with Product Demos

Live TV demos make a comeback

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Brands in Sheep's Clothing

Brands in Sheep’s Clothing

More on "the changing definition of advertising"

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Now Hiring: VP/Optometry for Media Mashups

Now Hiring: VP/Optometry for Media Mashups

Blurring the lines further between advertising and editorial

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Meet the 'Promercial,' II

Meet the ‘Promercial,’ II

Promotion + Commercial = Promercial

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Meet the "Promercial"

Meet the “Promercial”

Further complicating the conundrum of branded television content, ABC –  in partnership with Diet Dr Pepper – aired a round of “promercials” on January 5th that garnered the attention of both viewers and critics.  In essence, a promercial integrates TV episode promotions with product commercials, and calls viewers’ attention to subsequent product placement within the...

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'History Sniffers' Take It on the Nose

‘History Sniffers’ Take It on the Nose

Accused of violating federal computer feud, wiretap laws

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Sneak APPtack, Part III

Sneak APPtack, Part III

Are E-Books Reading You?

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Dr. Ads Pops His Cork

Dr. Ads Pops His Cork

Some vintage New Year's resolutions from the good Doctor.

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