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Burger King Kills Its King
Burger King Kills Its King
Burger King Kills Its King
Burger democratists, rejoice: As of this weekend, the creepy Burger King mascot, “the King,”  is officially dead. Concurrent with the release of the guacamole topped California Whopper, Burger King’s new advertising agency of record McGarryBowen has dethroned the edgy monarch in favor of an approach based on health and freshness.
Hoover Pulls Ads From ABC After Soap Cancellations
Hoover Pulls Ads From ABC After Soap Cancellations
Hoover Pulls Ads From ABC After Soap Cancellations
It looks like vacuum maker Hoover is about to play dirty. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hoover plans to pull its ads from ABC following the network's decision to cancel two of its soap operas -- 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' -- last week. VP of marketing Brian Kirkendall claims they will stop advertising on the network effective Friday, and that they're "making every attempt