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Advertising on Toilet Paper May Be the Greatest Idea Since, Well, Toilet Paper

Mike Adams — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:00:21 +0000

There is nothing new about reading in the bathroom, although a couple of young men are doing their best to change the way we do it by filling the restroom walls of businesses full of toilet paper printed with advertising and coupons.

Burger King Kills Its King

Chip Sandalwood — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:00:45 +0000

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

Amory Gritta — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:43 +0000

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" to pull their spots from the soaps sooner.