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The ads you see during the debate may be just for you

Sep 23, 2016
Targeted ads are playing a big role for political campaigns as they prepare for Monday's debate.
A person looks at their cell phone as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the NAACP National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Summer interns as art installation

Aug 29, 2014
An ad agency displays its Instagram-chosen interns like art.

How not to get hit by a train

Jun 25, 2013
A public service ad campaign promoting train safety has gone viral, but does funding a questionable PSA dilute your message?

Election ads depict a lost America

Jul 20, 2012
In the 2012 presidential election race, both parties focus on images of factories and hard hats.

The newest location of a Mitt Romney ad

Jul 2, 2012
Much of the coverage of campaign spending and ads in the last few years has centered around big donors, and money coming in from super PACS. But one Romney supporter has used his money in a slightly different arena: The soccer field.

POM moves from deceptive to sexy

Oct 6, 2010
Just about a week after the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint that POM Wonderful was making false and unsubstantiated marketing claims a...

Goldman Sachs' PR makeover

Sep 30, 2010
A final note today. This new Goldman Sachs ad campaign is the gift that just keeps giving. Here's another couple from the web that we found. This...

For public good, not for profit.

Climate Scientists Use PR to Promote Cuddly Image

Jul 16, 2010
NOTE: We incorrectly directed people to this article from our daily email. The story you're actually looking for his here: Underneath the veils,...