Stories Tagged as
Commercials
Advertisers are trying to adapt to COVID-19
Apr 3, 2020
It starts with replacing old ads that seem cringeworthy under quarantine.
Why brands are chasing down an NFL quarterback for commercial deals
by
Greg Echlin
Jan 15, 2019
Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes' passes are getting him paid.
Even TV networks agree there are too many commercials
by
David Brancaccio
and Janet Nguyen
Apr 30, 2018
As services like Netflix rise in popularity, our tolerance for ads is going down.
Spending on Oscar ads is up
by
Erika Beras
Mar 2, 2018
Why? Because it’s one of the few television shows advertisers are pretty sure all kinds of people will show up for. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Why Pepperoni Rules Pizza Commercials
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Josie Fan
Feb 26, 2018
Pepperoni has been the main character for pizza commercial for decades. Why? Danielle Sepulveres, a freelance writer, explained in an interview with Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal “Pepperoni does look great on camera, and it does look good on commercials even if you don’t want pepperoni,” Sepulveres said. You can read Sepulvere’s article here. Click the […]
5 things you need to know about the Super Bowl economy
Jan 26, 2018
It's not always worth it for the host city.
We're complaining about Olympics commercials. A lot.
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 10, 2016
NBC's broadcast of the Olympics is full of ads, but the numbers are actually down.
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Stay tuned for longer TV ads
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 7, 2016
Cable company Turner is experimenting with ads that are two minutes long.
Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra dies at 90
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 23, 2015
We reminisce about his legacy.
A year in commercial advertising
by
Eliza Mills
Apr 3, 2015
USC's Therese Wilbur lays out a yearly calendar of marketing events