A World Of Advertising
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By Steve Spalding April 20th, 2008
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How do you make a good advertisement?
Some would say that you should tug at the heart strings. Some would say that you need to go “Extreme!” Others would say you just need to show the product doing what it does well.
There is an entire world of advertising out there, and this is just a little look at a few that have a special place in my heart.
Subway Ads
Most unintentionally happy depiction of tragedy.
American Airlines
Most casually sexist advertising anachronism.
Become A Doctor For 35k
Most likely path to a malpractice suit.
Moving Company
Most likely to end up in a Moving For Dummies book.
Mail Pouch
Most substantial meaning change from ad defacement.
Staples Data Backup
Most ironically useless product.
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