How We Were Blind-Folded and BRANDED (and what’s being done about it)

Experts say the style of ads and branding we see today has, in the past few decades, developed into a well-oiled marketing machine that some should take offense to. Full Story »

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Dec. 3, 2008

If the facts cited had links or references, this would be a terrific piece. As it is, it's an opinion piece without much to back it.

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Ron Pulcini
by Ron Pulcini - Dec. 3, 2008

I like Novak's blog site more than her article. Dates cited are all over without proving the trend she purports to bring to our attention. Might have begun the piece with the TVs being pulled from the taxis…

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candice c novak
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by candice c novak - Dec. 2, 2008

The rise of anti-branding is not often covered in the mainstream media -- which is corporate-owned. This article reveals the evolution of ads in the U.S. and how its growth and proliferation has become an issue among concerned citizens and advocacy groups.

Now consumers have to work hard at avoiding over-branding. Tilford, who has a young daughter, said “you can chose to buy Little Dora pampers,” which are cheaper than ... More »

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