By Krissy Goelz (@krisgoelz)
Twenty years ago, a Robitussin commercial called “Dr. Mom” was a sexist, ham-handed parody of family division of labor. It’s even a bit worse for wear when you watch it now – really, what ad exec ever thought it was funny? But in addition to giving us a view into the differences [...]
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By Guy Mastrion (@gmastrion)
I’m going to speak heresy as an advertising creative director, specifically one working in healthcare. I’m coming to the belief that the FDA should put an end to branded TV commercials for pharma products.
Why?
Because I believe we’ve all been lulled into a healthcare coma by unimaginative, often nonsensical commercials attempting to communicate [...]
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