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The Media That Stole Christmakuh

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I don’t know if any of you have noticed or not, but the holidays are here! Tonight is the first night Hannukah and I will be attending a Hannukah dinner. [...]

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Dec 11, 2009 | Leave a response

Does This Make My Butt Look Big?

Does This Make My Butt Look Big?

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Ladies, you know what it’s like to finish a big dinner (Thanksgiving dinner, anyone?) where you had no mercy on your body and inhaled almost everything on the table. Your [...]

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Nov 30, 2009 | Leave a response

The United Entities of BU

The United Entities of BU

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Many students were surprised to come back to campus this September and find large, lit up, red pillar-like figures pointing out campus destinations. The purpose of these incredibly high-budgeted pillars [...]

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Nov 16, 2009 | 1 Response

The Droid Does…Help A Little

The Droid Does…Help A Little

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I know, I know. With all the talk about the Droid vs. the iPhone, I’m sure you’re all sick of hearing about it. But what kind of advertising columnist would [...]

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Nov 9, 2009 | 1 Response

Beer Me: The Beer in Your Hand Matters

Beer Me: The Beer in Your Hand Matters

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As if there wasn’t enough to worry about when going out on the weekends. According to an article on Adage.com, studies have shown that beer preferences have a correlation to [...]

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Nov 2, 2009 | Leave a response

Atheism: Redefined?

Atheism: Redefined?

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On Monday, October 26, 2009, twelve New York City subway stations will adorn several advertisements touting the headline, “A million New Yorkers are Good Without God. Are you?” These ads, [...]

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Oct 25, 2009 | 1 Response

49th Annual Hatch Awards Celebrate Excellence Among Clutter

49th Annual Hatch Awards Celebrate Excellence Among Clutter

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Melody Tran gives the low-down on the local advertising agencies who are making a big splash in the media world.

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Oct 19, 2009 | 2 Responses

Disney Takes ‘Brand Experience’ to a Whole New Level

Disney Takes ‘Brand Experience’ to a Whole New Level

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Disney has always been at the top of its game. With its incredibly successful theme parks, films, cruises, television channel, and celebrities, the company has captured the hearts of not [...]

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Oct 16, 2009 | Leave a response

Twitter Selling Out?

Twitter Selling Out?

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It doesn’t need to be said, but I’m going to say it anyway: cyberspace is the new hang-out for consumer audiences. It’s where everyone and their six hundred best friends [...]

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Oct 5, 2009 | 1 Response