‘Black Ops Advertising’ Dissects the Rise of Media Manipulation for Corporate Profit

By Mara Einstein Oct 4, 2016 The currency of maximum importance in our digital world is personal data, personal relationships and our very identities. The currency of maximum importance in our digital world is personal data, personal relationships and our very identities. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Tide To Go Ad Has a Little Clean Fun at Kim Davis’ Expense

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2015 Well, that was fast. Director Mark Nickelsburg has made mirth out of cultural conflict by spoofing the controversy over Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis' recent refusal to issue gay marriage licenses. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Marijuana Commercial Airs on National Television

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Mar 5, 2014 Breaking a barrier for the legal pot industry, this ad for Marijuana Doctors.com "appeared on Fox, CNN, ESPN, Comedy Central, AMC, and Discovery," The Verge reports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Christmas Wish List

Luojie, Cagle Cartoons, China Daily, China Dec 26, 2013 Dig deeper

Santa Intrudes on Baby Jesus

Angel Boligan, Cagle Cartoons, El Universal, Mexico City Dec 25, 2013 Dig deeper

Beastie Boys ‘Impressed’ by Viral ‘Girls’ Video, but Want It Taken Down

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 26, 2013 A feministy commercial for a toy line that encourages young girls to play like engineers, and not princesses, may have to come down. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jean-Claude Van Damme Stars in the Most Amazing Commercial Ever

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 19, 2013 Sometimes we have to take a break from politics and social justice to marvel at what humans can achieve when they really want to sell something. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tea Party Father, Massachusetts Liberal Son For Congress

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 18, 2013 Here's a cute ad from an openly gay Massachusetts liberal candidate for Congress whose dad describes himself as a member of the tea party. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

But I Wanted a Pair of Transgenically Manufactured Sneakers!

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 8, 2013 For seven months, a group of well-heeled tricksters posed as a shoe wear company to spark a debate about the exploitation of genetically modified animals for commercial consumption. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senator Demands Federal Pot Plan, Norquist Makes Insane Prediction, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 14, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a GOP contender for a top Cabinet post in the Obama administration and why Michigan Republicans should have taken a closer look at the right-to-work legislation they passed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘The Dictator’ Meets the Super Bowl

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2012 Say what you will about Sacha Baron Cohen's ribald and untoward brand of comedy, but he has at least one thing going for him in his latest big-screen venture, "The Dictator": good timing. Speaking of which, here's a glimpse of what Super Bowl ad-watchers will see from Baron Cohen's camp this Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Plays Defense With First Commercial

Staff / Truthdig Jan 19, 2012 The Obama campaign will begin airing its first commercial Thursday, and the first words on screen are "Secretive oil billionaires attacking President Obama." The ad responds to charges leveled by Americans for Prosperity, a front group for the conservative Koch brothers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )