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Chemistry.com Goes After eHarmony

Monday April 30, 2007
Dating Web site Chemistry.com is going after competitor eHarmony.com in a $10 million ad campaign debuting this week. The campaign uses "rejected" eHarmony clients with lines like "We don't know ... Read More

Creating Instant Writing Samples

Friday April 27, 2007
Need writing samples for your advertising portfolio? SPEC ADS are a great way to show a potential client or employer your copywriting talent. Land the job by using these tips ... Read More

How to Land an Interview with an Ad Agency

Wednesday April 25, 2007
Whether you're pursuing an advertising agency position as an account executive or a copywriter, you have to land that face-to-face interview before you can get the job. Help increase your ... Read More

BP Ad Campaign 'A Little Better'

Tuesday April 24, 2007
What do you expect from your gas station? BP says customers have "very low expectations" and that's why the company launched its "A Little Better" ad campaign. Press ... Read More

ad:tech Holds San Francisco Conference

Thursday April 19, 2007
Interactive media conference ad:tech will be in San Francisco for a three day event April 24-26. The conference will focus on "content explosion between channels, devices, brands and consumers." More Info: ... Read More

10 Ways to Get a Job at an Ad Agency

Wednesday April 18, 2007
Don't just dream of working with the big boys at an ad agency. Do something about it. These tips can help you get a job at an ad agency.

Ford Breaks New Edge Commercials

Tuesday April 17, 2007
Ford Motor Company has teamed with writer and director David Mamet for two new Edge commercials. The ads for the crossover will debut during American Idol Tuesday April 17. Press Release: ... Read More

Sales Letter Copy Secrets

Tuesday April 17, 2007
Write sales letters that sell products and services simply by using psychological triggers and even the blunt truth to gain customers.

Before You Buy a Television Commercial Package

Friday April 13, 2007
Ready to get a commercial produced? Who will shoot the video? Write the copy? How will you get it on the air? Find out what you need to know before ... Read More

Bartles & Jaymes Duo to Make a Comeback

Tuesday April 10, 2007
Icons Frank and Ed, who pitched Bartles & Jaymes Wine Coolers in the 80s, are going back to work in a new ad campaign. The brand is targeting women in ... Read More

Five Essentials for Planning an Effective Brochure

Monday April 9, 2007
Before you tackle writing a brochure, you've got to thoroughly plan it out. These five essentials show you exactly what you need to do first.

Uncle Ben Icon Gets a Makeover

Friday April 6, 2007
Uncle Ben is stepping off the rice box for a new print and online campaign. Omnicom's TBWA/Chiat/Day has created a campaign that will have Uncle Ben starring as an executive ... Read More

Virginia Man Becomes New Maytag Man

Wednesday April 4, 2007
Clay Jackson, of Richmond, Virginia, has been selected out of 1,500 people to become the new Maytag man. Maytag held a national search for the advertising icon who fronts the ... Read More

Advertising Awards

Tuesday April 3, 2007
Creatives work in advertising for the thrill of creating the next big campaign. But there's also a nice little reward when your work is recognized as one of the greats. ... Read More

FTC May Crack Down on Celebrity Endorsements

Monday April 2, 2007
Celebrities making weight loss claims, raving about brands on talk shows and glowing about other products may have new rules to follow. The Federal Trade Commission is considering a move ... Read More
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