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The lens of reality TV is focusing on advertising in a new AMC show called “The Pitch.” And although all involved say the connection to Mad Men is purely a coincidence, it seems like a smart move on AMCs part to capitalize on the success and intrigue of advertising. But will it work?

From the start, this 2nd episode of The Pitch felt very different than the first episode. Being reality TV, you can’t trust what you see; only what you believe. And I believe that some clever editing created a much larger story of conflict and desperation than was actually true. I’ll never know, but unless you work for either of the two...

Model Rachel Hunter has signed with Slim-Fast to be the new face of the weight loss products.

Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher is being sued for millions of dollars over one of her endorsement deals.

A $5 million ad campaign wants you to smell like Paris Hilton's Can Can.

The writers strike is giving FOX the opportunity to cash in on American Idol's success and sponsors are willing to pay the price.

Nicole Kidman has signed a deal with Nintendo to train her brain.

Model and actress Rachel Hunter teams with Slim-Fast to shed some pounds for the weight loss products company.

Actress Nicole Kidman signs on for Nintendo's Brain Training software series.

Fast food meets TV in an online venture that gives workers on their lunch break a daily show to watch from their desks.

Fans start a marketing campaign to save the CBS show Jericho...and succeed.

Cameron Diaz's "Fiona" character from Shrek the Third has a new endorsement deal for HP.

The Oscar-winning actress is being sued for allegedly violating the contract terms of her endorsement deal.

Guitarist Slash is appearing in a new promo for VW. The campaign will also include musician John Mayer and actor Christopher Guest.

Will Ferrell's Talladega Nights is a big hit for brands used as product placement.

HP is the star in Jessica Simpson's new music video. The product placement deal features many HP products in the four minute video.

Nissan has pulled its commercial in New Zealand featuring Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall.

Actress and singer Lindsay Lohan is the new face behind Proactiv Solution.

Will Ferrell will take on the role of celebrity endorser to promote his movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Sprint Vision.

American Idol winner Taylor Hicks has landed a deal with Ford Motor Company. Hicks will sing and dance in new commercials to promote the "Drive on Us" year-end sales event.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's baby received a big box of baby clothes in Africa. A PR firm says it scored success when the first baby pictures of Shiloh featured the baby in the clothes they sent.

Britney Spears has trademarked her baby's name in hopes of introducing a new kids line of clothing.

The new Disney/Pixar film Cars has more than 350 product tie-ins using with every company from State Farm Insurance to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Ford is launching a new tagline with a new spokesperson: American Idol's Kelly Clarkson.

TBS is taking an eye-catching approach to promote a weekend Lord of the Rings airing.

Chevy and The Apprentice have teamed up to cross-promote the 2007 Tahoe. They want you to create a commercial for them.

Cable channel USA wants you to show them your character in their expanded "Characters Welcome" campaign.

Director M. Night Shyamalan made a two-minute commercial appearance during the Oscars for American Express.

ABC is sold out of ad space for the 2006 Oscars. Despite being down in viewers last year, the price tag for a 30-second commercial went up.

The new animated movie, Curious George, is generating buzz with the use of product placement.

Bestselling author James Frey's publisher is buying ads to combat the PR disaster it has faced after the writer's memoir turned out to be more fiction than fact.

Lifetime Entertainment Services is taking aim at EchoStar to encourage subscribers to ditch the dish.

Sony Pictures has announced the finalists for its "Silent Hill" movie promotion.

AOL is bringing back 100 classic TV shows and making them Webcasts with four :15 commercials in each episode.

Want to watch your favorite shows without the commercial interruptions? Willing to pay 99 cents per episode? Then the networks have a deal for you.

Pamela Anderson is featured in new ads for PETA on phone cards.

Three companies have ended their endorsement deals with Kate Moss after a British tabloid publishes a photo of her snorting cocaine.

Can't get enough of Paris Hilton? Travel to Germany where she's selling online yellow pages in her own unique way.

Rapper 50 Cent is entering the world of celebrity endorsements. And the timing couldn't be better for him.

Russell Crowe's movie, Cinderella Man, is so good, you won't want your money back. At least, that's what AMC Theatres is hoping.

It's Hardee's turn to use the Paris Hilton commercial, as the Carl's Jr. campaign comes to an end.

A parental group plans to protest the controversial Carl's Jr. commercial featuring Paris Hilton, saying the ad is "soft-core porn."

Gwyneth Paltrow has signed a new endorsement deal with Estee Lauder, even though the star admits she's not much of a makeup fan.

Who could predict the latest product to be tied in with American Idol?

Controversial lyrics and a failed cross-promotion deal have left Starbucks closing its doors on The Boss.

Elvis Presley's Graceland will get new exposure through two :30 commercials.

XM Satellite Radio and AOL will team up to cross-promote each other's brands.

The Gap signed Sarah Jessica Parker to a multi-season deal in 2004 but has already replaced her with someone else.

The Apprentice's product placement deals have resulted in a big lawsuit between two companies.

Your eyes didn't deceive you. That really is Darius Rucker, lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish belting out a tune in a cowboy suit for Burger King.

ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences continued to tighten the belt on advertisers during this year's Oscars.

The Apprentice and Burger King have joined in a promotion deal that have Donald Trump pitching a special Apprentice burger.

Take a look at what the execs have to say about big promotions like Oprah's Pontiac giveaway and Sirius/Howard Stern's massive promotion.

The Apprentice will set sail on a new voyage that puts fans in touch with some of the shows previous contestants.

Madonna has inked a deal with Donatella Versace for a spring-summer 2005 ad campaign.

Fox's hit "The O.C." has introduced a term that's bringing big bucks and more variations on the holiday season.

CNN has launched a new ad campaign and the ads use the talent to poke fun at themselves.

Ad guru Donny Deutsch will get even more exposure as his show expands to five days a week.

Viacom has reached a settlement with federal regulators regarding several acts deemed indecent. The fine does not include the Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident, which is being fought separately.

Howard Stern has been very vocal about his move to Sirius Satellite Radio. His first publicity stunt to promote the new gig drew a crowd of fans and a media circus.

The "Dazed and Confused" star is gearing up for a new gig with Stetson.

Madonna could team up with Donatella Versace...but only if the price is right.

After walking off the Saturday Night Live stage when her own recorded vocals began playing, Ashlee Simpson is now facing the music with a little spin from the PR department.

The Family Friendly Programming Forum believed the new animated series "Father of the Pride" would be appropriate for younger viewers. After seeing the show, they've decided to pull their $50,000 in advertising.

Singer Beyonce Knowles will take home close to $5 million in a new deal with L'Oreal.

Chrysler says NBC's second season price tag is way too much money.

The Academy Awards issues a new rule banning negative ads.

An alleged expose of director M. Night Shyamalan turns out to be a publicity stunt.

Long inks a three year deal with General Motors and Chevrolet.

The Virgin Mobile ad is too "Dirrty" for the U.S.

The "Sex and the City" star joins the ranks of a long line of celebrities fronting the retailer.

Soccer star David Beckham scores an impressive endorsement deal with Gillette.

"Friends" rakes in $2 million for a :30 commercial to air during the show's finale.

Donald Trump didn't hire Kwame Jackson but there are plenty of job offers on the contestant's plate.

Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth made quite an impression on "The Apprentice." Clairol took notice and consumers say if the hair care company uses her in Herbal Essence commercials then they're not buying.

A boy singing Eminem's "Lose Yourself" has resulted in a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Sponsorships and endorsements for Michael Jackson could be a distant memory for the pop star.

Actress Jan Miner has died. She portrayed Palmolive's Madge for 27 years.

Ad agency warns Meredith Broadcasting Group that commercial time won't be paid for if the Time Machine is used.

New TV shows are taking advantage of product placement to help pay for expenses. Find out who's cashing in on the extra exposure.

When network affiliates use a time machine to squeeze in extra ads, it's highly frowned upon. But is it ethical or cheating?

Another round of Big Brother is underway. But is CBS playing the advertising game to its advantage?

Stars of yesterday are making their way back on the air. They're featured in a new ad campaign that has the advertising industry taking notice.

Two shows. One night. Millions of dollars in advertising. Just who will win the ultimate immunity challenge?

Beyoncé and Britney are out and "It's the Cola" is in.

After national advertisers threatened to pull their ads, CBS pulls the controversial Regan miniseries.

Newspapers are seeing a decrease in the number of movies advertised. Internet spending for movie advertisers is up.

"Friends" has broken its own record with the highest price tag for a :30 commercial.

Advertisers decide to stay with "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," despite star John Ritter's death.

Martha Stewart's attorneys have filed a motion to have two sets of charges dropped against her. She's already seeing a decrease in advertisers for "Martha Stewart Living" that could have a long-term effect on the publication.

KFC has been the ongoing target of allegations of mistreatment of chickens. Now Pamela Anderson is voicing her opinion on the subject.

Amid Martha Stewart legal troubles, advertisers are pulling out of "Martha Stewart Living." The magazine is losing major ad dollars quickly.

Turner Broadcasting wants $50 million from a major sponsor and another $30 million from three other sponsors to get in on "Sex and the City" syndication.

Justin Timberlake signed a $6 million deal to help promote the new "I'm Lovin' It" tag line.

Home Depot is taking over the Lowe's sponsorship of "Trading Spaces." Lowe's decided not to renew its contract after three years of sponsoring the show.

"WKRP in Cincinnati" star Gordan Jump has retired as the Maytag Man. His replacement is Hardy Rawls.

Fran Drescher and her famous "The Nanny" laugh will be seen in new Old Navy ads.

Comedian, actor and pitchman Bob Hope passed away but his legend lives on. Take a look at some of the products he promoted over the 100 years of his life.

A new reality show could be coming your way from Classmates.com. Sponsors are signing up to help pay for the show's production costs.

Spike Lee puts an end to his SpikeTV lawsuit with a settlement.

It may sound like a really bad joke but it's not. Madonna has signed a deal to star in Gap commercials along with Missy Elliott.

A Supreme Court Judge says Spike Lee will have to put up an additional $2 million bond to pursue his case.

Regal wants compensation for displaying a special Lara Croft and Jeep Wrangler promotion in its 47 movie theaters.

The son of big band musician Spike Jones says Spike Lee shouldn't stop SpikeTV name change for Viacom.

AT&T Wireless and Chrysler Group are hoping to capitalize on the Lara Croft craze.

Spike Lee wins a temporary injunction over Viacom's SpikeTV name change.

After just one year fronting Chrysler, ads featuring Celine Dion and her voice have been pulled.

Tired of seeing Lee Iacocca with actor Jason Alexander? Iacocca's got a new co-star and the pairing may surprise you.