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Emerald Nuts Releases New Commercials
Emerald Nuts has released its first commercials since the death of spokesman Robert Goulet.
Emerald Nuts has released its first commercials since the death of spokesman Robert Goulet.
Applebee’s Switches Agencies, Gets Bought
Applebee's moves its $175 million account just in time for the company to get bought.
Applebee's moves its $175 million account just in time for the company to get bought.
Kellogg To Make Food Healthier or Drop Ads
Kellogg has avoided a lawsuit by agreeing to make changes to some of its unhealthy foods or stop advertising those products to children.
Kellogg has avoided a lawsuit by agreeing to make changes to some of its unhealthy foods or stop advertising those products to children.
McDonald’s Rap on YouTube Catches Agency’s Attention
A McDonald's rap video on YouTube has caught the attention of the fast food company's ad agency.
A McDonald's rap video on YouTube has caught the attention of the fast food company's ad agency.
Slim-Fast Signs Rachel Hunter
Model Rachel Hunter has signed with Slim-Fast to be the new face of the weight loss products.
Model Rachel Hunter has signed with Slim-Fast to be the new face of the weight loss products.
Hormel Sues Campbell’s Over Advertising
Hormel says Campbell's shouldn't call its Chunky Fully Loaded soup a "stew" and has filed a lawsuit to stop the company from advertising it.
Hormel says Campbell's shouldn't call its Chunky Fully Loaded soup a "stew" and has filed a lawsuit to stop the company from advertising it.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets His Own Candy Bar
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., is getting a Big Mo', his own candy bar.
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., is getting a Big Mo', his own candy bar.
Arby's and NBC Market to Your Lunch Break
Fast food meets TV in an online venture that gives workers on their lunch break a daily show to watch from their desks.
Fast food meets TV in an online venture that gives workers on their lunch break a daily show to watch from their desks.
KFC Uses Consumer Videos for New Ad
Kentucky Fried Chicken uses consumer-generated videos posted online to create a new commercial.
Kentucky Fried Chicken uses consumer-generated videos posted online to create a new commercial.
Snickers Commercial Pulled After Complaints
Two organizations say the Snickers ad that debuted during Super Bowl XLI is offensive. Now that commercial has been pulled from the air.
Two organizations say the Snickers ad that debuted during Super Bowl XLI is offensive. Now that commercial has been pulled from the air.
Quirky Sara Lee Commercials: Gross or Delicious?
Do you like to celebrating "The Joy of Eating?" by watching other people eat. You decide if the Sara Lee commercials are gross or delicious.
Do you like to celebrating "The Joy of Eating?" by watching other people eat. You decide if the Sara Lee commercials are gross or delicious.
GM Puts Hummers in Happy Meals
GM has signed a deal with McDonald's to promote the Hummer through Happy Meals.
GM has signed a deal with McDonald's to promote the Hummer through Happy Meals.
Denny's Trades Employees for Customers
Denny's is trading its employees for customers in a $70 million ad campaign.
Denny's is trading its employees for customers in a $70 million ad campaign.
Quiznos Baby Bob Unemployed
Quiznos is moving in a new direction with its ad campaign and Baby Bob isn't a part of the plan.
Quiznos is moving in a new direction with its ad campaign and Baby Bob isn't a part of the plan.
Marketers Find Success with 100 Calorie Packs
Marketers are finding success with 100 calorie snack packs.
Marketers are finding success with 100 calorie snack packs.
Long John Silver's Wants Powerball Winner
Long John Silver's put an offer on the table to the owner of the sole winning Powerball ticket. But there isn't one winner. There are eight.
Long John Silver's put an offer on the table to the owner of the sole winning Powerball ticket. But there isn't one winner. There are eight.
Burger King Puts On a Peep Show
A new commercial airing in the U.K. makes the king look creepier than ever.
A new commercial airing in the U.K. makes the king look creepier than ever.
KFC Ready for Bird Flu
KFC is shooting TV commercials to put consumers at ease over its chicken in case there's a bird flu outbreak.
KFC is shooting TV commercials to put consumers at ease over its chicken in case there's a bird flu outbreak.
M&M's Get Bigger to Entice Adults
Admit it. The only reason you haven't been eating M&M's lately is because they're too small. Good news from Mars Incorporated.
Admit it. The only reason you haven't been eating M&M's lately is because they're too small. Good news from Mars Incorporated.
McDonald's to Make Uniforms More Street Friendly
Fast food chain McDonald's wants street-savvy uniforms and three hot names are being considered to help make the $80 million changes.
Fast food chain McDonald's wants street-savvy uniforms and three hot names are being considered to help make the $80 million changes.
Subway Drops Free Sandwich Promotion
Subway says counterfeiters are the cause for the long-running free sandwich promotion to be cancelled.
Subway says counterfeiters are the cause for the long-running free sandwich promotion to be cancelled.
Parental Group to Protest Paris Hilton Commercial
A parental group plans to protest the controversial Carl's Jr. commercial featuring Paris Hilton, saying the ad is "soft-core porn."
A parental group plans to protest the controversial Carl's Jr. commercial featuring Paris Hilton, saying the ad is "soft-core porn."
Voice of Tony the Tiger Dies
Thurl Ravenscroft, the voice of Tony the Tiger for more than 50 years, has died of prostate cancer.
Thurl Ravenscroft, the voice of Tony the Tiger for more than 50 years, has died of prostate cancer.
McNabb Gets New Co-Star for Campbell's Commercials
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is getting a new sidekick for his next round of Campbell's Chunky Soup commercials. But what about his mom?
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is getting a new sidekick for his next round of Campbell's Chunky Soup commercials. But what about his mom?
Paris Hilton's Controversial New Commercial
Paris Hilton's racy new ad for Carl's Jr. may never make it to the airwaves.
Paris Hilton's racy new ad for Carl's Jr. may never make it to the airwaves.
The Colonel Gets a Makeover
KFC is updating its look and that includes an all new look for The Colonel.
KFC is updating its look and that includes an all new look for The Colonel.
Burger King Markets New Breakfast Sandwich to Young Adults
BK's going after young males 16 to 24 with its new Enormous Omelet Sandwich.
BK's going after young males 16 to 24 with its new Enormous Omelet Sandwich.
Reader Finds BK Commercial Rotten
Like the new Burger King commercial featuring Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish? One reader is outraged.
Like the new Burger King commercial featuring Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish? One reader is outraged.
Yes, That's Hootie Crooning for Burger King
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.
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.
The Apprentice and Burger King Team Up for Third Season Kickoff
The Apprentice and Burger King have joined in a promotion deal that have Donald Trump pitching a special Apprentice burger.
The Apprentice and Burger King have joined in a promotion deal that have Donald Trump pitching a special Apprentice burger.
Wendy's Drops Mr. Wendy
Wendy's cancels the Mr. Wendy campaign and Burger King could learn a lesson from the decision.
Wendy's cancels the Mr. Wendy campaign and Burger King could learn a lesson from the decision.
Better Pizza? Bigger Lawsuit.
Papa John's claims to have better ingredients and a better pizza. But Pizza Hut feels differently and filed a false advertising lawsuit against its competitor. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ended that case. And one company was shocked by the results.
Papa John's claims to have better ingredients and a better pizza. But Pizza Hut feels differently and filed a false advertising lawsuit against its competitor. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ended that case. And one company was shocked by the results.
Chick-fil-A's Year Long Promotion
Chick-fil-A's bringing back their calendars for another year with the cows from the "Eat mor chikin" campaign as the stars.
Chick-fil-A's bringing back their calendars for another year with the cows from the "Eat mor chikin" campaign as the stars.
Subway Changes Track to Fight Childhood Obesity
Three children will join Jared Fogle in a new F.R.E.S.H. Steps campaign to raise awareness of childhood obesity.
Three children will join Jared Fogle in a new F.R.E.S.H. Steps campaign to raise awareness of childhood obesity.
All-You-Can-Eat Promotions Leave Red Lobster Feeling Empty
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat promotions brought the customers in but cut the restaurant's profits.
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat promotions brought the customers in but cut the restaurant's profits.
Goldfish Trim Fat
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish will join the brands giving into the marketing health care craze.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish will join the brands giving into the marketing health care craze.
High School Girl Asked to Quit Hooters Job
A high school senior wanted to learn how Hooters advertises and instead found the school board insisting she quit her job.
A high school senior wanted to learn how Hooters advertises and instead found the school board insisting she quit her job.
Pamela Anderson Urges KFC Boycott
KFC has been the ongoing target of allegations of mistreatment of chickens. Now Pamela Anderson is voicing her opinion on the subject.
KFC has been the ongoing target of allegations of mistreatment of chickens. Now Pamela Anderson is voicing her opinion on the subject.
Free Shrimp!
If there's an ocean on Mars, you could get your very own free shrimp.
If there's an ocean on Mars, you could get your very own free shrimp.
McDonald's Ads Fall Flat
The launch of a new tag line and a $6 million deal with singer Justin Timberlake didn't stop the McDonald's ad campaign from falling flat.
The launch of a new tag line and a $6 million deal with singer Justin Timberlake didn't stop the McDonald's ad campaign from falling flat.
A Pizza Campaign With Everything On It
Pizza Hut's topping themself with a $50 million Super Bowl game plan.
Pizza Hut's topping themself with a $50 million Super Bowl game plan.
KFC Asks Consumers to Play Ad Agency
KFC kicks off a promotion that allows you to create your own commercial and take home $10,000.
KFC kicks off a promotion that allows you to create your own commercial and take home $10,000.
Justin Timberlake the New Ronald McDonald
Justin Timberlake signed a $6 million deal to help promote the new "I'm Lovin' It" tag line.
Justin Timberlake signed a $6 million deal to help promote the new "I'm Lovin' It" tag line.
Anti-KFC Billboard Goes Up
A bloody billboard rejected in cities across the U.S. ended up in an unlikely place: Montgomery, Alabama.
A bloody billboard rejected in cities across the U.S. ended up in an unlikely place: Montgomery, Alabama.
Applebee's Partners with Weight Watchers
A new report shows 75 percent of adults are watching what they eat. And that has Applebee's partnering with Weight Watchers to bring customers low-calorie menu items.
A new report shows 75 percent of adults are watching what they eat. And that has Applebee's partnering with Weight Watchers to bring customers low-calorie menu items.
PETA Sues KFC
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sues Yum Foods, citing untrue and misleading statements in advertising over KFC's treatment of chickens.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sues Yum Foods, citing untrue and misleading statements in advertising over KFC's treatment of chickens.
Do I Look Fat?
Kraft Foods takes another look at its advertising and marketing efforts towards childrens as part of an anti-obesity campaign.
Kraft Foods takes another look at its advertising and marketing efforts towards childrens as part of an anti-obesity campaign.
Taco Bell Hits the Airwaves
Taco Bell is launching a new Chicken Caesar Grilled Stuft Burrito along with a new commercial.
Taco Bell is launching a new Chicken Caesar Grilled Stuft Burrito along with a new commercial.
Dunkin' Donuts Opens 100th Store in Joint Venture
The partnership between Dunkin' Donuts and Stop and Shop Supermarket Company is paying off for the donut chain.
The partnership between Dunkin' Donuts and Stop and Shop Supermarket Company is paying off for the donut chain.
The New Taste of LifeSavers
Three of your favorite flavors are out and three different flavors are in. A major Web promotion allowed visitors to cast their vote for the final picks.
Three of your favorite flavors are out and three different flavors are in. A major Web promotion allowed visitors to cast their vote for the final picks.
Justin Timberlake the New Ronald McDonald
Justin Timberlake signed a $6 million deal to help promote the new "I'm Lovin' It" tag line.
Justin Timberlake signed a $6 million deal to help promote the new "I'm Lovin' It" tag line.
"Sizzle & Stir"ring It Up
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.
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.
New Zealand Pizza Restaurant Targets President Bush
A New Zealand pizza restaurant is making use of the company name by targeting President Bush in its outdoor advertising.
A New Zealand pizza restaurant is making use of the company name by targeting President Bush in its outdoor advertising.
Nissin Ramen Noodles to Launch Into Space for New Ad
Nissin Food Products will shoot a commercial at the International Space Station to cross-promote the ramen noodles as well as the Japanese space program.
Nissin Food Products will shoot a commercial at the International Space Station to cross-promote the ramen noodles as well as the Japanese space program.