I want U 2 B outraged: 2010

The expensive one:
http://attitude.adforum.com/top5/2010/04/07/nike-football-rewrite-the-rules-of-speed-wieden-kennedy/

The creepy one:
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/tiger-woods-ad-released-day-masters-nike-commercial/story?id=10318180

Monday, April 5, 2010

Two 'interviews' pulled for Palin's first Fox show

MediaLife.com reports: http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Cable_20/Big_stink_over_Palin_s_Fox_News_special.asp

Study: 52% of bloggers consider themselves journalists

The implications? http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/01/study-52-percent-of-bloggers-consider-themselves-journalists/

French game shows unethical side

Torture! Ethics! Read the story: http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/04/05/milgram-tv/

Groups address Internet censorship

http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/04/05/internet-censorship/

Social media and bullying become ethical/legal issue

Ethics Newsline reports: http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/04/05/infrastructure-of-harassment/
Student charged in suicide: http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/04/05/students-bullying/

Unpaid internships may be illegal, reports NYT

See the April 2, 2010, story at
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/03/business/03intern.html?scp=1&sq=%22unpaid%20internships%22&st=cse

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

ESPN to track ads

Variety reports: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118016786.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&ref=bd_tv

CBS passes on Tiger interview

The New York Times reports: http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/22/why-cbs-said-no-to-tiger-woods-interview/

TV show based on The Onion newspaper to debut

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/scholarly_pursuits/the_onion_news_network_is_becoming_a_tv_show_155897.asp

NFL advertising: Under your feet

Media Life Magazine gives us the info: http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Alternative_media_43/Message_right_under_your_feet_Go_NFL.asp

Network film called documentary

George Clooney's journalist dad weighs in: http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/events/clooney_campbell_and_peterson_network_over_network__156046.asp

Monday, March 22, 2010

PR strategies "heathwash" sodas

PR Watch reports: http://www.prwatch.org/node/8934

Little Einstein does not help toddlers, study shows

Disney in trouble: See PR Watch report:
http://www.prwatch.org/node/8938

PR strategies lead students into debt

PR Watch tells us how:
http://www.prwatch.org/node/8943

Where does our news come from?

An Australian study shows that more than 50 percent of the news is generated by press releases:
http://www.prwatch.org/node/8956

Unique advertising for low-cost ticket broker

Look for the purple shirts!
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Alternative_media_43/Suckers_I_m_flying_on_the_cheap.asp

My mom's on Facebook! Oh, no

A hair band laments:
http://www.adrants.com/2010/03/your-mom-is-on-facebook.php

Sunday, March 21, 2010

What you do in a college classroom may matter!

A college student in Hawaii is mad about the way he was "portrayed." See what you think.

http://www.splc.org/wordpress/?p=532

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Toyota Suppliers Raided by FBI, Maybe Now They'll Stop Advertising

Bloggers Are Predominantly Male, College-Educated, Lazy

Jon Stewart on Glenn Beck

See the clip: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2010/02/23/daily_show_beck/index.html?source=newsletter

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Social media use up with advertisiers

The New York Times ad columnist explains:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/business/media/22adnewsletter1.html?8ad&emc=seiaa1

Marketing at fault for luge track

Read about it here:
http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/02/22/luge-track/

Tiger Woods' apology: Should we be empathetic?

An ethics institute weighs in:
http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/02/22/tiger-apology/

Another point of view from MediaLife:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Sports_TV_52/Tiger_tiger_burning_bright_if_less_so.asp

Toyota To Dealers: Don't Hire Your Own PR Firm

InfoWorld Columnist Fired After Creating Fake CTO

Great experience for NYU journalism students

Thanks to the New York Times, NYU j-school students get to do some reporting:
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/new_media/the_new_york_times_expands_into_the_east_village_thanks_to_nyu_students_152816.asp

More details on Kim K.'s PR show

Shared by a former JMC 485 student who knew I would be outraged!

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978060489&grpId=3659174697243100&nav=Groupspace

Twitter stats 4 U

The news is shared by mediabistro.com:
http://www.mediabistro.com/baynewser/twitter/twitter_tops_50_million_tweets_per_day_152832.asp

Copper Mountain continues its ad campaign with this 'hot' one

To view: http://www.adgabber.com/video/copper-mountains-mountains-are

Remember the spoof 'Network'?

A Canadian TV show takes us to car accidents and autopsies--complete with a Web site.
http://autotopsy.ca/

Go Daddy holds a contest

GoDaddy.com wants to see what the public might do with a GoDaddy ad. Here's the hype:
http://videos.godaddy.com/super-bowl-video-contest.aspx?ci=17957

Socially responsible ad or not?

From the UK: Abusive teenage relationships ad spot
http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2010/02/kid-cant-stop-himself-in-uk-teen-abuse-ad.html

Friday, February 19, 2010

F.C.C. Inquiry for ‘Our Little Genius,’ Planned Fox Game Show - NYTimes.com

Monday, February 15, 2010

Young German book "author" admits plagiarism

http://www.ejc.net/media_news/young_german_author_climbs_bestseller_list_despite_plagiarism_claims/.

Toyota Digs Itself A Deeper Hole With Avalon Singers - AdGabber

Toyota Digs Itself A Deeper Hole With Avalon Singers - AdGabber

Watch and see what you think!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Crank caller gets through on CNN

Read all about it--listen, too:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/prank_call_makes_it_on_air_at_cnn_151712.asp

Ads on magazine covers won't go away

Update from AdAge: http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=142035

Listeners become the DJs

New concept for radio: Media Life reports:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Radio_46/Music_radio_where_listeners_are_the_DJs.asp

First Pepsi, now Coke: Ad similarity or not?

Check it out here: http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/news/cocacola_claims_ad_similarities_are_unintended_coincidental_151872.asp

J-schoolers are clueless, newspaper expert says

And teachers may be to blame!
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlLA/newspaper_deathwatch/sure_jschoolers_can_write_but_can_they_handle_their_biznass_151839.asp

TV programming: Which shows will survive?

Variety explains the wacky world of renewing TV shows in 2010:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118015115.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&ref=bd_tv

Kim Kardashian to produce PR documentary

Kardashian's documentarty to highlight "spinning."

http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/pop_culture/kim_kardashian_producing_pr_documentary_the_spindustry_151789.asp

Airing luger accident criticized

Ethics guru Bob Steele weighs in:

http://www.depauw.edu/news/?id=24840

http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/02/13/nbc-other-networks-draw-criticism-for-airing-grisly-video-of-lugers-death-at-olympics-90190/

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Gawker shows us what was cut from the Stewar-O'Reilly interview

Last week's airing:
http://gawker.com/5465299/im-not-saying-your-mothers-a-whore-how-fox-news-censored-jon-stewarts-showdown-with-bill-oreilly?skyline=true&s=i

RTDNA adds guidelines to its code

http://broadcastengineering.com/news/rtdna-publishes-new-ethical-guidelines-social-media-blogging-0205/

Domestic Robocop

See our future here: http://www.adrants.com/2010/02/the-future-of-marketing-idiocracy-meets.php

What does CBS really stand for?

Let this group tell you--and it's not flattering:
http://www.adrants.com/2010/02/cbs-stands-for-corporate-bull-shit.php
Thanks again, Adrants.com for the info!

Pepsi ad dubbed or what?

Here is the background from Adrants.com

http://www.adrants.com/2010/02/pepsi-refresh-commercial-dubbed.php

Ad agency wants to fix social media advertising

Adrants. com weighs in: http://www.adrants.com/2010/02/yet-another-agency-hopes-to-fix.php

Copper Mountain wants you to lie

See the mountain's promotion info here: http://www.adrants.com/2010/02/copper-mountain-wants-you-to-lie-to-ski.php

Super Bowl advertising: Which ad is really the best?

Adrants.com gives us the lowdown:

"No Clear Winner Among Super Bowl Commercials

There were no standouts,commercially speaking, in last night's Super Bowl. Unless of course, you believe USA Today's Ad Meter which ranked the Betty white/Abe Vigoda number one. Or if you believe the Mullen/radian6 Brand Bowl which, through social media comment and positive sentiment, gave top honors to Doritos (the brand, not an individual spot). Or if you place credence in Bob Garfield's watch-them-all-before-the-game approach then the top slot goes to Audi."

Plenty of sites to view the ads; here is the USA Today site: http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/admeter/2010admeter.htm

Comments from mediabistro.com:
http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/pop_culture/super_bowl_pr_winners_and_losers_151314.asp

Daily Beast reporter caught plagiarizing. . .

And not just once . . . http://www.slate.com/id/2243991/

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Fox News: Most trusted news organization

Fox buys ad space to tout its success:http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fnc/fox_news_takes_out_ad_touting_most_trusted_name_in_news_150646.asp

Student journalists start site to discuss their craft

Poynter Online - Ask the Recruiter

Read about it via Joe Grimm, who teaches at Michigan State.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Adrants points out poorly conceived PSA

Adrants.com shows us a poorly crafted msg: "The work is for New Orleans-based Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals' Partners for Healthy Babies and comes from Trumpet."
http://www.thestorkreality.com/sammy-vents-to-the-ducks/

Go Daddy ad banned from Super Bowl--again

Take a look at the rejected Go Daddy ad: http://www.adrants.com/2010/01/yawn-times-two-godaddy-ad-banned-from.php

New blog in Denver for creative types

If you are interested in advertising, Adrants.com says this is something you should check out:
http://theegotistnetwork.com/

Money-dumping goat: What?

An ad for the Georgia Lottery goes too far or not? Check it out here:
http://www.adgabber.com/video/firebreathing-money-dumping

Sold out? CBS says 'no room' for gay dating site ad

If anti-abortion ads are OK, why are gay dating site ads a problem?
http://www.adrants.com/2010/01/antiabortion-ads-are-ok-why-not-gay.php

American Apparel searches for best bottom

Over the top or not? Adrants.com points out the promotion:
http://www.americanapparel.net/storefront/UGCStyle/BestBottom2010/View.asp?e=3670

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

'Greek' is done?

The show that planted all kinds of ideas about Greek life has not been renewed. MediaLife magazine explains:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/TV_This_Week_47/For_ABC_Family_s_Greek_rush_is_over.asp

GM publicity stunt--good or bad?

From adgabber.com: At the L.A. auto show, GM had dancers! Watch here:
http://www.adgabber.com/video/gm-embarrasses-itself-with

Irresponsible tweeter?

Tweeting dilemma reported via Mediabistro.com

http://www.editorsweblog.org/multimedia/2010/01/non-profit_news_project_launches_in_conn.php#more

The non-profit news publishers: The future?

Panpa.org explains how some communities are getting quality journalism

http://www.panpa.org.au/Public/Template5/ThreadView.aspx?tid=26210

And in Connecticut, a new news source is created--this info from Poynter.org
http://www.editorsweblog.org/multimedia/2010/01/non-profit_news_project_launches_in_conn.php#more

Guerilla warfare with pacifiers

Media Life shares the 411 on this campaign. Ethical or not?
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Alternative_media_43/So_fashionable_sucking_on_a_pacifier.asp

More advertising everywhere: The case of the crooked teeth

Media Life points out a new ad campaign for orthodontists:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Out_of_Home_19/Crooked_teeth_Then_cross_right_here.asp

Monday, January 25, 2010

SPJ warns to report the story: don't become part of it

Press release from SPJ states the organization's concerns: See "Read All About It" at spj.org.
http://www.spj.org/news.asp?REF=948#948

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Outgoing Croatian president tells media to avoid yellow journalism

President Mesic shares words of advice:
http://www.croatiantimes.com/news/General_News/2010-01-19/8404/President_Mesic_calls_on_journalists_to_avoid_yellow_journalism

Haiti: How do reporters stay objective?

Bob Steele, media ethics expert, weighs in on the topic:
http://www.depauw.edu/news/?id=24714

More and more sex in TV programming

USA Today looks at the issue:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2010-01-20-sexcov20_CV_N.htm

Monday, January 18, 2010

And now we have sources that accept freebies . . .

New York Times sends memo to staff: Beware!
http://www.observer.com/2010/daily-transom/times-reminds-reporters-be-constantly-alert

Should a journalist carry the Olympic torch?

A reporter discusses the dilemma:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hr6NipYAS0rDCJaq_i_p7OEJJgcQ

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Should he get paid for a tweet?

PR Newser, part of Mediabistro.com, asks for answers.
http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/social_networks/tech_journalist_asks_should_i_take_2000_to_tweet_once_about_sony_148740.asp

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

From the European Journalism Center: The rise of social networking online means that people no longer have an expectation of privacy, according to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Talking at the Crunchie awards in San Francisco this weekend, the 25-year-old chief executive of the world's most popular social network said that privacy was no longer a "social norm." What do you think?
http://www.ejc.net/media_news/privacy_no_longer_a_social_norm_says_facebook_founder/

Jordan a no-show, but promoters stayed mum

Media Life magazine gives us the details.
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Alternative_media_43/Hey_say_that_s_not_Michael_Jordan.asp

Journalism ethics class--not mine--on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_MFIZC6UvU
Posted Jan. 7, 2010.

Misleading the public with Obama in Times Square ad

Media Life magazine discusses the issue--and why the billboard will be removed:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Alternative_media_43/End_to_tempest_over_Obama_billboard.asp

Monday, January 11, 2010

Bloggers employed by NFL teams not journalists, expert says

Bob Steele, Poynter Institute's ethics guru, explains why those who blog for specific NFL teams are not journalists.
http://www.depauw.edu/news/?id=24647

Friday, January 8, 2010

Dorito ad: Tasteful or not, no pun intended

Ad Rants doesn't like this ad. See what you think.
http://adland.tv/commercials/doritos-smackout-2010-30-usa

German mag Brigitte uses 'real' women

Just like Dove did a few years back, the popular women's magazine is now using real women in their photo shoots.
http://www.ejc.net/media_news/top_german_magazine_trades_models_for_real_women1/

New quiz show postponed due to integrity questions

The New York Times reports on the Little Genius quiz show: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/08/business/media/08genius.html

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Baggage claim: Ads tumble out while you wait

Ad Rants points out this new way of advertising:
If You're Luggage Looks Like Leg, Make Sure You Claim It

"So you just got off the plane from a long flight and you're heading to baggage claim. It's the most boring, mundane aspect of leaving the airport. Everyone stands around for what seems forever waiting for the carousel to start turning. There's nothing to do except wait and wait and wait.
But wait! Not anymore. Now you can watch ads tumble onto the carousel while you wait for your own bags to arrive. Dutch Customs Authority created several packages with messages on them urging people to make sure they properly declare their wares. Especially if it appears to be a body part.
Yet another surface defaced by advertising. What next? People's foreheads? Oh wait."

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The ethics of tweeting

Comprehensive list of do's and don'ts for journalists who use twitter.

http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2009/06/rules-of-engagement-for-journalists-on-twitter170.html

Church ad in New Zealand makes some irrate

Check out the story at http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Out_of_Home_19/Virgin_Mary_with_a_very_different_message_OOH.asp
Thanks to Media Life for bringing this to our attention!
Photo on the left

Sunday, January 3, 2010

ESPN's ethics stink?

Read the commentary at the Huffingtonpost.com about the Leach firing at Texas Tech and the ESPN analyst.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-cutbirth/leach-incident-shows-espn_b_409270.html?view=print