Super Bowl Sunday is as much about the ads as it is about the on-field action, with companies clamoring to create a commercial that scores a different kind of touchdown. This year, Fox charged up to $7 million for a 30-second slot and big brands splashed the cash in the hopes of creating TV gold. … Read more
It didn’t register. An advertisement for McDonald’s McCrispy chicken sandwiches placed across the street from a British crematorium is reportedly being removed after being dubbed “tasteless.” The coincidental placement of the bus stop poster made for some dark humor, but Cornwall, England residents aren’t lovin’ the advertisement opposite the Penmount Crematorium. “Although I can see … Read more
Film fans are up in Armas. Two movie viewers are suing Universal Pictures after renting the movie “Yesterday,” which featured Ana de Armas in its trailer, but not in the actual film. Defendant Universal City Pictures, LLC, tried to have the case dismissed, but a federal judge ruled on Tuesday that movie studios can indeed … Read more
He may go out of style after all. Harry Styles and Gucci are facing a backlash as the result of a T-shirt and photos from the “As It Was” singer’s HA HA HA Gucci ad campaign. In the photos posted to the fashion house’s Instagram account last week, the 28-year-old, who has worked with Gucci … Read more
They weren’t content to grin and “bear” it. Amid fierce backlash, Balenciaga has apologized for the controversial ad campaign that depicted kids alongside bondage-style attire and a child pornography court ruling. The Kering-owned fashion house released its mea culpa in an Instagram post on Monday afternoon. “We strongly condemn child abuse; it was never our intent … Read more
Balenciaga could suffer a major financial hit — and lasting damage to its coveted brand — after the pricey luxury label ran an ad campaign with children holding teddy bears wearing sexual bondage gear, industry experts told The Post. The flap unfolded last week when the Spanish fashion brand apologized for the revolting campaign. It … Read more
A woman says she was inundated with unsolicited messages from men after she posted a photo of herself in a clothing item she was trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace. April, who is a DJ, posted a photo of herself wearing an orange two-piece beachwear set on the site. She was cradling her stomach in … Read more