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“Instagram and TikTok pull ads from startup Cerebral linking ADHD to obesity”
Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology and Director of Clinical Training in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the NBC News story “Instagram and TikTok pull ads from startup Cerebral linking ADHD to obesity.” Antshel, an expert on…
Facebook’s New Advertising Techniques and What the Motivation Behind Them Might Be
Beth Egan, associate professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by CNN for the story “Big Tech television ads paint a rosy picture of a problematic industry.” Professor Beth Egan discussed Facebook’s recent ad launch, featuring a unique…
A Step Towards Inclusivity: Super Bowl Ads Feature More LGBTQ and Women-Centric Messages
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the NBC News story “Super Bowl ads feature LGBTQ-friendly, women-centric messages.” Thompson commented…
Super Bowl Ads Shift From ‘Sex Sells’ Attitude
There has been a trend away from the idea that ‘sex sells’ in regards to Super Bowl advertisements. The theme has been declining throughout the years, and took a full step away from it during this year’s game. Rebecca Ortiz,…
Why Are Some Ads Appearing Before the Super Bowl Starts?
This year, many companies are releasing or teasing their Super Bowl advertisements prior to kickoff of the big game. While this is an uncommon trend, Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture…
The Trend of Super Bowl Advertisements
While Super Bowl ads are known for their humor, they also play to the tune of the country, which, this year, is a polarized nation. In a USA Today article that elaborates on what ads will be seen this year,…
Facebook Needs To Step Forward After Election Ads
Following a political season that thrust fake advertisements into the limelight, Facebook is taking steps to prevent this moving forward. For an article in USA Today, Newhouse Assistant Professor of Communications Jennifer Grygiel was quoted about these new changes and…