mostly research stuff
when exactly do ads go bad? if you’re at all interested in the more far reaching social and economic implications of advertising, media abuse of the public sector (e.g schools) - or generally interesting ad factoids - then take a look at badads ….the badads volunteers have put together a solid resource site designed to educate - though it really does entertain as well…they define the nature of advertising mediums, summarize the legislation that makes it all possible and also track major ad attacks on our collective personal space and senses (announced via their newsletter)…really, they’re do-gooders, trying to teach children and educators with reliable, credible resources…for clarification, they use the following guidelines to determine when an ad has gone bad:
1) you can’t turn it off (e.g. billboard) , 2) it enters your home without permission (e.g. telemarketer), 3) you’re a captive audience (e.g. bathroom, movies) and 4) it doesn’t support anything or it costs you money (e.g. fax blasting)
…and if you’re really pissed off, then you might also visit: the complaint station, where you can (surprise !) complain online and access additional instructions (designed for those wishing to pound sand more vigorously)…in this particular case, i’m leaning toward reality - as in, educational resources for kids and teachers (or dim adults)…oh, and of course a timely and related News Flash:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Wireless Flash) — This may get a lot of men pissed off:
Advertisers are placing talking ads in urinals. The so called “urinal communicator” is a talking deodorizing urinal drain cover and was created for Country Music Television to promote an Oct. 29 special, “CMT Greatest Outlaws: The Dirty Dozen.” The motion-activated unit — which lasts for more than 10,000 flushes — features flashing lights, alternating pictures and a voice recording featuring a woman saying, “Don’t miss “Outlaws” on CMT. You seem to miss everything else!” CMT spokesman James Hitchcock says the network is using this first-of-its-kind advertising gimmick because it allows them to target a “very captive and vulnerable audience” and “grab a few seconds of undivided attention.”
this blog is mostly safe for work, though i sometimes throw around a 'fuck' or two. you'll find a bunch of my articles from CI Magazine, SCIP online, other research pieces and some other crap. enjoy. there's lost of content here related to getting information about, around, from and through people and organizations...
matt
October 12th, 2004 at 12:09 pm
Eh, who woudn’t want to piss on advertising. It’s less likely you’ll get arested and much easier than peeing on an actual billboard. The opportunity for a shock is kind of scary though.