Tag Archives: Leo Burnett

breaking the rules: puffs of dissent

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dave

Although Edward Bernays ingeniously transformed a part of cigarette advertising into a feminist symbol with his “torches of freedom” campaign, cigarettes have always been a man’s prerogative, an inexpensive privilege to help the male define his identity. Where for women … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Marketing/Advertising/Media | Tagged a.a. brill, cigarette advertising, Edward Bernays, ellsworth vines, Gil Scott-Heron, Iggy Pop, joseph heath, Joshua Glenn, Ken Kesey, Leo Burnett, matt weiland, Thomas Frank, thomas frank the baffler | Leave a comment

SHARE THE LOUD HAILER: If It Doesn’t Spread Its Dead.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Dave

Or, similarly, “It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.” Fans reject the idea of a definitive version produced, authorized, and regulated by some media conglomerate. Instead, fans envision a world where all of us can participate … Continue reading →