Advertising, specifically good advertising, doesn’t get the respect it deserves from most corners of society. At best it is looked upon as a necessary evil and at worst, a blight upon humanity. This simply isn’t fair. There is great entertainment to be found in advertising.
Whether radio, print or television (and, yes, I know there are vast multitudes of other formats), there is and always has been, amazing advertisements. Some are heart-breaking, some are hilarious, and some are thought-provoking.
Like anything else, advertising has evolved over time. And while I plan to discuss this topic and various facets thereof in the coming weeks and months, I want to leave you with an older ad that illustrates a by-gone day of television advertising that is unlikely to ever return.
T. Keith Edmunds
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Juel Bell