This new article in our Emerging Voices Series is made possible by the generous support of Adpulp's patrons on Patreon. Please join us. LONDON—When we think of The Art of War we think of a dusty, old, impregnable tome pored over by tweed-clad old men in dusty drawing rooms. Maybe it’s an accurate stereotype, but I don’t think it should be. The Art of War has a mythical reputation for good reason. It’s …
All-American: Muscle Cars and Loud Guitars
Muscle cars are more than a mode of transportation. For people who love the feel of acceleration and the sound of a V8 engine and the freedom of the open road, the muscle car is a chariot. This is why AmericanMuscle.com helps these "chariot" drivers express their individuality with quality after-market mods. Power or performance, speed, or sound—helping enthusiasts turn their dream car into reality is what …
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Ad Chatter, Edición 7: Longing for Summer and Some Sense of Normal
It's summer but it's like no summer we've ever known before. Due to the pandemic and resulting confinements, even the simple act of going to the park or briefly chatting with a neighbor are real pleasures and moments we now savor. The simple pleasures are not so simple when it's dangerous to be in public. Dan Goldgeier and I discuss... https://youtu.be/sjH7wz0ep0A Thank you for taking the time to hear us …
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Coca-Cola, Ford, Starbucks et al Halt Ad Spending on ‘All’ Social Media Platforms
In 2018, Coca-Cola launched #RefreshtheFeed giving its social media accounts a complete factory reset. Coca-Cola's new social strategy was “rooted in optimism, uplift, and connection.” Now the beverage icon is going to pause paid and organic posts on all social media platforms globally for at least 30 days, effective July 1. Chairman and CEO, James Quincey, says a dedicated cross-functional and cross-continental …
Patrons Replace Programmatic, Banner Ads, Paid Links, Obtuse Advertorials et al
Do you pay for any/some/all of the content you consume online? There's no judgment coming, just an explanation of why it matters to the content producers, who in turn make it matter to you. Adpulp, and our Emerging Voices Project specifically, is supported by 11 patrons today. The goal is to reach 100 patrons and a sustainable monthly operating budget that will pay for two or more Emerging Voices feature …
Early Voting In Texas’ Runoff Elections Starts Monday
Early voting in Texas' runoff elections begins Monday, June 29. As a resident of Travis County, I will request the Democratic Party ballot and then vote in six runoffs. One of the runoff contenders is Chrysta Castañeda for Texas Railroad Commissioner. This is one of the most important statewide offices in Texas. I support Castañeda because she will bring the proper background and point-of-view to the …
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More than 100 Companies Stop Advertising on Facebook (Sort Of)
Hit pause on hate. That's the call-to-action issued on June 17, by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL. Their new Stop Hate for Profit campaign asks businesses to suspend advertising on Facebook’s services during July. The campaign’s partners, including Color of Change, Common Sense, Free Press, and Sleeping Giants, assert that the social-media …
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Reflections In the American Mirror: Baseball, Race, and Pancake Mix
Major League Baseball will be back soon. A second spring training will begin next week, with opening day in late July. Is this an encouraging sign or a desperate plea to return to a normal that just isn't there? Time will tell. Meanwhile, here in Texas, we're experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases, and the Republican governor is finally starting to make sensible sounds from his mouth. As a resident of Austin, …
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