With the news that CNN has been kicked off Air Force One and replaced by LindellTV. You need no further proof that America has become the laughing stock of the world. Hopefully, after the mid-terms things will start to improve… But I wouldn’t fucking bet on it unless the Democratic leadership grows some balls! I…

And ‘cos all the news sucks. Here’s a few things to cheer you up!.. Enough???

As a reinforcement of what ad legend Howard Gossage once said… “People read what interests them. Sometimes it’s an ad.” Check out my post on MoreAboutAdvertising today. It features one of my Irish Tourist Board ad from the 60’s. At the end it asks readers who want more information to clip a coupon. Instead many…

Whilst on his current golf tour of Ireland, the “brilliant” international statesman had these thoughts on the Falkland Isles… Well, the Falkland Islands is very interesting because here we go again. I remember as a young boy, a pretty young boy anyway, but the Falkland Islands, and I think it was a different country at…

Der Trumpf pledged Wednesday to dole out $5,000 dividends to U.S. adults if Republicans keep their control of Congress and the Senate after the midterm elections. Apart from it costing $1.3 TRILLION, it’s Just another of the latest stupid, nondeliverable financial promises he has made across his two presidencies. You could use it to buy…

If you haven’t had enough of me kicking he shit out of the “Wizened of Oz,” here’s my latest gem over at MoreAboutAdvertising. Pour yourself a drink first. All the news that’s fit to sink!

Seems like the current “Mot du jour” in the ad biz is “Agentic.” Today’s MarketingWeek tells us that “Agentic capabilities have become a major focus for RPA, an ad agency headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The services now run the gamut from advanced causal modeling to media buying.” I have no fucking idea what that…

How you spell it depends on whether you are American or British. However, it’s one of the few genuine American holidays, unlike the fake ones designed to sell themed merchandise. Particularly pet costumes… And yes, they even have them for Labor Day! Poor little buggers!

As the Iran war drags on, “War Secretary” Hegseth stands accused of being insufficiently engaged with the actual war, preferring instead to focus on “cultural” issues – sacrificing the careers of talented career officers in the process. Even worse, he has evaded awkward questions or scrutiny by not holding a formal Pentagon briefing since 5…

My latest opus over at MoreAboutAdvertising is titled “A camera goes to the moon. But does not return!” read it and realize that it supports Howard Gossage’s supremely true belief that… “People read what interests them. Sometimes it’s advertising.” Damn right Howard. When ads were worth reading!