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Harris-Walz campaign unveils 2 new ads aimed at Asian American voters
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched two new ads, “Reduced” and “The Seal,” aimed at Asian American, Native Hawaiia...
Carl Samson
Business
Apple sparks controversy in Thailand over ‘outdated’ portrayal in promo video
A recent Apple promo video set in Thailand has ignited strong reactions, with critics arguing that it presents an outdated and stereotypical...
Canada
Simu Liu flexes his French speaking skills in new ad for Cheetos
Simu Liu flexes his French speaking skills in a new campaign to promote his fingertips’ endorsement deal with Cheetos. Their first: In a pre...
Bryan Ke
Filipino queer community defends McDonald’s ad featuring lesbian couple
In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, McDonald’s Philippines released a sapphic commercial that immediately went viral online, garnering pra...
Michelle De Pacina
Entertainment
Donnie Yen protects iPhone users’ privacy in action-packed Apple ad for Chinese market
Apple has released a new action-packed advertisement about user privacy starring Hong Kong martial arts legend Donnie Yen. The one-minute a...
Ryan General
BTS’ Jungkook sizzles as Calvin Klein’s newest global ambassador
BTS’ Jungkook has been named Calvin Klein’s latest global ambassador. BTS fans, known as ARMY, first suspected the collaboration on Sunday w...
Iris Jung
Filipino student who went viral for his name ‘Drink Water’ becomes Gatorade ambassador
A Filipino university student who went viral for his unique first name has become an ambassador for the sports drink company Gatorade. Drink...
Feature
Viral face wash ad reveals a Japanese-speaking Lionel Messi
An old Japanese ad featuring Paris Saint-Germain football star Lionel Messi has left netizens in stitches after it resurfaced on social med...
Culture
Actor Priyanka Chopra slams Indian body spray commercial for ‘promoting sexual violence’
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra branded an Indian male fragrance commercial as “disgusting” for “promoting sexual violence.” The advertisemen...
Rebecca Moon
News
Reporter Amara Walker’s Emotional Reaction Following Atlanta Shooting Mocked in Anti-CNN Ad
A political ad criticizing CNN included a short clip of correspondent Amara Walker in a vulnerable moment following the Atlanta spa shooting...
Domino’s Pizza Ad Accused of Anti-Chinese Racism During COVID in the UK
A 30-second commercial by Domino’s Pizza in the U.K. has sparked outrage for its explicit dismissal of Chinese food in a fictional con...
Language Tutor Company Sparks Outrage After Ad is Accused of Demeaning Asian Women
An ad for a private tutor matching service has sparked accusations of racism for its alleged demeaning portrayal of an Asian woman. Tutoroo...
Nike’s First Chinese New Year 2020 Ad Will Hit You Right in the Feels
Nike has released its Chinese New Year 2020 ad that plays on the red envelope culture of many Chinese people around the world during this fe...
Japanese Ad Claims Over 50% of Foreigners Think Japanese Peoples’ Breaths Stink
A Japanese toothpaste and mouthwash brand unveiled a new ad showing foreigners getting annoyed by locals with bad breath. Check out the ad b...
Tom Hiddleston Ad in China Lets You Be His Chinese Wife
A new multivitamin commercial featuring “Avengers” star Tom Hiddleston has gone viral on Chinese social media for all reasons imaginable. Th...
Asia
Japanese Baby Girl With Incredible Hair is Now a Shampoo Model
Baby Chanco was just four months old in May last year when she first captivated netizens worldwide with her gorgeous, flowing hair. At the ...
Naomi Osaka Appears in First TV Commercial in Cup Noodles Ad
The 2018 U.S. Open champion, Naomi Osaka, just made her first appearance on a Japanese television ad, starring alongside fellow tennis playe...
Japanese Company Creates Epic, Hand-Drawn Anime Commercial to Get Popular – And It Worked
A not-so well-known Japanese company recently posted an anime commercial in the hopes to attract much attention from the public. Kyoei Forgi...
Touching Ad About Asian Parents Being ‘the Worst in the World’ Goes Viral
An insurance company in Singapore released a thought-provoking ad that has touched many netizens hearts online. With an eye-catching thumbn...
Touching Thai Commercial Reminds People to Always Tell Their Loved Ones They Love Them
A touching Thailand television ad has resurfaced after years of making people cry and confess their love to their significant others. The 11...
Incredible Japanese Ad Uses 72 Actresses to Show the Life of One 72-Year-Old Woman
It may sound nuts to tell a life story in under two minutes, but leave the job to Glico — the Japanese company behind Pocky — which released...
Pierce Brosnan Faces 2 Years of Jail in India Over Controversial Ad
Pierce Brosnan could face a 2-year jail sentence in India after appearing in print and TV ads for a local product reportedly containing toba...
Thai Lip Balm Ad Just Took ‘Boys’ Love’ to the Next Level
“Boy/Boys’ Love” or BL is a huge entertainment genre in Asia, and if you’re looking for one under two minutes, you’re in for a treat. ...
Viral Korean Ad Perfectly Captures the Abuse Call Center Workers Experience
A Korean ad that aims to put an end to the abuse of customer service call center workers has been touching hearts on social media. The three...
If This Father’s Day Commercial Doesn’t Make You Want to Text Your Dad, Nothing Will
Father’s Day is coming up and this commercial may make you tear up. The ad by Globe Telecom company in the Philippines shows the general day...
Laura Dang
15 Brilliant Examples of Cheap and Effective Guerrilla Marketing Tactics
When it comes to selling average, everyday products, no one is better than the store owners who also happen to be creative geniuses. Marketi...
Editorial Staff
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This Thai Beauty Commercial Has an Incredibly Racist Approach to Success
Asia’s obsession with lighter skin may have taken a step too far in a new Thai beauty ad that’s being called racist and offensive. The adve...
One Supermarket Created the Sexiest Tomato Ad You’ve Ever Seen
Supermarket chain Aldi, which owns Trader Joe’s, has taken to creating tantalizing and romantic ads to sell their foods. Their latest ad fo...
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This Looks Like a Touching Christmas Ad Until You See What He Gives His Sad Grandpa
Christmas and porn aren’t usually tied together in most people’s minds, but one porn company has skillfully merged the two toge...
Shocking Ad Posters Remind Us How Sexist and Racist the 1950s Were
Some outrageous posters from the golden era of advertising during the 1950s and 1960s would be considered pretty ridiculous today. It’s hard...
This $10 Million Christmas Ad is the Most Beautiful Video You’ll Watch Today
This inspirational Christmas ad about a little girl and a man on the moon is a sure tearjerker. Directed by British retailer John Lewis and ...
‘Naked’ Baristas Serve Coffee in New York For New Ad Campaign
Some New Yorkers were shocked when they found out their local baristas were serving coffee naked. ...
Riley Schatzle
Why Skinny Models Wouldn’t Sell as Well as ‘Average-Sized’ Models in Fashion Ads
How well does sex actually sell to the people who are buying the product? Recent surveys are suggesting that when it comes to fashion, women...
Max Chang
Exec Behind the Epic Craigslist Job Ad Shares The Best Way to Get Hired By a Tech Startup
When it comes to landing a desirable job at a hot tech company, sometimes you have to show brilliant creativity just to get their attention....
A 29-Year-Old Man Tries to Sell Virginity for $1,000 — Fails Miserably
This is Seb Cierces from Romania. He’s 29 years old, describes himself as “athletic, toned and dark haired,” and after weeks of trying to se...
Sebastian Dillon
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