The onset of Christmas advertising is hitting earlier and earlier. Over the weekend, I saw Christmas commercials for both Walmart and Home Depot. And literally as I’m writing this description for The Mason Minute, a Macy’s holiday commercial is playing on the TV. Many would prefer these commercials start after Thanksgiving or, perhaps, next week…
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It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been out of school roughly 2/3 of my life. While I recall some aspects of both high school and college, many of the details are a blur. They occurred so long ago. Recently, I’ve seen numerous TV commercials for a program that can help you earn your high school…
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Do you remember Ronco? If you watched any TV in the 70s or 80s, I’m betting you do. Perhaps you remember their founder and inventor, Ron Popeil. If neither of those rings true, you might recognize some of their products: the Veg-o-Matic, Pocket Fisherman, or Mr. Microphone. I was thinking about one of their products…
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A commercial has been running on TV for years, promoting some gold buffalo coin. It claims to be limited proof, But I need to figure out how it can be since the ad’s been airing for so many years, but that’s not the real point of today’s podcast. In that commercial, the announcer reads a…
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With many businesses either closing or being limited in what they offer, we’re seeing changes in TV ads. And one thing I’ve noticed is how many companies are now using the phrase ‘we’re here for you’. And of course I find that a bit odd…
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Lawyers have been running television commercials for years. Most of these ads are for personal injury services. But I’ve noticed something recently about lawyers on TV…
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Auto insurance, it’s a necessary evil. We all have it, and most hate the company that insures them. But is it really worth changing companies? I see a lot of ads offering reason to switch, but is it really worth the hassle…
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Everywhere I turn, people are talking about those new Colonel Sanders commercials for KFC. Some people are upset, some are creeped out, and some are confused. Me, I’m amused…
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If you haven’t already noticed, we’re in the window… the political window. It’s that part of the political process where ads are everywhere and sometimes where they don’t really need to be…
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I’m normally up late… working, or course. But even though I’m not out late partying, I still seem to encounter….
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