Ten Weird Moments in Marketing History

Below are ten wonderfully bizarre moments in marketing history. Each one is a shining example of advertisers flexing their creative chops—or just losing the plot entirely. Enjoy the ride! 1. Subliminal Advertising Craze (1950s–1960s) What happened:During the mid-20th century, everyone freaked out about secret “Buy This!” messages slipped into movies and print ads—stuff like “Drink […]