Mad Men

12 Ways for Seasonal Brands to Stay on Consumers' Radar - Posted April 15, 2013
"Out of sight, out of mind" need not apply to brands that are seasonal, annual or under renovation. Multiple marketing options, beyond having a social media or mobile presence, allow for destinations, museums, hotels, TV series, film festivals and sporting events to remain r... [PRNewser]

From 3 Martini Lunches To 140 Characters - How Marketing Has Evolved Since Mad Men [INFOGRAPHIC] - Posted April 12, 2013
If social networking had existed in the Mad Men era, would Don Draper have used Twitter? Somehow, I can't see it. But I think he would have absolutely recognised the value, and the innovation that Twitter and other social platforms in... [AllTwitter]

For Facebook Ads, How Targeted Is Too Targeted? - Posted April 3, 2013
It's no secret that Facebook in recent years has become a data company. The more data Facebook has about its users -- such as gender, e... [AllFacebook]

50s Model Wants Mad Men to Pay Her Already - Posted March 26, 2013
We can't imagine the advertising geniuses at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce making a rookie mistake like this. Fans of Mad Men are undoubtedly familiar with the famous opening credit sequence in which a faceless, suit-clad man ... [PRNewser]

Jon Hamm's Publicist Defends His Manhood - Posted March 21, 2013
The Internet discovered some time ago that Mad Men star Jon Hamm has been blessed with some...attributes that endow him with a certain easily e... [PRNewser]

Banana Republic Cozies up to Match.com for In-Store Mixers - Posted February 12, 2013
Yesterday we told you about the Banana Republic/AMC cross-promotion likely to have ... [PRNewser]

Banana Republic and Mad Men: A Match Made in Mod Heaven - Posted February 11, 2013
Spring is almost here (we swear!), and this year the season of love and renewal marks the return of both Mad Men (for its sixth season) and Banana Republic... [PRNewser]

Great PR: Customized Holiday Greetings from Stella Artois - Posted November 30, 2012
Stella Artois produces mid-range "European" beer, but the brand also looks to sell a certain sort of effortless cool--remember 2011's awkward Super Bowl commercial starring Adrien Brody as a chick-magnet crooner? Now they've created one of the best PR/ad campaigns we've seen this holiday season. A brilliant Facebook app called "... [PRNewser]

Harry Potter and Don Draper Shared a Bath - Posted November 12, 2012
If you're a fan of Harry Potter or Mad Men (and especially if you're both), then this promotional still for the upcoming British miniseries A Young Doctor's Notebook probably did... [PRNewser]

Don't Call Christina Hendricks 'Full-Figured' - Posted October 16, 2012
The sex-symbol status of Mad Men star Christina Hendricks flies in the face of the idea that only waif-thin or super-sporty female body types qualify as objects of lust. Her confidence and "I know I'm hot" attitude have made her a poster child for size-immune self-esteem, and some see her as... [PRNewser]

The AMC/Dish Network Kerfuffle gets Snarky - Posted September 17, 2012
The ongoing dispute between AMC and Dish Network that resulted in Dish's 14 million customers losing ac... [PRNewser]

Friday Morning Laughs - Get RickRoll'd By The Cast Of Mad Men - Posted September 7, 2012
Friday is here (hooray!) and we're here to usher you through into the weekend with a smile on your face. This week's Friday Morning Laughs funny video roundup features the cast of Mad Men "singing" Never Gonna Give You Up, an awesome Bad Lip Reading of Twilight, a couple Gangnam... [SocialTimes.com]

Old-School Hollywood PR Man Irving Fein Dead at 101 - Posted August 15, 2012
In yet another reminder of the generational shift within the PR industry, old-school Hollywood rep Irving Fein has passed at 101. Never heard of him? Your age is showing: As reported in the ... [PRNewser]

No Love Lost Between AMC, Dish Network - Posted August 9, 2012
If you've ever "liked" Mad Men, Breaking Bad, ... [PRNewser]

All-Star Cast Introduces 'The New Yorker' iPhone App - Posted August 9, 2012
Another clever promo from those eggheads at The New Yorker: This meta-comedic short film directed by Lena Dunham (HBO's "... [PRNewser]

Google Acquires Meebo - Posted June 5, 2012
In a blog post, Meebo announced that they are being acquired by Google. Meebo has been working for seven years to provide social chat services to any publisher that was interested in it. It was definitely a sign of an earlier version of the social web, where companies were... [SocialTimes.com]

Marketers Love Social Media More Than Booze, Drugs And Office Affairs [INFOGRAPHIC] - Posted May 11, 2012
In less than a decade social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook have rapidly integrated themselves into our everyday personal and professional lives, and no industry has been impacted quite as much as marketing. Indeed, your common or garden... [AllTwitter]

'Mad Men' Producers Spent a Fortune to Use Beatles Tune - Posted May 7, 2012
We're new viewers of Mad Men, but we've noticed that most every week, on Monday morning, something from the previous night's show makes headlines. Whether it's an outstanding performance of ... [PRNewser]

Hypothetical Infographic: Mad Men In The Modern Tech World - Posted April 2, 2012
If your favorite Mad Men characters were living in today's modern tech world, what sorts of things would they like? What would Joan's favorite gadget be? What would Peter Campbell's favorite app be? Would Don Draper manage his own Facebook page? A fun new hypothetical infographic from... [SocialTimes.com]

AMC Selling Its Own Version of 'Zou Bisou Bisou' - Posted March 26, 2012
The words "Zou Bisou Bisou" are falling off of everyone's lips and fingertips... [PRNewser]

Newsweek Unveils 'Mad Men' Issue - Posted March 19, 2012
The new season of "Mad Men" is almost upon us, and like we mentioned, Newsweek is doing its best to get us in the mood. The completel... [Fishbowl NY]

Newsweek Unveils 'Mad Men' Issue - Posted March 19, 2012
The new season of "Mad Men" is almost upon us, and like we mentioned, Newsweek is doing its best to get us in the mood. The completel... [FishbowlNY]

Revolving Door: 'Today' turns 60, @SpinReviews, Top Media Pinners, and more - Posted January 13, 2012
[caption id="attachment_32565" align="alignleft" width="184" caption="The January 6, 1964 cover"][/caption] Today ... [PRNewser]

Newsweek to Debut 'Mad Men' Issue - Posted January 12, 2012
Score one for often-criticized Newsweek. According to Ad Age, the March 19 issue of the magazine will be revamped back to its 1960s look for a special "Mad Men" edition. ... [Fishbowl NY]

Newsweek to Debut 'Mad Men' Issue - Posted January 12, 2012
Score one for often-criticized Newsweek. According to Ad Age, the March 19 issue of the magazine will be revamped back to its 1960s look for a special "Mad Men" edition. ... [FishbowlNY]

Fashion Retailers Turn To TV for Branding Tie-Ins - Posted August 15, 2011
[caption id="attachment_25795" align="alignleft" width="248" caption="A look from Banana Republic's 'Mad Men' collection."][/caption] The NBC network and Bloomingdale's have entered into ... [PRNewser]

Deep Focus CEO Ian Schafer: 'We Struck Gold' With Mad Men Yourself - Posted March 21, 2011
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The New York Review of Books Blasts Mad Men - Posted February 4, 2011
In the February 24th issue of The New York Review of Books, Daniel Mendelsohn takes... [Fishbowl NY]

The New York Review of Books Blasts Mad Men - Posted February 4, 2011
In the February 24th issue of The New York Review of Books, Daniel Mendelsohn takes... [FishbowlNY]

Getting a Job by Blogging About "Gossip Girl" - Posted September 24, 2010
Are you a young writer trying to break into the media industry, but can't find that first big break? Try blogging a recap to a television show. It's a world that's brand new to the media sce... [MediaJobsDaily]

Dems Redesign Logo, Website - Posted September 21, 2010
The Democratic National Committee has a brand new logo (pictured left), given its website a makeover, and has a new slogan, "Change That Matters." DNC National Press Secretary ... [PRNewser]

On The Menu: Taking A Look Back At The Year In Media Jobs - Posted September 21, 2009
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On The Menu: Taking A Look Back At The Year In Media Jobs - Posted September 21, 2009
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Jon Hamm Introduces Yahoo's New APT - Posted September 24, 2008
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Jon Hamm Introduces Yahoo's New APT - Posted September 24, 2008
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