AdLand: Former Y&R ECD James Othmer’s Take on Industry Absurdity

Here’s a commercial for a book, something we thought was relegated to sexy half-shirted lady novels with Fabio on the cover. Leave it to an ad man to use a spot on the YouTubes for pimping purposes. Who? James Othmer, which you knew from the headline. We’re slow readers, but let us know what you think of the ad, mmk?

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