Category Archives: Marketing & Advertising

Netflix Sets Up a ‘Marijuana Maze’ –and Other Drug-Related Adventures in Manhattan. No, really

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

As part of its ongoing marketing efforts to promote the Nov. 16 premiere of Narcos: México, Netflix thought it would be an awesome idea to set up a marihuana maze –and other narco-related experiences in the heart of Manhattan. Among … Continue reading →

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Facebook might be in Crisis, but this Mexican Lonchería Is Thriving

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Facebook, the once almighty social media, is undergoing one of the worst crises of its history, with its leadership covering up really bad stuff –and very smart people (i.e. yours truly) just quitting the thing altogether. But none of this … Continue reading →

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Urban Outfitters Wants you to Hang an Avocado Toast Ornament on your Christmas Tree 🙄

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

As if the avocado frozen dessert and the avocado Halloween costume weren’t enough, the nonsensical avocado frenzy that is sweeping America off its feet is already feeling the Christmas spirit. Take the Avocado Toast Christmas Ornament, currently on sale at … Continue reading →

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Why Mexico Will Never Forget Stan Lee…

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

Comic book legend Stan Lee died on Monday at the age of 95, and fans, friends and colleagues took to Twitter to bid farewell to the Marvel comics creator. But while the super famous continue to post their condolences and share … Continue reading →

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Honda Thinks it’s a Good Idea to Set up a Day of the Dead Altar… in the trunk of your Car

Posted on November 2, 2018 by

Corporations would do almost anything to help attract the elusive, trillion-dollar, super-duper cool Hispanic market, including pitching us things that make no sense, like setting up a Day of the Dead altar … in the trunk of our car. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Someone Is Peddling a ‘Tamal de Elote’ Candle, Because Why the Hell Not?

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

I’m not even on Facebook, but thanks to my loyal followers, I learned there’s some people out there peddling a tamal de elote candle, which promises to fill your room with “the warm aroma of corn and sugar.” Oh, did … Continue reading →

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This Mexican Pizza Joint Wants to Make … Pizzas Great Again?

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

Turns out Mr. Donald Trump is not only good to sell elotes and other Mexican delicacies in my beloved Mexico, but now famous slogan of Make America Great Again is –apparently– good to peddle nuggets *and* rectangular pizzas in Mexico. … Continue reading →

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