Tag Archives: Advertising

This Is the Best Ad for English Lessons you’ll ever Find

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

Marketing and advertising executives would be well advised to use the advertising tactics of Mr. Miguel Fong, some dude I don’t know but who teaches English in Mexico. If you are bilingual, you will now have appreciated the power of … Continue reading →

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Yalitza Aparicio Gets ‘White Washed’ for Lenovo Commercial –and I Can’t Even

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

As of this writing, this blogger was currently busy editing (and desperately in search of a bottle of anxiety pills,) but I wanted you to know that this is happening and that I’m now speechless, I am without speech. Source: … Continue reading →

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Americans Horrified to Learn about their ‘Mexican DNA’ in Hilarious Aeroméxico Campaign 😂

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

Aeroméxico is offering Americans hefty discounts to travel to Mexico. How hefty? Well, this depends –says Aeroméxico– on said Americans’ percentage of “Mexican heritage,” whatever this means. The problem? Judging from this new campaign (executed by Ogilvy), not all of … Continue reading →

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This Brazilian University Wants you to Master in… WHAT?

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

I don’t know much about Univeritas or it’s academic curriculum, but judging from its outdoor advertising, they’re not kidding when they say they’re going to transform people’s life.

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Kate Spade Wants to Make Mariachis Great Again!

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

Mexican immigrants are not precisely popular these days –and I’m pretty sure we’ll all get deported real soon. But local mariachis are making their way to the world of high fashion, thanks in part to Kate Spade New York. The … Continue reading →

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Ever Wanted to Drive Like an Inca from Baja? Go Get Your ‘Ethnic-Style’ Wheel Cover Today!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

From the online retailer that brought us the Mexican Deluxe Yoga Mat, the Hispanic Flag and — of course — the DIY Tacos al pastor, now comes the Baja Inca Blanket Steering Wheel Cover Plush Poncho , an “ethnic, fun, fashionable” … Continue reading →

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Two Apparently Nice Ladies Want you to Cover Your Pet’s A-Hole with a Talking Donald Trump

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Speaking of pussy assholes, a duo of advertising ladies are launching the Trump Hole Covers, some sort of weird device to cover your pet’s a-hole with a talking Donald Trump — because the world has definitely gone mad. Behind this contraption (no pun … Continue reading →

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Going to Vegas? Look out for a Trio of Latina Swindlers

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

It took me a while to realize this was not an ad touting the latest Latina-escort service, but a regular daytime TV commercial to entice you to Visit Las Vegas. Watch as a trio of apparently-innocent señoritas set out to trick a bunch of gringos into believing … Continue reading →

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Mucus Loves Taco Tuesday; Vows to Wear Sombrero to Go out

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

I am not really a fan of mucus or mucus-related marketing, but this disgusting creature has earned a spot on this venerable blog, mostly because of his apparent love of tacos. Watch mucus as he gets ready for Taco Tuesday only to … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Community in Oaxaca Responds to Coca-Cola: ‘We Didn’t Use to Have Diabetes’

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

This happened. On the heels of Coca-Cola pulling its controversial ad featuring a group of white Mexican kids bringing hope — and sugary drinks — to an indigenous community in Oaxaca, a group of mixe indians from the town of Totontepec came … Continue reading →

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Wash Away Latino Stereotypes Using Ketchup and Tide Pods

Posted on October 27, 2015 by

In an unusual (mostly bizarre) new marketing effort, Procter & Gamble has partnered with the National Council of La Raza “to celebrate the contributions of Latinos and fight stereotypes.” And how do you fight stereotypes? Easy! Just follow these simple steps: Take bottle of … Continue reading →

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TWA Once Offered ‘Foreign Accent’ Flights; Alas, not ‘Hispanic’

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

“All in all, TWA’s new ‘Foreign Accent’ flights bring you […] foreign music. Foreign magazines and newspapers. Foreign touches all around.” Unfortunately, none of this included us, *the* Hispanics, so this blog won’t be shedding any more ink here. Sombrero (hat) tip: … Continue reading →

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Are you Ready for Some Latino-Inspired Online Shopping?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by

Awwww, the Internet is full of wonderful things, isn’t it? Take the growing crop of Latino-inspired products you can now buy online, promising you to hold onto our Hispanicness by acquiring accessories, clothing, nutrition supplements and –yes– hats, all inspired by Latinos or Hispanic people like -ahem, … Continue reading →

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So this is Why Mexicans are not Really Suited for Outer Space

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

Click on the video below to watch an awesome commercial by a not-so-awesome food product:

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Ecuador Really Wants Your Attention During the Super Bowl

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

I don’t mean to be a party pooper but when your tiny little country is buried in debt, the last thing you want to do is pay $4 million for a 30-second commercial to air during a sports event that will likely be seeing by millions of people … Continue reading →

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