Giant Balloons Company

Summary: Give it up to the fashion industry to constantly keep people in advertising on their toes. We appreciate the fashion folks, for fashion and advertising have a lot in common. Both industries can mold a “love it or hate it” mentality, both industries have more behind-the-scenes work than people realize, and both are known for working excessively, and partying harder.

Summary: We were wondering when race would pop up in advertising news again. It has been a quiet couple of weeks.

Dunkin’ Donuts in Thailand has recently been under scrutiny for using blackface in the latest campaign for its charcoal donut.

Summary: Pets are a precious piece of our global society. Studies done in the U.S. alone have suggested that many people consider their furry friends to be part of the family. Many would choose hanging out with their pet over other humans, some of which may even be actual family members.

So naturally, when a brand shows our four-legged companions in less-than-favorable conditions, outrages ensue and retractions are eminent.

Enter Pearl Izumi. Pearl Izumi wanted to highlight how awesome its new shoe, Project E:MOTION, makes running feel. According to them, it takes the stress away from the knees and helps spread the energy around the leg, making you want to run forever.