Classical Super Bowl Commercials
It’s that time of year again where football fans gather around the television and breathlessly await the Super Bowl ads and half-time show. And, oh yes, I think there are some guys running around on...
View ArticleBest (and Worst) Super Bowl Commercials
Most of us prefer to fast-forward through TV commercials in our everyday lives. But on Super Bowl Sunday, the ads are almost as hyped as the game itself.Featuring celebrity endorsements, special...
View ArticleIt's Morning in Hamtramck (Or: Let's Put the Nightmare Of The Volt Battery...
On the heels of a blistering Congressional hearing yesterday, where officials from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration were accused of sacrificing public safety to protect the...
View ArticleWATCH | Our Favorite Super Bowl 2012 Commercials
Dogs, Ferris Bueller and "poop-free" babies figure prominently in some of this year's Super Bowl XLVI commercials. Watch some of our favorite Super Bowl Sunday ads so you can get a jump on the big...
View ArticleClassical Music in 2012 Super Bowl Ads
Bach, Beethoven, Rossini, Verdi and Philip Glass were among the composers to appear in the commercial lineup during Super Bowl XLVI.The Sunday night event represented advertising's biggest stage, with...
View ArticleTN MOVING STORIES: Port Authority Toll Hike Can Stay, For Now; SF To Test...
Top stories on TN: The Senate gave final approval to a four-year authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. The world may be falling apart, but at least you'll be safe in your car: that was...
View ArticleMeet The Superhumans: Directing the Paralympics Commercial
The Paralympics begin in London this Wednesday, and a commercial titled "Meet the Superhumans" is causing a lot of buzz.The commercial doesn’t just show athletes cruising to victory. In a startling...
View ArticleTURNING DOWN LOUD COMMERCIALS
In 2010, Congress passed the Commercial Advertising Loudness Mitigation Act, also known as the CALM Act, which would keep television commercials from being louder than the programs they sponsor. The...
View ArticleThe Flaming Lips Return With A New Album, A Chocolate Heart, And An 'Epic...
If you were one of the millions to tune into the Super Bowl Sunday night, it’s likely you saw a musical performance that caught your eye. No no, not Beyonce’s halftime show (though, wow, that...
View ArticleClassical Music in Commercials
A lot of classical music turns up on TV — in commercials. This week on Classics for Kids, tune in to see if you've heard these works while watching your favorite TV show.Music used within the...
View ArticleA Statement Regarding "Singing Commercials" *
The following statement was published in the May, 1944 WQXR Program Guide.For some months the management of WQXR has been studying the problem of "singing commercials" and advertising "jingles."...
View Article5 early Super Bowl ads, starring athletes, Amy Schumer and hot dogs
Every year, rabid sports fans and casual fans alike eagerly anticipate the commercials that accompany the Super Bowl, almost as much as the snacks. What could be on tap this year? Will any of the...
View Article'Crazy Eddie' Electronics King Dies, Remembered for 'Ins-a-a-a-ane' Ads
If you were in the New York area in the '70s and '80s, you might find this familiar:Eddie Antar, the businessman behind the Crazy Eddie electronics stores, has died. He was 68.Antar founded Crazy Eddie...
View ArticleThis Triangle TV Spot Might Be Our Favorite Classical Commercial of the Year
So, is Geico the winner of the most enthusiastic “classical” advertisement of the year? We’re going to have to give it a hard yes. In case you haven’t seen it, it features an orchestra that has been...
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