Daily Archives: July 11, 2007

BET’s “Hot Ghetto Mess” Backfires

Two advertisers pull out of premiere episode after backlash.

At least two companies have pulled their advertising from the premiere episode of BET’s upcoming series “Hot Ghetto Mess” in response to critics who say the show perpetuates racial stereotypes.
 
      State Farm Insurance Cos. and the Home Depot have released statements confirming their request that ads be [...]

2007 Tech Trends No. 8: Bluetooth Music

Wire, huh? What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Well, it does keep chickens in their place I suppose, but apart from that, wires are intrinsically rubbish. They get in the way, get tangled up, and when they’re white and attached to an iPod, they get you mugged.
Thankfully, one of the key Tech trends of [...]

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