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In sequel to viral smash, Pantene urges women to stop apologizing
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The New Visual Language: Women, Brands, and Closing The Gender Gap
Begone, babies in briefcases. #RepictureWomen
How do you #RepictureWomen? Lean In is at Cannes Lions this week talking women, advertising, imagery, ugly selfies — and closing the visual gender gap.
Sexist Vintage Ads That Will Leave Your Head Spinning
Use the wrong deodorant and you will be alone forever.
Actually it is – and a perfectly great one at that.
Because every woman wants to fix “flaws almost invisible to the ordinary eye.”
“Just slip on while you do housework.”
Has your partner refused to kiss you lately? Buy Tangee lipstick, or dump her/him.
Source and image source: HuffPo
When Will They Learn: Girls Got Game Too.
Gaming companies can’t seem to avoid sexist marketing.
via Quartz
Last month saw the release of two highly-anticipated gaming systems, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but it seems that the new generation of consoles hasn’t spawned a new generation of gender awareness.
Sony came under fire for replacing The Sun’s infamous page three – usually reserved for a topless model – with an advertisement boasting about “players.”
Following suit, Microsoft’s earned its own spot in the PR limelight last week after the company featured a letter on its website aimed at encouraging non-gamers to welcome the new Xbox One into their living rooms. This line was singled out for being particularly offensive:
“Hey honey, Not sure if you’ve heard, but Xbox One is now available. That means we can start playing games like Dead Rising 3. I know, I know. You’d rather knit than watch me slay zombies.”
Image from Reuters
The Hot Underwear Models Selling This Motorcycle Are Not What You Would Expect
via Fast CoExist
A Ducati dealership puts a little twist on the old bikes-and-babes model by letting their male employees recreate a sexy photo shoot. It puts the ridiculousness of sex-as-sales tactic into stark (almost naked) relief.
Ads From Mercy Academy Tell Girls They Can Be So Much More (Huffington Post)
What an awesome, pro-women ad campaign.