Tag Archives: marketing
Dove Does Not Give A Shit About Whether Or Not You Feel Beautiful
There’s been a lot of conversation online (and offline) about the new Dove campaign. But the reality is, it isn’t subverting the paradigm. It’s a part of the paradigm. I’ll … Continue reading
So many sexist ads and products… so little time
Have you checked out the Tired Marketing Fail series over on The Tired Feminist? In it I highlight sexist products and ad campaigns that I — or my readers — … Continue reading
Panty raid: Spiderman and princess underpants for ALL!
Now this particular TMF: Tired Marketing Fail hits closer to home than most because Andrea Shindeldecker of Oak Park, Illinois is a mom after my own heart. You see, her … Continue reading
Feminist Files: The Twinkie defense
You want a Pepsi Blue with that? It was inevitable, I guess. Now that the First Lady’s socialist plot to get America’s kids to eat healthier foods and exercise more … Continue reading
2012 Olympics: Enough sexist pandering
The 2012 Olympics in London have been heralded as a win for feminism in many ways — some calling it the Title IX games even. And there’s a lot to … Continue reading
Year in Review: Tired Marketing FAIL!
This year presented some real doozies in failed, sexist, misogynistic, racist and down-right stupid marketing campaigns. From Dr. Pepper 10 to Skechers for eight-year-olds, I’ve been tracking them over on … Continue reading
Let’s do it for the girls
Today is Love Your Body Day, an event designed to remind us about the power of negative energy and imagery that is all around us. There are a lot of … Continue reading
Save the tatas or save the profits?
So, it’s October and as if there wasn’t already enough going on with Domestic Violence Awareness month, Halloween, and early Christmas stuff already creeping into stores the American consumer landscape … Continue reading
What you might have missed on The Tired Feminist lately
Just in case you’ve been too busy to keep tabs on The Tired Feminist, here’s a round-up of recent posts: Sexism in the sun-hat aisle? Sounds like another installment of … Continue reading
