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The CW Wants You to Catch VD

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

A new billboard campaign for The CW series Vampire Diaries is causing some concern for its reference to an older descriptor for sexually transmitted diseases, venereal disease.

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Sony Sponsors Avril Levigne’s Lingerie-Fueled Transformation to Adulthood

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Just like Debbie Gibson. Just like Britney Spears. Just like Christina Aguilera. Just like just like Miley Cyrus.

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Havas Jumps on Social Media Bandwagon With Stake in Startup

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

As predicted, the industry is fulfilling the prophecy 2011 will become known as the year social media went mainstream. Following the recent acquisition of Powered Inc. by Dachis Group, Havas Worldwide has taken a majority stake in Colleen DeCourcy’s startup, … Continue reading →

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