DECEMBER 8, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Shopping Mall Becomes Media Hub. Impact: This initiative led to the rise of the 'Mall-ified' internet experience where influencers started vlogging in shopping centers, justifying their existence by claiming they were 'connecting people.' A butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly, your local mall is a social media hotspot.. Fact: Did you know that if you watch enough shopping mall videos, you can actually feel your wallet getting lighter? It's like magic!.
• Headline: Sansui Partners with Kirshenbaum & Bond. Impact: Sansui's decision to hire a new agency sparked a nationwide trend of brands thinking they could buy creativity. Spoiler: they couldn't. The ripple effect? Countless mediocre ads and the rise of 'creative' directors whose main skill was using Instagram filters.. Fact: Fun fact: Two million dollars can buy a lot of fancy coffee for 'creative' meetings that probably could've been emails..
• Headline: Exploring Art's Dual Nature: Humor and Pain. Impact: The collaboration of a playwright and performance artist, despite being glib, led to a generation of artists who thought their pain could be monetized. This set the stage for countless indie films that are essentially therapy sessions with a budget.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'glib' is often used to describe art that tries too hard? Welcome to the modern art scene!.
• Headline: THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; Two U.S. Agencies Are Expanding in Spain. Impact: The expansion into Spain kicked off the 'Americans in Europe' trend, leading to a flood of poorly translated ads and a renaissance of paella served with a side of cultural appropriation. Who knew a business move could ruin a cuisine?. Fact: Did you know that the best way to ruin a good Spanish dish is to put ranch dressing on it? Thank you, American advertising agencies!.
• Headline: ADVERTISING; Basketball Pact Worries Breweries. Impact: By limiting alcohol commercials, this contract inadvertently paved the way for the rise in 'crafty' marketing strategies where breweries had to be creative. Enter the age of the hipster beer—brewed with 'local' ingredients that no one can actually pronounce.. Fact: Did you know that banning beer ads on college basketball games is like telling college students they can't drink? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Review/Film; The Camps As Not Often Seen. Impact: The portrayal of survival in Auschwitz through a boxing lens reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit amidst horror. This sparked a wave of documentaries that sought to balance art with remembrance, though many missed the mark.. Fact: It’s a grim reminder that art can sometimes be the only way to process the darkest parts of history, yet it can also be woefully inadequate in conveying the full weight of those experiences..
• Headline: Review/Film; 'The War of the Roses'. Impact: This film’s portrayal of a spoiled couple fighting brought about a cultural reckoning on relationships, leading to countless 'relationship experts' who claim to know the secret to love, while they can't even keep their houseplants alive.. Fact: Did you know that watching 'The War of the Roses' is basically a masterclass in what NOT to do in a relationship? Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of yelling and bad decisions..
• Headline: Review/Film; Madonna in a Runyon Reincarnation. Impact: Madonna's reincarnation of a Runyon character reminded us that pop culture loves nostalgia. This set the stage for every washed-up star to try their hand at being relevant again, leading to a bizarre cycle of remakes and sequels.. Fact: Did you know that if you throw a dart at a board of '90s pop stars, there's a solid chance they’re planning a comeback tour right now? It's practically a law!.