Unexpectedly moving adverts

Colin Harvey

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    Abstract

    I grew up a repressed southern bloke, and advertisements taught me everything I needed to know about the emotional side of life. Now, let’s face it, we aren’t meant to be moved by ads – and if we are, we’re probably not meant to admit it. But this belies the genuine affection the public – and by the term ‘public’ I mean ‘me’ – feel for some telly adverts. I’m not talking here about the ironic affection with which, say, Barry Scott is regarded or the ambassador’s balls are held. No, what I’m talking about is a genuine love felt for certain campaigns.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationShouting at the Telly: Rants and Raves about TV by Writers, Comedians and Viewers
    EditorsJohn Grindrod
    Place of PublicationU.K.
    PublisherFaber & Faber
    Pages121-124
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9780571248025
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

    Keywords

    • advertising
    • television advertising

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