NBC Universal Is Studying Whether Shorter Ad Breaks Give TV Spots More Impact

Seriously. Does this really require a study? Via WSJ: 

By SUZANNE VRANICA
April 5, 2006; Page B3

The number of ads crammed into television shows has been a longstanding complaint of both viewers and advertisers. Now NBC Universal is testing whether cutting the "clutter" improves the value of the ads that do run.

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The Final Word On “Snakes On A Plane”

As the pre-Internet buzz around the unreleasedSnakes On A Plane” movie eases, it’s impossible to ignore the many marketing, media and entertainment pundits – AND FANS – who’ve been captivated by the fact that the film’s producers listened to the people and are incorporating their ideas (or, are planning to in some fashion).Read the rest