From Jim Metrock: A commercial can be utterly stupid and as long as it’s humorous and memorable, it can work. This is from the 2016 Super Bowl. Watch: doritos-super-bowl-2016
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From the archives: 2/6/01 Channel One News advertises Twinkies in classrooms
Eat More Twinkies, Kids. February 6, 2001 On January 26, 2001, upwards to 8 million schoolchildren were compelled to watch a commercial urging them to eat more Hostess Twinkies. Channel One has been bringing Hostess into America’s classrooms since the spring of 2000. Jim Metrock said, “When you think about it, Channel One is a...
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“balanced out”
In a recent web article, Channel One’s CEO Judy Harris responded to questions about Channel One’s long history of advertising junk food and soft drinks to students. She said junk food ads that Channel One continues to run are “balanced out” by feature stories about healthy eating and living. From the Parents Action web article: “Last year...
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Doritos Are Back
Students see this mysterious website promoted on their classroom TV set. Commercials for Doritos have returned to Channel One News as of yesterday, May 17. Those who thought Channel One was phasing out their junk food ad campaigns will be disappointed. The current crop of ads end with a mysterious web site for children to write down...
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Answers
Answers 1. Twinkies – Yes. Channel One advertised in classrooms. 2. Twix Chocolate Bars –Yes 3. Doritos – Yes 4. M&Ms – Yes 5. Burger King French Fries – No * 6. Crunch – Yes. 7. Pepsi Blue – Yes. Channel One ran an ad featuringa band known for their explicit lyrics to promote...
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Pop Quiz
1 What was NOT recently advertised on Channel One News? answer at bottom of page Burger King french fries have not been advertised on Channel One News since the early 90’s.
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Two Jims
From Jim Metrock: When I send Channel One’s president emails, he doesn’t respond. Therefore, I have decided to conduct a totally made-up conversation between Jim Ritts and myself. Mr. Ritts, glad to have you at Obligation’s web site. Do you mind answering a few questions I have? Metrock, you are an absolute fool. We have never met. We...
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Eat More Twinkies, Kids.
On January 26, 2001, upwards to 8 million schoolchildren were compelled to watch a commercial urging them to eat more Hostess Twinkies. Channel One has been bringing Hostess into America’s classrooms since the spring of 2000. Jim Metrock said, “When you think about it, Channel One is a mean company. The are mean with their smash-mouth...
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