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Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ads sparked outrage. PR pros say it will make her a bigger star.
Sydney Sweeney's non-response to backlash over her American Eagle 'Good Jeans' ad suggests a brand strategy that embraces controversy, PR experts say.
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets.
White House slams outrage over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ads, calls it 'big reason' Americans voted for Trump
White House communications director Steven Cheung is slamming the 'moronic' outrage over Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle ads, calling it 'cancel culture run amok' and saying reactions like it are 'a big reason why' Americans voted for Trump.
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads: Why people are upset with Sydney Sweeney
American Eagle’s new denim campaign featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash over a “genes" pun. Here’s what’s behind the controversy—and why it’s drawing so much attention.
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ads Sized Up by Crisis Specialists
Nearly a week after American Eagle released its new ad campaign with Sydney Sweeney, many are still dissing or discussing it, depending whom you ask. For many, the online and social media backlash was rooted in the tagline “ Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes.”
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ads spark debate on race, beauty standards
Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad, featuring the line “great jeans,” sparked debate over beauty standards and a pun critics say nods to eugenics, the discredited theory of selective human breeding.
Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle campaign sparks outrage online
Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle campaign, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” has sparked mixed reactions. unbranded - Entertainment unbranded - Entertainment
Professor reacts to Ted Cruz’s comments about American Eagle, Sydney Sweeney debate
Author and clinical professor of marketing Marcus Collins joins MJ Lee on “Early Start” to weigh in on the backlash American Eagle is receiving following its advertising campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.
Backlash against Sydney Sweeney ‘jeans/genes’ ad gets mocked by WH: Americans are 'tired of this bulls---’
Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle advertisement sparks controversy as critics claim it promotes "whiteness" while Trump officials defend against cancel culture accusations.
What’s next for American Eagle after 'great jeans' campaign sparks backlash
The American Eagle’s “great jeans” advertising campaign with actor Sydney Sweeney facing online backlash and drawing accusations of racial undertones in its messaging. Integrated marketing expert Cheryl Overton talks about how the company should respond and what their intention could have been with the campaign.
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The 2026 campaign has already kicked off, with ads focused on Medicaid, Trump tax cuts
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The 10 Weirdest Vintage Ski Ads We Could Find in Old Copies of POWDER Magazine
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MTA banned alcohol ads 7 years ago, citing health concerns. Now it wants the money.
Alcohol isn’t the only product that the MTA has kept out of subway ads over the years. The agency voted to ban tobacco ...
Agri sector remains rooted in print ads as digital sprouts
A media statement said that print media remained the sector’s preferred choice, commanding a dominant 66 per cent of total ad ...
New Google AI Max ads spotted – here’s how they’re different
Google’s AI Max ads feature longer headlines and pull content from blog posts (not just landing pages). And they're driving ...
YouTube will no longer limit ads on videos that drop the f-bomb early
YouTube has changed its ad guideline policy surrounding swear words, allowing creators a bit more freedom than before. In a ...