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South Park turns its satirical beating stick to the ad industry

on Nov 20, 2015 | 0 comments

By Tony Connelly

South Park has turned its satirical aim towards the ad industry in its latest episode which criticises advertisers for the lack of clarity over ads and editorial content while also touching on the battle over ad blockers.

The debates, which have been intensifying within the publishing and advertising industries recently, have now been thrust into popular culture thanks to the latest episode, titled ‘Sponsored Content’ in the 19th season of the hugely popular satirical cartoon.

It is unlikely to generate any sympathy for publishers however as the advertisers in the episode are portrayed as manipulative powerhouses trying to take advantage of disabled Read full story ›

Source: The Drum