McDonalds Waves Good Bye To Advertising

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Ronald Waves Good ByeWhilst the whole world seems to be ‘lovin it’, or at least Justin Timberlake’s accountant is, Maccy Ds has announced a move away from TV and big commercial campaigns to ideas such as ‘brand journalism’.

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  1. I was appalled at one of McDonald’s Commercials that I saw about three weeks ago. The ad included a taller fellow, a girl, a guy, and a shorter nerdy looking fellow. The taller fellow waved a fish sandwich over his head, and told the “nerdy fellow” to reel in the big fish. He attempted a reel. The taller fellow “come on you can do better than that,” waving the shorter fellow’s sandwich. A second attempt was made at reeling in the fish and again he was taunted. His final reel knocked over a box on the counter and the sandwich was finally given to him. This ad not only encourages “bullying”, but sterotypes people, makes children believe this is and ok behavior, because it was on tv. I found the ad to VERY offensive. I would hope McDonalds would immediately remove the ad from television, and look for a more positive ad.
    I am not happy about this at all!!!!

  2. Please remove my comments dated March 16, 2005, as it was not McDonald’s. I’m so sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused. Thank you for your time and efforts in this matter.

  3. I was at a diner about two months ago and a McDonald’s tv spot was on for a few minutes. The volume was turned down but visually, it was the funniest commercial I’ve ever seen before. Ronald McDonald danced around with children, gyrating his hips in every direction known to man. I think he was teaching the kids about sports. If anyone has seen this commercial and has information about what it was for, please post a comment.
    I need it.

  4. I have some commercial ideas, who should I contact? Please reply!

  5. I have written 3 commercials that are very special and appealing to families, need info who to contact, who to send it too! Please respond!

  6. I have the perfect commerical for McDonalds…fits right along with their “new” position…

    whom do I contact?

    Wendy Watros (published author with Group, Inc.)

    540-234-8470

  7. who do you contact at mcdonald’s to suggest a commercial idea?