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The Kokanee movie will feature the elusive Sasquatch.
30-SECOND SPOTS

Kokanee the movie now brewing

And other dispatches from the world of advertising

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The new bald Bratz dolls, which will be sold in Toys 'R' Us stores.
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Barbie and Bratz battle over bald dolls

Barbie’s limited edition doll will be sent to kids in hospital while Bratz dolls will be sold in stores

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In a bid to stem the erosion of customers opting for mixed drinks or spritzers, brewers are introducing new flavoured beers.

Push is on for flavoured brewskis

1. The beer industry has a jealous streak. The companies who make the frothy quaff are tired of customers whose eyes wander to mixed drinks and spritzers. The response? More flavoured beer. This week, Labatt Brewing Co. Ltd. announced Bud Light Lime drinkers will have a new, baffling flavour to try: Bud Light Lime Mojito, for those whose beer is not minty enough. Other brewers are making similar moves for summer: in April, Molson Coors Brewing Co. launched Coors Light Iced T in Canada.

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Zoom Media Inc., through its new product Fashion Frame, which partners with retailers to advertise in fitting rooms, is launching a campaign for Byly, a brand of waxing strips. It includes a sample with each purchase.
Persuasion

Does this bathing suit make me look hairy?

Dispatches from the world of advertising

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Fans line up for beer at the Toronto Blue Jays home opener against the Boston red Sox April 9, 2012.
30-Second Spots

Jays team up with brewers – no, the other brewers

Dispatches from the world of advertising

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A still from one of Milos Raonic's ads for Tennis Canada's new youth program.
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GM’s hockey helmet drive scores big

Dispatches from the world of advertising

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Jessica Paré’s saucy rendition of ’60s French-language pop song Zou Bisou Bisou is on vinyl. The leading man in Mad Men’s new Canadian lady is a welcome addition, if only for her ability to cause legions of American fans to Google Québécois swear words.
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It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad Men world

Popular show rolls out the advertising and social media machine

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Skittles is bringing back its award-winning, ghoulish 'Touch the Rainbow' campaign.

Let your fingers tap into the surreal

Dispatches from the world of advertising

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The KFC Double Down is essentially a sandwich with two chicken filets taking the place of bread slices. In between are two pieces of bacon, melted slices of Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack cheese and a zesty sauce.
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Return of the Double Down

KFC brings back its monster sandwich – if that’s what it is – for a third go at our digestive tracts; plus news on potholes, loyalty cards and a startup ad agency

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Models show creations by Pink Tartan during Toronto Fashion Week in Toronto Oct. 19, 2010. Maybelline’s new YouTube channel will offer live feeds of runway shows at Toronto’s fashion week.
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The commercial network: Do they really like it?

Dispatches from the world of advertising