An American company would never do this (2015, shops)

[Yeledaf]

Never. Not in a million years. Much too positive.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eaC3DHLi9Vw

[suzy_q2010]

I do not think so.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PQhjTM9lvY

[PA2UK]

Originally Posted by Yeledaf

Never. Not in a million years. Much too positive.

I don't know about their commercials, but Celestial Seasonings, a US based tea company, uses string-free bags and as a result saves 3.5 million pounds of waste every year.

There are plenty of positive, uplifting US commercials. I wouldn't even know where to begin. Amazon does a lot of them though, I love the one with the dog and the baby.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJQBjWYDTs

^This is an international company but it's a US commercial (extended version, I recall the one on TV being much shorter, obviously).

[MLSFan]

It's a commercial based on going against entropy...Americans reject science and thus, there is no entropy to work against

[Yeledaf]

Originally Posted by MLSFan

It's a commercial based on going against entropy...Americans reject science and thus, there is no entropy to work against

Does momentum (we call it "Big Mo") count?

[Brave New World]

I am surprised Amazon is being cited as a good company, as it's been criticised for the way ot treats it's staff.

Amazon: Devastating expose accuses internet retailer of oppressive and callous attitude to staff | The Independent

Amazon 'regime' making British staff physically and mentally ill, says union - Guardian

Amazon Warehouse Staff In 'Slave Camp' Conditions, Workers Say | The Huffington Post

[Brave New World]

The John Lewis Partnertship where all 88,000 staff own the company and receive annual bonuses and are treat well.

John Lewis Partnership - About

John Lewis - Youtube Channel

Top 5 ethical high street shops

Which is the fairest firm of all? | The Independent

[PA2UK]

Originally Posted by Brave New World

I am surprised Amazon is being cited as a good company, as it's been criticised for the way ot treats it's staff.

No one said they were a good company, just that they made positive, uplifting commercials.

The John Lewis Partnertship where all 88,000 staff own the company and receive annual bonuses and are treat well.

So? I'm sure there are plenty of American companies that treat their staff well, and some British ones that don't. That's not the point of this topic.

[NewbieHere]

What's the point of this thread? To bash American companies?

[Yeledaf]

Originally Posted by NewbieHere

What's the point of this thread? To bash American companies?

May I reply? My point is that such a light-hearted and positive approach to something as prosaic as tea would never occur to the American advertising mind-set. We prefer explosions, vulgarity, and wealth fantasy. We like to pretend that our food is medicine, our automobiles are weapons, and our women are prostitutes. Call that bashing if you wish. I prefer to consider it an accurate representation of the state of the US corporate ad industry, regrettable as it is.

None of this would be important, of course, were these advertisements not so effective at twisting the American psyche into the crass, violent, and promiscuous manifestations that have become well-nigh ubiquitous. Urban violence. Road rage. Sexual assault and domestic violence. Untrammeled greed. None of these phenomena occur without cause. The fixation on and glorification of evil, violence, and wealth as portrayed in American TV advertising bears significant responsibility.

Now if you'll excuse me, it's teatime.