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Advertising Design: Internet Resources

Guide to resources for students in the Advertising Design department at CCS

Select Websites

Ads of the World - The front page of this site is updated daily and features creative tv, print, outdoor, online, dm, and ambient advertisements from around the world.

Creative Criminals - From Belgium, this advertising blog presents a selection of the most creative advertisements gathered from around the world.

The One Club - This American nonprofit organization produces four annual award competitions: One Show, One Show Design, One Show Interactive, and One Show Entertainment.

Dieline - This site focuses exclusively on packaging design, campaigns, and trends, featuring editorials, projects, and design competitions.

Lürzers International Archive: Advertising Worldwide - This magazine features current reviews, interviews, stories, and an archive of historical ads (under "Search").

Podcasts

The Big Story - This podcast, from AdExchanger editors, analyzes the most pressing news in digital advertising

On the Media - From NPR, this podcast uncovers hidden political narratives in media coverage of the week's big stories.

UI Breakfast - Focused on UI/UX, marketing, and product strategy, this podcast by Jane Portman features industry experts providing actionable information.

Consider the Source

The internet provides open access to a tremendous amount of information, including peer reviewed, scholarly material.  However, be mindful of your sources. Consider the following:

Authority - Who is the author? What is their point of view?

Purpose - Why was the source created? 

Publication & Format - Where was it published? 

Relevance - How is it relevant to your research? 

Date of Publication - When was it written? 

Documentation - Did they cite their sources? 

Information from University of California Berkeley Library's "Evaluating Resources" guide.


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