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“It is clear to us that a lot of people want to use a lot of AI and don’t want to pay…,” Sam Altman explained. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/chatgpt-free-access-ending-openai-introduces-ads-q6duzo34?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ChatGPT #OpenAI #Advertisements #TechNews

Life online in South Korea’s really a trip. When your ad blocker doesn’t work, it’s a melange of palmistry apps, cosmetic surgeons, skin tag remedies, games about girls competing to get impregnated and porn manga. (And this is completely regardless of online history!)

#korea
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#korealife

Log Cabin Motel Office, San Leandro, California. (1978) by John Margolies, from John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive.

Source: Library of Congress

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/86ce09a4-6be6-484d-8a2c-b3ab3dc9c064

#america #storefronts #advertisements #americana #advertising #windmills #motels #signage #architecture #roads #art #publicdomain

The Adventures of Captain Horn by Frank R. Stockton, Charles Scribner's Sons publishers [1899]
1 print (poster) : color. | Head-and-shoulders portrait of man behind vines.

#FrankRStockton #CharlesScribners #CaptainHorns #FRSTOCKTON #bookcovers #advertisements #prints #color #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/93500963/

The image is a colorful poster titled "The Adventures of Captain Horn" by Frank R. Stockton, published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1899. The main visual element on the poster features an illustration of a man partially obscured by green vines with yellowish-green leaves. His head and shoulders are visible through the foliage, suggesting he is behind them.
The background consists of bold colors: bright yellow at the top half transitioning into dark navy blue towards the bottom right side where Captain Horn's face is located. The title "The Adventures of CAPTAIN HORN" appears prominently in large black lettering with a green outline on the upper portion, and additional text like "by F.R. STOCKTON," "CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS PUBLISHERS," along with some decorative elements such as stylized leaves or vines that wrap around the edges of the poster.
The overall design has an Art Nouveau feel due to its use of flowing lines, organic shapes, and naturalistic motifs like those seen in the portrayal of Captain Horn's face through the surrounding foliage. The color contrast between yellow-green hues and dark navy blue adds vibrancy and draws attention to the central figure on this poster designed for promotional purposes or as a piece of art reflecting early 20th-century illustrative styles.

Wall Drug final billboard, Wall, South Dakota. (1987) by John Margolies, from John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive.

Source: Library of Congress / Flickr: The Commons

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/43e040b7-e79a-4475-a6a3-dc2b205f92b9

#america #advertisements #messages #buildings #americana #advertising #sky #roads #art #publicdomain

The Battle of San Juan Hill by Richard Harding Davis ... October Scribner's [18]98.
1 print (poster) : color. | Poster illustrated with Cavalry officer looking through binoculars.

#RichardHardingDavis #Scribner #Cavalry #ArthurHLee #SanJuanHill #theUnitedStates #WorldWarI #color #prints #advertisements #american #periodicals #sanjuanhill #battleof #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/93504051/

The image depicts a vintage poster advertising an illustrated article by Richard Harding Davis titled "THE BATTLE OF SAN JUAN HILL," featured in October Scribner's. The illustration on the left shows Cavalry officer Captain Arthur H.Lee, dressed in military attire with red boots and a hat adorned with a decorative cap badge. Lee is depicted looking through binoculars towards an indistinct background. Below him, text details his account of San Juan Hill as well as other featured articles from October Scribner's at the price of 25 cents each.

The poster includes various textual elements such as headers and descriptions for additional features. A notable detail is a signature or marking on Lee’s boot that appears to read "Christie." The overall design suggests historical context, likely pertaining to early military campaigns during a significant period in history related to the United States' involvement in wars before World War I.

The poster's visual presentation aims at capturing attention and piquing interest with its detailed illustration of Captain Arthur H.Lee amidst promotional text that provides essential information about the featured article.

Li Hung Chang never misses the Sunday Journal [189-]
1 print (poster) : woodcut, color. | Chinese man reading the New York Journal.

#LiHungChang #theSundayJournal #Chinese #theNewYorkJournal #Asian #SundayJournal #THESUNDAYJOURNAL #NewYorkJournal #EastAsian #advertisements #newspapers #woodcuts #reading #american #color #hongzhang #chinese #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/93511361/

The image depicts a colorful illustration of an elderly Asian male figure, identified as Li Hung Chang, who is portrayed reading the "Sunday Journal." He wears traditional Chinese attire, including a yellow robe and blue hat with decorative plumes. His face shows glasses, a beard, and mustache, emphasizing his focused expression on the newspaper he holds in both hands.
In black lettering above him reads "Li Hung Chang never misses THE SUNDAY JOURNAL," while smaller text below includes phrases like "New York Journal" and mentions various features of the publication. The overall design has an East Asian aesthetic with a mix of colors, including yellow for his robe, blue accents on his hat, red for some background elements, green in the form of two circular stamps or seals at the bottom right corner. There is also stylized text resembling calligraphy near these stamps.
The artwork appears to be from 189- as indicated by additional information provided alongside the image description.

Since the beginning careful Ford owners have used Mobiloil--The new Mobiloil is here [1929]
1 print (poster) : color. | An 1898 Ford and a 1929 Ford.

#Mobiloil #Mobil #prints #advertisements #posters #american #color #automobiles #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/96507305/

The image features an advertisement for Mobil oil, showcasing two vintage Ford vehicles from the years 1898 and 1929. The ad highlights that "Careful Ford Owners Have Used Mobiloil Since the Beginning," suggesting a long history of using their products. It is described with bold colors such as red and yellow background, green for one car, and grey tones for another vehicle alongside other elements like stars. Notable features include text in different fonts emphasizing historical milestones (1898) and introducing new Mobil oil (1929).

#Meta altered its #adtransparency tools to reduce the visibility of #scam #advertisements, particularly in response to regulatory scrutiny in #Japan. Instead of implementing universal #advertiserverification, which could have significantly reduced #scamads but also revenue, Meta focused on #manipulating search results to make #fraudulentads less discoverable. https://interestingengineering.com/culture/meta-scam-ads-ad-library-regulatory-scrutiny?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Brilliant 1967 Volkswagen commercial has people longing for the days when ads felt more honest

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/1967-volkswagen-ad-creates-nostalgia

De Hollandsche Revue [1910]
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 76.2 x 104.2 cm | Advertisement for the Dutch journal, De Hollandsche Revue, showing a group of men seated at a library table reading various texts.

#DeHollandscheRevue #Dutch #Prijs #Jaargang #Haarlem #netherlands #reading #advertisements #color #dutch #lithographs #amsterdam #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2005693042/

The image depicts an illustration from the Dutch journal, De Hollandsche Revue [1910]. It features a group of men sitting at a long table in what appears to be a library or reading room. Each man is engrossed in reading different publications; they are lit by green-hued lamps that create a warm ambiance over their workspaces.
The prominent text "De Hollandsche Revue" suggests the name and identity of the publication being advertised, while additional pricing details indicate its cost as "Prijs per Jaargang f. 7.50." The phrase "De Erven Loosjes Haarlem" could imply a connection to Haarlem or mention an inheritance related to someone with that surname.
In addition to this main group of men reading, the image also shows stacks of newspapers and magazines on either side of them, further emphasizing the setting as a place for literary engagement. The presence of such diverse publications suggests a well-rounded offering from De Hollandsche Revue [1910].

Au tribunal de la Haye, la menthe-pastille - passione le monde!! [1900]
1 print (poster) : chromolithograph ; 133 x 203 cm. | Poster showing caricatures of world leaders at a table, enjoying the liqueur.

#delaHaye #203cm #LaMenthe-Pastille #AuTribunaldelaHaye #TheHagueTribunal #LouisXIV #PARISSPORT #GIFFARDDistillateur #Angers #treaties #color #french #alcoholicbeverages #chromolithographs #posters #advertisements #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/99471817/

This image depicts an old poster with vibrant colors and detailed caricatures of various historical figures gathered around a table, partaking in the enjoyment of La Menthe-Pastille liqueur. The scene is set against a dark backdrop with red text at the top reading "Au Tribunal de la Haye," which translates to "At The Hague Tribunal." Below this headline, there's an illustration featuring individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions dressed in period costumes. They are depicted in animated poses, engaging in various activities such as playing cards, drinking wine, or holding documents.

In the center of the poster stands a figure resembling King Louis XIV with his iconic wig, pouring liquid into glasses held by other figures. To the left, there's an individual wearing a military uniform adorned with medals and insignia, while another person is seen in a colorful outfit labeled "PARIS SPORT." On the right side, we see characters that represent different social classes or professions: one appears to be royalty, another sports a top hat reminiscent of Victorian-era attire, and others are shown in casual clothing. There's also an image of a rooster at the far left corner.

The lower part of the poster contains more text in large yellow letters stating "La Menthe-Pastille," with smaller red text saying "passionnée le Monde!!" Attributed to GIFFARD Distillateur (Angers), [...]

Commercials are getting #violent. In the last hour I saw a father shoot an arrow in his son's stomach while selling a drink and a zebra turn an alligator into a purse #violence #television #commercials #advertisements

Here’s what I’d love to see go viral as a New Year’s resolution- every time what I am trying to read gets blocked by a pop up / pop over ad, I simply close the tab or window and move on.

If enough people do this, it will show up in both site and ad metrics.

#advertisements #advertising #internet

Pâtes aux œufs et aux légumes. Nouilles, macaronis. Ferrari, Opéra, Paris [between 1901 and 1904]
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 118 x 158 cm. | Poster for noodles and pasta, showing a number of celebrities, each identified, some holding packages of the product.

#Pâtes #Nouilles #Ferrari #Opéra #Paris #158cm #Parisian #PARIS #Macaronis #FERRARI #EdouardVuillard #pastaproducts #posters #france #advertisements #color #french #lithographs #celebrities #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004665779/

The image depicts an ornate poster featuring a diverse group of people in period costumes, presumably from the early 20th century. The figures are arranged side-by-side against a dark background with bold yellow text that reads "Pâtes aux œufs et aux légumes nouilles . macaronis." Below this headline is additional information about what appears to be Parisian entertainment options: "Ferrari, Opéra, PARIS."
Each character on the poster has been stylized and rendered in a striking palette of colors like reds, oranges, purples, greens, yellows, and blues. They are dressed fashionably with hats, coats, dresses, and accessories that signify different social statuses or personalities.
In front is a woman wearing an orange coat holding a package labeled "Macaronis," followed by figures in various poses such as two men walking arm-in-arm, another couple embracing each other lovingly, a man smoking a pipe, and others engaged in conversation. On the right side of the poster are more characters including a man with glasses and a mustache wearing a suit, while next to him is a woman holding flowers.
The text at the bottom reads "FERRARI . OPÉRA . PARIS," indicating that this could be an advertisement for events or entertainment available in Paris. The overall design of the poster suggests it was created by Edouard Vuillard, known for his vivid color use and depiction of domestic life [...]

Amandines de Provence. Biscuits H. Lalo [ca. 1900]
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 140 x 100 cm. | Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies.

#AmandinesdeProvence #BiscuitsHLalo #140x100cm #DessertExquis #Paris #ArtNouveau #cookies #posters #france #advertisements #color #eating&drinking #french #lithographs #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004665774/

Chocolat Klaus [1903]
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 159 X 115 cm. | Advertisement poster showing a woman in a green dress astride a galloping red horse. The image remained a logo for the Swiss chocolate company for fifty years.

#Swiss #French #KLAUS #TheSupremeofSwiss #DUGÉNÉR #Switzerland #posters #color #logos #advertisements #horses #french #lithographs #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress