Madison Avenue Likes What It Sees in the Mirror

According to The New York Times, “Mad Men,” is inspiring commercials; designer fashions; window displays in department stores; merchandise like cigarette lighters, CDs and calendars; and a mock issue of the trade publication Advertising Age.

Industry awards shows, exhibitions and parties are also adopting “Mad Men” themes.

... The series was even the subject of an $8,000 question on a recent episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” asking which business “Mad Men” is about. When a contestant asked the audience for help, 86 percent answered correctly.

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emily | 5:16 PM | The impact of TV series on society |
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