Category archives: United Airlines

United Airlines and the myth of ‘ad-free’ in paid music streaming

Cherie Hu on how lines are becoming blurred over what constitutes an ‘ad’ on Spotify et al
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United Airlines’ Stirring ‘Orchestra’ Ad Gets Brutally Roasted [Watch]

Over the weekend, United Airlines mangled a guy’s face for refusing to give up his overbooked seat.  Now, that decision is mangling millions of dollars worth of advertising. United Airlines’ advertising agency McGarryBowen had an idea.  What if they put an orchestra playing their Gershwin-inspired theme song in a United plane cabin?  The friendly skies, the signature […]

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United Airlines’ Stirring ‘Orchestra’ Ad Gets Brutally Roasted [Watch]

Over the weekend, United Airlines mangled a guy’s face for refusing to give up his overbooked seat.  Now, that decision is mangling millions of dollars worth of advertising. United Airlines’ advertising agency McGarryBowen had an idea.  What if they put an orchestra playing their Gershwin-inspired theme song in a United plane cabin?  The friendly skies, the signature […]

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2008: United Airlines Smashes a Custom Guitar. 2017: United Airlines Smashes a Customer’s Face

United Airlines: now that’s some ‘smashing’ customer service! Back in 2008, United Airlines forced a musician to put his guitar in baggage.  After heavy protest — and possibly against FAA rules — the airline refused to allow the $3,500 custom Taylor guitar in the passenger cabin. That proved to be a fatal error.  The musician — Dave Carroll — witnessed […]

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