Emily Wilson, AlterNet. September 18, 2008. Rob Walker, author of a new book on consumer culture, explains how consumers embrace brands as part of their identities -- often without knowing it.
Lisa Witter, Lisa Chen, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.. June 2, 2008. Contrary to popular belief, women make a lot of money -- and they spend a good amount of it on charitable causes.
Jill Filipovic, AlterNet: PEEK. September 19, 2007. Jill Filipovic: Nair markets hair-removal products to ten-year-olds. Their ad campaign is all about how "empowerful" smooth legs are.
Alicia Rebensdorf, AlterNet. June 19, 2007. As recent legislation shows, drug companies and their direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns need diligent monitoring -- especially when it looks like they need it the least.
Michele Simon, AlterNet. October 19, 2006. Disney says it's concerned about kids' eating habits. But the company can't turn down the huge profits associated with helping junk-food companies market to children.