Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising (1999)
From ancient phrases etched in stone, to today's cutting edge multimedia commercials, selling has always meant grabbing attention. This is a story of explanation, exaggeration and even exploitation, a story that extends from Roman highways to Madison Avenue. This TV documentary provides an in depth analysis of how advertising came to be and how it’s overall effectiveness was gained through much trial and error.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Dick Cavett - Narrator
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising about?
- From ancient phrases etched in stone, to today's cutting edge multimedia commercials, selling has always meant grabbing attention. This is a story of explanation, exaggeration and even exploitation, a story that extends from Roman highways to Madison Avenue. This TV documentary provides an in depth analysis of how advertising came to be and how it’s overall effectiveness was gained through much trial and error.
- Who stars in Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising?
- Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising stars Dick Cavett.
- How long is Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising?
- Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising?
- Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising is a Documentary film.