A ban on fast-food TV advertising could cut child obesity by nearly 20 percent, according to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Hispanic students are more likely to be exposed to alcohol advertising. (via Hispanic Tips)

Bus company Greyhound has pulled ads with the tag line "There's a reason you've never heard of bus rage" after a man stabbed and beheaded another Greyhound bus passenger in Canada.

Chris Brown is selling chicle. A revamped version of his song "Forever" will be used as a jingle for Wrigley's Doublemint chewing gum.

Rap star Nelly flexes his muscles in a new ad for Sean John underwear.

Hip hop hipsters in New Orleans are decorating their cars with corporate logos, ranging from Baby Phat to Doritos. Think a giant Doritos car. (via Metafilter)

University of Pittsburgh students are boycotting a bar that advertises "Wetback Wednesdays" – five Coronitas for $7 and 75-cent tacos. The owner responded by posting a sign that reads: "For the easily offended. Now offering Mexican-American Wednesdays."

São Paulo, Brazil passes a "clean city" law which bans billboard advertising, including neon signs and electronic panels. The law, which goes into effect in 2008, also outlaws advertising on buses and taxi cabs. (via Kottke)