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Category Archives: Asian American Commercial Watch
Asian American Commercial Watch: ‘Miles Apart’ – A Hallmark/United original Mini Movie
I was pleasantly surprised by this four minute mini movie called Miles Apart advertised by United Airlines on Facebook: “While flying United Polaris business class back to her job in the Big City, a conflicted traveler overshares with her fellow … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: McCain Foods’ “Bring the family together fast with Quick Cook Fries”
I was watching a KPop Demon Hunters‘ ‘Golden‘ music reaction video when this commercial streamed. It shows a normal American family that happens to be Asian American. They are enjoying McCain Foods USA’s Quick Cook Fries together. McCain Foods is … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: Beyond, Together | Asian+American from The Asian American Foundation
I’m late for this announcement, but an interview with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) was recently aired, so in some ways, I am on time! Back at the end of July, TAAF announced a new campaign: “The Asian American Foundation … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: Instacart | Big Sister
I forgot exactly when I saw this commercial on television, but I liked it. I have never used Instacart, but I had had friends who do. This commercial is titled ‘Big Sister’: “No matter what season of life you’re in, … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: Mercedes-Benz: 2024 Holiday “Happy Holidays with Love: The Journey”
Model Daniel Liu leads off this 2024 Holiday “Happy Holidays with Love: The Journey” Mercedes-Benz USA commercial: “Celebrate the journeys that bring us closer together. The Mercedes-Benz Holiday Love Celebration is back. Discover the vehicles you’re bound to love this … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac with Randall Park & Hudson Yang (Plus Food Review)
If you haven’t heard, McDonald’s has launched the new Chicken Big Mac on October 10th (for a limited release). With that launch is a new commercial, including old familiar faces from the television series, Fresh Off the Boat, Randall Park and … Continue reading
Posted in Asian American Commercial Watch, Food & Drink
Tagged AACW, Big Mac, Chicken Big Mac, fast food, food review, Hudson Yang, mcdonalds, Randall Park
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Ken Jeong in Popeyes’ 2024 Super Bowl Ad “The Wait Is Over”
My favorite fellow Duke Asian American alumni is Ken Jeong (’90), and he stars in this Super Bowl commercial announcing that the Popeyes fast food chain is now offering chicken wings as part of their menu: “The year is 1972. … Continue reading
Posted in 8Series, Asian American Commercial Watch
Tagged chicken, Ken Jeong, Popeyes, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 2024
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Liberty Mutual Insurance’s ‘First Word | Truth Tellers’
I forget when I saw this cute commercial – probably while watching the San Francisco 49ers play. The premise is that the mother has been telling everyone how much money she’s been saving switching her insurance to Liberty Mutual, causing … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: Ronny Chieng & Old Spice’s “The Expert”
This Old Spice commercial has been on YouTube for four months now, but I only recently saw it as an online commercial. I was blown away! It made me wonder if the commercial was airing on TV as well, and … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: Getting Help is Simple
If you subscribe to the ad-supported Hulu streaming service like I do, you will sometimes see ads for forhims.com, which sells products and services dealing with issues affecting men, such as hair loss, mental health, and erectile dysfunction. When I … Continue reading
8Asians Exclusive: Interview with Randall Park on His Directorial Debut of ‘Shortcomings’ & Review – Opens August 4th
I had the great honor and pleasure of interviewing Randall Park as he visited San Francisco as part of his directorial debut to promote his upcoming film, Shortcomings, released by Sony Picture Classics and coming to a theater near you on Friday, … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, 8Series, Asian American Commercial Watch, Entertainment, Movies
Tagged Ally Maki, Justin Min, Randall Park, Sherry Cola, Shortcomings
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Northwestern Mutual’s ‘Distant Relatives’
While watching the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Seattle Seahawks, I saw this Northwestern Mutual commercial (‘Distant Relatives’): “Someday is today. That’s the realization many people are having these days—what we’re calling The Great Realization. It’s time to finally do … Continue reading
Posted in 8Series, Asian American Commercial Watch
Tagged interracial marriage, Northwestern Mutual
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