Opinion | Selling slim: Why celebrity-endorsed GLP-1 ads miss the mark

By Sierra O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • April 3, 2026

In this opinion article, senior staff columnist Sierra O’Neil talks about the recent use of celebrities to advertise GLP-1 medications.

Opinion | This ad was brought to you by an algorithm

By Sierra O’Neil, Senior Staff Writer • January 30, 2026

In this piece, Sierra O’Neil discusses the use of AI advertisements and how it affects consumers' opinions.

Big brands are taking over Pitt’s campus and students’ social media feeds

By Naomi Weiss, Senior Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

With an increasing campus presence of brand tabling, pop-up shops and energy drink promotions, student marketing ambassadors are witnessing the rise in brand marketing on campus, which they say is bolstered through social media.

Column | Sex, the media, and perceptions of attraction. The language of consumption has altered our perception of attraction

By Faith Richardson, staff writer • September 15, 2025

Staff writer Faith Richardson argues that the language in our everyday media and the advertising industry has altered society’s perception of women.

Opinion | We are losing ourselves to the internet

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist • March 23, 2023

Companies are shaping the way we think and ultimately who we are.

Inclusive alcohol advertising combats sexism and oppression

By Rashi Seth | Columnist • April 14, 2017

Beer companies do come up with some good commercials. The Budweiser Clydesdales and the the Most Interesting Man are two iconic images associated with beer brands. But often, beer commercials take...

The Pitt News wins awards for advertising, marketing

By John Hamilton / Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2017

College Media Business and Advertising Managers doled out nine awards to The Pitt News for excellence in business operations, marketing and promotions during the organization’s annual award ceremony...

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