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Advertising markets in everything
Don't be surprised if you see Col. Sanders out filling potholes. In an unusual cause-marketing push, KFC is tackling the pothole problem in Louisville, Ky. in exchange for stamping the fresh pavement with "Re-freshed by KFC," a chalky stencil likely to fade away in the next downpour.
Here is the story and I thank The Browser for the pointer. Elsewhere from The Browser, here are recent job placements at Treasury.
Posted by Tyler Cowen on March 28, 2009 at 07:41 AM in Economics | Permalink
Comments
i hate capitalism.
Posted by: Dian Maya Kirana at Mar 28, 2009 8:38:30 AM
...do you prefer potholes?
Posted by: Grant at Mar 28, 2009 10:05:30 AM
Well put Grant
Posted by: David at Mar 28, 2009 10:34:16 AM
A chicken in every pothole?
Posted by: Leo Wong at Mar 28, 2009 10:43:33 AM
Just what the gov't should be promoting, more people going to KFC.
Posted by: gc at Mar 28, 2009 12:27:40 PM
Leo, good one. IMHO, it's so that they won't fall in while going to
the other side.
Posted by: Steve Y. at Mar 28, 2009 12:33:53 PM
How about just labeling old, unrepaired potholes, "brought to you by Joe's Alignment and Tire Repair Center?"
This hairpin corner "sponsored by Jones Funeral Homes."
or
Your 2010 dollar, valued at 23 cents, brought to you by the US Congress...
Posted by: The Other Eric at Mar 28, 2009 12:39:17 PM
Nice post. I love those links!
Living Room Furniture
Posted by: Living Room Furniture at Nov 10, 2009 12:04:21 PM
