Archives for the Month of September, 2011

Debate Rages On: Should McDonalds Ads Stop Targeting Children?

An open letter to McDonalds, signed by 550 healthcare professionals and organizations, published in the papers a week ago, has sparked a nationwide debate on who is responsible for children's heal…

Do Kids Eat Fast Food Because They Like Ronald McDonald?

Corporate Accountability Group, a non-profit, wants fast food companies to stop marketing their foods to children. They feel that iconic marketing figures like the McDonalds clown encourage children …

Burger King modifies ad after postal service complaint

According to a Postal Service statement, the agency asked the fast food giant to stop airing the ad, arguing that Burger King used its logo and uniform without permission while portraying a letter c…

McDonalds mascot to be scrapped for child obesity

The famous Ronald McDonald who has been the mascot of joy & happiness & also a part of happy childhood memories for many has reached its end.
Corporate Accountability International feels t…

McDonald’s Persuade Customers to Spend More by Adding Local Touches

McDonald's first Quarter sales show a remarkable increase. McDonald's global comparable sales increased by 4.2% compared to the same quarter in previous year. McDonald's is the leader in…