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Ad titan Phil Karsh dies at 81

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The phones at Denver advertising firm Karsh Hagan rang and rang last week, as news spread that one of the firm’s namesakes, Phil Karsh, had died at the age of 81.

Ad firm sued for overdue invoices

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Former advertising darling Factory Design Labs has been sued for stiffing media outlets on a $50,000 bill. Last week, New York-based National Cable Communications (NCC), which purchases ad space on pay TV and other media on behalf of advertisers, joined several magazines that claim the Cherry Creek-based firm failed to pay its bills. NCC sued… Read more »

Dish jabs back at Tribune over snarky ads

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After the two companies failed to renew a contract on June 12, Tribune launched snarky websites like www.dumpdish.com that call Dish “dishturbing”. Dish has responded with a lawsuit alleging “false and deceptive” advertising claims.

Broncos look to boot Sports Authority from sponsorship slot

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In a court filing on Friday, lawyers for the Broncos seek court permission to tear up their sponsorship agreement with the troubled retailer, saying Sports Authority already has stiffed them for $2.1 million since February.

Bag startup stars in Holiday Inn ads

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Without spending a cent, a Denver company that makes messenger bags from military surplus has bagged a national advertising campaign on primetime TV.

HomeAdvisor accuses rival of bogus ‘guarantee’

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In a lawsuit filed last week, HomeAdvisor says competitor Angie’s List promises customers across-the-board refunds that apply “only to a small fraction of the Angie’s List membership”.