| 单词 | pitchman |
| 例句 | A trapper, the pitchman of a medicine show. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I had the feeling for a moment I was in the carnival I had seen recently in a movie, with its pushing, shoving, noisy throng, and its shouting, arm-waving vendors and pitchmen. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Jodorowsky steps into the scene, with the smile of a TV pitchman: “My mother dissolved in darkness. I’ve never been afraid of the night ever again.” ‘Psychomagic, a Healing Art’ Review: Introducing Surrealist Therapy 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z But in the inimitable words of TV pitchman Billy Mays, may he rest in peace: But wait, there’s more! Dancing with the Stars Watch: It’s A Pants-Off Dance-Off 2013-04-30T09:45:40Z Google's ad boasted no famous pitchmen, no images anyone with a web browser wouldn't know intimately, and such was its charm and power. 2010-02-08T13:08:00Z But in the words of the much-missed pitchman Billy Mays: But wait there’s more! Dancing with the Stars Results Watch: Who Went Home in the Double Elimination? 2012-11-14T13:30:26Z Still, it is a bit surprising to see him pop up as a pitchman for drinks that require cutting and pasting verbiage from section 101.93 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Vegetables With Benefits at ABCV 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z It was a very full week, but in the inimitable words of TV pitchman the late Billy Mays — but wait, there’s more! 'The Bachelorette' Recap: Doug E. Fresh, NYC and the Return of Nick V. 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Brokaw went on to craft deals that led to the creation of “The Cosby Show” and the comedian’s lucrative work as a pitchman. Norman R. Brokaw, Hollywood agent for Elvis and Marilyn, dies at 89 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z It’s a textbook Robinson blend of slapstick — clip after clip of tumbling bodies and screaming mourners — and character portrait: Robinson’s pitchman grows increasingly incensed that the uptight suits are killing his dream. ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Gives Us the Jerks We Deserve 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z The rapper and Samsung pitchman performed Wednesday afternoon at the company's booth inside the Los Angeles Convention Center. Lil Wayne performs at E3 after suffering seizures 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z I have to assume this is a residual from his highly lucrative career as a commercial pitchman. Space Jam at 20: 'The perfect movie' or one of modern cinema's biggest follies? 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z But there’s no money at the moment in homemade entertainment, so Mr. Fils-Aimé has become rich and famous as a pitchman. The TV Watch: In Haiti TV Tries to Educate, With Mixed Results 2012-07-11T21:54:55Z “He’s pulling from his past as a pitchman for shady products and his job as a reality-show host — his tone unchanged despite the 2,000 people that are dying each day.” It’s 5 o’clock. Do you know where your president is? 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z Audiences not only see Branson as corporate pitchman for his business, but also glimpse his abundant energy and drive for success backed by his trademark sense of humor. "Super Size Me" director gets original on Hulu 2011-08-17T00:00:45Z An emphatic wave becomes a goofy “wax-on, wax-off” movement, he said, the simple hand motion reducing a candidate to an essence: pitchman. A Tangerine Wig and a Tightrope Walk: Alec Baldwin as Donald J. Trump 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z The Subway pitchman has not been arrested, and is cooperating with authorities. 5 More Ad Pitchmen Who Fell Out of Favor 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z He was perfect with his credentials as an actor and pitchman and he was a serous journalist and reporter. How Mike Wallace changed TV journalism: "You had to compete" 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z Even Tom Cruise played pitchman, tweeting a 34-second video of himself going to see “Tenet” in a theater in London. In a Big Box-Office Test, ‘Tenet’ Grosses $20 Million 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Gooding captures the unsettling enigma of Mr. Simpson, the running back, actor and Hertz pitchman, grown strange in the hothouse of celebrity, lashing out — in grief? guilt? — as the investigation closes in on him. Review: ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson,’ Seen This Time in Double Vision 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Montel Williams, ubiquitous pitchman for payday loans, compression sleeves and blenders, was on a national news program discussing the CIA’s controversial “enhanced interrogation” program? Why do cable news shows use so many celebrity ‘experts’? 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z He looks like a pitchman heading into the last hour of an all-night infomercial. ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 3, Episode 8: Erlich’s Charade 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z Throughout the late 20th century, he was also a ubiquitous television pitchman. Willard Scott, TV’s Clown Prince of Sun and Showers, Is Dead at 87 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Even Cosby’s most true blue fans by this point can acknowledge that their idol is not the cuddly pudding pitchman of his heyday image. How long can Camille Cosby keep defending Bill? 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z The rapper and Samsung pitchman was forced to cancel his appearance Tuesday at the interactive industry's annual trade show after suffering what Lil Wayne's spokesman described as two minor seizures. After suffering seizures, Lil Wayne misses E3 appearance 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z A frequent guest on late-night TV, he was a spokesman for a range of charitable causes and a commercial pitchman with wide television exposure — too wide, some critics maintained. Willard Scott, TV’s Clown Prince of Sun and Showers, Is Dead at 87 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z He's played the pitchman for six years and has done Priceline spots for about 14 in all. Shatner's Negotiator back in new Priceline TV spot 2012-08-15T12:07:09Z Mr. Garner also was a pitchman for Polaroid instant cameras in the late 1970s and early 1980s. James Garner, disarming leading man of film and television, dies at 86 Until now, the most famous Viagra pitchman — even if his late-1990s ad has largely been scrubbed from the internet — was Senator Bob Dole, then in his 70s. Finally Putting Some Fun in Erectile Dysfunction 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z He's been a pitchman for Priceline for 14 years, five of those as the relentless Negotiator preaching the gospel of travel bargains. Priceline sends Shatner's Negotiator over a cliff 2012-01-19T12:26:09Z For all his hokey-ness, Ross was cool enough to be asked to be a pitchman for MTV—which he deemed "The land of happy little trees." 35 happy little facts about Bob Ross 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z But wait, there’s more, as the TV pitchmen say. Telluride and Toronto Look for Exclusivity 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z He also was the unseen pitchman in more than 3,000 commercials for such products as Oscar Mayer and Campbell's Soup. 'Gumby' voice-over star Dick Beals dies at 85 2012-06-01T14:42:47Z The pitchman era came after the expanded opportunities of civil rights, but now, society as a whole is reengaging around issues of inequality and social justice, and the black athlete is part of that reconsideration. Lonnae O’Neal: Meet the new power players: athletes. Case in point: Mizzou 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z The quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ. Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z He graduated from a chiropractic school, but instead of practicing that profession he became a pitchman for good health. Jack LaLanne, Founder of Modern Fitness Movement, Dies at 96 2011-01-24T03:34:59Z Great pitchmen have been born from the ashes before. Priceline sends Shatner's Negotiator over a cliff 2012-01-19T12:26:09Z Before long, Todbaum, expert pitchman, begins to win over some of the locals in fireside chats, regaling them with his transcontinental adventures. Jonathan Lethem Imagines a World Where Technology Stops Working 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z For the past decade, Cosby has operated less as a comedian or a product pitchman than as a freelance scold of the black poor. What Shielded Bill Cosby? 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z “The aim,” The New York Times reported, “was to change just enough that pitchmen could characterize the rerelease as something new, without alienating the ‘Star Wars’ faithful.” The Director’s Cut: A Label Often Redefined, Now by Lars von Trier 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z He was an actor, game show host and television pitchman for products such as Parliament cigarettes. How Mike Wallace created ‘a revolution’ in journalism — while battling depression 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z For years he was pitchman for Quaker Oats and in recent years appeared in a series of diabetes spots that turned him at one point into a social media sensation. Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Natural’ actor, dies at 85 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Breakfast cereal, originally a wholegrain health food, evolved into “breakfast candy”—sugar-coated flakes and puffs hawked to children by cartoon pitchmen like Tony the Tiger and Sugar Bear. Why sugar is bad for you 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Robert, whose infomercials are excerpted in the movie’s opening scenes, is the quintessential TV pitchman, at once blusteringly self-confident and transparently disingenuousness. | 'Father of Invention': ?Father of Invention,? With Kevin Spacey - Review 2011-10-13T23:24:32Z Throughout an extraordinary five- decade career, he has proved that singularity over and over again, whether as a groundbreaking television star, multimillion-dollar pitchman or candid social commentator. Review: “Cosby: His Life and Times” by Mark Whitaker The comedian, pitchman and American icon was charged Wednesday with felony aggravated indecent assault stemming from allegations that he drugged and abused a woman in 2004 in his suburban Philadelphia home. For some black women, the Cosby indictment is painfully complex 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z It’s not exactly clear, but Pearce wears a variety of costumes and imitates Steve Jobs, Billy Mays and a variety of other TV pitchmen and businessmen. Watch Guy Pearce's New, Strange Music Video (NSFW) 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z Holder was a dancer, choreographer, actor, costume designer, painter and the “un-Cola” pitchman for 7UP, and their worlds merged into a whirlwind of artistic activity. Carmen de Lavallade is 86 and still the best dancer in the room 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z “He was working it hard there,” Mr. Snitzer said with a sympathetic chuckle for a fellow pitchman. On the Trail of the Sale at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z In the ensuing decades, Nissen would remain the sport’s predominant pitchman. Bounce so hard 2012-07-28T13:00:00Z Since this is not an easy story either to tell or sell, Mr. Larson uses his skills as a pitchman right from the start. Review: Erik Larson’s ‘Dead Wake,’ on the Sinking of the Lusitania 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Off the trail, Mr. Newell is also making a name for himself as a lively pitchman for his sport, which he acknowledges suffers from a somewhat fusty image. 2010-01-28T06:21:00Z The star of "Home Improvement" and the "Toy Story" movies is becoming a pitchman for Chevrolet. 'Toy Story' star Tim Allen becomes Chevy pitchman 2010-09-03T18:33:00Z Still, it will be tough for any film to beat “Encanto,” which has the year’s most viral song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” as well as a popular pitchman in the songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda. Oscars 2022 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress? 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The same is true for the show’s jokes about pitchmen from English bank commercials or washed-up “Big Brother” contestants. Brief Encounters: The pleasures of being lost in translation 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z Comparing Ruth’s pitchman prowess to that of O. J. Simpson, she has Simpson the running back shilling for Avis, not Hertz. Babe Ruth, the First Modern Celebrity 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z Most valuable player of the National Basketball Association, Nike pitchman and word-association answer to Cleveland. What it takes to be a 'baller' 2010-06-14T00:08:00Z Trudeau may have been the pitchman of his own products, but his face certainly won’t get much play from behind bars. 5 More Ad Pitchmen Who Fell Out of Favor 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z But is America ready to accept him again as a sneaker pitchman? Why is Michael Vick shilling for Nike? 2011-07-06T00:30:00Z Hopper mellowed somewhat in later years, becoming a Republican and a pitchman for the likes of Gap and Nike. Hollywood hellraiser Dennis Hopper dead at 74 2010-05-29T18:24:00Z The former boxer George Foreman’s late-20th-century popularity as a television pitchman for a line of cooking products has enabled a collective amnesia. ‘Big George Foreman’ Review: Not the Biopic a Two-time Champ Deserves 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z To consent to the idea that he embodies the journalistic integrity of NBC News and its affiliated reporters is sort of like judging a deodorant based on how its pitchman smells. Our dangerous macho delusions: Brian Williams’ fraudulence — and our own 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z With that, prepare for this year's Globes host to serve as a pitchman, too. Barbed-wit alert: Ricky Gervais back as Globes host 2011-01-13T19:53:04Z Mr. Kutcher’s tendency to cap so many emotional scenes with small, self-satisfied smiles is especially unfortunate because they can’t help but bring to mind his other career as a pitchman for digital cameras. Movie Review: Ashton Kutcher in a Biopic About Steve Jobs 2013-08-15T23:10:13Z He reasoned that the company was changing its business model from "a name-your-price model to a fixed-price approach," and the pitchman seemed to speak to the past. Shatner's Negotiator back in new Priceline TV spot 2012-08-15T12:07:09Z He worked as a lyricist, pitchman, actor, writer and director. Eddie Lawrence, Comedian, Actor and Pitchman, Is Dead at 95 2014-03-31T00:10:54Z Simpson,” remember where they were when Simpson – football legend, Hall of Famer, actor and Hertz pitchman — led cops on a low-speed freeway chase in a white Bronco. “It’s not a guilty pleasure”: “American Crime Story” faces the complexities of the O.J. trial head-on 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z And just like that, another little spark of local color — the regional pitchman — disappears. NYC subway ad icon Dr. Zizmor retires: In the YouTube era, the local pitchman inches closer to extinction 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z And in a recent interview with actor and Old Spice pitchman Terry Crews he told me about taking diuretics to lean out for shirtless scenes. How Muscular Action Heroes Set Impossible Physical Standards for Men 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z People who enjoy Oliver’s faux pitchman, a commercial-break regular for Fox News viewers in the D.C. area, know two things. “It’s not magic; it’s science!” How “Bill Nye Saves the World” makes a gentle stand against ignorance 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z A new batch of potential underwear models and fragrance pitchmen needs to be discovered. Front Row: Nice Goal! How?d You Like to Be a Model? 2010-07-07T21:48:00Z After his football career, Simpson became a commercial pitchman, actor and football commentator. AP Exclusive: 25 years after murders, OJ says ‘Life is fine’ 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z Lawyers for the jailed former Subway pitchman argued that the girl’s parents — not Fogle — are the source of her distress. Fogle’s motion filed Thursday in U.S. Disgraced Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is actually suing the parents of one of his victims 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z In later years he picked up some income by becoming a pitchman for Ameriprise Financial, aiming ads at baby boomers looking ahead to retirement. Dennis Hopper of 'Easy Rider' dead at 74 2010-05-29T18:20:00Z "With ShamWow, I had to become my own distributor because no one wanted it," says the undaunted pitchman. Lindsay Lohan: From 'Machete' to the 'Most Offensive' Movie Ever 2010-09-04T02:50:00Z He's said that politics had nothing to do with his turn as pitchman for job growth and American resilience. Eastwood: A maverick who does politics his own way 2012-02-07T22:28:08Z He had his own reality show produced by Oprah, has served as a regular analyst on the NFL Network, and has acted as a pitchman for companies like Nike, Under Armour, American Airlines and Aflac. Calling Deion Sanders a sellout ignores the growing role of clout-chasing in college sports 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z His career in flummery and flimflam was launched when he left reform school at age 14 to work as a Coney Island pitchman, then joined Dr. W.H. Review | The most shameless con artist of the Jazz Age knew that the biggest lies work best 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z While the two women are Safely’s pitchmen and investors, they are not alone in the venture. Are You Cleaning Enough? Celebrities Want to Help. 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z “Pain Hustlers,” a conflicted yet entertaining dramedy from David Yates, takes its title from a group of pitchmen hawking fentanyl to clinics across the southeast. ‘Pain Hustlers’ Review: Seeking Dr. Feelgood 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z His new compatriots were less than cordial, he says, and they wondered: “ ‘Who needs this pitchman for Philip Morris cigarettes?’ How Mike Wallace created ‘a revolution’ in journalism — while battling depression 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z “It’s the original joystick,” said Mr. Herr, who sounds like a cross between the comedian Lewis Black and the feverish pitchman in those old Crazy Eddie commercials. Character Study: Randolph Herr, 64, Maestro of the Player Piano 2012-09-08T04:03:04Z The hunt for a pitchman begins with the target demographic, said Teague McGrath, director of marketing at the reverse mortgage company American Advisors Group. New Career for Aging Celebrities: TV Pitchman 2012-03-07T23:30:00Z In the late 1980s he acted as pitchman in an infomercial for the Helsinki Formula, which claimed to be a cure for baldness. Robert Vaughn, Who Starred as Napoleon Solo in ‘Man From U.N.C.L.E,’ Dies at 83 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z The latest chart-topping rap album, however, upped the ante with a Hollywood-style trailer narrated by no less of a pitchman than the actor Morgan Freeman. 21 Savage Hits No. 1, With an Assist From Morgan Freeman 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z The first is of his manager of 40 years, Joe Glaser, a white, hard-talking Chicago pitchman who left Armstrong little when he died. Theater Review: Louis Armstrong Reminisces in ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf’ 2014-03-21T00:30:14Z At the end of an advert, the pitchman must smile, so that you, the potential consumer, will be aware that the product in question will render all of your pain and torment manageable. Space Jam at 20: 'The perfect movie' or one of modern cinema's biggest follies? 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z In a series of videos culminating Thursday, the muscular pitchmen dueled in tongue-in-cheek challenges from one another and viewers. Old Spice guy wins out over Fabio 2011-07-28T18:03:08Z The director placed those white cheerleaders in the ads as a way to endorse O.J. — in an era when black pitchmen for white America were almost nonexistent — so that O.J. might endorse Hertz. Fraught Racial Dynamics in the ‘Bachelorette’ Premiere 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Serving as SkyTree pitchman is none other than Kirk Cameron, the Christian actor and author, who called Scholastic “controllers in part of the woke matrix.” Kirk Cameron takes on ‘woke’ giant Scholastic with SkyTree Book Fairs 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Away from the television cameras, Mr. Infantino surprised the Italians by revealing himself to be a pitchman for an effort by Saudi Arabia to stage soccer’s biggest championship, the World Cup. Inside Man: How FIFA Guided the World Cup to Saudi Arabia 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The contrast between the popularity of the Biden agenda and the unpopularity of its pitchman, even among some party loyalists, is a major concern for Democrats going into 2024. Democrats' dilemma: Biden's agenda is popular, but he is not 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z He’s a self-assured pitchman who views himself as an ultra-connector, peppering conversation with references to business leaders he admires like Elon Musk. Cameo to the Moon, and Back 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Williams may already be a million-dollar pitchman and future No. 1 overall draft pick, but that doesn’t seem to justify him bypassing a ritual undertaken by athletes far more decorated and popular. Plaschke: Is there something wrong with Caleb Williams? Why isn't USC celebrating his success? 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z There is no patron saint of Los Angeles pitchmen, and really, there should be. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z State Farm had stood by their former pitchman through the backlash of his decision to represent himself as immunized to COVID-19. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ endorsement deal with State Farm ends after 12 years 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z He’s not an advertiser’s dream of a pitchman. Why George Kirby might be the Mariners’ best player so far in 2023 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z He was a cabaret singer, a soap opera actor, a television pitchman, a travel tour guide, a journalist and, finally, the host of “GlobeTrotter TV,” a travel show on public-access cable television in New York. Jon Haggins, Designer Who Slipped Into and Out of Fashion, Dies at 79 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z A year later, General Mills tapped him as its pitchman on the front of Wheaties cereal boxes and in television commercials. Bob Richards, pole vaulter who landed on Wheaties boxes, dies at 97 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Let us not speak of them in the same category as true pitchmen. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Trying to appear unruffled, the lanky pitchman with a cowboy hat and an ear-to-ear grin launched that characteristically folksy tactic with welcoming words: “Howdy, I’m Cal Worthington and this is my dog Spot.” After more than 40 years, end of the road for Southern California's Cal Worthington car dealership 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Crudup’s portrayal of a sketchy pitchman with emotional conflict is worth witnessing, even if it does occasionally echo Cory Ellison of “The Morning Show.” 'Hello Tomorrow!' shoots for the moon but craters 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z James is a pitchman for Nike, GMC, AT&T and many more multinational companies. LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z After he won a second gold medal, Mr. Richards’s career as pitchman took off, buoyed not just by Wheaties but also his popular 1959 autobiography, “Heart of a Champion.” Bob Richards, pole vaulter who landed on Wheaties boxes, dies at 97 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Now, for the real candidates for the choicest place in our pitchman pantheon. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z As the industry boomed, he became one of its most successful and charismatic pitchmen. New York Attorney General Sues Founder of Collapsed Crypto Bank 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z I saw him one more time, as a pitchman for the 2014 World Cup, which Brazil hosted and got knocked out of in humiliating fashion. Appreciation: Pelé was the greatest soccer player. Was that good or bad for Brazil and for soccer? 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Tom Brady and Steph Curry were pitchmen for the company, and FTX’s name quickly came off the arena where the Miami Heat played. Sports unraveled, collided with politics, racism in 2022 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z His signature routine featured the Sledge-O-Matic, an enormous wooden mallet — a parody of kitchen gadgets hawked by TV pitchman Ron Popeil — that Gallagher said was manufactured by “a subsidiary of Fly by Night Industries.” Gallagher, hammer-wielding comic whose routine was a smash, dies at 76 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Scheib’s pitch line earned him a spot on the chair in pitchman’s Valhalla — next to Johnny Carson and his big desk on national TV. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Years before he became a controversy-courting media icon, gambling promoter, liquor pitchman and pizza reviewer, David S. Portnoy was drowning in debts. Desperate for Growth, Aging Casino Company Embraced ‘Degenerate Gambler’ 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z “I had never heard of canvassing, but it hit home when they told me about it,” said Cunal, who ended up working as a door-to-door pitchman for the initiative. Column: Citizens led the way on L.A.'s homelessness tax measure. Can it help solve the crisis? 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Mr. Obama also mocked Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican in the Senate race, as a television pitchman with no interest in helping working people. At Fetterman Rally, Obama Mocks Oz and Tells Crowd to Vote for Democracy 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z The outcome of the race could turn on whether voters view the first-time candidate as the trusted doctor he portrayed on TV or a pitchman who repeatedly promoted products of questionable medical value. Dr. Oz made reputation as a surgeon, a fortune as a salesman 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Earl Muntz was the brilliant Barnum of pitchmen, a man who made and lost several fortunes, only one of them selling cars. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z He could further elevate his profile as a product pitchman. Hernández: USC star Caleb Williams rebounded against Arizona State. Is he ready for bigger tests? 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z And Federer, the instantly recognizable global pitchman who brought his sport to places all over the world that didn’t even have tournaments through exhibitions to raise money for his charitable foundation. As Roger Federer retires, an appreciation of his career 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already a master pitchman and media pro. Witty, engaging Eli Manning is master pitchman, media pro 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Oz’s role as a promoter follows a long line of TV pitchmen, with one important distinction. Dr. Oz made reputation as a surgeon, a fortune as a salesman 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z His name is Aaron Adirim, an émigré from Latvia with an MFA from NYU, and a pitchman for his own California window installation business. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The real-life background to the commercial, in which Gorbachev’s straitened financial circumstances made him willing to become a pitchman for pizza, spoke volumes about how history had already gone off the rails for him. Perspective | Why Gorbachev’s death feels like it’s part of an alternate history 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z He is also a pitchman for a company — whether it’s a corporation as large as United Airlines or a business as obscure as College Hunks Hauling Junk. Alabama on top, fans in the stands, stars on the field. So why is everything different? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Stick advertising logos all over their uniforms like stock cars and let the players be pitchmen. Backtalk: Times readers sound off on Pac-12, Mariners 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z He has found his voice as a pitchman for the PGA Tour. BRITISH OPEN ’22: A look at top contenders for St. Andrews 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z He leveraged his wild persona to become a broadcaster, actor and pitchman. Tony Siragusa, former Ravens star and Fox Sports personality, dies at 55 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Today, he wears a hearing aid and spends more time working as a pitchman for a cochlear implants advocacy group than he does acting. Former ‘Incredible Hulk’ actor Lou Ferrigno says Marvel films lack ‘raw’ humanity 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Quite possibly someone who might actually need to shop for used cars online instead of getting paid handsomely as a pitchman to do so. Perspective | The Celtics should be on their way to the title. But … Stephen Curry. 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z “Easternmost in quality, westernmost in flavor,” their pitchman, Vin Scully, intoned for nearly a half-century, words that almost rivaled his famous opening line: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” End of the line for Farmer John, a smelly L.A. landmark of Dodger Dogs, tourists, protests 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z I could picture Foreman’s smile as the former heavyweight boxing champion and hamburger appliance pitchman dropped Don King-isms as he talked — and talked and talked — about his longtime publicist and friend, Bill Caplan. Hernández: Boxing publicist recounts escape from Venezuela with George Foreman 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z “I like doing my job,” he said, adding that even as he said yes to those roles, he was rejecting lucrative Super Bowl ads because he doesn’t want to be a pitchman. Nicolas Cage has seen your memes. He wants you to see his work. 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z After a season of unrivaled accomplishment of pitching and hitting, Major League Baseball is deploying the Angels star as its marquee pitchman. MLB makes Shohei Ohtani the face - and voice - of opening week 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The presence of a boomer comedian pitchman, though, is just the latest sign that crypto has left behind its bleeding-edge roots. Everyone Has Crypto FOMO, but Does It Belong in Your Portfolio? 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Jordan, whose Bulls won their second of three straight titles in 1992, stood alone as a player and a pitchman. The 1990s: Jordan takes flight; Magic scores vs HIV virus 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Wheeler often meets fans attending their first race, in part because of Wallace’s raised profile as race winner, social activist and popular pitchman. Wallace, Busch vow to turn Jordan’s 23XI Racing into champs 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z The C.G.I. effects are top-notch, and the services of a pitchman like Matt Damon don’t come cheap. Why Is Matt Damon Shilling for Crypto? 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z “This guy is really cool,” Madden said, foreshadowing two decades of Brady as a pitchman for everything from Tag Heuer watches to Aston Martin sports cars. Tom Brady’s Impact Was Best Measured in Goose Bumps 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Indeed, Saget became a pitchman for scleroderma research and a vocal supporter of the charity after his sister Gay died from the disease in 1996. Mourning but make it funny: Bob Saget's pals reunite for another 'punk rock shiva' 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The public service ads and the public service involvement led to the commercial endorsements because people realized that the same guys, those same people doing public service ads could be good pitchmen, good spokesmen. Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, talks about NBA life in the 1980s 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z The league finally had a product to sell, and stars were becoming pitchmen. Stern, talent influx led to NBA transformation during 1980’s 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z His death elicited an outpouring of condolences and stories from his years as a coach for the Oakland Raiders, a broadcaster, a commercial pitchman, the face of the Madden NFL video games and a teacher. Ron Rivera shares fond memories of time spent with mentor John Madden 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Madden also became a sought-after commercial pitchman, standing out among a collection of sports personalities in the memorable Miller Lite commercials. LOVERRO: Madden connected with all of humanity 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Madden was also known as a pitchman selling restaurants, hardware stores, and beer, and he became the face of "Madden NFL Football," one of the most successful sports video games of all time. John Madden, legendary NFL coach and broadcaster, dead at 85 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z He parlayed his appeal into a series of career incarnations — commercial pitchman, successful author, video-game entrepreneur — and embraced them all with zest. John Madden, Face and Voice of the N.F.L. on the Field and in the Broadcast Booth, Dies at 85 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z In addition to his announcing, Madden was a ubiquitous product pitchman, appearing in commercials for Miller Lite, Ace Hardware, Outback Steakhouse, Tinactin and many others. John Madden, NFL icon, announcer and video game star, has died 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Hansel’s pitchman qualities made joining an easy decision, former employees said. Inside the slow, strange collapse of electric delivery startup Chanje 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Dole also endeared himself to the public as the self-deprecating pitchman for the anti-impotence drug Viagra and other products. Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z In one such webcast last month, a Chinese online pitchman known as the “lipstick brother” sold $1.9 billion worth of merchandise in a single day. Why the Internet Is Turning Into QVC 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Degree’s theme is a perfect fit for its new pitchman. Buried on the depth chart, UCLA's Chase Griffin emerges as early endorsement star 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z He’s a podcaster, a pitchman, an outspoken activist, a father of seven, a man celebrated for his comic impersonation of Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” and a singular career that has spanned five decades. Alec Baldwin has long lived at the center of a storm. Now comes a hurricane 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Uecker famously mocked his modest on-field skill set, but he got a ticket to Cooperstown for his long career as a broadcaster, comedian, pitchman and ambassador for the game. Hall of Famers: Sinquefields honored for contributions to chess 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Greg Young, Chase’s father, worries the strain may one day become overwhelming, but for now, he and others believe Young has remained disciplined, growing as a player and a pitchman. Chase Young’s off-field interests have grown, but he knows his play is what matters most 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z At his peak popularity, Scott also was a well-paid, in-demand convention speaker and ubiquitous pitchman, promoting sodas and tea, oranges, cars, hotels, jelly, hardware and other products. Willard Scott, rollicking weatherman of TV's 'Today' show 35 years, dies at 87 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Ron Popeil, the legendary pitchman and father of the infomercial, has died at 86. How Ron Popeil perfected the art of the infomercial 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z “I’ve gone by many titles: King of Hair, King of Pasta, King of Dehydration, or to use a more colloquial phrase, a pitchman or a hawker,” Mr. Popeil said in 1995. Ron Popeil, Inventor and Ubiquitous Infomercial Pitchman, Dies at 86 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z With a sales technique honed as a sidewalk hustler, hypnotic TV pitchman Ron Popeil made a fortune hawking such offbeat yet oddly clever contraptions as the Veg-O-Matic and Mr. Microphone. Ron Popeil, the hypnotic TV pitchman Ron Popeil made a fortune hawking such offbeat yet oddly clever contraptions as the Veg-O-Matic and Mr. Microphone, has died 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Rosenfeld joined The Post as an editor on the foreign desk and became well known as a very vocal pitchman for certain stories being promoted as front-page candidates. Harry M. Rosenfeld, a key figure in The Post’s Watergate coverage, dies at 91 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z But then, like any good pitchman, Biden quickly regained his footing. Biden struggles to sell democracy abroad when it faces challenges at home 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z Meet Loki of Asgard, god of mischief and pitchman of compact SUVs. Meet Loki, Hyundai pitchman. Can Marvel streaming shows sell SUVs and Disney+? 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the NBA expanded its television presence and influence on pop culture, as stars like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan established themselves as coveted pitchmen. The NBA at 75: From Mikan to LeBron, how the game has changed It also resulted in his being hired as a TV pitchman for Princess Cruise Lines. Gavin MacLeod, ‘Love Boat’ captain, dies at 90 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z It featured the actor turned pitchman Ray Winstone, who sat in the back of a luxury sedan, dressed in a dark suit, idling in traffic and exuding ease and control. The Gambling Company That Had the Best Pandemic Ever 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z He considers himself less of a pitchman these days, more of a behind-the-scenes investor. AP Interview: White streamlines life on road to ‘22 Olympics 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z "Think about the world right now. Bill Cosby is in jail and Snoop Dogg is the number one pitchman in America," he joked. Chris Rock reveals he was almost cast in 'Friends' and 'Seinfeld' 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z He was a better pitchman than pitcher, appearing in commercials for Slim Fast diet drink and Glad garbage bags and lending his name to pasta sauces and restaurants. Tommy Lasorda, Dodgers manager and profane master of motivation, dies at 93 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z The man who said he bled Dodger Blue also served as a pitchman for Ultra Slim-Fast in the early 1990s. Hollywood loved Tommy Lasorda too, letting him ham it up on TV and in movies 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z Although he famously became a pitchman for a weight-loss aid and shed 40 pounds on a dare in 1988, he was instantly recognizable for his rotund figure and the sagging pouches under his eyes. Dodgers legendary manager Tommy Lasorda dies at age 93 of a heart attack 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z He did grow morbidly obese, and near the end of his life, he was best known as a TV pitchman. 'Mank' brings just the latest in a long line of Orson Welles depictions 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Ahead of his official start date, Sanders, while staying busy hosting his podcast “21st and Prime” and appearing in commercials as a Subway pitchman, secured six transfer players from Football Bowl Subdivision programs. Deion Sanders is inspiring hope at Jackson State. But what happened at Prime Prep? 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Defense lawyers previously said Mike Lindell, the owner and main pitchman for the “MyPillow” brand, also played a significant part in securing Mr. Rittenhouse’s release last week. Ricky Schroder defends helping Kyle Rittenhouse post bond; actor insists teen innocent of murder 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Bad Bunny, who is Puerto Rican, appeared on “Saturday Night Live” in April and in Corona beer commercials playing off perennial pitchman Snoop Dogg. Bad Bunny will play a rich kid gone bad on Netflix's 'Narcos: Mexico' 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z For all his television work, Mr. Crosby was best known to many viewers as a pitchman, appearing in commercials for Anheuser-Busch Natural Light beer beginning in the late 1970s. Norm Crosby, comedian who mangled words with great extinction, dies at 93 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z In the video, Trump sounded like a pitchman for the experimental antibodies. Antibody treatment Trump touts relied on testing with cells derived from fetal tissue 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z When Donald Trump emerged as a national figure in the 80s, he was understood to be something more than a pitchman for his real estate interests. Review: How Reagan and the finance bros gave us Trump 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z For years he also was pitchman for Quaker Oats and in recent years appeared in a series of diabetes ads that turned him at one point into a social media sensation. This week’s passages 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z In 2016, two-thirds of Trump voters viewed the presidential race as America's "last chance to survive," as if the racist TV pitchman's opponent was Osama bin Laden. As the pandemic has made clear, America has no welfare state — but we sure have a warfare state 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z The high court said the lower court “did not cite legal authority for the award, but instead cited Quaker Oats pitchman Wilford Brimley, stating “it’s the right thing to do.’” North Dakota high court sides with state over minerals law 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z A national television audience will see two sides of Kershaw on Thursday: the pitcher making a team-record ninth opening day start; and the pitchman dressed in armor. Sir Clayton Kershaw, medieval knight, is your opening day pitchman 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Reagan may have been a lightweight, a Hollywood hanger-on, an empty “yes, boss” corporate pitchman, but the country, by 1980, was ready for him. Review: How Reagan and the finance bros gave us Trump 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z It was precisely the secretary of state’s skepticism about the wisdom of war that made him the Bush White House’s indispensable pitchman for it. Colin Powell Still Wants Answers 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z The packaging is as slick and polished as the pitchman on the cover, but the dubious science behind much of the product line is certain to leave more discriminating customers deflated. Tom Brady's pseudoscientific wellness racket is the American dream | Bryan Armen Graham 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Subway said it had mutually agreed with Jared Fogle to suspend their relationship after the home of the sandwich chain’s longtime pitchman was raided by federal and state investigators. Today in History 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z For example, what constitutes a fair market price for being a pitchman for a product? N.C.A.A. Outlines Plan to Let Athletes Make Endorsement Deals 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Now imagine a restaurant hiring him as its pitchman and paying him $500 or $1,000 each time he posts content with its messaging. Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z For decades, the public has known Jordan as a supreme athlete, a smiling “Be Like Mike” pitchman and a global icon. In ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance,’ an unfiltered Michael Jordan gets the last word 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z Trump’s on-air ubiquity is part of a deliberate White House strategy to place the president front and center as the pitchman and public relations impresario for the coronavirus response. Talking through a pandemic: Trump uses words as a weapon in coronavirus response 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Tuberville stops there, a veteran pitchman identifying his prospect, and makes eye contact. An SEC football coach became a Trump-loving Senate hopeful. His players no longer recognize him. 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z The charming pitchman's face is recognizable from the commercial for the German-based travel discount site where he promises to help find travelers the “ideal hotel for the best price.” 'Trivago guy' sees drunken-driving charge dropped in Texas 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z They are champions, MVPs, Olympic gold medalists, fathers, maniacal workers, global celebrities, sneaker pitchmen and heirs to Michael Jordan. Analysis | For LeBron James, Kobe Bryant’s death provided a powerful reminder of life’s priorities 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z Parnas said he sought out the former New York mayor to be a paid pitchman for a company he co-founded called Fraud Guarantee that claimed to shield investors from financial fraud. ‘Once this is over, we’ll be kings’: How Lev Parnas worked his way into Trump’s world — and now is rattling it 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z When you have a new product to sell, who better to sell it than golf’s best pitchman? Ernie Els will give PGA Tour Champions a boost it needs, but will Jim Furyk and Phil Mickelson do likewise? - Golf Digest 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z He is well-known in the Wichita area as the over-the-top Super Car Guys pitchman in the used car dealership’s TV commercials. Kansas used car pitchman arrested after search yields drugs 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Trump, the real estate pitchman, also likes props. The optics of Trump's announcement: America stands ready to strike 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z The auto executive and master pitchman who put the Mustang in Ford’s lineup in the 1960s and became a corporate folk hero when he resurrected Chrysler 20 years later. Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Among other pursuits, he became a football analyst for Fox Sports and a pitchman for a company that produces a line of cannabidiol-infused topical pain relievers. Rob Gronkowski Will Not Return for Patriots’ Playoff Run 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z That pitch proved successful, and the pitchman deserves serious credit. Analysis | Bradley Beal extension is a big win for Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard and his vision for future 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Biden had served as the chief pitchman for the proposal before Congress. As Sen. Bernie Sanders wins major labor endorsement, others in organized labor aren’t rushing to take sides in the 2020 presidential contest 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z As a charismatic, bilingual Mexican soccer star in Los Angeles, Vela could be a ubiquitous and well-paid product pitchman. Carlos Vela in a happy place as he transforms LAFC into MLS juggernaut 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Wallace’s announcing days eventually lead to all manner of TV work, including a bit of dramatic acting and being a commercial pitchman for unlikely but real products like Golden Fluffo shortening. Review: The documentary 'Mike Wallace Is Here' is as tough minded as the man himself 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z He also returned to serve as pitchman, helping the company appeal to different demographics by appearing in commercials with “Seinfeld” actor Jason Alexander and the rapper Snoop Dogg. Lee Iacocca, auto industry savior, dies at 94 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z He traveled the country like a pitchman, talking up his products to anyone who would listen, sometimes to sparse audiences. Lee Iacocca, father of the Ford Mustang who later rescued Chrysler, dies at 94 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z So when the Lakers attempt to woo Kawhi Leonard next week, one of their pitchmen is going to be … Magic Johnson? Magic Johnson as part of Lakers’ Kawhi Leonard free-agency pitch is a strange fit 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z He was now looking into the camera, like a television pitchman who has momentarily forgotten why anyone would want to buy what he is selling but remains convinced that they will, because they must. Donald Trump and the Telltale Cough 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Enter Pence, the Trump White House’s go-to pitchman to traditional Republican voters. While Trump wages trade war, Pence tries to ease GOP anxiety 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z "That's what he's living off of now, pensions from Hertz, the NFL," he added of Simpson, who is a former advertising pitchman for the car rental company. Nicole Brown Simpson estate lawyer: Lasting memory of OJ civil case was getting 'the right result' 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z Simpson, the charismatic football star who became a TV pitchman. O.J. Simpson case helped bring spousal abuse out of shadows 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z After Simpson left the NFL, he worked as a sports commentator and “commercial pitchman”. OJ Simpson says post-prison life playing golf in Las Vegas 'is fine' 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z He prides himself in never letting his face show what he might be feeling inside, not exactly an emotional pitchman for the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods’ Masters-winning nostalgia dulled at PGA Championship 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z The charming pitchman for the German discount travel website then allegedly failed a sobriety test and submitted a blood sample to test for alcohol before he was charged, FOX26 Houston reported. Trivago pitchman found passed out behind wheel of car, charged with DWI, police say 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z Academics represent a new face for an industry that’s long relied on aging celebrity pitchmen. Reverse mortgages, America’s most hated home loan, are making a comeback 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z “The first time I killed someone was the best day of my life,” Hader said, in a pitchman’s buttery tones. Bill Hader Kills 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z At WBBM, he helped persuade skeptical news executives to gamble on an avid advertising pitchman named Mike Wallace. Perry Wolff, award-winning TV news documentarian, dies at 97 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Bassam is counting down the days until the NHL trade deadline on Feb. 25, as there’s been speculation for months that Burakovsky, one of the Capitals’ pizza pitchmen, will be dealt. Markieff Morris finally landed a commercial with a local pizza chain. Then he got traded. 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z He may have a future as a Hallmark pitchman, too. Hey, is that Joe Theismann? In a Hallmark movie? Called ‘SnowComing’? 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z Carlos Sánchez, 83, who for nearly four decades played Juan Valdez, the embodiment of Colombian coffee and one of the most recognizable pitchmen in the world, died Dec. 29 in Medellín. This week’s passages 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z He is a popular pitchman in the Chicago area with a restaurant and his own line of products ranging from salsa to wine. Former Bears coach Ditka suffers heart attack 2018-11-24T05:00:00Z For more than 20 years, Mr. Karen was the TV pitchman for Pathmark, a supermarket chain in the Northeast for which he made thousands of commercials. Character actor who worked giants and the ‘Living Dead’ dies at 94 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z Ruth became one of the first celebrity pitchmen for consumer goods. Review | How Babe Ruth ushered in the era of the home run and the sports celebrity 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z At lunch that day, the prison is serving chocolate pudding, a product Mr. Cosby was associated with as a pitchman for Jell-O. What Bill Cosby’s Life Will Be Like as Inmate NN7687 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Goff’s profile as a cool pitchman off the field appears to be growing at a pace similar to his ascent as a top-rated passer on it. It's being broadcast: Rams' Jared Goff is passing test as a rising NFL star - Los Angeles Times For much of the last century, Smokey was the pitchman for the federal government’s aggressive wildfire suppression policy. Was Smokey Bear wrong? How a beloved character may have helped fuel catastrophic fires 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z We mostly laughed and pointed at the silliness of his clownish pitchman gibberish. Donald Trump may be the worst liar in political history: And it’s getting worse 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z He’s an analyst on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” a popular pitchman and an active entrepreneur and investor. Shaq on his Hollywood plans: ‘I want to be the next Rock’ 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z SharkNinja might want to think about hiring Nick as a pitchman. Teen gets ‘best day ever’ with visit to vacuum cleaner firm 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z His reputation as a family man grew with gigs as the longtime popular pitchman for Jell-O pudding and creator of the “Fat Albert” children’s cartoon series. Bill Cosby guilty in first #MeToo era celebrity conviction 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z He was also a Jell-O pitchman and later a public moralist. Bill Cosby found guilty by Pennsylvania jury in sexual assault trial 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Nearly half of TV spots include testimonials, some featuring celebrity pitchmen. In the War on Cancer, Truth Becomes a Casualty 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The basketball Hall-of-Famer, TNT TV analyst, commercial pitchman and onetime rapper is putting poetry on his lengthy resume as part of a new public television series. Shaq attacks verse in new TV series “Poetry in America” 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z For starters, there were ample suspicions about the pitchman, Mr. Zwane. ‘They Eat Money’: How Mandela’s Political Heirs Grow Rich Off Corruption 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z He is already a pitchman for sporting goods and mattresses, and there are undoubtedly more endorsements on the way. Ohtani’s electrifying start to MLB career a big hit in Japan 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has filed a petition that seeks to let him out of federal prison. Jared Fogle seeks release from federal prison 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Wright, the most devoted and vocal pitchman for the conference, in either iteration, said what was exciting about the old league were the frequent intraconference matchups between highly ranked opponents. Big East Puts Basketball on a Pedestal, and Likes How It Looks 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Conservatives probably prefer constructions workers shimmy bamboo scaffolding barefoot in their zeal to unwind workplace safety regulations, and tactic Reagan perfected at pitchman for General Electric. Trump Rollbacks Target Offshore Rules ‘Written With Human Blood’ 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z But he has not proved to be the best pitchman, according to a dozen attendees at a January meeting with potential donors at HUD headquarters. Ben Carson on His Vexing Reign at HUD: Brain Surgery Was Easier Than This 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Prosecutors are counting on other accusers testifying to show there was a sinister side to Cosby’s public persona as “America’s Dad,” cultivated through his role as an affable Jell-O pitchman and family sitcom star. Prosecutors in Bill Cosby retrial want 19 women to testify 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z It’s an all-encompassing sort of ambition, and Neumann is the brash and idealistic pitchman. WeWork aims way beyond office space with ambitious expansion and rich valuation 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Simmons, who plays two versions of the same character in “Counterpart,” talks about his dual role, the back story of his Farmers Insurance pitchman and life after his Oscar win. ‘Mister Rogers’ Fans Plan for a Few Beautiful Days Back in His Neighborhood 2018-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Bezos has always been happy to play the role of Amazon’s chief pitchman, especially when he perceives some benefit to Amazon customers from doing so, people who have worked with him said. Mr. Amazon Steps Out 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The master pitchman, flashing a soft smile, offers only this: “We do well.” The nation’s only African American piano maker counts fans 2017-12-09T05:00:00Z But days later, she got a text message from Lee, whom she describes as “a consummate pitchman.” DeWanda Wise on playing a millennial Nola Darling in Spike Lee’s updated ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z With Russia, as with so many other aspects of Trump’s business and political life, he has been more pitchman than builder. Opinion | A history of Donald Trump’s business dealings in Russia 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z Martin knew the idea wasn’t enough; he needed a worthy pitchman. Jaleel Wadood unveiled the Fours Up signal on his way to UCLA's starting lineup 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z While Hall loved engineering, he wasn’t much of a businessman; his history as a polymath would rival Elon Musk, but he lacked Musk’s skills as a pitchman. The billion dollar widget steering the driverless car industry 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z He wears Under Armour gear, but unlike his teammate Harper, who is the company’s lead baseball pitchman, Rendon is nowhere to be found on its advertisements. Anthony Rendon Is the Nationals’ Mr. Anonymous. He Shouldn’t Be. 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z Cam Newton’s sexist comment to a female reporter has cost the Carolina Panthers quarterback a side gig as a yogurt pitchman amid national backlash. Cam Newton dropped by sponsor over 'sexist' remark to female reporter 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z But the judge said that claim did not belong in his court, even if Subway viewed McLaughlin as a means to “ground their valuable pitchman” and depict his “wholesome” life. Lawsuit by Subway pitchman Fogle's ex-wife thrown out by judge 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z The process culminating in freedom for the former football player, actor and TV pitchman is in motion, but must be approved and documents must be signed, state department of corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast said. OJ Simpson could be released on parole as soon as Monday, prison officials say 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z As for TraceMe, the experienced pitchman wasn’t shy about his ambitions during a conference call with the TraceMe management team from his office space in Seattle’s aptly named Russell Investments Center. traceme-launch 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z As before, the opposition fought back with everything they had, which now included the AMA’s new pitchman, Ronald Reagan. LBJ launches Medicare: “You can’t treat grandma this way” 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z He was the first black man to be a national pitchman for Chevy. Is parole the next chapter in the never-ending, and ever-fascinating, saga of O.J. Simpson? 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z But the judge said that claim did not belong in his court, even if Subway viewed McLaughlin as a means to “ground their valuable pitchman” and depict his “wholesome” life. Lawsuit by Subway pitchman Fogle's ex-wife thrown out by judge 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z Fleischman’s talent is that of the pitchman, and what he slides across the counter is meant to be wrapped not just in paper but also in comfort, convenience, even archetype. The guy who brought you Umami Burger wants to reinvent PB&J 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z The imprisoned former football star and TV pitchman would be released on or after Oct. How and where OJ Simpson’s parole hearing will take place 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Before finding their way there, many tourists are intercepted by pitchmen for other boats that typically loop around the island. The Motive in a Manhattan Shooting? The Statue of Liberty 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z It does indeed make for a good pitch, and Ainslie, after some initial struggles to find the financing he required, has proved an able pitchman. Britain Hopes for a New Chapter at the America’s Cup 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z The speaker was Aaron Wirtz, known in Wichita for his role as the crazy car pitchman for the Super Car Guys, a character he called the “scourge of cable TV.” Wichita group follows church model without religion 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z Both were perfect pitchmen for the sport, but in different ways, and for different eras. Without Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nascar Faces an Uncertain Future 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z He became an international celebrity, a pitchman for corporate America, and a role model—although not an entirely uncontroversial one—for many minority communities. Tiger Woods and the Amazing 1997 Masters 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z It wanted to help save America’s imperiled bee populations because, after all, the animated “pitchman” for its Honey Nut variety is a honeybee. The great bee bumble: Cheerios wanted to help. Its plan went terribly wrong. 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z Trump is basically an entertainer and a pitchman, so these events play to his talents, such as they are. Donald Trump wants to run the government as a business. But he’s never been any good at that either 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Weinstein took the microphone to speak to the several dozen insiders who’d gathered, shifting simultaneously into his two preferred modes: pitchman and crusader. Entertainment's latest trend: Race and the criminal-justice system 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Lord, Brauer, Kingston, are nothing more than professional pitchmen and apologists. How to Save CNN From Itself 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z In another arc we saw an engineer’s personal journey from project pitchman to plant whistle-blower. Climate Change News That Stuck With Us in 2016 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z The prime suspect: football hero-turned-actor and TV pitchman O.J.Simpson — accused of a heinous double murder. Kato Kaelin on O.J. Simpson trial revival in FX and ESPN programs 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Supreme Court on Monday rejected former TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau's bid to overturn his criminal contempt conviction and 10-year prison sentence for exaggerating the content of a weight loss book he marketed through infomercials. Supreme Court rejects TV pitchman's appeal on weight loss book 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z Even with its new pitchmen, Atom faces an entrenched competitor in Fandango, which NBCUniversal owns. A Movie Ticketing Start-Up Hopes to Fill Empty Seats 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z He also served as Bill Cosby’s agent, helping get him cast on “I Spy” and crafting deals that led to the creation of “The Cosby Show” and the comedian’s lucrative work as a pitchman. Trailblazing talent agent Norman Brokaw dies at age 89 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z The family of former Subway pitchman and convicted sex offender Jared Fogle accused the sandwich chain this week of ignoring complaints about his “predatory compulsions” prior to his 2015 arrest. Subway sued for negligence by family of former pitchman Jared Fogle 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z He was a showman, a pitchman, a gentleman and a champion golfer. Golf Digest celebrates Arnold Palmer's life with a special tribute issue - Golf Digest 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Normally he is a vanilla corporate pitchman who studiously avoids controversy, so that tells you how strongly he felt about it. Phil Mickelson put himself in the Ryder Cup crosshairs — and delivered 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z The earthy, endearing and gifted Arnold Palmer left a brilliant legacy in golf but he transcended the links, launching an era of sports stars as high paid pitchmen and pioneering in sports media. Palmer, America's first commercial hero 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The chain eventuallyexpanded to 43 stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and became widely known for its TV ads featuring a maniacal pitchman who shouted: “Our prices are insane!” Eddie Antar, fraudster who made Crazy Eddie a major retailer, dies at 68 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Carroll was the high-energy, high-volume pitchman in the commercials for Crazy Eddie, the Brooklyn-based chain of electronics stores that flourished in the days when videocassette recorders and answering machines were innovations. The Public Face of Crazy Eddie Recalls the Real One 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z A dozen years after Michael Jordan joined the league and established himself as its greatest player — and greatest pitchman — Iverson was a different kind of star. Allen Iverson: I’ll thank the haters in Hall of Fame speech, too 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle blames the parents of a victim for some of her emotional distress in a court filing in a civil suit against him. Jared Fogle Blames Child Porn Victim's Parents In Civil Suit 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Fogle rose to fame as a pitchman for Subway after he lost 200 pounds, in part by eating the restaurant’s sandwiches. Jared Fogle plans to sue parents of young girl he was convicted of abusing 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Would that it were unnecessary to mention his name except, say, as a Viagra pitchman. Trump’s campaign goes flaccid 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z Fred Schwartz, the fur dealer who redefined luxury by marketing affordable pelage as the television pitchman Fred the Furrier, died on Sunday at his home in Great Neck, on Long Island. Fred Schwartz, Furrier, Philanthropist and Television Pitchman, Dies at 84 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z The first and best example was ex-sitcom star and digital camera pitchman Ashton Kutcher, who was the first to reach 1 million followers. Nine years on Twitter, nine different ways to tweet 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z And who, after all, is a better pitchman than he is? For Michael Jordan, a Chance to Speak Up (for Once) 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z He would win two more Democratic nominations and serve as secretary of state in the first Wilson administration, ending his career as a pitchman for Florida real estate. The Trump Before Trump 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z After his surgery, he turned into a pitchman -- on crutches. Olympic gymnast Sam Mikulak used recovery time to get stronger and promote business 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Mozgov was a fairly productive pitchman in his time in Cleveland, including this awkward ad for a local taproom. 6 Points a Game and About to Be Paid More Than Stephen Curry 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Mortimer Matz, one of the contest’s hype men, unapologetically admitted to The New York Times in 2010 that “in Coney Island pitchman style, we made it up.” Behind famed hot dog contest, a whopper of a legend 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z With Colleen’s guidance, Gordie became active as a charity fundraiser and a commercial pitchman. 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe, 'the best of all time,' dies at 88 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Speaking of a good night’s rest, let us pause to appreciate the genre of bad mattress commercials — a consumer product that routinely brings out the worst in TV pitchmen. California Inc.: Primary voters will tackle pocketbook issues 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z He belittled the hulking champion — then considered surly and unlikable, long before his second act as the affable pitchman of electronic grilling devices — as “the Mummy.” Muhammad Ali, boxing icon and global goodwill ambassador, dies at 74 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z An unsettled Coke replaced its flagship cola with New Coke, using comedian Bill Cosby as a pitchman. Former PepsiCo CEO Roger Enrico, Who Waged War With Coke in the ’80s, Dies at 71 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z That is a résumé befitting a superstar shoe-company pitchman, meaning James — not so much a player like Iguodala, who averaged 7 points a game this season, with 4 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Andre Iguodala Remains Warriors’ Unsung Hero 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Dear Fool: I answered the phone and was greeted by a pitchman who said he had the deal of a lifetime for me! The Motley Fool: Useful tips on investing 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z Today, African-American sports stars moonlighting as ad pitchmen is par for the course, but in the 1960s and ’70s it was an outside-the-box concept. 'O.J.: Made in America' is about the ex-NFL star and its audience 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Does this evolution mean federal employees will become increasingly more involved with corporate pitchmen because Congress won’t adequately fund the parks? Park Service and corporate advertising, a dangerous mix 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z The consensus seems to be that he’ll continue being a pitchman for his various endorsements while also giving a speech and maybe doing a little karaoke here and there. Does Peyton Manning want to coach at Tennessee? 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z In 1980, the challenge had been to convince voters that their candidate was more than a former actor and pitchman for General Electric. James D. Travis, Whose TV Ad Helped Re-elect Reagan, Dies at 83 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Jordan had somehow lost his lustre as a pitchman—not because, like other athletes in retirement, he had done some unaccountable or unforgivable thing. How Air Jordan Became Crying Jordan 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Great America, a “super PAC” supporting Donald J. Trump, is continuing the time-honored tradition of hard-selling pitchmen shouting to “Call now!” In Nod to a Bernie Sanders Ad, Hillary Clinton Seeks His Fans’ Support 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z Even before you consider the Kevin Durant Coincidence, Brooks’s hiring gives the franchise a stronger leader and perhaps a better pitchman to lure free agents this summer. Wizards owner Ted Leonsis remains the man with the plan 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Sounding much like an infomercial pitchman on late-night television, gesturing with both hands, and practically shouting over a trumpet-blaring soundtrack, Mr. Trump rattles off his promises. Donald Trump Tones It Down 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z But a rumpled pitchman with big ideas and a Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack? Clinton vs. Sanders vs. Trump: Who Is the True New Yorker? 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Manning and Earnhardt are insurance pitchmen, quickly bonding at the office. NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth might be slowing but is not contemplating retirement 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z With his gray hair and clipped mustache, he resembles the beer pitchman who calls himself the most interesting man in the world. Las Vegas: a place to get rich, but where the poor die younger 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump, an entrepreneur, should be the ideal pitchman to New York’s many Asians, or to the black voters former Texas Gov. Rick Perry appealed to in his remarkable July speech. Trump’s New York Values 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z The career lifespan of the average corporate pitchman is much longer than that of a pro football player. Peyton Manning retires – and ends the world's most exhausting hagiography 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Simpson, 68, a former NFL star turned TV pitchman and sometime actor, is currently serving a 33-year sentence in a Nevada prison for an unrelated robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. Prosecutor: If O.J. trial held today, it'd probably be hung jury 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z Manning reached super status as a product pitchman long ago for MasterCard with his role-reversal commercials where he encouraged the butcher to “Cut that meat!” Peyton Manning’s 18-year NFL career filled with highlights 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z He said he has not made any real friends at the facility, which also houses former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and Jared Fogle, who was Subway’s pitchman. He was fired from the CIA and jailed for a leak. Now he’s trying to hang on. 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Or beloved pitchman and actor OJ Simpson taking police on a low-speed chase through Orange County in the wake of a double murder? Stop pretending like you know your favorite athlete – you don't 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z They journeyed to Hawaii to play in the Pro Bowl and made the rounds as product pitchmen in San Francisco before the Super Bowl. Rams are getting down to the business of the NFL off-season even before they get out to L.A. 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z And Cruz has an additional problem: He comes across as unlikable, perhaps because of his tendency to sound like a pitchman on a late-night television commercial. So many candidates, so many flaws 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Somehow, the aging local lawman/pizza pitchman got the better of the ageless Man of Steel. In the end, it’s a Super day for the Sheriff 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z The putative MVP is also a born pitchman, striking the perfect balance between excitable and cool. Cam Newton is becoming the face of the NFL — and that scares the hell out of the racists who’ve been trying to tear him down 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Those numbers also form the foundation for a portfolio of endorsements that have made Manning the NFL's top product pitchman and the "Sheriff" has also become one of the United States' most popular athletes. Superman and Sheriff battle for league's marketing crown 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z If he has a known public image, it may come from his success as a television product pitchman — and certainly not for his demonstrative celebrations after a touchdown or first down. In Super Bowl, Peyton Manning’s Old Ways vs. Cam Newton’s Newer Approach 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Part of Capri Sun’s early success was owed to Wild’s signing of boxer Muhammad Ali as a pitchman for the beverage. Capri Sun innovator gives $16 million to Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z “I’m getting great sleep,” Porzingis said, sounding like an expert pitchman. Kristaps Porzingis Is Mastering His X’s, O’s and Z’s 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z People who saw Mr. Rubio speak near Des Moines the other day found their windshields plastered with black-and-white fliers that mocked him as “Chuck Schumer’s amnesty pitchman.” Conservative Ire Grows Over Marco Rubio’s Past on Immigration 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z Within Christie’s, he was considered to be one of new Chief Executive Patricia Barbizet’s closest lieutenants and the company’s primary pitchman for hotly coveted consignments in the U.S. Sotheby’s Hires One of Christie’s Top Deal Makers 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z James Harden of the Houston Rockets, Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts and Mike Trout of the Angels are among the pitchmen for the product. Kobe Bryant would be honored to be part of Lakers organization after retirement 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z James Harden, Andrew Luck and Mike Trout are among the product's pitchmen. Kobe: It would be 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z Fogle’s attorney had announced in August that his client would enter a guilty plea to the charges, which came after a raid at the ex-sandwich pitchman’s Indiana home. Jared Fogle, ex-Subway spokesman, gets 15 years in prison for child porn, sex crimes 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle told a judge that he regrets his actions that destroyed his career and his life and harmed his victims. Jared Fogle Is Going to Jail for a Long Time 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z At first, Mr. Rubio was the perfect pitchman for the bill, taking on the role of conservative salesman with gusto. Marco Rubio’s History on Immigration Leaves Conservatives Distrustful of Shift 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z The pitchman, retired neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock, went on at length about issues including the threat of genetically modified food and the way big business suppresses the truth about medicine. Why conservatives listen to Carson’s pitch of dietary supplements 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z After retiring from acting and politics, Thompson hosted a conservative radio talk show between 2009 and 2011 and became a TV advertising pitchman for a reverse mortgage financial company. Former Sen. Fred Thompson, had TV and film roles, dies at 73 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z Was there any debate that DiMaggio became the Greatest Living Yankee as he morphed from classic center fielder to pitchman for coffee machines and perennial guest at banquets? Whitey Ford, a Six-Time Champion, Can Add a Title: Greatest Living Yankee 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z In the meantime, Mr. Berra coached for several years with the Houston Astros, and became familiar to a new generation as an advertising pitchman. Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra dies at 90 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z The Saints are 0-2, but were really only thought to be Super Bowl contenders by people with gumbo-based diets, and now that they’re quarterbacked by a cell phone pitchman, their season is done. Luck sucks and the Jets are rampant: it's time for NFL fans to panic 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Maddon is a TV pitchman for a Chicago-area liquor store chain and was asked if he mixed the margarita that was in front of Strop’s locker. Cubs’ Maddon makes good on ‘day at the beach’ promise 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Bing Crosby, for example, was an avid pitchman during his life for everything from Chesterfield cigarettes to Kraft cheese, and has hundreds of recorded radio shows that could lend themselves to new sponsorship deals. Buddy Holly Gets Chance to Pitch His Own Signature Eyewear, Sort of 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z Subway said it would reduce its reliance on pitchmen and instead put more emphasis on the company’s products. Subway Says Co-Founder, CEO Fred DeLuca Has Died 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Frankel’s career is an example of an increasingly common phenomenon, in which the pitchmen are starting their own businesses. Bethenny Frankel and the Making of a Celebrity Brand 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z While one investigator questioned the longtime Subway pitchman in one of the vehicle’s two rooms, others watched the interview unfold on a screen in another room. Indiana team that raided Fogle’s home used mobile laboratory 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z Fogle’s downfall as a prominent pitchman, one of the steepest in corporate history, underscores the danger for companies that crown sports figures, celebrities and inspiring unknowns as the embodiment of their brand. Ex-‘Subway guy’ Jared Fogle to plead guilty to child porn, underage sex 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z Buddy Holly died too young to have a chance to become a pitchman for his signature eyewear. Buddy Holly Gets Chance to Pitch His Own Signature Eyewear, Sort of 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z Now, the former pitchman joins the ranks of Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods as the latest example of a spokesman whose personal life has become a liability for the company he represents. Subway cuts ties with spokesman Jared Fogle amid child porn scandal 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The case illustrates the dangers companies face when aligning their brand too closely with one pitchman. Former Subway Pitchman Jared Fogle to Plead Guilty in Child-Sex Case 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The pitchman appeared in Subway TV ad as recently as last month, on the day his home was raided by state and federal investigators raided his home, according to iSpot.tv, which measures national TV ads. Already struggling, Subway now shadowed by charges against Jared Fogle 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z But Ronald Reagan – the former radio and TV pitchman, Hollywood star and actors' union president reborn as a Republican firebrand and future president – would not be denied. New Insurgents, Old Problems 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z It suspended ties with its longtime pitchman Jared Fogle in July after federal authorities raided his home as part of an investigation that officials have yet to disclose. Subway’s Salad Days Are Past 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z But his transition from pitchman to politician, which pundits panned, has been wildly successful. Donald Trump’s rise, staying power turn 2016 Republican contest on its head 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Still, it's hard to think of a better marketing platform than a buzzed-about movie, or a better pitchman than James. Like Mike? Sizing up LeBron James' shot at 'Space Jam 2' 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z The most blatant example is Richard Virenque, the former French rider who is a pitchman for Festina, the watch company that is a Tour partner and that used to sponsor a top team. Cycling May Turn Armstrong Into a Sympathetic Figure Yet 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z For this week, however, Biden was the main pitchman for the deal to Democrats. Biden campaigns in Congress for nuclear deal with Iran 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Think quirky characters from the Jolly Green Giant to the car insurance pitchman in the form of a Gecko. 7 Tips From Author Ben Parr's "Captivology" On Grabbing Digital Attention 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Still, the company said it mutually agreed with its famous pitchman to suspend their relationship. Jared raid is only Subway’s latest problem 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z Fogle, 37, became the restaurant chain’s pitchman after shedding 245 pounds more than 15 years ago, in part by regularly eating Subway sandwiches. Raid spotlights Subway pitchman’s ties to ex-foundation head 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z Fogle, 37, became the restaurant chain's pitchman after shedding 245 pounds more than 15 years ago, in part by regularly eating Subway sandwiches. Raid casts spotlight on Subway spokesman's ties to former head of obesity foundation 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z Fogle, 37, became the Subway restaurant chain’s pitchman after shedding 245 pounds more than 15 years ago, in part by regularly eating Subway sandwiches. Subway suspends ties with Jared Fogle after raid at home 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Fogle became the restaurant’s pitchman after losing more than 200 pounds while eating Subway sandwiches and exercising. Federal, Indiana authorities raid home of Subway spokesman 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Fogle became the restaurant's pitchman after losing more than 200 pounds while eating Subway sandwiches and exercising. Authorities raid home of Subway spokesman Jared Fogle 2 months after foundation chief's arrest 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z A ubiquitous pitchman, Durant earned $35 million in endorsements last season, according to The Oklahoman. SNYDER: In today’s NBA, players don’t need bright lights to become superstars 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z Jacob Schrader, 19, who lives across from Fogle's house, said the pitchman seems "like a pretty private guy" and that he'd only seen him about a dozen times in the last five or six years. Raid casts spotlight on Subway spokesman's ties to former head of obesity foundation 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z Being a pitchman today seems simply part of the job of being a rapper. The big payback: why are rappers suddenly OK with shilling for big brands? 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z “Everyone thought I was insane. I’m a terrible pitchman. I’m the scientist. I’m the tech guy.” How a scientist lost $3 million on TV’s Shark Tank—and still came out ahead 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z In the past, customers valued and rewarded brands who would use athletes as pitchmen on TV, print ads or in-person appearances. How To Create The Ultimate Sports Marketing Playbook In 6 Steps 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z I got a similar call, and I can confirm that Jay Z is a passionate and talented pitchman for his new service. Jay Z’s music service has new apps, concert tickets, and a lot to prove 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z Regardless, at 79, the Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster and pitchman remains a relevant figure in the NFL, especially in his role as a consultant for helping make the game safer. Hall of Famer John Madden discusses changes and trends in the NFL 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z The Warriors star isn’t just a pitchman, but walks the walk. Draymond Green adds toughness to Golden State Warriors' finesse 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z Sometimes sponsors quickly distance themselves from their pitchmen. Even with 'Deflategate,' the Brady brand may hold up to pressure 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z The message: Don't "feed it!" as the TV lawn-care pitchman purrs in his Scottish brogue. Amid drought, the West is no place for a lawn, as Nevada has learned 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z He has taken the number one ranking that was once Woods' personal property and may soon replace the American as Nike's top pitchman, inking a five-year deal worth a reported $200 million. Boarding card in hand, McIlroy ready to take flight 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z The character actor, commercial pitchman and supporting thespian is a star this evening. Oscars not diverse enough? Vanity Fair after-party had beautiful people of all colors 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z At times, Mr. Bush sounded like a corporate pitchman. As Dynasty’s Son, Jeb Bush Used His Connections Freely 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z The American State Department announced Monday that, as “a willing pitchman” for the extremist group’s “atrocities,” Mr. Cuspert was now a “specially designated global terrorist” sought worldwide. Rapper, Shaped by Tumultuous German Youth, Is Designated a Global Terrorist 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z Wilson won the Super Bowl and his postgame interview felt like a professional pitchman trying to sell you on how great it is to work hard and win a Super Bowl. Seahawks vs. Patriots: National media pump up Russell Wilson, deflate Tom Brady, make early predictions 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z Manning is the king of NFL merchandise sales, as well as the league’s top product pitchman. Peyton Manning Is NFL's Top Player For Merchandise Sales 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z In April 2010, after losing his first bid for governor and preparing for his second, McAuliffe traveled to the communist nation for three days as a pro-bono pitchman for Virginia wine and apples. Virginia didn’t wait to have a relationship with Cuba 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z When I asked about the wine, he responded like a pitchman for his state: “This is New York State’s finest.” Remembering Mario Cuomo 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Instead, the auto pitchman put the focus on promises of the best price and best selection. Al Piemonte, one of Chicago area's most memorable car dealers, dead at 83 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z It is in the building where the 20th-century thinker Benedetto Croce once lived, on a street that is today lined with souvenir shops and pitchmen selling lucky horns made in China for a euro. In Naples, Gift of Coffee to Strangers Never Seen 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z He was the Jell-O pitchman, peddling pudding pops as a wholesome snack. A Timeline Guide to Guide to the Bill Cosby Rape Allegations 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z Poet, editor and pitchman rivals Austin Powers as man of mystery. A look at the Clippers' roster for the 2014-15 season 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Arians is the ideal pitchman for that philosophy because he has lived it. Arizona Cardinals rebranding themselves with wins and presence 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z That changed after he heard a pitchman in the village lane beating a drum and touting an easy new way to sign up for an account. India pushes bank accounts for the poor in bid to share benefits of economic growth Last week, he taped interviews with three black radio hosts — Steve Harvey, Yolanda Adams and Rickey Smiley — and he sounded like a pitchman for voting. In Black Vote, Democrats See Lifeline for Midterms 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z For Democrats, the problem is not Obama's message; it's the pitchman. Obama wants an election about the economy, not him 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Related: Tiger's business ventures keeping him busy James, like Woods, is a fellow Nike pitchman. LeBron James tops Tiger Woods on Forbes' list of most valuable sports brands : The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z He's been enormously successful as a broadcaster and commercial pitchman, reaping millions of dollars per year, and even has a football game under development for a smartphone. Jon Gruden to Raiders is like NFL coming to L.A.: a bit of a longshot 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Demand remains relatively high for his services as a pitchman, at least on something of a niche level—he also hawks Belaire Rosé and mCig electronic cigarettes. Rick Ross, Chicken Boss: How A Rapper Got His Wingstop 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Whether it’s getting Russell Wilson to be the pitchman for the local airline, to alcoholic beverages with 12 in the name, companies are finding ways to capitalize on the Super Bowl champs. The 12th Man is a force all around Seattle 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z He was referring to the brand, but he could have been talking specifically about its pitchmen. It’s Miller Tyme 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z Williams is a gregarious, free-spending pitchman with a spotty business record. 5 things to know about former Va. governor trial 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z The players from that team were seemingly everywhere: on TV and radio, owners of businesses, pitchmen for local and national products, you name it. Rich Cohen, And The Economic Story Inside The Wild Heart Of The 1985 Chicago Bears 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z Page recognized him as a perfect pitchman for his business, akin to Jared Fogle, the former Indiana University student who famously lost 245 pounds by eating Subway sandwiches. The Rise of Beefcake Yoga 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z In a case that for the first time in Virginia puts a former governor on trial, the government’s star witness — whose testimony of a conspiracy is key — is an irrepressible pitchman. Government’s key witness against McDonnells is an irrepressible pitchman But even with a pitchman as influential as Bill Gates–and indirectly Warren Buffett–an out of print book can’t become a best seller if it’s out of print. How Bill Gates And A Media Start Up Made An Ancient Book A Modern Best Seller 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z He is more of a modern food shaman: artist, interpreter, healer, impresario and national pitchman. Gastón Acurio, South America’s super chef This is war, after all, and Ackman is fighting an enemy that’s equipped itself with a daunting constellation of PR teams, legal counsel, consultants, and pitchmen. How Bill Ackman Misfired With His Herbalife Lecture 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z That included stints as a celebrity pitchman for such entities as the Beef Industry Council, Mazda, Chevy Tahoe and, most famously, Polaroid cameras. James Garner dies at 86; TV antihero of 'Maverick,' 'Rockford' 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Now the Quaker Oatmeal pitchman is 80 and looking to downsize – big time. Celebrity Real Estate: Neil Patrick Harris, Cindy Crawford, Wilford Brimley 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z Pittsburgh — President Obama acted as a pitchman for entrepreneurs on Tuesday afternoon, fielding questions from small-business owners in an attempt to highlight creative ways to boost manufacturing. President Announces Small-Business Initiative 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z If nothing else, he surely deserves credit as a pitchman for his originalist approach to constitutional interpretation. - The Washington Post The Heisman Trophy winner, former pro footballer and ad pitchman was charged with the murders. For millennials, O.J. Simpson spectacle was trial of ‘last’ century 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z One of the greatest running backs of all time, Simpson built a successful post-playing days career as an actor and a pitchman. A riveting case that captivated the country Westbrook may not be quite at their level as a pitchman, but he is still an attraction on and off the court, with his iconoclastic fashion sense rarely ignored, either by cameras or commentators. Marquee Matchup of Playoffs’ Second Round Has Star Power to Spare 2014-05-06T01:44:28Z I knew Pelé was going to be there, in his capacity as a pitchman for a famous credit-card brand, and I made it my business to find him. How I Finally Got My Picture With Pelé 2014-04-02T16:09:27Z And actor turned Tennessee senator Fred Thompson, who went back to acting before running for president, hosting a radio show and serving as a TV pitchman. Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers will leave House after term ends to host a national radio show 2014-03-28T22:31:58Z The IPO documents also paint a rosy picture of Davis as a pitchman. Risky IPO seeks new way to trade star athletes 2014-03-26T13:52:06Z A pudgy third-year pro, Love had not yet established himself as a national name or a fast-food pitchman. Kevin Love Continues to Put Up Big Numbers 2014-03-06T03:41:46Z Now, however, there may be hope for those looking beyond becoming a GoToMeeting pitchman. Making Money With Podcasts No Longer Just About The Ads 2014-02-10T22:22:00Z Manning, no slouch in the corporate pitchman department, shot back, “I wasn’t. But I was aware it was the preferred beer of the Manning household.” Jenkins: Super Bowl 2014: On Media Day, the circus comes to town 2014-01-29T01:10:27Z “We are part of a massive movement,” the chief executive and pitchman says. Crowdfunder Indiegogo Raises Its Own Big-Time Funding 2014-01-28T10:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, Jobs, who served as Apple’s main pitchman, was the most vocal about the Mac’s promise. Macintosh At 30: Interesting, Profound And Curious Things Said About Apple's 'Insanely Great' Computer 2014-01-24T11:00:00Z President Barack Obama is the insurance industry's most powerful pitchman these days as he drums up interest in the health insurance markets opening for business Tuesday. GOP congressman Kevin McCarthy calls for legalizing undocumented workers 2014-01-22T18:41:00Z He is, already, an inescapable pitchman, seen Sunday after Sunday during TV commercials. Manning's Broncos to face Seahawks in Super Bowl 2014-01-20T04:38:46Z To that end, Vitamix retains more than 500 pitchmen who blanket home shows, culinary festivals, wholesale clubs, and kitchen expos. The Cult of Vitamix 2013-12-19T10:53:44Z Set to the tune of “We Are the World,” notable Clevelanders including the city clerk and a well-known furniture pitchman begged James to stay. Kyrie Irving: Will He Stay or Will He Go? 2013-12-14T19:39:16Z Foster, who’s charming and looks good in a cardigan, is also quite the sought-after pitchman. which is part of the reason he was the , according to Sports Illustrated. Houston Texans Running Back Arian Foster Is Going Public at the Perfect Time 2013-10-17T16:43:21Z Always a pitchman, he told Bloomberg News a few hours after announcing the Mubadala deal that he was looking to sell another stake for about $1 billion to another sovereign fund. How Brazil's Richest Man Lost $34.5 Billion 2013-10-03T10:00:36Z Some users object to being pitchmen for products, and such concerns led to the recent class-action settlement. Facebook Privacy Change Is Subject of F.T.C. Inquiry 2013-09-12T00:39:33Z McIlroy’s ascension to No. 1 and arrival as a global pitchman have raised his profile and, with it, his claiming stakes. McIlroy, a Native Son, Divides Ireland 2013-07-13T15:20:15Z Men’s Wearhouse escalated a public battle with founder and former pitchman George Zimmer. Recap 2013-06-29T21:58:24Z Men’s Wearhouse on Tuesday escalated a public battle with founder and former pitchman George Zimmer, trying to explain why it fired the man who still represents the clothier in many shoppers’ minds. Business roundup: Sprint takes SoftBank bid; Men’s Wearhouse gives its side of feud with founder 2013-06-26T00:24:17Z Tattoos didn’t stop Miami’s LeBron James from becoming the league’s top corporate pitchman. Washington Wizards should think about John Wall’s ink before signing him to a max deal 2013-06-24T23:01:43Z Either way, Zimmer’s firing doesn’t mean his days as a pitchman are automatically over. George Zimmer Isn't the Only Reason Young People Don't Shop at Men's Wearhouse 2013-06-21T14:30:48Z Showmen and master pitchmen – Both Disney and Jobs had a flair for an audience and the storyline. Is There a Walt Disney-Steve Jobs Connection? 2013-04-17T11:05:23Z Its booth was swamped, and its harried pitchmen ran around in tangerine sneakers because this year Barcelona was a coming-out party for Firefox’s new, new thing: a free, open-source operating system for smartphones. Mozilla Takes Aim At A Global Duopoly With Firefox OS And The Open Web 2013-03-28T21:33:48Z In effect, they’re serving as deodorant pitchmen; Axe is using their exploits to push a product. College Hoops Stars Help Sell Deodorant. Does Their Payment Stink? 2013-03-27T10:50:24Z An expert at crowding and mauling, he harassed Pep like a street corner pitchman. Spoil sports: five boxers who turned winning ugly into an artform 2013-03-18T12:49:00Z But critics counter that the speakers are little more than highly credentialed pitchmen who typically use the drug companies’ slides and talking points to sell rather than educate. Doctors paid millions to shill for Big Pharma 2013-03-12T16:28:00Z Companies would need to determine just how much these guys would be worth as pitchmen. How much could college stars earn in endorsements? 2013-03-08T20:42:08Z Could a new gig as corporate pitchman be far behind? Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman 2013-02-22T13:00:56Z Arena pitchman Aubut is himself a known entity in NHL circles from his previous ownership stint and current title as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee. NHL's Phoenix Coyotes might be moving, but Seattle probably isn't first in line for the team 2013-02-02T01:32:04Z But according to sports-marketing experts, he’ll find it virtually impossible to reclaim any role as a corporate pitchman for years to come — if ever. Lance Armstrong interview details: Denies forcing teammates to dope, confronts bullying charges 2013-01-16T23:48:33Z On one hand, a confession and apology by Armstrong could help repair some of the damage to his reputation as a corporate pitchman and charitably-minded sporting champion. Lance Armstrong apologizes to people in cylcling community ahead of Oprah Winfrey interview 2013-01-14T02:54:37Z Few of them can imagine him following the path of, say, Bob Dole, who traded in the title of Republican nominee to become a lobbyist and a pitchman for Viagra. For Romney, All His Career Options Are Still Open. Except One. 2012-11-09T00:57:10Z More interesting, perhaps, is the apparent appeal of this 19th-century historical figure as a pitchman for companies trying to reach consumers in the 21st. Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman 2013-02-22T13:00:56Z Mail ended the carnival pitchman and catalogues were created. The Rise of Social Salespeople 2012-11-06T03:20:34Z On Wednesday, a week after USADA's documents were released, Armstrong left his post as chairman of his Livestrong foundation, the same day Nike announced it would sever ties with its longtime pitchman. Armstrong's foe says finding truth the No. 1 goal 2012-10-18T17:25:08Z Last year, Gilvezan wrote a novel, Drowned in the Grenadine, dramatizing the desultory afterlife of a former pitchman. Branded for Life 2012-09-27T10:00:33Z He is the Tim Pawlenty of the Democratic Party—good on paper, but somehow unforgivably bland, like a really good pitchman for an expensive product you probably don’t need. What You Missed While Not Watching the First Night of the Democratic Convention 2012-09-05T10:05:22Z What’s interesting is that Lincoln has few rivals as a corporate pitchman among historical figures. Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman 2013-02-22T13:00:56Z A sunny pitchman, he dismisses those who differ with him as “rooting for failure,” seeming genuinely offended that someone would doubt his hopeful vision. Christie a Masterly Speaker and Tea Party Pleaser 2012-08-28T01:55:29Z And it seems that companies are all too happy to have RICM’s editors serving as their pitchmen. Guest Post: Why Is The National Library Of Medicine Still Indexing Reviews In Cardiovascular Medicine? 2012-08-17T14:14:03Z That the couple didn’t actually have insurance did not dissuade the pitchmen. Are You Worth More Dead Than Alive? 2012-08-10T20:17:26Z By Sunday afternoon he was into the first lap of his new full-time career as a pitchman. A Stop on the Michael Phelps Press Tour 2012-08-07T13:20:32Z He is a pitchman for brands including Energizer, Under Armour and Chevrolet. Ripken’s Mother Safe After Being Kidnapped 2012-07-26T00:44:50Z Jenner, now 62, parlayed his success into a career as a celebrity, motivational speaker, actor and pitchman. 2012 London Olympics Blog: Flashback Friday: Bruce Jenner Captivated Olympic Fans in 1976 2012-06-01T12:01:04Z You would assume that person was a small child, perhaps, or a late-night TV pitchman. The Chocolate Machine That Can Improve Your Willpower 2012-05-11T10:01:04Z A commercial that will be shown on Monday opens on a football field where a pitchman holding the product approaches the National Football League players DeMarcus Ware, Clay Matthews and Wes Welker. Advertising: Depend Incontinence Products Take a Youthful Turn 2012-03-29T00:57:48Z Arguably the most iconic figure in sports history put his corporate pitchman status first; it figured other African-American superstars would, too. With Trayvon Martin tribute, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James take strong position 2012-03-27T23:34:33Z For the SEC, there is no better pitchman than Calipari, who said the league is teeming with “terrific coaches” and abuzz with a strong level of excitement. SEC basketball overshadowed by league?s football dominance 2012-03-09T01:56:15Z Playing for the Jets would put Manning, already one of the sport’s top endorsement pitchmen, on the big New York stage. Peyton Manning: Redskins poised for a hard sell to superstar QB 2012-03-07T16:11:00Z The 81-year-old Eastwood played a retired Ford factory worker in Detroit in the 2008 movie, "Gran Torino" and he received high praise from some in the auto industry for his pitchman performance. Chrysler's "Halftime" ad: a roadmap for America? 2012-02-06T07:31:50Z Mr. Stanford characterized himself as the architect and pitchman of the Stanford enterprises, and Mr. Davis as the executive who took care of the financial detail work. In Stanford Fraud Case, Longtime Friends Become Courtroom Enemies 2012-01-30T19:34:57Z In his final moments, the Negotiator hands his cell phone to one of the passengers, uttering his last words of advice as the greatest discount travel pitchman of all time: “Save yourselves—some money.” Priceline Kills Off William Shatner's Negotiator 2012-01-21T22:35:28Z Ryan’s sideshow may make an appearance at the Super Bowl yet, if only as pitchmen. The Fifth Down: Pining for Sideshow Rex and His Bickering Jets 2012-01-18T03:23:49Z Honestly, Boudreau’s emergence into an all-purpose pitchman for local products was amazing to behold. Bruce Boudreau fired: 10 moments to remember 2011-11-28T15:26:00Z Mr. Young is the pitchman for the hot new sound in — headphones. Beats Headphones Expand Dr. Dre?s Business World 2011-11-19T18:24:10Z Recently, their popularity as pitchmen and pitchwomen seems to be increasing — sometimes to the point that television viewers or magazine readers may feel that they are sitting through a set at a comedy club. Advertising: Popularity of Comedians as Pitchmen Increases 2011-11-11T04:48:18Z Easy credit, falling production costs, and mass media, especially television with its tireless succession of pitchmen shifted economic growth into overdrive. The Creator Economy: Futurist Paul Saffo On The New Business Epoch 2011-10-19T16:24:02Z Let us pause here to acknowledge Da Coach as the most popular and indiscriminate product pitchman in Chicago history — “Hey gang, try this Coach-brand sand on your food instead of table salt!” Chicago News Cooperative: Remembering Payton, With Eyes Open 2011-10-07T03:39:07Z Without its master pitchman, Apple didn't get the kind of adulation for the 's new features to which it's accustomed. Steve Jobs' virtual DNA to be fostered in Apple University 2011-10-06T19:18:00Z Now that Jobs is gone, Schiller is likely to become the company’s primary pitchman. Schiller Poised to Become Apple’s Top Pitchman in Post-Jobs Era 2011-10-06T04:04:32Z Mr. Jobs was a master pitchman for Apple’s new products, captivating audiences with introductions that seemed off the cuff but were always meticulously rehearsed. Apple Introduces a New iPhone, With a Personal Assistant 2011-10-04T19:25:38Z Talking in one long, run-on sentence, he sounds like the pitchman at a carnival. And now, a pregame word from Pete Carroll 2011-09-11T00:43:06Z Remember the frothing pitchman for the now-defunct Crazy Eddie chain of electronics stores who screamed in television commercials that were inescapable in the 1970s and 1980s about prices that were insaaaaaane? City Room: A Tribute to Ads That Made an Impression and Then Wouldn't Leave 2011-08-17T11:00:42Z He was a gifted pitchman and an outside-the-box thinker — who twice revolutionized his own industry. Ray Anderson, Noted Environmentalist, Passes Away At 77 2011-08-09T20:24:23Z He may be best remembered today as an actor and television pitchman. The Fifth Down: Remembering Bubba Smith, the Football Player 2011-08-04T10:00:46Z He is handsome and humble, a pitchman for shampoo and video games. Grumbles and Cheers for Mauer, a Hometown Hero 2011-07-25T17:01:07Z Hughes also became a Agler pitchman after working with him for three seasons, helping the latter get the position in Seattle. Game thread: San Antonio at Seattle 2011-07-22T01:39:04Z Moreover, McIlroy's agent is aware of the danger of turning his star client into a corporate pitchman and the player's time will be protected—and priced—accordingly. McIlroy's In Woods Territory 2011-07-12T23:29:28Z They use pitchmen like Henry Winkler, Robert Wagner and Fred Thompson to try to create a degree of comfort among consumer prospects. Your Money: Why the Reverse Mortgage Isn?t Going Away 2011-06-24T18:34:45Z The Tabasco pitchman has been in the top 15 three of the last four years, including a victory in 2007. PGA Tour: Fantasy Fix: FedEx St. Jude Classic 2011-06-07T04:00:00Z Glenn Beck He was a pretty middle-of-the-road talker in his Headline News days, so why couldn't he just become the liberal lifestyle guru/infomercial pitchman version of himself? 11 options for a post-Ed Schultz MSNBC 2011-05-31T11:55:00Z In his free time, Mr. Horton got bit parts in a few movies, tried stand-up comedy and became a pitchman for NordicTrack. The Fitness Revolution Will Be Televised (After Leno) 2011-05-28T20:23:59Z Savage made good use of his deep, raspy voice as a corporate pitchman as well, for years ordering Slim Jim fans to "Snap into a Slim Jim!" Wrestler known as 'Macho Man' dies in Fla. wreck 2011-05-21T12:27:08Z Savage made good use of his deep, raspy voice as a corporate pitchman as well, for years ordering Slim Jim fans to "Snap into it!" Wrestler known as 'Macho Man' dies in Fla. wreck 2011-05-20T18:29:27Z Now, to celebrate the introduction of a new product, Blast by Colt 45, a potent fruit-flavored beverage, the brand has a new pitchman, the rapper Snoop Dogg. Advertising: A Line of Brews Draws a Star Endorser, and Critics 2011-04-18T03:28:53Z Woods is far from the player or corporate pitchman he was two years ago, but The Masters showed that he might not be done yet in both roles. Tiger Woods Gets Rare Win With Video Game Launch 2011-04-13T15:22:40Z He comes across more like a pitchman in a truck ad than a retail spot. Advertising: In a Battle for Turf, Sears Revs Up the Riding Mower 2011-03-17T23:58:41Z Any glib pitchman could outline a Republican scheme to sabotage the U.S. economy to gain political power far more plausible than Beck's shaggy-dog conspiracies. Scrooge ain't broke and neither is the government 2011-03-10T02:01:00Z Cycling made Armstrong wealthy several times over, and many of the sponsors he brought into the sport continue to use him as a pitchman, including Radio Shack. Lance Armstrong announces retirement 2011-02-16T18:34:00Z Cycling made Armstrong wealthy several times over, and many of the sponsors he brought into the sport continue to use him as a pitchman. Lance Armstrong Retiring From Cycling Permanently 2011-02-16T11:27:15Z At times, Obama offered himself as a pitchman for American business. Obama's Pitch to Chamber of Commerce: Won't You Be My Neighbor? 2011-02-07T19:09:17Z Gretzky remains a popular commercial pitchman in Canada and the United States and most recently agreed to endorse Skechers shoes. Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky turns 50 Wednesday 2011-01-26T05:07:03Z He is currently not involved with an N.H.L. clubs in an official capacity, but is still a highly successful pitchman. Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Looking Ahead to Awards, Nabokov Bails, Gretzky at 50 2011-01-24T14:26:50Z Typical of the approach was when Andy Griffith, a pitchman for Ritz crackers in television commercials in the 1970s, declared, “Everything tastes better when it sits on a Ritz.” Advertising: Don?t Call It a Cracker: Wheat Thins Prefers to Be Billed as a Snack 2011-01-05T00:20:05Z Vick, whom endorsers shunned after the dogfighting controversy, is now the pitchman for a Nissan dealer in Woodbury, N.J., outside Philadelphia. Obama weighs in on Michael Vick, and other cultural issues 2010-12-28T03:10:05Z The golfer was once the most sought-after pitchman in sports and was the first athlete to earn $1 billion from endorsement agreements. Gillette won't renew contract with Tiger Woods 2010-12-23T22:55:15Z There are even TV commercials that dominate the front of 10-storey buildings and animated pitchmen placed above urinals. Standing out from the crowd 2010-12-22T08:17:59Z It struck some observers that King was operating less as newsman than as pitchman for Mr Perot, offering him an uncritical platform for his pie charts and policy pronouncements. The King legacy 2010-12-15T08:03:10Z Others include Allstate, State Farm and, of course, Geico, which has its gecko and cave men, along with a “googly eyes” creature and the latest arrival, a stentorian pitchman who asks odd questions. Advertising: A Nomadic Insurance Pitchman, Luring New Consumers 2010-12-01T05:40:00Z Michael Imperioli, who starred on “The Sopranos,” is a pitchman for 1800, which battles with Patron in the premium tequila market. Knicks Add Tequila to Roster of Sponsors 2010-10-26T02:00:00Z Reborn over the last few years as an actor, dancer and pitchman, he got a chance to show off his new comedic side. Tyson plans to be a boxing ambassador in China 2010-10-14T21:14:00Z As a man off the field, Favre is still distinguished-looking and ruggedly handsome, and remains in high demand as a pitchman. Ventre: Magic appears to have run out for Favre 2010-09-22T01:35:00Z The company is also not the first to have unusual pitchmen. He Mastered Chess, and Now for the Runway 2010-09-20T01:25:00Z Mr. McGrath, his former partner, said that Mr. Case had been an especially skilled writer but that even that gift had paled in comparison to his creativity as a pitchman. Gene Case, Who Marketed After-Shave and Politicians, Is Dead at 72 2010-09-18T21:47:00Z Like Mr. Ford, he is a pitchman extraordinaire with a vaguely messianic streak, and, like Mr. Ford, he can anticipate what people will want before they even know they want it. Just Manic Enough: Seeking Perfect Entrepreneurs 2010-09-18T21:47:00Z Barcelona win a EuroLeague Championship last season, and he is famous and charismatic enough to be a pitchman for McDonald’s and Nike. Ricky Rubio at 19: The Prodigy Is Coming of Age 2010-08-28T17:13:00Z Though they were eventually right that he would probably win, once his opponent, a local talk radio host and former infomercial pitchman, revealed himself as an unelectable charlatan. Congratulations, John McCain! 2010-08-25T14:15:00Z In Coney Island pitchman style, we made it up. Experience: Mortimer Matz, Press Agent Extraordinaire 2010-08-19T01:40:00Z B-movie actors were recast as corporate pitchmen—and, in the case of Ronald Reagan, as leader of the free world. Book Review: The Importance of Being Famous 2010-08-12T21:00:00Z For the time being, that seems to be Mr. Slater’s sole star turn as a pitchman. Ad Addresses the JetBlue Flight Attendant, but It's Not for an Airline 2010-08-12T20:01:00Z Martinez, who has homes in New York, Boston, Florida and in his native Dominican Republic, was in Manhattan on Thursday spending his free time serving as a pitchman for Gillette. Pedro Martinez Going to Disney World, Then Maybe a Contender 2010-08-06T01:50:00Z THE LEGACY: Cycling champion Lance Armstrong is a well-paid pitchman but his richest legacy is riding on Livestrong, the cancer foundation he started 13 years ago after overcoming the disease. Summary Box: Drug probe risks Armstrong foundation 2010-08-03T17:45:00Z Lance Armstrong has overcome cancer, rival cyclists and nagging allegations of doping to become one of the world's best-paid athletes and a sought-after pitchmen. Doping scandal may hurt Lance Armstrong foundation 2010-08-03T16:58:00Z But his long-masterful control of his image - cancer survivor, Tour champion, public personality and pitchman - may finally be escaping his grasp. Armstrong bids Tour adieu, not the way he wanted 2010-07-26T03:16:00Z Tiger is no longer the official host of this event anymore following his self-inflicted layoff, which caused AT&T to lay him off as their top pitchman. PGA Tour: Fantasy Fix: AT&T National 2010-06-29T04:00:00Z Celebrities are on the verge of becoming pitchmen. With N.B.A. Finals Over, Free Agency Looms 2010-06-19T00:33:00Z Jobs may be the last true descendant of Bernays, the last great pitchman capable of making vasts swaths of the fractured American public take notice of his latest wares all at the same time. The Last Pitchman 2010-06-10T21:00:00Z As in his cycling career, Armstrong appears to be past his prime as a pitchman. Doping scandal may hurt Lance Armstrong foundation 2010-08-03T16:58:00Z Apple's CEO displayed all of his famed skills as a pitchman, mixing wry wit with an obvious passion for Apple's products. Apple unveils iPhone 4 to fend off Google 2010-06-08T00:44:00Z Billy Mays, the face of OxiClean, and Anthony Sullivan, also a pitchman, were the hosts who would decide which inventors had a marketable product. Case Study: The Hard Work of Getting an Innovative Razor to the Masses 2010-04-28T20:57:00Z As a pitchman, do you ever feel morally compromised? Geico guy, fired over Tea Party comment, speaks out 2010-04-23T16:02:00Z |
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