The Pop History Dig is a content-rich destination website dedicated to public education on the history, politics, and business of popular culture, media & entertainment. The site covers topics ranging from pop music and sports, to presidential campaigns, celebrity advertising, and more.

One of the site’s topical areas includes stories on the history of commercial & political advertising and the use of music, celebrities, and sports stars in advertising. Here is a listing of some stories currently available at the site:

“Remington’s West, Hancock Ad: 1959" (John Hancock Co. advertising & Frederic Remington, artist), PopHistoryDig .com, November 23, 2010. http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=7769

“Pepsi’s Madonna Video: 1989" (controversial TV ad; links to longer story), PopHistoryDig.com, November 16, 2010.
http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=7581

“Al Jolson & Luckies, 1928-1940s” (Hollywood & cigarette advertising), PopHistoryDig.com, February 8, 2010.
http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=5399

“JFK, Pitchman?, 2009”( former U.S. President John F. Kennedy in Omega watch ad), PopHistoryDig.com, August 29, 2009.
http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=3251

“Start Me Up, 1995"( Microsoft software campaign uses Rolling Stones music ), PopHistoryDig.com, November 23, 2009.
http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=4264

“Dinah Shore & Chevrolet, 1951-1963”(music, television & advertising history), PopHistoryDig.com, March 22, 2009.
http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=1226

“Nike & The Beatles, 1988-1989”(Beatles’ music in advertising & lawsuit), PopHistoryDig.com, November 11, 2008.
http://www.pophistorydig.com/?p=702

Stories and images from The Pop History Dig currently appear on the first & second Google search-results pages, given relevant queries. In recent months the site has attracted visitors from more than 6,000 cities in at least 150 countries, including social historians, media analysts, and academic researchers, finding it a credible and useful source on the history and power of contemporary culture.

As the owner/author of the site, I also offer a “for hire” research service, and am currently seeking financial and technical assistance to broaden and secure the site’s base. I am open to a range of options, including sponsorships, venture funding possibilities, and/or affiliations, including those that might be found at colleges, universities, foundations, think tanks, media & news organizations, and other venues. If you have any suggestions, can offer assistance, or know of persons or organizations that can be helpful, please contact me at the e-mail address or phone number below. Thank you.