Embedded Suggestions and Live Music = Hypnosis

Zeke plays at Alex\'s Bar in Long BeachOne of my day job's is to teach part-time at Long Beach City College. This semester my classes include Alcohol Education and Prevention, Introduction to Addictive Behaviors and Introduction to Victimology. I was talking to students about my recent trip to a local bar to see live music. Since my husband is the photographer, we get there pretty early to set things up. This Saturday, part of the set up included plastering Camel advertising everywhere. Two cigarette shaped light boxes, a couple of banners, all cups and napkins had Camel logos as did the bar caddys and spill pads. To exemplify my point, I have a pictoral demonstration. As you can see, it is impossible to watch the band without also constantly seeing the Camel logo Humpers at Alex\'s Bar in Long Beach from your peripheral vision. We'll be talking about the impact of advertising and brand name placement in future classes. To see more photos from Michael Zampelli or to read my blog about the evening go to www.laist.com.