On This Day in 1973, Paul Simon Released a Hit Song That Could Never Be Played on British Radio Stations

The New Era of Product Placement: Beyond the BBC Ban Decades ago, Paul Simon’s “Kodachrome” faced a strict ban from the BBC because it mentioned a trademarked brand. In the 1970s, the line between art and advertising was a fortress; mentioning a product was seen as a commercial endorsement that violated public broadcasting standards. View … Read more