WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH APPLE'S AD DEPARTMENT?

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Apple, once known for its iconic advertising, has recently faced backlash after releasing—and quickly pulling—four controversial ads in just over a year, including the cringeworthy “Parent Presentation” and the widely criticized “Crush” iPad Pro spot. These missteps, along with underwhelming product rollouts and marketing misfires, have led many to question whether Apple's once-brilliant ad machine is losing its touch.