He also has appeared in commercials for Pizza Hut, Dietz & Watson, Walmart, Dodge Motors, and Gain detergent. Since 2022, Robinson stars in and executive produces the Peacock series Killing It.

The world's first television commercial aired on July 1, 1941 during a game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. The ad was for Bulova Watches, a company still in operation today. It lasted for only 10 seconds and aired on a local channel in New York called WNBT.

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The first TV ad was aired in July 1941 during a baseball game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. The ad was for Bulova watches, and it lasted for just over a minute. This was the first time that people were able to see a commercial on their television sets.

In June of 1941, the FCC lifted its ban on TV advertising, and commercials hit the airwaves one month later. The ad for Bulova watches above became the first commercial on television - or at least the first legal one. Any TV advertising tests that aired before weren't compensated due to regulations.

Manila, Philippines – Pizza Hut in the Philippines recently launched a new ad campaign featuring popular Filipino boyband SB19. The new 'Make It Great' campaign is the brand's attempt to reach out to the younger market segment.

Globally Pizza Hut has used international celebrities to represent the brand. With this tie-up, Zayed Khan now joins the league of Pamela Anderson, Cindy Crawford, Mohammed Ali and Mikhail Gorbachev becoming the brand ambassador of Pizza Hut. Adds Mr. Batra, "Zayed is a perfect fit for Pizza Hut's brand ambassadorship.

It conveys a message promoting, and aiming to market, a product, service or idea. Advertisers and marketers may refer to television commercials as TVCs.

In June of 1941, the FCC lifted its ban on TV advertising, and commercials hit the airwaves one month later. The ad for Bulova watches above became the first commercial on television - or at least the first legal one. Any TV advertising tests that aired before weren't compensated due to regulations.

It conveys a message promoting, and aiming to market, a product, service or idea. Advertisers and marketers may refer to television commercials as TVCs.

It helps show consumers what your brand can offer and encourages them to take more interest in your business and your brand. TV ads can also show consumers how to use your product, often convincing them to try something new or further engage with your brand.

Zayed Khan, the young star ruling the Bollywood roost will soon be endorsing the world's best pizzas, only at Pizza Hut. In a landmark move, Pizza Hut today roped in Zayed Khan, as its first ever brand ambassador in India. The tie up is part of Pizza Hut's strategy to reach out to a broader customer base.