Advertising is as American as apple pie Advertising is as American as apple pie.
It always has been. In major cities and on the sides of barns throughout the United States, advertisements from years past are painted. Before that, printed advertisements were posted on walls, or announced verbally to large crowds. Although these methods of advertising worked, better ways to reach a larger audience were discovered. In a more modern America, it is difficult for most of us to go through a day without encountering advertising.