- BMW was founded in 1913 and originally manufactured aircraft engines, later expanding into car production. - In 2006, BMW launched a new "Company of Ideas" ad campaign that de-emphasized performance and driving in an attempt to appeal to newer audiences, against the advice of marketing experts. - The ads featured screaming children and were heavily criticized by viewers for being irritating and damaging to the BMW brand. Many commented that the ads turned them away from wanting to buy a BMW.