Yes, I did see the Ritz box!. Thanks for reminding me, Dry. I am assuming they would have to get permission, but I do wonder just how expensive this would be to the MM budget(s). (I used to be a producer, so I wonder about these things!)

.....they would have to, wouldn't they? did you catch the Ritz box on top next to Utz Potato Chips? looks exactly the same!

I read a newspaper article about the unique advertising occurring on this show. The change is so minor, it's possible you missed it, because I did. I have figured out it doesn't occur on the OnDemand episodes, but on AMC broadcasts you will see a 'lead in' statistic prior to a commercial for a product. These lead-ins are a unique revenue stream for the show.

For instance, words flash on the screen telling you about the drinking habits of men in 1962---fade to a commercial for some sort of drink. (It's a bad example...I've been waiting to see it again but they are not inserted on the OnDemand episodes) You will read them on the episode's premiere night, though. I will check to see if I see them on the re-broadcast tonight). The article stated that these spots are now called “Mad-vertising (or something with ’Mad’ in it) lead-ins" and are a first-of-its-kind revenue stream being considered by other television shows, as well. (Sorry...I've looked and looked and looked for the article---CRS crisis...)

Anyway, now that I know, I won't be surprised to read a tie-in statistic about the number of crackers eaten in America fade to a commercial for Ritz. I am sure it is deliberate product placement ... Weiner (and his team) have been pretty smart...

I heard a conversation with him on Sunday (NPR.org)...I didn't realize he was born in 1965...