The massive conglomerate that is known as Costco has come under some major scrutiny recently after admiting that they have paid for headlines in major newspapers to promote their “”Kirkland” brand of clothing. “Advertising has turned a new page and we are only following the fake news trend.” Wanda Wearsrags chief marketing officer for Costco said in a recent intervview. The articles in question were not actual news even though they posed as them.