Animals have long been used as mascots for our favorite brands and sports teams. Why? Because animals transcend different cultures and languages—and, simply put, people just love them. One of those ...

Aflac's CEO on the History Behind the Duck Commercials Dan Amos, CEO of the insurance company Aflac, spoke about its duck advertisements and much more with Barron's editor at large Andy Serwer.

COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Aflac Inc. said Monday it has fired Gilbert Gottfried, the abrasive voice of the insurer's quacking duck in the U.S., after the comedian posted a string of mocking jokes about the ...