Beer Delivery Drones, Noise-Activated Cups and Dozens of Countries: It’s...
If you thought live sporting events couldn't get any more frenetic, Budweiser's poised to raise the bar this year. As the FIFA World Cup's official beer for over 25 years, Budweiser is taking advantage...
View ArticleCranemere Group CEO Jeff Zients Will Take Jan Koum’s Seat on Facebook’s Board
Facebook filled the seat on its board of directors that will be vacated at its annual meeting later this month due to Jan Koum's departure with Jeff Zients. Koum, co-founder of WhatsApp, revealed last...
View ArticleHavas Expands North America Chief Strategy Officer Role Globally
Havas Group today announced it is expanding its chief strategy officer of North America's role. Greg James will take on the newly created position of global CSO, effective immediately. "The U.S....
View ArticleWalmart Scores 2 Major Victories Over Amazon
As Walmart confirmed its $16-billion investment in Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart, news also emerged that its subsidiary, Jet.com, is now an Apple authorized reseller where consumers can buy a...
View ArticleKik Is Creating Its Own Blockchain for Its Cryptocurrency Kin
Less than a year after creating its own cryptocurrency, Kik wants to build its own blockchain. The Canadian messaging app is planning to move away from its current blockchain to create one that better...
View ArticleThese 2 Agency Creatives Crafted Their Own Line of Honest, Funny Mother’s Day...
Let's face it, Mother's Day comes with a lot of nonsense--and those ridiculous Hallmark cards certainly aren't helping. So Mother L.A. copywriter Taylor Black and art director Clare Jensen decided to...
View ArticleDozens of Popular Sites Are on ‘Red Alert’ to Demand Net Neutrality Progress
This morning, Congressional Democrats are, as CNET describes, throwing a "legislative Hail Mary" in order to save net neutrality. STARTING SOON: We're forcing a vote to save #netneutrality. The...
View ArticleMDC’s TEAM Bolsters Multicultural Offering With Acquisition of 20.10
MDC Partners experiential agency TEAM has bolstered its multicultural offerings with the acquisition of Houston-based full-service multicultural experiential agency 20.10, which will now operate as a...
View ArticleMcCann New York Scores One Show Gold on the Strength of the Iconic Fearless Girl
McCann New York all but dominated The One Club for Creativity's 45th annual One Show awards tonight. The IPG network picked up eight Gold Pencils, five of which went to the agency's most-recognizable...
View ArticleThe Classic 1920s Turntable Victrola Is Making a Comeback, Just Without Its...
Three years ago, Corey Lieblein made the smartest business deal of his life. Unfortunately, the dog didn't come with it. "I wish I owned the dog," he says, the disappointment still palpable. Corey...
View ArticleAdult Swim’s Mega Renewal of Rick and Morty Should Keep It on the Air for the...
This week, the broadcast networks are making their final decisions about which current shows to pick up for next season--you can find the latest renewal and cancellation news here--but it's safe to say...
View ArticleThor? Babe Ruth? Researchers Seek the Best Finger to Go Up Men’s Butts in...
Men often seem uncomfortable about a prostate exam, despite the fact it's a quick and easy way to potentially save their lives. Maybe the problem isn't discomfort so much as a lack of "manly" options...
View ArticleTelemundo Programming to Be Streamed on Hulu
Telemundo executives announced a new partnership with Hulu that will add over 3,000 hours of Telemundo programming to the streaming service. The platform will add episodes from more than 25 series...
View ArticleHere Are Some Key Takeaways From Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference
Meaningful conversations and engagement are paramount for brands on Facebook now more than ever before. With the de-emphasizing of likes and Reactions giving way to the importance of shares and actual...
View ArticleBest Buy Refreshed Its Logo and Visual Identity With a Sleek New Look and...
Best Buy is retooling its go-to market strategy. The tech retailer has debuted a new logo, visual identity and campaign focused on the way the company can enrich the lives of its consumers with...
View ArticleEven Adweek Isn’t an Expert in Adweek, According to the Soon-to-Be Dead Klout
We all want to be experts at something. It feels good to know that, yes, you do know what you're talking about; that you can drop in an "actually" and actually be correct. And in a social media age,...
View ArticleCongress Releases 3,000 Russian Ads Found on Facebook
Members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee have released thousands of Russia-linked Facebook ads, providing a closer look at how outside actors used the platform during the 2016 presidential...
View ArticleSkechers Sues Adidas, Claiming College Bribery Scheme Damaged Its Brand
Skechers has filed a lawsuit against Adidas, claiming the brand used a "deliberate, deceptive and illegal campaign" to elevate the Adidas image, which in turn has hurt the Skechers brand, according to...
View ArticlePornhub Created a Perfect (and SFW) Satire of Sportswear Ads to Hype Its New...
It just might be the oldest sport in history--playing with yourself. Pornhub is out with a new ad that magnificently skewers athletic marketing tropes--the kinds about pushing your body to the limit,...
View ArticleBrands Are Creating Virtual Influencers, Which Could Make the Kardashians a...
We all know that spokespeople and endorsers can be erratic. Wild antics can generate negative PR and damage brands. What if you could eliminate the threat of a spokesperson going rogue while still...
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