A New Line of ‘Bittersweet’ Ice Creams Commemorates the Crappy Year Mexico’s...
As 2018 rolls into summer, it's tempting to think that the world really did end in 2012 and we're all living in the hell we deserve. This sentiment is perhaps loudest in the United States, but Mexico's...
View ArticleJudge Sides With Redstones In Round One of CBS Lawsuit
A Delaware judge has denied CBS Corp.'s bid for a temporary restraining order as part of a lawsuit the network filed against controlling owner National Amusements Inc. (NAI) and its owners, Sumner...
View ArticleHow 3 of the Darkest, Most Unexpected Ads Challenged Creatives to Step Up...
Even when sitting in the sun, David Kolbusz is a man who appreciates darkness. Adweek sat down with the CCO of Droga5 London to talk about his favorite ads of all time, and Kolbusz was quick to name...
View Article4 Steps That Will Make Your Company’s Customers Into Superfans
Every business has the potential to create high-value superfan customers, but few take the time to employ the smart tactics necessary to do so. A superfan is a consumer who over-indexes in his or her...
View ArticleYouTube’s Artist on the Rise Is Now a Monthly Program
YouTube added an Artist on the Rise feature to its Trending tab last year, and Friday, the Google-owned video site announced that it is expanding Artist on the Rise into a new monthly program. The...
View ArticleWhy Amazon and Google’s Global Share of the Smart Speaker Market Is on the...
Amazon and Google's grip on the voice-enabled device market is slipping, at least according to Strategy Analytics. In a new report, the analytics firm found Amazon shipped 4 million smart speakers in...
View ArticleThe 5 Most Anticipated Shows of the New Fall Season
Another broadcast upfront week has come and gone, and now, the selling begins. After all the talk of reduced ad loads and increased ad solutions (JAZ Pods, CFlight, Eye Max, Omni-Channel), it really...
View ArticleHail to The Hemperor, Lordly Mascot of New Belgium’s ‘Dankest Ale in the World’
The Hemperor is a totally chill, regal-looking dude with a leafy crown, a statement necklace and a bushy mustache. He's the very definition of a benevolent ruler, presiding over a magical kingdom...
View ArticleHow the VR Industry Isolated Its Users and Creators by Not Utilizing Existing...
Live video, VR and AR have become ubiquitous in 2018, yet as a money manager-turned VR entrepreneur, I could not help but notice an unnerving roadblock in the VR space. The industry has been...
View ArticleFrom KFC’s Kentucky Fine China to Gold Toilets, How Brands Are Celebrating...
The royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry is nearly upon us and brands are not missing their time to shine. Several companies are releasing limited edition tchotchkes, hashtags and other...
View ArticleAdweek Celebrates the Media All-Stars That Are Transforming the Industry
After another long TV upfront, Adweek brought together some of the best and brightest media buyers and planners last night for our annual Media All-Stars event. Adweek editorial director James Cooper...
View ArticleHere’s the Story Behind Deadpool’s Incredible Blu-ray Takeover at Walmart
When a display of Blu-rays, with each covered photobombed by Deadpool, popped up this week at Walmarts across the country, we had more questions that we had answers. Who had created this amazing...
View ArticleThe Top 25 Cities to Live in If You Love Amazon
Los Angeles holds the dubious distinction of being the most polluted city in the U.S.--and having the most traffic congestion in the world. And, if you really love Amazon, it's where you really should...
View ArticleVideo: What It Takes to Be a Media-All Star
Adweek's 2018 class of Media All-Stars have one thing in common: persistence. As we honored the top leaders of the media buying and planning community last night in Manhattan, we caught up with several...
View Article3 Ways Marketers Can Utilize Data-Driven Ad Spend in Upfronts
During last year's Upfronts, NBCUniversal put a $1 billion dollar stake in the ground on using granular data to buy TV ads. It placed $1 billion worth of inventory for sale using its Audience Symphony...
View ArticleInfiniti Global Creative AOR 72andSunny Resigns Account After Less Than a Year
Just under one year after being named lead global creative agency of record for Nissan's luxury Infiniti brand, 72andSunny has officially resigned the business as of today, according to an all-staff...
View ArticleA New Sprite Flavor Is Coming to McDonald’s, So Naturally the Brand Launched...
Another week, another limited edition clothing line hitting the market courtesy of your favorite brands. This time around McDonald's is teaming up with Sprite to kick off the fast-food chain's "That's...
View ArticleJack Link’s Sends Media Account to Independent Agency Empower
Jack Link's has completed the overhaul of its agency partnerships with the selection of Cincinnati-based independent agency Empower as its media agency of record. The appointment follows a review that...
View ArticleFox Reportedly Reaches Agreement With WWE to Air SmackDown Live
Fox's deal to broadcast Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) matches began in 2012. That partnership was thrown into flux earlier this month when the organization signed a five-year, $750 million...
View ArticleKarla Welch Reimagines Levi’s Staples in Celebration of 501 Day
Levi's 501 jeans are so iconic they have their own aptly named Levi's 501 Day, which falls on May 20. To commemorate the pseudo holiday, the brand collaborated with stylist to the stars Karla Welch on...
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