Gladys Bourdain, Who Helped Her Son Reach an Audience, Dies at 85

A Times copy editor, she kick-started Anthony Bourdain’s career when she helped him get a tell-all article about the restaurant world published in The New Yorker.

Holiday Comparable Sales Results Continue to Roll In, Showing Modest Growth

ORLANDO–Major retailers largely reported modest comparable sales increases for the 2019 holiday shopping season on Monday, providing a bit of cheer and more visibility into retail’s most important time of year. The positive numbers contrast with results from retailers such as Macy’s, Kohl’s and L Brands, and are despite headwinds–such as tariffs and a shortened…

Celebrities, Politicians Turn to Instagram to ‘Stop This Story’ of Antisemitism

Moshe Kantor, president of the World Holocaust Forum Foundation and the European Jewish Congress, turned to augmented reality to amplify a message about serious reality. Kantor spearheaded the Stop This Story campaign, which uses Instagram’s AR effects to generate awareness about antisemitism. Stop This Story was timed to debut ahead of the fifth World Holocaust…

Exclusive: Publicis Groupe Is Reviving Razorfish

Razorfish is back, less than a year after being retired by Publicis Groupe. But did it ever really go away? Founded in 1995, Razorfish was acquired by Publicis Groupe from Microsoft in 2009 for an estimated $530 million. A little over three years ago, Publicis merged Razorfish with fellow digital network Sapient Nitro to create…

Pandora: Here’s How to Turn Off Artist Audio Messages

By default, Pandora will play “artist audio messages” on the stations you listen to. If you don’t want to hear this content, our guide will show you how to turn it off from within the Pandora mobile application. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Pandora app on iOS. Step 1: Tap “Profile” in the…

Bob Cohn Heads to The Economist as President

Bob Cohn, formerly the president of The Atlantic, has been named as president/managing director for The Economist to oversee the print business, including expanding its subscription and digital offerings. “I am thrilled to join the amazing team at The Economist, whose journalism I have long read and admired,” Cohn said in a provided statement. “At…

Google Chrome Will Phase Out Third-Party Cookies by 2022

In a move that many have feared for the last year, Google has finally given a timeline for phasing out support for third-party cookies in its Chrome web browser. The tech giant said it will take two years to complete the transition. Google is bowing to pressure to shore up privacy standards across its online…

Parque da Nintendo no Japão vai contar com braceletes que monitoram atividades dos visitantes nas atrações

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A Universal Studios Japan se prepara para lançar este ano uma nova expansão do parque focada em personagens e jogos da toda poderosa Nintendo, bem a tempo de aproveitar o alto número de turistas no país para os Jogos Olímpicos de Tóquio. Mas ainda que o “parque do Mario” seja em si o grande chamariz …

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Skol Beats apresenta Beats GT, sua lata de gin tônica pensada para o Carnaval

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A Skol Beats está lançando uma bebida especialmente pensada para o Carnaval, e que também é a sua primeira novidade de 2020. A Skol Beats GT é inspirada no famoso drink gin tônica, que se popularizou bastante no Brasil nos últimos anos. A bebida mantém a leveza e refrescância já conhecidas da marca, mas agora …

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Man Ends Up in Billboard Ad for ‘Laxative Yoga’ After Fantasy Football Loss

In 2016, Chicago resident Ryan Stew was roasted hard by life: His fiancee dumped him (and his belongings from her place), and he finished last in his fantasy football league. Stew’s pals (who refer to their annual football league as The Quest), made sure the hurt cut deep. They paid for a 4-by-5-foot bus stop…

With Arrow Ending, The CW Readies Next Wave of Superhero Series

Tonight, The CW airs the conclusion to its biggest superhero crossover ever, Crisis on Infinite Earths. And the network is facing its own major crossroads as it prepares to close the book on Arrow, the hit show that spawned The CW’s “Arrowverse” of six (and counting) DC superhero series. Ahead of Arrow’s Jan. 28 series…

Athlete Marketing Platform Opendorse Debuts On Demand App, Desktop Features

Athlete marketing platform Opendorse is adding some mobility to its offerings. The company Tuesday debuted new mobile application and new feature Opendorse On Demand, which it described as a streamlined social media management tool that automates the process of sharing media and enables teams and leagues to share and track collections of media with athletes…

Lyft cria conselho para ajudar a melhorar segurança de passageiros e motoristas da plataforma

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Em uma publicação lançada em seu blog oficial nesta terça-feira (14), a Lyft Inc. divulgou ao público que está formando um conselho de especialistas para ajudar a companhia a desenvolver novas diretrizes e iniciativas que garantam a segurança tanto dos motoristas quanto dos passageiros de seu aplicativo. Intitulado Conselho Consultivo de Segurança, a nova divisão …

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Relatório mostra que Grindr compartilha dados dos usuários com parceiros de anúncios

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O Grindr, aplicativo de relacionamentos voltado para o público LGBTQ+, foi flagrado compartilhando dados confidenciais dos usuários com milhares de parceiros de anúncios. A informação é do Bloomberg, que teve acesso a um relatório realizado pelo Norwegian Consumer Council. De acordo com o relatório da NCC, o Grindr usa a subsidiária de anúncios do Twitter, …

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Pandora Debuts Test & Tune Measurement Tools for Tracking Within Campaigns

Audio-streaming platform Pandora has a new way for advertisers to track campaigns. Test & Tune, a new suite of measurement tools, is the first product to debut from Pandora’s Insights Lab, which was created in September 2018, and rolls out today as an open beta. “The audio space is exploding,” Pandora vice president of ad…

Na Argentina, propaganda da Brahma acusada de machismo é retirada do ar

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O comercial de uma nova variedade de cerveja da Brahma, lançado na Argentina, gerou fortes comentários de repúdio nas redes sociais que caracterizaram o vídeo como machista. Na propaganda, vemos uma mulher que não gosta de cerveja por seu sabor amargo, e que é levada contra a sua vontade até uma espécie de guru que …

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Spike Lee será o primeiro negro a assumir a presidência do júri do Festival de Cannes

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Depois de rumores se espalharem nas redes sociais na noite de segunda (13), a organização do Festival de Cannes confirmou nesta terça-feira que o estadunidense Spike Lee foi escolhido como presidente do júri da 73° edição do evento. Além de ser o primeiro norte-americano a assumir o cargo desde os irmãos Coen em 2015, Lee …

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Chase: Dip, Sizzle, Shuffle

Video of Sapphire Reserve | Points Worth 50% More – ft. Mark Ronson (Dip :30)

Video of Sapphire Reserve | 3x Points on Travel & Dining – ft. Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade (Sizzle :30)

Video of Sapphire Reserve | 10x Points on Lyft Rides – ft. Awkwafina (Shuffle :30)

Retailer Media Networks Are Coming, but Where Are They Coming From?

Like so many changes in commerce to date, the rise of retailer media networks can be traced back to Amazon. The ecommerce giant introduced its media business in 2012 as it sought to monetize its own properties. And, along the way, it not only found additional revenue for other projects that may or may not…

Planters’ Second Super Bowl Appearance in 2 Years Will Star Veep’s Matt Walsh

Planters is in the Super Bowl for the second year in a row following a 10-year hiatus, with a spot starring comedian Matt Walsh, known for playing TV’s worst press secretary on HBO’s Veep. In addition to being bad at his job, Walsh’s character on Veep, Mike McLintock, was also known for his constant snacking….