Lockdown TV: Netflix Dominates, News Surges and Bea Arthur Is Still Golden

But after a peak in March, the audience has started to shrink. “There’s only so much content people can consume,” a Nielsen executive says.

Will Shoptalk’s Virtual Conference Postponement Push the Industry to Rethink Digital Pivots?

In-person event cancellations and postponements are commonplace in the age of coronavirus, with certain events announcing plans for timely virtual pivots while others inform attendees they’ll be back in 2021. Shoptalk, however, might be the first during the pandemic to postpone a virtual conference at the last minute. The annual retail and ecommerce industry event…

These Gun-Shaped Soaps Are Harrowing Reminders of 2 Ongoing Crises

Over the past two months, the Covid-19 outbreak has set off massive sales spikes for products like bidets amid toilet paper shortages, and adoption has surged for furry companions amid social isolation. These needs have cropped up as natural outcomes of getting through life during a pandemic. A far more shocking purchasing bump? The coronavirus…

With Storefronts Shuttered During the Pandemic, Parachute Brings Its Design Expertise Online

Parachute, the direct-to-consumer bedding and home brand, is bringing its in-store experience online. In particular, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has prompted the brand to ramp up a one-on-one virtual styling service, where consumers can work with an “in-house expert consultant” to receive recommendations and home styling advice over video chat–free of charge. Ariel Kaye, Parachute’s…

Vence o meme? NSYNC renomeia canção para “It’s Gonna Be May”

Poucos memes tem o “orgulho” de serem tão antigos na internet quanto o “It’s Gonna Be May”, uma fala que as pessoas tendem a repetir todo ano no fim de abril para anunciar o mês de maio. Assim como o “Wake Me Up When September Ends” do Green Day, a canção “It’s Gonna Be Me” …

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10 Sustainable Restaurant Innovations – From Imperfect Produce Meals to Plastic-Free Ice Cream Shops (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These sustainable restaurant innovations range from imperfect produce meals to plastic-free ice cream shops.

Standouts include McDonald’s Canada’s two green concept restaurants that…

Chewy Reminds Us That Amid All the Bad, Pets Are Very Good

Present times are bleak–even more reason to embrace rare moments of pure joy. A new 60-second spot from online pet product retailer Chewy, which will live on the company’s various social channels, aims to celebrate all the happiness and levity that comes from owning a pet. Titled “Pets Bring Us Together,” the clip was produced…

The Hollywood Reporter Names a New Top Editor

Nekesa Mumbi Moody, an Associated Press editor, will fill the role that Matthew Belloni left after a dispute with the publication’s parent company.

This AI Meme Generator Parrots the Absurdity of Online Humor

A new AI text generator is bringing an extra dose of absurdity to the internet’s favorite meme formats. Developed by Imgflip founder Dylan Wenzlau, the web app uses natural language processing to generate wholly original text for any of four dozen meme templates in a matter of seconds. The output mimics the internet slang and…

AMC Networks Starts AVOD Push by Featuring Shows Like The Walking Dead Free on Pluto TV

AMC Networks is starting to roll out its new AVOD strategy–part of this year’s upfront messaging–and will be featuring several of its shows including the hit series The Walking Dead on Pluto TV’s free, ad-supported streaming platform beginning Friday. Pluto TV will debut four new channels May 1 devoted to AMC Networks programming from AMC,…

A Bookstore Just Shocked Fans and Boosted Sales 200% With Its Brilliant Quarantine Pivot

When beloved bookstore and cafe The Wild Detectives had to close alongside most Dallas businesses due to Covid-19 quarantine measures, it faced the daunting challenge of shifting its business to being online-only. So the shop owners turned to agency partner Dieste, which has created several insightful campaigns for The Wild Detectives in recent years. One…

Cruz Vermelha lança filtro de Snapchat que alerta quando você toca seu rosto

Em meio aos muitos desafios da atual pandemia e o mundo em isolamento, um dos mais desafiadores em termos de “lembrar a todo momento de sua existência” talvez seja mesmo o de não tocar o rosto em determinados locais. Por mais que mexer na cabeça com a mão facilite a disseminação de doenças infecciosas como …

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Microsoft chega a 10 milhões de assinantes do Xbox Game Pass

Desde a criação do Xbox Game Pass, a Microsoft vem tentando fazer com que os serviços de assinatura para usuários do Xbox se tornem uma espécie de Netflix do mundo dos games. Passo a passo, a empresa parece estar cada vez mais próxima disso, principalmente se levarmos em conta sua nova marca: 10 milhões de …

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Skol e Porta dos Fundos apresentam série sobre boas notícias em tempos de quarentena

A fim de trazer aos brasileiros um pouco de alegria durante a quarentena e mostrar que, embora a situação seja delicada, ainda há coisas boas acontecendo no mundo, a Skol se uniu ao Porta do Fundos e criou a série “Leveza Desce Bem”, que levará ao público doses diárias de boas notícias com um olhar leve …

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Multifunctional Outdoor Technology Devices – The Conceptual A1R Powered Outdoor Gear is Handy (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The conceptual A1R Powered Outdoor Gear is a multifunctional device for explorers and adventurers alike that will help them to stay prepared for almost anything when braving the wilderness. Designed…

Tranquil At-Home Privacy Pods – The Sanwa Home Privacy Tent Offers a Workspace in Small Homes

(TrendHunter.com) Many consumers are working remotely and trying to augment their living space to suit their needs, which is being supported by products like the Sanwa Home Privacy Tent. The tent features a…

Working Remote Is Going About as Well for Progressive’s Flo and Co. as It Is for You

On the whole, we’re starting to see the possibilities of what creative made in quarantine can look like. A few weeks ago, many agencies and brands held on to the sides of the boat, merely trying to navigate the rough waters of keeping work moving forward. The results were expectedly mixed, but this isn’t necessarily…

Serviço de streaming público, SPcine Play vai continuar gratuito até o fim de 2020

Única plataforma de streaming pública do Brasil, o SPcine Play anunciou nesta quinta (30) que vai manter gratuito o acesso a seu serviço até o fim de 2020. A decisão acontece pouco mais de um mês depois da Prefeitura de São Paulo abrir o acesso a todo público devido à pandemia do coronavírus e acontece …

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Agência de Belgrado transforma profissionais da saúde em super-heróis

A agência McCann de Belgrado fez uma homenagem bem criativa aos profissionais da saúde que estão trabalhando incessantemente no combate à Covid-19. A homenagem levou ao desenvolvimento de quase 100 cartazes saudando os trabalhadores da linha de frente como super-heróis. As artes foram dirigidas por diferentes criativos da agência, e usam as marcas de máscaras …

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Skincare Gets a Pandemic Boost, and Tula’s Record Monthly Sales Are Proof

Beauty brand Tula Skincare is on track to have the best sales month in its history, even in the midst of the pandemic. Year-over-year sales for April are up five fold, and nearly two times what they were in March, according to CEO Savannah Sachs. That growth, fed by consumers’ focus on health and the…