5G’s Rapid Growth Sparked a Conspiracy Theory That Spiraled Amid the Pandemic

As popular conspiracy theories around 5G networks and the novel coronavirus prompt activist lawsuits, local government reviews and even rogue vandalism of cellphone towers, a Federal Communications Commission official warned recently that the hysteria could hinder the rollout of service. “High-speed, high-capacity wireless networks will be indispensable tools for our social and economic recovery,” FCC…

Amazon Could End Up as an Unlikely Winner of the Retail Apocalypse

In its 2020 U.S. Store Closures report, research and advisory firm Coresight Research estimated that there would be 20,000 to 25,000 store closures this year, up from a record 9,800 in 2019. That means we really haven’t seen anything yet as far as the alleged retail apocalypse goes. Odest Riley Jr., CEO of WLM Financial,…

2021 Oscars Delayed by Coronavirus

Hollywood’s highest-profile award event will be in April rather than February, and the eligibility period for the film awards will be extended.

Who Should Lead Discussions on Racial Justice, Diversity and Inclusion?

Amid million-dollar commitments to racial justice and diversity hire initiatives, agencies have been hosting and participating in panels to address racism. While some of these discussions have been fronted by Black and non-Black people of color, some have not, causing controversy within the business world of who can–or should–have a voice in these panels. One…

Instagram Outlines Steps to Ensure That Black Voices Are Represented on Its Platform

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri addressed concerns that Black voices were being suppressed on its platform and outlined plans to take a closer look at how its products impact communities differently. Mosseri said in a blog post that areas of focus will be harassment, account verification, distribution and algorithmic bias. He said the starting point…

Capas da Vogue Itália substituem modelos por desenhos de crianças em confinamento

Algumas revistas tradicionalmente focadas em moda e cultura têm mostrado como uma boa direção editorial faz a diferença. Em abril, a edição mexicana da Marie Claire cedeu o espaço de suas capas e redes sociais para homenagear profissionais de saúde que estão trabalhando no combate à pandemia de Covid-19. Também em abril, a Vogue da …

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DoorDash to Offer On-Demand Delivery for CVS Products

Pharmacy chain CVS and delivery company DoorDash said they are partnering to offer same-day no-contact delivery for 3,000 products. The service debuted on June 15 in Dallas, Houston, Manhattan and Philadelphia, with the Bronx, Brooklyn, San Francisco and Boston to follow. CVS said it expects nationwide availability in July. The eligible product assortment includes beauty…

Rubicon Project and LiveIntent Join Up for Open Identity Initiative

Independent ad-tech companies LiveIntent and Rubicon Project have inked an agreement to help media traders do business on a non-cookie-based ID. The tie-up uses LiveIntent’s Authenticated Bridge–an identifier that connects advertisers to relevant publisher audiences using hashed email addresses–to aid media buying and selling in a manner similar to the third-party cookie. Additionally, Authenticated Bridge…

We Are Celebrating Our Emancipation. We Are Asking You to Take Action

Juneteenth is as American as a slice of apple pie. Emancipation is in the DNA of our nation. Just as we celebrate the Fourth of July, Juneteenth symbolically marks the end of oppression for Black communities devastated by 400 years of slavery. This year marks the 155th annual celebration of Juneteenth in America, where currently,…

Harlow Monroe Is a Transgender Woman With an Unlikely Dream in Short Film for Diesel

Fashion marketer Diesel has always urged its young fans to walk their own path, and that message continues in a new campaign debuting today for Pride Month. The music-driven short film, dubbed “Francesca,” follows its central character’s transition from male to female. And though there are plenty of clues and symbolism about where her journey…

Vita Coco Parent Company Aims to Bring Clean Fuel to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks as a category are anything but lethargic these days. Led by Red Bull and Monster Energy, who together control over 75% of the market, U.S. sales of energy drinks hit $14.2 billion in 2019, up 41% compared to 2014, according to Euromonitor. The pandemic isn’t slowing things down, either: Last month, Monster reported…

IBM Watson Advertising and Ad Council Will Use AI to Help Brands Do Social Good

During Adweek at Home, a weeklong virtual gathering of marketing and creativity’s most influential voices that kicked off today and runs until Thursday, IBM Watson Advertising announced a new initiative that offers brands the power of data, insights and AI technology to help solve global challenges. Randi Stipes, CMO at IBM Watson Advertising, explained that…

Bumble and OkCupid Introduce Ways for Members to Keep Supporting Social Justice Causes

In response to protests of police brutality against unarmed Black people, popular dating apps initially posted social media statements and donation pledges in support of Black Lives Matter. To follow up on commitments, Bumble and OkCupid have introduced in-app initiatives that invite members to keep raising awareness and take action on anti-racism causes. Bumble launched…

Walmart Is Expanding Its Third-Party Marketplace With Shopify

On the heels of a big boost in online sales, retail giant Walmart announced it is partnering with ecommerce platform Shopify to open up Walmart.com to 1,200 Shopify merchants. In a blog post, Jeff Clementz, vice president of Walmart’s third-party marketplace, said the partnership both expands the range of goods available to Walmart customers while…

It’s No Longer Legal to Fire Someone for Being LGBTQ, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court ruled today that gender identity and sexual orientation should be included as protected classes under the employment section of Civil Rights Act. Before now, not only was it legal to fire someone for being LGBTQ in the majority of U.S. states, but LGBTQ people were not protected under any federal nondiscrimination laws….

Academia confirma adiamento do próximo Oscar para abril de 2021

Enfim aconteceu: depois de semanas de especulação e diversas reuniões, a Academia de Artes e Ciências Cinematográficas anunciou nesta segunda (15) que a 93° edição do Oscar vai ser adiada devido à pandemia. Ao invés da janela tradicional de fevereiro, a premiação mais importante de Hollywood agora vai realizar sua próxima cerimônia no dia 25 …

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Top V.O.A. Directors Resign After Bannon Ally Takes Charge of U.S. Media Agency

The director and deputy director of Voice of America told employees they offered their resignations to Michael Pack, a conservative activist pushed by President Trump.

Younger Sports Fans Are Still Tuning In, and Will Be First to Return to Stadiums

Stadium seats still sit empty, but professional sports leagues are looking forward to eventual recovery. And younger audiences will lead that return, according to a new survey from sports marketing agency Octagon. Despite the global pandemic, younger fans–between ages 18 and 29–never stopped paying attention to their favorite teams and athletes. That’s thanks in large…

UK Agencies Pay Tribute to Grenfell Tower Fire Victims on Third Anniversary

The Grenfell Tower fire was one of the worst and most tragic disasters in modern British history. In the middle of the night on June 14 three years ago, a fire broke out in a kitchen on the fourth floor of the 23-story residential tower block in West London, killing 72 people. Firefighters, who believed…

Earning Her Business Lays out Strategies To Tap Into Female Spending Power

Often times, when news articles and blog posts talk about reaching female consumers, they center on statistics and superficial overviews rather than qualitative thinking. Fortunately, brand experience expert Katie Mares lays out a comprehensive case for action in Earning Her Business: The Importance of Tailoring Your Brand Experience to the Female Consumer. Mares traces the […]

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