Pornhub brand ambassador Asa Akira on why everyone needs a therapist—and how empathy can fix anything

The adult film star talks about the benefits of mental health counseling and couples therapy on this episode of the “Ad Block” podcast.

Watch live at 11 a.m. EDT: The top 5 creative brand ideas you need to know about right now

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Welcome to a live episode of the top 5 creative brand ideas you need to know about right now.

Ad Age’s Creativity Editor Ann-Christine Diaz, Creativity Associate Editor I-Hsien Sherwood and Creativity Associate Editor Alexandra Jardine come together live from L.A., New York and London, respectively, to talk about the standout work of the past couple weeks, why it deserves the spotlight and what lessons it offers for the industry.

The discussion includes standout ideas from Popeyes, BMW, The New York Times and more. 

L&T Road Safety Week by Tag Vinnatti

Advertising Agency: Tag Vinnatti, Mumbai, India
Creative Directors: Mahesh Salgaonkar, Anand Nair
Associate Creative Director: Rajesh Raghoba Panchal
Copywriter: Anup Toms Alex
Account Supervisors: Saugata Mitra, Mansi Vora

Christine Jahnke, Speech Coach for Women in Politics, Dies at 57

A backstage fixture at Democratic conventions, she helped speakers work with the teleprompter, read the audience and sharpen their message.

The Republican Embrace of QAnon Goes Far Beyond Trump

As the president all but endorses the internet-driven conspiracy theory, it is shifting from the fringes of the internet to become an offline political movement.

TikTok’s First Shoppable Show to Feature Gear Addressing Trump’s Ire

Artist and designer Joshua Vides will star in the first-ever shoppable show on TikTok, in collaboration with mobile-first video shopping platform Ntwrk. And the partnership is not shying away from addressing the company’s latest controversy with the White House. Ntwrk is what would happen if “old-school QVC, Instagram Live and Complex Networks had a baby,”…

Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Taylor Swift and others lend star power to USPS support

The Postal Service is working with PR firm Weber Shandwick on its crisis management plan as numerous celebrities step up public support.

Wendy’s Spices Up Other Brands’ Twitter Profile Pictures

Wendy’s used the recent addition of its Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its 4 for $4 menu as an excuse to spice up some Twitter profile pictures. The fast-food chain received nearly 25,000 replies to this tweet, and it chose 131 of them to bring the spice to, including brands such as Adobe Photoshop, Chips…

This Burger King Discount Scales to Match a Customer’s Reduced Income

When launching its new app in the U.S. in 2018, Burger King and FCB New York created Whopper Detour, which drove people from its main competitor McDonald’s to get a one-cent burger. It was one in a long line of stunts from the brand that come from various agencies. In the United Arab Emirates, Wunderman…

This Pumpkin Sugar Scrub Was Inspired by Olympian Shawn Johnson East’s Family Recipe

Beauty brand Tula, whose business is booming as consumers gravitate toward skin care during the pandemic, booked another successful product launch this week with the introduction of the So Pumpkin sugar scrub, an exclusive collaboration with Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson East. There is already a 16,000-person-long waiting list for the skin treatment, which…

President Donald Trump Tries to Take Twitter Blocking Case to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump is seeking a U.S. Supreme Court Review of a lower court decision on whether blocking critics from his Twitter account is constitutional, and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University is not happy. The Knight Institute filed a lawsuit against Trump in 2018, and U.S. District Court for the Southern District…

Airbnb limita número máximo de pessoas por estadia

O Airbnb anunciou que vai limitar a 16 o número máximo de pessoas permitido em acomodações reservadas via plataforma, mesmo em casas capazes de acomodar mais do que esse total. A medida, válida no mundo todo, visa evitar aglomerações e contribuir para estadias responsáveis no contexto da pandemia que perdura. Festas e eventos de qualquer …

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LEGO lança linha de peças que ajudam no ensino do Braille em 7 países (incluindo o Brasil)

Depois de passar o último ano conduzindo um projeto piloto, a LEGO confirmou nesta quinta (20) o lançamento do LEGO Braille Bricks em sete países para auxiliar no ensino da escrita em Braille. Além dos territórios listados – que incluem Brasil, Alemanha, Dinamarca, Estados Unidos, França, Noruega e Reino Unido – o anúncio oficial também …

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Women to Watch Ecuador class of 2020 announced

Eleven outstanding executives are named to second annual list in the country.

Pharrell Williams curates Time’s ‘New American Revolution’ cover package

And releases a new song, “Entrepreneur,” with Jay-Z.

 

Face Mask-Disinfecting Devices – The 'SaniCase' Keeps Face Coverings Clean and Sanitizer on Hand (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The conceptual ‘SaniCase’ is a multifunctional solution for those who lead active lifestyles to help them keep essentials on hand for when they’re needed most. The compact, pocket-…

Sustainable Urban Prefab Homes – The Conceptual 'Shifting Nests' Have a Segmetned Design (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The conceptual ‘Shifting Nests’ are a sustainable housing solution for Vancouver, Canada that aim to provide a low-cost option for citizens that would enable them to live comfortably in…

Baking Explosion Coincides With King Arthur’s Rebrand

When George Washington was president, he may well have enjoyed a scone baked with King Arthur Flour. A couple hundred years later, and after a decade of discussions, the company finally decided to move forward with a rebrand–dropping “flour” from its name. Most rebranding efforts hope to inspire renewed interest and relevance. That wasn’t King…

Pinterest Shop Opens Its Doors for National Black Business Month

The newest collection in the Pinterest Shop initiative celebrates National Black Business Month by featuring Black-owned fashion and beauty brands. Pinterest said searches for “Black-owned business” on its platform were up 13 times year-over-year in June, while “support small business” rose by 4.6 times. The Pinterest Shop will feature over 600 products from more than…

Zambezi Hires Deutsch, MullenLowe Alum as Design Director

Zambezi, the Los Angeles-based full-service agency that has worked with clients including Beats by Dre, TaylorMade and Venmo, hired Norm Brown as design director. In the role, he will be tasked with working across the agency’s client roster while collaborating closely with Gavin Lester, who joined Zambezi as CCO and equity partner in 2017, and…