From Dove to Guinness, Kathy Parker Has A Gift for Creating Timeless Campaigns

Kathy Parker knows a thing or two about creating memorable experiences. Aside from it being a central part of her day job as the global president and cmo for Grey Goose Vodka, Patr?n Tequila and Agave brands at Bacardi, Parker has a history of creating memorable brand positioning. Her portfolio includes the iconic Dove Real…

This marketing agency believes the future of work is in the metaverse

The company bought every employee a VR headset.

Budweiser returns to the Super Bowl and new Bud Light 'Next' makes a metaverse play

Anheuser-Busch InBev will run six spots in the game, including one for its Cutwater Spirits canned cocktails.

W+K London Promotes Ryan Fisher as Managing Director, Succeeding Helen Andrews

Wieden+Kennedy has promoted Ryan Fisher to managing director of its London office, taking over from the departing Helen Andrews. Fisher, who initially joined the London office in 2007, most recently held the same role of managing director at W+K Tokyo. He returned to London to join its management team in 2020 and will now take…

6 Brands in 4 Minutes: Anheuser-Busch Reveals Super Bowl 56 Strategy

Anheuser-Busch didn’t run a Super Bowl commercial for Budweiser last year, opting instead to redirect resources and marketing dollars toward educating the public on Covid-19 vaccinations. The decision broke the beer brand’s 37-year tradition of appearing in the Big Game. This year, however, the self-proclaimed King of Beers is back, and it’ll be accompanied by…

International Olympic Committee Staged a Giant Synchronized Dance to Celebrate the Fans

With the Winter Olympics in Beijing just days away, some of the world’s most elite athletes are in the final, stressful preparations for the biggest event of their sporting career. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is celebrating the crucial role of their supporters to see them to the finish line. The IOC’s new campaign launches…

To Hell and Back, Then to CNN

Once an ordinary citizen stumbles into the culture war, it can be hard to get back out. Just ask Michael Fanone.

Gambling boom leads to NFL sponsorship sales surge

The league hauled in $1.8 billion worth of rights deals this season, according to a new report, after embracing sports betting and liquor.

 

Can CNN’s Hiring Spree Get People to Pay for Streaming News?

The network’s boss, Jeff Zucker, tries to make up for lost time by signing Chris Wallace, Audie Cornish and Eva Longoria.

CES 2022 trends that will reshape exhibit booths in the year ahead

Brands put an emphasis on health and wellness, sustainable practices and immersive experiences

Dentsu Predicts Global Ad Spend Will Hit a Record $745 Billion

Ad spend is set to grow by 9.2% this year, fueled by the rise in digital activity which is expected to account for over half (55.5%) at $408 billion. According to the Dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecast, spend will reach $745 billion this year with China, Japan, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. expected to…

Busuu Ad Shows What Can Go Wrong While Learning a New Language

When traveling it’s obviously more convenient to know the language of the land, but even then with some words, things can go awry. That’s what learning app Busuu wants audiences to understand as it aims to grow awareness. In its first campaign for the brand, creative agency Motel was briefed to “help increase Busuu’s brand…

This Director Turned a Street Soccer Tournament Into a Creative Launchpad for Diverse Talent

It was only a century ago, in 1921, when the Football Association–British soccer’s governing body–banned women’s soccer, saying the sport was “quite unsuitable for females.” One hundred years later, on a cold day in November 2021, 30 young women gathered in the Aston Villa arena in Birmingham, U.K., for a heated game of street soccer….

Yelp: New Business Openings Rose 8% in 2021

Consumers expressed concerns about inflation in 2021, yet searches for higher-priced businesses on business directory and crowdsourced review forum Yelp increased during the year, according to the Yelp Economic Average report for the fourth quarter of 2021, released Wednesday. Yelp wrote in the introduction to the report, “In the fourth quarter. the labor shortage and…

How Crypto.com kicked Staples out of the Staples Center

Crypto.com’s successful acquisition of naming rights to the Staples Center demonstrates how brands must rely on creative destruction to stay ahead of the competition.

M&M's recreates album covers in first campaign since redesign frenzy

The debate over ‘woke M&M’s’ continues to rage on.

GOP lawmakers press NBC to address human rights in Olympics coverage

It marks the latest effort by U.S. lawmakers to use the Olympics to raise concerns about China’s human rights record.

TikTok Instant Page Meets Users’ and Brands’ Needs for Speed

Users and brands on TikTok feel the need–the need for speed. TikTok introduced TikTok Instant Page Tuesday, calling it a lightweight native landing page within the application that loads up to 11 times quicker than standard mobile pages. Users trigger Instant Pages by tapping a call to action or card within an ad, and they…

Norwegian Postal Service Celebrates 375 Years With Fun, Mildly Educational Ad

Founded all the way back in January 1647, the Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has been around long enough to see changes in everything from the country’s rulers to methods of delivery. Celebrating a legacy so impactful requires taking a look back in time. In celebration of 375 years delivering mail, the Norwegian Postal Service is…

McDonald's trolls crypto investors after massive market dip

The tweet earned responses from Elon Musk, Tyler Winklevoss and Burger King