YouTube and Google on How Brands Can Build Trust With the Diverse Creator Community

How can marketers establish working creative relationships in ways that feel authentic to both brands and diverse collaborators? Experts from YouTube and Google had a lot to share on the subject during this year’s IAB NewFronts. On Wednesday, IAB’s chief industry growth officer Sheryl Goldstein connected with YouTube BrandConnect’s head of sales strategy and programs…

40 Under 40 submissions are now open

Submissions are open for Ad Age’s 40 Under 40, an annual feature that recognizes talented young individuals in the world of marketing and media.

WPP will pay for travel for abortions, CEO tells U.S. employees

Internal memo sent by CEO Mark Read updates holding company’s healthcare benefits.

 

Sarah Jessica Parker, John Cena Lead Star-Studded Intro of New Pre-Mixed Cocktail Brand

Sarah Jessica Parker dons safety goggles and takes a sledgehammer to an elaborately decorated table full of food and drinks–she’s making a literal point about breaking with tradition–while the words “goodbye boring, hello perfect” flash on screen. John Cena, in a separate scenario, shows off his refined side along with his trademark self-deprecating sensibility by…

Creative Leaders to Receive Manship Medallion For Their Significant Roles in ADC History

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n honor of their great contributions to ADC over the past century, 12 leaders in the creative community will receive the prestigious Manship Medallion

Inside Elon Musk’s Big Plans for Twitter

Here’s what Mr. Musk is projecting for Twitter’s finances over the next few years, according to a pitch deck he presented to investors.

Dr Pepper enlists Barry Manilow as 'SpokesBerry' to bring back Dark Berry flavor

Social-led campaign by Deutsch LA gave first taste to anyone by the name of Barry.

Brands Harness Kentucky Derby Horse Power

The Kentucky Derby is the most prized jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown. Apart from the thoroughbreds and jockeys, brands are the other stars attempting to capture the eyes of the well-heeled, floppy hatted, julep-soaked masses descending on Churchill Downs in Louisville this weekend. Targeting a younger audience, Churchill Downs enters its first full-capacity Derby…

Edelman unit advises clients to stay silent on abortion debate, per leaked agency memo

PR giant Edelman’s Zeno Group is being called out for counseling corporations to lay low on the latest social controversy that could rock the business community.

Brazilian Creatives Chide Cannes Lions for Near All-White Jury

A collective of Brazilian creatives, supported by a vocal ensemble of diversity champions, has penned an open letter to Simon Cook, the CEO of Cannes Lions, questioning the choices for the Brazilian jury, which only has one Black juror out of 24 names. The group called on the Lions to consider proportional diversity as a…

Saka: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe

Life is about choices. Some are smaller, others larger and more far-reaching. Either way, the moment of decision is always challenging.

The Finnish used car dealership Saka has made choices on behalf of its customers. It is a place where you can only choose from good options. Moreover, Saka’s car dealers do their utmost to ensure that customers get the car that best suits their needs and do not have to feel insecure about their choice.

McDonald's: Spotlight Dorado

Apache brought their post-production coloring techniques to McDonalds newest campaign, “Spotlight Dorado,” where they vow to make a change and help amplify the unheard voices of the Latinx community in the film industry. The spot follows the faces of several young Latinx creatives who have stories to tell with no platform accessible, followed by the introduction of their program, “An initiative to help aspiring Latino filmmakers tell their stories for the world to see.”

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Detran/RN: There's none so blind as those who will not see.

Detran/RN Print Ad - There's none so blind as those who will not see.
Detran/RN Print Ad - There's none so blind as those who will not see.
Detran/RN Print Ad - There's none so blind as those who will not see.
Detran/RN Print Ad - There's none so blind as those who will not see.

Thousands of traffic awareness campaigns have been made, but most drivers do not learn the basics and insist on making the same mistakes as always. In this campaign, we decided to draw attention obvious and exaggerated to these themes, so that way, make them see.

Shoppers Stop: #CoolMoms

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Shoppers Stop, India’s leading premier fashion and beauty destination, has launched its digital campaign #CoolMoms. The campaign conceptualised by Contract Advertising, a Wunderman Thompson Group company and member of the WPP network, focuses on millennial mothers and highlights how mothers inspire and encourage their children to be their true self. It elaborates on the changing narrative of a mother, as she evolves from her traditional role to adopting liberal ways to connect better with today’s generation.

The series of 3 digital films are based on multiple real-life situations that pushes the envelope in a fun way without getting into statement-making. It encapsulates the beautiful side of a relationship between a child and a mother and pays tribute to a mother for also being a friend, mentor, and guide. Whether it is accepting her child’s tattoo or joining her son in playing late night video games, it leaves the child surprised with mother’s friendly, light-hearted, and cheerful side.

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Video of Gamer Mom vs Son | Celebrating Cool Moms This #MothersDay

Video of Mother’s Reaction To Daughter’s Tattoo | Celebrating Cool Moms This #MothersDay

Jose Cuervo: Tip It Forward

For two years in a row, Jose Cuervo has shown up to Cinco de Mayo as an industry leader with their #CincoToGo and #TipsyforCinco campaigns. This year marks the first Cinco de Mayo in three years where consumers will be celebrating on-premise with their friends, so Cuervo and independent creative agency Mekanism (creative AOR) wanted to reward them with an engagement idea that acknowledges the hard-working people in the service industry and helps consumers show bartenders and waitstaff extra gratitude.

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Stagwell posts 23.6% first-quarter organic net revenue growth

The holding company stood by its double-digit organic revenue growth forecast for 2022.

Canna Mom Relax? Weed Brands Offer Sweet Releaf for Mother’s Day

In a moment of blissful self-care, a woman in a fluffy white bathrobe reclines on a comfy chair and takes some deep breaths. Cucumber slices are strategically placed over her eyes for added refreshment and destressing. While this may be a familiar marketing image for day spas and travel packages, this campaign comes from cannabis…

Advice for Young Mothers in Advertising, From Other Moms

The Mad Men-era is long gone, but its roots permeate to the present day and make it especially challenging to be a woman, and a mother, in the advertising industry. Statistically, working women take on more caregiving duties for their children than working men. This means women are expected to do more in a world…

Facebook to Shut Down Several Location-Based Features May 31

Meta began informing Facebook users via email and in-application notifications that several older, location-based features are being sunsetting May 31. Background Location, Location History, Nearby Friends and Weather Alerts are all on the chopping block at the end of this month. The social network told users information they shared to use those features will no…

Customer Satisfaction: Why You Should Care More Than You Currently Do

Quick question. Are customer satisfaction surveys: a) outdated, b) annoying, c) useless or d) all of the above? The correct answer is a resounding: “It depends.” Not all business surveys are created equal, as anyone who has filled one out has learned. Asking customers for honest feedback may seem intrusive, bothersome or even uncomfortable, but…