Tech Coalition Releases Voluntary Industry Framework for Transparency Reporting

The 27 leading technology companies that make up the membership of the Tech Coalition committed to adopt the Voluntary Industry Framework for Transparency Reporting, which was released at the WeProtect Global Alliance Summit in Brussels last week, in order to address child sexual exploitation and abuse online. All members–which include Google, Meta, Roblox, Snap Inc….

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Åkestam Holst’s CEO Steps Down Following Solicitation Charges

The chief executive of Swedish creative agency ?kestam Holst, Johan ?stlund, resigned last week after being arrested for paying for sexual services at a massage parlor in Stockholm, an allegation he has denied. “I deeply regret that the agency I have had the privilege of representing should even exist in these contexts because of my…

TikTok Rolls Out Avatars

Avatars have come to TikTok. The video creation platform introduced a way for its users to reflect their unique look and personality in avatars that they can become in their videos, with a wide array of options for elements such as accessories, hairstyles, makeup and piercings. Users can open the effects section in the TikTok…

You can get into NFTs and still be environmentally conscious

Climate-conscious brands can’t ignore high energy consumption processes, but that doesn’t mean they have to skip out on the growing NFT phenomenon

Watch the newest commercials from Denny’s, Carl’s Jr., Macy’s and more

Denny’s hypes its new Jala-Bac Burger.

 

Disembodied Head Gets the Rave Started in New Fruit Smash Hard Seltzer Ads

The sober curious movement continues to pick up steam in the U.S., where demographic groups like millennials and Gen Z are into alcohol-free “dry dating” and conscious consumption. But the trend toward moderation is nowhere to be found in a new campaign that likens a brand called Fruit Smash Hard Seltzer to “party juice” and…

Fox News Doesn’t Plan to Carry Jan. 6 Hearings Live

Its sister network, the lower-rated Fox Business, will carry live coverage, while star prime-time hosts like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity will proceed as usual.

Instagram: How to Use the Quiz Sticker in Reels

Instagram now allows users to add a quiz sticker to Reels. Previously, users could add the quiz sticker to Stories posts. The quiz sticker allows creators to ask their viewers a multiple-choice question with two to four possible responses. Our guide will show you how to use the quiz sticker in Instagram Reels. Note: These…

Facebook: How to Clear Your Search History

When users search for something on Facebook, the social network will remember what they searched for as part of their search history. Users have the option to clear their search history at any time. Our guide will show you how this is done. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook application on iOS. Step…

Glewee Is the Platform That Needs to Be on Every Brand’s Radar

We all see our favorite social media influencers work with amazing brands, but many of us don’t know the ins and outs of how they come together. For brands, creating a social media campaign with a creator can seem daunting, from trying to find the exact creator you’re looking for to the logistics of the…

As World’s Biggest Trial of a 4-Day Week Begins, Ad Agencies Are Notably Absent

As the world’s biggest trial of a four-day workweek kicks off in the U.K., a group of advertising professionals is campaigning for the creative industries to adopt a shorter week and counter burnout culture. Starting on June 6, more than 70 U.K. companies are participating in a six-month pilot program testing a four-day workweek–with no…

Metaverse marketing—tracking virtual activations and more

From virtual land experiences to job hirings for Web3 roles—a regularly updated list.

Amy Campbell Named Paramount Media Networks CMO As Jason White Steps Down

Longtime MTV and Paramount exec Amy Campbell has been named CMO of Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios. She replaces Jason White, who is stepping down after 14 months in the role. Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios, announced the CMO switch in a staff memo. “MTV Entertainment…

Beam Suntory Chooses Highdive for Five of Its Brands

Independent Chicago creative agency Highdive has grabbed its first spirits client, having been chosen as the creative agency of record for five Beam Suntory brands. The brands include three small batch whiskeys in the James B. Beam whiskey portfolio, Sauza Agave Cocktails and another ready to drink (RTD) cocktail brand the agency couldn’t discuss before…

3 untapped ways your existing data can produce better ROI

Data-driven business decisions can greatly benefit returns, employing advanced analytic techniques and machine learning to scale audiences for activation

Taking a Strategic Approach to Metaverse Marketing 

In the same way that brands reimagined marketing to meet new opportunities with the rise of social media, marketers are preparing for –while others are already knee-deep in — the seismic changes brought on by the metaverse. During Adweek’s CMO Summit East, metaverse marketing pioneers from Mint and Artsy explored how brands can meaningfully enter…

Leading Through Change With CrossLead 

The lingering impact of the pandemic and ongoing geopolitical volatility is raising the bar for leaders. Navigating through crises is one of the most important functions of an executive, with unprecedented events setting new standards for leadership from the C-suite to middle management. David Silverman, founder and ceo of CrossLead, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former…

OpenAP to Host Measurement-Themed Advanced Advertising Summit at Cannes Lions

Measurement is getting a bigger seat at the table at the first in-person Cannes Lions festival since 2019. Advanced advertising company OpenAP–jointly owned by Fox, NBCUniversal, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery–will host a summit at Cannes on June 23, bringing together leaders from across the marketing ecosystem alongside those of the four media companies. “Television…

Havas Media Group Gets Data From Its LiveRamp Partnership—Without Acquisition Pain

Havas Media Group (HMG) struck a unique data deal that helps it stand out from its competition and sets a new precedent for how agencies and data brokers can work together. Just last week, the group formally announced its partnership with data platform LiveRamp. It’s the first holding company to formalize a relationship with a…