Vox Media Launches Concert SSP in Partnership With the Trade Desk

Ahead of Thursday’s Vox Media Now event, the company announced Tuesday it created its own supply-side platform (SSP) for Concert, the company’s publisher-led marketplace, where the Trade Desk (TTD) is also its exclusive demand-side platform (DSP) partner. TTD’s cookie alternative Unified ID 2.0 will integrate with Vox’s Forte, the company’s first-party data solution, within the…

Omnicom Chief Commits to Supporting Ukraine’s Future

“We’re not going away when the media goes away,” Omnicom’s chief executive John Wren promised his Ukrainian employees. Speaking to Adweek as the war being waged by Russia rages on, Wren was adamant in the agency network’s commitment to Omnicom staff and their families–not only now, but after the fighting ends. Omnicom announced on March…

Pride 2022—how brands are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community this June

In a year where anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is on the rise, here are this year’s Pride campaigns with purpose.

This Project Fights Russian Propaganda by Disguising Ukrainian News as Pirated Entertainment

Misinformation and propaganda have spread throughout Russia since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has shut down independent media outlets, issued fines or jail terms to those spreading so-called “fake” news about the military and government–and refers to the invasion as a “special military operation.” All this means that, for many people living within…

Celebrity crypto endorsements under fire in new SEC campaign

The message comes amid accusations of deceitful advertising in the crypto industry.

One Minute Briefs Founder Nick Entwistle Accused of Assault by Former Contract Employee

[Sensitive content: This article includes description of an alleged physical assault.] A former contract employee of U.K.-based company One Minute Briefs says the organization’s founder and creative director, Nick Entwistle, physically assaulted her during a trip to Portugal in 2021. The woman said she worked with Entwistle for approximately nine months and managed the company’s…

Kraft Heinz CEO's real test starts now

Miguel Patricio needs to raise prices without losing all those consumers who rediscovered Kraft macaroni & cheese during COVID lockdowns.

Juliana Stock Named A+E Networks Chief Marketing and Brand Officer

Juliana Stock has been named not only A+E Networks first-ever chief brand officer, but the company’s first CMO in four years. Stock has been promoted to A+E’s chief marketing and brand officer. In the role, she will oversee A+E’s strategic, creative and corporate brand marketing teams, and report to A+E Networks Group president and chairman…

REI’s Been Selling Used Gear for Over 60 Years. Here’s What Brands New to Resale Can Learn

As major brands venture into the resale business, others have been making space for people to buy and sell used products for decades. Outdoor gear retailer REI Co-op sold used gear at its stores through its members-only “garage sales” for more than 60 years. In the last few years though, REI has transitioned away from…

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THE ORIGINAL?
OJE “Antisemitox” – 2014
“The first treatment against Antisemitism”
Source : The Times Of Israël
Agency : Hémisphère Droit, Paris (France)
LESS ORIGINAL
AIDES “Homophobiol” – 2016
“The first treatment against homophobia”
Source : CB News
Agency : Datakalab / Hémisphère Droit (France)
LESS ORIGINAL
CAIR “Islamophobin” – 2016
“Multi symptom relief for chronic islamophobia”
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Agency : In-House (USA)
LESS ORIGINAL
Stop AAPI hate “Cure for racism” – 2022
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Source : The Drum, The Dieline
Agency : Anchor Worldwide (USA)

Why Absolut's newest LGBTQ+ campaign works—and other observations from a purpose marketing expert

Thomas Kolster explains what works and what falls short on the latest edition of Marketer’s Brief podcast.

 

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About the Man in This Photo

A picture of Jordie Jordan, an online gamer, has been attached to a fake name and numerous bogus reports of his death, including from the mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas.

We’ve Traded Access for Power. Should We Do It Again?

The original promise of the internet was it would help tear down national boundaries, democratize the town square and offer universal access to information. But Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover brings his vision of a “free speech utopia” into sharp relief, begging the question: Is this what the internet wants and needs? Advertisers fund, and therefore…

How British Retailer Boots Is Balancing Purpose With Profit

Since January, British health and beauty retailer Boots has been transitioning its brand purpose from one based on making people feel good to another centered around its role in supporting customers through every stage of life, whether it’s buying a new lipstick for a wedding, picking up emergency tampons or collecting a vital prescription medicine….

Why You Can’t Do Strategy Without Innovation

In business, and in marketing and advertising, the word “strategy” is held aloft. It’s as if it is the most prized of all skill sets: It speaks of intellect and cleverness, of brilliant logistical planning and goal fulfillment. Occasionally, it even has a militaristic whiff about it, conjuring up images of attack formations and plans…

Revery’s “Moving Mountains” for Nike Recognized at Tribeca X 2022 in June

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In collaborating closely with Nike, Revery crafted the episodic series for Nike Journal, “Moving Mountains” from start to finish, starting with franch

Texas AG Ken Paxton Begins Investigation Into Twitter’s Reporting of Fake Accounts, Bots

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began an investigation into the very subject that is threatening Elon Musk’s $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter: potentially false reporting of the number of fake bot accounts on the platform. It should come as little surprise that Musk resides in the Austin area and one of the companies he…

Creativity Abounds As EDITBAR Promotes Danny Weeks + Welcomes Jacks Genega, Louie Cohen and Jon Daniel

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Jacks Genega, Louie Cohen and Jon Daniel bring their signature talent to the creative editorial company’s roster of Britt Bellamy, EDITBAR.

Elon Musk Threatens to End Twitter Deal Without Information on Spam Accounts

Mr. Musk’s lawyers said Twitter was “actively resisting” his requests.

What Apple Pay Later means for buy now, pay later marketers

Apple’s new buy now, pay later option will increase competition for existing players, many of which are already under economic pressure.