After Swift Return, Iger Faces Disney’s Long-Term Challenges

Robert A. Iger had been gone from the company for less than a year, but he returns to a very different Disney.

Need Some Extra Holiday Cash? This Company Wants You to Recycle Your Clothes for Credit

New Yorkers walking into their neighborhood coffee shops this month may have noticed something a little unexpected for a caffeine-slinging establishment: used clothing bins. That’s thanks to a partnership between Blank Street Coffee and SuperCircle, a platform that connects clothing brands with recyclers. It aims to make the logistics of textile recycling accessible to sustainability-minded…

Pinterest Adds Support for Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Croatian

Pinterest is now available in 41 languages globally across Android, iOS and the web following the additions Tuesday of Afrikaans, Bulgarian and Croatian. The company said in a blog post Tuesday that millions of Pins in the three new languages are already on its platform Pinners can opt for one of the three new languages…

Announcing: PURO MGMT – The New Agency Fostering Italian Creative Talents

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PURO MGMT, the new talent agency based in Milan with a focus on fostering the new wave of Italian creatives.

19th & Park Produces Anthem Film for Save The Music’s 25th Anniversary

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PSA & Public Interest

Rodeo Show Signs Director Paul Moore

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Scaling a CPG Brand in 2022 and Beyond

In the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Mark Edmonson, CMO at Materne North America-GoGo squeeZ, joins Suzy founder and CEO Matt Britton to discuss marketing in a rapidly evolving environment. Edmonson shares his journey and demystifies the process of growing and scaling a major brand like GoGo squeeZ. Edmonson is responsible for…

Byron Allen’s ‘TheGrio Awards’ signs Amazon and PepsiCo amid push for more Black-owned media support

Byron Allen’s digital news and streaming platform TheGrio signed major advertisers to sponsor its inaugural awards broadcast.

Blind Models Strike a Pose in This Campaign for Better Disability Inclusion

While there have been significant efforts made in celebrating the disability community, seen in brand campaigns such as Unilever’s Degree’s Sick Beats, for example, the ad industry still significantly lacks disability inclusion, especially when it comes to hiring new talent. In an effort to put disability inclusion at the forefront, Cercil, a comprehensive care center…

Ally – “Ally Lyrically” Charlie Curtis-Beard ft. Tobi Lou – Money on Me (2022)

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Most rap songs about money talk about spending money on cool cars, drip, and ‘ice’ – not saving it.

Andy Gent – the award-winning puppet-maker animates "Back Market – Tech reborn – Monster" (2022) (USA)

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The tangled web of old tech makes an animated monster.

MJBizCon Sessions Indicate That Despite Its Issues, the Cannabis Industry Isn’t up in Smoke

Cannafans in Oregon will drive miles out of their way to find the best deals on flower, tinctures and vapes, but New Yorkers aren’t so price sensitive. Those weed consumers care more about online ordering, though, which ranks at the top of their list for dispensary consideration. Buyers in Florida, meantime, will skip a retailer…

Google urged by US lawmakers to fix misleading abortion ads

A pair of US lawmakers urged Google to do more to ensure that ads displayed alongside abortion-related searches indicate whether the service is actually offered.

As Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Twitter, Some Bills Are Going Unpaid

Mr. Musk and his advisers are examining all types of expenses at Twitter. Some of the social media company’s vendors have gotten stiffed.

Moving and Elevating Culture With Combs Enterprises

From music to commerce, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been influencing culture for decades. Whether it’s music, fashion or entertainment, Combs knows exactly what’s going on by staying in tune with his audience and being right at the pulse of culture. Combs Enterprises is an agency with a portfolio of various businesses and investments spanning music,…

How Disney's CEO shakeup could change the future of streaming

Bob Iger’s return may appease investors, but won’t necessarily solve its Disney+ dilemma.

Advertising LGBTQ+ Organization Calls for Brands to Condemn FIFA Men’s World Cup

According to a survey by the U.K.’s Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, almost half (49%) of all adults would respect brands more for speaking out around the Qatar World Cup. That statistic rose to 63% of 18- to 34-year-olds and was higher among men (52%) than women (47%) of all ages. Following those insights, Outvertising,…

Watch the newest commercials from Wendy’s, AT&T, Taco Bell and more

Wendy’s hypes its new Peppermint Frosty with a little help from a guy who may or may not be Santa Claus.

#BoycottTampax trends after ill-advised tweet, as brand Tampax doubles down on it.

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Health & Beauty

This is the story of how Tampax torpedoed its own brand.

Paul Allen of Allen & Gerritsen Steps Aside as the Agency Prepares to Open 2 New Offices

When an agency founder steps down, there can be a loss of identity. But Allen & Gerritsen, which has been a steadily growing presence in the independent agency world since its founding in 1985 in Boston, looks to continue the forward progress it’s been making as it changes up leadership and transitions into two new…