Cartoon Network Shows Off Brand Refresh for 30th Anniversary

Cartoon Network is keeping things fresh after 30 years. The company is rolling out its first brand refresh in a decade, updating its color palette, breaking down the logo, enlisting new talent and leaning into split-screen. Former CMO Tricia Melton spearheaded the overall refresh, with Jacob Escobedo, svp of creative and design at Cartoon Network…

Beer-soda brand collabs must follow new marketing rules

Brewers trade group adjusts advertising code as crossover drinks such as Mtn Dew Hard gain share.

TikTok Answers the Question, ‘Why Am I Seeing This Video?’

TikTok is releasing a new feature aimed at providing clarity on why a specific video appeared in a user’s For You feed. Users can go to the share panel on a video in the For You feed and tap “Why this video,” which will bring up reasons why that particular piece of content was recommended…

Elena Xausa, Illustrator With a Whimsical Style, Dies at 38

Her brightly colored work, often serving as visual metaphors, was sought after worldwide by major periodicals and advertisers like Apple and Nike.

Let’s Talk About Brand Podcast: How Brands Can Build Trust

How can brands build trust–and how has the internet changed that? Chris Brogan has been at the forefront of internet culture, helping brands adjust to building relationships online since the beginning. In this episode of Let’s Talk about Brand, he joins host Christine Gritmon for a discussion about managing online reputation, the importance of genuine…

Not All Retail Media Loyalty Programs Are Created Equal

One of retail media’s biggest selling points has been the robust first-party data the retailer has gathered from customers–their buying habits, brand affinity, purchase frequency, price sensitivity and even flavor or color preferences. The richness of the data depends on how meticulous the retailer has been collecting and slicing that information over–well, in many cases,…

Watch the newest commercials from Hyundai, Hotels.com, Downy and more

NFL legend Terrell Owens teams up with celebrity chef Jack Mancuso to show off the tailgate-ready Hyundai Palisade.

Touch of Truth Podcast: It May Be Too Late With Ken Hertz

On episode six of Touch of Truth, host Jackie Cooper sits down with lawyer, entertainment industry deal-maker, media advisor and venture investor Ken Hertz. During the conversation, they discuss the freedom ideals on which America was founded and how that’s been broken down, the institutionalized vague-ness in royalty agreements and the early days of music…

World Cup final on Fox draws 16.8 million viewers, sets record

Telemundo also nets strong ratings.

Twitter Begins Pilot Test of Twitter Blue for Business

Building on its most recent official rollout of subscription service Twitter Blue, Twitter began a pilot test of Twitter Blue for Business with a select group of businesses. A square company badge will appear next to the display name of businesses in the pilot, and Oreo already had some fun with that design element. Us…

The Reel deal: 3 creative tips to help make your ads shine

The cultural shift toward relatability and authenticity is an opportunity to partner with creators and take inspiration from the everyday—here’s the 101 for marketers and creative agencies to win Instagram’s fastest-growing format, Reels.

Before Performance Max, There Was Google’s App Campaigns, Muddying Transparency

Automation is taking hold of the ad industry, and marketers are grappling with the idea of balancing transparency with effectiveness, spurred by interest in Google’s year-old tool Performance Max. And if history is to be believed, performance often wins. But that doesn’t mean marketers are happy about it. Back in 2017, Google told mobile advertisers…

Some of the fastest marketing and agency leader exits of 2022

The revolving door swung fast for these execs.

15 Gifts for Yoga Lovers – From Cotton Yoga Blankets to Contoured Yoga Grip Accessories (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Yoga is a growing trend that has been picking up steam over the past decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down and is the practice of connecting with the mind, body, and spirit. If you have a…

Top 100 Games Trends for 2023 – From Metaverse Mouthwash Games to Off-Season Esports Events (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From sim-racing esports deals to sci-fi series-inspired games, this list of game trends for the forthcoming year highlights the plethora of business opportunities available in the gaming and esports…

Top 100 Computers Trends for 2022 – From Pocket-Sized 4K Mini PCs to Adaptive Computer Accessories (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) This list of 2022 computer trends offers an overview of the computers industry, including everything from gaming and entertainment solutions to workflow and home office improvements.

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Magical Holiday Meal Boxes – Uber Eats is Selling. Wizarding World Holiday Trunk This Christmas

(TrendHunter.com) Harry Potter fans get ready because Uber Eats is offering a taste of the Wizarding World in the form of its new Wizarding World Holiday Trunk.

Uber Eats recently posted on Instagram that an…

SZA Lands First No. 1 With Long-Awaited Album, ‘SOS’

The R&B singer and songwriter made a big splash on the Billboard 200, while holiday songs continue to dominate the singles chart.

BrewDog Reprises CMO Role to Drive Business Forward

BrewDog has reinstated its chief marketing officer (CMO) role, promoting marketing director Lauren Carrol to lead its team. Though it’s known for its provocative marketing stunts, the move marks the first time the brewer has filled the position since its first (and only) CMO left the business in January 2019 after just three months. The…

5 tips for in-house agency success

How brands can better align business goals and advertising messaging.