Accenture Song hires new global metaverse lead

Consultancy claims that consumer interest in the metaverse will create a $1 trillion ecommerce opportunity by the end of 2025.

Bud Light – "Hold" / Miles Teller (2023) :60 (USA)

Drinks & Alcohol

Miles Teller dances over to his wife who is stuck on hold with customer service and invites her up to dance to the hold music.

E*trade – Boss baby getting ready / SBLVII teaser (2023) :15 (USA)

Business & finance

“You handsome devil…”

Paramount+ – A Mountain of Entertainment – “Stallone Face” – (2023) :60 (USA)

Sylvester Stallone

Entertainment

Sylvester Stallone is the only one crazy enough to climb the “Stallone Face” side of the mountain.

Erin Andrews Saves Valentines Day as a Gritty Anti-Hero for Her Line of Sports Gear

Valentine’s Day marketing for oblivious significant others writes itself around this time of year. “Seeking a gift for that special someone? Tell her how much you love her with a [random floral arrangement/oddly brown diamond/set of lingerie you didn’t get the measurements for] at [insert brand] today.” It’s holiday marketing precipitated on not knowing your…

Blockbuster Video is doing a Super Bowl stunt—with cockroaches

Atlantic New York worked with the chain’s last remaining store for a spot that will only be on VHS.

Messenger: How to Use the Black History Month Chat Theme

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, Messenger released a Black History Month chat theme featuring textile patterns created by Hadiya Williams. When the Black History Month chat theme is activated, the chat’s emoji will automatically change to the black heart emoji. Our guide will show you how to use the Black History Month…

Inside the Super Bowl's hottest ad trend—brand partnerships

Several marketers, including Molson Coors, General Motors and Netflix, are sharing the Super Bowl spotlight this year as the brand partnership trend offers a new way to amplify marketing investment.

Meta Soars by Most in Decade, Adding $100 Billion in Value

Mark Zuckerberg’s company recorded its biggest daily market gain in nearly a decade, as the mood brightens among tech investors.

Accenture Song Hires New Netherlands and Metaverse Leads

Accenture Song has made two senior executive hires in Europe: Patritia Pahladsingh was named as CEO and managing director of Accenture Song in The Netherlands, and Magic Leap’s James Temple joins as its global metaverse lead. Pahladsingh joined from TBWANeboko, where she was managing director, having spent 17 years within the Amsterdam-based creative agency. She…

Huge lays off 6% of staff as client cutbacks hurt digital agencies

An estimated 72 employees are affected at the Interpublic Group of Cos. shop.

Top 90 Autos Trends in February – From Toroidal Vehicle Propellors to Car-Incorporated Air Purifiers (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) This list of autos trends for February 2023 includes future-facing technologies that significantly improve efficiency and performance while reducing price barriers. This list covers accessories, add-…

Will Ferrell Dead-Pans With Netflix in General Motors Co-Branded Super Bowl Ad

Netflix and General Motors are back in the Big Game–but this time together. The two brands teamed up for a 60-second Super Bowl ad featuring Will Ferrell as the newest lead in top Netflix series including Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Army of the Dead, Love is Blind and more, with GM electric vehicles heavily…

How signal loss is giving way to investment in zero-party data

Loss of signal due to privacy regulations has meant less-consistent attribution, but zero-party data is showing impressive gains in marketing effectiveness.

Top 35 Toys Trends in February – From Compact Gel Capsule Blasters to Interactive Puppy Playsets (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) This list of February 2023 toys trends covers innovative releases over the last month from branded toys, toys for young children, and toys for consumers of all ages.

For modern children’s toys,…

Inside Priceline’s Omnichannel Super Bowl Campaign Built Around Kaley Cuoco and New Sonic Branding

For the latest Super Bowl 57 advertising news–who’s in, who’s out, teasers, full ads and more–check out Adweek’s Super Bowl 2023 Ad Tracker and the rest of our stories here. And join us on the evening of Feb. 12 for the best in-game coverage of the commercials. Priceline has been doling out travel deals for…

Billy Porter on how his iconic tuxedo ball gown changed everything

The actor, singer, director, producer, composer and playwright explains how his legendary fashion moment happened.

Paramount+’s Stallone Super Bowl Ad Is Anything But Rocky

When it comes to Paramount+’s Super Bowl ad, you can take it at face value. After skipping the Big Game last year, the streaming service is returning with a 60-second spot featuring the star of Paramount+’s Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone. The ad once again takes place on Paramount Mountain, but the setting has a new…

Sylvester Stallone scales Paramount Mountain for Paramount+ Super Bowl commercial

Ad is a continuation of the Paramount+ ‘Mountain of Entertainment’ campaign that debuted during 2021’s Big Game.

Stella Artois Taps The Sims to Help Players Be Unfiltered and Free

Premium Belgian beer brand Stella Artois is set for its first foray into the world of gaming with the release of an unofficial tie-in with Electronic Arts franchise The Sims, which will allow players to download and add the brand’s campaign into their own virtual worlds. The release of the Stella Artois Unfiltered mod pack…