How Ad Blocking, Once a Preference, Found a Tailwind in Privacy

In the first decade of the open web, ad-blocking software gained in popular adoption by promising people a more pleasant experience on the internet, filtering publishers’ intrusive ads and gaining the enmity of the advertising industry in the process. But in the last three years, the controversial technology has benefited from a boost in adoption…

ColorComm honors 28 Black women in communications

Executives recognized for groundbreaking work and for strengthening the voices of the underrepresented.

Michelob Ultra – Full Swing / “Episode Gossip” (2023) :30 (USA)

Sports

Pro golfer Rickie Fowler joined by Romo and Morgan on the course as they receive an early look at the upcoming series.

Michelob Ultra – “New Members Day” (2023) :60 (USA)

Sports

At the fictitious course featured in the 1980 comedy “Caddyshack” it’s new members day.

Gawker, the Irreverent Gossip Site, Will Be Shuttered Again

Bustle Digital Group, which publishes Gawker, said it would shut down the recently revived site after “a surprisingly difficult” start to the year.

Small Gestures Equal Bold Declarations of Love in Doritos’ Latest, Resonant Pride Film

Within the context of romantic cinema, the grand gesture makes for an effective, engaging dramatic centerpiece. In life, however, flash mobs and rooms brimming with roses aren’t always the most realistic declarations of love. For some, simply holding a partner’s hand in public can serve as the boldest signal of devotion–especially for LGBTQ+ communities. There’s…

Deadline extended for Web3 Marketing award entries—enter by Feb. 6

The most innovative marketers who are pushing the boundaries of tech will receive an NFT trophy.

Oikos – Sanders Family Reunion (2023) :30 (USA)

Food

Coach Prime and the rest of the Sanders crew turn a quaint family reunion into a heated, protein-packed strength competition.

Dark Horses captures the world’s-first all-electric North Pole to South Pole driving adventure in a digital campaign for Nissan

Automotive

The Ramsey’s will be travelling over 27,000km, across 14 countries and 3 continents with predicted temperatures ranging from -30?C to 30?C.

Havas Media Taps FreeWheel to Help Scale CTV Campaigns

Havas Media Group is teaming up with Comcast’s FreeWheel to help U.S. advertisers scale premium CTV campaigns. Top line The partnership spans across connected TV, programmatic guaranteed and private marketplace deals that Havas Media purchases on behalf of its clients. Between the lines With the deal, FreeWheel takes its first foray into the agency supply-side…

Web3 gaming company Limit Break to air Super Bowl commercial with NFT giveaway

A QR code embedded within the ad will allow viewers to access one of 40,000 free tokens.

Is Blockbuster back? Like the cockroach who survives armageddon, Blockbuster teases return for the Super Bowl.

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superbowl commercials reviews & news

Blockbuster is teasing a Super bowl surprise on Instagram: “Is the world coming to an end or is Blockbuster releasing its first commercial in a r

Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.

Messenger: How to Pin Messages in a Chat on Mobile

Messenger allows users to pin messages in conversations so they can easily reference them again in the future. Our guide will show you how to pin a message in a conversation while using the Messenger mobile application. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Messenger app on iOS. Step 1: While viewing a Messenger conversation,…

Watch the newest commercials from Starbucks, Progressive, McDonald’s and more

Starbucks says, “It’s clear that a little kindness is never really little.”

Brand Advance and Good-Loop Offer Carbon Offsetting for Advertisers

Supply-side platform Brand Advance, which focuses on linking supply from diverse media properties to advertiser demand, is giving advertisers the chance to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their digital campaigns, thanks to its partnership with ad platform Good-Loop. Using Good-Loop’s green ad tag, which lets advertisers monitor in real-time, measure, track and reduce…

Tabasco collaborates with influencer Tinx to reach Gen Z

The brand will release a limited edition dressing.

Doritos – Missy Elliot "Collab" – teaser (2023) :15 (USA)

superbowl commercials reviews & news

Food

Missy Elliot, a super bowl ad veteran, talks to “First Class” rapper Jack Harlow as they will collaborate in a spot for BBQ Doritos, which may or may

Crown Royal whisky – Dave Grohl leans something new / Teaser (2023) :30 (USA)

Drinks & Alcohol

Crown Royal whisky – Dave Grohl

Avocados from Mexico – Eve in Eden / SBLVII teaser (2023) :30 (USA)

superbowl commercials reviews & news

Food

Anna Faris as “Eve” in her first Super Bowl commercial – there is one fruit that can change the world. But it’s not an apple.