Fox Changes Upfront Venue, Returns to Live Presentation

At Fox, they’ll do it live. On Thursday, the company finally announced its upfront week plans, revealing it will have a live presentation on Monday, May 15, at The Manhattan Center, showcasing its portfolio of sports, entertainment, news and streaming. The individual business units will also hold pre-upfront presentations highlighting their strengths and giving clients…

Inside Hilton’s 10-minute TikTok, inviting Gen Z to get comfy and stay a while

TBWAChiatDay NY on trying something new for Hilton on TikTok—without triggering the cringe meter.

John Macrae III, Eclectic Publisher and Rights Champion, Dies at 91

In addition to having a roster of authors that included Gail Sheehy, David Levering Lewis and Lech Walesa, he spoke out for the rights of writers worldwide.

Jordan Brand Aims to Inspire Young Athletes to Go ‘Beyond’ Adversity

Jordan Brand, the Nike-co-owned footwear and apparel line that continues the legacy of basketball star and entrepreneur Michael Jordan, has released a campaign to inspire youth and celebrate women athletes. The mission of Jordan Brand, which is one of the world’s most successful footwear brands, focuses on “flight” as it aims to support creative potential…

Ad Age Small Agency Awards—what to know before you enter

Entries are open for the 15th annual program honoring small, independent ad agencies.

Nepo Babies Wear Milk Mustaches in New Campaign for Plant-Based Brand Silk

There are a few ways to look at the new ads for plant-based drink brand Silk Nextmilk. First, they could be an homage to one of the most iconic and visually impactful campaigns in history, with an animal-free product tweak and a passel of celebrity offspring. Or second: A bunch of nepo babies star in…

Geico gives media business to IPG’s Mediabrands

Geico gives its media business to IPG’s Mediabrands following a five-month review.

Barclaycard "what's good for small business is good for everyone" Goldfish / Plant (2023) (UK)

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“what’s good for small business is good for everyone.”

Embracing Adventure Means Embracing Yourself in Campaign From Go RVing Canada

With a major portion of the U.S. workforce now remote and the digital nomad lifestyle on the rise, the very concept of a 40-hour workweek is changing on a fundamental level. Tapping into this new flexibility by pursuing travel and adventure might have its hardships, but it’s also helped some people develop a better work-life…

Spectrum uses generative AI to create TV commercials

The tool is designed to help SMBs create TV commercials on smaller budgets. 

6 Podcasts to Help Tackle Your Climate Anxiety

These shows, full of passionate reporting, will leave you better informed and perhaps less prone to doom paralysis.

Peacock’s Bel-Air Turns Season 2 Upside Down With Fresh Slate of Brand Partners

Peacock’s steely Bel-Air series returns for season two today, and the NBCUniversal streaming service lined up a host of brands to back the reboot. The first season of the show became one of Peacock’s most-watched original series after it debuted on Super Bowl Sunday last year, and brands like Lexus are happy to make a…

Watch the newest commercials from USPS, Domino’s, HomeGoods and more

The 1993 Reel 2 Real hit “I Like to Move It” serves as the soundtrack for a United States Postal Service spot.

John Motson, BBC’s Voice of Soccer for Five Decades, Dies at 77

The broadcaster announced English soccer’s biggest moments, including 10 World Cups.

WPP CEO Mark Read on Continued Simplification, ChatGPT and Kantar

WPP expects demand from clients to remain strong for the coming year having recorded a like-for-like revenue increase of 6.7% for 2022 while continuing to evolve its operating model and structure. It now also faces speculation that it may sell off its remaining 40% holding in data and research business Kantar. The agency network, which…

WPP CEO says Twitter is 'more stable' and that AI is 'fundamental' to its business

Mark Read’s comments come as holding company’s forecast indicates that companies will continue spending to reach consumers.

Science Fiction Magazines Battle a Flood of Chatbot-Generated Stories

While the deluge has become a nuisance, the stories are easy to spot. The writing is “bad in spectacular ways,” one editor said.

Spectrum Is Helping Smaller Brands Make AI-Generated TV Commercials

As brands experiment with recent advances in generative machine learning, one of the nation’s biggest cable companies is offering small and medium-sized businesses the means to generate and place television commercials with artificial intelligence. Spectrum Reach, the ad sales arm of cable giant Charter, is rolling out a new tool that will pull information and…

How generative AI is creating custom content in email marketing

The scale made possible by AI bots is finding a use case in a tried-and-trusted marketing channel.

John Motson, BBC’s Voice of Soccer for Five Decades, Dies at 77

The broadcaster announced English soccer’s biggest moments, including 10 World Cups.