After Winning Creative AOR, Mischief Reunites Sizzler With Jodie Sweetin After 35 Years

Before Jodie Sweetin uttered her “how rude” catch phrase on Full House, she was shoveling shrimp into her mouth in a commercial for Sizzler. Over 35 years after Sweetin made her acting debut in the ad for the family steakhouse, she returns in a new campaign for the regional restaurant. In “Still as Great as…

Cheetos only wants to work with Becky G’s fingertips

The spot is latest in Hispanic-focused campaign.

Cheetos only wants to work with Becky G’s fingertips

The spot is latest in Hispanic-focused campaign.

Philanthropic Platform Roar Social Offers an Alternative for Brands 

Roar Social, a mobile app that targets 16 to 36-year-olds, lets brands flex their philanthropic muscle in the social media space by driving donations for charitable causes. Think of TikTok videos or Instagram Reels but with a social cause attached to them, while thumbs up and heart buttons are replaced with a “give” option. Backed…

Behind American Eagle's Threads strategy—why it left Twitter and is an early adopter of Meta’s new app

Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers discusses why American Eagle is “letting it rip” on Threads.

Orange Draws Praise for Ad Challenging Prejudice Towards Women’s Soccer

A campaign from telecoms company Orange to promote its sponsorship of the French team in the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has drawn acclaim for its use of tech to address misogyny in the game. Created by Publicis agency Marcel, the film titled “The Compil des Bleues” spotlights the on-field skills of the French…

Margaux Joffe on embracing the brilliance of neurodivergent minds

The neurodiversity advocate writes about disclosing her own ADHD diagnosis at work and creating a platform and an employee resource group for the ND community.

The top 5 creative campaigns you need to know about right now

This week, we visit the dusty wasteland of the American West for two very different spots.

Labor Day Looms as Crisis Point in Hollywood Stalemate

Ongoing strikes could disrupt the entertainment industry in fundamental ways, putting the 2024 box office and the fall broadcast lineup in jeopardy.

See Amazon’s back-to-school ad starring Randall Park

Amazon’s back-to-school ad, created in-house, stars actor Randall Park.

‘Mission: Impossible’ for Tom Cruise: Meeting Hollywood Expectations

The seventh film in the 27-year-old movie franchise was No. 1 at the box office, taking in $80 million over its first five days. But the movie industry was hoping for more.

Sally Kempton, Rising Star Journalist Turned Swami, Dies at 80

She was making her name in New York journalism in the footsteps of her famous father and becoming an outspoken feminist when she met an Indian guru.

How the Strikes Will Affect Prestige Fall Films like ‘Maestro’

Without stars on the red carpet, prestige titles like the Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” and the Elvis Presley tale “Priscilla” may not get the push they need.

Top 55 Luxury Trends in July – From Luxe Microscopic Handbags to (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These July 2023 luxury trends range from luxe microscopic handbags to phygital designer shoes.

Standouts like MSCHF’s new microscopic handbag serve as a thought-provoking commentary on the…

Top 100 Art & Design Trends in July – From Iconic Doll Furniture Collections to Audio Table Hybrids (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These July 2023 art and design trends are crafted with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, ranging from furniture to high tech accessories.

One standout is the Barbie x Joybird partnership,…

Top 100 Fashion Trends in July – From Exclusive Convenience Store Apparel to Bold Frog Purses (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These July 2023 fashion trends range from surrealist frog purses to convenience store merchandise collections.

JW Anderson’s surrealist-inspired Frog Clutch bag is a notable example,…

Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.

In Hollywood, the Strikes Are Just Part of the Problem

The entertainment industry is trying to figure out the economics of streaming. It’s also facing angst over a tech-powered future and fighting to stay culturally dominant.

Eric Bach, an Openly Gay Baseball Broadcaster, Wishes There Were More

Eric Bach is an openly gay broadcaster for the Fredericksburg Nationals. He has major league aspirations, but his path has been much lonelier than he would prefer.

Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.