See Google’s video tribute to Megan Rapinoe

Google’s Megan Rapinoe tribute to air during World Cup recognizes goals on and off the field.

IRLY Is Rewriting the Rules of Connection for Gen Z

Meeting new people, especially through dating apps, can be uncomfortable. That’s why IRLY does things differently. The app is tailored to Gen Z and offers a fresh approach to online dating. When someone special comes across your feed, you show interest by sending a profile reaction. You can also enhance your communication experience by engaging…

Out-of-home trade group OAAA names CMO as it looks to extend industry growth

As Julie Thompson becomes CMO, Jeff Jan and Kate Scanlan are promoted to new growth and marketing roles at the OOH trade group.

Gut Names Sandra Alfaro Its First US CEO

Sandra Alfaro recently left DDB Chicago without announcing where she might be headed next. The short mystery is now solved as Alfaro has been named the first U.S. CEO at independent agency network Gut, effective Sept. 5. Alfaro, who had served as president at DDB Chicago since October 2022, now joins her former CEO Andrea…

Twitter's X rebrand draws responses from Wendy's, Oreo, Duolingo and more brands

Brands’ exhaustion from Elon Musk’s decisions are starting to show. 

McCann Worldgroup Extends Reckitt Relationship With Durex Remit in Europe

Safe sex brand Durex has extended its relationship with McCann Worldgroup, which will become its global brand lead and see it tasked with the development of a new marketing communications model and brand ecosystem. The task will be led by MRM, which already worked with the Reckitt-owned brand in the U.S., while growing its remit…

Chipotle uses Threads for National Avocado Day concert ticket giveaway

The sweepstakes on the Meta-owned platform comes amid Twitter’s rebrand to X.

YouTube Is Now TV—Here’s Why Food and Beverage Brands Should Embrace It

Food and beverage brands have enticed hungry consumers for decades with juicy chicken sandwiches and oven-fresh pizza in TV commercials at dinnertime. It’s classic contextual advertising–matching a product to the context in which the ad will be seen, without much user data in mind. Over the past year, an unlikely new mealtime behemoth has emerged,…

Joe Burrow will promote Coca-Cola’s Bodyarmor

Burrow, who led the Cincinnati Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in 2022, signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Bodyarmor.

Terry Crews’ President Camacho ‘Leads From Behind’ in Colon Cancer PSA

President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho has come from the future to encourage the public to “get your ass checked” in the latest entertaining installment from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s “Lead From Behind” initiative. In “Inside President Camacho,” the patriotically clad character from the 2006 cult film Idiocracy–memorably played by Terry Crews, who has…

Watch the newest commercials from Ally, Gran Centenario Tequila, Mercedes-Benz and more

Cristo Fernández (Dani Rojas on “Ted Lasso”) stars in a spot for Gran Centenario Tequila.

Lay’s celebra Messi com 808 cabras

Messi Cabras GOAT

Lionel Messi, o G.O.A.T. do futebol, é saudado por Lay’s com uma homenagem inusitada: cabras. Por que isso é importante: A chegada de Messi ao Inter Miami não é apenas um marco para os fãs de futebol, mas também uma oportunidade de ouro para as marcas se conectarem com o público de uma maneira criativa. …

Leia Lay’s celebra Messi com 808 cabras na íntegra no B9.

Apple e NewJeans: parceria K-pop em novo filme da campanha “Shot on iPhone”

NewJeans Apple

O vídeo da música “ETA” demonstra as capacidades do iPhone 14 Pro, incluindo o modo Action e o modo Cinematic.

Leia Apple e NewJeans: parceria K-pop em novo filme da campanha “Shot on iPhone” na íntegra no B9.

Chief Brand Officer Anuj Bhasin Gets to the Core of Gatorade

Neither the Portland Trail Blazers, the Miami Heat nor any other NBA team have announced where Damian Lillard will play this year, but Gatorade has a spot for him. The former NBA Rookie of the Year and seven-time All-Star and All-NBA guard asked for a trade this summer after 11 years with the Blazers, with…

Gut hires DDB Chicago president as its first US CEO

Sandra Alfaro will begin her new role at Gut in September.

Here’s How Marketers Accelerate Fashion’s Sustainable Transition

Fashion brands and marketers have a new roadmap for sustainable transformation. Incorporating buzzy practices, including regenerative agriculture and circularity, companies like Outerknown, J. Crew Group and VF Corporation are demonstrating the benefits of progress in several of the 12 areas of transformation laid out in a new report from Accenture. But there’s a gulf between…

PepsiCo doubles down on HBCU sponsorship

Eight brands supporting multiple sports as Pepsi looks to widen HBCU recruitment pipeline through Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Snoop Dogg launches ice cream line fronted by his Dr. Bombay Bored Ape NFT

The ice cream will be sold at Walmart, along with Snoop’s cereal line.

Leo Burnett Chicago names co-president and chief operating officer

Liz Taylor was previously managing director of TBWAMedia Arts Lab London.

Work-life balance—why creatives need hobbies and interests outside the office

How to revitalize your mind and spark new ideas.