Lyft challenges Uber by introducing in-app ad functionality

The No. 2 rideshare app is leaning more heavily into its ad business.

iSpot signs first agency deal as it eyes greater buy-side adoption

Partnership with Camelot Strategic Media and Marketing is first step in iSpot’s plan to standardize streaming metrics.

The Messi marketing effect—how the soccer superstar is boosting MLS and Apple TV

Jersey sales, social media engagements and international viewership are all climbing as the Leagues Cup tournament plays on.

How Publishers Are Preparing For Google’s AI-Enhanced Search

Google’s early reveal of its AI-enhanced Search Generative Experience (SGE) in May has sent publishers scrambling to prepare for a major disruption to their organic search traffic–which typically constitutes their largest source of readership–and ultimately, revenue. When fully incorporated into search, which could happen as early as this fall, SGE could reduce publishers’ organic search…

In Disney’s Push for Streaming Profitability, More Price Hikes Are Imminent

Disney is making its ad tier numbers (and price hikes) part of your world. During an earnings call on Wednesday evening, CEO Bob Iger shed some light on Disney+’s ad tier, revealing that, as of the end of Q3, the ad-supported plan has added 3.3 million subscribers since launching in December. And according to the…

Camp Lucky Helps Serve Up Delicious Collaborations For Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s

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Camp Lucky designed a flexible team collaboration to meet the moment with the tabletop direction of Ben Hoffman and editing by Elizabeth M.

Future Festival Early Bird Deal – Unlock Up to 30% of Early Bird Savings on Future Festival Tickets

(TrendHunter.com) Gear up to take on the future with us at >Future Festival World Summit 2023. Scheduled to unfold from September 26th to 28th, this event will serve as a transformative convergence point…

This anti-greenwashing ad only got better after LinkedIn found it offensive

Glimpse’s video, attacking influencers who endorse oil companies, might be even more impactful in the edited version.

Disney profit beats estimates after streaming losses narrow

Disney’s online video operation cut its loss to $512 million from more than $1 billion a year ago.

For Disney, Streaming Losses and TV’s Decline Are a One-Two Punch

The company has lost more than $11 billion on streaming since 2019 and experienced a sharp decline in its traditional TV business for the second straight quarter.

TikTok conspiracy theorist fights MSG misinformation for Ajinomoto

Tongue-in-cheek campaign aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding MSG.

UM’s New Commerce Tool Gives Clients More Control Over Their Retail Media Investments

Before the pandemic, UM was working with a handful of clients on retail media and commerce investments that totaled about a few hundred million dollars in billings. Now, as many 40 clients are driving $2 billion in global commerce billings for the agency. The retail media space is ballooning, and not just at UM. By…

Watch the newest commercials from Geico, Jack in the Box, Arm & Hammer and more

Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson from “The Office”) makes a cameo appearance in the latest from Jack in the Box.

Does Information Affect Our Beliefs?

New studies on social media’s influence tell a complicated story.

Loki and Michael Scott Walk Into a McDonald’s: Brand Serves Up Iconic TV and Film Orders

George Costanza in Seinfeld treats his date to a Big Mac, while The Office boss Michael Scott loves a Filet-O-Fish. Troy Dyer in Reality Bites enjoys a Quarter Pounder with cheese, and the characters in I’m Not Rappaport are “exceedingly fond of McNuggets.” Even fictional characters in TV and movies eat McDonald’s sometimes. The brand…

Cadillac reveals first electric Escalade with help from Big Boi and Simu Liu—behind the campaign

A new campaign includes a Times Square takeover, hyping a vehicle that won’t be out until next year.

Exclusive: Netflix Closes First Upfront Season, Doubles Ad Tier Monthly Active Users to 10 Million

Netflix is officially crossing the upfront finish line for the first time. Adweek has exclusively learned the company has closed its first upfront and doubled its monthly active users globally to more than 10 million ad tier users. In May, the company announced its ad tier had nearly 5 million global monthly active users. For…

Dentsu Media’s Americas CEO Doug Rozen exits amid reorg that will shift 1,000 U.S. staffers into different departments

The realignment will not come with staff cuts, according to Michael Komasinki, who holds the dual roles of Dentsu Americas CEO and Merkle Global CEO.

Fancy Feast Threw a Party for Cat Lovers Who Don’t Usually Meet IRL

Last year, cat food brand Fancy Feast hosted a restaurant pop-up called Gatto Bianco, where people could eat like their feline companions. After garnering buzz among cat lovers, the brand’s marketing team faced a daunting challenge. “How are we gonna top that for 2023,” recalled senior brand manager Amanda Zaydman. Its answer: in celebration of…

MSG TikTok conspiracy theorist spreads misinformation on behalf of Ajinomoto

Tongue-in-cheek campaign aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding MSG.