In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton is joined by Deirdre Findlay, global chief commercial officer at luxury sound brand Sonos. Findlay shares her career journey from finance to marketing leadership, her passion for connecting with global cultures, and the exciting new product innovations at Sonos. Known…
There is an unfortunate backward slide on DEI efforts happening in marketing, after a surge following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Consumer backlash has curtailed many programs at companies ranging from Bud Light to Target and most recently Tractor Supply, while agencies and businesses alike have scaled back their internal DEI agendas. However,…
Marketing maven Todd Kaplan, who left PepsiCo last month after a 17-year run at the food and beverage giant, has announced his new role as CMO of Kraft Heinz North America. Kaplan will be leading a $22 billion portfolio of legacy brands including Heinz, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Lunchables,…
Mr. Watson, who denied lying to investors and lenders, faces up to 37 years in prison.
Apple. Coca-Cola. Nike. McDonald’s. OREO. Liquid Death. These brands have built design systems that have seamlessly woven from product to campaign through the funnel. The systems have wedged into our minds, refrigerators, closets, desks, emails and TikToks. The need for comprehensive design thinking is undebatable in a world that has become increasingly global and digital….
Mr. Watson, who denied lying to investors and lenders, faces up to 37 years in prison.
Data company Alliant has hired investment bank BrightTower to conduct a sale process, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Alliant calls itself a data cooperative, which means it’s a hub where brands can add their data to share with other brands. Most of that data is about what consumers bought. Alliant has more…
A branding expert, he deployed the “I’m lovin’ it” campaign globally in 2003 to bring customers and sales back to the fast-food giant when it was in a slump.
A major restructuring of Minor League Baseball made some new fans among brands, and its future marketing prospects are getting brighter. In 2021, the minor leagues streamlined from more than 160 teams in 14 leagues over five levels of play to just 120 teams–or four for each of 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises–in 11…
Since 2011, the Governors Ball Music Festival has brought together some of the biggest names in music, such as SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and Peso Pluma, in one location. Organizing an event in the city that never sleeps is no easy task. Everything from the musical acts to the brand activations must be engaging. Governors Ball…
Conservative commentators applauded former President Donald J. Trump’s vice-presidential pick. Liberal outlets focused on J.D. Vance’s past criticisms of his new running mate.
(TrendHunter.com) As the Paris Olympics approaches, a multitude of brand initiatives are emerging, ranging from skincare tailored for everyday athletes to strategic partnerships with alcohol brands in the sports…
Today, minority-owned publishing and media brand Mecenas and Disney Advertising announced the renewal of its strategic content and distribution agreement made last year. It will build on both companies’ commitment to creating multicultural content and reaching diverse audiences. The renewal comes after the success of the Hulu series Talking Sabor, created by Mecenas, Disney Advertising…
At a concert in Australia, Kyle Gass made a comment suggesting that he wished the shooter had not missed former President Trump during an assassination attempt.
On this episode of the Brave Commerce podcast, hosts Sarah Hofstetter and Rachel Tipograph sit down with Lorran Brown Cosby, senior vice president of digital and ecommerce at healthcare brand Perrigo. Cosby discusses the groundbreaking launch of Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., and its transformative impact on women’s health and…
Mr. Wright was known for his immersive journalism that focused on subjects outside mainstream media coverage to explore the nooks and crannies of American life.
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