Advertisers Seek a ‘Second Screen’ Connection With Viewers

Companies try to reach multitasking television watchers through their smartphones, tablets and laptops with Twitter and Facebook posts that are relevant to popular programs.



Advertising: For a New Burt’s Bees Line, Check Your Calendar

The personal care brand Burt’s Bees is promoting anti-aging products in messages that will appear as appointments in electronic calendars.

Advertising: Marketers Wax Enthusiastic Over Bees and Honey

Some experts attribute the trend to a boom in exploring the provenance and improving the quality of what Americans eat and drink.

    



Campaign Spotlight: Ads Propose Sunday in the Kitchen With Glad

In a new campaign, the plastic containers, wraps and bags of Glad Products are highlighted as ways to fight food waste.

    



Media Agency to Host Event for Branded Content

The event, to be held on Tuesday, is expected to bring together about 35 marketers and a dozen content creators.

    



Advertising: In Fantasy and Reality, It’s a Frenzy for Football

Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.’s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle.

    



Advertising: Green Works Aims to Get Out of the Niche

A marketing overhaul for the environmentally friendly housecleaning product leads to lower prices and a new promotion strategy.

    

Advertising: Nationwide Insurance Teams Up With ‘Mad Men’

The insurance company made a deal with AMC to sponsor the entire sixth season of the series.