Trade-Offs: How 10 Brands Are Navigating Tariff Turmoil

In the past couple of weeks, President Trump has announced a sweeping set of tariffs, only to delay most of them for 90 days after the stock market crashed in […]

G/O Media Sells Quartz and The Inventory to Redbrick

The spin-off leaves G/O Media with just two remaining editorial brands.

FAA Allows Sinclair to Fly Drones Over People and Moving Vehicles Without a Waiver

This makes Sinclair the first broadcast company to be allowed to do so

Spotify Opens the Programmatic Floodgates with Ad Exchange Launch

At its annual Advance event, the audio giant leaned into automation, AI creative tools, and performance measurement.

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Chief DEI Officer Lesley Slaton Brown to Exit in June

The National Basketball Association’s chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer Lesley Slaton Brown is stepping down from her role, according to an internal email obtained by ADWEEK.

Publicis Media Wins LinkedIn’s Global Media Account, Replacing Dentsu

Publicis Media has won LinkedIn’s global media account, replacing Dentsu following a closed review.

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PepsiCo Names Mark Kirkham CMO of Beverages as Greg Lyons Departs

PepsiCo has tapped veteran marketer Mark Kirkham to lead its beverages business amid a broader push into zero sugar and brand reinvention.

Lana Del Rey and Brittany Mahomes Rebuked Over Skims Instagram Posts

The celebrities have been asked to better disclose or stop posting endorsements for Kim Kardashian‘s brand

NBCU, Netflix, and Fox Set Upfront Events to Round Out 2025 TV Upfront Week

Publishers have been less upfront with their announcements, but TV upfront week is finally taking shape–with NBCUniversal, Fox, and Netflix all setting dates. NBCU made its announcement on Monday, with Mark Marshall, chairman, global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, posting a message on LinkedIn to share his thoughts on the value of the upfront and…

Perplexity’s Biggest Ad Yet Pits Its AI Search Against ‘Poogle’—and Lee Jung-jae Picks a Side

Perplexity is making its biggest marketing bet yet. The AI search startup has launched its first celebrity-led ad campaign, starring Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae, in a mid-seven-figure buy across major streaming platforms. The 90-second ad spot, filmed in Korea, takes a playful jab at Google, dubbed “Poogle” in the ad. Jung-jae, caught in a…

WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion

CBS News New York (WCBS) chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn will be off the air for several weeks to recover from an accident. Quinn suffered a concussion earlier this year after, he said, he “took a wallop” on his head. The New York CBS owned station said Quinn went to the hospital and had a CAT…

WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion

CBS News New York (WCBS) chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn will be off the air for several weeks to recover from an accident. Quinn suffered a concussion earlier this year after, he said, he “took a wallop” on his head. The New York CBS owned station said Quinn went to the hospital and had a CAT…

WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion

CBS News New York (WCBS) chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn will be off the air for several weeks to recover from an accident. Quinn suffered a concussion earlier this year after, he said, he “took a wallop” on his head. The New York CBS owned station said Quinn went to the hospital and had a CAT…

WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion

CBS News New York (WCBS) chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn will be off the air for several weeks to recover from an accident. Quinn suffered a concussion earlier this year after, he said, he “took a wallop” on his head. The New York CBS owned station said Quinn went to the hospital and had a CAT…

Read Madwell CEO Chris Sojka’s Statement About the Agency’s Financial Status

Independent creative agency Madwell, which employs over 100 staffers in New York and Denver, is facing mounting pressure as employees report delayed paychecks, missed vendor payments, a culture of fear akin to “a dictatorship,” and increasingly aggressive messages from leadership in response to voicing their concerns. CEO Chris Sojka has attributed ongoing financial struggles to…

Donald Trump Calls CNN and MSNBC ‘Illegal’ During DOJ Speech

President Donald Trump referred to CNN and MSNBC “illegal” during a speech at the Department of Justice on Friday. It marked the latest escalation in his language about the news media and those two networks in particular since he returned to the Oval Office in January. In his remarks, Trump referred to MSNBC as MSDNC–an…

Balancing Innovation, Authenticity, and Human Creativity With AI

This post was created in partnership with Kantar AI is transforming marketing, pushing brands to rethink not just strategy but also how they engage consumers and balance automation with authenticity. As AI evolves from a behind-the-scenes tool to a driver of real-time decisions, marketers face a critical challenge: How do they harness its potential without…

The New Rules of Crisis Response

This post was created in partnership with Brandwatch A brand’s response to a crisis can define public perception for years. In an era where misinformation spreads in seconds and consumers demand swift, transparent action, companies must navigate high-pressure moments with precision to maintain trust. During an ADWEEK House Austin Group Chat, co-hosted with Brandwatch, a…

Why Nikki Glaser Is Returning to Host the 83rd Golden Globes

The Golden Globes hopes to be Pope-ular once again. Today, CBS and the Golden Globes announced that comedian Nikki Glaser is returning to host the 83rd annual awards show. The event kicks off in January 2026 on Paramount’s broadcast and streaming platforms. “Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun…