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PepsiCo Names Mark Kirkham CMO of Beverages as Greg Lyons Departs
Posted in: UncategorizedPepsiCo has tapped veteran marketer Mark Kirkham to lead its beverages business amid a broader push into zero sugar and brand reinvention.
Mar
31
Lana Del Rey and Brittany Mahomes Rebuked Over Skims Instagram Posts
Posted in: UncategorizedThe celebrities have been asked to better disclose or stop posting endorsements for Kim Kardashian‘s brand
Mar
19
NBCU, Netflix, and Fox Set Upfront Events to Round Out 2025 TV Upfront Week
Posted in: UncategorizedPublishers 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…
Mar
17
Perplexity’s Biggest Ad Yet Pits Its AI Search Against ‘Poogle’—and Lee Jung-jae Picks a Side
Posted in: UncategorizedPerplexity 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…
Mar
17
WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion
Posted in: UncategorizedCBS 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…
Mar
17
WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion
Posted in: UncategorizedCBS 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…
Mar
17
WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion
Posted in: UncategorizedCBS 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…
Mar
17
WCBS Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn Takes Time Off to Heal After Concussion
Posted in: UncategorizedCBS 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…
Mar
15
Read Madwell CEO Chris Sojka’s Statement About the Agency’s Financial Status
Posted in: UncategorizedIndependent 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…
Mar
15
Donald Trump Calls CNN and MSNBC ‘Illegal’ During DOJ Speech
Posted in: UncategorizedPresident 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…
Mar
14
Balancing Innovation, Authenticity, and Human Creativity With AI
Posted in: UncategorizedThis 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…
Mar
14
The New Rules of Crisis Response
Posted in: UncategorizedThis 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…
Mar
13
Why Nikki Glaser Is Returning to Host the 83rd Golden Globes
Posted in: UncategorizedThe 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…
Mar
11
Family of Missing Iowa Anchor Releases Statement About Unsealing Search Warrant in Case
Posted in: UncategorizedJodi Huisentruit’s family has issued a statement about the 2017 search warrant concerning a person of interest in the Iowa news anchors disappearance. Huisentruit disappeared on June 27, 1995, while on the way to her morning anchor job at KIMT in Mason City, Iowa. The family’s statement comes days after a hearing was held on…
Mar
05
OMD Taps Publicis Execs As Chief Investment Officer Kelly Metz Exits
Posted in: UncategorizedOmnicom Media Group (OMG) agency OMD has announced two new additions to its C-suite: Dan Rolli as chief investment officer (CIO) and Kim Einan as chief strategy officer (CSO). Both execs join from long tenures at Publicis Group, where Rolli most recently served as evp and head of partnerships at Zenith and Einan previously held…
Mar
05
Sesame Workshop Announces Layoffs With Sesame Street Still Searching for New Home
Posted in: UncategorizedSesame Workshop is making cuts to its staff, the nonprofit organization confirmed on Wednesday. However, the number of employees affected wasn’t disclosed. The news comes as the group’s flagship show, Sesame Street, continues its search for a new TV or streaming home after Warner Bros. Discovery didn’t renew its output deal for new episodes last…
Mar
04
Tens of Thousands In Ad Revenue Lost in Google Ads’ Weekend Outage
Posted in: UncategorizedGoogle is apologizing to advertisers after Google Ads stopped serving ads for some accounts over the weekend, beginning on March 1. Other advertisers were met with error messages, high latency, and other unexpected issues, leading to displaced ad spend and lower conversions. Some advertisers estimate the impact to be in the tens of thousands in…
Mar
04
Cade Cunningham Takes on Robot Basketball Hoop to Coach Fans About Crypto
Posted in: UncategorizedCade Cunningham faced the three-point contest, a new game format, and a steady stream of brand activations and events during his first NBA All-Star Weekend, including everything from an interview from TNT Inside the NBA personality Ernie Johnson at an American Express All-Star event to an appearance at Foot Locker’s giant activation just across Powell…
Mar
04
Cade Cunningham Takes on Robot Basketball Hoop to Coach Fans About Crypto
Posted in: UncategorizedCade Cunningham faced the three-point contest, a new game format, and a steady stream of brand activations and events during his first NBA All-Star Weekend, including everything from an interview from TNT Inside the NBA personality Ernie Johnson at an American Express All-Star event to an appearance at Foot Locker’s giant activation just across Powell…
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