Sky High on AI

AI. Have two letters in combination ever received the hype, press, and speculation behind them that AI presently enjoys? One has to wonder what’s so special about the latest shiny object and exactly who stands to gain the most by seeing artificial intelligence take off. The pace of AI-related product releases and promotions since November […]

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This Agency’s ChatGPT Experiment Prompted Recruiters to Request Interviews With an AI

Recruiters are calling Austin Anglin, an art director at the independent Atlanta agency 22Squared. They aren’t interested in interviewing him. Instead, they want to reach an art director named Alex Irving. The caveat? Irving isn’t human. They’re the pseudonym behind the AI-produced creative portfolio Anglin created with his co-worker, 22Squared senior copywriter Emmy Murf. Using…

Getting Around Our Cities Should Be Fun, FreeNow Reminds Us

European mobility app FreeNow has released a new creative platform that will be promoted by a through-the-line campaign that tells users to “Feel FreeNow.” The licensed ride-hailing and multi-mobility app, which is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, operates across 10 European countries. It offers users access to book taxis, private hire vehicles, car sharing, public transport…

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hasan Minhaj Play a Classic Game With a Cultural Twist for WhatsApp

Language is a significant part of a person’s identity, individuality and connection with their background–especially when it shapes our unique names. So, running into people who don’t take the time to pronounce or spell our names correctly can be a frustrating, often dehumanizing experience. To celebrate International Mother Tongue Day, a day to promote awareness…

Ukraine’s Street View Site Shows the World the Impact of War

On Feb. 24, the people of Ukraine will mark the first anniversary of a nightmare–the unprovoked invasion by its neighbor, Russia. One initiative to show the impact of the war uses Google Street View-style images to show how the affected cities are brutally different from how they were just one year ago. “The Undeniable Street…

The Speed of Culture Podcast: The Future of 5G With T-Mobile’s Mike Katz

With more than 113 million customers–that’s nearly one-third of Americans–T-Mobile is a leader in the U.S. telecom market. The company invests heavily in its marketing strategy and customer experience, offering some of the most exciting campaigns, features and benefits available to consumers. On the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Mike Katz, president…

Amy Schumer, Doja Cat and Giannis Antetokounmpo Need Some Photo Help in Google’s Super Bowl Ad

Google is in the Super Bowl with an ad promoting the photo editing features of its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, featuring comedian Amy Schumer, rapper Doja Cat and NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 90-second spot will be released next week. It will run during the second quarter and promote the phone’s ability…

Dee Snider Sings for His Supper in New Campaign for Audio Tech Brand

Dee Snider can still screech out a tune that harkens back to his Twisted Sister days–and shatters any nearby drinking glass. But his hearing hasn’t aged quite as well after all those years of heavy metal stardom. So when Snider finds himself at a noisy restaurant, he and his rock singer friend have to bust…

Ford Has No Desire to Be the ‘Apple of the Automotive Industry’

When Tesla launched in 2003, its mission was to “to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport by bringing compelling mass market electric cars to market as soon as possible.” Fast-forward almost 20 years and every major car manufacturer has entered the ring, from Volkswagen to Toyota, Peugeot to Ford. EV sales now account for 10%…

Samsung Created an AI to Send Marketing Messages: ‘We Were Paying Agencies So Much Money to do All of That’

Having just returned from the annual CES convention in Las Vegas, Benjamin Braun, Samsung’s European chief marketing officer, is excited about the technology he saw on display. Yet he’s also not entirely convinced by the interest around artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT that has captured the business world’s attention. Describing it as “fun,” Braun does believe…

Apple’s 6th Chinese New Year Film Captures the Resilient History of the Chinese Opera

For years, Apple has found a variety of ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year through the heightened potential of its products–mainly, the iPhone. This year, the brand explores the humanity behind a holiday tradition: the Chinese Opera. Ahead of the holiday on Jan. 22, Apple is celebrating with the launch of a new campaign…

Back Market Hires OMD’s Luke Forshaw as First UK Marketing Chief

Back Market, the online marketplace dedicated to refurbished electronic devices, has hired Luke Forshaw as its head of brand and marketing for the U.K. as it continues its international growth. The company, which recycles old technology and sells it on, currently employs more than 700 people internationally to serve its mission to reduce mass production…

McAfee’s New CMO Wants to Drive Emotional Connection With Consumers

Looking to further its efforts in its pure-play consumer shift, McAfee has named Deirdre Findlay svp and chief marketing officer. Findlay joins the online privacy and security business after nearly three years at Cond? Nast as global chief marketing officer and head of consumer revenue. In her new role, Findlay will oversee all worldwide marketing…

Google’s 2022 ‘Year in Search’ Ad Asks, ‘Can I Change?’

The holiday season means two things: togetherness and learning what internet users across the globe have been searching throughout 2022 via Google’s annual “Year in Search.” After last year’s focus on healing, this year’s spot shows a universal trend toward wanting to change habits and pursue happiness goals. Created by Google’s Brand Studio and Trends…

Vox Media Will No Longer License Chorus, Its CMS Software

The digital media company Vox Media, which houses editorial titles including Vox, New York Magazine and Thrillist, is discontinuing its business of licensing its content management system, Chorus, to publishers, Adweek has learned. Chorus, which has six clients currently, will no longer take on new customers and will not renew its existing contracts, according to…

YouTube’s Global Ad Chief Named Managing Director of Google UK and Ireland

Google has promoted YouTube global advertising chief Debbie Weinstein to managing director of U.K. and Ireland to lead the tech business in the region. Weinstein, who was vp of global advertiser solutions for Google and YouTube, will take up the position from March. She will be responsible for leading the company and its teams focused…

How Lego and Epic Games Aim to Make Online Experiences Safe for Children

Initiatives to protect children on digital platforms have seen recent setbacks, putting more of the onus on parents to police their kids’ online experiences. In the U.K., the government plans on removing proposals of its Online Safety Bill that would force Big Tech platforms to remove harmful content. Meanwhile, Twitter’s recent job cuts have reportedly…

Harman International Consolidates Global Advertising and Media Into Havas Group

Samsung-owned audio electronics company Harman International has consolidated its advertising across its house of brands with the appointment of Havas Group as its agency of record. Harman, which was acquired by Samsung in 2017, designs and engineers products such as connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions and connected services for auto-manufacturers…

Neuro-Insight Promotes Pranav Yadav to Global CEO

Neuromarketing and neuroanalytics firm Neuro-Insight has announced the promotion of Pranav Yadav to global chief executive officer. Yadav, who founded the ad-tech company and is currently the CEO of the U.S. business, will succeed longtime marketing and agency veteran John Zweig as he takes the remaining subsidiaries under his management. Zweig will assume the role…

Steve Burns Solves a New Mystery for Flock Freight: ‘How Much Is a F**kload?’

Many of today’s young adults would likely trace their first lessons on logic and problem-solving back to the early days of Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Clues and, in particular, Steve Burns. If the robust emotional response to last year’s 25th anniversary marketing was any indication, many still feel beholden to the former host. Today, in a…