‘Made in the USA’? Make Sure You’re ‘Virtually All’ Domestic

Businesses must meticulously track the origin of every input, from raw materials to individual parts, and accurately represent the manufacturing journey of their products.

American Culture Still Matters for Global Brands

America is under a sharper lens than perhaps ever before. So why are global brands still so invested in showing up here?

What Will a Diminished Google Presence Mean for the Advertising Ecosystem?

If Google hoped that the second Trump administration would offer a reprieve, it must now be feeling pretty disappointed.

Why Coachella’s OOH Campaigns Have Such Lasting Appeal

A cryptic ad with the right context can spark conversation faster than a paragraph of copy ever could.

No One Cares: What We Can All Learn From Liquid Death’s UK Demise

Liquid Death didn’t fail because of its brand. Actually, it didn’t fail at all.

When Did Chaos Get Safe?

The weird is now polished, the absurd is now A/B tested, the irreverent is now legal-friendly.

Your Audience Doesn’t Need You Anymore

Media’s job has changed: Instead of owning attention, you have to earn participation.

The 2025 WNBA Draft Class Is Arriving With Built-In Brands

These aren’t rookies in the traditional sense—they’re seasoned content creators and businesswomen. Their presence should be celebrated, not constrained.

The Winner of the AI Wars Will Be the Best Brand

Building the best product is no longer an AI firm’s key differentiator.

The TikTok Ban Is Third-Party Cookies All Over Again

Most level-headed marketers would agree the trend toward privacy is good for consumers, and for marketers, too. Why, then, do we feel so powerless and reactionary to these changes?

5 Trends I Wish Got More Attention at Shoptalk 2025

We don’t necessarily want to hear about what’s now; we need to hear about what’s next.

5 Trends I Wish Got More Attention at Shoptalk 2025

We don’t necessarily want to hear about what’s now; we need to hear about what’s next.

Not Everyone Will Like ‘With Love, Meghan.’ And That’s OK

When I watched the new Netflix show, I saw the complete opposite of inauthenticity.

Not Everyone Will Like ‘With Love, Meghan.’ And That’s OK

When I watched the new Netflix show, I saw the complete opposite of inauthenticity.

Social Media Has Become More Hostile to Women

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we seek improvements in the world toward gender equality and inclusivity. Sadly, on social media this year, we are seeing the opposite. The rise in “tech bro” culture and content and the reduction in moderation is driving negativity toward women and other marginalized groups. We’ve spent years watching the…

Let St. Patrick’s Day Be a Lesson in Campaign Localization

Every year when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around in the U.S., I find myself cringing at the spectacle. My daughters and husband hold Irish passports. We lived in Ireland. I’ve managed teams there, and I work there every summer. I’ve never liked how the holiday is celebrated here in America. The parades, festivities, and Irish…

Marketers Need to Rethink the Role of Digital in Campaigns

What if it was never going to last? More than three decades have passed since the first banner ad appeared on a website. Digital wasn’t just a new frontier, it was a place that experienced stratospheric year-over-year growth–and the unspoken expectation was that growth would continue forever. That expectation makes sense when you consider how…

Podcasting and Influencers Are on a Collision Course—Who Will Win?

At this point, many stories have been written about Spotify’s bid to steal a piece of the video podcasting pie away from YouTube, as well as podcast star Alex Cooper’s subsequent move to make her video content only available on YouTube. It’s clear that online video is the next battleground. Few have truly reckoned with…

Podcasting and Influencers Are on a Collision Course—Who Will Win?

At this point, many stories have been written about Spotify’s bid to steal a piece of the video podcasting pie away from YouTube, as well as podcast star Alex Cooper’s subsequent move to make her video content only available on YouTube. It’s clear that online video is the next battleground. Few have truly reckoned with…

The Lotame Acquisition Is a Smart Move for Publicis, But Not a Cure-All for Marketers

In a world where AI decisioning and autonomous agents are reshaping the advertising landscape, data and identity have never been more important. After all, how can you market to someone if you can’t find them? But the rise of AI-driven platforms like Google’s Performance Max (PMax) and Meta’s Advantage+ has fundamentally altered how advertising operates….