A.P. Accuses White House of Violating First Amendment

The Associated Press said the White House had blocked its journalists from attending two press events because the news agency had not started using the term Gulf of America.

The Super Bowl Hit Record Viewership. Does That Mean Ads Will Be More Expensive in 2026?

The Super Bowl continues to be a colossal event for brands and marketers, but will this year’s Big Game have a lasting impact on the ad industry? Recently, Fox reported that Super Bowl 59 was the most-watched ever, with 127.7 million viewers, despite the Philadelphia Eagles blowing out the Kansas City Chiefs. The Apple Music…

FCC Chair Orders Investigation Into Comcast’s DEI Practices

The investigation follows inquiries by the agency into NPR, PBS and CBS News.

Essa é a primeira imagem gerada por IA protegida por direitos autorais

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A primeira obra de arte inteiramente gerada por inteligência artificial acaba de receber proteção de direitos autorais nos Estados Unidos. A imagem “A Single Piece of American Cheese”, criada por Kent Keirsey, CEO da Invoke, foi aprovada pelo U.S. Copyright Office após demonstrar suficiente intervenção criativa humana em sua composição. Por que importa: A decisão …

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Here Are the Sports Offerings Amazon Is Pitching to Advertisers in Upfront Talks

The upfront season is about to tip off, and Amazon has some new offerings checking into the game. Last year marked Amazon’s first time entering upfront week, shaking up pricing while bringing its Prime Video ad tier to advertisers. Now, the company is coming to the 2025-2026 upfront season with a multisport approach, Danielle Carney,…

Political Reporter Darrielle Fair Leaves WKOW in Madison

Darrielle Fair has signed off from WKOW in Madison, Wisconsin. She joined the ABC affiliate in July 2023. After announcing that this was the last Capital City Sunday show to air, Fair said she was sad to be leaving, but that she was excited to spend more time with family in North Carolina.

Morning Brew Cofounder and CEO Steps Down as Publisher Eyes $70 Million in Revenue

The cofounder and chief executive of Morning Brew, Austin Rief, is stepping down from his position and transitioning to a new role as executive chairman, Rief told ADWEEK. The company has named Robert Dippell, currently its chief operating officer and chief revenue officer, as its new CEO, effective immediately. Executive Devin Emery has also been…

IPG Plans to Restructure Ahead of Closing Deal With Omnicom

Interpublic Group (IPG), which is preparing for a takeover by rival Omnicom Group later this year, reported its full year and Q4 2024 earnings on Wednesday (Feb. 12). The numbers $9.2 billion – IPG’s 2024 net revenue, with organic growth of 0.2%. $2.4 billion – IPG’s Q4 net revenue, an organic decrease of 1.8%. 1%…

Sacramento Reporter Big Al Sams Dies at 55

Alvin Sams, otherwise known as Big Al, a Sacramento, California reporter and radio host, has died. He was 55. Big Al had been part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years. He appeared on the morning show for CBS owned station KOVR since 2021. “Anyone who watched Big Al knows he…

SXSW 2025: Issa Rae, Hideo Kojima e elenco de “The Last of Us” estão entre os novos destaques confirmados

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O SXSW anunciou uma nova leva de keynotes e palestrantes para sua edição 2025. O evento, que acontece entre 7 e 15 de março em Austin, Texas, traz nomes como Issa Rae, Hideo Kojima e o elenco completo de “The Last of Us”. Por que importa: O festival continua expandindo sua programação para além da …

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Zero alcohol, zero originality / sans alcool et sans originalité

THE ORIGINAL?
Nova Schin Beer – 2006
« Non alcoholic »
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Source : Cannes Lions
Ag : Fischer America (Brazil)
LESS ORIGINAL
Kasteel Original Rouge Beer – 2025
« 0,0% Alcohol »
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Source : Adsoftheworld
Agency : Geronimo Brands (Belgium)

Dr. Squatch Valentine’s Bouquet Skips the Red Roses for Horny Goat Weed and Condoms

Since the poet Geoffrey Chaucer linked St. Valentine’s Day with the beginning of birds’ mating season, the holiday has been synonymous with love, romance, and sex. National Retail Federation data shows that 56% of consumers will buy some sort of gift for a loved one on February 14, and 61% of couples report that the…

Fay Fredricks to Co-Anchor KNXV Evening Newscasts Starting in May

Fay Fredricks has been named co-anchor of the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. news at KNXV in Phoenix, Arizona. “I first moved to Arizona after college and have called this amazing place home for most of my adult life,” Fredricks said in a statement. “It’s the place where my husband and I chose to raise…

Why You May See Ads on Disney+ Live Programming, Even If You Have Ad-Free Tier

Streaming platforms are quietly redefining what “ad-free” really means. Even if you’re paying for an ad-free experience, companies like Disney+ and Netflix are reshaping that definition–especially regarding live programming. The shift is particularly noticeable as Disney+ integrates more live sports, 24/7 channels, and programming from ESPN+ into its offerings, all of which traditionally include ad…

The Duolingo Owl Is Dead: An Investigation

Duolingo has killed off its unhinged green owl mascot, Duo. The brand confirmed his unexpected demise on social, stating: “Authorities are currently investigating his cause of death and we are cooperating fully. We’re aware he had many enemies, but we kindly ask that you refrain from sharing why you hate him in the comments.” On…

Shopify Removes Ye’s Yeezy Store Following Swastika T-Shirt and Regional Super Bowl Ad

Yeezy.com, Ye’s ecommerce website powered by Shopify, has been taken offline after the disgraced rapper reportedly swapped out his entire inventory for one item on Feb. 10: a white T-shirt emblazoned with a swastika, the symbol popularized by Nazis and still used by antisemitic and far-right extremist groups. The move comes after Ye ran a…

Florally Peachy Cafe Drinks – The Starbucks Japan Sakura Frappuccino Will Arrive for the Spring

(TrendHunter.com) The Starbucks Japan Sakura Frappuccino has made its debut from the cafe brand as a new menu item for the spring to provide consumers with a refreshment that will coincide with the cherry blossom…

Week of Feb. 3 Evening News Ratings: CBS Evening News Experiences Growing Pains

The second week of the reimagined CBS Evening News continued to see audience drop-offs in total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo. Obviously, it’s a marathon and not a sprint for the evening news broadcast, which needs time for existing viewers to adjust to its new format. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson are co-anchoring the…

Houston Anchor Isiah Carey Talks About Second DWI Arrest

Fox 26 Houston (KRIV) anchor and host of The Isiah Factor Uncensored, Isiah Carey, is taking time off the air after his DWI arrest on Friday. Carey was arrested for driving while intoxicated last Friday morning, according to Montgomery County jail records. This was Carey’s second DWI charge. His first was in October 2018. Montgomery…

Saturday, Feb. 8 Evening Cable News Ratings: Super Bowl Weekend Depresses News Viewership

The onset of the Super Bowl weekend brought a decreased interest in news as all attention turned to the Big Game in New Orleans. Fox News led the way as per normal, while CNN won its battle with MSNBC for second place in the Adults 25-54 demo. As a bonus, it also finished in the…