What do the most senior execs in the C-suite actually think of chief marketing officers (CMOs)? It’s complicated, according to fresh research from Gartner, shared exclusively with ADWEEK. The research firm interviewed 125 chief executives (CEOs) and chief financial officers (CFOs) to get the inside scoop on what’s expected of CMOs and how they can…
MSNBC has announced major programming moves affecting its weekday and weekend schedules starting in April. The biggest casualty from these changes is The ReidOut’s Joy Reid, who saw her 7 p.m. ET show canceled after a five-year run. As a result of these moves, Reid will no longer be part of the network, with rotating…
Scot Chastain has been named vice president and general manager of WISC in Madison, Wisconsin. “Scot Chastain’s depth of broadcasting and media leadership really stands out,” said Brian Burns, evp and and chief operating officer of parent company Morgan Murphy Media. “He has a strong vision for how to lead and grow a local media…
Ulta Beauty has named Kelly Mahoney as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), succeeding Michelle Crossan-Matos, who left last month. Mahoney has been at Ulta for nearly a decade, most recently serving as svp of customer and growth marketing. In that role, she helped grow the brand’s loyalty program, Ulta Beauty Rewards, to more than…
In her first public comments since departing MSNBC, Joy Reid confesses to experiencing a whole range of emotions about the end of her show, The ReidOut. “I’ve been through every emotion over the past several days,” Reid said during an appearance on the Win With Black Women podcast on Sunday night. She added that those…
WABC has moved into its new studios located in Hudson Yards in New York City after living out of the studios at 7 Lincoln Square on West 66th since June 1979. On Saturday, the morning weekend crew, along with chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg with a cameo by weeknight anchor Sade Baderinwa, talked about the olden…
WABC has moved into its new studios located in Hudson Yards in New York City after living out of the studios at 7 Lincoln Square on West 66th since June 1979. On Saturday, the morning weekend crew, along with chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg with a cameo by weeknight anchor Sade Baderinwa, talked about the olden…
Perplexity is moving beyond AI search and into the crowded web browser market. The $9 billion startup teased its new browser, Comet, on X, calling it an “agentic search” experience. It launched a signup list but offered few details on how the browser will stand out from competitors. Comet: A Browser for Agentic Search by…
The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.
You can’t keep a good owl down: Duolingo’s owl mascot Duo, who met his demise on Feb. 11, has apparently survived his encounter with a Tesla Cybertruck after all. Duo was resurrected on the company’s social channels Monday, with posts featuring a video of a person in a Duo mask and neon green suit busting…
New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke lived through her team’s past and celebrated its championship present. Now, she’s ready to build its legacy. During a panel hosted by The Female Quotient at Google Pixel’s Player’s Lounge on NBA All-Star Weekend, Clarke addressed the audience in a Liberty varsity jacket from the team’s partners at fashion…
Erika Facey has been promoted to assistant news director for WISH in Indianapolis, Indiana. The station said this is the second promotion for Facey since she started at the station in 2019. She started as content manager and was promoted to news brand manager in 2023. “Erika has earned each of these career advancements due…
Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Host Jenny Rooney speaks with Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52, about her unconventional career path and her vision for transforming food commerce and content. Drawing from her experience scaling Barstool Sports and her current role at Food52, Erika offers unique insights on building community-driven brands…
Lester Holt announced Monday that he will be stepping down from anchoring the NBC Nightly News. He is set to depart the anchor’s chair at the beginning of the summer. “After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as…
If you ever wondered if Beyonce is any good at pool, then look no further. Today, Levi’s released its second ad starring the singer, called “Chapter 2: Pool Hall.” Set to her Cowboy Carter hit “Levii’s Jeans” featuring Post Malone, the ad sees her denimed down, sporting a bedazzled Levi’s denim jacket and matching jeans,…
The change is part of a broad shake-up at the network, including the cancellation of Joy Reid’s program.
Though DirecTV has become known for its satellite dishes, the company wants to give customers a birds-eye view of its streaming offerings, and Henry Winkler is back again to help. Last year, DirecTV debuted its “For the Birds” campaign, which pokes fun at how pigeons usually like to nest on satellite dishes. At the forefront…
A TIM inicia distribuição gratuita do TIM Block Pin, um broche tecnológico que adiciona uma camada extra de segurança aos celulares durante o Carnaval. O dispositivo se conecta ao smartphone via Bluetooth e bloqueia automaticamente a tela quando detecta afastamento superior a 10 metros, impedindo o acesso a aplicativos e dados do usuário. Por que …
Leia TIM distribui broche que bloqueia celulares perdidos no Carnaval na íntegra no B9.
John Huck has said goodbye to Las Vegas Fox affiliate KVVU. The Las Vegas Review-Journal said Huck posted on social media that “After 37 years in television news, I am excited to launch my own company serving markets I know well.” Huck anchored the 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. He also hosted…
The longtime newscaster said he would leave the daily news show at the “start of summer.” NBC did not immediately name a successor.
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