The Ankler Partners with NAB Show to Debut Business of Entertainment Track

The entertainment news startup The Ankler has partnered with NAB Show to introduce a new series of programming, called its Business of Entertainment track, to the multi-day event. The convention, hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters, will be held April 5 through April 9 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. It serves as an…

Google Is Giving Buyers Thousands In Ad Credits to Spend On AI-Powered Demand Gen

Google is offering advertisers credits and free ad space to drive adoption of its AI-powered automated media buying tool, Demand Gen. ADWEEK spoke to five advertisers across media agencies and brands who said Google has been aggressively pushing Demand Gen over the past year. Launched in 2023, Demand Gen selects advertisers’ best-performing video and image…

Google Is Giving Buyers Thousands In Ad Credits to Spend On AI-Powered Demand Gen

Google is offering advertisers credits and free ad space to drive adoption of its AI-powered automated media buying tool, Demand Gen. ADWEEK spoke to five advertisers across media agencies and brands who said Google has been aggressively pushing Demand Gen over the past year. Launched in 2023, Demand Gen selects advertisers’ best-performing video and image…

How the ‘Manosphere’ Became Mainstream Entertainment

Dave Portnoy has long been vilified as a toxic guy. He’s still the one millions follow for ordinary pizza-review videos.

No Clickbait, Just Conversion: How Reddit Drives Purchase Decisions

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton sits down with Mike Romoff, chief revenue officer at Reddit, to take us inside the platform’s evolution–from AI-powered discovery tools to the power of community-driven advertising. In an era where digital trust is eroding, Reddit has emerged as a powerhouse…

Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.

Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.

Inside Barry’s Community-First Approach and How It Organically Forms Brand Partnerships

Founded in 1998 in Los Angeles, the fitness brand Barry’s now has 89 studios open in 15 countries. Jackie Lamping became the company’s CMO in September, with the task of enhancing the company’s global marketing strategy and managing digital marketing and community outreach inside the brand’s studios. Lamping herself is a longtime Barry’s customer and…

Joel Davis Named GM of NBC Philadelphia

Joel Davis has been named president & general manager of NBCU Local Philadelphia’s NBC10 (WCAU), Telemundo62 (WWSI) and NBC Sports Philadelphia, beginning March 17. Davis will provide strategic and operational leadership of the media properties’ TV, streaming and digital platforms, and will oversee the local management team and staff. He will work closely with Telemundo…

The Brand Power Behind SNL50 Was No Laughing Matter

Live from New York, it’s SNL50’s brand partners. NBCUniversal’s SNL50 celebration over the weekend was a massive undertaking that included musical talents like Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter, former cast members such as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and fan-favorite celebrity hosts such as Tom Hanks and Emma Stone–with everyone stuffing into Saturday Night Live’s…

Joel Davis Named GM of NBC Philadelphia

Joel Davis has been named president & general manager of NBCU Local Philadelphia’s NBC10 (WCAU), Telemundo62 (WWSI) and NBC Sports Philadelphia, beginning March 17. Davis will provide strategic and operational leadership of the media properties’ TV, streaming and digital platforms, and will oversee the local management team and staff. He will work closely with Telemundo…

Spray “lá embaixo”: Lynx diverte com comerciais sobre novo desodorante íntimo

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A Lynx (conhecida como Axe em alguns países, inclusive no Brasil) apresentou uma série de três micro-comerciais de 10 segundos para lançar sua nova fragrância desenvolvida para áreas íntimas. A campanha “All over the body and lower body” brinca com situações inusitadas em que o perfume causa, digamos, efeitos inesperados. Por que importa: A marca …

Leia Spray “lá embaixo”: Lynx diverte com comerciais sobre novo desodorante íntimo na íntegra no B9.

Scripps Names Two Regional VPs

Mike Murri, vice president and general manager of E.W. Scripps’ stations WXYZ and WMYD in Detroit and Merri Hanson, vice president and general manager of KSTU in Salt Lake City, have been promoted to regional vice presidents of local media. Mike Murri Merri Hanson They’ll continue working as general managers for their home local television…

Jonathan Bujosa Joins Telemundo 49 in Tampa as MMJ

Jonathan Bujosa has been named multimedia journalist for Telemundo 49 (WRMD) Noticiero Telemundo 49. He’ll make his on-air debut for the NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group Tampa station next week. Before joining WRMD, he worked as Multimedia Journalist at KWEX-DT, where he covered daily news, produced digital content, and coordinated media logistics. Before that, he…

Nearly 15 Million People Watch SNL50

Sunday’s airing of the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live brought in big ratings for NBC, with 14.8 million total viewers tuning in. This was the network’s most-watched primetime entertainment telecast since the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. SNL50: The Anniversary also delivered solid numbers for NBC streaming service Peacock, which simulcasted the telecast. It…

Publicis Expands LATAM Footprint with Acquisition of BR Media Group

Publicis Groupe has acquired Brazil-based influencer and content agency BR Media for an undisclosed sum. The purchase gives the French holding group a stronger foothold in the Latin American (LATAM) market, which delivered double-digit growth for Publicis Groupe in 2024. Founded in 2012, BR Media Group counts more than 500 brands among its clients, including…

ICE Calls Out Denver Station for Reporting it Detained ‘Man Without a Criminal History’

Denver NBC affiliate KUSA has set the record straight after reporting that ICE had detained a man without a criminal history. It turned out the man had a DUI on his record. Trump has said ICE will target violent criminals for deportation first, then it will go after those here without authorization. A correction and…

At Least Two Local Stations Apologize After Cutting SNL 50th Show Short

Two local stations had to apologize after leaving the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary special early. In similarly worded apologies, both WSLS in Roanoke and WDIV in Detroit apologized to viewers and promised to do what they could to make it right. Local viewers missed a musical performance by Paul McCartney, who sang the medley…

Scripps Names Two Regional VPs

Mike Murri, vice president and general manager of E.W. Scripps’ stations WXYZ and WMYD in Detroit and Merri Hanson, vice president and general manager of KSTU in Salt Lake City, have been promoted to regional vice presidents of local media. Mike Murri Merri Hanson They’ll continue working as general managers for their home local television…

Top 20 Toys Trends in February – From Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations to LNY-Inspired Toys (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The February 2025 toy space is filled with the most unique and versatile entertainment items, from Lunar New Year-inspired designs to stress relief toys that combine fun with mindfulness. Whether…