Kate Coleman, Who Documented the Bay Area Counterculture, Dies at 81

She wrote about politics and the patriarchy as a left-wing writer, then alienated her compatriots with exposés critical of the Black Panthers and the environmental movement.

Taco Bell Takes Over Social Media Because It Doesn’t ‘Borrow Cool’

Taco Bell has the power to take over on social media, and it’s time to taco bout it. CMO Taylor Montgomery has been at the center of some of Taco Bell’s biggest campaigns, including recruiting Doja Cat to headline the return of Mexican Pizza, teaming up with LeBron James to fight against the “Taco Tuesday”…

How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.

OpenAI, Google and Meta ignored corporate policies, altered their own rules and discussed skirting copyright law as they sought online information to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.

16 Fragrant Farm Candles – From Tomato-Scented Candles to Lifelike Egg Candles (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) A candle with the fresh, verdant aroma of tomato leaves went viral and sparked the demand for more garden, vegetable and farm candles with earthy, savory, herbaceous scents.

As consumers seek a…

16 Fragrant Farm Candles – From Tomato-Scented Candles to Lifelike Egg Candles (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) A candle with the fresh, verdant aroma of tomato leaves went viral and sparked the demand for more garden, vegetable and farm candles with earthy, savory, herbaceous scents.

As consumers seek a…

Longtime Journalist Bob Schieffer Bares His Soul in a New Art Exhibition

Mr. Schieffer, the former CBS newsman, has taken up painting in his retirement. His work will be seen at the American University Museum in Washington.

With ‘Succession’ Complete, the Roys’ Next Takeover Is the Stage

Audiences are flocking to shows with Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and other alums of the acclaimed HBO series.

TechMagic Podcast: April Fools and AI

In this episode, host Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler discuss their favorite April Fools’ Day pranks in tech. Hackl shares an April Fool’s from Gary Marcus about an OpenAI sneak peek. More in AI news, the CEO of StabilityAI stepped down. Kebler talks about Lego’s apology for using AI art. They segway into…

McDonald’s Fuels Celebrity Gossip With a Contract for Nugget Sharing

Food sharing etiquette can be a challenge for couples and friends alike. McDonald’s U.K. and agency Leo Burnett are playing up that drama by introducing a “Pre-Nug Agreement” for sharing nuggets fairly. A four-minute film, directed by Tom Speers through production company Smuggler, features reality TV show-style interviews with four duos who have decided to…

Social Media Week Preview: Duolingo’s Masterminded Social Listening Tactics

Katherine Chan is Duolingo’s global head of social media, responsible for the outrageous social media stunts that make Duolingo a household name, and build brand affinity for its mischievous green owl mascot, Duo. On Tuesday, April 9, from 2:25 to 2:50 PM EDT, Chan will appear on a Main Stage panel at ADWEEK’s Social Media…

A KFC TV ad strongly inspired by The Simpsons? / Homer-de alors!

THE ORIGINAL?
The Simpsons « Space Chips » episode – 1994
Music : The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss
Source : Watch the video (YouTube)
Created by David Mirkin , Matt Groening (USA)
LESS ORIGINAL
KFC TV Ad « Music for your craving » – 2024
Music : The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss
Source : Ad Latina / Watch the TV commercial (YouTube)
Agency : Hello México City (Mexico)

Why CeraVe, Velveeta and Bottega Veneta Are Putting the Paparazzi on Speed Dial

While some A-listers shirk the paparazzi, others accept the press pack are part and parcel of show business. Some celebrities even stage their own photoshoots, inviting photographers to capture seemingly candid moments and shop them around the tabloids. Now advertisers including Velveeta, CeraVe and Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta are taking a leaf out of…

DTC Brand Mad Rabbit Readies Platform Pivot As TikTok Ban Looms

Tattoo aftercare brand Mad Rabbit saw quick and early success on TikTok. But with the platform’s future in potential flux, the strategy is shifting. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand has nearly 600,000 TikTok followers and has been posting more of its TikTok content to social platforms like YouTube and Snap in the last year, as well…

DTC Brand Mad Rabbit Readies Platform Pivot As TikTok Ban Looms

Tattoo aftercare brand Mad Rabbit saw quick and early success on TikTok. But with the platform’s future in potential flux, the strategy is shifting. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand has nearly 600,000 TikTok followers and has been posting more of its TikTok content to social platforms like YouTube and Snap in the last year, as well…

Back in the ’90s, This Eclipse Webcast Put the Cosmos on Demand

A total solar eclipse in Aruba was streamed to millions of users of the World Wide Web in 1998, helping to start an ongoing era of viral videos of space and astronomy.

How Hodinkee’s Big Bet on a Watch Business Backfired

When watch enthusiast website Hodinkee acquired the used-watch marketplace Crown & Caliber in February 2021 after raising $40 million, the merger made perfect sense on paper. Hodinkee had a loyal audience, while Crown & Caliber knew how to operate in the booming business of second-hand watches, which topped $22 billion in sales that year, according…

Remixed QSR Meal Menus – The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items

(TrendHunter.com) The McDonald’s Remix Menu is being launched at participating locations in Canada to provide customers with a different option to try out on their next visit.

The menu consists of existing…

Measurement Companies Are Making ‘Big Data’ Moves Ahead of NewFronts and Upfronts

Measurement companies are looking to measure up ahead of the upfront season, with Nielsen making “big data” announcements and the Joint Industry Committee (JIC) certifying Comscore and VideoAmp. To explain exactly what’s going on in measurement, ADWEEK went to great measures of our own, breaking down what the latest measurement updates mean as the NewFronts…

How Women’s Sports Bars Are Bringing Fans and Brands to March Madness

The Caitlin Clark effect is getting an assist from bars committed to women’s sports as March Madness hustles into Final Four weekend. But reaching this point meant overcoming long odds. A year ago, hospitality veterans Claudia Capriles and Alexandra Murray had just finished raising funds for their pop-up bar Athena Keke’s. Named after their cat…

A Looming Question for Paramount’s Board: How to Navigate Shari Redstone

The board of directors has to walk a fine line, looking out for investors without running afoul of Ms. Redstone, the company’s most influential shareholder.