The Speed of Culture: Bridging the Worlds of Sports, Technology and Fandom

The digital age has transformed how we engage with sports and entertainment, creating a dynamic ecosystem where brands, technology and fan experiences intersect. In this evolving landscape, understanding the power of fandom and leveraging technology to enhance fan engagement are critical for success. Andrea Hopelain, with her extensive background spanning media, kids’ TV and video…

SXSW 2024 – Voltei, e agora?

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Assim que voltei do SXSW, saí para jantar com alguns amigos. Uma das primeiras perguntas que me fizeram foi: “E aí, conseguiu todas as respostas que precisava? Já sabe como vai aplicar no trabalho tudo que viu por lá?”. Na sequência, outra pergunta: “Conta todas as novidades que você ouviu por lá! Muitas coisas novas? …

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Desbloqueando a produtividade com IA

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Os últimos dias em Austin proporcionaram uma imersão intensa em uma variedade de conteúdos, mas foi a palestra de Paige Bailey, Lead Product Manager da Google DeepMind, sobre AI & Productivity: A Workplace Love Story? que chamou minha atenção. Bailey destacou como a inteligência artificial pode não apenas aumentar a produtividade, criatividade e eficiência, mas …

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What Does a Chief AI Officer Look Like in the Marketing World?

For all of the talk about the jobs AI is expected to replace (that’s 85 million, according to the World Economic Forum), it’s also expected to create some 97 million new roles by 2025. And the buzziest of these new roles is the position overseeing it all: the Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Major brands like…

Marketers, Here Is Why the Term ‘Marginalized’ Is Uncomfortable But Necessary

Some of the biggest personal and professional achievements of my life have come out of a period that was uncomfortable or tough, teaching me valuable lessons through a moment for self-reflection and maturation. To understand, advocate for, represent and amplify diverse voices and communities globally, I have learned that something to remain adamant about is…

Publisher GMG Reimagines Experiential With Its Events for Content Model

The media company Gallery Media Group, which operates a portfolio of editorial titles and social handles including PureWow and @cocktails, has unveiled an experiential model with a structure that blends influencer marketing with the offerings of a content studio, according to chief revenue officer Chris Anthony. Known internally as its Events for Content strategy, the…

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Meet the Six Mascots for Bark’s New Line of Dog Treats

Bark, the dog-centered toy and treat brand, introduced a new line of dog treats earlier this month inspired by classic cartoon cereal mascots. The brand’s goal is to “make the world of dogs more like the world of children,” said Dave Stangle, Bark’s vice president of brand marketing. So, naturally, the cereal aisle was the…

McKinney CEO Joe Maglio Will Also Take on the Chief Exec Role at Barbarian

Cheil North America is relatively small compared to its holding company counterparts. It boasts 800 employees across seven agencies, but it’s taking the first step to better align its shops in the pursuit of organic growth with the introduction of Joe Maglio’s dual role. Maglio, who was already the CEO of McKinney, will also hold…

The Group Creative Director Is the Player-Coach of the Creative Team

The group creative director gets pulled in many different directions at once. As the step up from the creative director and below the executive creative director and chief creative officer, the GCD can be both a maker and a director, sometimes in the same day. A good group creative director is like a point guard…

Samsung Flips the Marketing Script With a Tech-Savvy ‘Grandma-Fluencer’

Seniors are often stereotyped for being stuck in their ways, so when a grandmother changes her mind, it’s worth taking note–especially if she delivers her case with a cinematic action sequence or two. Samsung is typically known for its mobile phones, but it wants to promote its range of WindFree air conditioners. Created by agency…

Starbucks Just Dropped Its CMO Role. Here’s Why

Starbucks is the latest brand to shelve the chief marketing officer (CMO) title. Instead, it has unveiled a new structure that will see regional chief executive officers (CEOs) take responsibility for the business in each market. The coffee chain has promoted current CMO, Brady Brewer, to CEO for its international business. In a statement, the…

The Delta Lounge Bucked Recent Experiential Trends at SXSW—and People Loved It

In a sea of waste-heavy and formulaic activations at South by Southwest (SXSW), the Delta Lounge–one of the 2024 festival’s buzziest experiential marketing installations–aimed to buck some of the trends that have shaped brand activity at the event in recent years. With its focus on delivering a luxury experience to all SkyMiles members, new and…

Top 20 Travel Trends in March – From GenAI Trip Planners to Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From disruptive technologies to novel business models, recent years have witnessed a wave of transformative changes that have reshaped the travel landscape from a business perspective.

For older…

Top 20 Travel Trends in March – From GenAI Trip Planners to Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From disruptive technologies to novel business models, recent years have witnessed a wave of transformative changes that have reshaped the travel landscape from a business perspective.

For older…

Top 20 Travel Trends in March – From GenAI Trip Planners to Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From disruptive technologies to novel business models, recent years have witnessed a wave of transformative changes that have reshaped the travel landscape from a business perspective.

For older…

Top 100 Eco Trends in March – From Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging to Cinema Screen Lamps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The March 2024 eco round-up showcases that brands across industries are finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint through comprehensive recycling initiatives—from S.Cafe OCEAN’s range of…

Top 100 Eco Trends in March – From Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging to Cinema Screen Lamps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The March 2024 eco round-up showcases that brands across industries are finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint through comprehensive recycling initiatives—from S.Cafe OCEAN’s range of…

Top 100 Eco Trends in March – From Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging to Cinema Screen Lamps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The March 2024 eco round-up showcases that brands across industries are finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint through comprehensive recycling initiatives—from S.Cafe OCEAN’s range of…

Top 65 Furniture Trends in March – From Fluted Furniture Collections to Modular Grid-Style Shelving (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) This list of March 2024 furniture trends encompasses noteworthy releases in the industry in the past month. This list includes sustainable pieces, collections with unique designs, functional pieces,…