Musk’s Cannes Charm Offensive Falls Flat as Marketers Doubt X Brand Safety Improvements 

Elon Musk and his X leadership team still have a long way to go to lure advertisers back to the platform following the owner’s bid to smooth relations at the Cannes Lions Festival last month, six sources told ADWEEK. Musk dialed back on his 2023 provocative “go fuck yourself” comment to advertisers, explaining that X…

Musk’s Cannes Charm Offensive Falls Flat as Marketers Doubt X Brand Safety Improvements 

Elon Musk and his X leadership team still have a long way to go to lure advertisers back to the platform following the owner’s bid to smooth relations at the Cannes Lions Festival last month, six sources told ADWEEK. Musk dialed back on his 2023 provocative “go fuck yourself” comment to advertisers, explaining that X…

Tinder Writes Its Own Romcoms for the Dating App Era

Samantha slips from a ladder while reaching for a book in the library, but just at the right moment, John steps in to catch her. It’s a classic meet cute moment, reminiscent of countless sentimental scenes from romantic comedies. But this meet cute didn’t happen in real life. As Samantha fumbles over her words, it…

Top 45 Pets Trends in July – From Braided Canine Chews to Own-Brand Pet Food Expansions (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) This list of pet trends details products and services that are changing the ways we care for and interact with our furry friends. From flavorful pet jerky bundles to pet brand influencer campaigns,…

Top 100 Branding Trends in July – From AI-Generated Ketchup Ads to QSR Plunge Buckets (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The July 2024 branding round-up shines a light on various marketing activations across industries — from U Beauty’s partnership with influencer Tinx which results in the Rom Com shade for…

Effie Case Study: How VML and Oreo Reversed a Downward Sales Trajectory—and Then Some

Last spring, shoppers in Albertsons grocery stores were increasingly sticking to the store’s perimeter–a trend that meant many people were skipping the sweets in the center aisles in favor of bakery items that sit closer to the outside walls of the building. That was bad news for the packaged cookie category, especially for the category’s…

Effie Case Study: How VML and Oreo Reversed a Downward Sales Trajectory—and Then Some

Last spring, shoppers in Albertsons grocery stores were increasingly sticking to the store’s perimeter–a trend that meant many people were skipping the sweets in the center aisles in favor of bakery items that sit closer to the outside walls of the building. That was bad news for the packaged cookie category, especially for the category’s…

Meet David Ellison, the CEO of Skydance and Paramount’s New Owner

He left college to try out acting. Now, he’s set to become one of the most powerful people in Hollywood.

Skydance Reaches Deal to Merge With Paramount

The tentative deal, said to be approved by Paramount’s special committee, sets the stage for a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind “Top Gun.”

20 One-Handed Product Designs – From Accessible Moisturizer Tubes to Easy-Open Tuna Cans (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) In response to diverse consumer needs, brands across industries are innovating with accessible, one-handed product designs that cater to individuals with various physical abilities and busy…

Top 100 Drinking Trends in July – From Slushie-Inspired Snack Cones to Fruitful Matcha Powders (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Summer celebrations are already in full swing and the July 2024 drinking round-up is a testament to that. The list spotlights some outlandish and exciting limited-edition flavors that align with…

‘Goodest Job’ or ‘Good as Job’? The White House Wants a Word.

ABC News tweaked its transcript of an intriguing moment in its Friday interview with the president after the Biden administration and news outlets raised questions.

$235,000 Settlement Is Reached in Police Raid of Marion County Record

A former reporter of The Marion County Record has settled a lawsuit following a raid on the weekly newspaper last year that garnered widespread attention.

Top 100 Fashion Trends in July – From Loafer-Style Sneakers to Desert-Inspired Technical Apparel (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The July 2024 fashion round-up spotlights many innovative footwear designs — from XyberDreams’ The 925 silhouette which draws inspiration from Spongebob Squarepants to JiyongKim’s…

Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles – The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced

(TrendHunter.com) The conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ console has been designed by Chris Matthews as a rendering of what it could look like if the organization got into the business of DJ equipment. The unit…

For George Stephanopoulos, 22 Minutes of Probing the Personal.

Respectfully but firmly, the ABC anchor pressed President Biden on the basic questions that Americans had asked themselves over the past week.

For George Stephanopoulos, 22 Minutes of Probing the Personal.

Respectfully but firmly, the ABC anchor pressed President Biden on the basic questions that Americans had asked themselves over the past week.

At a Key Juncture, Biden Again Gambles on ABC’s George Stephanopoulos

A high-stakes moment for the president could also be the most consequential interview of the star anchor’s career.

At a Key Juncture, Biden Again Gambles on ABC’s George Stephanopoulos

A high-stakes moment for the president could also be the most consequential interview of the star anchor’s career.

At a Key Juncture, Biden Again Gambles on ABC’s George Stephanopoulos

A high-stakes moment for the president could also be the most consequential interview of the star anchor’s career.