Hinge’s Mascot Goes to Heaven to Celebrate Dating Success Stories

Dating app Hinge has found plenty of creative ways to kill off its furry mascot in its “Designed to Be Deleted” campaign, which positions the brand as a way to find real love instead of temporary connections. The fifth iteration of the platform uses real dating success stories to show its mascot, Hingie, being rewarded…

NBCU ‘On Track’ to Set Olympic Ad Sales Record With $1.2 Billion in Commitments

NBCUniversal is looking to set records with ad sales for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. With April 17 marking 100 days from the Games, NBC’s president of ad sales and partnerships Dan Lovinger announced on Tuesday that the company has already netted $1.2 billion in commitments. According to Lovinger, that’s on pace to pass…

Going Beyond the Aisles: The Evolution of Marketing at Instacart With CMO Laura Jones

Since 2012, Instacart has revolutionized the way people shop for groceries by offering convenient delivery and pickup services from local stores. As the company continues to expand its market presence and innovate its offerings, CMO Laura Jones has been at the helm of crafting and executing Instacart’s marketing strategy. In this week’s episode of Marketing…

TV Networks to Urge Biden and Trump to Debate, Wading Into a Fraught Topic

Speculation has swirled in the political world about whether the presumptive candidates will agree to the traditional face-to-face events, a campaign staple since 1976.

Bayer Appoints New Consumer Health CMO for North America

Bayer has hired Samantha Avivi as chief marketing officer of consumer health for its North America division. She will replace longtime marketer Jeff Jarrett, who is retiring in May. Avivi was most recently CMO at Advance Auto Parts, where she spent the past year overseeing the brand’s omnichannel strategy and marketing operations. Before that, she…

The Speed of Culture Podcast: Redefining the Personal Finance Industry

As the economic landscape shifts, understanding money management is no longer just about saving for the future–it’s also about conquering financial challenges and seizing today’s opportunities. To learn more, we sat down with Nicole Lapin, a financial powerhouse who has turned her expertise into a crusade for financial literacy. In this episode of The Speed…

WPP e Google anunciam parceria para aprimorar campanhas de marketing através de inteligência artificial

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Há um ano, a WPP (aka “o maior grupo de publicidade do mundo) anunciou uma parceria com a Nvidia para desenvolver uma engine de conteúdo dedicado ao mercado criativo. Falei à época, inclusive, que na prática isso significaria substituir equipes inteiras de criação por inteligência artificial. Agora, durante o evento Cloud Next ’24 em Las …

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Lions Creators: Cannes Lions anuncia festival paralelo dedicado aos criadores de conteúdo

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O Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity acaba de anunciar uma uma novidade para a edição 2024: o LIONS Creators, um evento complementar dedicado aos criadores de conteúdo. De 18 a 20 de junho, esse novo espaço, curado pelo próprio festival em parceria com a Viral Nation, pretende oferecer uma combinação de aprendizado e oportunidades …

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Brave Commerce Podcast: Strategies for Mastering the Digital Marketplace

On this episode of Brave Commerce, Ajay Sharma, vice president of ecommerce and omnichannel at Bayer Consumer Health North America, joins hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter to offer a comprehensive overview of the evolving ecommerce landscape. Sharma emphasizes the importance of agility, innovation and strategic partnerships in driving success in the digital marketplace. Sharma…

Field & Stream Is Expanding Its Brand Across Hotels, Festivals and Merch

Legacy publisher Field & Stream, which was spun off from media company Recurrent Ventures in January, is capitalizing on its brand equity through a slate of novel brand licensing initiatives under its new ownership. Beginning this year, the company that now owns the editorial title, Field & Stream IP LLC, will lend the Field &…

Inside the Pitch Deck That Web3 Beauty Startup Kiki World Used to Raise $7 Million

Kiki World, a beauty tech startup that aims to usher the cosmetics industry into the era of web3, announced today that it raised $7 million in an initial funding round. (Scroll down to view the full pitch deck.) The round was led by New Incubation Ventures (NIV), a new venture capital division of The Estee…

Fortune Names Anastasia Nyrkovskaya as CEO

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya, who was the chief financial officer and chief strategy officer, is the first woman to run the company.

Bacardi Inks Its Biggest Celeb Deal With Camila Cabello As the Global Face of the Brand

Bacardi rum, leaning further into music as a key driver in its marketing, kicked off its most significant artist collaboration to date with a global campaign featuring pop star Camila Cabello. The new relationship marks the first time the liquor brand has signed a performer to a multi-year pact, according to Roberto Ramirez Laverde, Bacardi…

These Brands Are Writing the Playbook for Women’s Sports Sponsorship

Investment in women’s sports is growing rapidly, and for brands looking to get in on the ground floor, several companies are providing a playbook. Heading into upfront season, women’s sports are one of the hot ticket items, and the reasons are obvious: Ratings are growing exponentially–including highlights such as Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s win over…

L.A. Times Names Terry Tang as Executive Editor

Ms. Tang, who had been running the news organization on an interim basis since January, takes charge at a turbulent time for the publication.

Anthony Insolia, Who Led the Expansion of Newsday, Dies at 98

The Long Island paper won seven Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure, and he was a top editor for the Arizona Project, which investigated a reporter’s murder.

Anthony Insolia, Who Led the Expansion of Newsday, Dies at 98

The Long Island paper won seven Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure, and he was a top editor for the Arizona Project, which investigated a reporter’s murder.

Anthony Insolia, Who Led the Expansion of Newsday, Dies at 98

The Long Island paper won seven Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure, and he was a top editor for the Arizona Project, which investigated a reporter’s murder.

Coca-Cola and Marvel’s Latest Collab Uses AR to Entice Comic Fans

Coca-Cola is using augmented reality to enhance its latest collaboration with Disney, allowing consumers to unlock digital collectibles by scanning limited-edition packaging featuring illustrations of more than 30 Marvel characters. The brand introduced the campaign with a film blending live action and animation employing a 2D comic book style. The spot shows a weary comic…

Anomaly New York Appoints Jeff Stamp as Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer

Stamp Joins Anomaly from Creat