The venerable magazine has experienced management upheaval and staff complaints in recent years. Now there’s a question over who wrote product reviews on its site.
On this episode of Brave Commerce, Mizkan America’s president and COO Diego Palmieri and head of connected commerce Neha Mallik join hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter to talk about the CPG giant’s strategic approach to staying ahead in a dynamic market. The conversation starts with Palmieri sharing insights into his two-decade career at SC…
When Apple, Goldman Sachs and other large brands bought Google search ads over the last year, these ads not only appeared across search queries like “best credit cards,” but also on more unsavory sites, according to research from ad-tech research outfit Adalytics. These websites featured copyrighted and pornographic content, as well as sites for Iranian…
In the realm of B2B marketing, a subtle but pervasive problem looms–ironically, one of the industry’s own creation. Clarity and meaning have become casualties in an ongoing war of words that often serve little purpose beyond filling content quotas or satisfying superficial engagement metrics. As marketing professionals, we pride ourselves on our ability to craft…
Since the inception of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the 1800s, HBCUs have been a driving force in developing successful Black professionals in America. According to a White House report, HBCUs have produced approximately 40% of all Black engineers, 50% of all Black lawyers, 70% of Black doctors and 80% of Black judges….
Sin City might be where large-scale advertising is catching a glimpse of its future, creating spectacle and generating awe to capture attention. Since September, Sphere has attracted advertising from Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony, the NBA, Aston Martin and Heineken with activations using the building’s programmable LED exterior that’s become a whole new attraction for local and…
Online spending for Cyber Week (the sales period of five days from Thanksgiving through to the following Monday) is expected to total $37.2 billion. According to Adobe Analytics data, online spend for the week increased by 5.5% year-on-year, with Cyber Monday, the biggest shopping day of the year, bringing in $12.4 billion (+9.6%). Thanksgiving Day…
The salutation of “We’re back!” doesn’t have the best track record in American popular culture. It was the line uttered by the evil spirit that grabs poor little Carol Anne in Poltergeist III. Advertising aficionados might recall that “We’re back” was also the slogan originally pitched to Apple in 1997–one that Steve Jobs proclaimed “stupid,”…
(TrendHunter.com) The elago Game Boy MagSafe wallet is a vintage technology inspired accessory for iPhone users to pair with their device as a way to keep essential cards on hand, while also elevating the aesthetic…
This holiday season, Walmart is taking a page from The Hallmark Channel–sort of. While the cable network remains the undisputed champion of the holiday film genre, the mega-retailer is throwing its own hat into the romcom ring. Its new 23-episode series, Add to Heart, aims to connect with shoppers who watch the sweet guilty pleasures…
As the next wave of attention metrics evolves, brands like Domino’s and Expedia Group are going beyond simply measuring attention to using tools to identify new audiences and understand the content and messaging that resonates, ultimately leading to more effective campaigns. Contextual ad-tech firm GumGum, which last year acquired attention-tracking vendor Playground xyz and its…
For myriad personal and complex reasons breastfeeding can be tough or even impossible. That’s why, although the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding until six months, just 40% of infants are fed this way globally. All moms will know the mantra that “fed is best,” and baby bottles have come a long way since…
Elves certainly don’t belong on shelves in the first Christmas ad from global travel brand TUI. In a bid to reach travelers before the New Year vacation booking frenzy, the advertiser has unveiled a high-energy spot that shows what really happens when Santa Claus flies off to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. The hero ad…
The sports industry is going through transformational changes to meet the needs and expectations of 21st century fans. From leagues and athletes getting closer to culture through music, fashion and gaming tie-ups, to new partnerships designed to drive audience connection, it’s all about engaging with fans beyond the field. However, live sports is facing a…
Last week rapper and cannabis connoisseur Snoop Dogg whipped the internet up into a frenzy with a social media announcement saying he was “giving up smoke.” “Please respect my privacy at this time,” the 17-time Grammy nominee told his 83 million Instagram followers. But, plot twist: the post was later revealed to be part of…
In this week’s episode, Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler talk about the changes at OpenAI, Roblox’s latest virtual fashion report, what spatial computing is and how a TikTok makeup trend might be just a fad or could be the future. Over the weekend, Sam Altman was fired from OpenAI, and a lot of…
Have you ever had someone complain about you to others, but never actually talk to you about it? It’s frustrating! Similarly, Gen Z feels annoyed when marketers try to appeal to them without actually speaking with them. That’s where JUV Consulting comes in. JUV was founded in 2016 by three close friends, and has since…
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