Dentsu Aegis Network Hires Industry Veteran as Chief Growth Officer
Dentsu Aegis Network has named Michael Russell chief growth officer, effective immediately. Russell will be tasked with driving growth for the agency while ensuring clients "thrive in the digital...
View ArticleSkee-Lo’s ‘I Wish’ Is Reborn as an Ode to Smaller Ballers in ESPN’s First...
Droga5 takes its first shot for ESPN today since adding the business last August, introducing "Life Needs Sports," a brand platform focused on culturally relevant moments and big-time athletic...
View ArticleTBWA\Chiat\Day Recruits W+K Veteran to Join Its New York Office as ECD
TBWA\Chiat\Day New York today announced it has hired Alastair "Al" Merry as executive creative director. Merry spent the past eight years at Wieden + Kennedy, most recently as a creative director in...
View ArticleThis Copywriter Scored Her First Job by Showing Up at McCann Bristol Dressed...
Advertising is an inherently creative industry, and we've all seen some unusual applications from students, recent graduates and juniors looking to get their foot in the door by demonstrating their...
View ArticleHere’s a Quick Look at the Major Changes From Facebook’s Massive Reorganization
Facebook internally announced a massive reorganization this week, creating three groups and shifting several key executives into new roles with new responsibilities. The three new groups are Family of...
View ArticleBeer Delivery Drones, Noise-Activated Cups and Dozens of Countries: It’s...
If you thought live sporting events couldn't get any more frenetic, Budweiser's poised to raise the bar this year. As the FIFA World Cup's official beer for over 25 years, Budweiser is taking advantage...
View ArticleCranemere Group CEO Jeff Zients Will Take Jan Koum’s Seat on Facebook’s Board
Facebook filled the seat on its board of directors that will be vacated at its annual meeting later this month due to Jan Koum's departure with Jeff Zients. Koum, co-founder of WhatsApp, revealed last...
View ArticleHavas Expands North America Chief Strategy Officer Role Globally
Havas Group today announced it is expanding its chief strategy officer of North America's role. Greg James will take on the newly created position of global CSO, effective immediately. "The U.S....
View ArticleWalmart Scores 2 Major Victories Over Amazon
As Walmart confirmed its $16-billion investment in Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart, news also emerged that its subsidiary, Jet.com, is now an Apple authorized reseller where consumers can buy a...
View ArticleHow Non-Endemic Brands Can Tackle Esports Marketing Opportunities
Esports is either the best kept secret or the most poorly marketed piece of common knowledge for brands. Do a quick search, watch a few documentaries, and you'll realize that the esports industry is...
View ArticleThese Two Gritty, Post-Apocalyptic Short Films Are Surprisingly Interconnected
Pop culture has been so saturated with the undead over the past decade, it's hard to muster much enthusiasm for yet another zombie apocalypse. I mean, we get it: Zombies surround a pocket of survivors,...
View ArticleThe Media Kitchen Elevates President Barry Lowenthal to CEO
The Media Kitchen, a full-service media planning and buying agency owned by MDC Partners, announced today the promotion of Barry Lowenthal to CEO from president. He is the first person to hold that...
View Article4 Steps Facebook Should Consider to Repair Its Post-Cambridge Analytica...
Let's face it, no one wants to be in Mark Zuckerberg's Adidas slides lately. The co-founder and CEO of Facebook appeared before Congress last month to answer questions on how the company handled user...
View ArticleYouTube Red Renews Cobra Kai for Season 2, Just a Week After Its Debut
YouTube Red had hoped that Cobra Kai, its new Karate Kid revival series, would become its own version of House of Cards, so it's not surprising that the streaming service has renewed the show for...
View ArticleThe Classic 1920s Turntable Victrola Is Making a Comeback, Just Without Its...
Thee years ago, Corey Lieblein made the smartest business deal of his life. Unfortunately, the dog didn't come with it. "I wish I owned the dog," he says, the disappointment still palpable. Corey...
View ArticleAdult Swim’s Mega Renewal of Rick and Morty Should Keep It on the Air for the...
This week, the broadcast networks are making their final decisions about which current shows to pick up for next season--you can find the latest renewal and cancellation news here--but it's safe to say...
View ArticleThor? Babe Ruth? Researchers Seek the Best Finger to Go Up Men’s Butts in...
Men often seem uncomfortable about a prostate exam, despite the fact it's a quick and easy way to potentially save their lives. Maybe the problem isn't discomfort so much as a lack of "manly" options...
View ArticleTelemundo Programming to Be Streamed on Hulu
Telemundo executives announced a new partnership with Hulu that will add over 3,000 hours of Telemundo programming to the streaming service. The platform will add episodes from more than 25 series...
View ArticleHere Are Some Key Takeaways From Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference
Meaningful conversations and engagement are paramount for brands on Facebook now more than ever before. With the de-emphasizing of likes and Reactions giving way to the importance of shares and actual...
View ArticleAfter Users Absolutely Hated Its Redesign, Snapchat Is Rolling Back the Changes
After months of criticism about its redesign, Snapchat is rolling back key changes after user frustration led to slower growth. This week, the company has begun updating its iOS app so that snaps and...
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