National Mall to Get DC’s First Public Memorial for Fallen Journalists
The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation unveiled its design for a National Mall monument honoring journalists killed in the line of duty, representing the first memorial for slain journalists on...
View ArticleBritain’s Guardian in Talks to Sell Observer Newspaper to Tortoise Media
The owner of The Guardian confirmed that it is in talks to sell The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media. (BBC News) Tortoise said negotiations include a commitment from it...
View ArticleInstagram Introduces Mandatory ‘Teen Accounts’ With Built-In Limits, Parental...
Instagram unveiled a round of changes Tuesday that will make the accounts of millions of teenagers private, enhance parental supervision, and set messaging restrictions as the default, in an effort to...
View ArticleThe ‘Jefas’ Behind Pepsi’s Latina-Owned Business Movement
A jefa (a Latina boss or business owner) faces challenges similar to other entrepreneurs: Access to capital, business-building resources, profitability, etc. But rarely do other entrepreneurs enter a...
View ArticleRoku Positions New Ads Manager as One-Stop Buying Solution for Advertisers
Today, Roku announced the launch of Roku Ads Manager, its new self-service offering for CTV advertising. Among the highlights, the ads manager is set to help marketers with optimization and...
View ArticleHavas Chicago Names Chase Cornett as Chief Strategy Officer
Havas Chicago has named Chase Cornett as chief strategy officer, expanding its leadership team. Cornett will join Havas Chicago's executive bench which includes Myra Nussbaum as co-president and chief...
View ArticleTy Steele Leaving KCRA in Sacramento
Ty Steele told viewers of the Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA his last day is September 19. He said "A new opportunity in news" prompted him to take a job outside of California. Steele anchors 4, 7 and...
View ArticleWCPO Meteorologist Steve Raleigh Won’t Face Criminal Charges for June Fight...
WCPO chief meteorologist Steve Raleigh won't face criminal charges for his involvement in a fight in June, according to a statement released by special prosecutor Mark Tekulve. "It has been determined...
View ArticleParamount+ Returns With Peak Screaming Collection to Scare Up Horror Demand
Paramount+ wants to give subscribers a reason to scream... again. Today, the Paramount+ Peak Screaming Collection returns to the streaming service just in time for Halloween next month. The collection,...
View ArticleVirgin Active Ad Takes a Stand Against Cultish Fitness Fads
Consumers are often bombarded by ads and influencers offering wellness solutions. A new global campaign from Virgin Active encourages them to ignore the allure of quick fixes and seek out a healthier...
View ArticleAdrian Wojnarowski Retires From ESPN
Longtime National Basketball Association insider Adrian Wojnarowski retired from his role with ESPN Wednesday in a shocking move. Wojnarowski--one of the most influential news breakers in sports media...
View ArticleGay Rams Produce Rainbow Wool to Promote Equality Measures Worldwide
Homosexuality remains a crime in 62 countries worldwide. A sheep farm in Germany is helping to combat those efforts by producing a textile made from the wool of gay rams. Yes, you read that correctly....
View ArticleNBC San Diego and Telemundo 20 Name New VP of Sales
Justin Halverson has been named vice president of sales for NBC 7 San Diego (KNSD) and Telemundo 20 San Diego (KUAN). Starting October 7, he'll oversee national, local and digital sales across the...
View ArticleAllen Media Group Planning More Cuts
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group is planning more cost cutting measures. Bloomberg said Allen Media's debt has been trading at distressed levels over the last few months. The company's $840 million term...
View ArticleDoritos Revives Crash the Super Bowl Contest for Creators
Let the tears of flamin' hot joy flow, creators: PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Doritos are bringing back Crash the Super Bowl. Nearly 20 years ago, Crash the Super Bowl first allowed anyone with a camera to...
View ArticleA (Long, Rewarding) Day In The Life Of An Ad Agency Mom
Nothing can really prepare you for motherhood or a career in corporate. But what if being a mother helped you thrive as a manager? And what if your career instilled the soft skills to motivate your...
View ArticlePublicis Groupe to Acquire Retail Media Agency Mars United Commerce
Publicis Groupe has entered into an agreement to buy Mars United Commerce, one of the largest independent agencies specializing in retail media. According to Publicis, the acquisition of United Mars...
View ArticleTools of the Trade: Michael Schillig of PPK
Tools of the Trade is an AgencySpy feature to help highlight the many tools that help make advertising and marketing folks successful. The tools can be anything that helps people perform at their top...
View ArticleLance Frank Named Head of Communications for CBS News
Lance Frank has been named Head of Communications for CBS News, Stations & Media Ventures. His promotion was announced today by CBS News president and CEO Wendy McMahon and EVP of Communications...
View ArticleIkea Recruited ‘Sleepfluencers’ to Turn Windows into Ad Space
Ikea understands the value of both creative advertising and a good night's sleep. The brand combined the two aims in a novel campaign by Swedish agency Akestam Holst NoA. Earlier this year, the...
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