FTC Study Finds ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Social Media Users
The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday that it found that several social media and streaming services engaged in "vast surveillance" of consumers, including minors, collecting and sharing more...
View ArticleTelevisaUnivision Names Daniel Alegre as New CEO, Wade Davis Steps Down
TelevisaUnivision has a new CEO. The Spanish-language media giant said Wade Davis stepped aside. Daniel Alegre, former president and chief operating officer of Activision Blizzard and CEO of Yuga Labs,...
View ArticleVibe Check: How Dating Apps Stack Up in the Gen Z Seduction Game
Top marketers at Tinder and Hinge will be sharing their insights at Brandweek from Sept. 23-26 in Phoenix, AZ. Follow along here. Dating apps are giving the TikTok generation the ick -- and that...
View ArticleEverywhere There’s Signs, But Only One of Them is Still a Blockbuster
The signs outside Blockbuster video stores were designed to look like a movie ticket, torn on one end. A paper movie ticket? Torn by...a ticket taker? Those things are obsolete, of course, but...
View ArticleSinclair Names Cindi Dias to Lead its Two Bakersfield Stations
Sinclair has named Cindi Dias vp and gm of KBAK (CBS) and KBFX (FOX) in Bakersfield, California. Dias was the general sales manager at the stations for 17 years. "We are thrilled Cindi will now be...
View ArticleMarketing Morsels: Visit Seattle, ESPN, Four Walls & More
The last few weeks have found some truly unique campaigns come in from all corners of the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Enjoy this latest batch of marketing news and campaigns from brands and...
View ArticleHere’s the Roundup for the Week Ending September 20
Happy Friday to all who celebrate! In this week's edition of stories we didn't write for one reason or another, we hear about the passing of a longtime Denver journalist. We also noticed that two...
View ArticleHere’s What Buyers Really Thought of the 2024 Upfront
"Cautious," "dragging," and "weird": From drawn-out negotiations to plummeting CPMs (cost per thousand viewers reached) and surprised publishers, buyers told ADWEEK that 2024 wasn't a typical TV...
View ArticleJohn Donahoe Steps Down as CEO of Nike
John Donahoe's bumpy run as president and CEO of footwear and athletic apparel colossus Nike will reach its end on Oct. 13, with the company announcing Thursday that his retirement makes way for a...
View ArticleADWEEK Elevates Jenny Rooney to Chief Brand and Community Officer
Jenny Rooney has been promoted to the newly created role of chief brand and community officer at ADWEEK. Rooney joined ADWEEK as chief experience officer in August 2022 from marketing consultancy Black...
View ArticlePhillip Hendrix Joins WXIA in Atlanta as Managing Editor
Phillip Hendrix has joined Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA as managing editor. Hendrix began his career as a photojournalist and has held various leadership positions in small and large markets, including...
View ArticleMozilla Unveils Brand Refresh, Aims to ‘Reclaim the Internet’
Mozilla, founded by Netscape employees in 1998 as a source of free internet software, teamed up with global branding agency Jones Knowles Ritchie on a rebrand aimed at encouraging people to "reclaim...
View ArticleParamount Global Kicks Off Phase 2 of Layoffs
Paramount Global began its second phase of workforce reductions Tuesday, saying that 90% of its layoffs will be completed by the end of the day, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Phase one of the...
View ArticleJohannes Leonardo Introduces Next Wave of Creative Leadership
New York agency Johannes Leonardo has made several key creative promotions and a new hire to bolster its creative leadership. Jonathan Santana has been promoted from executive creative director to...
View ArticleExpert Strategies for Navigating the Shifting TV and Fandom Landscape
There's no denying that the TV landscape has changed drastically in the last several years, especially during the shift from cable to streaming--and companies are continuously finding ways to navigate...
View ArticleHere’s Why Alexis Ohanian Chose X to Stream His New Reality Series The Offseason
The first season of the reality television series The Offseason will premiere on X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 18, a decision that coproducer Alexis Ohanian attributed to the greater creative control...
View ArticleRemedy Place: Where Self-Care Meets Social Connection
When socializing with friends, many of us typically think of going to a bar or club. However, there's a new option now thanks to Remedy Place, a unique social wellness club that has reimagined the...
View ArticleHere Are the Evening News Ratings for the 2023-2024 TV Season
It's the end of the 2023-2024 TV season as we knew it, and you'd better believe that David Muir is feeling fine. With the week of September 16 in the history books, the World News Tonight host and the...
View ArticleNespresso NA’s CEO and Top Marketer Reveal the Keys to Their Powerful...
Green Goblin and Spider-Man. The Montagues and the Capulets. The CEO and their top marketer. Peaceful coexistence might seem like a pipe dream, but at least there's a viable path forward for C-suite...
View ArticleHere Are the Morning News Ratings for the 2023-2024 TV Season
Oh, what a beautiful mornin' for Good Morning America. ABC News' flagship morning news program wrapped up the 2023-2024 season with a first place finish among total viewers--the 12th straight season...
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