The CEO of Brooklyn-based creative shop Madwell, Christopher Sojka, is lashing out against distressed employees--according to internal communications obtained by ADWEEK--for pushing back against the agency's in-office policies after not being paid in time, and for speaking to the press about the company's financial woes. The indie shop, which has serviced major brands including Verizon...

This post was created in partnership with Brandwatch A brand's response to a crisis can define public perception for years. In an era where misinformation spreads in seconds and consumers demand swift, transparent action, companies must navigate high-pressure moments with precision to maintain trust. During an ADWEEK House Austin Group Chat, co-hosted with Brandwatch, a...

Sheila Shekar Pollak has joined hair care and color brand Madison Reed as chief marketing officer (CMO). Pollak was most recently chief brand experience officer at outdoor apparel and gear provider Orvis. Before she joined Orvis in 2022, she also held CMO roles at skincare brand Biossance and activewear business Athleta, spending nine-and-a-half years at...

This post was created in partnership with Adobe Generative AI has shifted from an experimental playground to a vital part of modern marketing. From hyper-personalized content to scaled creative production, brands are harnessing AI's power to deepen consumer engagement. But as AI takes center stage, new challenges emerge: How can brands ensure authenticity, protect intellectual...

Most every self-respecting Hollywood action flick contains the following scene: a few grizzled cops walk directly toward the camera--in dramatic slow motion--while the background lights up with explosions and fireballs. It's a trope for a reason. Apple pokes fun at that well-worn concept, reuniting a pair of law-enforcement characters who have appeared in previous commercials,...

This really isn’t what WPP wanted to hear. Publicis has won Coca-Cola’s North American media, worth $785m blast year, from WPP’s GroupM in a closed pitch. Coca-Cola is arguably WPP’s flagship account, appointed by Coke to handle just about everything, including most global media, in 2021 via bespoke agency Open X. Publicis lost out to … The post Big blow for WPP as Coca-Cola US media departs for Publicis first appeared on More About Advertising.

The Role of Billboards in Local Elections and Community Awareness Campaigns Billboards have long been a powerful tool for political candidates, public service announcements, and community-driven initiatives. Whether promoting a local election, raising awareness about an important cause, or encouraging civic engagement, outdoor advertising provides high visibility, credibility, and local impact. In this blog, we’ll […]

Noticias Telemundo Texas, one of Telemundo Station Group's free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, will air investigative special En La Mira de Los Traficantes on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16. En La Mira de Los Traficantes, which is produced by Telemundo 48 El Paso (KTDO), follows investigative journalist Josue Esquivel as he embeds...

The NCAA men's and women's college basketball tournaments that comprise March Madness score huge ad sales, but one side's gaudy stat line is helping the whole sport win. CBS Sports and TNT Sports held a joint call on Wednesday during which Paramount Advertising evp of sports sales Ryan Briganti and Warner Bros. Discovery evp of...

Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny Rooney speaks with Siddharth Taparia, chief marketing officer at commercial real estate investment firm JLL. Join Jenny and Siddharth as they discuss his journey from technology to marketing leadership, the evolution of B2B marketing, and how commercial real estate marketing is adapting to economic...