Ulta Beauty Promotes Longtime Exec Kelly Mahoney to CMO
Ulta Beauty has named Kelly Mahoney as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), succeeding Michelle Crossan-Matos, who left last month. Mahoney has been at Ulta for nearly a decade, most recently serving as svp of customer and growth marketing. In that role, she helped grow the brand's loyalty program, Ulta Beauty Rewards, to more than...
Scot Chastain Named GM of WISC in Madison
Scot Chastain has been named vice president and general manager of WISC in Madison, Wisconsin. "Scot Chastain's depth of broadcasting and media leadership really stands out," said Brian Burns, evp and and chief operating officer of parent company Morgan Murphy Media. "He has a strong vision for how to lead and grow a local media...
Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show Canceled in Programming Overhaul
MSNBC has announced major programming moves affecting its weekday and weekend schedules starting in April. The biggest casualty from these changes is The ReidOut's Joy Reid, who saw her 7 p.m. ET show canceled after a five-year run. As a result of these moves, Reid will no longer be part of the network, with rotating...
Lester Holt to Step Down From NBC Nightly News
Lester Holt announced Monday that he will be stepping down from anchoring the NBC Nightly News. He is set to depart the anchor's chair at the beginning of the summer. "After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as...
Beyoncé Takes Her Cue in Levi’s ‘Pool Hall’ Remake
If you ever wondered if Beyonce is any good at pool, then look no further. Today, Levi's released its second ad starring the singer, called "Chapter 2: Pool Hall." Set to her Cowboy Carter hit "Levii's Jeans" featuring Post Malone, the ad sees her denimed down, sporting a bedazzled Levi's denim jacket and matching jeans,...
12 creative campaigns to know about today
Among the notable campaigns for Feb. 24: Coach’s new spots with Elle Fanning and Nazha and Wrangler’s beefy collab with Whataburger.
Levi’s and Beyoncé recreate another iconic denim ad
Levi’s and Beyoncé team up on another ad in the denim brand’s new “Reiimagine” series recreating iconic ads.
How Skydance Plans to Fuel Paramount’s Next Generation
Next month will see an Oscars ceremony dominated by Netflix releases, with the streaming giant holding 16 nominations across six titles, compared with three for Hollywood mainstay Paramount Pictures; a glitzy reflection of the new competitive environment for the 100-year-old film studio. But Paramount is on the cusp of change, as production company Skydance Media Read More
The Future of Food Media and Content Commerce With Food52 CEO Erika Ayers Badan
Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Host Jenny Rooney speaks with Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52, about her unconventional career path and her vision for transforming food commerce and content. Drawing from her experience scaling Barstool Sports and her current role at Food52, Erika offers unique insights on building community-driven brands...
