How DEI cutbacks are impacting brand marketing and agency strategies
There’s already been a dip in Black History Month campaigns—and executives say the trend will only worsen in the months ahead.
Why brands should stop generational stereotyping and meet consumers where they are
Marketers must anticipate how generations will maintain youthful ideals while navigating the realities of adulthood.
Creator and influencer trends brand marketers need to know about right now
Maybelline disguises Jojo Siwa as a teddy bear for a New York City scavenger hunt and Victoria’s Secret Pink hosts a pastoral influencer trip.
The Real Reasons Why CMOs Get Fired
What do the most senior execs in the C-suite actually think of chief marketing officers (CMOs)? It's complicated, according to fresh research from Gartner, shared exclusively with ADWEEK. The research firm interviewed 125 chief executives (CEOs) and chief financial officers (CFOs) to get the inside scoop on what's expected of CMOs and how they can...
Fashion Brands Are Now Partnering With Media Titans to Spur Significant Sales Boost
When the Swedish apparel retailer signed up Karl Lagerfeld to design a limited-time collection in 2004, it raised hackles in haute couture circles. But after the entire Karl Lagerfeld x H&M collection sold out in a few hours, H&M never looked back. For the ensuing 20 years, it signed deals with a who's who of...
EMC Outdoor Welcomes Molly Botterman, Media Planner
EMC welcomes Media Planner, Molly Botterman. Molly comes to EMC with extensive agency experience planning and buying Out-of-Home. The post EMC Outdoor Welcomes Molly Botterman, Media Planner appeared first on Viewpoint | EMC Outdoor | Out-of-Home Insights.
The Importance of Responsible Marketing in Building Trust
The Importance of Responsible Marketing in Building Trust In today’s dynamic market environment, responsible marketing plays a vital role in maintaining customer trust. Companies that prioritize transparent communication, ethical practices, and consumer well-being distinguish themselves by upholding consumer trust. This article explores how responsible marketing approaches such as transparency, respect for privacy, and sustainability, not [...]
Duolingo’s Duo the Owl Returns From the Dead
You can't keep a good owl down: Duolingo's owl mascot Duo, who met his demise on Feb. 11, has apparently survived his encounter with a Tesla Cybertruck after all. Duo was resurrected on the company's social channels Monday, with posts featuring a video of a person in a Duo mask and neon green suit busting...
Perplexity’s Next Bet? An AI-Driven Browser Called Comet
Perplexity is moving beyond AI search and into the crowded web browser market. The $9 billion startup teased its new browser, Comet, on X, calling it an "agentic search" experience. It launched a signup list but offered few details on how the browser will stand out from competitors. Comet: A Browser for Agentic Search by...
WABC Airs Last Broadcast from Upper West Side Studios Over the Weekend
WABC has moved into its new studios located in Hudson Yards in New York City after living out of the studios at 7 Lincoln Square on West 66th since June 1979. On Saturday, the morning weekend crew, along with chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg with a cameo by weeknight anchor Sade Baderinwa, talked about the olden...