Experiential marketing is often billed as big thinking, and thus, big things. But event professionals know that the value is in the moment, and sometimes transforming a space the size of a postage stamp into a tiny brand oasis can create exponentially big impact. Let’s take a look at how micro-experiences are evolving in the […]

Under the new leadership, the FTC is signaling a pivot away from sweeping rulemaking efforts to let Congress play that role. Instead, the agency will likely stay laser-focused on enforcement actions. Expect deceptive practices, fraud, consumer redress and select privacy concerns to take center stage.  While the agency has historically looked to Congress for federal […]

The anticipation is building ahead of the Chiefs vs Eagles’ Super Bowl rematch.

With Congress slated to consider a host of measures that could profoundly impact businesses in 2025—ranging from taxes to trade to artificial intelligence—it’s more important than ever that business leaders leverage a trusted army of authentic stakeholders and validators. Our author outlines the ways in which communication teams can take up this task, through proactive and creative storytelling.

CTV transparency remains a flashpoint between advertisers who want it and broadcasters who won’t provide it. Our special guest, Jounce Media’s Chris Kane, weighs in. Plus, we examine a persistent issue in ad tech: the chronic mislabeling of instream video.

Nielsen told ad buyers that it plans to drop panel-only ratings later this year. The decision signals an inflection point in media measurement that publishers and buyers have both been waiting for.

In the wake of the wildfires that erupted across the L.A. area on Jan. 7, the events and entertainment industry has come together to offer support, resources and aid to neighbors, friends, families and colleagues. Tonight, stars like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Jelly Roll, Anderson .Paak and Stevie Nicks will be performing […]

This week’s PR Roundup looks at companies not backing down from their DEI policies, Jim Acosta and the White House embracing “new media,” and the result of change on a company’s reputation.

World of Concrete, the annual trade show for the concrete construction and masonry industries, brought over 57,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 20-23. While there was plenty of innovation inside, the hottest action was taking place outside, where brands let attendees get hands-on with the latest power tools and technology—full-blast mode. EM […]

The FTC has finalized significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule, marking the first drastic overhaul since 2013. These changes, set to take effect in early 2025, reflect growing scrutiny of how companies handle children’s data online.