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Branding/Marketing
The Perpetual Value of Purpose Over Politics
While influence can be used in good and bad ways, there is no doubt that more brands are getting caught in the crossfire of political ideologies that pit Americans against one another. That’s why it continues to be important for companies and organizations to review and reinforce a commitment to their brand ideals and values.
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B-to-C Events
From Barbie Pop-ups to College Tours, Inside Stanley’s ‘Learn More’ Experiential Strategy
Fans of Stanley’s tumblers and drinkware products are dedicated. They post about their cup collections on social media and keep up with new releases, particularly brand collabs and movie tie-ins, like Sunday’s release of the Stanley x “Wicked” collection of Quenchers inspired by the upcoming film’s Elphaba and Glinda characters. The limited-edition green and pink […]
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Trade Shows
Hot Flavors: Six Brands That Crushed Sampling at NACS 2024
Bourbon-glazed fried chicken with fluffy biscuits, Barbie Jelly Belly and Orange Cream Coke… it was enough to convert any health-food addict into a convenience store connoisseur. The 2024 NACS Show, a global event for the convenience store industry, brought together over 26,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 8-10, setting a new record […]
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The Big Story
Unboxing Amazon Ads’ Ad Tech
From the Amazon Ads Unboxed conference, AdExchanger reports on the ad tech products it’s building. Plus, why brand safety and news publishers remain at odds with each other, and what each side is doing about it.
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Behind the News
From Across the Pond: How The Independent Is Capturing U.S. Readers
In the past year, The Independent experienced a 120% increase in reader engagement and 50% increase in U.S. readership. What’s the secret? The Independent creates a trusted, curious audience at the right moment.
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CTV Roundup
What Would Local TV Broadcasters Do If It Weren’t For Political Advertising Revenue?
You probably didn’t need me to tell you that things aren’t looking super great for the local TV broadcast industry these days, financially speaking. But just in case you need quantitative proof, consider the fact that many of the largest broadcasting companies are considered a credit risk.
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Most Read
Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman celebrates 15 years of Rent the Runway with return to founder mentality
At Shoptalk Fall, the co-founder discusses operating at the pace of a startup, Rent the Runway’s new subscription tier and how the fashion industry has changed over the past 15 years. It’s all about the pace of innovation and change, said Rent the Runway co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman in her keynote address at the […]
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Brands and Women’s Sports, Harris Visits Fox News, Social Media Gifting
This week’s PR Roundup features a look into brands’ commitment to women’s sports, how Vice President Kamala Harris fared on Fox News and how influential social media is regarding gifting.
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Programming
What We’re Listening to: “Take Command: A Leadership Podcast”
After more than 40 years with the Consumer Technology Association, CEO Gary Shapiro doesn’t show signs of slowing down.
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Cynsiders
Reinventing the CTV Ad Unit by Getting Social
By Deborah Hall, CEO and Co-Founder, DIVE, which brings social content to DOOH and CTV devices. 2025 is just around the corner, and it’s set to be a year that sees Connected TV continue to transform how brands engage audiences, by blending social media’s dynamism with television’s reach. The current wave of CTV innovation—driven […]
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