Inside the Eye-popping Numbers of 2024’s Hottest AI Firms
As the artificial intelligence gold rush continues, valuations have soared to dizzying heights. From generative AI models that can write codes to AI-driven search engines that promise smarter answers,...
View ArticleHidden Gems: The 13 Best Ads of 2024 That You Haven’t Seen
ADWEEK recently crowned its 20 best ads of 2024, but this list is different. These are ads that flew under the radar or that you may have overlooked - but that doesn't make their creative quality any...
View ArticlePublicis Groupe Is Taking LePub Global, Starting With New York
Publicis Groupe is taking boutique agency network LePub global, including its initial foray into the U.S. LePub will add to its presence in Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Milan, Mexico City, Rome, Sao Paulo,...
View ArticleMya Holloway to Anchor Weekends for KTVE-KARD in Louisiana
There are more changes happening at Monroe, Louisiana ABC and Fox affiliate KTVE-KARD. On Monday, we told you Jadyn Maloney was named morning news co-anchor at the station while still in college. Now...
View ArticleWeek of Dec. 2 Cable News Ratings: It’s Feast, Not Famine, for News Outlets...
This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of Dec. 2, 2024. News of Hunter Biden's pardon, plus the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the...
View ArticleHouston Reporter Courtney Fischer Leaving Local TV
Courtney Fischer has left ABC owned Houston station KTRK. Fischer has worked at the station since August 2015 and was the station's morning reporter. Houston media blogger Mike McGuff said Fischer is...
View ArticleMountain Dew to Return to the Super Bowl for the Seventh Time
PepsiCo brand Mountain Dew will return to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row. The soft drink brand is no stranger to the Big Game, as this marks Mountain Dew's seventh time as an advertiser....
View ArticleThe Creative Agencies to Watch in the Omnicom-IPG Merger
Industry insiders predict that Omnicom Group's takeover of Interpublic Group (IPG) will likely lead to the consolidation and elimination of legacy creative agency brands. Omnicom announced on Monday...
View ArticleHere Are the Ads That Made Creatives Jealous in 2024
Jealousy, when it comes to envying the great work of others, is not to be frowned upon. Instead, let's celebrate. ADWEEK's annual Jealous List isn't a sinful endeavor, but rather a joyous review of...
View ArticleWhat the Omnicom-IPG Mega-Merger Could Mean for Agency Talent and Clients
The recent announcement of Omnicom's acquisition of IPG got me thinking about my early days working for both holding companies. I started my career in media at BBDO, buying television. Back then, media...
View ArticleTrump Taps Former Phoenix Anchor Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Fox10 Phoenix anchor Kari Lake as the next Voice of America Director. "Kari was a beloved News Anchor in Arizona, which supported me by record margins, for...
View ArticleCNN to Join New Warner Bros. Discovery Division After Corporate Restructure
CNN will have a new home within Warner Bros. Discovery in 2025. The news network's parent company announced a corporate restructure that will create two new operating divisions next year. Global Linear...
View ArticleNo, You Haven’t Entered The Upside Down. Netflix Is Everywhere—Here’s Why
Scoops Ahoy's "U.S.S. Butterscotch" flavor chills in a Walmart freezer. Puma's website sells Squid Game uniforms. In New York City, Queen Charlotte leads a grand regency ball. No, you haven't entered...
View ArticleJoan Opens Berlin Office in its Second International Expansion
Independent agency Joan is extending its reach into the European mainland with the opening of an office in Berlin. It's the agency's second international expansion following the recent launch of Joan...
View ArticleThe Holding Companies Have Lost Their High Ground—Here Are Some Reasons Why
As much as the story has generated a lot of buzz, I find the news of Omnicom's acquisition of IPG to be unsurprising and part of the natural order. I am sad for the great agency legacies that will be...
View ArticleKari Lake Nominated by Donald Trump to Lead Voice of America
Kari Lake has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next director of Voice of America. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the former Arizona-based news anchor would oversee the federally...
View ArticleThe Future of AI in Marketing: A Creative Debate at Brandweek 2024
In this special episode of Marketing Vanguard recorded live at Brandweek 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, host Jenny Rooney moderates a thought-provoking debate between David Lee, chief creative officer at...
View ArticleIPG Mediabrands To Lay Off 103 Staffers
IPG Mediabrands plans to lay off 103 people on Jan. 2., according to a WARN notice filed in the state of California. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires companies with 100 or...
View ArticleHow Molson Coors Balances Tradition and Innovation in Marketing
In this episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton chats with Brad Feinberg, vp of media and consumer engagement for North America at Molson Coors. Brad shares how...
View ArticleHow Omnicom and IPG’s Data Assets Could Supercharge Its Creator Marketing...
Omnicom's acquisition of Interpublic Group could shake up the creator industry. The potential deal would consolidate resources, data, and technology across the holding companies, giving clients access...
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