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CBX’s Rick Barrack Doesn’t Just Collect Corvettes—He’s Also a Master Judge

The night before his 16th birthday, Rick Barrack camped out at the DMV in Louisville, Ky., to get his driver's license first thing in the morning. The eagerness to get behind the wheel of his prized...

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Measurement Companies Are Making ‘Big Data’ Moves Ahead of NewFronts and...

Measurement companies are looking to measure up ahead of the upfront season, with Nielsen making "big data" announcements and the Joint Industry Committee (JIC) certifying Comscore and VideoAmp. To...

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How Women’s Sports Bars Are Bringing Fans and Brands to March Madness

The Caitlin Clark effect is getting an assist from bars committed to women's sports as March Madness hustles into Final Four weekend. But reaching this point meant overcoming long odds. A year ago,...

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Papa Johns CMO Wants to Win Over Gen Z With Big Boi and a Grammatically...

A few years ago, the London tabloid Daily Mirror published the results of a study that found that 4 in 10 people don't know how to use basic grammar. According to a 2019 survey from Grammarly, 64% of...

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How Hodinkee’s Big Bet on a Watch Business Backfired

When watch enthusiast website Hodinkee acquired used-watch marketplace Crown & Caliber in February 2021 after raising $40 million, the merger made perfect sense on paper. Hodinkee had a loyal...

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DTC Brand Mad Rabbit Readies Platform Pivot as Risk of TikTok Ban Looms

Tattoo aftercare brand Mad Rabbit saw quick and early success on TikTok. But with the platform's future in potential flux, the strategy is shifting. The direct-to-consumer brand has nearly 600,000...

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Why CeraVe, Velveeta and Bottega Veneta Are Putting the Paparazzi on Speed Dial

While some A-listers shirk the paparazzi, others accept that the press pack are part and parcel of show business. Some celebrities even stage their own photoshoots, inviting photographers to capture...

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Social Media Week Preview: Duolingo’s Masterminded Social Listening Tactics

Katherine Chan is Duolingo's global head of social media, responsible for the outrageous social media stunts that make Duolingo a household name, and build brand affinity for its mischievous green owl...

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McDonald’s Fuels Celebrity Gossip With a Contract for Nugget Sharing

Food sharing etiquette can be a challenge for couples and friends alike. McDonald's U.K. and agency Leo Burnett are playing up that drama by introducing a "Pre-Nug Agreement" for sharing nuggets...

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TechMagic Podcast: April Fools and AI

In this episode, host Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler discuss their favorite April Fools' Day pranks in tech. Hackl shares an April Fool's from Gary Marcus about an OpenAI sneak peek. More in AI...

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AI Data Center Demand Is Grossly Underestimated. Takeaways From Gen AI Leaders

Tech industry leaders from Google, Salesforce, Adobe, Anthropic, CoreWeave and Amazon Web Services met at Bloomberg Intelligence's annual AI summit at Bloomberg's New York headquarters to discuss...

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The Rise and Remit of the Chief Brand Officer

There's a new chief in town: the chief brand officer (CBO). Does this mean the CMO role is becoming obsolete? Not at all. It simply means many companies are recognizing the shifting landscape of...

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Potty Humor: Scott Debuts a Cheeky Short Film About a Bathroom Nightmare

This thriller-inspired mini-movie from Scott bathroom tissue could've been called "Potty Nightmares: Number 2." Alas, it's not--decide for yourself if that's a missed opportunity. The brand, continuing...

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Why Tito’s, Southwest and Jack Daniel’s Keep Going Back to Willie Nelson’s...

From the main stage at Willie Nelson's annual music festival, North Carolinian folk singer and songwriter Lou Hazel asked the small audience gathered for his early set: "How's everybody doing?" A...

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Hennessy’s Absurd, Stylish Films Shake Off Stiff Brand Perceptions

While people tend to drink cognac neat or on the rocks, Hennessy wants to shake things up with a playful and stylish campaign that shows the spirit's versatility. "Made for More" is the debut work for...

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AMC Networks’ New Walking Dead Spinoff and Upfront Pitch Feed Into Doggone...

The new The Walking Dead spinoff is going to the dogs, and AMC Networks wouldn't have it any other way. Ahead of its in-person upfront event slated for April 10 at Chelsea Factory in New York, AMC...

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Xbox ‘Field Trips’ Open Up Learning Opportunities Through Gaming

Though sometimes derided as mindless entertainment, video games have deeper potential; in fact, some of the most recognizable games of all time are learning-based. As gaming evolves, so does the...

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Scripps Upfront Pitch Deck Showcases Caitlin Clark WNBA Games, ION Rebrand

The E.W. Scripps Company wants to flip the script on how advertisers see it this upfront season, and it's doing so with a little help from Caitlin Clark. With upcoming opportunities around Caitlin...

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Coca-Cola and Marvel’s Latest Collab Uses AR to Entice Comic Fans

Coca-Cola is using augmented reality to enhance its latest collaboration with Disney, allowing consumers to unlock digital collectibles by scanning limited-edition packaging featuring illustrations of...

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Adweek Podcast: Design Justice Can Help Brands Create More Considerate,...

Over the past year, the ad industry has witnessed a deprioritizing of DEI initiatives through a series of events: CMOs are back to focusing on hard-hitting business goals, brands are hesitant to use...

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