Sweetgreen preps in-house agency with new exec

The chain hired Thomas Wilder as its first executive creative director, overseeing advertising, online channels, store experiences and social media.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 16, 2021

Inspire Brands gets bespoke media strategy unit within Publicis Group

A shared approach focused on digital-first, data-driven strategies could enhance efficiency for the owner of Arby's, Dunkin' and Sonic Drive-In. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 12, 2021

Pinterest plots first advertiser summit, touting service as brand-safe shopping destination

Pinterest Presents arrives as the platform saw adoption of shopping ads jump sixfold around the holidays.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 9, 2021

WPP secures early access to TikTok ad products, creators in new global partnership

A sign of how agencies are realigning focus, the tie-up recognizes advertiser demand for digital content and diverse creator talent.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 2, 2021

Omnicom's patent-pending software ties earned media to sales

OmniearnedID intends to support a brand's entire marketing program, not just PR, and can help quantify the effect of influencer campaigns on sales.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 22, 2021

Coca-Cola kicks off massive agency review to 'fundamentally transform' its marketing

Promising a "complete redesign" of its agency models, the beverage giant is looking to optimize investments that totaled more than $4 billion in 2019.

By Chris Kelly • Dec. 10, 2020

ANA: Gender diversity in ad industry improves, while ethnic inclusion stalls

The percentage of female CMOs grew to 52% this year from 47% last year, while ethnic diversity changed little despite renewed calls for inclusion.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 18, 2020