Cannes Lions simplifies awards structure and Publicis returns

Cannes Lions is reducing costs and simplifying its awards structure amid ongoing questions around the event's importance to the advertising industry. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 14, 2017

Discovery Channel show urges viewers to build a shelter and skip its ad

The campaign for new series "Bushcraft Build-Off" includes a digital ad with the option to add branches to a lean-to and skip the rest of the spot. 

By Chantal Tode • Nov. 14, 2017

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Disney's streaming service will offer original programming for popular franchises

The shows will include a live-action "Star Wars" series and new offerings from Marvel, along with spin-offs of "High School Musical" and Pixar's "Monsters, Inc."

By David Kirkpatrick , Chantal Tode • Nov. 13, 2017

After eating $40M loss, Snap tries to shed excess Spectacles overseas

The company's first hardware initiative has created a financial headache, with hundreds of thousands of unsold units Snap is now planning to sell in the U.K. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 13, 2017

Mountain Dew sits new brand mascot down for a contentious interview

ESPN's Kenny Mayne talked with both Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Dewey Ryder for a chat the driver and journalist agreed is one of the worst they've been through. 

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 13, 2017

Taco Bell's 'steal a taco' World Series promotion loses sizzle

Sense360 found that while the promotion drove a 12% lift in store visits overall, the increase was down 17% year-over-year.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 10, 2017

H&M teases fantasy-themed holiday short film starring Nicki Minaj

Jesse Williams and John Turturro round out the cast, pointing to the brand's growing focus on Hollywood-caliber talent in its content marketing.  

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 10, 2017

Pampers supports the 'Littlest Fighters' with social media, interactive OOH push

The P&G brand partnered with nonprofit March of Dimes for a campaign around premature birth awareness that touches on a number of marketing channels.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 9, 2017

EMarketer: 70% of US adults 'second-screen' while watching TV

Second-screen content is often unrelated to the program being viewed. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 8, 2017

NBA gives fans court-side view with VR content deal

The partnership with Intel and Turner Sports will debut with the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. 

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 8, 2017

Sheraton Hotels partners with Showtime for digital content series

The videos offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at programs like "Shameless," "Billions" and "Homeland."

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 7, 2017

Marketers underserve parents with their YouTube holiday strategies

A new study found the group spends 61% more on online shopping than non-parents, but advertisers don't adjust their budgets accordingly. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 7, 2017

Forrester: Chief growth officers will replace CMOs

The research firm predicts marketing chiefs next year will need to figure out how to leverage digital assistants and do more with flat or smaller budgets. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 7, 2017

Bud Light drives 20% completion rates for branded in-stream video

The brewer is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technology for an engagement boost on relevant, brand-safe publisher sites.

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 7, 2017

Report: Snap ramps up ad tech with Metamarkets acquisition

Sources told TechCrunch the Snapchat owner bought the programmatic ad platform for under $100 million to beef up its in-house ad team.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 6, 2017

Carl's Jr. and Hardees prod rivals' menu offerings in latest campaign

The "taco randomizer," part of an ongoing effort, mixes the same four ingredients into different meals in what appears to be a dig at Taco Bell.

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 6, 2017

P&G celebrates athlete moms in powerful Winter Olympics short

Released ahead of the opening ceremony in PyeongChang, "Love Over Bias" showcases real parents who supported their children's dreams in the face of prejudice. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 3, 2017

Campaign Trail: Maroon 5 tunes in UGC; Febreze sniffs out Bad Moms; Ben & Jerry's tasty take on AR

The brands focus on audience participation by encouraging consumers to appear in a music video, be naughty during the holidays and catch virtual marshmallows.

By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Nov. 3, 2017

Despite a stellar Q3, 2 forces could clip Facebook's future results

Ad revenues jumped 49% in Q3 — ​beating analysts' expectations — but increased security spending and decelerating ad revenue growth will be areas to keep an eye on.

By David Kirkpatrick , Chantal Tode • Nov. 2, 2017

Burger King gives brand mascot a clean shave in honor of 'Movember'

Fans on social media are being encouraged to share their own whisker-growing journeys through a #kingstachechallenge hashtag.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 2, 2017

WPP's growth expectations drop to zero

The company said agencies are holding their own against consultancies becoming active in the advertising and marketing space.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 1, 2017

Adblock Plus outsmarts Facebook ... again

A new cat-and-mouse game between the social media giant and the software firm shows the latter has successfully filtered ads out of News Feed and Watch since September.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 1, 2017

YouTube TV's dedicated app arrives for smart TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices

Previously only available through mobile, desktop and casting options, Google's live TV service gets its first standalone version for smart TVs. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 31, 2017

NBCUniversal sees healthy ad sales for Winter Olympics, Super Bowl

The network is still adjusting its strategy to account for the growth in viewing on digital platforms, which watered down ratings during the Summer Games last year. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 31, 2017

DoubleTree took its signature warm cookies on tour — and drove nearly 400K social impressions

VP of Global Brand Marketing Stuart Foster dishes on how the hotel chain's multichannel strategy is taking the tasty service to new heights. 

By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2017