Stanley Cups, Charli XCX's Apple dance, Duolingo's "unhinged" green owl mascot, and being "very demure, very mindful." Some things are simply synonymous with TikTok, including the brands that have used the platform to boost themselves into the stratosphere via paid and native content. From January 19, TikTok will be banned in the U.S. after the...
Hours after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. as of Sunday, the platform's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, posted his response in video form, going out of his way to praise President-elect Donald Trump. "On behalf of everyone at TikTok and all our users across the country, I want to...
On Friday (Jan. 17), the Supreme Court upheld a law that will see TikTok banned in the U.S. on Sunday (Jan. 19). The decision leaves creators searching for other platforms to reach their audiences. For creators like Gigi Robinson, TikTok's silence on how to prepare for a ban has left them feeling uninformed. Robinson said...
Things are looking positive in the digital advertising world. This week, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released its 2025 Outlook report, which digs into ad spending trends for the new year. The report is based on a survey of buyers at brands and agencies to better understand their growth strategies, anticipated spend by channel, and...
As advertisers brace for a U.S. without TikTok., Meta's cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPMs) are showing signs of both increased competition and expanded ad inventory, according to three sources. The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban today, a decision that could reshape the global social media landscape. Its removal from the U.S. market puts billions in ad dollars...
Baby animals are cute crowd-pleasers--and doesn't Budweiser know it. The Anheuser-Busch's (AB InBev)-owned beer brand has just unveiled its Super Bowl 59 ad teaser, "Something 'Big' Is Coming," and the star of the show looks to be a sharp-eared Clydesdale foal. The 15-second video shows Clydesdale horses geared up and ready to leave the brewery...
Happy Friday to all who celebrate. In this week's edition of stories we didn't post for one reason or another, we see a ton of movement between and away from stations. And, in a local TV support trifecta, Wisconsin Public Radio looks at the impact the Allen Media layoffs had no the local community. Variety...
The Supreme Court Friday upheld the law banning TikTok in the U.S. as of Jan. 19, dealing a major blow to the platform's 170 million American users and the businesses that rely on it for marketing and commerce. The decision marks a significant escalation in the government's efforts to curb Chinese-owned tech companies, leaving brands,...
AT&T had no shortage of sports sponsorships it could've used to debut its new consumer guarantee, but the College Football Playoff offered the strongest kickoff its marketers could ask for. On January 9, during Notre Dame's win over Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl, the company used its sports marketing strategy...
The local community is showing its support for the Colorado reporter who was allegedly attacked by a man yelling about this being "Trump's America now." About 15 people showed up at the Mesa County Justice Center for KKCO-KGJT reporter Ja'Ronn Alex who was allegedly attacked by Patrick Egan. Egan was charged with second degree assault,...
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, step into the heart of Chiefs Kingdom with Lara Krug, the Kansas City Chiefs' first-ever chief marketing officer, as she redefines what it means to build an iconic NFL brand. Riding the momentum of Super Bowl victories and growing global influence, Lara is spearheading initiatives that...
VML has named Eric Campbell CEO of North America, a new position at the agency. Campbell will over see all of VML's North American offices while continuing in his role as global chief client officer. He will report to VML global CEO, Jon Cook. The agency said the dual role will bring a unified approach...
Mondelez International's Nutter Butter went viral with a disturbing, surreal crime scene of smeared peanut butter and broken cookies. Language-learning app Duolingo's green owl twerked for millions of followers and flirted with pop star Dua Lipa. Mars pet food brand Sheba pitted cats against each other in a race to lick gravy. All of these...
If you have a heart condition or any other issue that puts you at medical risk in the event that a stranger suddenly screams in your face, then it's best to stay far away from German Doner Kebab (GDK)'s chaotic new ads. Running on Facebook and Instagram in parts of the U.S. (including cities in...
The sports media company Overtime plans to expand its slate of athlete talk shows in the coming months, growing its current roster of four series to as many as 10, according to chief executive Dan Porter. "By September, we will most likely double the size of the network and invest millions of dollars in this,"...
For the past nine months, Rocket Companies, along with creative agency of record Mirimar, and design agency Otherway, has been studying brands like Nike, Apple, and Airbnb to inform the direction of its rebrand. This week, the fintech company--which houses mortgage, real estate, and financial services brands-- debuted its new logo, wordmark, and color palette....
TikTok has told advertisers that it will automatically pause ad campaigns in the U.S. starting January 19, three agency executives told ADWEEK. TikTok will likely be banned in the U.S. on that date, unless it gets a last-minute reprieve. However, historical data, campaign performance reports, and creative assets will remain accessible, according to Shuree Jones,...
As discussions about a U.S. TikTok ban continue, with President-elect Trump reportedly considering an executive order to extend the case, creators are migrating to other platforms like Triller and RedNote. Triller is trying to poach TikTokers with new tools. Chinese-owned RedNote has popped up seemingly overnight. And Snap launched an ad campaign highlighting why creators...
Silencio, maestro. Oscar-nominated auteur David Lynch died Thursday at 78 years old. His family confirmed his passing in a Facebook post, writing: "There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us. But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'" In an interview...
A 29-year-old man is facing charges in connection to the death of former WOIO reporter Bill Safos. The reporter for the Cleveland CBS affiliate died from his injuries after being hit by a vehicle on December 11, 2024 in Lakewood, Ohio. Zachary Saliba has been charged with felony aggravated vehicular homicide. Lakewood police said Safos...
