Mass shooting victims call Congress to demand gun safety legislationFebruary 14, for many people, was Valentine’s Day. For the families of the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, it was the anniversary of the most devastating day of their lives. That’s why on the… Feb 15 24February 15, 2024Article at PR Week
Edelman appoints Taj Reid as US chief creative officerHe will be responsible for uniting creative teams across design, digital experience and creative while maintaining his position as global chief experience officer. Edelman has appointed Taj Reid as U.S. chief creative officer, effective as of early… Dec 14 23December 14, 2023Article at PR Week
The PR Week: 11.30.2023 - Sabrina Sanchez, CampaignThe very special guest on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast is none other than Sabrina Sanchez, creative editor of Campaign. The former PRWeek reporter talks about the 2023 Spotify Wrapped program, the AdColor event in Los Angeles and other… Nov 29 23November 29, 2023Article at PR Week
Spotify Wrapped 2023 celebrates real moments with real musicSpotify’s annual year-end recap campaign expands on personalized listening habits and drops easter eggs around the world. Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign is back, and this year, the theme is The Real, The Realer and The Realest. At a Tuesday press… Nov 29 23November 29, 2023Article at PR Week
Giving Tuesday: Willow and Project Sweet Peas donate care packages to NICU parentsIt’s the season of giving, and femtech company Willow has partnered with nonprofit Project Sweet Peas on an initiative to support parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies on Giving Tuesday. On November 28, for every purchase of a Willow Go… Nov 22 23November 22, 2023Article at PR Week
Brands tackle food insecurity, cozy getaways and more in Thanksgiving campaignsHappy turkey day! Gobble, gobble! Food fest season is here, as Thanksgiving brings families together at dinner tables across the U.S. This year, as brands lean into the excitement of cooking one’s best dishes, setting out one’s best china and… Nov 17 23November 17, 2023Article at PR Week
‘DE&I is not just about race’: Calls to reframe and refocus DE&I at AdColorSpeakers at the annual diversity and inclusion-focused conference urged businesses to educate themselves about DE&I, refocus it and tie it to business goals. “When people think about DE&I, they automatically think about [it] being Black and white,… Nov 15 23November 15, 2023Article at PR Week
‘AI has no moral obligation’: Industry calls for DE&I to be part of AI trainingSpeakers at the 2023 AdColor conference address the flaws of AI training. “AI is not human. It has no moral obligation in any capacity. We have the obligation.” That was a reminder from Karina Wilsher, partner and global CEO at Anomaly, during a… Nov 14 23November 14, 2023Article at PR Week
Gun manufacturers target children in firearm ads, report findsA report from nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise found that firearm manufacturers have marketed their products to youth, including R-rated content that promotes the use of military-style semi-automatic weapons. Gun manufacturers, including American… Oct 24 23October 24, 2023Article at PR Week
Gun violence prevention organizations call on ad industry for supportIn two separate panels, leaders from The Brady Center and Sandy Hook Promise shared with the ad industry how they can play a role in the fight against gun violence. Alongside the usual panels about first-party data, AI and purpose, the gun violence… Oct 23 23October 23, 2023Article at PR Week
Publicis makes in-office attendance mandatory on Mondays and eliminates consecutive remote work daysCEO Arthur Sadoun tells staff in internal video that remote work has “sometimes stunted creativity” as he institutes strict return-to-office policy. PARIS: All Publicis Groupe employees globally will be required to return to the office three days a… Oct 03 23October 03, 2023Article at PR Week
Jody Friedericks joins 160over90 as global executive creative directorFriedericks will lead the agency’s global creative team and assist with new business. NEW YORK: 160over90 has hired Jody Friedericks as global executive creative director, effective on Monday. She joins the newly created role to lead creative for… Sep 18 23September 18, 2023Article at PR Week
PSA: To prevent wildfires, channel you inner Smokey BearSmokey Bear is back. On Wednesday, the Ad Council teamed up with the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service to revive their iconic mascot in a wildfire prevention campaign. Created by FCB, the… Sep 13 23September 13, 2023Article at PR Week
Industry leaders reflect on 9/11Twenty-two years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, ad execs recall defining moments of leadership. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, New York City streets bustled with the usual clamor of rush hour commute. Corporate employees… Sep 11 23September 11, 2023Article at PR Week
As the 2023 NFL season begins, brands line up for kick offAdvertisers are leaning heavily into humor and stardom as fans tune in to the start of the season. It’s that time of year again: the air is cooler, the leaves are changing color and fresh turf has been rolled onto football fields nationwide. As the… Sep 06 23September 06, 2023Article at PR Week
X resumes hiring for brand partnership rolesX, the company formerly known as Twitter, has resumed hiring for brand partnerships roles in its latest bid to bring advertisers back to the platform. According to recent LinkedIn posts from employees, spotted by Campaign US, X has opened numerous… Aug 28 23August 28, 2023Article at PR Week
Intimina says ‘Say Period’ with a new menstruation guide for parentsThe campaign comes as Florida passed a law restricting sexual education in schools in July. As children across the country return to school, certain educational subjects continue to be attacked by conservative lawmakers. On July 1, Florida House Bill… Aug 09 23August 09, 2023Article at PR Week
How brands are kicking off the Women’s World CupFrom FanDuel to Budweiser, brands are drumming up excitement as the Women’s World Cup gets underway. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off this week in Australia and New Zealand as the first co-hosted Women's World Cup. The games began this week… Jul 21 23July 21, 2023Article at PR Week
Stagwell acquires experiential design firm TinselTinsel will join Stagwell’s Constellation Network of agencies. NEW YORK: Stagwell has acquired experiential marketing and design studio Tinsel Experiential Design, it said on Tuesday. The women-led firm, which specializes in immersive and… Jul 18 23July 18, 2023Article at PR Week
Cannes Lions 2023: Judges must raise the standard on purpose work, creatives sayPurpose work will still be prominent this year, but it needs more scrutiny in the judging room, creatives agree. As the world recovers from a pandemic and faces civil unrest and widespread environmental and mental health crises, advertising creative… Jun 06 23June 06, 2023Article at PR Week