Here’s the Roundup for the Week Ending October 11
Happy Friday to all who celebrate. In this week's roundup of stories we didn't post for one reason or another, we see the usual to and fro of local talent. We also see that an Atlanta artist is paying...
View ArticleShutterfly Wants to Banish Generic, Throwaway Gifts This Holiday Season
No one wants the pre-wrapped fragrance set from Walgreens, the tabletop fireplace, the oversized chocolate fountain, any "talking" wall plaque or novelty necktie-and yet those gifts, or "gifts," arrive...
View ArticleTips from NCM, verb., and Pinterest On Avoiding the ‘Sea of Sameness’ In...
Successful experiential marketing has become more than just hosting a one-time pop-up event or providing guests with a photo opportunity. In "Immersive Brand Moments: Designing Experiences That...
View ArticlePachinko Producer Explains Why Diverse Stories Are Breaking Out in Streaming
For producer Theresa Kang, everything comes down to perspective. Kang, the CEO of Blue Marble Pictures, was born in the United States, but her sister and parents were immigrants born in South Korea,...
View ArticleG/O Media Is Suing Paste Media a Year After Selling It Jezebel
The digital media firm G/O Media filed a lawsuit in Delaware court last month against Paste Media, according to public records obtained by ADWEEK. The lawsuit alleges that Paste Media breached the...
View ArticleCNN and Fox News Announce Harris and Trump Town Halls
With another presidential debate looking increasingly unlikely, the cable news networks have pivoted to another format they know well--town halls. On Friday, CNN and Fox News both announced separate...
View ArticleA Deeper Dive Into the 2023-2024 Season Ratings
As we settle into the 2024-2025 broadcast season, TVNewser is taking a last look back at some of the lesser-told narratives of 2023-2024 broadcast season. We're focusing on time periods and networks...
View ArticleThe Cost of Cultural Ignorance: How Brands Can Get It Right
In the unfolding narrative of advertising's cultural missteps, the recent Heinz ad controversy serves as a poignant reminder of the shadows cast by history. These ads resonate with the undertones of...
View ArticleInside Condé Nast’s Gaza War
Conde Nast's high-profile head of diversity, Yashica Olden, quietly stepped down in June amid bitter internal tensions over alleged antisemitism and divisive arguments about the war in Gaza. (Semafor)
View ArticleCondé Nast Says It Has Reached Deal With New Yorker Union Amid Strike Threat
It seems that The New Yorker Festival may be picket-free this year. The magazine's union and management at Conde Nast reached a new tentative three-year agreement, the company's human resources...
View ArticleA Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
Governments often chafe at the presence of a free press. The reason is simple: A robust and independent news media keeps a sharp eye on government and, when necessary, exposes abuse of power,...
View ArticleFox, NBCUniversal Cut Deal to Bring 2025 Super Bowl to Telemundo
In an unusual arrangement, Fox and NBCUniversal cut a deal (with the full blessing and support of the National Football League) to have Telemundo produce its own broadcast of Super Bowl LIX next...
View ArticleX Drops Unilever From ‘Advertiser Boycott’ Lawsuit
X (formerly Twitter) dismissed Unilever from its ongoing lawsuit against advertisers, which accuses several brands of conducting an "illegal boycott" of its business. (ADWEEK) London-based Unilever...
View ArticleNBCU Olympics Ad-Sales Chief Dan Lovinger to Exit in Restructuring
Dan Lovinger, who supervised an increasingly complex Olympic Games ad-sales effort for NBCUniversal and delivered what is believed to be a record level of Madison Avenue sponsorship for the recent 2024...
View ArticleAmericans’ Trust in Media Remains at Trend Low
Americans continue to register record-low trust in the mass media, with 31% expressing a "great deal" or "fair amount" of confidence in the media to report the news "fully, accurately, and fairly,"...
View ArticleFox News’ Bret Baier to Interview Vice President Kamala Harris
Fox News announced Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris would sit down for an interview with its chief political anchor, Bret Baier, Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. ET. (TVNewser) It will be her...
View ArticleWCVB Anchor Doug Meehan Recovering After Being Rushed to Hospital
WCVB anchor Doug Meehan was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after hosting an event at Gillette Stadium. Meehan posted a video to TikTok telling viewers, he was at a "beautiful event" in Gillette...
View ArticleFormer WLWT Anchor Jerry Springer to be Remembered with Mural in Cincinnati
The memory of former WLWT anchor and nationally syndicated talk show host Jerry Springer will be honored in Cincinnati with a mural set to be unveiled this weekend. The mural will be located at Harkavy...
View ArticleMeta Can’t Escape States’ Claims That It Hooked Kids on Platforms
Meta must face a lawsuit by dozens of state attorneys general alleging that it knowingly contributed to a youth mental health crisis by getting kids hooked on social media. (Bloomberg) Oakland,...
View ArticleAmazon Scores Highest Monthly Growth Among Streamers Thanks to Thursday Night...
The kickoff of the National Football League season was readily apparent in Nielsen's September Gauge report, with broadcast TV seeing a slight viewership bump, and streaming services with exclusive NFL...
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