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Marketers
What’s The Scoop On Häagen-Dazs’ Evolving Media Mix?
Practically everyone on Earth likes ice cream. (If you don’t, feel free to close this tab and reevaluate your tastes.) But for advertisers, reaching “practically everyone” is a challenge. It’s the classic “my customer is anyone with a mouth” conundrum. According to Rachel Jaiven, head of marketing at Häagen-Dazs, its audience is anyone who loves […]
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Agency Life
Anniversary Stories: LP Steele of POPLIFE Looks Back, and to the Future
Not every agency can say it grew out of a party, but that’s exactly where POPLIFE planted its roots 25 years ago when founder Aramis Lorie created a platform in Miami for emerging artists to perform. The platform took shape into nightlife venues bringing on Jake Jefferson, and soon the team evolved the mission into […]
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AI
Eight Ways Supernova PRIDE Put Inclusive Leadership Into Practice
At Supernova PRIDE, industry leaders turned the Cannes conversation on its head. From travel media to fandom to AI ethics, here are eight takeaways that prove inclusive innovation is good for culture—and business.
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Tech & AI
Q&A with Lowe’s CMO on the brand’s creator network, marketplace expansion and more
Editor’s Note: Home Improvement retail chain Lowe’s is pushing a large agenda forward. The retailer kicked off its “We’re Here to Help” campaign platform last month, promoting the retailer’s commitment to community revitalization; it plans to launch a marketplace to expand its assortment; plus, it debuted a creator network to improve its influencer measurement. Jennifer Wilson, senior vice […]
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Branding/Marketing
From Box Scores to Brand Love: How to Turn Sports Data Into Brand Love
On social media, statistics might inform, but storytelling creates connection. Smart communicators don’t stop at the data; they use it as a springboard to craft narratives that resonate, inspire and build brand affinity. Here’s how to approach it.
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AdExplainer
When Did Ad Tech Get So Obsessed With Outcomes, Anyway?
Talking about outcomes is practically a mandate, especially in the CTV space, where ad buyers and vendors alike are heavily invested in streaming television’s potential as a lower-funnel, performance-driving channel.
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Programming
Paramount’s Reason for Settling Trump Lawsuit
With news breaking overnight of Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement of President Trump’s “60 Minutes” lawsuit, the company couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room during its annual shareholder meeting Wednesday.
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B-to-B Events
Watch: The Brief, Live! June 2025 News and Trends Commentary
Event Marketer’s Rachel Boucher, head of content; Kait Shea, senior editor and manager-digital, and Juanita Chavarro Arias, managing editor, recap and provide commentary on some of the top experiential stories, ideas, and trends of the month. Think: Summer vibes, sponsorship irony, ballroom inspiration, global exhibitions, and more. New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe to The […]
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Crisis Management
Dum-Dums Doubles Down on Use of Artificial Dyes
Spangler Candy Company, parent company and maker of beloved lollipops Dum-Dums, in May doubled down on its use of artificial dyes in the colorful, flavorful confections. But when companies take a stand on food (or other) issues, especially in the context of the current administration’s fast-moving policymaking, being prepared and planning for how to respond to key stakeholders is essential.
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Trendwatch
Roc’s new campaign aims for deeper emotional bonds with shoppers
The CMO at Roc Skincare shares how a 10-person study validating its eye cream works as a marketing tool in tandem with its clinical studies. “Clinically proven” is a staple tagline for skincare brand Roc. The words are prominently display on its logo and thus all of its products. The brand claims that third-party […]
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