Ciencias de la comunicación

CNN To Cut 6% of Workforce as It Pivots to Digital

CNN has announced that it will be shedding 6% of its staff as part of the network’s long-planned pivot from a linear to digital strategy. CNN chairman and CEO Mark Thompson announced the layoffs, which impacts roughly 200 people, on Thursday. While most of CNN’s on-air talent escaped the axe, the cuts are anticipated to…CNN […]

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Colle McVoy Appoints Obele Brown-West as President

Minneapolis agency Colle McVoy has found a new president in Obele Brown-West. The exec fills the position vacated by Jessica Henrichs, who was promoted from president to chief executive (CEO) after longtime CEO Christine Fruechte stepped down in October 2024. Brown-West has a vast and varied background in integrated communications, media, and technology. She was…Minneapolis

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Luiz Sanches Joins Kimberly-Clark in New CCO Role

Brazilian creative Luiz Sanches is joining Kimberly-Clark in a new creative role at the consumer goods company. As global chief creative and design officer, Sanches will oversee creative output and quality across all of the company’s brands in 175 markets, with an aim to drive emotional resonance. Kimberly-Clark owns brands including Huggies, Kleenex, and Cottonelle….Brazilian

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Ikea Revives Social Media Challenges That Went Viral a Decade Ago

Like many brands, Ikea is jumping on viral trends–but it’s about 10 years late to the party. The retail giant’s latest campaign promotes its revamped loyalty program, Ikea Family, which just launched in its home country of Sweden and is set to reach all of its markets by the end of this year. While a…Like

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Dentsu Hires IAB’s Jeffrey Bustos to Build Out Retail Media Measurement 

Dentsu has hired Jeffrey Bustos to build out the agency’s analytics practice for retail media. Bustos is joining as SVP of retail media analytics, a role that sits within customer experience agency Merkle, and is also part of Dentsu’s cross-agency retail media team. Dentsu’s retail media team is led by Brian Monahan, global client president…Dentsu

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Here’s How Much TikTok Has Dominated Short-Form Video

If short-form video is the future of social media, TikTok is months, if not years, ahead of the competition. Last year, U.S. TikTok users spent most of their time on the app (55%) watching content in the quick, attention-grabbing format, according to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower’s annual State of Mobile report for 2025. The…If

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Ulta Beauty CMO Michelle Crossan-Matos Is Leaving the Beaty Retailer

Michelle Crossan-Matos, chief marketing officer at Ulta Beauty, revealed in a LinkedIn post Wednesday that she is leaving the company. Crossan-Matos assumed the CMO role at Ulta Beauty in January 2023, responsible for brand building, consumer insight, creative, credit, ecommerce, guest services, member loyalty, public relations, store design, and UB Media, the company’s retail media…Michelle

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Kansas City ABC Station Adds Sixth Meteorologist to Weather Team

Brittany Foster has joined Kansas City ABC affiliate KMBC as a meteorologist. The station now has the city’s largest weather team with six meteorologists. “When it comes to keeping viewers safe, KMBC 9 First Alert Weather is committed to setting the standard,” said KMBC 9 First Alert chief meteorologist Bryan Busby. “Brittany boosts our ability…Brittany

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Anthropologie’s Secret to Retail Success With CMO Elizabeth Preis

Retail is no longer just about selling products–it’s about creating experiences that are relevant and resonate emotionally. In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Elizabeth Preis, global chief marketing officer at Anthropologie Group, to explore how Anthropologie has built lasting brand love, embraced digital discovery, and redefined customer…Retail

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