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The Biggest AI Ad Snafus of 2024 So Far

This article was originally published in August, and has since been updated with new information. Brands promoting ads featuring artificial intelligence, and tech capabilities at large, are not reading the room. Major brands such as Levi’s and Toys R Us have eagerly experimented with AI in their marketing efforts. Tech giants like Google and Apple…This […]

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Sugar23 and Fifth Season Create New Brand-Focused TV and Film Studio

Today, management and production company Sugar23 and Fifth Season, the production and distribution company behind shows like Apple TV+’s Severance, announced a new film and TV studio that aims to co-finance over $100 million in production with brand partners over the next three years. The two companies will work closely with brands to create stories…Today,

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Alan Sillence to Retire from KIMA in Yakima After 31 Years

Longtime sports director Alan Sillence is retiring from Yakima, Washington CBS affiliate KIMA after 31 years. “Thirty years ago I never would have believed I’d still be here, but it definitely grew on me,” Sillence told the Yakima Herald-Republic. “I’ve run into a lot of people who say the same thing.” He joined the station…Longtime

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Social Media Speculates After WRC Anchor Leon Harris Stumbles Through Newscast

WRC anchor Leon Harris is making news after leaving the Washington, D.C., NBC-owned station’s Thanksgiving night broadcast early. A clip posted to X showed Harris stumbling through scripts and speaking incoherently during the first seven minutes of the newscast. A quick check of tveyes showed the station went to an extended commercial break at around…WRC

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What’s Next for Disney+’s Ad Tier and Clarity on Bob Iger’s ‘Hot Mic’ Moment

It’s been a busy year for Disney Advertising and the company’s streaming platforms. In 2024, Disney saw 40% of its total upfront dollars earmarked for streaming and digital offerings, and it has taken steps throughout the year to bolster that side of the business, including now working with nearly 40 demand-side platforms, making investments in…It’s

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Oscar Mayer Brings Back the ‘Bologna Song’ With Rewards for Fans Who Sing Along

Oscar Mayer’s “Bologna Song” is one of the most iconic advertising jingles, inspiring everyone from “Weird Al” Yankovic to Homer Simpson to sing their own versions. The Kraft Heinz brand is celebrating the tune’s 50th anniversary with a nostalgic campaign that turns singing into a form of payment. Created by agencies Johannes Leonardo and The…Oscar

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Corporate Silence on DEI Will Grow Louder Under Trump 2.0

From business tariffs to regulatory overhauls and anti-immigration policies, the cloud of Donald Trump’s second presidency looms large over U.S. and global businesses. One department has already been weathering a public storm under atmospheric pressure from conservative activists: corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At Adcolor’s annual conference in Los Angeles last month, members of…From

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Tastemade Cooks Up a Recipe App to Engage Its 100,000 Subscribers

The independent food publisher Tastemade launched its first recipe app, Tastemade Cooking, in mid-November to deepen engagement among Tastemade+ subscribers and capitalize on the culinary fervor surrounding Thanksgiving. The app is technically the second in the Tastemade universe–the first, called Tastemade, is designed for streaming Tastemade video–and it aims to add value to a Tastemade+…The

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3 Reasons Why Pmax Ads Show Up In Shoddy Places

As marketers know only too well, there are trade-offs with everything. And in the era of set-it-and-forget-it tools, that trade-off is one of spend efficiency for ads sometimes showing up in questionable environments. Despite grumbles, a lot of marketers have accepted that trade-off. But with AI fuelled made for advertising sites springing up, the phenomenon…As

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