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Amazon Quietly Began Scaling Back DEI Initiatives in December

The latest corporation to slash DEI initiatives is a big one–Amazon, the second-largest private employer in the U.S. The ecommerce giant quietly notified employees in a Dec. 16 memo from vice president of inclusive experiences and technology Candi Castleberry, obtained by Bloomberg, that it was “winding down outdated programs and materials” and “focusing on programs…The

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Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Is a Nostalgic, Musical Love Story

It’s a relatable moment: a family member offers unsolicited relationship advice during a holiday gathering that exposes a generational rift. Apple’s eighth annual Chinese New Year campaign underscores the universality of that experience, while arguing that leaving yourself open to love can be magical. Director Michael Gracey, known for the 2017 film The Greatest Showman,…It’s

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Rachel Maddow and Alex Wagner Lead MSNBC’s Coverage of Donald Trump’s First 100 Days

President-elect Donald Trump has big plans for the first 100 days of his administration–and so does MSNBC. With one week to go until Trump’s second inauguration, the network has unveiled an ambitious array of programming set to run from January to April. And much of it is aimed squarely at MSNBC’s core demo: progressive viewers…President-elect

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Hartford Meteorologist Says Talking About Climate Change Affecting LA Fires is ‘A Bridge Too Far”

Hartford meteorologist Ashley Baylor thinks now is not the time to talk about climate change as the underlying cause of the fires that burned through Los Angeles. Baylor is a meteorologist at WTNH in Hartford, Connecticut. She aired her views about when things are appropriate in a reply to an X post by meteorologist Chris…Hartford

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Creative Strategy Agency Valerie Launches With a Focus on Cultural Understanding

Ad industry veterans Kai Deveraux Lawson, Simeon Coker, and Tracey Busch saw the need for industry action when it comes to culture, one that could move needles rather than tick boxes. Enter Valerie, a woman-owned, Black-owned creative strategy agency and cultural consultancy, launching officially today to be a white-label partner for brands and agencies. The…Ad

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CeraVe Remixes Jingle to Get in on TikTok Joke

The jingle from CeraVe’s “Hey It’s Me” commercial has become meme fodder on social channels like TikTok–sometimes with an air of mockery. But instead of feeling embarrassed, the L’Oreal brand is getting in on the joke by remixing the tune with dozens of influencers. In the latest chapter of its “Moisturize Like a Derm” campaign,…The

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The Internet Has Thoughts About a KNBC Reporter’s Interview with Dennis Quaid

A KNBC reporter is taking internet heat for interviewing Dennis Quaid as he was getting out of the way of one of the approaching the LA area wildfires. Quaid was loading his car when KNBC’s Robert Kovacik stopped by for a roughly16 minute chat where he spoke of Quaid in the third person. Quaid was…A

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How Brands Should Prepare to Operate Under a Trump Presidency

In just one week, Donald Trump will be sworn in to serve his second term as president of the United States. Since Trump won the U.S. presidential election, media headlines have been dominated by how he won and why, his controversial cabinet picks, and what issues he will take on as soon as he enters…In

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TikTok’s US Hiring Slowed as Departures Increased in the Second Half of 2024

Top-ranking TikTok employees aren’t the only staff members heading toward the exit as the popular app’s potential U.S. ban draws near. During the second half of 2024, U.S. employee departures increased by 38% compared to the same time in 2023, according to figures from Live Data Technologies, an employment and job-change research provider. Jason Saltzman,…Top-ranking

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