The first round of the National Hockey League’s) 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs is nearly in the books, and the league shared details on related activations by more than two-dozen partners in Canada and the U.S. Strong viewership numbers continued through the first week of the opening round, as the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs are averaging…Read More
Ai-Da sits behind a desk, paintbrush in hand. She looks up at the person posing for her, and then back down as she dabs another blob of paint onto the canvas. A lifelike portrait is taking shape. If you didn’t know a robot produced it, this portrait could pass as the work of a human artist. Ai-Da is touted as the “first robot to paint like an artist”, and an exhibition of her work called Leaping into the Metaverse opened at the Venice Biennale. Ai-Da produces portraits of sitting subjects using a robotic hand attached to her lifelike feminine figure.…
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In 2019, U.K. subscription publisher The Economist released its daily news podcast, The Intelligence, three years after its first pursuit into audio. The goal of that audio push has been to drive ad revenue and–ultimately–subscribers. Today, the podcast has fetched 400 million downloads since its start–and an average of 350,000 listeners tune in to each…Read More
Tampa-based copywriter Dayna Singh is committed to using her platform to encourage societal shifts on a global level. “The work we do ultimately shapes culture–and I wanted to use this platform for good,” she said to Adweek for the AAPI Creative Spotlight, made in partnership with Asians in Advertising. She continued, “I wanted people of…Read More
Today, Google unveiled a new ads experience at its consumer keynote where users will have complete control of what ad content they want to see more of. While last month’s update to the tech giant’s Ad Settings allowed users to control the volume on all ad content, now users can indicate which specific brands they…Read More
Next week, and later this fall, Hostess Brands plans to introduce new commercials under its “Live Your Mostess” campaign–a one-year-old national marketing push meant to celebrate moments of everyday joy. But the ebullience won’t be shared by all. And that, too, is by design. In April, the maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos…Read More
The Columbus, Ohio, outpost of Two Men and a Truck resembles most any family-owned moving and storage franchise. Ensconced on an industrial lot north of downtown, the company does business out of a metal warehouse. Brawny moving guys in matching gray T-shirts come and go. And on the lot outside, there’s a fleet of 40…Read More
Last year, activist and influencer Angelina Moles spoke out about the “fat face” TikTok filter. “What it would do is give you a double chin and big cheeks. Basically, your face would look like mine,” said Moles, who is a self-proclaimed fat activist. “It was just making a mockery out of fat people.” Moles, who…Read More
If you’re searching for a new job or switching careers, a good CV will really make or break your application. After all, it represents a snapshot of your professional life. But how do you make sure that you’re putting your best foot forward? The general consensus around CVs is constantly changing. From gimmick CVs printed on donut boxes to wacky application videos, hiring managers have pretty much seen it all. Our advice is to ditch the stunts and spend time crafting an attractive resume that’s clear, easy to read, and confidently showcases your skills and abilities. It doesn’t hurt if…
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In the context of work, the digital divide has become less about access to devices and connectivity and more about skills and mindset. Many experienced professionals have never learned more than the rudimentary basics of email, web search and Microsoft Office. Instead, they lean hard on nearby colleagues or the IT helpdesk when things go wrong. By contrast, young people have already demonstrated a competitive edge in the virtual workplace. They come equipped with a more intuitive grasp of digital technology and the initiative to troubleshoot problems via YouTube tutorials, social media, and subreddits. As a generation, they’re also bigger…
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