The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) has issued comprehensive guidance for media buyers and sellers to ensure their ad dollars don’t support misinformation as Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to play out not just in the physical world, but the digital one too. In recent days, Russia has not only amped up its military offense…Read More
Creative organization D&AD has U-turned on its decision to accept Russian entries to its 2022 awards. The nonprofit said last week that it would continue to welcome entries from the country, but promised to donate fees to the Art Directors Club of Ukraine. Now, it has decided to ban entries from Russia entirely as the…Read More
Whole Foods Market, known for its locally and ethically sourced products, plant-based assortment, and organic selections, is on a mission to be known for more than being a green grocer. After releasing its first Social Impact Report, Whole Foods CMO Sonya Gafsi Oblisk spoke about the supermarket’s purpose-driven ambitions, the importance of prioritizing social impact…Read More
Pearpop CMO Alex Morrison and creator duo TheClassiiics join David Griner and guest co-host Emmy Liederman to discuss the creator economy, some of the added challenges that influencers of color face, and how companies like pearpop are working to make influencer marketing a more equitable space. Stream the new episode below, listen and subscribe on…Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its 2020 annual traffic crash data, showing that 2020 had the highest number of fatalities since 2007. In 45% of fatal crashes, the drivers of passenger vehicles were engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors: speeding, alcohol impairment, or not wearing a seat belt. These activities require action and decision by the driver — to drink, forgo a seatbelt, or put their foot on the pedal. If you ever wanted a good reason to expedite the introduction of autonomous vehicles, this is pretty much it. …
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This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates, follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. The Urban Transport Group is calling for a new national framework to give local transport authorities the option to regulate key aspects of micromobility services in line with their individual needs and circumstances. In a new report, the network of the UK’s major city region transport authorities says new powers could give them the option of regulating the number of escooter operators, the…
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Twitter unveiled its third annual Twitter Trends report Monday, presenting an analysis of billions of tweets from 2019 through 2021 and uncovering the three biggest movements in conversation on its platform: The Great Restoration, Fan-Built Worlds and Finance Goes Social. The social network said in the introduction to the 2022 Twitter Trends Report, “There are…Read More
Lifestyle icon and entrepreneur Martha Stewart has built a global media and brand empire of products that espouse good living, from home and entertaining to beauty and wellness. The open secret to Martha’s unrivaled success has always been her willingness to explore the new and the next. Stewart joined Adweek’s Challenger Brands Summit for a…Read More
Pressure to conform in today’s world can be stifling. For some creatives, that only fuels the desire to create more authentic spaces. In the spirit of embracing all that makes us unique, Gap is launching a campaign called “Spring.” Ideated by Len Peltier, Gap’s global creative director, and shot by fashion photographer Zoey Grossman, the…Read More
T.J. Adeshola and Sarah Rosen were elevated to new roles at Twitter Monday. Adeshola was named head of global content partnerships, succeeding Jennifer Prince, who left the social network last November to become the first-ever chief commercial officer for the National Football League’s Los Angeles Rams. He has been with the company for 10 years,…Read More
