For more than two decades, Suzi Watford has been using an extraordinary ability not often found in the news industry: sparking new ideas that turn into revenue-driving realities. After spending close to seven years working at News U.K. with roles in partnerships, sales and marketing, Watford joined The Wall Street Journal as CMO back in…Read More
The English Premier League and NBCUniversal are extending their relationship, announcing a six-year rights renewal in the United States, keeping the company as the exclusive home of all 380 soccer matches every season through 2028. NBC Sports Group held on to the U.S. package after a heated bidding war between several other top media companies,…Read More
R/GA has promoted Fabiano Coura to president of the Americas to oversee regional offices across the U.S. and LATAM. Coura will help guide the expansion and growth of R/GA in the Americas and will work with global chief executive officer Sean Lyons to help drive innovation and cross-collaboration across offices including Austin, Buenos Aires, Calif.,…Read More
Most of the ebikes we’ve tested at TNW have futuristic designs, ample smart features, or minimalist aesthetics. But sometimes you just want something a little more classic, and for that, the Electric Bike Company’s Model Y exactly fits the bill. Made in the USA Electric Bike Company is a relatively rare breed of an ebike brand in that its bikes are actually designed and built in the USA. Pretty much all of the company’s bikes are some variety of beach cruiser, and though some components are sourced from outside the US, the company builds frames to order in California. This…
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Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri introduced two new features in a video on the platform: Rage Shake, which enables users to shake their smartphones to report issues with the application, and the ability to delete single items from carousel posts containing at least three images or videos. View this post on Instagram A post shared…Read More
It’s becoming increasingly crucial for brands to engage with younger consumers in authentic and genuine ways to remain culturally relevant. To do this, the NFL is ramping up its focus on growing its fanbase by creating the right content on the right platform for the right community. Tim Ellis, the NFL’s evp and CMO, and…Read More
Music can do a lot more than just inspire movement; it can also be tied to a fully sensory experience. And for Khalid, music does just that. Now, with some help from food delivery service Postmates and health food retailer Erewhon, the Grammy-nominated singer created a unique experience for fans by creating music that you…Read More
With a long-standing need for greater diversity in most industries, many companies have increased efforts in this regard over the last year and a half. However, with some questioning long-term commitment behind-the-scenes, brands specifically founded with inclusivity in mind are in a unique position to push new ideas forward. Coinciding with 360-degree media company Phenomenal’s…Read More
As more athletes continue to use their platforms to engage with their communities, skateboarding is becoming another sport that is inspiring a culture to be more inclusive. In an effort to empower, uplift and connect with the sports community, Vans is continuing to use their platform and partnerships to put all communities–including marginalized athletes–at the…Read More
Michael Roth, who stepped down as chairman and chief executive of Interpublic Group at the start of this year, has announced that he will retire from advertising after serving one year as executive chairman. He led the agency network, which owns the likes of McCann, FCB, Golin, RGA, MullenLowe, Weber Shandwick and many others, for…Read More
