Disney+ and Netflix’s ad tiers are paying off. According to market intelligence company Guideline (owner of Standard Media Index, Lumina and SQAD), streamers, including Disney+ and Netflix, saw massive year-over-year ad spend gains in Q1. Disney+ saw a 210% year-over-year increase vs. Q1 2023, and Netflix saw a 135% increase. “Broadly speaking, we are going…Read More
Near-future science fiction is a fine way to consider our now. Without the reality of today, we can think hard about the tomorrow we’re about to live in.
Summer reads are supposed to be a bit lighter.
Technological change is making our near future a bit harder to dance with, and yet, here are some books I strongly recommend–not because they gloss over our possible futures, but because they give us the scaffolding to look hard at it while we can still make an impact.
Foundry is a thriller about semiconductors. Fast-moving and classic Peper.
When Harley Was One is the very first novel I read about AI. I was 12 years old. Gerrold wrote this a lifetime ago, and yet it will make you think.
The Ministry for the Future is heartbreaking and life-changing. Every human should be offered a copy and encouraged to read it.
The Very Nice Box helps us think about workplace roles (with some marketing and design as a bonus).
The Last Policeman is fabulous metaphor and a great way to get clear about how you’d like to spend tomorrow.
All highly recommended.
Home design publisher Apartment Therapy unveiled a website redesign earlier this month, featuring new, sponsorable site capabilities and a community forum to foster onsite engagement. The renovation is part of a larger effort from parent company Apartment Therapy Media, which also owns The Kitchn, Cubby and Dorm Therapy, to encourage reader retention and spur registration,…Read More
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Cat van der Werff, executive creative director at Canva. Van der Werff shares her journey from an aspiring artist in New Zealand to leading the creative direction at Canva. She also explores Canva’s mission to democratize design, the importance of empowering individuals…Read More
Brand leaders frequently say, “We want to be seen as a lifestyle.” It’s a catchall where audiences are immersed in story, statement, style and sound–integrated across every conceivable platform. So what if LGBTQ+ marketing wasn’t about a month or an event, but actually about lifestyle? Marketing for Pride in 2024 appears to be the quietest,…Read More
CANNES, France–Get a glimpse of what went down at ADWEEK House at Cannes, our Riviera residence where we gathered the top marketing execs, media personalities, creators and celebrities to come and hang with us. Of course, you can catch up with all the hot takes and industry commentary, like insights from companies including Mastercard and…Read More
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CANNES, France– “What’s harder to survive, Squid Game or Cannes Lions?” asks a black and white billboard on the rooftop of Cannes’ JW Marriot hotel, home to Netflix’s activation at the festival. It’s only the second time the streamer has officially shown up for the annual creative gathering, rubbing shoulders with marketers and encouraging them…Read More
The CW is putting sports in a headlock. Today, The CW Network announced its primetime fall premiere dates for 2024, leaning into events and live programming, which have been popular among buyers during TV upfront negotiations. Sophie Turner and LeVar Burton Bring Star Power to The CW’s Fall Lineup Inside the NFL kicks off on…Read More
Day 1 of TNW Conference kicked off with an array of inspiring sessions, insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking performances, and of course, a ton of meetings that will fuel the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem. We were joined by 3,500 startups, 1,750 corporates, 600 investors, 2,000 tech ecosystem representatives, and 100 journalists for a full day of insights. These ranged from the critical role of AI in shaping tomorrow’s world and business environment, the evolution of tech work in a post-pandemic world, sustainable innovations, AR and VR, how to learn from mistakes as a startup founder — and…
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