WhatsApp celebrated its 10-year anniversary Sunday, and the Facebook-owned messaging application looked back at some of the key moments in its history. WhatsApp shared the video and infographic below in a blog post. Highlights include: Feb. 24, 2009: WhatsApp is formed, and its app debuts for iOS and Android. December 2009: Photo and video sharing…
No Host, No Problem: Oscars Ratings Rise Year Over Year for the First Time Since 2014
The first host-less Academy Awards since 1989–which ABC had initially worried would cause Oscars ratings to plummet even further–instead resulted in a year over year ratings jump for the telecast, its first audience increase in five years. A total of 29.6 million people watched Sunday’s Academy Awards, a 12 percent increase from last year’s record-low…
On the Adweek Podcast: Real Talk About Race and Advertising
In honor of Black History Month, we decided to forgo our regularly scheduled programming to have a frank discussion about the realities of working in the advertising industry as a person of color. On this week’s episode of the Adweek podcast, Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, we’re joined by creative and innovation editor David Griner,…
Co-Founder Evan Williams Is Leaving Twitter’s Board of Directors
Evan Williams, former Twitter CEO and one of its cofounders, is leaving the social network’s board of directors. Williams did not detail his plans, saying in a tweet that he is “going to ride off into the sunset (or … down Market Street), so I can focus on some other things,” but one of those…
Nordstrom Gets Down to Earth While Also Soaringly Artistic in First Campaign From Droga5
Nordstrom has some advice that seems well timed to the current divisive climate, but that may never go out of fashion: Be receptive, be flexible, be present. Be who you are, in short, but be part of the whole. “An Open Mind is the Best Look,” an ad which broke Sunday night in the E!…
Understanding Culture Is Key Whether You’re Marketing Jeans, Beds or TV
After their presentations at Brandweek: Challenger Brands earlier this month, we caught up with the CMOs of two challenger brands–Kelly Campbell of Hulu and Jeff Brooks of Casper–as well as Jennifer Sey, CMO of Levi’s which, at 145 years old, maintains a challenger mindset. Taking risks and understanding culture are just two keys to sustaining…
Vietnam Summit: What’s Changed for Trump and Kim Since They Last Met?
Facebook Accused On More Privacy Violations, Investigations Underway
In light of a new report accusing Facebook of spying on consumers’ most sensitive information, lawmakers are calling for new investigations into the company.
Trade Desk, Roku Post Soaring Stock Hikes
Early morning stock market trading of The Trade Desk was up a massive 32% to $198.10. Roku was up a strong 21% to $62.38.
Google’s Biggest Financial Mistake
Google may have given away its ecommerce dominance when the company switched to a pay-to-play business model for Google Shopping in 2012.