Mother. Lawyer. Gold Medal Triathlete. Meet Nicola Spirig, the Role Model Our World Needs

In the continuum of sports, few events are as symbolic of determination and commitment as the triathlon. Swimming several miles, cycling many more, then topping it off with a run requires a level of training and focus few can imagine, much less achieve. So it might be tempting to believe that being one of the…

Industry Vets Form Consultancy Aux to Plug Into Existing Offerings

Alexander Rea and Christian Colasuonno, the co-founders of creative consultancy Aux, want you to plug their company in as an extension of your current offering. Whether it’s working with small agencies to broaden their offerings, clients’ internal teams or production companies working more directly with clients, Aux, which refers to an auxiliary input, touts its…

Survey: Over 33% Of B2Bs To Invest In Personalized Content In 2020

As B2Bs compete with more convenient and aggressive consumer-focused experiences, they have looked for ways to attract and keep customers.

Helsinki Wants Travelers to Be More Sustainable, and It Wants Airbnb to Help

From the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to the option of a full-size kitchen, Airbnb has always benefited from the customization that’s possible with its search feature. But, as consumers and the travel industry become more environmentally friendly, there is one potentially significant search option missing. And the city of Helsinki thinks it has a…

Samsung’s New Ad Shows Off the Versatility of Its Phones in the Hands of Diverse Creators

Samsung smartphones become creative tools for everyone from Hollywood makeup artists to rapping grade-schoolers in the phone-maker’s latest ad, which aims to show the range and diversity of the content producers who use Samsung’s devices. The 60-second ad from Wieden + Kennedy is part of Samsung’s ongoing celebration of the 10th anniversary of its first…

Hilton’s Direct-To-Consumer Pitch Wins Over Travelers

Hilton wants its guests to book directly, because many of the online travel agencies used by so many customers don’t share guest data until the date of arrival. By then, it’s too late to streamline and personalize the check-in process, said Kasey O’Leary, VP of global marketing for the Hilton portfolio and Hilton Honors. ButContinue reading »

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Schitt’s Creek Fans Can Finally Visit the Town, via New York and Los Angeles Pop-Ups

Schitt’s Creek isn’t a real place, but it will be this winter. Pop TV is creating a Schitt’s Creek pop-up in New York and L.A. this holiday, ahead of the comedy’s sixth and final season premiere in January 2020. The pop-up, called Visit Schitt’s Creek, will feature some of the show’s most famous locations, including…

Fastest Growing Agencies—How a Handful Are Managing the Industry’s Changing Landscape

At Adweek’s inaugural Fastest Growing Agencies event last week, the CEOs of four agencies that landed on this year’s list came together to share their growth stories and advice for others that might be thinking about going out on their own. From pitching to partnerships, each exec gave insights into how they’ve managed to grow…