On the Adweek Podcast: How 2 Web Comic Pioneers Have Evolved With the Internet

The idea of voluntarily visiting a “random website” might sound a bit horrifying in 2019, but before the rise of social media and the explosion of global web content, that was often how content was discovered. Tools like StumbleUpon and other “fun website of the day” features made early digital celebrities out of the married…

Hulu Rolls Out Downloadable Programs, but Only for Ad-Free Subscribers

Seventeen months after Hulu first announced that it would soon allow users to download its programs to their devices, the streaming service is finally rolling out the offering. But at the moment, it will only be available to subscribers of its ad-free tier. Starting today, viewers using the Hulu app on iOS devices will be…

P&G Exec Advises Marketers To Embrace Disruption

“It’s not who spends the most — it’s who reaches the most people efficiently and effectively to drive growth,” P&G’s Pritchard said at the ANA conference.

Disney Banning Netflix Advertising On Its Entertainment Networks

Viewing Netflix more as a straight-ahead competitor for its growing streaming business, Walt Disney has banned Netflix advertising on its entertainment networks. The ban began in the summer. News of
the decision was reported in “The Wall Street Journal.”

Ad Industry Forms Global Cross-Measurement Coalition

Adland is joining forces with a new global initiative developing a more transparent metrics system for all countries, while also respecting consumer privacy.

In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’

For many, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society.

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In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’

For many, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society.

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Instagram Adds an Anti-Phishing Measure to Its Security Settings

Instagram added a phishing-prevention tool to its security settings in the form of an Emails From Instagram option that will give people access to any authentic communications they have received from the Facebook-owned photo- and video-sharing network. Clicking on Emails From Instagram will bring up two tabs: Security, which displays any emails sent by Instagram…

NBCUniversal Shakeup Shuffles NBC and Peacock Leadership

In January, NBCUniversal shuffled its leadership as it began working on its upcoming streaming service, which has now been named Peacock. Today, the company is shaking things up again with changes to the execs overseeing its TV studios, NBC and Peacock. NBCUniversal said it is consolidating its TV studios, Universal Television and Universal Content Productions….