Have you ever been to a drive-thru and not reached into the bag for a few hot fries before you’ve even left the parking lot? Of course not, because to resist that level of temptation would require some serious self control. As Burger King France reopens its drive-thrus and restaurants in the country following the…
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Ben & Jerry’s and Vox Are Launching a Podcast Exploring America’s Racist History
Ben & Jerry’s has partnered with Vox to create a podcast that will examine America’s history of systematic racism- and how the injustices of slavery continue to affect Black Americans today. With America facing a reckoning on racial inequality in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, the politically outspoken ice cream brand…
Spare Us More of the Arrogance of ‘Expertise’
Amazon Deletes Job Posts Seeking Analysts to Track ‘Labor Organizing Threats’
The company says the descriptions of the roles were incorrect. Critics say it’s a warning shot.
Why Walmart+ Is Kind of a Letdown
Key Insights: Walmart+ appears to be a defensive move to retain shoppers, not lure Amazon customers. Analysts say Walmart+ perks such as free shipping with an order minimum and stingy gas discounts fall flat. Walmart finally announced a Sept. 15 launch date for its Walmart+ membership program, along with benefits like free shipping, a checkout-free…
Former Digital Marketing Director Sues MuteSix, Alleging Gender and Racial Discrimination
A former employee of MuteSix, a DTC-specialized agency acquired by Dentsu Aegis Network in 2019, is suing the agency, alleging racial and gender discrimination as well as wrongful termination. Former MuteSix digital marketing director Lamees Barnett filed the complaint, which also names Dentsu Aegis Network and 10 unnamed defendants, with the California Superior Court in…
This New Awards Show Is Exclusively Honoring Side Projects
If you have a quarantine side hustle that you’re particularly proud of, you just might be in luck: A new awards program opening submissions this week is solely focused on honoring–and giving cash prizes to–creative projects done outside of work. The Side Show was founded by Josh D. Weiss and Sunita Deshpande, both freelance creatives…
3 Burning Questions (and Answers) About Indie Agencies
During Adweek’s Breaking the Mold: Creating Long-Term Success for Independent Agencies Live Virtual Summit today, Adweek senior editor, agencies, Doug Zanger, and agencies reporter Minda Smiley posed questions to three thought leaders about the pressing issues facing independent agencies today. Erin Allsman, executive vice president and managing director of Brownstein Group; Julie Dub?, partner and…
Meet the Major Players in Google’s Antitrust Battle
Google is playing a waiting game this summer. For months, the Menlo Park, Calif.-based tech giant has been anticipating dueling lawsuits–one from the U.S. Department of Justice, and one from a coalition of states led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton–over potential antitrust violations. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, has already…