Dilbert by Scott Adams for Sun, 06 Dec 2020
Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for Sat, 05 Dec 2020
Dilbert by Scott Adams for Sat, 05 Dec 2020
Meijer’s Holiday Ad Confronts the Way It All Feels ‘Wrong’ This Year
In a scene that’s no doubt playing out in living rooms around the country, a family puts up its holiday decorations, trying to end the long and tumultuous year with some familiar rituals and splashes of brightness. But there’s a grinch, in the form of a sulky teenager, in their midst. Along with heavy sighs…
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Apple TV+ Ad Cleverly Shows How Changing a Few Words Can Alter Everything About a Story
We journalists certainly know the power of a few words–and specifically how much a story can be changed by moving them around. Apple TV+ puts that truth to compelling effect in its newest ad from TBWAMedia Arts Lab, which highlights the subscription streaming service’s original programs. The spot writes out some rather humdrum concepts for…
Facebook Details Changes to Messenger From Facebook API
Facebook detailed changes to the Messenger From Facebook API (application-programming interface) that will go into effect in Europe Dec. 16 to comply with new privacy rules. The social network said features that will no longer be available via Messenger API include: persistent menu; one-time notification; some templates (such as airline and receipt) and audio/video attachments;…
Sephora and Kohl Alliance Sunsets Latter’s Decade-Plus Union With Beleaguered JCPenney
Mere weeks after Ulta Beauty and Target unveiled a partnership to create Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shops, rivals Sephora and Kohl’s announced they are forming their own alliance. Under the new agreement, Sephora will open 200 2,500 square-foot shops inside Kohl’s stores beginning next fall. In turn, Kohl’s online beauty selection will exclusively feature the…
Toyota Will Be Back for the 2021 Super Bowl
Toyota is back in the Super Bowl for the fourth year in a row. Jack Hollis, senior vice president of automotive operations at Toyota Motor North America, confirmed to Adweek that “Toyota will be part of the advertising lineup for Super Bowl LV 2021 on CBS. We look forward to sharing additional details as we…