Disney Subscriber Counts Exceed Expectations, But COVID Impacts Parks Biz
Disney may have wowed investors in December when it unveiled a slew of new movie titles and an original content pipeline as part of a major shift to streaming, but the company is still feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During its Q1 earnings call Thursday, the company said that its Disney Parks, Experiences… Continue reading »
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Biden’s Golden State Parachute
Disney+ Rockets Toward 100 Million Subscribers After Just 14 Months
As new streamers race to scale up, Disney+’s subscriber count just keeps on getting bigger. At the start of 2021, the service had 94.9 million subscribers, the company said during its quarterly earnings report today. The updated subscriber numbers mark a more than 8 million jump in just a month’s time–late last year, Disney said…
A Vote to Acquit Is a Vote for a Lie
Twitter Extends Labels for Government Officials, Media Entities to 16 Countries
Twitter’s labels on the accounts of key government officials and state-affiliated media entities are coming to more countries. These labels were introduced last August for the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council: China, France, the Russian Federation, the U.K. and the U.S. On Feb. 17, they will be extended to Group of Seven…
Duolingo’s First Global Campaign Focuses on Making Language Fun (and a Bit Political)
In recent years, Duolingo has rapidly risen to the top of the crowded category of language-learning apps. Now, it’s looking to build on that momentum with its first global marketing push: a colorful campaign from Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam. The “Make It Fun” campaign kicks off today with a 30-second animated spot that focuses on the traditional…
Running Away From Your Mind
Does running stimulate your best and brightest ideas? I’d say a big “no.”
How Pepsi Bridges the Digital Divide for Black-Owned Restaurants
Late last year, Pepsi announced an ambitious program to help Black-owned restaurants generate $100 million in sales over five years. Launched with a campaign to celebrate restaurants around the country, “Dig In” is designed to provide exposure and tangible assistance. One of the more critical components of the program is to provide an eight-week, no-cost…
Profiles in Black Creativity: Andrew Thompson’s Distinct Designs
Throughout Black History Month, we’re partnering with agency owner Derek Walker on a series that highlights the ideas, perspectives and successes of Black advertising professionals. Today, we’re spotlighting Andrew Thompson, a designer and art director who’s freelanced for agencies including Laundry Service, Mother and VaynerMedia. In an interview, Thompson shared the inspiration behind illustrations he’s…