Messenger From Facebook released a new chat theme inspired by recording artist J Balvin. When users activate the J Balvin theme in a chat, that chat will have a cloudy sky in the background, and its emoji will automatically switch to the cloud emoji. Here’s how to use the J Balvin chat theme in the…
Honda, Billboard Debut TikTok Challenge
The post announcing the challenge has already been liked more than 5K times, and videos using the hashtag have been viewed more than 3.5 billion times.
Ted Lasso’s Debut Season Wins 3 TCA Awards, Including Program of the Year
Ted Lasso’s Premier League team AFC Richmond may have been relegated at the end of its first season, but the heartfelt Apple TV+ comedy came out on top during this year’s TCA Awards. The freshman season of the Jason Sudeikis-led comedy, which also scored the most TCA Awards nominations, has won three of the Television…
Queer Eye’s Fab 5 Get a Precious Lego Makeover
One of the biggest signs of an enduring pop culture legacy is the coveted Lego set. An honor typically reserved for beloved nerdy institutions, rarely do we cross a kit that strays from the likes of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones or other grand fantasy universes. But the next group of heroes to…
Celebrating Leaders of Color in the LGBTQ+ Movement by Looking Past Stereotypes
This article is part of the Hispanic and Latin American Voices in Adweek series, which will cover the different nuances and challenges within this community. Rainbow washed logos. Corporate donations. Predictably, 2021 saw a wave of brands step up for Pride Month. But when Pride Month ended, the logos went back to brand colors and…
Hispanics Are Keeping the American Dream Alive—Listen to Their Voices
Just over 25 years ago–a generation ago–Hispanic Heritage Month was signed into law as an official time to celebrate the culture and contributions of the U.S. Hispanic community. A lot of progress has been logged since then, but our journey to be seen, heard and valued isn’t over yet. This generation is at a turning…
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger Let Fans Get That Close With Steve & Travis
Musicians, friends and collaborators Steve Aoki and Travis Barker reconnected via a video chat on Messenger From Facebook, and the result was That Close With Steve & Travis. The virtual performance is available exclusively via the Watch Together feature on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, and it features tracks including “Boneless,” “Halfway Dead” and “Why Are…
First Ever Women’s Health Breakthroughs Festival Set for Oct. 17 Through 22
BodyArmor, Pinterest and Sama Tea are sponsors of weeklong virtual experience the Women’s Health Breakthroughs Festival, set for Sunday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Oct. 22. The editors of Women’s Health are curating the program, which will include keynote conversations, panel discussions, workouts, workshops and other elements designed to inspire positive change and personal breakthroughs and…
Adobe Rolls Out New Payment Service for Ecommerce Platform
Adobe is rolling out a new payment service for its commerce platform, designed to make it easier for merchants to offer an array of buying options for each transaction. The software giant said its Payment Services for Adobe Commerce will be powered through a partnership with PayPal’s own commerce platform and available to stores using…
Marketer Optimism Hits Highest Point Since 2015, Delta Variant Signals New Crash
A decline for the next quarter aligns with the rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant and reapplication of pandemic protocols.