Now that we’re going down that road (fingers crossed), we can ask, “Is it playing out as predicted? And what lies ahead?
Media.Monks Names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief Diversity Officer
Media.Monks has appointed James Nicholas Kinney its global chief diversity officer as the digital marketing agency seeks to bring a more inclusive focus to what’s been a period of rapid staffing additions. Specifically, Kinney will lead the Media.Monks’ recruiting and employee experience initiatives. Kinney comes to Media.Monks from Ogilvy, where he served as global chief…
Stagwell Rebrands Assembly To Humanize It, ‘Create A Sense Of Accessibility’
The move follows Stagwell’s decision last month to retire one of its best-known legacy media brands, The Media Kitchen, which was folded into Stagwell’s not-as-well-known MMI brand.
Sling TV Adds Cryptocurrency Option For Monthly Fees
Can a cryptocurrency payment option give a streamer an edge?
With Hard Mountain Dew Launch, PepsiCo Beats Coke to the (Spiked) Punch
PepsiCo lit up the internet six months ago when it announced that alcohol-fueled Hard Mountain Dew was in the works, with fans clamoring for a version of the drink they had been DIY-ing for years and critics likening it to the fall of civilization. Well, the wait is over, at least for consumers in Tennessee,…
22Squared Makes Erica Hoholick First Female CEO in Its 100-Year History
22Squared wants to prove that “empathetic marketing” doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. The independent agency, which champions social justice initiatives and advises clients on purpose-driven campaigns, is now led by a woman for the first time in its 100-year history. “As the new CEO, it’s so nice to be able to chart our vision…
‘Law & Order’ Revival On NBC Is Sure Bet For Success
“Law & Order” returns this week for Season 21 after an absence of 12 years.
Why Cities Want Old Buildings Taken Down Gently
A growing number of US cities are adopting “deconstruction” policies that involve taking structures apart by hand in the name of sustainability.
Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for Tue, 22 Feb 2022
China Is About to Regulate AI—and the World Is Watching
Sweeping rules will cover algorithms that set prices, control search results, recommend videos, and filter content.