Disney Nets Go Dark On DirecTV, 11M Affected

Blackouts are threatening the upcoming start of the NFL season on ABC and ESPN next week and have caused viewers to miss new season college football games this weekend and U.S. Open Tennis on ESPN.

Political Strategist Rob Shepardson Lifts the Lid on the DNC Campaign and Pivot to Kamala Harris 

The political advertising machine behind the Democratic Party faced an unprecedented time crunch after President Joe Biden ended his 2024 presidential campaign and set the stage for Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House. Harris announced her presidential run on July 21, 2024, just over four weeks before the Democratic National Convention began…

Oprah Seeks To Spread Some Intelligence About Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence gets the Oprah Winfrey treatment when she hosts an inquisitive, one-hour special on the subject later this month on ABC.

Puma Veteran Tara McRae Returns to Lead Marketing in North America

Hot on the heels of its biggest global campaign launch, Puma has hired Tara McRae as svp of marketing and brand strategy for North America to drive the “next chapter of growth for the region.” Arriving from Clarks, where she served as global chief marketing and digital officer for four years, McRae is a Puma…

Welcome to the New AgencySpy

If you found this page, you’ll notice that there’s a different look to AgencySpy. It’s no longer a separate site, having been merged into the main ADWEEK site. The new look may come with a few content changes down the road, but we’re keeping our favorite features, including Tools of the Trade and Revolving Door…

Sandals Resorts Names Leo Burnett Creative AOR

Sandals Resorts has named Leo Burnett the agency of record supporting the Sandals and Beaches brands. The Chicago-based agency will lead the creative effort, encompassing ideation and execution across all mediums and platforms for the portfolio of Caribbean resorts, including the adults-only Sandals and family-friendly Beaches. Leo Burnett’s selection came following a months-long review that…

Exclusive: Xumo’s New Campaign Makes TV Streaming Easier

You can’t spell “Easy” without Xumo. That’s the takeaway from Xumo’s new ad campaign, which spotlights the importance of simplifying life’s many challenging decisions–including what to watch in a cluttered streaming space. It’s a problem that Stephanie Cassi, svp of sales and marketing at Xumo, has experienced firsthand. “It’s always a fight over what to…

Guccione Reflects On Science, New Pub Seeks To Disrupt It

SPIN magazine founder and former editor & publisher of Discover Bob Guccione Jr. reflects on rflxt, a new online mag covering science, tech, the future, and wellness, especially women’s health.