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• Consumer and brand intelligence at the speed of a rapidly moving world
  As we move out of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to have brand and consumer data that is current and that matches the scope of consumer behavior.
• Square becomes Block in latest corporate name shift toward new businesses
  The seller product is still called Square but the corporate name gets an overhaul.
• John Legend's holiday video doubles as an LG Signature ad
  The electronics brand's partnership with John Legend will continue into the new year.
• Facebook opens up to more cryptocurrency advertisers
  Social giant eases its policies around crypto marketers to allow more companies to promote products and services in the space.   
• Judge throws out Byron Allen's $10 billion media discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's
  Plaintiffs pledge to amend the complaint.
• The internet’s third chapter is coming—prepare to rethink everything 
  Web 3.0 will alter every aspect of how we work, buy and sell, communicate, entertain—even the very concept of ownership, writes MediaLink's Michael Kassan.
• FCB hires Ogilvy's Danilo Boer as global creative partner
  The former co-CCO of Ogilvy New York will team with Global CCO Susan Credle and creative chiefs around the world to help continue the IPG network agency's creative momentum.
• Heineken gifts IOUs to those affected by shipping delays
  The beer brand and agency Fast Horse collaborate on limited-edition gift box.
• Watch the newest commercials from DirecTV, Geico, Aha and more
  A frustrated robot (that is trying to prove it’s not a robot) stars in the latest from Geico.
• Ad Age Next: CMO is underway—Last chance for tickets
  The virtual 2021 Ad Age Next: CMO conference is Dec. 1 and 2.

Adweek

• Clubhouse Adds Support for 13 More Languages
  Clubhouse added support for 13 more languages and introduced a revamped Topics feature. The social audio application now supports Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Farsi/Persian, Hausa, Igbo, Marathi, Nepali, Somali, Thai, Turkish and Yoruba. Clubhouse said in a blog post, "This update means that the app experience such as prompts, notifications, descriptions, Topics and...
• The Home Depot Sponsors Nextdoor’s Cheer Map
  The Cheer Map from neighborhood social network Nextdoor is back, with The Home Depot sponsoring the initiative this year. The interactive local guide to the best holiday decorations in each area can be accessed via the Nextdoor application or here. The company said in a blog post, "No matter which holiday you celebrate, get in...
• Miller High Life’s DIY Kit Lets Consumers Build Their Own Gingerbread Dive Bars
  According to folklore, there was a fabulous gingerbread house hidden deep in the woods, though stumbling on it nearly spelled doom for curious kids Hansel and Gretel. In more contemporary mythology, elaborate model homes made of the spicy cookie dough came straight out of the pristine North Pole. But when the architect is Miller High...
• This Magazine Cover Boosted Calls to an Abuse Hotline by 500%
  Whether you're in marketing or publishing, your goal is to get attention--and achieve retention. You want your audiences to notice what you're featuring and keep it bouncing around in their memory for as long as possible. Agency Havas Tel Aviv decided to put that skill set to use for a 24-hour domestic abuse hotline, which...
• Meta Loosens Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Advertising
  Meta is opening its doors to more cryptocurrency advertisers across its platform, boosting the number of regulatory licenses that it accepts from three to 27. The updated list of eligible licenses is available here. The company said it took this step because the cryptocurrency landscape has continued to mature and stabilize, and there are more...
• CTV Measurement Firm Innovid Up 10% in NYSE Debut
  TV measurement and ad delivery platform Innovid closed its first day of trading at $8.75 a share, up 10%. Trading under the ticker CTV, which is also the industry acronym for connected TV, Innovid announced its intention to go public last June through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) ION Acquisition Corp. 2....
• How Fear Helped Dick’s Sporting Goods Prepare for the Future
  Dick's Sporting Goods opened its first House of Sport concept in Victor, New York in April 2021. Since then, it has also opened an outdoor concept, Public Lands, as well as experiential in-store soccer shops. The retailer also redesigned multiple Golf Galaxy stores, in addition to operating 734 U.S. retail locations under its own name....
• Foot Locker ‘Celebrates’ Gen Z With Social Stars and Stripers
  With the holiday season upon us, sports retailer Foot Locker is launching an online global campaign targeting Gen Z featuring some of social media's biggest stars--and its own employees. Titled "Celebrate," the in-house series of ads running on digital and social began with revealing content on Instagram and TikTok featuring "fit checks" and using the...
• TikTok Introduces Creator Next, Along With Monetization Options Tips, Video Gifts
  TikTok wrapped several holiday presents for creators on its platform. Creator Next enables eligible creators to unlock new and existing tools that enable them to be rewarded for their efforts. Monetization options Tips and Video Gifts were introduced as part of Creator Next. Tips enable people on TikTok to financially express their gratitude to creators...
• Twitter Marks World AIDS Day With #ThereIsHelp Search Prompts
  Twitter said conversation about HIV spikes on its platform every Dec. 1 to mark World AIDS Day. The social network saw nearly 9 million tweets globally related to HIV in 2020, with more than 1 million coming in December alone. Twitter said Wednesday that it expanded its #ThereIsHelp notifications with a dedicated search prompt for...

Mashable

• The absolute best Black Friday deals for 2021, all in one place
  UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2021, 12:10 p.m. EST This post has been updated with new information about Bed Bath & Beyond's holiday ad scan, along with the latest deals. We've rounded up all of the best early Black Friday deals as of Nov. 19 — here are our top picks:BEST TV DEAL: Samsung 70-inch Class TU6985 4K […]
• Graduate to a 70-inch Samsung TV for under $600 with this Black Friday deal at Best Buy
  Save $150: A well-reviewed 70-inch 4K TV by Samsung has dropped to $599.99 as of Nov. 19. You'll save 20% as part of Best Buy's Black Friday sale.Black Friday TV deals often focus on midsize TVs. But if you're looking to upgrade from one of those smaller TVs, this deal may be for you.A 70-inch […]
• 5 best free photo layout apps
  Photo layout apps, which can help you quickly and easily create attractive photo collages and montages, are an absolute godsend for those of us who aren't conveniently blessed with mad Photoshop skills. After testing dozens of them, we can now bring you, in alphabetical order, the five best free photo layout apps out there.Choose one […]
• 40 gifts for the cottagecore-obsessed — including the whimsical Selkie Puff Dress
  Girls don't want boyfriends, girls (and boys, and nonbinary folks) want cottagecore presents.If you've scrolled TikTok or Instagram at all over the past two years, you've probably seen creators (especially young people) baking from scratch, gardening, picking up screen-free hobbies like knitting, and making it all look romantic and dreamy. That's cottagecore, an aesthetic trend […]
• All the best Black Friday deals on robot vacuums
  UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2021, 11:30 a.m. EST Best Buy's Black Friday sale has officially started, and the Roomba j7+ is on sale again. We've compiled the best deals on robot vacuums ahead of Black Friday from brands like iRobot, Shark, and Ecovacs. Here are the ones to grab as of Nov. 19:The iRobot Roomba 692 offers a […]
• Black Friday deal: Snag an Apple Watch Series 3 at Best Buy for just $169
  SMARTWATCH, SMART PURCHASE: As of Nov. 19 (Best Buy's Black Friday), the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) is on sale for just $169. That's about 20% off its suggested retail price of $199.The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) was first announced in September of 2017 (a lifetime ago, really) and received a wave of positive […]
• Save $100 on the latest iPad Pro during Best Buy's Black Friday sale
  SAVE $100: Starting Nov. 19, Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro is on sale for $999.99 at Best Buy — that's $100 off its usual price. This iPad Pro is the latest model, and features the powerful Apple M1 chip, has 128GB of storage, and delivers impressive all-day battery life and performance. Tablets may come and go, but […]
• Best Buy's Black Friday sale includes $500 off a MacBook Pro
  SAVE $500: MacBooks are always at the top of the list when it comes to the best laptops, and as of Nov. 19, the Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $1,299.99 (original price: $1,799.99) as part of Best Buy's Black Friday event.As you probably know by now, the rules […]
• It was tough, but we found the 20 best movies on HBO Max
  When HBO Max launched in May of 2020 boasting thousands of hours of content, they weren't lying. The streaming service that came into our lives by way of yanking Friends from Netflix has proved to be an endless source of movie magic, with hallowed Hollywood favorites in the Turner Classic Movies collection to the works […]
• Tennis star Peng Shuai is still missing. Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and the WTA demand answers.
  Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai hasn't been seen since publicly accusing government official Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault.On Nov. 2, Peng made allegations against the former vice premier of China in a lengthy Weibo post, which was deleted half an hour later, CNN reports.In the post, Peng alleged that Gaoli had sexually coerced her after […]

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• TV ad: NRMA Insurance: You've got this.
  Reversing a boat down the ramp can be a daunting experience. NRMA Insurance want to instill confidence amongst Aussie boaters. With a little bit of preparation and the added security of NRMA Insurance, boat owners can rest assured knowing that they’re covered. The message: You've got this.Category: Finance & insuranceClient: NRMA InsuranceAgency: ThinkerbellChief Creative Officer: […]
• TV ad: KFC France: The Fox
  At KFC France, the chicken quality is a central subject – from the chicken selection to its cooking, including its breading by hand in the restaurants, nothing is left to chance, for the greatest pleasure of the consumers... of all kinds or all hairs. It’s with those fox images trying to enter in a KFC […]
• TV ad: Woodstock: Woody & Cola, 1
  Australia’s favourite oak-matured bourbon whisky, Woodstock Bourbon, has released its new ‘Woody & Cola’ campaign, highlighting that some things just go better together. Set to the well-known ‘Escape’ (The Pina Colada Song), the campaign introduces characters ‘Woody’ and ‘Cola’, who are completely different, yet completely complimentary at the same time – much like Woodstock’s smooth […]
• TV ad: Meijer: Someday
  Full-service ad agency The Distillery Project (TDP) has created a holiday brand campaign for retailer Meijer. Along with a minute-long spot, TDP shot 30 and 06-second versions. The broadcast TV, streaming video, and social campaign will run throughout the Midwest from November 26 to December 25. TDP has been Meijer’s AOR for eight years. The […]
• TV ad: Halo Infinite: Forever We Fight
  Halo Infinite is the latest installment of the blockbuster Halo franchise and is a sci-fi action/adventure game developed by 343 Studios for the Xbox Series X|S,, Xbox One, and PC. The game is considered a 'spiritual reboot' and signals the return of the iconic hero the Master Chief. Recently, the heroes we love to watch […]
• TV ad: Woodstock: Woody & Cola, 2
  Australia’s favourite oak-matured bourbon whisky, Woodstock Bourbon, has released its new ‘Woody & Cola’ campaign, highlighting that some things just go better together. Set to the well-known ‘Escape’ (The Pina Colada Song), the campaign introduces characters ‘Woody’ and ‘Cola’, who are completely different, yet completely complimentary at the same time – much like Woodstock’s smooth […]
• TV ad: Halo Infinite: Carry On
  Halo Infinite is the latest installment of the blockbuster Halo franchise and is a sci-fi action/adventure game developed by 343 Studios for the Xbox Series X|S,, Xbox One, and PC. The game is considered a 'spiritual reboot' and signals the return of the iconic hero the Master Chief. Recently, the heroes we love to watch […]
• Print ad: Alpina: FIN 2
  #PonleFIN A campaign by Finesse and Sancho BBDO that invites Colombians to put an end to all types of violence against women Every 25th of November, women around the world unite their voices to fight against gender violence. This year Finesse -a brand in Alpina's portfolio that empowers and inspires women- by the hand of […]
• Print ad: Alpina: FIN 3
  #PonleFIN A campaign by Finesse and Sancho BBDO that invites Colombians to put an end to all types of violence against women Every 25th of November, women around the world unite their voices to fight against gender violence. This year Finesse -a brand in Alpina's portfolio that empowers and inspires women- by the hand of […]
• Print ad: Alpina: COVER
  #PonleFIN A campaign by Finesse and Sancho BBDO that invites Colombians to put an end to all types of violence against women Every 25th of November, women around the world unite their voices to fight against gender violence. This year Finesse -a brand in Alpina's portfolio that empowers and inspires women- by the hand of […]

Copyblogger

• (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Emails with Fall and Halloween-themed Templates
  Save time on design and get a jumpstart in spicing up your emails with a free Fall or Halloween-themed email template! A simple and easy way to bring the holidays into your email marketing – without having to start a design from scratch – these Quick Start templates are available in every FeedBlitz account year-round. […]
• It’s Official: Google is Ending FeedBurner Email. Here are Your Next Steps.
  Google has announced that Feedburner's email services will end in July 2021. Here's a guide for you to help you plan your move to a new email service as painlessly as possible.      
• 3 Ways to Earn (Even More) Money with Your Emails
  Learn how you can turn your emails into revenue streams. Growing an audience is one of the most exciting and engaging things you can do online. Through a variety of many different outlets, including email, you’re able to offer value to like-minded people across the planet. And as a bonus, you also have the opportunity […]
• New: Schedule Your Emails Multiple Days a Week or Month
  More hassle-free set it and forget it email campaigns at your fingertips. The beauty of automated RSS-to-email campaigns is the set it and forget it factor, knowing your email campaigns will be sent as scheduled with your new content – that was the foundation in creating FeedBlitz.And now, continuing our mission to provide the most […]
• 60+ Free Email Templates to Jumpstart Your Email Marketing
  Win the Inbox with eye-catching email campaigns and save time when it comes to design. Designing a template, especially one from scratch, can be a major frustration. But what if the hard work was already done for you? What if templates showcasing your products, image layouts highlighting your work, invitations ready to be sent, podcast […]
• Featured Images now in Gmail Promotions Tab Bundles!
  Gmail’s recent broad rollout of promotions tab bundles will reward good, engaging emails with more opportunities to solidify that engagement.FeedBlitz is helping you make the most of that opportunity, out of the box, today, by making every email we send bundle-ready with a featured image. Here’s how this gives you competitive advantage: The vast, vast […]
• New Mapping Feature Available with Every Email Send
  Zoom in to discover where your emails are being read. A great new feature offering more insight into your subscribers is now available with every email send and monthly insight report:Geographic data on engagement stats.And not just the numbers, the team went a step further and added a mapping feature for visual representation. A new […]
• Surprise! Your Company’s Remote — Now What?
  There’s more to running a remote company than keeping up with technology. You probably didn’t plan on taking your company 100% online, but yet – here you are.Under normal circumstances, companies who shift to being fully remote plan for weeks, sometimes even months before taking the leap. During that time, they’re working to retain both […]
• 3 Time Savers to Help your Email Marketing
  If you’re like the rest of us, distractions seem to be at an all-time high. Nothing is normal. Whether there are more people at home, you have to homeschool on top of your career, or you’re struggling with worry, everyone is busy. These circumstances zap your time, energy, and focus.And when your attention span is […]
• Tips Our Team Learned the Hard Way While Working Remotely
  Finding your ideal work from home rhythm isn’t as easy as you may think. When pajamas replace business casual, the fridge is now just a short walk away, and Netflix marathons are streaming on TV – working remotely from home can sound like a dream come true.Shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders have shifted the work cultures […]

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