Advertising
Wunderman Thompson Taps Bas Korsten and Daniel Bonner as Global CCOs
Doug Zanger, Adweek
A little over a year ago two venerable agency brands, J. Walter Thompson and Wunderman, merged to become Wunderman Thompson.
AI creates the perfect(ish) Nike commercial after studying 7 years of ads
Tristan Greene, The Next Web
Working in advertising can’t be easy. For every “I’m lovin’ it” or “Just Do It” there’s thousands of crappy, forgettable slogans that never caught on.
Media and Entertainment
Generation ‘Frozen’ Grows Up
Ellen Gamerman, The Wall Street Journal
At the height of Emma Richards’s obsession with “Frozen,” her parents treated the 4-year-old to a deluxe Elsa makeover at a Bippity Boppity Boutique in Disney land. It cost $250 but they didn’t care—it was money well spent for a memory.
The Messy Legal Fight to Bring Celebrities Back From the Dead
Alex Lee, Wired
A new movie is digitally resurrecting James Dean. And with image rights to old celebrities expiring, it’s just the start.
How the Real Housewives built cable TV’s biggest fandom
Rebecca Jennings, Vox
The Bravo network’s interconnected universe of beautiful rich people has won over millions of fans. Now they have their own convention.
How Publishers Are Supersizing the Holiday Gift Guide
Chantal Fernandez, The Business of Fashion
For years, media brands have made an annual event out of their holiday gift guides. Now, they’re using that influence to sell stuff through dedicated online shops, retail pop-ups, exclusive products and branded merch.
Jennifer Lopez Named Global Ambassador of Coach
Jean E. Palmieri, WWD
The actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur on Tuesday was named the new global face of the New York-based accessories and ready-to-wear brand.
Airbnb Searching for TV Exec to Run Video Effort
Jessica Toonkel et al., The Information
Airbnb is looking to hire an experienced entertainment executive to oversee its video programming efforts as it seeks to diversify into making TV shows, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Social Media and Technology
Thousands of hacked Disney+ accounts are already for sale on hacking forums
Catalin Cimpanu, ZDNet
Hackers began hijacking accounts hours after Disney+ launched earlier this week.
Programmers push Snapchat for minimum revenue guarantees
Tim Peterson, Digiday
Snap’s growing interest in the economics of media companies’ Snapchat productions has given them hope that there’s a path to minimum revenue guarantees — and that Snap won’t be the only platform providing them.
Facebook’s Fidji Simo wants to win over fashion brands
Maghan McDowell, Vogue
The new Facebook app head, in conversation with Diane von Furstenberg, outlines how candid communications, AR try-ons and AI styling advice are the future of fashion.
New York Times dropping most social media trackers
Sara Fischer, Axios
The New York Times will no longer use tracking pixels from Facebook and Twitter to track its users’ browser history, executives tell Axios.
PR and Marketing
Are Your Jeans Red or Blue? Shopping America’s Partisan Divide
Suzanne Kapner and Dante Chinni, The Wall Street Journal
Like Wrangler and Levi’s, more and more brands have become associated with Republicans or Democrats.
Macy’s tells customers their payment information may have been stolen by hackers
Shoshy Ciment, Business Insider
Some Macy’s customer payment data was stolen when its website was hacked last month, the company wrote in a notice.
Amazon uses aggregated seller data to help business, it tells lawmakers
Nandita Bose and Jeffrey Dastin, Reuters
Amazon.com Inc uses “aggregated data” from sellers in its third-party marketplace to improve its overall business, the online retailer said in response to a congressional antitrust probe that could raise concerns with such sellers
New York Attorney General Sues Juul Labs for Alleged Deceptive Marketing
Melanie Grayce West and Jennifer Maloney, The Wall Street Journal
The company’s advertising campaign allegedly contributed to a surge in youth e-cigarette use, New York Attorney General Letitia James says.
Beverage marketers are drunk on innovation
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age
Industry giants test their limits with product blitzes that blur category lines.
D.C. Attorney General Sues DoorDash
Ashley Gold, The Information
Attorney General for the District of Columbia Karl Racine brought suit against food-delivery company DoorDash on Tuesday, arguing the startup took worker tips and deceived customers, according to a filing made in D.C. court.
Fat Tire Craft Beer To Be Acquired By A Japanese Company
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age
Kirin announces deal to acquire Colorado-based New Belgium through its global craft beer division.
The Era of Fast-Food Toys Begins to Melt Away
David Yaffe-Bellany, The New York Times
As environmental concerns grow, chains like Burger King and McDonald’s are rethinking what to offer with children’s meals.
Retailer Results Send Mixed Signals on Consumer Spending
Suzanne Kapner and Allison Prang, The Wall Street Journal
Home Depot, Kohl’s disappoint, while TJX continues to log strong sales.
Opinions, Editorials, Perspectives and Research
Amazon Beefs Up Its Display Business
Nicole Perrin, eMarketer
Amazon makes most of its digital ad revenues from search. But it’s done a lot to build out a display business as well, and that’s where eMarketer expects growth to be fastest in the coming years.
Will Nike and Ikea’s retreat from Amazon backfire?
Rebecca Stewart, The Drum
Last week, Nike U-turned on its direct seller arrangement with Amazon to instead focus on “elevating consumer experiences through more direct, personal relationships”.
Don’t Read Too Much Into Home Depot’s Earnings
Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg
Disappointing results for the huge retailer aren’t necessarily a sign of a softening economy.
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