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Here's Why Las Vegas Tourism Officials Are Sending Letters To Facebook And...
As tech companies went into crisis mode over the NSA scandal, Las Vegas tourism officials are seeing it as a marketing opportunity.The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched a cheeky...
View ArticleHow Quiet Geniuses Can Cope With Working At An Ad Agency
Most of you reading this don’t know me, but I’m quite an introvert. Long ago, an art director partner of mine said once, “You don’t talk much…but you’re thinking.”Which is true. I’m the quiet one in...
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How Facebook Is Trying To Save Itself (And Advertisers) From Sexual, Violent,...
Last month, Facebook found itself in the throes of a PR crisis.Advocacy groups were sick and tired of groups and pages dedicated to celebrating violence against women, and they found a way to get...
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The 25 Most Influential Ad Execs On Twitter
When we asked our friends at PeekAnalytics to tell us who the most influential ad execs on Twitter are, we expected to get back a list of the usual suspects. You know, the most famous CEOs at the...
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Nordstrom Is Taking Pinterest To The Next Level
Nordstrom is looking to pull online and in store closer together with its latest strategy, which sees Pinterest favorites displayed. Items which receive the most pins on Pinterest see a small tag with...
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A Major PR CEO Said The Industry Is 'Too Feminized'
The CEO of Havas PR North America, Marian Salzman, has said that the PR industry has become too feminised, and must discover some of the “balls” of Australian PR which she says helped the nation...
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OK Go Likes Working With Brands More Than Record Labels [THE BRIEF]
Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to know today:OK Go's Damian Kulash thinks that it's easier to work with brands than it is with record labels. He told Ad Age that while record labels try to...
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GE Is Reaching Out To A Younger Demographic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — GE's Kentucky-based appliance division is reaching out to young adults with a new line of appliances.The company has introduced its Artistry Series. It was created by a...
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A German Company Is Using Edward Snowden To Sell Lingerie
Social media campaigns always try to hijack newsworthy events to make a brand seem relevant and edgy, which is why NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden is the new subject of a series of German lingerie...
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Firefox Got A New Logo — But Can You Tell The Difference?
People are talking about Mozilla's newly announced Firefox OS phones— but did anyone notice that the browser changed its logo four days ago?Here are the two logos side-by-side:Pretty similar, huh?Even...
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Samsung Planted A Famous Producer In Jay-Z's New Ad As A Prop
It's safe to say that the 23 million people who have watched Jay-Z's three-minute long Samsung ad for "Magna Carta Holy Grail" assumed that famous long-haired and white bearded producer Rick Rubin, who...
View ArticleHow AOL Turned A Live-Streaming Job Audition Into A Deodorant Commercial
Over the weekend, AOL hosted a nationwide competition asking would-be news anchors to audition live on its website as it was streamed out to over 250,000 viewers. People on Twitter were then asked to...
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LinkedIn Is Increasing Its Advertising [THE BRIEF]
Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to know today:LinkedIn is starting to increase its focus on advertising. The company's $74.8 million ad revenue last quarter only accounted for 23% of its...
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RANKED: The 30 Most Creative People In Social Media Marketing
Brands are finally beginning to understand that dedicating resources to reaching consumers on social media — be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or another platform du jour— is not only beneficial, but...
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Hummus Empire Sabra Is Trying To Infiltrate Man Caves Across America
The CEO of Sabra Dipping Company wants hummus to be the new salsa for male sports fans. Bloomberg News reported that Sabra CEO Ronen Zohar recently approved the company's first nationally televised...
View ArticleDove's Latest Incredible Ad Asks Why Women Hate Being Photographed
Dove is continuing its mission to eradicated women's self esteem issues with its latest video: "Camera Shy."The minute-long ad by Ogilvy & Mather London shows woman after woman running — sometimes...
View ArticleThere's A Creepy Type Of Ad Tech That Implants Corporate Messages In Your...
The latest creepy ad technology created by BBDO Dusseldorf is definitely a new concept.Basically, commuters who lean their heads against a subway or train window would be able to have specific messages...
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This Map Shows The Most Famous Booze From Every State
Steve Lovelace, you have inspired us, sir. To drink! Last month, the Dallas-based writer, photographer, and artist put together the wildly buzzy Corporate States of America map, with the logo of each...
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Omnicom And WPP Are Having A Post-Cannes Spat
As is always the case each year following the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, a "scandal" has erupted. This year it's between Omnicom and WPP with the former claiming the latter is breaking rules...
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This Comedian Is Replacing Robert Downey Jr. As The Voice Of Mr. Peanut [THE...
Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to know today:Bill Hader, recently known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, is the new voice of Mr. Peanut. He's replacing Robert Downey Jr., who...
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