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Bigfoot (seriously) stars in this amazing political attack ad you have to see | AdAge

"I thought I was good at hiding," says a somber, contemplative Bigfoot in this new political attack ad out of Minnesota. "And then Erik Paulsen comes …

Why the Future of Digital Marketing Lies in Automation and Live Chat

There is no question that mobile messaging is on the rise. By the end of 2018, 78 percent of the world’s smartphone users will message every month, …

The Captain Marvel Trailer Has a Glorious, Lingering Product Placement for … Blockbuster?

The trailer for Captain Marvel, who emerges from relative obscurity to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe next spring, features a few interesting …

After Hurricane Florence Made Landfall, These Brands Quietly Helped the Relief Effort

The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Cartersville, Ga., is a sprawling, 900,000 square-foot facility whose fermentation tanks turn out enough beer to fill …

Six things you need to know about Princi, the store Starbucks is opening in Chicago

Rocco Princi opened his first store in Villa San Giovanni, Italy and moved his business to Milan in 1986. Back then, Howard Schultz was still …

'High Times' IPO Backed By 6,000 Investors

After making initial moves to launch its IPO in June, <i>High Times</i>has announced investors backing the cannabis-focused content company.<p><i>High Times</i> has …

Dear Martin Sorrell, Your ‘No Creative’ Model Shouldn’t Happen. And It Won’t.

Like an old man telling kids to stay off his lawn, Martin Sorrell announced this week that his new company, S4 Capital, will not include creative …

How Nestlé Germany Stayed One Step Ahead Of GDPR

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in May, Nestlé Germany was ready.<p>Germany’s data collection laws have been notoriously …

Moms are like dairy cows in this hilarious ad for a revolutionary wireless breast pump | AdAge

Breastfeeding moms dance around dairy cows in a barn in a hilarious new campaign for Elvie Breast Pump, a silent, wire-free breast pump that’s aimed …

Home Depot focuses on smart home tech to fend off online retailers

Digiday+ Member Article<p>Home Depot is focusing on smart home technology and creating dedicated sections within its 2,200 stores to show off the …

Does Ofcom’s proposal for UK to regulate social media have merit?

After a year of data scandals, plans by UK government to regulate technology companies could have legs.<p>The UK’s telecoms watchdog Ofcom has outlined …

Watching This Swedish CEO Plow Through Glass Using Heavy Machinery Is Oddly Satisfying

The patron saint of Swedish Heavy Machinery is likely Jean-Claude Van Damme. The actor’s “Epic Split,” a 2014 gymnastic foray between two Volvo big …

3 Cloud Stocks That Have Doubled and Still Have Room to Grow

These up and comers have doubled in the past year, and that might be just the beginning.<p>Having a stock that can double its value in just a year is an …

In drama and dissent

A rainy Bengaluru evening saw a new batch of writers achieve a milestone at the Rangasthala theatre at Rangoli Metro Art Centre. The graduation event …

Bigfoot Tries to Get Footage of an Elusive Congressman in This Enjoyably Odd Political Ad

Congressional hopeful Dean Phillips, a Democrat running in Minnesota, says Republican incumbent Erik Paulsen is so detached from his home district, …

Expandable ads can be entry points for site hacks

Researcher finds XSS vulnerabilities in iframe busters, scripts that power expandable ads that grow and cover a large area of the page.<p>Ads that …

Why platforms like Facebook, Amazon and Walmart are trying to play nice with small businesses

On Sept. 18, Facebook announced a partnership with Macy’s to bring small businesses that already advertise with it into a pop-up marketplace coming …

Coca-Cola eyes the cannabis market

The world's largest beverage company may be the next industry giant to jump into the cannabis drinks business.<p>Coca-Cola Co. says it's monitoring the …

Campaign Big Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist for the annual awards has been revealed. Here are the campaigns that made the cut.

WVB vs. UC Riverside Postgame Press Conference

Your subscription expires on . You must update your billing info to ensure your subscription continues to be available.<p>We've detected that you are …

McCann Names New MD For Melbourne

Creative agency McCann has announced the appointment of Georgie Pownall as its new managing director for Melbourne.With over 20 years’ experience in …

GE - One More Giant Leap

This Totally Crazy, Dali-Esque French Ad Is About Booking Train Travel | AdAge

France's main rail booking platform, Voyages-sncf.com, rebranded as OUI.sncf on Dec. 6. To communicate the new brand, agency TBWA/Paris seems to have …

Toyota enlists three directors to promote new Corolla Hatchback in ‘Greater Than’ campaign

Toyota’s 2019 Corolla Hatchback national marketing campaign, titled ‘Greater Than', promises a vehicle that enables drivers to live in the moment and …

Project Feels: How USA Today, ESPN and The New York Times are targeting ads to mood

Lately, media companies, including The New York Times, ESPN and USA Today, have rolled out ad products that they say can match ads to people in …

Facebook Accused Of Encouraging Sex Discrimination In Employment Ads

Facebook's ad platform enables employers to discriminate by blocking women from viewing job ads, the digital rights group ACLU alleges in a complaint …

Why Programmatic Provides a Better Digital Marketing Landscape

Everyone loves to hate on digital advertising, but it is here to stay—and adoption is on the rise. We all like the idea of uninterrupted content …

‘It’s everyone’s problem’: Google touts commitment against ad fraud

Google invited about 200 people to its New York offices on Sept. 18 not to share news or directly tout its own greatness, but rather to explore the …

The Future is Friday featuring Lauren Pacheco

The Future is Friday returns September 21 with arts activist, Lauren Pacheco. Grab your tickets now.<p><b>Lauren Pacheco<br>Arts Activist and Public Arts</b> …

The 2018 Summer Of Data

<i>"</i><i>Data-Driven Thinking</i><i>" is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media.</i><p><i>Today’s column is</i> …