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The Sustainability Agenda Drives Innovation

These are challenging times for producers in the FMCG arena. Although Covid has had a detrimental effect on some industries, it has also been very positive for others.

A Digital CES Means Big Opportunity For Bold, Innovative Brands

If there was ever an event that can benefit from using an all-digital format to make significant leaps forward, it’s CES. And there is no doubt that the best practices from CES 2021 will shape what the event will look like for years to come.

Good Design Saves Lives

The words design and creativity are widely misunderstood. If you were to ask people what they first think of when hearing them, they might say painting or drawing.

The Breakdown of Point Solutions in a Platform-Based World

The era of the standalone data management platform (DMP)—along with tech point solutions in general—is rapidly coming to an end. For a lot of brands that are hugely invested in their current tech stacks, this represents an unpleasant reality.

The Science Behind A Great Meme

First and foremost, good memes often take a novel approach to media and typically break corporate creative norms. What’s produced by the average corporate design team is likely too polished and too reliant on thoroughly researched formulas to capture the right mood.

Peace Out 2020, What’s Next for CTV in 2021

While almost every corner of digital advertising has experienced change this year, CTV has certainly seen a notable uptick in investment, driven by consumer trends: 80 percent of U.S. households now stream video to a connected device.

The Purpose Imperative: True Values Matter More Than Ever in Marketing

While it would be a big stretch to suggest that brands can fix society’s problems, who’s better suited than marketers to offer messages of reassurance—or even joy. To shift the conversation to what’s next and how we’ll get there, we’ll need brand leadership, rooted in something besides platitudes.

How to Embrace the Changes Caused by COVID-19

Our recent research revealed that 84% of consumers surveyed in the US and UK think their behaviours and habits have already changed for the foreseeable in the light of COVID-19, and these changes go beyond online shopping habits.

How Gen Z is Sick of ‘It’, Yet Making Things Happen

They are sick of it (it = all the things) but are making things happen. They are trying to figure out how to help themselves and the world all at the same time. They are frustrated but fierce, tired but tireless, fearful but powerful.

Blockchain Technology Is Entering the World of Gaming

Blockchain technology has already created an online economy. What other applications can this revolutionary new innovation have in the world of gaming? Let’s look at exciting new developments in the future of the industry.

7 Social Media KPIs You Should Be Tracking In 2021

According to financeonline.com, the number of social media users is expected to increase to more than 4 billion by 2021. As social media continues to play a role in many companies’ digital marketing campaigns, here are seven crucial KPIs to look-out for in 2021.

Elevating Storytelling and E-Commerce Strategies with Gaming Tech

Gaming technology is making waves in the advertising industry as a powerful production solution. Techniques previously reserved for video games promise to positively change the production playing field for brands, agencies and creative studios alike.

Where is the Experiential Marketing Heading in 2021?

2020 saw everything change, with the global health crisis largely eliminating live events and upending proven marketing techniques. With brands eager to reunite with customers, experiential marketing pivoted to help forge these important relationships now and into the future.

The Future Of Bringing Virtual And Physical Events Together

The shift from physical to digital events is an unavoidable necessity in the current climate. Even pre-COVID there was a significant movement towards hybrid events, but the pandemic put a rocket up the entire industry when it comes to virtual.

The Secret to Great Media Plans – Don’t Hesitate

Here’s one of my cardinal rules for media planning: the opportunity of a lifetime is only there during the lifetime of the opportunity. When it comes to maximizing the reach and efficiency of a media plan, those opportunities fly by at light speed.

Upgrading Non-Alcoholic Drinks to First Class

The brand needed a suite of both product photography and lifestyle photography to be used across its website, social channels and PR campaigns. With no pre-existing assets, the Wonderhatch team had a clean slate to work from.

5 Strategies to Help Protect Your Brand in Social Media

As part of your social media marketing efforts, you should be aware of the possibilities of mistakes that can damage your brand’s image. Taking steps towards prevention is always the best solution to protecting your brand in social media.

Raising Good Humans

Our latest AWMoms Table Talk, Raising Good Humans, features Dr. Aliza Pressman of The Raising Good Humans Podcast in conversation with UWG’s Monique Nelson and Facebook’s Crystal Worthem.

Fast 5 on the Future of Auto

Since COVID, the automotive industry has completely transformed. Trends that were once emerging, like buying…

The Unique Challenges of Marketing to Moms Amid Covid-19

Kids of all ages are no longer going to school, daycare, extra-curricular, or occupied by babysitters. While the family time and chance to grow alongside their children is appreciated, for many mothers it’s a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week job that has moms everywhere feeling the emotional and physical fatigue.

AWMoms and Facebook Present Table Talk

To celebrate Mother’s Day 2020, Advertising Week and Facebook joined forces for AWMoms Table Talk, featuring casual discussions between working mothers in the industry.

AWMoms and Facebook Present Table Talk

To celebrate Mother’s Day 2020, Advertising Week and Facebook joined forces for AWMoms Table Talk, featuring casual discussions between working mothers in the industry.

AWMoms: Life is Choices

Stephanie Latham currently leads the Technology, Mobility & Connectivity Sales Teams at Facebook; her story for AWMoms is nothing short of a must-read.

AWMoms: Katie Couric

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations, and their families.

AWMoms: Janet Balis

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations, and their families.

AWMoms: Carolyn Montrose

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations, and their families.

AWMoms: Ambika Pai

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations, and their families.

AWMoms: Monique Nelson

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and their families.

AWMoms: Laney Crowell

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and their families.

AWMoms: Ranae Heuer

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and for their families.

AWMoms: Melissa Hobley

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and for their families.

AWMoms: Soyoung Kang

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations, and their families.

AWMoms: Jillian Goger

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and for their families.

AWMoms Q&A with Carly Hertica

As part of our ongoing commitment to telling the stories of industry mothers, we spoke with Carly Hertica. Carly has worked in development and fundraising for non-profits since graduating from Manhattan College in 2012.

AWMoms: Lainie Mulvey

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and for their families.

AWMoms: Karina Vasquez

AWMoms is a committee of moms supported by Advertising Week who work inside and outside of the home; for themselves, for organizations, corporations and for their families.

Mother May I Keep My Job?

Moms in the workplace shape the future every day, whether it’s at their job or at home, growing future leaders and innovators. Working moms are more than just “mommy” or “boss”. They’re superheroes.

Mother’s Day and Agency Life

In the business world, Mother’s Day has become a time to critically reflect on the gap that still exists in creating a supportive culture and opportunity for working moms.

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