Plus, Apple's latest privacy announcement ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Not coming through? Click here to view in browser
 
 
 
 
First Things First
 
June 24, 2020
By Jess Zafarris
 
 
Paris Agency Rosapark, Led by White Founders, Faces Scrutiny on Twitter
 

Havas-owned French agency Rosapark was the subject of discussions around race and representation in the industry on Twitter Tuesday after Nathan Young, president of 600 & Rising and group strategy director at Periscope, noted the juxtaposition between its name and the three white men who lead it. The agency's former creative director claimed in 2016 that the founders of the agency didn't deliberately name it after Rosa Parks.

As the discussion continued on Twitter, a Havas employee criticized the manner in which Young drew attention to Rosapark's name, prompting more outrage, as Young's supporters pointed out the problem with telling a Black man how to react to racial insensitivity.

Inside the debate: Many of those who commented are in favor of a name change for the agency.

Also in Agency News:

  • WPP's Ogilvy named Andy Main its new global CEO. Main will join next month, replacing John Seifert, who plans on retiring in 2021.
  • WPP has been hired by WW, formerly Weight Watchers, to handle its media responsibilities in North America, part of a larger structure for the market in which agency Decoded Advertising will work "hand-in-hand" with WPP.
 
 
 
 
 
The World's Top CMOs on the Role of Marketing in the Future

Adweek met with 50 CMOs from the world's biggest brands for The Great Marketing Reboot, two symposiums intended to find out what’s changed in the past three months, what’s changing in the next three months and what’s forever changed for the industry. Here were a few highlights from a survey they responded to:

  • 68% of respondents said the role of marketing has been elevated in the past three months. That means brands need to authentically communicate and embody their brand purpose and social values.
  • Business leaders are more responsible than ever for being change agents, so marketers will need to be more involved in internal communications within their organizations, leading discussions about connecting brand purpose with company values.
  • To address team mental health as a top priority while maintaining productivity and development, leaders will need to learn new skills, teams will need more outlets to de-stress and new protocols will need to be developed to respect work-life balance.

Get more insights: Discover the top 10 tips from the symposium participants for the brands of tomorrow.

Related: How can brand leaders and stewards shift, adapt and grow to stand the test of time in today's environment? Here are the top themes these 50 CMOs brought up.

 
 
 
Relatives of the Actresses Behind Aunt Jemima See Rebrand as Legacy Erasure

The 131-year-old Aunt Jemima mascot and brand, which PepsiCo recently announced it is retiring, is rooted in the slavery-era minstrel stereotype of the "Black mammy." But the relatives of two Aunt Jemima actresses told NBC News that they believe the removal of the mascot represents an erasure of their legacy. Vera Harris, whose great aunt Lillian Richard played Aunt Jemima for 23 years, said she understands not wanting to perpetuate a negative stereotype, but that she doesn't want her aunt's memory "swept under the rug." Meanwhile, the great-grandson of Anna Harrington Short called the rebranding a "slap in the face."

A look back in time: Read about the history of these two actresses, as well as the original woman who inspired Aunt Jemima, Nancy Green.

 
 
 
Apple's Latest Privacy Announcement Could Be More Impactful than CCPA or GDPR

IDFA isn't dead, but it's new consent requirements will be a significant hurdle for companies eager to cash in on in-app advertising. As part of its iOS 14 update, Apple will require app developers, including media owners and brands, to disclose the data they collect and the third parties they share it with.

The implications: Users will need to opt-in sharing their data with third-parties on an app-by-app basis.

 
 
 
The Latest Updates from NewFronts
  • The IAB's annual video ad spend study, which it released today, shows that more than half of buyers are moving their broadcast and cable ad spend to connected TV, which includes companies like Roku, Tubi and Hulu.
  • Debuting at NewFronts, Barstool Sports touted its new creative studio for brands while explaining to advertisers why they shouldn't be put off by the occasionally controversial platform.
  • Also a newcomer, Snap talked up its original shows including The Drop, an unscripted streetwear-focused show that lets users shop for apparel while they watch.
  • Focusing on short-form video platform ellentube, Ellen Digital Network presented a star-studded lineup including shows from comedian Tiffany Haddish and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Ellie Kemper.
  • Facebook didn't focus on new programming for its video destinations, but instead provided examples of the creative ways its tools like Facebook Live and Instagram Live have been used amid the pandemic.
  • Condé Nast emphasized its commitment to championing more diverse voices, plus opportunities for advertisers including a podcast network, shoppable ads and partnerships with Nielsen and the National Basketball Players Association.
  • Vevo focused on its wide distribution, with a reach of 148 million viewers and 24 billion monthly global views, mostly due to its presence on YouTube.

More of Today's Top News and Highlights

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Halo Top Wants You to Dance Around and Eat Some Ice Cream in New Body Positivity Ad
 

In an ad created with Heat, Deloitte Digital’s agency, light ice cream brand Halo Top went full body-positive for the first time, encouraging consumer to stop "shoulding" themselves and enjoy a pint.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Promoted Content by Zeotap
[Ebook] Here's What It Takes to Activate a True 360-Degree Customer Profile
 
[Ebook] Here's What It Takes to Activate a True 360-Degree Customer Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adweek Promos and Events
LIVE Today: The Future of Content in an Omni-Channel World
 

Join Adweek, Appnovation and Contentful for this live virtual event, June 24th at 2pm ET, where we'll discuss how the atomization and easy distribution of content across all channels can help you build a consumer strategy that creates lasting value for your audience and maximizes content agility across the entire consumer journey. Save your virtual seat and tune in at 2pm ET.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quote of the Day
 

We asked each of the 15 #PrideStars honorees about their roots, the work they’re doing now to expand LGBTQ inclusion and what’s in store in the future. Discover what all of them said here.

 
 
 
 
 
Burger King Offers 'Autopilot Whopper' Promo After a Tesla Confused BK Logo for a Stop Sign
 

The brand says your car might know best.

 
 
 
 
 
In Largest Plant-Based Partnership Yet, Starbucks Launches Impossible Breakfast Sandwich
 

Faux-meat product will be in 15,000-plus Starbucks locations.

 
 
 
 
 
Kellogg's Combines Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops Into a Single Product
 

Cereal companies are not shying away from a sugar-forward strategy.

 
 
 
 
 
Streaming Subscriptions Are Up—But So Is Churn
 

Nearly one-quarter of U.S. consumers added a new video service during the pandemic.

 
 
 
 
 
Crocs Found a Way Back Onto People's Feet Amid the Pandemic
 

The ugly yet comfortable clog became a staple for bustling healthcare workers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Jobs
Sabii Digital
Jersey City, New Jersey
 
Wakefern Food Corp.
Edison, New Jersey
 
Via New Media Inc.
New York City, New York
 
The Brandon Agency
Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
fb tw in insta
 
 
 
You’re subscribed to Adweek’s First Things First as newsletter@newslettercollector.com


© 2020 Adweek, LLC • 261 Madison Avenue • 8th Floor • New York, NY 10016
UnsubscribeUpdate PreferencesSubscribe
Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyForward to a Friend
 
AdChoicesLearn more about AdChoices for LiveIntent
 
 
Link