Much like current trends in food consumption, shoppers are placing a higher value on where their clothing comes from and how it's made. They will even spend 10 to 15 percent more on ethically produced clothing, according to Marshal Cohen, retail analyst at NPD Group. "The younger generation, in particular, is willing to pay for...
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Morning Digest
May 02, 2017
What marketers need to know today
Patagonia, Everlane and PACT lead the trend
By Christine Birkner
Much like current trends in food consumption, shoppers are placing a higher value on where their clothing comes from and how it's made. They will even spend 10 to 15 percent more on ethically produced clothing, according to Marshal Cohen, retail analyst at NPD Group. "The younger generation, in particular, is willing to pay for...
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Its bird is one of the most recognizable symbols of our time
By Robert Klara
Agency does a 'yuge' dive into the evolution of his tweets
By Christopher Heine
New York Life wants you to get checks every month, like Lou Bega
By Robert Klara
IAB report also found 80% plan to invest even more
By Erik Oster
While original programming has always been the lifeblood of TV, digital video has often been defined by homemade clips and self-made stars. But the gap appears to be narrowing. According to a new report commissioned by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), spending on ads that support original digital video content has nearly doubled in the...
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Deutsch's new anthem ad turns an optimistic eye westward
By Patrick Coffee
Like millions of Americans, Volkswagen would like to leave the past 20 months behind and embark on a completely new journey with a clear head and a little help from the always-reliable Paul Simon. The German automaker last month effectively resolved the emissions scandal that dogged its brand since 2015, and its newest campaign from...
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Ratings are edging ever closer to rivals GMA and Today
By Chris Ariens
When CBS News set out to reinvent its morning show in 2011--after years of frequent hosting shake-ups failed to move the ratings needle-- the organization went back to the basics. "The problem with the show we were doing," said CBS News president David Rhodes, "was that it was a copy of somebody else's show. We...
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Mia Tramz creates groundbreaking content
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Omnicom wins more of the beer giant's business
By Patrick Coffee
Today, MillerCoors confirmed earlier reports regarding the status of its Miller Lite business after finalizing its relationship with the brand's new digital and social media agency of record, DDB Chicago. It marks a major coup for Omnicom, which had already been working on Miller Lite by way of its agency 180LA. "As of this week,...
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