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Adweek Interviews the 3 Women Who Founded Black Lives Matter—and Started a Global Movement
 

The second annual Beacon Award, which is presented by Adweek and Adcolor to professionals of color and organizations that uplift others and initiate meaningful change for diversity, equity and inclusion, honors the three founders of Black Lives Matter: Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi. 

When they first started in 2013, corporations speaking out against police violence toward Black people and protesters was unheard of—and it was even before Colin Kaepernick knelt. The three women were all struck by the death of Trayvon Martin, and in response to Garza’s Facebook post about it, Cullors would initiate the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag that still sweeps social platforms. Tometi saw it, and the three collaborated to make it an official organization. The movement gained momentum over the next few years, but it came to a head with the protests over the death of George Floyd. Now the world is talking about it, and Coca-Cola, Google and other titanic companies are donating millions to advance real change.

The origin story: Learn about the powerful women behind this movement and discover how they elevated it to a global scale.

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Ryan Reynolds, 2020 Brand Genius Brand Visionary Honoree, Will Join Us at Brandweek

From his iconic film roles to his marketing stunts as owner of Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile, Ryan Reynolds’ creative and clever antics have enchanted and entertained millions. With Aviation in particular, Reynolds’ has creatively directed initiatives including the hilarious Peloton Wife parody, the injection of the brand into a Samsung ad within a Netflix movie, and the celebration of a prestigious leap-year birthday. All of this led to the recent sale of Aviation Gin to Diageo for a whopping $600 million (with Reynolds retained as brand co-owner).

Be there: Join us at Brandweek 2020, a fully reimagined virtual experience, to hear from Reynolds yourself.

 
 
 
'The Hardest Commercial I Have Ever Edited.' How Nike Created Its Split-Screen Masterpiece

Nike made waves last month with the latest short film in its “You Can’t Stop Us” Campaign, crafting a meticulously edited split-screen spot that visually connected athletes of all kinds. Produced by Wieden + Kennedy Portland, the spot required creators to sift through over 4,000 pieces of footage to create this masterpiece of editing. [Watch it here.] Adweek took a look behind the scenes, speaking to four of the key creators behind the ad to discover how it came together.

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Uber Urges Those Who Tolerate Racism to Delete the App
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Timed to the anniversary of the March on Washington and MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Uber released a campaign from Wieden+Kennedy frankly telling consumers that if they tolerate racism, they should delete the app. In connection with the campaign, Uber co-sponsored a march in the capital on Friday, the Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks, and provided discounted meals to event staff and discounted rides to some attendees.

Taking a stand: “Black people have the right to move without fear,” the billboards read.

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'Sin Pena:' Hispanic and Latin American Leaders Issue a Fearless Charge to Speak Up
 

Last week’s Hispanic and Latin American Summit was stunning in its depth, richness and passion. Featuring insights both professional and personal from the likes of Burger King’s Fernando Machado, We Are All Human’s Claudia Romo Edelman, the Arizona Coyotes’ Xavier Gutierrez, PepsiCo’s Fabiola Torres and the AARP’s Yvette Peña—plus many more—the event dissected and challenged the issues Hispanic and Latin American people face today. 

Watch: If you missed this impactful event, you can see the recording in its entirety here.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Amazon Halo Isn't Just Monitoring Your Health—It's Judging You
 

It also rewards and deducts points for physical activity, or lack thereof.

 
 
 
 
 
How to Approach Legal Issues With CGI Influencers
 

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The NBA Will Work With Networks to Air Civic Engagement PSAs When Play Resumes
 

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Facebook Rolls Out News Subscription Linking for Users
 

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Back-to-School TV Ad Spend Plays Hooky in 2020
 

Retailers have spent 70% less on national ads so far.

 
 
 
 
 
Programmatic Is Returning to Its Prepandemic 'Normal' Levels
 

The travel sector is still struggling, but other verticals are spending big on marketing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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