A puppet of a cockroach lies on its back, flailing its arms wildly. A mouse cursor hesitates over an order on the website "Poison Depot" before changing it from one bottle to eleven. A gleeful Victorian marriage proposal goes awry when lightning strikes a nearby tree. Each story is told in just six seconds of...
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Morning Digest
March 17, 2017
What marketers need to know today
Dracula, Hamlet and more promote new ad format
By Gabriel Beltrone
A puppet of a cockroach lies on its back, flailing its arms wildly. A mouse cursor hesitates over an order on the website "Poison Depot" before changing it from one bottle to eleven. A gleeful Victorian marriage proposal goes awry when lightning strikes a nearby tree. Each story is told in just six seconds of...
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FCB targets teens with stop-motion spots
By David Gianatasio
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Swiftly deleted, the tweet is still sparking boycott threats
By Katie Richards
The brand has won 76 Lions over the years
By Kristina Monllos
6 key offerings to transform businesses
By Katie Richards
Late last year, Publicis Groupe merged two of its digital agencies, SapientNitro and Razorfish, into one. Today, the network announced some of the core offerings that the newly-formed agency, called SapientRazorfish, will have for clients. The goal, according to the agency, is for SapientRazorfish to help "clients transform their businesses in a connected world." "Transformation...
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Melissa McCarthy returns to host on May 13
By Jason Lynch
Saturday Night Live, which is in the midst of its most-watched season in 24 years thanks to Alec Baldwin's turn as President Donald Trump and Melissa McCarthy's appearances as White House press secretary Sean Spicer, is trying to keep that momentum going by airing the final four episodes of the season live in all time...
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Announces additional promotions in London and Portland offices
By Patrick Coffee
Wieden + Kennedy today announced a round of promotions and added a new member to its global management team. Neil Christie, who has served as managing director of W+K London for more than 13 years, is now global chief operating officer. He will report to president Dave Luhr and work closely with global chief creative...
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Scheduling snafu leads to network face-off
By Jason Lynch
We're already in the thick of Peak TV--in which the number of scripted series released each year has more than doubled since 2009--and now we've also reached Peak Upfronts. On April 6, buyers and advertisers in New York will have to choose between two upfront events happening simultaneously, both of which are traditionally highlights of...
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The 9th annual awards show features social media standouts
By Sami Main
Between memes, hot takes and demands to delete your account, social media is a key way for brands and individuals to make themselves heard. The trick is doing it effectively, and that's where the Shorty Awards come in. For the ninth year in a row, the Shorty Awards will honor both influencers and brands in...
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Hosts of Clevver's Beauty Break hit the road to go Beauty Trippin'
By Sami Main
MetroPCS is joining the list of brands who see the importance of digital influencers with strong connections to their audience. The prepaid wireless phone service teamed up with Defy Media to sponsor a miniseries from the Clevver team of creators. Defy works more like a TV network rather than a multichannel network, in that it...
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