In TV’s New Reality, Diversity Is Just Good Business

After seeing the most racially diverse broadcast schedule at last week’s Upfronts, TIME reporter James Poniewozik wrote a great piece about diversity in television. According to Poniewozik, advertisers “increasingly know that diversity is good for business.” “It’s the right thing to do. It’s decent. It’s fair. But let’s be frank–it’s about dollars and cents, and that’s not…

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A Year of Renewal at the 2014 Digital Newfronts

During the 2014 Digital Newfronts, one thing became clear: digital players have to spend like a TV network and produce TV-like content to compete for TV ad dollars. According to Ad Age, “In the past, the NewFronts have felt haphazard, with lots of proposed shows thrown at the wall to see what sticks. By contrast, this was…

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How Do You Define Bravery?

  Being brave is putting yourself in a situation where you feel  uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s about saying no. It’s hard work. It can’t be taught. Bravery is about breaking rules and changing tactics, and searching in unexpected places. Bravery is about jumping up on stage in front of a crowd to give an impromptu speech. These are just…

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Avoiding Missteps on Social Media Platforms

This is Part V of a blog series from Davis & Gilbert’s recent report, “Advertising Law: 2013 Lessons Learned & 2014 Practical Advice,” on the significant changes in the law relating to advertising, marketing and promotions in 2013, and suggestions for advertisers and agencies to think about and address in 2014. By Joseph J. Lewczak,…

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See What You Missed at The Great Debate: Take 6

At The Great Debate: Take 6, the conversation about content took center stage as one of the most discussed and debated topics in our industry today. So what did we learn? When it comes to content and brands, instant gratification isn’t enough for today’s consumers. People WWTWWTWI (want what they want when they want it) and…

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Don’t Miss What’s Happening at AWE

Advertising Week Europe has officially kicked off in the lively city of London. Today The AD Club will present a special event: Defining Bravery. In honor of The International ANDY Awards 50th anniversary celebrating bravery in advertising, this unique event will feature inspirational talks about stories of bravery from an amazing lineup of industry icons, including:…

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The Great Debate: An Interview With Shelley Zalis, CEO, Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange

Shelley Zalis, CEO, Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange, shared her insight with us on some of the biggest trends impacting the advertising business today. Shelley will participate in a lively discussion at The Great Debate, tonight at 6-8 p.m. at The Dream Hotel Downtown. Don’t miss it! AD Club: What is the biggest trend changing digital advertising today, and…

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Technology, Driving Changes in Audience Habits, Requires Adaptation by Advertisers and Agencies

This is Part III of a blog series on Davis & Gilbert’s recent report, “Advertising Law: 2013 Lessons Learned & 2014 Practical Advice,” which explores the significant changes in the law relating to advertising, marketing and promotions in 2013, and suggestions for advertisers and agencies to think about and address in 2014.  By James L. Johnston,…

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