Actors have joined writers on the picket lines. Last week, Sag-Aftra announced that it would be going on strike and marching with the Writers’ Guild of America as negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers — AKA Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony — had broken down. Since
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After a three year impasse over the transatlantic transfer of Europeans’ personal information, the EU and the US have come to a new agreement that will restore the open exchange of consumer data. It’s a welcome change for the ad industry. The EU and the US Monday reached an agreement on cross-border data transfers, bringing
Ad insiders weigh in on everything from the Bud Light debacle to authentic allyship campaigns from stalwarts such as Nordstrom, Levi’s and MAC Cosmetics With the recent wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the U.S., Pride Month has become yet another front in the ongoing culture wars. While some brands have used the opportunity to show
Prime Video is one of the only remaining streaming services that remains off-limits for advertisers—but that could soon change. When it comes to streaming strategies, ad tiers are all the rage. Both Disney+ and Netflix added ad tiers in the last year, and Amazon’s own free, ad-supported platform Freevee recently proved with megahit Jury Duty
All eyes continue to be on Hollywood. This week, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) enters its seventh strike week and there’s a possibility that actors may join them. Last week, Sag-Aftra authorized a strike should negotiations break down and the current contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) expires on
Here’s what brand marketers need to know about Apple’s ground-breaking ‘spatial computing’ device, according to IPG Media Lab’s Richard Yao. On Monday, Apple unveiled its long-anticipated immersive headset device, Vision Pro, at its annual WWDC developer conference. The device, which resembles a futuristic set of ski goggles, allows users to view digital content on top
The UM Worldwide chief strategy officer speaks to LBB’s Tom Loudon about Cannes, marketing data, and her decision to swap careers in her mid-20s If you ask her, Jocelyn Tse will tell you she has a hidden agenda. “I try to use my strategy experience to facilitate creative work, especially with the focus being placed
A record fine for Meta will have landmark consequences for marketers on both sides of the Atlantic. The EU has fined Meta €1.2bn for a breach of data protection laws, the largest such fine on record. The fine was levied as a result of Facebook’s transfer of user data from the EU to servers in
Ad Age is marking Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023 with our Honoring Creative Excellence package. AANHPI Heritage Month 2023 has seen a multitude of brands showing up to celebrate Asian cultures and communities. Nami Soejima, UM Worldwide “I believe the conversation has shifted from tackling anti-Asian hate to celebrating its culture
Good afternoon from New York. We’re entering week three of the Hollywood writers strike and there’s been no progress. The studios have moved on to the directors, while the writers are pinning most of the blame on Netflix. The strike has already had a material impact on the business. One of the largest owners of