#Inside the 1991 Clio Awards debacle, 30 years on

#Inside the 1991 Clio Awards debacle, 30 years on

“#Inside the 1991 Clio Awards debacle, 30 years on” On June 13, 1991, the prestigious Clio Awards for excellence in the advertising industry was a night to remember – for all the wrong reasons. Unlike the dignified affairs of previous years, the banquet at New York’s Manhattan Center studios descended into what journalist Trip Gabriel…

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#Controversial ads fuel South Korea’s sexism debate

#Controversial ads fuel South Korea’s sexism debate

“#Controversial ads fuel South Korea’s sexism debate” SEOUL, May 28 – This month three South Korean companies and the Seoul police have had to pull ads and other content after men’s rights groups claimed that “small penis” symbols were used, insulting men. The offending images? Hands with the thumbs and the index fingers pinching towards…

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#Google to pay fine, change ad business in antitrust settlement: report

#Google to pay fine, change ad business in antitrust settlement: report

“#Google to pay fine, change ad business in antitrust settlement: report” Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is reportedly expected to pay a fine and change some business practices to settle an antitrust case with the French government over its online advertising business. France’s Competition Authority has alleged that Google’s advertising tool DoubleClick, which online publishers use…

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#Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes  million in funding

#Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes $50 million in funding

“#Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes $50 million in funding” A social media network that aims to give content creators more financial control just landed a $50 million investment. Mighty Networks, founded by Gina Bianchini in 2017, has already attracted 10,000 paying content creators and brands to its platform, including the popular TED conferences, Singularity University…

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#Budweiser, other brands urge people to get COVID vaccine

#Budweiser, other brands urge people to get COVID vaccine

“#Budweiser, other brands urge people to get COVID vaccine” Budweiser and other brands are urging customers to get the COVID-19 vaccine — a move they’re betting will also give their businesses a shot in the arm. Budweiser released an ad Wednesday called “Good Times are Coming.” At the start, a screen flashes the words “Remember…

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#Facebook stock surges as Zuckerberg downplays Apple privacy clampdown

#Facebook stock surges as Zuckerberg downplays Apple privacy clampdown

“#Facebook stock surges as Zuckerberg downplays Apple privacy clampdown” Facebook shares jumped Friday after Mark Zuckerberg played down the risk that the social media giant faces in an upcoming change to Apple’s privacy policies. “I’m confident that we’re gonna be able to manage through that situation,” he said in an interview on Josh Constine’s PressClub Clubhouse room….

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