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09/12/2023

"Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Over the next 10 weeks, federal lawyers and state attorneys general will try to prove Google rigged the market in its favor by locking its search engine in as the default choice in a plethora of places and devices. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta likely won’t issue a ruling until early next year. If he decides Google broke the law, another trial will decide what steps should be taken to rein in the Mountain View, California-based company...."

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

07/06/2023

Meet the world's newest social media channel: Threads (a Twitter-like platform)

Here’s what to know about Instagram’s new app for public conversations and how it differs from Twitter.

04/27/2023

“But inclusive marketing done right can’t just be about getting people from underrepresented and underserved communities…”. Agreed.

It requires brands to not only have their house in order from an internal standpoint, but also to not cause harm to the people and communities they’ve chosen to serve.

04/10/2023

One of our brands enjoyed world class showjumping in Omaha this past week!

03/03/2023

First redesign in 50 years leads to a boost in sales!

After years of declining soup sales, Campbell’s redesigned its iconic soup can for the first time in 50 years. The company’s strategy to revitalize its namesake product has paid off. Photo illustration: Kaitlyn Wang

01/10/2023

It's one thing when a brand posts support or issues a statement and quite another when it takes a cultural stand by putting a message on its packaging:

Limited-edition packages benefit non-profits She Is the Music and We Are Moving the Needle

12/02/2022

It's official, Viva Magenta is the 2023 color of the year! Pantone made the announcement today:

What is the Pantone Color of the Year 2023? What companies are bringing the Pantone Color of the Year to life through product? How was the Pantone Color of the Year…

11/28/2022

A new blue!

11/18/2022

Twitter is a hot topic in the social world these days with people seeking an alternative, saner option. Newcomer Mastadon has promise. Although there are no ads on this one (yet) we'll be keeping an eye on it.

Interested in trying the social network everyone's flocking to? Here's what you need to know to find your way around and build community.

06/22/2022

Uh…

The trademark, which applies to T-shirts and hats, is victory for the school’s branding that is sure to produce eye rolls from Michigan fans and other rivals.

03/16/2022

A look at how agencies, brands and others are taking action following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ad Age tracks how agencies, brands and others are taking action following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

03/12/2022

The search for new advertising platforms has our freezer aisles: digital doors that not only show graphics of what's inside, they include ad space. https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/12/business/walgreens-freezer-screens/index.html

Walgreens and other retailers have swapped out the clear fridge and freezer doors at thousands of stores, instead adding opaque doors with iPad-like screens showing what's inside. Some customers really, really aren't into it.