The energy that consumes DoorDash's Tribeca premiere at The Standard Biergarten in New York aligns with that of the short film the event honors: communal. Hopeful. Vibrant. As the crowd awaits the premiere of "Soul of the City," the delivery service's follow-up to its 2020's "Southside Magnolia," there's an air of excitement for both the...
Facebook Shop and Instagram Shop will help celebrate Juneteenth by showcasing collections featuring products from Black-owned businesses, under the theme #BuyBlack. Brands that will be part of the collection include Golde, House of Takura and Obia Naturals. Kamaro Brown will host a video series on Facebook Elevate, encouraging people to show love and support for...
I don't know about you, but as we emerge from Covid-19 protocols and gently re-enter offices and in-person meetings, I almost feel the need to greet my 3D colleagues with a super-celebratory greeting. And thanks to recently passed legislation, we are on the brink of being able to say "happy Juneteenth" nationwide. This gives me...
For bar and spirits industry veteran Amanda Victoria, the inspiration to get into the canned cocktail game wasn't a matter of responding to the pandemic. It was a matter of environmental concerns, quality ingredients and career fulfillment. Victoria is pursuing all three goals with her brand, Siponey ("sip-OWN-ee"--or simply say "sip honey" really fast). The...
Fun fact: Americans eat an estimated 20 billion hot dogs every year, and some people are such super fans that they have images of the summer barbecue staple tattooed onto their bodies. But that artwork can go awry. That's where Lightlife is stepping in, launching a one-day pop-up shop for its plant-based Smart Dog brand...
From the hero of 2008 Pixar classic WALL-E and beyond, cute robot characters have provided creative fuel for filmmakers and advertisers alike. ?koda, the Volkswagen-owned car brand, is the latest to imagine a charming world of artificial intelligence with its tale about two robot siblings who learn to overcome their differences. The campaign promotes ?koda's...
Industry veteran Taj Alavi is now global head of marketing at Spotify, a newly created role for the music streaming company, the brand confirmed to Adweek today. Most recently, Alavi was vp of marketing and communications for banking app Chime--a fintech company that saw its popularity and valuation skyrocket during the Covid-19 pandemic. Spotify declined...