The final season of "Game of Thrones" is a cash cow for marketers

Apr 12, 2019
Brands of all kinds are rushing to capitalize on the show.
Actress Emilia Clarke in season 8 of Game of Thrones.
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How do you advertise a Super Bowl party without saying “Super Bowl?”

Jan 30, 2019
The NFL owns dozens of trademarks and isn’t afraid to go after anyone using them.
An exterior view of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Super Bowl LIII will take place, is seen on Jan. 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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For some businesses, the partial government shutdown offers a chance to market directly to affected federal workers

Jan 22, 2019
Companies still have to be careful about crafting messages in a highly politicized moment.
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What's missing in Hollywood movie posters? Often, women's heads.

Aug 27, 2018
Comedian Marcia Belsky documents the trope in her blog The Headless Women of Hollywood.
One of the many movie posters featured on Marcia Belsky's blog, Headless Women of Hollywood.

Tech, data, privacy and time: It's a trade-off, but are we trading too much?

Jul 23, 2018
"If I don't understand the trade-off that I'm making, how can I help make decisions for my child?" one marketer asks.
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A battle for World Cup supremacy happens off the pitch

Jun 14, 2018
Every four years, the soccer tournament turns into an epic branding battle between Nike and Adidas.
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How businesses use your Facebook data

Mar 23, 2018
The platform's data is a treasure trove for companies.
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