TANYA GAZDIK

Senior reporter Tanya Gazdik covers automotive, sports and pets for MediaPost's "Marketing Daily." She is the chief programmer for MediaPost's Marketing: Automotive conferences and is the lead juror for MediaPost's annual Marketing: Automotive awards. She previously was the deputy editor of MediaPost, animal welfare reporter at "The (Toledo) Blade," Detroit bureau chief of "Adweek" and associate editor at "Ward's Automotive Reports" and "Ward's AutoWorld."
- Mercedes-Benz Preps For US Open in
Marketing Daily on
08/21/2026
Global brand ambassador Coco Gauff is "influencing culture in ways that extend far beyond tennis," Mercedes-Benz's Melody Lee tells "Marketing Daily."
- Microsoft AI Loses CMO Andrea Mallard in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
08/21/2026
"Mallard's departure comes as the company restructures its approach to consumer marketing," according to Social Samosa.
- Survey: Consumers Value Auto Show Experience in
Marketing Daily on
08/20/2026
At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, 41% participated in an on-site test drive, with 34% saying the experience made them more likely to consider buying that brand.
- Hyundai Offers Discounted Charging Access in
Marketing Daily on
08/20/2026
"Range anxiety was never really only about the battery. It's about trust in the system built around it," said Hyundai's Olabisi Boyle.
- NFL Returns With Humorous Player-Packed Creative in
Marketing Daily on
08/20/2026
The NFL built a life-sized "Celly Studio," where players rehearse their celebrations, or cellys, before they're unveiled on the field.
- Panera Enlists Keke Palmer To Roll Out Loyalty Program in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
08/19/2026
Palmer will be featured in creative that features her doing what she does best: taking the internet's favorite talking points and turning them into the punchline.
- Chrysler's 'Acronyms' Campaign Highlights Pacifica Attributes in
Marketing Daily on
08/18/2026
The Chrysler Pacifica isn't just a vehicle, it's the family MVP, said Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis.
- Neutrogena Faces Renewed Backlash After Hayden Panettiere's Death in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
08/18/2026
Neutrogena's social media posts across various platforms are flooded with comments slamming the company over its alleged treatment of Panettiere.
- Test Drive: Mitsubishi Improves Outlander PHEV, Reveals Eclipse EV in
Drive Time on
08/17/2026
Marketing will lean into the styling and warranty on Eclipse Sportback, and the flexibility that a plug-in hybrid offers for Outlander PHEV, says Mitsubishi's Kim Ito.
- Jaguar Ex-Design Chief Defends Radical Rebranding in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
08/17/2026
The campaign's goal was to reposition Jaguar as an electric-only luxury brand priced akin to Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
- New Relentlessly Sad Drama Typifies TV Content Today
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Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
04/21/2026)
Thanks for saving me from yet another dreary TV show. I had a similar "ugh" eaction to Big Mistakes but made myself watch two full episodes because I love Dan Levy and hoped it woud get better. Nope. Not so much depressing as just about of annoying screaming. And this is entertainment?
- ICE Plans $100M Recruitment Campaign
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
12/31/2025)
Thanks for the comment Roger. I was able to run down that information from a November story and have updated my story accordignly.
- Consumers Optimistic About EVs, Per BMW Group Survey
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily on
06/12/2025)
Hi Wynn, Thanks for reading! Research (from a multitude of sources) shows that most EV owners end up putting in a level 2 home charger. But even with simply a 120 volt household outlet, you could easily add 75 miles of range overnight. Folks can do that even out of apartment or condo windows with extension cords.
- Automakers Drive Forward With Pride, LGBTQ+ Efforts
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily on
06/11/2025)
Hi again, Jeep has it posted as a Story on Instagram. If you go to their Insta page and click the Jeep profile logo, the post comes right up. Unfortunately there's no way for me to embed it in my story. But it is there! :)
- Automakers Drive Forward With Pride, LGBTQ+ Efforts
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily on
06/11/2025)
Hi Mike, thanks for catching that the link was old. I replaced it with the quote from Stellantis. They have not yet posted about it on Instagram this year, but maybe that's by design, given the current political climate. I have reached out to them again to ask about it.
- The Whole US-Canada Thing, 'IMHO'
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Gord Hotchkiss
(Media Insider on
05/06/2025)
Great column, Gord, and I share your pain. As a Detroiter, I'm back and forth across the border with Windsor, Ontario quite frequently and I have a lot of Canadian friends. Our common purpose is saving dogs from high-kill shelters in the southern U.S. and transporting them up to rescue groups in London, Toronto, Ottawa and other parts of Ontario. I crossed with great trepidation a few weeks ago but thankfully everyone in the commercial office (we pay taxes on the dogs -- they are considered "goods") and at my favorite fish and chips joint were very pleasant. I keep telling mysellf "this too shall pass," but it's distressing at the moment to see U.S. relationships with the rest of the world degrade overnight.
- Jeep Wins The Super Bowl
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Tanya Gazdik
(Drive Time on
02/10/2025)
Thanks for the feedback Bill, I appreciate it.
- Report From Ukraine
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Dave Morgan
(Media Insider on
02/20/2025)
Thank you Dave. As someone of Ukrainian heritage, I am distraught over Trump's lies. I am looking for ways to support the people. I'll be in touch with some questions.
- Airbnb, Toyota, Planet Fitness Step Up To Help L.A. Fire Survivors
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily on
01/09/2025)
Thanks Laurie. It's been heartbreaking to watch the coverage.
- Big Brands Backtrack, Fund Inauguration
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
12/26/2024)
Thanks for reading and thanks for your comment, Ronald.