Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Franchisees will encourage social distancing by closing some tables; requiring employees to wear masks and gowns; cleaning digital kiosks after every order. Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
Mike Colleran, Nissan corporate vice president, is appointed senior vice president, marketing and sales, Nissan U.S., effective June 1. Read the whole story
SPORTS
by Tanya Gazdik
Race was renamed "The Real Heroes 400," and drivers' names on race cars have been replaced with names of healthcare workers. Read the whole story
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BRANDS
by Sarah Mahoney
Animated spot speaks right to the mental-health wallop that comes with financial uncertainty: "Headspace... can help you cope with today, and whatever tomorrow brings." Read the whole story
FOOD
by Steve Ellwanger
"How about a mint before you mask? Because mask breath, it's real," says latest Ice Breakers spot. Read the whole story
by P.J. Bednarski
The company's Mood Boost online music video series was retooled to be more specifically aimed at easing the emotional blues of the pandemic. Read the whole story
by Larissa Faw
Cornerstone of campaign is a music video guiding viewers through different ways they can start a conversation with their friends about mental health challenges. Read the whole story
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by Richard Whitman, Columnist
White Castle is throwing a "Slider Jam" virtual party featuring Dude Skywalker. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Ray Schultz, Columnist
Email lists erode even during normal times. Here are some problems -- and possible solutions -- from ZeroBounce. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Dave Morgan, Featured Contributor
For example, why did so many soft drink companies cut back so much on their TV ad spend after sports programming went on hiatus? Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Elizabeth Fermon
Despite likely broad changes to the retail experience, one in four people say shopping is the activity they are most looking forward to after … Read the whole story