Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
"Profits doubled to a record $5.2 billion, far exceeding analyst expectations," Sebastian Herrera reports for "The Wall Street Journal." Read the whole story
APPAREL AND RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
The ad crushes 4,000 pieces of footage from 24 sports into a thrilling 90-second tribute to the ways athletes bounce back. Read the whole story
BEVERAGES
by Steve Ellwanger
The chain's menu reshuffle, playing to midday taste preferences, plus promotional pricing, helped the big launch. Read the whole story
TOYS
by Tanya Gazdik
"We are always looking for ways to further engage our fans in the digital space," Mattel's Isaac Quiroga tells "Marketing Daily." Read the whole story
by Melynda Fuller
Roughly 500 Hearst employees make up the new bargaining unit and work across editorial, video, design, photo and social. Read the whole story
by Steve McClellan
Five ads made the finalist cut for the 2020 Emmy in the outstanding commercial category, including one addressing the bias faced by Black men. Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Broadcast revenue declined 1.6% to $2.4 billion, with ad revenue down 28%. Cable network revenue overall was down 15%. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer
A study examined Gen Z's behavior, habits and emotions as they cope with COVID-19 and face the challenges of back-to-school in the fall. Read the whole story