Top of The News
by Tanya Gazdik
It's the latest effort to convert freeloaders into paying members, similar to Netflix's password-sharing shakedown, notes Axios. Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
The National Retail Federation's annual "Hot 25" also includes newcomers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Five Below. Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Teresa Buyikian
As the eternal QSR and fast casual CMO merry-go-round continues to spin, this time one CMO - previously at Papa Johns - has decided … Read the whole story

LIQUOR
by Teresa Buyikian
Champagne cork pops and cheers are part of any highbrow tennis tournament, but one bubbly brand has solidified its relationship with a new exclusive … Read the whole story

SPORTS
by Tanya Gazdik
The song will serve as the soundtrack for ESPN's college football coverage all season long across ESPN networks and ABC. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Les Luchter, Staff Writer
A woman in athletic wear shouts from her couch, "Quick! There's a pharmaceutical commercial coming on!" -- followed by a household member asking "The … Read the whole story

PUBLIC SERVICE
by Danielle Oster
A campaign featuring celebrities and influencers amplifies the generation-spanning fire-safety message of Smokey Bear through new PSAs. Read the whole story

CAUSE-RELATED
by Les Luchter
One spot says someone's "Less than excited to announce I was laid off while pregnant. #jobinscurity." Read the whole story