Anyone who’s taken a family road trip knows that last-minute delays come with the territory. Thankfully, AT&T is doing its part to move things along. In “Hyper Gig,” directed by Sebastian Caporelli, produced by Easy Mondays+Poster, and created via Dallas-based Dieste, Inc., a family of four (and another van full of travelers) is trying to … Continue reading “AT&T keeps us up to speed with Hyper Gig”
AT&T, which is the parent company of CNN, has now been revealed as a major backer of One America News Network (OAN), an extreme right-wing media news outlet. The network, which is known for blatantly spreading misinformation and injecting poison into the democracy, has reportedly had tens of millions of dollars poured into its revenue … Continue reading “AT&T named as major backer of conspiracy network OAN”
In a move that will rival media giants Disney and Netflix, AT&T Inc. and Discovery, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading nonfiction and international entertainment and sports businesses to create a premier, standalone global entertainment company. The “pure play” content company will own … Continue reading “AT&T merges WarnerMedia with Discovery in $43B deal”
Today, AT&T launches a new campaign for the 2021 Masters, highlighting the brand’s core mission: creating stronger human connections. As communications technology has advanced, connection has become ever more pervasive, complex and impressive. We often think about this progress literally, new technical achievements, network benchmarks and more. But the “Connections” campaign seeks to humanize why AT&T makes its network faster, more reliable, and more secure, to … Continue reading “AT&T builds connections in new campaign”
AT&T’s MVP Lily is bringing her marquee charm to a suite of new March Madness-themed spots set to air throughout the tournament, with the first to air starting this weekend during Selection Sunday on CBS. Just like a coach or an analyst breaks down the game, Lily is great at breaking down our products and … Continue reading “Lily is back for March Madness for AT&T”
AT&T, with help from LeBron James, is sharing a little love as we all close out a trying 2020 and look forward to the New Year with hope. The new creative, from our friends at BBDO, LA, features peeps from all walks of life coming together singing the 1969 David Ruffin hit Put a Little … Continue reading “A little love goes a long way in new AT&T holiday spot”
AT&T is releasing its first ad celebrating nationwide 5G, starring its beloved spokes-character Lily! Since Lily’s return to AT&T in May, she is back for the third installment of the latest series of ads featuring Milana Vayntrub as an AT&T employee. This time, Lily is shown back in an AT&T store and making a big deal about … Continue reading “AT&T and Lily return in first 5G campaign from BBDO”
WarnerMedia, an AT&T company, announced the establishment of a COVID-19 relief fund that will provide Atlanta-based artistic and cultural institutions with resources needed to elevate storytelling and continue creating during these challenging times. WarnerMedia and AT&T created the $250,000 relief fund with a special focus on small-to-medium arts and cultural institutions in Atlanta. “We believe … Continue reading “WarnerMedia & AT&T create $250k fund for Atlanta Arts”
Today, AT&T launches a new campaign – remaining empathetic to the current reality – while lightening the mood with a dose of charm via beloved spokes-character Lily. YES, that Lily. ‘Member her? From 2013-2017 and in more than 40 spots, AT&T store manager Lily assisted customers in-store. Audiences were crushing on her for a bit. And for … Continue reading “Lily’s back… at home in two new AT&T spots”
Tribeca Drive-In series is the first-of-its-kind curated program of movies, music and more coming to drive-in theatres and exclusive venues across the country, beginning in June. Tribeca Enterprises today announced a partnership with IMAX and AT&T to unveil “Tribeca Drive-In,” an all-new drive-in entertainment series that will take place this summer at drive-in theatres and … Continue reading “Tribeca, IMAX & AT&T launch Summer drive-in series”
After serving 13 years as AT&T’s Chairman and CEO, Randall Stephenson, 60, will retire as CEO but will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors until January 2021 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. The AT&T Inc. Board has elected AT&T President and Chief Operating Officer John Stankey as CEO effective July 1, 2020, … Continue reading “Stankey replaces Stephenson as AT&T CEO”
Well, we are one step closer to one company to rule them all. Sorry, that line was meant for Disney, Comcast and Fox. But it is appropriate here as well. AT&T and Time Warner have closed their $85.4 billion merger, just two days after receiving regulatory approval from a judge, the telecom company announced on … Continue reading “AT&T and Time Warner close $85.4 billion merger”
Fans Get Close to the Action in Chicago, San Francisco and Boston “Everything in this world is magic, except for the magician.” — Dr. Ford The line uttered by Anthony Hopkins’ Dr. Ford in Westworld’s first season speaks to the power of illusion and belief and the blurred lines between realities within HBO‘s runaway hit … Continue reading “Digital Kitchen brings ‘Westworld’ to Chicago AT&T stores”
A Game of Thrones prequel. DC Universe movie premieres. 10,000 hours of programming. And Friends. For $14.99 a month. Today, WarnerMedia today unveiled significant new details about its HBO Max direct-to-consumer strategy, revealing a comprehensive offering of programming options for every audience, product features and functionality, and its go-to-market plans. Launching in May of 2020, … Continue reading “HBO Max announces price and programming”
From this pic, The Reel 360 team is getting a Jay and Silent Bob vibe. Branded production company Bullitt has announced the addition of The Director Brothers to its diverse roster of talent. Otherwise known as Ryan McNeely and Josh Martin, The Director Brothers are Funny or Die veterans who have worked with high-profile comedy … Continue reading “The Director Brothers join forces with Bullitt”
Noted Editor Stephen Jess has joined Cut+Run. His gift for uncovering authentic human moments shines through in his projects for Google, AT&T, Subaru, and American Express. “Stephen combines outstanding talent, genuine warmth, and wisdom in his everyday interactions and his work,” says Cut+Run Partner Jon Grover. “We are proud of the community we’ve built here … Continue reading “Stephen Jess joins Cut+Run”
Wieden + Kennedy, Apple and MJZ lead Shortlist nominations. Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, today announced the first-ever “Community Award,” to be presented during AICP Week in June. The Community Award is an unfiltered way to give the entire industry the ability to voice its opinion on the favorite spot of the year. … Continue reading “AICP announces Community Award and Shortlists”
By now, we all know that on April 14 Tiger Woods defied the odds in Augusta, Georgia. Where it was generally thought that the one-time golf superstar was washed up, Woods proved the naysayers wrong by winning his fifth Masters Tournament, the first since 2005. To put that into a personal perspective for me – … Continue reading “Nike celebrates Tiger Woods in a crazy way”
Winfrey, Spielberg, Aniston, Witherspoon, Spencer, Abrams, Momoa, Shyamalan, Jon M. Chu are all coming – to Apple TV+. Yesterday, the Cupertino giant revealed the name of their new subscription service which will become the new home for the world’s most creative storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries, coming this fall. Apple TV+ will … Continue reading “Apple reveals new streaming service”
We’ve all known for years that so many c-suite decisions and agreements happen on somewhere in between the first hole and the 19th hole on a golf course. Apparently, so does Adobe and AOR 72&Sunny. During the Golf Channel’s broadcast of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Adobe will debut an experiential TV spot to promote its … Continue reading “72andSunny, Adobe wants you to PDF “Like a boss””
