0 Collaborating to inspire the next generation of female athletes, Nike announces a new grant initiative with the NFL that commits a total of $5 million in product to growing flag football within high school athletics. This multi-year initiative will provide a one-time donation of up to $100,000 in product to state athletic associations that … Continue reading “Nike, NFL grow Girls Flag Football”
1+ The National Football League today announced the five finalists for the 2020 PEPSI ZERO SUGAR NFL Through the end of the voting period on cast such a vote, fans should tweet the first and last name of the player or the player’s official Twitter handle. Both of these methods must include the hashtag: #PepsiROY. … Continue reading “NFL announces 2020 Pepsi Zero Sugar ROTY Noms”
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1+ When, and if, the NFL returns this fall, chances are it will look very different. Fans may not be allowed in stadiums due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. And Colin Kaepernick may actually be on a team. Now, Doritos has launched “Crash from Home,” an opportunity for consumers to be part of the … Continue reading “Doritos offers fans $150K to create ad for NFL Kickoff”
1+ “WestKanda forever!” Last week, we reported that Grammy-winning artist Kanye West had announced his bid for the presidency. That’s the presidency of the United States. Needless to say, the announcement on Twtter was met with the expected mixture of praise (looking at you Elon Musk, you enabler) from fans and eye rolls from everyone … Continue reading “Kanye says ‘Black Panther’ will influence presidency”
3+ The Reel 360 team misses sports. Can we say it again? We miss SPORTS. So, thank god for the NFL Draft because it gives us the hope of sports returning. To support the ABC NFL Draft 2020, Seattle-based The New Blank created a branding package that frames the show’s focus on players’ personal stories and what … Continue reading “The New Blank kicks off ABC’s NFL Draft 2020”
2+ The National Football League announced today that in collaboration with the National Football League Players Association, clubs, owners and players, more than $35 million has been donated to date, including $3.4M from the NFL Foundation as part of the COVID-19 relief efforts. This comes from AOR, 72andSunny LA. The 10 organizations receiving donations are: … Continue reading “NFL, 72andSunny want you to stay home and stay strong”
5+ Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their contributions and creativity. For the next 29 days, you will be able to celebrate these various personalities with us. Kinya Claiborne is a … Continue reading “Kinya Claiborne, Media Maven, Style Influencer”
1+ We’re all used to twisting and an Oreo cookie (at least the Reel 360 team is) and licking the creme filling away before biting into the crunchy chocolate wafer. Now, the brand wants us to twist our fashion style. The beloved cooke brand has revealed its first ever fashion collection, created in collaboration with … Continue reading “Oreo becomes fashionable with European influencers”
2+ Ratings for the NFL Playoffs Wild-Card weekend were well, wild. According to The Wrap, the opening round of the playoffs scored more than 30 million (30.5 to be exact) viewers over the four games, the highest average since the January 2016 playoffs. That is up 7% from last year’s opening round. The weekend ratings … Continue reading “NFL Wild-Card Weekend ratings highest in four years”
1+ Award-winning creative Erwin Federizo will be lining up on team 72andSunny Los Angeles as group creative director to work on the NFL account. Federizo previously served as global executive creative director at Vans, where he led the brand’s in-house department. Earlier in his career, he held creative positions at agencies including Wieden + Kennedy … Continue reading “72andSunny drafts GCD Federizo for NFL account”
2+ For the NFL’s 100th season, Tide has given the familiar acronym a whole new unfamiliar meaning — “Not For Laundry.” Just in time for the premiere of Sunday Night Football on NBC, Procter and Gamble’s Tide partnered with the NFL and NBC to kick off a national debate about the best night to do … Continue reading “Tide declares NFL Sunday Nights “Not For Laundry””
1+ Gator-who? Power-what? The Reel 360 team did not know this. Apparently for the last 50 years, Pedialyte, from Abbott Park, IL-based Abbott, has served as the go-to rehydration solution for athletes. A huge Pedialyte fan, Cleveland Browns wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. has teamed up with the over-the-counter brand to tell the story of … Continue reading “NFL’s Beckham Jr. rehydrates with Pedialyte”
2+ Thank god football is back. Even though my wife has now become a New England Patriots (blecch) fan due to her crushing on Julian Edelman, I am still overwhelmed with joy (after the disappointment of my Phillies) that my “chill” Sundays are about to become meaningful again. And who better than 72andSunny’s Los Angeles … Continue reading “The NFL is ready with new anthem spot”
2+ Big congrats are in order for Kisha Maldonado-Madrid. Award-winning lifestyle marketing agency, Cashmere Agency, has announced that she will join the shop as Vice President, Influencer Marketing. In her new role at Cashmere, Maldonado-Madrid will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of all influencer efforts, leading the company’s innovative culture-first approach to … Continue reading “Cashmere names new VP, Influencer Marketing”
3+ (Minneapolis – 01 May 2018) Brands spent an estimated $2 billion on influencer marketing in 2017, but nearly one-quarter of influencer marketing dollars are being wasted on inauthentic content that today’s savvy consumers don’t trust, according to new research by agency Carmichael Lynch unveiled today at Social Media Week in New York. A Trust … Continue reading “REEL MINN: Carmichael Lynch research reveals fake content influencers”
11+ According to DePaul University Associate Professor Blair Davis, Black Panther is worth all the hype. “My students have been over the moon since last year,” he says. “Not only because there is a black superhero, but also because there is a big budget blockbuster with a huge Hollywood marketing campaign and toys and t-shirts.” … Continue reading “Author Blair Davis on “Black Panther’s” epic influence”
5+ MullenLowe L.A. wins Whole Foods According to Ad Age, Amazon finally finished shopping for a new creative agency for its newly acquired Whole Foods Market. The report says, the Austin, Texas-based grocery chain has chosen MullenLowe L.A., as its CAOR after a review. The review, which was run by SRI, began in late June. … Continue reading “MullenLowe, NFL, Johnson, Elizabeth in the news”
1+ The AICP’s Equity & Inclusion Committee, an integral part of the association’s commitment to facilitate real and sustainable long-term equity shifts within the industry, has unveiled plans for its new AICP Mentoring Program, which launches this month and is now accepting applications for prospective mentees. Aimed at everyone from those just launching their careers … Continue reading “AICP launches Mentoring Program for BIPOC”
3+ Eva Lanska is a London-based director and screenwriter. After graduating from the London Film Academy, Eva has focused on producing both documentary and fiction films. She has directed several award-winning films recognized throughout Europe and America. Across her films, Eva studies the concepts of acceptance and love in challenging circumstances. She poses pressing questions … Continue reading “REEL WOMEN: Director, Screenwriter Eva Lanska”
