1+ Jon Stewart preps his return to the anchor chair with an all-female producing team, newswoman Brinda Adhikari as his showrunner and former Stewart collaborator Latinx Chelsea Devantez as his head writer. The former Daily Show host has tapped a longtime newswoman, rather than a comedy vet, to serve as his executive producer and showrunner. Brinda … Continue reading “Jon Stewart hires female producing team for Apple TV”
1+ The weather outside may be getting frightful, but Apple TV+ reckons its lineup is pretty delightful. The streamer has just launched a new campaign, created by TBWA\MediaArtsLab, drawing attention to its like of Apple Originals films and TV shows to tempt viewers caught in the streaming wars over to their side. Focusing on the … Continue reading “Apple TV+ goes for thoughtful binge-watchers”
1+ In 1984, a start-up computer company named – may have heard of them – Apple launched a movement by catapulting the Macintosh computer into our unsuspecting IBM-led lives. The introductory spot, helmed by Ridley Scott, was just as compelling with its dark Orwellian tone, casting Apple as a group of rebels shattering the world … Continue reading “Epic Games’ Fortnite spoofs famous Apple 1984 spot”
1+ Apple has released a sequel to its popular 2019 ad “Underdogs.” And it is great. Titled, “The Whole Working-from-Home-Thing” features the ‘dogs attempting to work on a project remotely complete with all the hilarious frustrations, responsibilities and oops that come along with it. All the while, seamlessly weaving in how Apple’s products help. After … Continue reading “Apple and that whole ‘Working-from-home-thing’”
2+ Friday night saw the premiere of the highly-anticipates Spike Jonze Beastie Boys documentary on Apple tv+. The film premieres on the heels of the 26th anniversary of the release of Beastie Boys’ number one charting 1994 album, Ill Communication, and reunites surviving members, Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz, with director Jonze over 25 years … Continue reading “Beastie Boys get ill in new documentary on Apple tv+”
1+ Apple has released a mobility data trends tool from Apple Maps to support the impactful work happening around the globe to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This mobility data may provide helpful insights to local governments and health authorities and may also be used as a foundation for new public policies by showing the … Continue reading “Apple Maps releases data trends tool to track COVID-19”
3+ If this new short film from Apple doesn’t make you tear up, then you had better have your heart checked. As it has done for the past several years, the brand is celebrating Chinese New Year with a short film as part of its “Shot on iPhone” series. The short film comes in at … Continue reading “Apple celebrates Chinese New Year with ‘Daughter’”
Reel Ad of the Week: Apple’s “Snowbrawl”
3+ It was only a matter of time before Apple, where music has played such an integral part in its success, launched their own music awards. And what a celebration it was as the industry giant celebrated Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X and FINNEAS at the inaugural Apple Music Awards. Held at the Steve … Continue reading “Billie Eilish takes top honor at Apple’s 1st Music Awards”
3+ Chicago is a city with many stories. The Great Fire of 1871. The Pullman Strike of 1894, led by railroad workers that ultimately resulted in the establishment of Labor Day. The 1905 development of the 42-acre Sears, Roebuck and Company campus in North Lawndale on the west side of Chicago, bringing thousands of jobs … Continue reading “Apple, 100cameras teach students photography”
1+ My father passed away in 2004. My mother, very much in love with my dad, passed away 18 months later. Her cause of death was Dementia, but the truth is after 40 years of marriage, she died of a broken heart. So, this new poignant TVC from Apple and agency TBWA\Media\Arts Lab hit me … Continue reading “Apple tackles grief, love and hope in new holiday spot”
3+ The headline sums it up all up for the new Apple Airpods Campaign from agency TBWA Media Arts Lab. On November 1, the agency placed enormous images of dancers on buildings and billboards around the world. It’s impossible to not stop and gawk. Apparently, the images first appeared in cities such as Paris, London, … Continue reading “Apple’s breathtaking ooh campaign for Airpods”
1+ Ladies and gentlemen, in this streaming corner is Netflix. And in the corner just adjacent is Hulu! And in the far corner is Amazon. And now, ladies and gentlemen, we present the newest entry into the streaming Battle Royale – Apple TV+ Today, the streaming competition got just a little bit more interesting as … Continue reading “Here’s what you need to know about Apple TV+”
1+ Vizio is among the first companies to offer both Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit capabilities on its SmartCast TVs. The integration enables the brand’s customers to stream, control, and share their favorite content directly from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to their SmartCast TV, while the HomeKit integration allows for seamless smart home control. … Continue reading “M&C Saatchi LA showcase Vizio’s integration w/Apple”
2+ “the once in a lifetime opportunity to work with a brand I’ve admired my whole life was too good to ignore.” That’s part of an email that went out to Publicis Groupe from CCO and president of communications, Nick Law, who confirmed that he is leaving the network for a new position at Apple. … Continue reading “Brace yourself for Apple Law”
3+ 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+ … Continue reading “Apple reveals new streaming service”
4+ M&M’s is back in the big game. Last year it was Danny Devito. This time they have pulled in Emmy award-winning actress, Christina Applegate – of Anchorman and Married With Children fame — for one of the brand’s mad funny spots Created by AOR, BBDO NY, the brand is using a 30-second big game … Continue reading “Watch Christina Applegate bicker with rude M&M’s”
3+ “Unlock the door, please.” LOL M&M’S is back in the big game and this time they have pulled in Emmy award-winning actress, Christina Applegate for one of the brand’s mad funny spots. To offer fans a glimpse of what’s to come, BBDO New York has released an online 15-second video sets the scene for … Continue reading “Christina Applegate gets locked out in M&Ms teaser”
6+ CAF honors Burrell’s Fay Ferguson Burrell Communications tweeted that The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) named agency Co-CEO, Fay Ferguson, as the 2017 Silver Medal Award winner. Ferguson is the 22nd professional to receive the prestigious award. Nominated for her outstanding service in the advertising industry both locally and abroad, Fay is among an elite … Continue reading “Fay Ferguson, Urban Grind, The Avengers, Apple”
0 Our friends at ArtClass have signed Director/Writer Ryan Ebner to its roster for US commercial and branded content representation. Known for his dry, understated brand of humor, Ebner thrives as a performance-driven director with a razor-sharp eye for casting. The move follows the hiring of Sean Owolo as ArtClass’ Head of Broadcast Development. Ebner’s … Continue reading “ArtClass adds director Ryan Ebner”
