This could be the most ridiculous political ad ever made

Minneapolis mayoral hopeful Jeff Wagner promises he won't go to strip clubs anymore while walking out of a lake in his underwear. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 13, 2013

Facebook testing out auto-play videos starting with mobile

Facebook is starting to roll out auto-play videos on mobile devices, but advertisers will have to wait to have their videos included. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 13, 2013

Maxim purchased by Darden Media Group

Darden Media Group is eyeing a Maxim-branded TV channel and music label. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 12, 2013

Maker Studios rakes in $26M in funding

After acquriing Blip for $10 million, Maker Studios has raised $61 million in total funding since December 2012. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 12, 2013

Ads can't keep up with mobile video

Mobile video views are steadily increasing, but ad revenue isn't keeping pace. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 11, 2013

Lithium launches microsite Get Serious About Social

The site pokes fun at social media while also offering guidance. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 9, 2013

Who are the agencies behind publishing's hottest redesigns?

Publishers are putting user experience first in their site designs and these agencies are helping them get there. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 9, 2013

Facebook delays launch of video ads—again

Due to concern over how video ads will affect user experience, the social network has pushed back the October launch date.

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 6, 2013

GoDaddy’s very weird Jean-Claude Van Damme ad

The brand steers away from women in tight tank tops to a sort-of-creepy ad with the ‘90s action star. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 6, 2013

Interactive video ad unit allows users to skip pre-roll ads

MInteye's new ad unit requires users to interact with an image to skip pre-roll video ads. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 6, 2013

Kraft promotes new flavors with 'new-stalgic' revisionist campaign

The company wants consumers to feel like the new flavors have been around forever.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 5, 2013

KitKat launches Android-themed campaign following OS announcement

KitKat is the name of Android's new operating system, and the candy bar is going all out to promote it. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 4, 2013

Land Rover launches huge integrated campaign for Range Rover Sport

Range Rover's large integrated campaign will include TV spots, an interactive game, iAds and other elements. 

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 4, 2013

Ferrero pulls controversial chocolate ads over racism backlash

Have a look. This TV ad was a really, really bad idea.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 3, 2013

E-Cigarettes face a potential ban on TV ads

Big tobacco has been able to make a resurgence in TV and print marketing, but that may come to an end when the FDA addresses the issue in October.

By Wendy Parish • Sept. 3, 2013

ESPN suits up for college football with Twitter Amplify

ESPN will be partnering again with Twitter Amplify to bring highlights to college football fans. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 30, 2013

Major brands jump on Facebook GIFs

After tech firm Giphy announced it would be launching a Facebook GIF product, Gap posted its first GIF within a couple of hours.

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 29, 2013

Twitter expands its social TV presence with Trendrr acquisition

The real-time social data firm will help increase Twitter's media offerings. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 29, 2013

How brands are using 3D printers for marketing

The 3D printer technology is becoming increasingly prominent among brands as a creative way to interact with consumers. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 29, 2013

U.S. Open, Heineken team up to tweet video coverage

United States Tennis Association and Heineken will be promoting videos of the U.S. Open via Twitter's Amplify platform. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 26, 2013

McDonald’s tries out crowdsourced short film format

McDonald's is asking followers on Twitter to submit short film ideas starring their food items. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 26, 2013

Live on Letterman adds interactive features to help boost live audience

CBS introduce a handful of interactive features for the Live on Letterman concert series in hopes it will boost live viewership. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 22, 2013

Mobile video spots gain traction on Pandora

Music streaming service Pandora is predicted to report a boost in mobile sales due to mobile video spots. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 22, 2013

Milk challenges omelet, breakfast burrito in 'Protein Fight Club'

In a new video spot, Milk Processor Education Program pits milk against other popular breakfast items to compare protein content. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 21, 2013

Big Ten Network gives insider peek to training camps with Instagram Video

The network's Tom Dienhart has been catching snippets of training camp on Instagram to share with football fans. 

By Wendy Parish • Aug. 20, 2013