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Is the Super Bowl Still Worth It?

The Super Bowl was once the ultimate advertising mic drop. Today, it’s less a standalone moment and more the centerpiece of a larger brand ecosystem. As the role of the Super Bowl spot evolves, brands must rethink what it truly delivers—on reach, relevance, and ROI—and whether the price of entry still makes sense. John Scurfield, […]

From Backstage to Backroads: Twin Media Execs Find a New Path On Air

Many accomplished media executives are looking to pivot – by necessity or by choice. Industry consolidation, restructuring, and AI-driven disruption fueled an 18% rise in layoffs in 2025. But some industry veterans have simply decided to follow their passions to carve out a new place in the business. For Tom and Jerry Caraccioli,  former television […]

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Sports Sponsorship Redefined

By Noah Ziegler Fragmentation isn’t only indicative for viewing experiences—it applies to platforms, networks and brands looking to capture the attention of viewers in a highly competitive environment. However, gone are the days where dedicating a high number of dollars for ad buys translates to resonation among fans. Instead, attention is earned by partnerships and […]

Why Sports Illustrated Is Making A FAST Play

By Alyssa Boyle Sports Illustrated launched a free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel this month, SI TV, which is now available to watch on TV distributors including DirecTV, Plex and Amazon’s Fire TV, with more distributors such as Roku to join that list soon. Cynopsis caught up with Steve Cannella, the publication’s editor-in-chief, about why this […]

Tentpoles to Touchpoints: What Nike’s Exit Signals

Nike advertised on the Super Bowl last year to acclaim after a 27-year hiatus – but is sitting out this time around (though it will continue to have an on-screen presence with players’ apparel).  Crystal Foote, Founder and Head of Partnerships at Digital Culture Group (DCG), explains why are brands shifting away from single-event buys […]

CES Takeaways From WPP Media

CES 2026 was about more than gadgets – it offered a view into how media businesses can invest, innovate, and grow. Susan Schiekofer, US Chief Media Officer at WPP Media, shares her takeaways from the event and how today’s trends are shaping the company’s strategy. Innovation in media and sports: CES 2026 reinforced what we believe […]

From 1984 to AI: The Evolving World of Media PR

In 1984, Lori Rosen founded the Rosen Group, a PR firm built around media awareness and thought leadership. Rosen reflects on the past, present, and future of an ever-evolving industry. We could spend all day (or week or year) discussing how the PR and media landscape has evolved since 1984, but what  has remained constant? […]

Identity Realignment: Moving to a New Model

By Mathieu Roche, CEO and Co-Founder at ID5 Identity has been evolving for years. Every signal change, every browser shift, every policy update has added another layer of complexity. And while cookies remain in Chrome, the broader ecosystem has already moved on. One of the clearest learnings from the 2025 State of Digital Identity […]

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