Top of The News
by Tanya Gazdik
One social media user called it "the quiet rollout of a national surveillance regime," while another joked " 'surveillance state' but make it adorable." Read the whole story

DEPARTMENT STORES
by Sarah Mahoney
The year-long effort spans streaming TV, brand collaborations, pop-ups, and loyalty promotions. Read the whole story

PHARMA
by Les Luchter
Forte has a brother-in-law with Huntington's Disease (HD), and both are now starring in a campaign from Teva Pharmaceuticals. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Sarah Mahoney, Staff Writer
New leader rejects a corporate split while navigating sluggish volumes, price pressure, and a tougher landscape for packaged goods. Read the whole story
by Teresa Buyikian
Fast casual Portillo's hired restaurant veteran Brett Patterson as president and CEO, beginning Feb. 23. Read the whole story

BEER
by Teresa Buyikian
Artisans get an economic opportunity that helps preserve the traditional weaving of totora, supplying "authentic furniture" to Corona bars worldwide, Read the whole story

PETS
by Tanya Gazdik
Fresh Step cat litter is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society and actress Ariana Madix for a cat adoption promotion on Bumble. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Maarten Albarda, Featured Contributor
Roughly 70% of agency leaders admit that their current business model and organizational structure won't survive the next 24 months. Read the whole story
by Colin Kirkland
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate controversial biometric facial-recognition tech into its EssilorLuxottica smart glasses before the end of the year, according to "The … Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Jess Robine, Op-Ed Contributor
Audio media is poised to become this year's connective force for brands looking to tap into the cultural conversation. In a year already defined … Read the whole story