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Lisa Lacy

Lisa Lacy is a reporter who has covered advertising, technology and retail for publications like Adweek, TechCrunch, Digiday, CMO.com and VentureBeat. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia and a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Sussex.

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Geico Legend of the Lizard poster

Inside the legend of Geico’s 25-year-old Gecko mascot

A Super Bowl campaign and upcoming mini-documentary unites two brand characters for the first time to stress a single message: Ease.

Jolly Green Giant logo

Ho, ho, ho: How the Jolly Green Giant evolved from a fairy tale knockoff to disembodied hands

A deep-dive on why the mascot has endured for nearly 100 years.

Volkswagen 75th anniversary photo collage

Volkswagen will tell its ‘American Love Story’ at Super Bowl LVIII

The brand returns to the Big Game after a decade as part of its anniversary campaign.

Two Toyota cars

Toyota opts to skip Super Bowl LVIII

It will be the second year in a row without the automaker.

Doritos is back for Super Bowl LVIII

The brand will use the opportunity to highlight new products.

Popeyes is bringing wings to Super Bowl LVIII in its first Big Game ad

A related promotion may have viewers rooting for the Ravens, Eagles or Bills.

Reese’s to air its second-ever Super Bowl spot in 2024

The brand said it plans to “perfect perfection.”

Campaign’s 2024 Big Game Barometer 5: Everything you need to know

Here are all the latest updates on Super Bowl LVIII advertising.

3 resolutions for creating the best possible CX in 2024

Generative AI and economic uncertainty will continue to muddy the waters for brands and marketers.

Collage of Super Bowl LVIII dog ads

How dogs became Super Bowl advertisers’ best friends

Despite horses, chimps, crabs and geese appearing in winning creative, dogs resonate most with Big Game viewers.

Image used with permission.
Image used with permission.

Eric André will star in Drumstick’s Big Game debut

His costar in Super Bowl LVIII is brand mascot Dr. Umstick.

Source: Getty Images.

These 3 trends defined commerce in 2023

Broader marketing, technology and generational shifts continue to influence the space.

Source: Getty Images.

Brain-to-computer interfaces aren’t just sci-fi — here’s why they could be the next big thing in marketing

Insights into the human brain give brands and marketers access to our desires like never before.

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Dove returns to Super Bowl LVIII to advocate for girls in sports

The brand continues to promote body confidence at the Big Game.

Vivendi considers spinning off Havas

The France-based media giant is also thinking about splitting off other business units.

M&M's promises fun and inclusion in its 2024 Super Bowl ad

Super Bowl LVIII will be the brand’s second consecutive ad — and ninth overall.

Suzanne Powers to depart McCann Worldgroup

EXCLUSIVE: Her next venture will help organizations produce ‘the right conditions for creativity.’

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