The New Vanguard is a creative coalition that seeks to unite Black and other POC creatives who currently work as separate entities under one banner. The coalition was recently launched by Eric “Phero” Lopez, who acts as chief creative officer, and his cofounders—chief of legal counsel, Eddie Sanders; chief of strategy and operations, Pilar McQuirter; […]
Tag: marketing
Posted inArts & Culture
Patrick Hull’s journey from the boardroom to the gallery
Vertical Gallery’s Patrick Hull traded in a marketing career to open a street art gallery.
Posted inFood & Drink
What happens when all-star chefs get in bed with Big Food?
Culinary icons from Paul Kahan to Rick Bayless, Grant Achatz to Matthias Merges, Ina Pinkney to Homaro Cantu have forged unlikely relationships with brands such as Nestlé, Kraft, and Lean Cuisine. The results might surprise you.
Posted inFilm
Artist on Artist: Boots Riley of the Coup talks to ShowYouSuck
Boots Riley of the Coup lays some truth on straightedge Chicago party rapper ShowYouSuck.
Posted inNews & Politics
Heroin, LLC
The open-air drug market on the west side thrives in the same way that legal businesses do.
Posted inBlogs
That settles my curiosity about the Oogieloves
Doing a double take in front of the poster for The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The fine line between journalism and viral marketing
What traditional media can learn from Betty White, Old Spice, and Joan of Arc
Posted inBlogs
Was “Tastes Like Cat Piss” already taken?
MillerCoors launches a new ad campaign to stand up to the craft brewing bullies.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Is this any way to sell the city?
A new tourism promotional effort on behalf of the city is a major fail
Posted inBlogs
Hot Dogs Poll American Tweeters About Freedom
When packaged meat products ask questions, people answer.
Posted inBlogs
Who You Gonna Call When Your Brand Cuts the Cheese?
Maverick ad firm Crispin Bogusky + Porter may hold the keys to salvation for the beleaguered Catholic Church
Posted inBlogs
Josh Freese: Bluffing? Desperate? Genius?
Tiered pricing gets surreal: How much is a a Lambo ride with Danny Carey worth to you?
Posted inBlogs
Satan’s little helpers
A New Yorker profile lays bare the crass mechanics of movie marketing.
Posted inBlogs
Pimp my ride
Jeep claims its new Wrangler Unlimited is the “original vehicle of hip-hop.”