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The sci-fi mystery series has become an increasingly powerful vehicle for brand spotlights and partnerships

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Fifteen years ago, it wasn’t viable to have one women’s professional soccer league in the US, but thanks to increased media and brand investment, two are thriving.

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The travel brand is highlighting experiences over technology in its newest campaign.

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The ultra short content format isn’t yet popular among advertisers, but the surge in interest in microdrama apps is one reason Maybelline is leaning in, an exec told us. 

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 “Not every meme, sound, or platform deserves a brand’s attention,” one CMO told us. 

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