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Burrell Communications Acquires Fitzco to Launch Black-Owned Agency Network

Adweek

Burrell Communications has acquired Fitzco to launch BCG Worldwide, a private equity-backed holdco aiming to build the first Black-owned agency network.

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Marketers Will Need to Double Down Against Divisiveness

Adweek

The success of advertising rests on clear, concise, and culturally considerate communication. Yet only 22 days into 2025, legal mandates and corporate maneuvers would suggest that facts are not important to consider when crafting what we say, how we say it, or how we show it.

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As Edelman Turns 70, Its CEO Looks to the Future of Creative Communications

Adweek

Dan Edelman changed the face of advertising communications when he opened up his eponymous shop in 1952. He was the first to create the media tour and helped elevate public relations as a key tactic for advertisers. Just as the industry has evolved, so has Edelman in recent years. Its latest iteration involves music star.

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With an Intentional Communications Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity Is Built In

Adweek

With KFC's recent social media firestorm surrounding an automated promotional message, it's important for brands and agencies to reflect on how to prevent communication missteps.

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The Speed of Culture Podcast: Communicating Efficiently While Disrupting a Legacy Industry

Adweek

Being a great communicator, a great marketer, a great advertiser is the whole game. In the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, joins Suzy founder and CEO Matt Britton to discuss his journey from reporter to leader of a publishing agency with more than 500 employees.

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Harnessing Social Media: Tools And Tactics For Effective Communication

Ad Rants

In today's digital era, the power of social media has reshaped the landscape of communication, business, and networking. Understanding Your Audience: The First Step To Effective Communication One of the fundamental steps towards effective communication is understanding your audience. Were your engagement rates high?

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2025 Advertising Trends: What Agencies Need to Know

Basis

Advertising agencies are entering 2025 with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Nearly two-thirds of agency professionals feel good, optimistic, and/or confident about the future of digital advertising. The attrition rate in advertising is so high, particularly at agencies.

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