AdweekStoryboardHere’s How Plant-Based Meat Brands Are Stepping Up Their GameCurated byAdweek• Covid-19 has rattled the supply lines of meatpacking and put the industry under a microscope. • Alternative meats are a clear winner in quarantine, with sales up 454%. • For these brands, giving back to those in need is 'more important than ever.' • Plant-based proteins are nearing the $1 billion mark, but meat is still a $50 billion dominator.
AdweekStoryboardSocial Platforms Vs. Politics & MisinformationCurated byAdweekAfter years of inaction against widespread misinformation, social platforms are finally taking action—though some more than others. For the most part, Twitter and Facebook have taken divergent stances to moderating political speech and holding President Donald Trump accountable for what he posts. Here’s a guide to navigating social media companies’ policies toward content like Trump’s controversial posts, the challenges that presents and what the future could hold.
AdweekStoryboardUpdates from NewFronts WeekCurated byAdweekThis year's virtual NewFronts are officially in full force, and leaders in the streaming service industry are conducting remote presentations that they hope will intrigue and inspire advertisers.
AdweekStoryboardWhy Brands Are Ditching Their Racist MascotsCurated byAdweekIt started with PepsiCo retiring the Aunt Jemima mascot and brand name after 131 years. Just hours later, Uncle Ben's announced its intention to reevaluate its own brand. Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth followed shortly behind, and Eskimo Pie joined a few days later. Learn about these brands and why they're rooted in racial stereotypes—some of which come from a deeply troubling nostalgia for slavery.
AdweekStoryboardPride 2020 in the Ad WorldCurated byAdweekExplore how Adweek's Pride Stars—15 LGBTQIA+ leaders in media, advertising, sports and more—are creating a more inclusive industry. Plus, read stories and perspectives from Pride Month in the marketing world.
