Backlash against the NRA is intensifying in the wake of the Parkland school shooting. The First National Bank of Omaha says it's ending its partnership with the organization for an NRA branded Visa card. The nation's largest privately owned bank made the decision based on customer feedback.
It's official: net neutrality will end in just two months.
The FCC published its repeal order in the federal register Thursday, with details on how the Obama-era policy will be rolled back in the months to come. Now that it's in writing, expect the legal and legislative challenges to the decision to ramp up in an effort to reverse the decision.
Maybe it's Kylie, maybe it's Maybelline. The makeup brand is following the reality star's lead in questioning the future of Snapchat. Maybelline tweeted, "Our Snapchat views have dropped dramatically and we want to stay connected to you all. We're not sure if this is the platform to do it anymore unfortunately. Should Maybelline stay on Snapchat?"
It's since deleted the tweet, but before it did, 81 percent of the 5 thousand voters said they thought the company should bail for Instagram.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
Companies from every sector of the economy are celebrating Pride this month with rainbow logos, LGBTQ-themed marketing campaigns, and new product launches. Yet branding experts note that simply acknowledging Pride in June can undermine a corporate brand as well as undercut the fundamental message of Pride, which is rooted in human rights and celebrating a community that has long been discriminated against.
Smirnoff Vodka is hoping to welcome the thousands of visitors from around the world that are expected to travel to New York City this weekend for the World Pride parade with its latest Pride marketing campaign.
Musician, actor, and activist Janelle Monáe joined Cheddar to discuss the venture, which began last year, called "A Beautiful Future," involving a coordinated limited edition bottle, a social media campaign, and a video series led by female directors.
June is the first Pride month for the 116th Congress, which includes 10 openly gay politicians — the most in the nation’s history. From hometown parades to policy speeches, members of Congress are marking the celebratory month and using the occasion to push for equality legislation.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Monday, June 24, 2019.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Friday, June 21, 2019.
Three years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) is working to strengthen the government's ability to track violence against the LGBTQ community in an effort to combat the enduring epidemic.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the annual advertising event that held from June 17 to 21 - celebrates the top marketing work of the year, and many of the winners championed causes beyond selling items.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, June 20, 2019.
