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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In a rarity in the cable network industry, after the Walt Disney DIS Company pulled down its networks from satellite video provider DISH Network DISH including ACC Network, ESPN and SEC Network on October 1, the channels went back on the air prior to signing an official contract. The signals were restored on a “handshake agreement,” on Monday, with no details as of yet as to what concessions were made on either side. The new pact was revealed in time for viewers (who had posted adamant negative remarks on social media) to catch Monday Night Football . It is not clear whether or not Disney was successful in getting DISH Network to agree to carry ESPN and ESPN2 on their non-sports programming packages. Typically, powerful cable networks like ESPN have certain carriage penetration rates that require cable and satellite operators to abide by, such as forcing them to air the channel across at least 90% of their … [Read more...] about DISH Network And Walt Disney Company Do A Rare “Handshake” Carriage Agreement For Cable Networks

As a business leader, you are in the transformation business . You help transform your customers from where they are to where they aspire to be. You help transform your team into a high-performing team . You transform ideas into products, services, and experiences that solve your customers' problems like none other. But to allow that transformation to happen, you first need to have a vision of what change you want to create. For example, this week I'm at Disney World for a few days at a workshop. I've never considered myself a "Disney" person, but when my group got to The Magic Kingdom and I saw the train come through sounding its horn, the Christmas tree lit up with all the decorations, and got a glimpse of Cinderella Castle, I was transported to childhood. A smile remained plastered on my face for what seemed like ages, and my senses were overloaded with the wonder and "magic" my environment produced. After posting photos on Instagram showing where I was, I … [Read more...] about This Is How Disney Became the Happiest Place on Earth (And How You Can Recreate That At Your Workplace)

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The most desired toys were recently listed by JCPenney, so shoppers can peruse toys curated to inspire and amuse and then be tempted to browse the full product assortment from the comfort of their homes at jcp.com. Here are 25 choices organized by theme that are recommended by JCPenney: A. Favorite characters come to life 1. Disney Collection Talking Buzz Lightyear Action Figure 2. Disney Collection Talking Woody Action Figure 3. Blue’s Clues and You! Bedtime Blue Plush 4. Peppa Pig Bedtime Lullabies Doll 5. LEGO* Disney Ultimate Adventure Castle 6. CoComelon Learning Melon B. Inspiring imaginations 1. Marvel Studios Black Panther Legacy Wakanda Battle FX FX Claws 2. LEGO* Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions 3. LEGO* Water Police Detective Missions 4. Discover #MINDBLOWN Telescope 5. Star Wars Lightsaber Forge Customizable Lightsaber C. Timeless classics 1. Barbie* … [Read more...] about JCPenney Lists Hot Holiday Toys, Macy’s Chimes In Too

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Forbes 400, 2017 Jamel Toppin Because Texans are obviously the most important subset of the billionaires who make up the Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans, I have conveniently culled them here for easy perusal. Fun fact for your next cocktail party: the newest Texan to join the Forbes 400 ranks is Bert "Tito" Beveridge , founder of Tito's vodka. The 55-year-old entrepreneur will sell close to 60 million bottles this year, enough to earn him an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. Overall, America's rich just keep getting richer -- thanks in large part to Internet Bubble 2.0. The Forbes 400 net worth cut off this year was a record-high $2 billion. In Texas, low oil prices have flatlined the growth in some fortunes, like that of San Antonio natural gas tycoon Rod Lewis and business legend Red McCombs. They may still be billionaires, but they're no longer rich enough to make the Forbes … [Read more...] about Forbes 400: The Richest People In Texas, 2017

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Yes, this new trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever looks spectacular. It’s more conventional in structure (and exposition) than the jaw-dropping teaser , but that’s how this works. It lays out the plot (those T’Challa left behind face off against Namor while the outside world schemes against the potentially vulnerable Wakanda). It gives plenty of screentime to Tenoch Huerta’s marquee baddie. His ocean master wreaking havoc on the surface world (yes, these comic book plots can’t help but blend) joins Disney’s tradition of thirst-quenching villains. The overall palate seems like an angry rebuttal to accusations that recent MCU movies have become visually drab. I’m curious to what extent it will play in the whole ‘grimmer, darker sequel that challenges the simplistic morality of its crowdpleasing predecessor’ box since the first Black Panther flirted with that narrative. As for how it will perform, it’s just a … [Read more...] about Namor Takes Spotlight In Spectacular New ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Trailer

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Doug Rozen, CEO, dentsu Media, Americas As a marketing and advertising industry we need to stop obsessing over the metaverse and start focusing on the broader picture. Soon, we’ll all be living in a multiverse. Remember the so-called year of mobile — a concept we obsessed over for nearly 10 years until one day we suddenly lived in a mobile-centric world while still living in our physical world? That’s what is happening now with the emergence of Web3 and new virtual realities. We will not escape to a metaverse; we will live across realities in a multiverse. Eventually, we will move effortlessly from physical, to digital, to virtual realities without having to slap a brick (AR Headset) to our face to leave this reality. The web has been progressively connecting people to what is next. Web1 was great at connecting individuals to information with broader adoption of computing. Web2 was all about connecting individuals … [Read more...] about Why Marketers Must Start Talking “Multiverse” Instead Of “Metaverse”

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Frontline employees face the brunt of customer anger and frustration, and it’s only getting worse. Protect employees with better experience, signage, appropriate staffing, tech resources, empathy and language training, and learning when to fire customers. It’s no secret that the last few years have been challenging and uncertain for many consumers. And with that uncertainty comes an increase in impatience and frustration . Companies are tasked with providing great experiences for their customers but are also responsible for protecting their employees from angry and rude people. Frontline employees burn out at an incredible rate , largely because they constantly deal with demanding customers. Nearly 50% of frontline workers said they are planning to leave their current jobs, with the majority citing burnout and a lack of appreciation from peers and managers as the main reasons. A staggering 63% of … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Protect Frontline Employees With Better Experience Design

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The first Shrek Rave was carried out with the success of a Texas execution in Los Angeles last year. At mere conception, it may have seemed like a hit – without necessarily giving glimpse into the nationwide party it would become. Shrek , one of the most successful animated franchises to come from outside Disney, occupies – alongside the hearts in children inside many Americans – a dark digital space, a counter cultural current. The pandemic might have bottled a fever for popular parties while simultaneously pushing many purveyors further unto the internet, the Shrek Rave’s perfect advertising vehicle. Not that the Shrek Rave needed advertising, because Rico Nasty and Yung Gravy, the twin flames of cultural fate, danced over the stage and the proverbial future of that very first Shrek Rave in Los Angeles. It’s all been green gravy since. Now, the Shrek Rave is everywhere. East Coast, West Coast, Rust Belt, … [Read more...] about Shrek Raves Sweep The Nation, Mount In Manhattan

A couple of years ago I worked with a client on their African-American engagement strategy . They were also working with another agency on strategies to reach Latino consumers. The brand leader at the time was the one driving the inclusive marketing plans, and everyone seemed to be excited about the opportunities and were getting onboard. Then the brand leader got a promotion and went to a different department. He later told me that once he left, those inclusive marketing initiatives were canceled. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd , a number of companies spoke out about social injustice, their commitment to anti-racism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion . And for about a month there was a lot of heart-felt conversations about what both companies and brands were going to do to create positive change in these areas. But in recent weeks, a lot of the chatter has gone cold. It could be because companies are busy doing the work to make both their cultures and … [Read more...] about How to Keep Inclusion as a Priority in Your Company Even After all the Social Chatter Goes Old

A scene from Netflix Korea's original series "D.P." (2021) [NETFLIX] The first Blue Dragon Series Awards (BSA) awarded Best Drama to Netflix series "D.P." (2021) and Best Entertainment Program to Tving show "Transit Love" (2021) during its ceremony on Tuesday. Organized by local newspaper Sports Chosun, the event took place at Paradise City, Incheon. The award recognizes outstanding drama series and entertainment shows that are on over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. Best Actor went to Lee Jung-jae, star of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game” (2021), and Best Actress went to Kim Go-eun of Tving’s “Yumi’s Cells” (2021). Lee Hak-jo of Wavve’s “Political Fever” (2021) won Best Supporting Actor; Kim Shin-rok of Netflix’s “Hellbound” (2021) for Best Supporting Actress; Koo Kyo-hwan of Netflix’s “D.P.” for Best New Actor; and Jung Ho-yeon of “Squid Game” for Best New Actress. In the categories for entertainment and reality shows, Best Male Entertainer went to Kang Ho-dong of … [Read more...] about Shows ‘Transit Love,’ ‘D.P.’ and more take awards at first Blue Dragon Series Awards