Pickle, a new peer-to-peer apparel-rental app, helps users stay on trend without having to go into debt or rely on climate-unfriendly fast fashion.
Category: Advertising and Marketing
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Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad
The New York Times – Business:Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.
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Boneless Wings Are Still Wings, Judge Rules
The New York Times – Business:A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, arguing that it had engaged in false advertising of its boneless wings. A judge said the claim “has no meat on its bones.”
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Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
The New York Times – Business:Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
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Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad
The New York Times – Business:A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
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The 2026 Milan Olympics Has Its Eyes on Grana Padano
The New York Times – Business:Grana Padano cheese is trying to capture some of the international spotlight on Italy, appearing on billboards and social media — and in high-protein muffins for athletes.
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Costco Is Sued Over Preservatives in Its $5 Rotisserie Chickens
A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Costco was misleading customers and engaging in false advertising when it described the chicken as having no preservatives.
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Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.