If I were to take the temperature of my Facebook feed this last week or so, I would say it’s cold. Ice cold. The number of ice bucket challenges is unbelievable. And, awesome. And, I’m happy to report, is actually driving donations for ALS. Here’s what makes the campaign so successful:…

Once a branding play for advertisers, Facebook is now focused on interest targeting. Last week the social giant announced changes to its advertising. Now, brands can tailor ads based on what users are doing outside Facebook. (Previously, Facebook’s re-marketing relied solely on profile data and behavior within the platform.) Whether the average user…

We’ve all seen them. Over the top, smiling stock images are everywhere. On the subway, at the doctor’s office or in the local newspaper. It’s hard to avoid them. Some stock models have appeared so often they even have Facebook pages dedicated to them. But this week brought excellent news for the…

Two spots that caught our attention this week include P&G’s Sochi ad and Old Spice’s Momsong. Why, you might wonder, are we seeing two CPG ads in the same quarter that prominently feature moms? Here’s my take: The bond between Millennials and their parents is significantly stronger than we’ve seen…