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 Issue Date: 02/04/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Super Bowl Ad Menu Includes AI, Weight-Loss Drugs and Celebs From George Clooney To Kendall Jenner
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Dozens of advertisers are pulling out all the stops for Super Bowl 60, airing Sunday on NBC. They’re hoping that audiences
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Amusement Park Entertainment’s Jimmy Smith Named 2026 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair
Jimmy Smith, chairman, CEO and chief creative officer at branded content creation studio Amusement Park Entertainment, has been named as the 2026 AICP Next Awards judging chair. In this role, Smith has assembled a roster of jury presidents who will then select judges for all AICP Next Awards categories. In addition to the jury presidents,
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Still No Suspect In The Disappearance Of “Today” Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
The search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still had no suspect or person of interest Wednesday, authorities said, four days after she disappeared with signs of forced entry at her home in southern Arizona. Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will over the weekend and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has
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Veteran Olympics broadcaster to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
With the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continuing, NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Guthrie as co-host on Friday’s telecast of the opening ceremonies for the Winter Games. The mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance — investigators believe she was taken from her Arizona home against her will
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Hank and John Green’s Complexly Studio Becomes A Nonprofit To Facilitate “Trustworthy Content” Online
Author-vloggers Hank and John Green often end their popular “Crash Course” videos with a donation appeal to keep the YouTube show “free for everyone forever.” The multihyphenate brothers now hope they’ve figured out a way to do just that — by changing their production studio’s tax status. Their educational media company Complexly, which has garnered
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Review: Luc Besson’s “Dracula” Starring Caleb Landry Jones As A Lovesick Vampire
“I haven’t eaten in centuries,” says the stooped, wrinkled man knocking at a convent door, seeking food and shelter. LOL! It’s a funny line, given that this is a disguised Count Dracula — who indeed has not eaten in centuries, unless you count human blood. And it’s especially funny given that “Dracula” is not now,
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Production team is set for 98th Oscars
The Oscars® executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan have announced members of their production team for the 98th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien and airing live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The 98th Oscars® will be held at
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Zulu Alpha Kilo promotes Ault and Gawrysiak to group creative directors
Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K.) has promoted creative directors George Ault and Jacob Gawrysiak to group creative directors. Together, Ault and Gawrysiak will take on greater leadership roles working across clients. Recent notable work from Ault, who has been with Z.A.K. since 2009, and his partner, Gawrysiak, includes Dove’s #ChangeTheCompliment campaign and “Possible Lives Here” for
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Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes
French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning. X and Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI also face intensifying scrutiny from Britain’s data privacy regulator,
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David A. Ross resigns from School of Visual Arts after ties to Jeffrey Epstein surface
Art museum curator and director David A. Ross has left his post at the School of Visual Arts in New York after the latest release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein revealed his friendship with the convicted sex offender. Ross, who was chair of the MFA art practice program, resigned Tuesday, the school said in a
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Nintendo reports robust profits driven by Switch 2 console
Nintendo posted a 51% rise in profit for the first three quarters of the fiscal year as the Japanese video-game maker continued to score success with its revamped Switch machine. For the April-December period, Kyoto-based Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that it recorded a 358.9 billion yen ($2.3 billion) profit, up from 237 billion yen the
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Issue Date: 02/04/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
New Year. New Leadership. Next Level Creative.
If the past few years in post-production have taught the industry anything, it’s that agility and resilience aren’t optional. This new challenge has inspired Whitehouse Post to chart a new course by bringing in fresh leadership, elevating long-time team members, and investing in technology. The result is an energized, aligned company with clear momentum. At the center of Whitehouse
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, February 2026 Edition (Hybrid Special)
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 12 March, the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals will introduce what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake
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