Cynthia Littleton Business Editor If anyone is equipped to analyze the turmoil in the presidential race that was catalyzed by Thursday’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it’s CBS News anchor John Dickerson. Dickerson is network’s chief political analyst and anchor of “The Daily Report with John Dickerson” streaming broadcast. He’s written extensively about American presidents and the political dynamics of our age in his role as a contributor to the Atlantic and author of the 2020 book “The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency.” What’s more, Dickerson also co-hosts the Slate podcasts “Political Gabfest” and “Whistlestop.” Since the June 27 faceoff between the candidates, Dickerson has been working overtime trying to sort out the impact of Biden and Trump’s performances in the debate held unusually early in the campaign cycle.
UTA and MediaLink Go Big on Digital Creators, Gen Z Marketers at Cannes Lions as New Leaders Take Reins
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Cynthia Littleton Business Editor UTA and MediaLink are making a splash on the Croisette at Cannes Lions with a big presence that will focus on the growing clout of social media creators, understanding Gen Z and the importance for top-tier brands of being a part of big pop culture moments. The expansive MediaLink Beach installation on the sand and numerous other events during the June 17-21 festival in Cannes also designed to reinforce to Madison Avenue and global marketing mavens that MediaLink’s brand consulting business is moving full steam ahead after a messy split with founder Michael Kassan in March.
UTA, which acquired MediaLink in 2021, also has a big contigent from its own marketing division as well as its creators division that represents hundreds of social media stars and influencers. Donna Sharp and Christopher Vollmer, MediaLink’s new promoted managing directors and newly named UTA partners, told Variety in an interview on the eve of Cannes Lions that the annual in-person gathering is more vital than ever at a moment of massive transition for media, entertainment and marketing.
Cannes Lions puts the spotlight on creativity in global advertising with awards in a range of categories. “What we’re very focused on is understanding the changing role of the CMO and the pressures they are under,” Sharp said.
She points to the growing trend of big brands looking to leverage their marketing dollars and digital footprints by stepping up the volume and production value of their own branded content to drive e-commerce sales. Suddenly, marketing departments are running mini studios.
“For many of our CMO clients, they’re not just asked to do marketing, planning and optimization anymore. In many retail and financial
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Emmy Song Category Draws Submissions From the Weeknd, Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Ronson, Pasek & Paul and Other Big Music Names
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