Visa picks W+K, and Facebook wrangles anti-vaccine lies: Friday Wake-Up Call

Welcome to Ad Age’s Wake-Up Call, our daily roundup of advertising, marketing, media and digital news. If you're reading this online or in a forwarded email, here's the link to sign up for our Wake-Up Call newsletters.In the cards Financial giant Visa picked Wieden+Kennedy as its new creative agency, five months after issuing an RFP that began the company’s move away from BBDO. Publicis maintains its hold on Visa’s $200 million global media account. “Until the review, Visa had worked with BBDO on creative campaigns, including its recent Olympics work that switched from the games to messages of safety around the coronavirus,” writes Ad Age’s Adrianne Pasquarelli. “The agency had been invited in July to pitch to retain the business.” This marks yet another big, mainstream brand that has selected W+K to lead its creative messaging, perhaps hoping to capture some of the playful irreverence of the agency’s work for McDonald’s and Old Spice—or the gravitas of its long-running Nike partnership.Shots in the dark Social networks are trying to clamp down on misinformation and vitriol, but that train may have already left the station. Two months after Facebook said it would ban ads with anti-vaccination messages, it’s beginning to remove falsehoods about the impending COVID-19 vaccines, including claims that they contain microchips, reports The New York Times. Previously, Facebook reduced the visibility of such posts, but left them up. The move comes as YouTube starts to employ... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2020-12-04 11:04:31 UTC ]

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Pump Up Your TBR with These 10 New Manga Releases for May 2023

This month, we’ve got an amazing selection of new manga to choose from, including some great picks for animal lovers! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-05-09 10:32:00 UTC ]
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VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them

VIZ Media has launched a new service that will make English versions of the latest chapters of select manga titles available to subscribers as soon as they're released in Japan. The service, called VIZ Manga, features manga published by Shogakugan and Shueisha and costs $2 a month. Its current... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-09 04:57:23 UTC ]
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Who is Junji Ito? An Introduction to the Master of Horror Manga

Here's everything you need to know about the master of manga horror Junji Ito, his career, and his notable works. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-27 10:34:00 UTC ]
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The Most Influential Manga of All Time

The most influential manga of all time is the culmination of centuries of early Japanese art and emerged from the post-war era. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-26 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Manga Freelancers Say, ‘Show Me the Money’

Despite some slowdown, manga is still leading graphic novel sales in North America. But that success hasn’t necessarily trickled down to the professionals who help bring manga to market: translators, letterers, and editors, including many freelancers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Sales of Manga Ever Even Out?

As the booming category shifts to a slower burn, manga publishers and retailers are looking toward digital innovations and global models. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Manga—All Kinds, All Formats—Goes Global

Strong North American manga sales in recent years have resulted in a vibrant and still-growing marketplace offering a wide range of manga and manga-adjacent pop culture content from around the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Talk to the Animals: 9 Fun Manga with Talking Animals

Get cozy with critters and find out what the animals are really thinking with these 10 fun manga with talking animals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-14 10:34:00 UTC ]
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10 New Manga Adaptations To Look Forward To In 2023

There is absolutely no shortage of new manga adaptations coming to us this year. Check out some of our most anticipated titles. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-13 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Get Your Reading on with These 10 New Manga Releases for April 2023

This month, we’ve got new Tatsuya Endo and Hiromu Arakawa series, a quirky comedy about a boy who becomes a cat, and much more! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-11 10:30:00 UTC ]
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7 Manga Titles Perfect for Any Young Adult Reading List

Harmony Becker, author of “Himawari House,” shares her recommendations of manga that teens will enjoy. Continue reading at The New York Times

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A Beginner’s Guide to Dōjinshi

Dōjinshi, or self-published print works in the manga world, are increasingly popular. Learn more about this category and where to read it. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-07 10:34:00 UTC ]
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8 Manga About Music and Musicians

Get ready to build some playlists! These manga about music and musicians cover everything from rock and jazz to pop and classical music. Continue reading at Book Riot

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This Week's Bestsellers: April 3, 2023

Manga has a massive week, Pulitzer Prize winner Matthew Desmond's latest hits #2 in adult nonfiction, a graphic novel reintreprets 'Beowulf' and hits the adult fiction list, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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8 Compelling Horror Manga That Will Haunt Your Mind

The compelling horror manga have some of the most disturbing scenes I’ve ever read, with panels will haunt my mind for years to come. Continue reading at Book Riot

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ATTACK ON TITAN Publisher Kodansha Launching Manga App

Kodansha, the publisher of widely popular manga like Attack on Titan and others, is launching a manga app this year. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-22 20:54:21 UTC ]
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'Attack on Titan' publisher Kodansha is launching its own Manga app

Reading some of your favorite Manga series may be getting a little easier soon: Kodansha, the publisher behind hit titles like Attack on Titan and Ghost in the Shell, has announced that it's launching a new digital reading platform in May. Simply titled, K Manga, the new app promises to launch... Continue reading at Engadget

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Laughing Along With 10 of the Best Comedy Manga And Manhwa

Want some smiles in your life? Check out 10 of the best comedy manga and manhwa that will make you laugh until you cry, including She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat by Sakaomi Yuzaki. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-16 10:30:00 UTC ]
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9 Excellent Dark Manga to Fill You With Despair

Whether they center around horror, dystopia, or simply the despair of everyday life, these dark manga delve into a variety of dark themes, including Alice in Murderland by Kaori Yuki. Continue reading at Book Riot

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8 of the Best Manga Websites

Looking for the best manga websites? These 8 will let you read manga, learn about upcoming releases, anime adaptations, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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