Everybody is looking for a big insurance payout. But what if we told you that the biggest payout of all is starring as a recurring quirky character in an insurance company’s commercials? Don’t believe ...

NFL RedZone will no longer be “seven hours of commercial free football.” Going into the 2025 NFL season, and following the sale of RedZone to Disney/ESPN, the show is going through a slight transition ...

In 1969, a now-iconic commercial first popped the question, “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” This deceptively simple line in a 30-second script managed ...

Chicago’s WLS-AM 890 is bringing back the voices that helped define Top 40 radio in the Midwest with a special two-hour program this Saturday, July 26. WLS Unwound: Personalities of the MusicRadio ...

Ads for consumer A.I. are struggling to imagine how the product could improve your day — unless you’re a barely functioning idiot. By Ismail Muhammad In my favorite Meta A.I. ad, a woman tells her ...

Culturally speaking, lots happened in the early 2000s, and even in 2002, specifically. The early 00s were a time of rapid change in the film, music, and entertainment industry, with many TV shows and ...

The pre-show will go on and on as the exhibition giant will introduce a “platinum spot” advertising window on July 1 alongside film trailers before tentpoles begin. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau ...

A reader’s question sent me down a J. Mark Powell-type rabbit hole. But first: this week’s Quiz Question. When you combine the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart ...

Jim Johnson was a news anchor and reporter at WLS-AM 890 in Chicago for 45 years during which he became known for providing wit and levity in programs hosted by well-known radio personalities. Johnson ...

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The kickoff to Super Bowl LX is nearly a year away, but NBCUniversal is already at work trying to tackle ad dollars for the glitzy sports event. NBCU has already indicated it will seek around $7 ...

Super Bowl commercials are a big focus every year, even if some people love to hate them more than enjoy them, because nostalgia makes everyone think, “Back in my day, things were so much better.” To ...