The July 27, 2020 Ad Age Digital Edition is available now
In this issue, marketers get ready to set budgets for 2021 amid uncertainty, consumers redefine what's hot and what's not for summer, President Trump's campaign TV ad spend passes $300 million, and more:
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How to set a marketing budget for an uncertain 2021: Even the most meticulous planners couldn’t anticipate a global pandemic or the rising racial justice movement. In the midst of an unprecedented year and with even more uncertainty ahead, Brand Playbook has advice on managing the 2021 budget challenge.
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Safety on back-to-school lists: Must-have accessories this year aren’t bedazzled backpacks or superhero lunchboxes. This fall, it’s all about cleaning supplies and protective gear. Children heading back to the classroom are as likely to be wearing face masks and gloves as they are the latest fashionable jeans.
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Super Bowl king takes on Trump: Bryan Buckley talks about his latest social justice effort—the Trump Statue Initiative—which mocks the president’s “accomplishments” with street performers creating tableaux near the White House, including “The Bunker,” recalling Trump’s retreat to a White House safe room as protests erupted around the country.
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Amazon becomes the 2020 Ad Age Leading National Advertiser: Ad Age Datacenter's executive summary fact pack showing the top advertising spenders in the U.S. is out, and available exclusively to Ad Age subscribers. For the first time, Amazon tops the list, spending over $21,000 per minute in 2019 on advertising and promotion. Download the fact pack to read more about this year's LNA and see the full ranking.
