24 Hours in Advertising: Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Audi dodges killer drones and Valentino shares the catwalk with Zoolander

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Here's everything you need to know about the last 24 hours in advertising, in case you blinked.

Buzzing on Adweek:

Why brands are making their own emoticons
A handful of brands from Ikea to Mentos have created and released their own set of emoticons as a way to get themselves involved in people's day-to-day conversations. (Adweek)

Thrillist launches an in-house agency
Thrillist Media Group just created The CoLab, an in-house agency that will create native content targeted at millennial men. (Adweek)

The rise of branded content
Peter Minnium, head of brand initiatives for the Interactive Advertising Bureau, spoke to Adweek about more publishers creating in-house agencies and online ad viewability. (Adweek)

Dove helps Redbook put real women on its cover
A group of "real women" will be featured on the cover of Redbook's September issue, rather than the traditional celebrity cover shot. (Adweek)

Valentino helps promote Zoolander sequel 
Valentino leant its Paris Fashion Week stage...

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