–Danny McBride and Walton Goggins star as brand mascots in this GQ short that doubles as a promo for their new show, Vice Principals (video above).
-Walton Isaacson chief Hispanic marketing strategist Rochelle Newman-Carrasco weighs in on “Why the Ad Industry’s Diversity Strategy Needs a New Brief.”
-The New York Times asks if promoted celebrity brand endorsements on social media are ads. (Uh, of course they are.)
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-Weber Shandwick and Pizza Hut unveiled the brand’s new Flick Football Field pizza box.
–Colle+McVoy hired Steve Knapp as executive director of media.
-BBDO Malaysia welcomed JWT vet Rafiq Ridzwan as head of planning.
–B. Bonin Bough has some thoughts on data. No advice for the recently fired, though.