24 Hours in Advertising: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014

Peeps prepare for winter, neglected toys sing Foreigner, and Alexander Wang gets provocative

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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:

Peeps push for year-round sales
The iconic marshmallow treats are synonymous with Easter, but the people at Peeps have released new, festive flavors, from strawberry creme to candy cane, to stoke sales all year. (Adweek)

Cyber Monday sales jump just a little bit
Online sales were up about 8 percent this year, which was less than expected but understandable as retailers dragged deals out all November. (Adweek)

Stuart Elliott makes his exit
The longtime New York Times advertising columnist announced he will leave the organization after 23 years and accepted a buyout on his way out.

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