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The COVID years were an existential threat and reckoning for many in the hospitality and travel industry. But Hilton used it as an opportunity to reset. At the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, I sat down with Hilton CMO Mark Weinstein to talk about how the brand’s current strong positioning and growth was forged in that crisis, how it strikes a balance between the inspiration of its past, and the technological possibility of the future, and more. Subscribe to Fast Company Premium to watch the video interview on: How Hilton found its “Just Do It” Why Weinstein looked to founder Conrad Hilton to rediscover the company’s “swagger” How Hilton deploys AI todayand how it’s preparing for an agentic AI world Why Weinstein believes you have to give up some control of your brand story to creators, even if it means losing some of your narrative.
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Sean Diddy Combs was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Wednesday, following an eight-week federal trial. The verdict immediately sparked a wave of reactions online, ranging from disbelief to outrage. The jury returned guilty verdicts on two of the five counts after three days of deliberations. Upon hearing the decision, Combs held his hands in a prayer motion and embraced defense attorney Teny Geragos, according to The Associated Press. The 55-year-old disgraced mogul now faces up to 10 years in prison. Many on social media expressed shock and outrage over the outcome. The Diddy jury verdict shocked me. I wasnt expecting anything other than guilty on all charges, one X user wrote. So let me get this straight: Diddy was found NOT guilty of sex trafficking . . . but somehow guilty of transporting someone for prostitution? How does that even work? another asked. The Diddy jury verdict shocked me. I wasnt expecting anything other than guilty on all charges.— Quin (@Quinthox) July 2, 2025 This is a staggeringly big loss for federal prosecutors,” journalist Meghann Cuniff posted on X. “Not guilty on both the RICO and trafficking counts is as bad as it can get for them. When is their press conference??” Some critics raised concerns about the precedent the ruling might set for future sex crime prosecutions. This Diddy trial is proof that you can do anything if you got money, one person wrote. “The Diddy verdict is a stark display of privilege and the persistent disbelief of women. Absolutely revolting,” another posted. This Diddy trial is proof that you can do anything if you got money— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) July 2, 2025 Others focused on the public reaction to the verdict. These Diddy takes are about to be cringe-worthy, one user commented. The worst people you know gonna celebrate the Diddy verdict like its some kind of a win, another X user wrote. One prediction read: “Diddy is about to go on the greatest rebrand in American history and y’all all gonna fall for it.” 50 Cent, a longtime rival of Combs, shared an Instagram post referring to him as the Gay John Gottia nod to the infamous mafia boss known as the Teflon Don for repeatedly avoiding conviction in the 1980s. In response to the verdict, UltraViolet, a womens rights organization, released a statement: This is a decisive moment for our justice system, one which threatens to undo the sacrifice of courageous survivors who stepped forward to share their stories in this trial, as well as to all those abused by Diddy who werent able to, said Arisha Hatch, the organizations interim executive director, according to The New York Times.
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The 28-year relationship between Apple and TBWA/Media Arts Lab is one of the longest, most successful partnerships ever forged between a brand and ad agency. And it’s not even close to slowing down. Apple won Creative Marketer of the Year at Cannes Lions in June, and I sat down with TBWA\Media Arts Labs global CEO Katrien De Bauw and global chief creative officer Brent Anderson to talk about how the two companies work together to keep the magic going. Subscribe to Fast Company Premium to watch the video interview on: The guiding principles that define TBWA/MALs 28-year partnership with Apple What De Bauw and Anderson believe is the most important element of the relationship that produces great work How the agency translates complex topics like privacy into simple, clever messages Why that viral Pedro Pascal short film embodies what they try to do for Apple on every project
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