Speaking to ADWEEK on September 17 for its October cover story, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol did not discuss Chipotle or any potential acquisitions, but he said Starbucks was working on making its food program “category-defining.” Read more 👇

The best time to invest in women's sports was years ago. The second best time is now. JP Morgan Chase's Tara Bakhle and Togethxr's Bailey Williamson share why brands should be excited to jump on board and partner with women athletes, teams, and leagues.

Walmart is launching Express Pickup, a new feature in its app where customers can reserve items for curbside pickup in as soon as one hour. The feature is available in 500 stores and will expand nationwide in the coming weeks.

At ADWEEK House: Advertising HQ, Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski recalled rejecting a $4 million offer from an adult website when he was 23. “I said ‘no’ right on the spot,” he said, joking that he appreciated them “knowing my talents.”

In this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK, Marisa Thalberg, EVP and chief customer and marketing officer at Catalyst Brands, sits down with Ken Ohashi, brand CEO of Brooks Brothers and Eddie Bauer, to explore the strategies behind transforming iconic retail brands.

Meaningful change takes vision, courage, and a path of your own. ADWEEK’s 2026 Agents of Change, presented by Empower, honors leaders driving purposeful change across marketing, media, advertising, and technology. Congrats on our honorees. 👏 Read more👇

Behind every visionary leader is a team turning bold ideas into reality. ADWEEK’s 2026 Team Visionary Awards honor the social, brand and media teams forging connections, elevating organizations and driving results. Congratulations to our honorees! 👏 Read more 👇

Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is utterly flattered that Elon Musk named his AI chat bot Grok after him... allegedly.

ADWEEK 50 nominations are open! This award spotlights the power players across advertising, marketing, media, and technology whose strategic vision, operational expertise, and forward-thinking approach proved essential to their organizations’ success over the past year.

Nominations are now open for ADWEEK’s Brand Genius Creators, which recognizes standout social media creators who are shaping the future of brand communication. The final deadline to submit is Friday, January, 8 at 11:59pm PST.

Fox News turned 30 on Wednesday, marking the milestone with continued ratings success. It led cable networks in total viewers and adults ages 25–54 during primetime and total day last quarter. The network has topped total-day viewership for 22 consecutive quarters.

ADWEEK has launched and is now accepting entries for the 2026 Creator Economy Power List, honoring the executives building the business behind the creator boom. The final deadline to submit is Monday, December 7, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Learn more 👇

Walmart-owned Vizio is expanding WatchFree+ to attract viewers and create more advertising opportunities. The free streaming service is adding content from MGM, NBCUniversal, Disney, A&E, and A24. It also plans channels from 40 digital creators, including MrBeast and Hot Ones.

Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski has turned his football career into a major broadcasting gig and several brand partnerships. Speaking on a panel at ADWEEK House during Advertising Week in New York on Tuesday, the former NFL star opened up about how injuries led him down the path he’s on today.

JPMorganChase is partnering with Togethxr to reach women’s sports fans without a league sponsorship. The brands hosted a pop-up at the Women’s Final Four and offered exclusive experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.