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Jennimai Nguyen

Jennimai is a reporter at Marketing Brew covering social media and entertainment marketing. She also co-hosts the Webby Award–winning podcast “Marketing Brew Weekly.” Previously, Jennimai worked as an entertainment reporter at The News Movement and a tech and digital culture reporter at Mashable.

Photo collage showing Julian Shapiro-Barnum in the middle, a light-skinned man with dark curly hair wearing a blue patterned button-down shirt, smiling so widely at the camera that he's squinting. On the left is a screenshot from an episode of Outside Tonight showing a man playing keyboards, and on the right is a screenshot from an episode showing Julian at a desk outside interviewing a guest.
Social & Influencers

Inside ‘Outside Tonight,’ the internet’s late-night show

Julian Shapiro-Barnum, the creator most known for series like “Recess Therapy” and “Celebrity Substitute,” is trying to re-create the genre for an online audience, and brand support is what makes it all possible.

A billboard inside a stadium displaying the Ted Lasso show art beside the KC Current team art.
Sports Marketing

The Kansas City Current’s marketing coach is ‘Ted Lasso’

The character from the beloved Apple TV show got top billing during the World Cup—including a World Cup watch party at the NWSL team’s stadium.

A McDonald’s happy meal box featuring an image of the Saja Boys from 'KPop Demon Hunters' next to a hashbrown and a breakfast sandwich against a purple sky background.
Brand Strategy

For CMOs, fandom is simply too powerful to ignore

From partnerships to social media to IRL activations, top marketers view fandom as increasingly crucial to building their own brands and supporting advertising partners.

A clear HomeGoods sign sits on a table in front of a blue couch.
TV & Streaming

How brands tapped into the coastal elegance of ‘The Five Star Weekend’

Sponsors for the Peacock show included HomeGoods and On the Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails.

A portrait of longtime YouTube creators and podcasters, Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry
Cannes

How to tackle the beach at Cannes Lions, according to Colin & Samir

The creator duo Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry shared what their years of attending the festival have taught them and how creators can get the most out of attending.

Ajit Mohan
Cannes

How Snap is emphasizing online joy

At Cannes Lions, Chief Business Officer Ajit Mohan walked us through how the platform is aiming to stand out in a sea of AI offerings—and as being offline is cooler than ever.

Five members of KATSEYE (Lara, Megan, Sophia, Yoonchae, and Daniella) sit in chairs on a documentary set.
TV & Streaming

Why would a hotel brand sponsor a Coachella docuseries?

Marriott Bonvoy sponsored the second season of the musician-centered 'Arrival' to highlight its brand ethos—but the unscripted format can come with some risk, an exec said.

Reddit installation at Cannes Lions 2026
Cannes

Cannes 2026: That’s all, folks

As activity on the Croisette winds down, we’re going out on a podcast high.

Stills from videos discussing Cannes Lions from a creator perspective from @bran_flakezz and @stuffaboutadvertising
Cannes

Cannes 2026: It’s getting hot in here

With the jet lag wearing off on Day 2, insights are heating up along with the temperatures.

Actress Avantika stands on the steps of a building with a shocked expression while on the phone, with racks of clothing next to her, in an image from the Hulu series "Not Suitable for Work."
TV & Streaming

‘Not Suitable for Work’ is very suitable for brands

The new Mindy Kaling-led comedy series sold out its sponsorship slate before the show’s premiere, with a record five in-show integrations, an exec told us.