Eric Berger

4 days ago | campaignlive.com | Eric Berger

Move over, Disney — Experian is introducing a new “BFG” better-suited for today’s audiences. Sam Richardson, who starred in the HBO comedyVeep, is the title character in the credit reporting company Experian’s new marketing campaign, Big Financial Friend. The company aims to promote that it offers more than just credit reports. Experian has started to providechecking accountsanddebit cards, among other tools.

4 days ago | prweek.com | Eric Berger

Campaign: Rat RosterCompany: BetUSAgency Partners: Rise at Seven (creative); All Tame Animals (rats); Adam Lonergan (video production)Dates: January 13 - February 17, 2025Is your ex a rat? If the answer is yes, gambling company BetUS offered people the opportunity to name a rat on its all-star rodent basketball team after a former toxic romantic partner.

5 days ago | spacecityweather.com | Eric Berger

In brief: Today’s post shares some thoughts about the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, which fortunately appears to be starting slow. We also look ahead to some modest rain chances to start the week before high pressure and Saharan dust push our highs toward triple digits by the weekend. The Atlantic Hurricane season officially kicked off on Sunday, June 1.

5 days ago | realclearscience.com | Eric Berger

Trump Pulls Popular Nominee to Lead NASA The Trump administration has confirmed that it is pulling the nomination of private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. First reported by Semafor, the decision appears to have been made because Isaacman was not politically loyal enough to the Trump Administration. Read Full Article »

5 days ago | spacecityweather.com | Eric Berger

In brief: We’re interrupting your Sunday with a short update to call attention to the possibility of severe weather this afternoon and evening. Most people should not be impacted, but some may well be. If it starts to thunder and lighting, take cover. Happy first day of hurricane season, everyone. We don’t have any tropical concerns right now, and we’ll have more to say about the upcoming season tomorrow.