Wes Morton

Jan 10, 2025 | thedrum.com | Wes Morton

Here are the seven advertising trends that I believe will impact our industry the most in the year ahead. Buckle up, adland. Want to go deeper? Ask The Drum 1. Hold companies falterGlobal ad agency holding companies continue to bleed. IPG and Omnicom announced their mega-merger last month to make the biggest advertising agency holding company in the world, with revenues exceeding $25 billion annually. Meta makes that revenue in two months. Google in one.

Mar 27, 2024 | thedrum.com | Wes Morton

Stolen ideas, demanding contracts, ghosting. The list of crimes brands are guilty of when dealing with agencies is long, says Wes Morton of Creativ Strategies. It's time for that to change. Everyone in the agency business has a client horror story. The marketing industry has normalized bad brand behavior: insane timelines, mistreatment of staff, vague feedback, finger-pointing, disrespectful vetting, lopsided contracts, stealing ideas.

Jan 12, 2024 | peachtreehoops.com | Wes Morton

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks met the Indiana Pacers for the second and final time this season at State Farm Arena. The Pacers were without the services of star guard Tyrese Haliburton, representing an opportunity for another needed win. Clint Capela got off to a quick start as he was responsible for Atlanta’s first six points. His first two finishes at the rim are below.

Jan 12, 2024 | peachtreehoops.com | Wes Morton

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks (15-21) look to begin a winning streak as they take on the Indiana Pacers (22-15). Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and ListenLocation: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GAStart Time: 7:30 EST PMTV: Bally Sports Southeast (BSSE), Peachtree TV (WPCH), Atlanta News First (WANF)Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM)Streaming: Bally Sports+, The Bally Sports app, and BallySports.com

Jan 10, 2024 | peachtreehoops.com | Wes Morton

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks (14-21) catch the Philadelphia 76ers (23-12) without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid for an evening game at home. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and ListenLocation: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GAStart Time: 7:30 EST PMTV: Bally Sports Southeast (BSSE)Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM)Streaming: Bally Sports+, The Bally Sports app, and BallySports.com