Marketing and advertising
Germany's Nike Lorenz wears a rainbow emblazoned shin guard as she passes the ball during a women's field hockey match against India at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Athletes fight limits on endorsements at Tokyo Olympics

By James Ellingworth Aug. 04, 2021 10:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, July 10, 2021, file photo, the Olympic rings are illuminated outside the Narita International Airport prior to the 2020 Summer Olympics near Tokyo. The Olympic corporate sponsorship program has been a key part of the Olympic experience since it began in 1985. But all that magic from the Olympic sponsorship is being undermined because of the virus. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Olympic sport of schmoozing eludes corporate sponsors

By Anne D'innocenzio Jul. 15, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

Tennessee launches ads aimed at filling hospitality jobs

Jun. 18, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee tourism officials have launched a $150,000 ad campaign in and outside the state to help fill leisure and hospitality jobs...

Wisconsin re-launching vaccine awareness campaign

Jun. 08, 2021 07:15 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is re-launching a multimedia public awareness campaign to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations as progress has stalled on getting...

Nevada vaccine website implants more trackers than any state

By Sam Metz May. 13, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada website the public uses to get information on coronavirus vaccines is packed with more ad trackers and third-party cookies...

This Wednesday, May 12, 2021 image shows a website featuring Ty and Charleen Bollinger advertising their video series, "The Truth About Vaccines 2020." The Bollingers are part of an ecosystem of for-profit companies, nonprofit groups, YouTube channels and other social media accounts that stoke fear and distrust of COVID-19 vaccines, resorting to what medical experts say is often misleading and false information. (AP Photo)
Inside one network cashing in on vaccine disinformation

By Michelle R. Smith And Johnatan Reiss May. 13, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

This Wednesday, May 12, 2021 image shows a website featuring Ty and Charleen Bollinger advertising their video series, "The Truth About Vaccines 2020." The Bollingers are part of an ecosystem of for-profit companies, nonprofit groups, YouTube channels and other social media accounts that stoke fear and distrust of COVID-19 vaccines, resorting to what medical experts say is often misleading and false information. (AP Photo)
Inside one network cashing in on vaccine disinformation

By Michelle R. Smith And Johnatan Reiss May. 13, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

Weekend report delays cited for light Texas COVID-19 totals

Apr. 19, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — State health officials are launching a $1.5 million radio and television ad campaign to promote the next phase of vaccinating Texans...

Missouri to begin $5M COVID-19 vaccination campaign

By Heather Hollingsworth Apr. 16, 2021 01:03 PM EDT
Missouri is preparing to launch a $5 million ad campaign to urge residents to get the coronavirus vaccine as appointment times begin to go unfilled in some...

Virus recovery funds to promote tourism on Alabama coast

Apr. 10, 2021 11:44 AM EDT
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Beach season is heating up, and Alabama’s coast is getting federal money to help recover from tourism losses caused by the...

Schalke's Matthew Hoppe, left, and Suat Serdar react on the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Saturday March 20, 2021. After loosing the match 0-3 Schalke is last in the Bundesliga with little to no hope of survival. (Guido Kirchner/dpa via AP)
Schalke marketing director quits, citing threats to family

Apr. 08, 2021 07:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, a panel of witnesses, from left, Big 12 Conference Commissioner Bob Bowlsby, National Collegiate Athletic Association President Mark Emmert, University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Douglas Girod, National College Players Association Executive Director Ramogi Huma and National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Chair Kendall Spencer, listen during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on intercollegiate athlete compensation on Capitol Hill in Washington. Emmert has been engaging in damage control after people noticed differences between the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. A new AP survey of athletic directors and conversations with ADs and conference commissioners during March Madness show concern about what would happen to women's college sports under proposals that would put more money in the pockets of some athletes. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
In AP survey, ADs raise worries about women's college sports

By Howard Fendrich And Eddie Pells Apr. 01, 2021 08:15 AM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a virtual meeting with community leaders to discuss COVID-19 public education efforts in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinations

By Zeke Miller Apr. 01, 2021 06:00 AM EDT

WNBA rolls out plans for 25th season celebration

By Doug Feinberg Mar. 15, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA hopes to be back in home arenas for its 25th season this summer. The league on Monday announced a series of plans...

More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.

By Wayne Parry Mar. 08, 2021 05:00 PM EST
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business. ...

This image provided by the Ad Council in February 2021 shows part of a marketing campaign to promote COVID-19 coronavirus vaccination in the United States. The "It's Up To You" campaign was announced Thursday, Feb. 25, as an attempt to build public confidence in vaccines and make sure people get shots when they become widely available. (Ad Council via AP)
Ad campaign launches to build public trust in COVID-19 shots

By Mike Stobbe Feb. 25, 2021 12:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2020 file photo, crowds line Main Street USA, with Cinderella Castle on the horizon, to watch characters parade at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Teamsters local that represents workers who play characters at Walt Disney World was taken over almost two years ago by its parent union, which cited “deficiencies" in the local's leadership following repeated complaints of mismanagement from members. Now a former officer of Local 385 is suing the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, claiming the takeover has lasted too long. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)
Orlando launches first tourism ad campaign since pandemic

Feb. 11, 2021 11:12 AM EST

Campaign urges New Hampshire residents to shop local

Feb. 08, 2021 01:30 AM EST
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire is urging residents to go the extra mile while staying close to home this winter. A new marketing...

This photo provided by DoorDash shows a scene from DoorDash 2021 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (DoorDash via AP)
Amazon, Cadillac score with Super Bowl ads

By Mae Anderson Feb. 07, 2021 10:34 PM EST

Campaign aims to attract remote workers to New Mexico city

Jan. 14, 2021 12:07 AM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest city is launching a new marketing campaign to attract remote workers who can do their jobs from anywhere. ...