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The internet noticed what’s wrong with the NFL’s anti-racism Super Bowl ad

The NFL’s “Inspire Change” ad had a glaring absence that many online found invalidated its existence.

The internet noticed what’s wrong with the NFL’s anti-racism Super Bowl ad

Ben & Jerry’s teams up with Colin Kaepernick on new ice-cream flavor to ‘Change the Whirled’

A portion of the proceeds from the new permanent flavor will go to Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp foundation.

Ben & Jerry’s teams up with Colin Kaepernick on new ice-cream flavor to ‘Change the Whirled’

Anthony Fauci and Colin Kaepernick are getting RFK human rights awards

Dr. Anthony Fauci and Colin Kaepernick are among the winners of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award this year.

Anthony Fauci and Colin Kaepernick are getting RFK human rights awards

One year later, what did we learn from Nike’s blockbuster Colin Kaepernick ad?

Brand purpose requires sustained, long-term commitment. Otherwise, it’s just an ad.

One year later, what did we learn from Nike’s blockbuster Colin Kaepernick ad?

Nike cofounder: Why I approved the controversial Colin Kaepernick ad

A moving conversation with basketball star LeBron James played a key role in the brand’s decision, Phil Knight reveals.

Nike cofounder: Why I approved the controversial Colin Kaepernick ad

Nike celebrates all the “crazy” female athletes in new Oscars ad

Serena Williams narrates the latest installment of the 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.

Nike celebrates all the “crazy” female athletes in new Oscars ad

When does a Super Bowl commercial become a political act?

Big game ads have addressed politics and social issues, but Amy Schumer’s boycott adds a new element to just showing up.

When does a Super Bowl commercial become a political act?

This app lets you take a knee during the anthem in the comfort of your own home

The app’s creator says he wants people to experience something like what NFL players feel when making what he calls “a respectful gesture of protest.”

This app lets you take a knee during the anthem in the comfort of your own home

Fast Company Magazine

A timeline of values-based employee resistance movements

Workers have long fought employers for better pay and benefits, but values-based uprisings have been more rare. Here are a few notable exceptions.

A timeline of values-based employee resistance movements

Colin Kaepernick wants to get his face and afro trademarked

The activist athlete is seeking to protect his likeness. Expect to see some merch with his mug on it.

Colin Kaepernick wants to get his face and afro trademarked

After Kaepernick ad, Nike store traffic was up in blue–and red–counties

We now have more data to judge the controversial commercial. And it’s looking good for Nike.

After Kaepernick ad, Nike store traffic was up in blue–and red–counties

Nike, Kaepernick, and the messy world of branding in the Trump era

There are some who believe that anything done by a corporation is automatically tainted, but isn’t any ally a good ally?

Nike, Kaepernick, and the messy world of branding in the Trump era

Top 5 ads of the week: Nike and Colin Kaepernick, Adidas and Donald Glover

Levi’s steps up its support for gun control, John Lewis gets cute with “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and maybe the best fake McDonald’s ad ever.

Top 5 ads of the week: Nike and Colin Kaepernick, Adidas and Donald Glover

Survey says Nike’s brand image has dropped because of Colin Kaepernick ad

Morning Consult reports that Nike’s brand favorability and consumer purchase consideration have significantly sunk, but Nike is playing a long game.

Colin Kaepernick’s Nike ad has become a full-on meme

Here are nine of our favorites.

Colin Kaepernick’s Nike ad has become a full-on meme

Nike doubles down on Colin Kaepernick with a stunning new commercial

If you thought the former NFL quarterback’s tweet was good, wait til you see this.

Nike doubles down on Colin Kaepernick with a stunning new commercial

Colin Kaepernick makes Nike seem more progressive than it is

The brand could become a progressive powerhouse–but it needs to begin at home.

Colin Kaepernick makes Nike seem more progressive than it is

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad is on the right side of history–and business

In choosing its divisive new campaign spokesperson, the brand is betting on its future.

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad is on the right side of history–and business

Nike takes a stand by making Colin Kaepernick face of new campaign

Kaepernick’s deal includes a potential shoe and apparel line, as well as Nike donations to his Know Your Rights organization.

Nike takes a stand by making Colin Kaepernick face of new campaign

Brand WTF of the Week: EA Sports cuts Kaepernick out of Madden 19

The gaming company broke one of the golden rules of brand loyalty: Know your audience.

Tech

Waymo and Uber are pressuring California to lift its ban on larger self-driving trucks

Apple aims to thwart NSO spyware with new iPhone ‘Lockdown Mode’

CERN Large Hadron Collider: What have physicists found and what are they looking for next?

News

Monthly car payments are ridiculously high right now, adding to the list of driver headaches

This AI algorithm supposedly predicts big-city crime before it happens. Is that a good idea?

Deezer stock listing: Why did the Spotify rival crash on its first day of trading?

Co.Design

E-commerce hasn’t killed physical retail. It’s made it more important than ever

How the technology behind ‘Fortnite’ is being used to design IRL buildings

Eileen Fisher wants her competitors to design better clothes

Work Life

How to teach your brain to reframe negative thoughts

This is a simple and legal way to help workers living in anti-abortion states

Leaders: Get ready for the ‘Great Reengagement’