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Civic collaborated with Ford on the rebirth of Michigan Central in Detroit. - [Le Petit Court by Max](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/le-petit-court-by-max/) - CIVIC Entertainment Group partnered with Max to bring the iconic red clay courts and spirit of Roland-Garros to Venice Beach. Le Petit Court by Max. - [Civic Brand Sizzle Reel](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/civic-brand-sizzle-reel/) - [Verizon Business Innovation Sessions](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/verizon-business-innovation-b2b-event-series-technology-change/) - [2025 MAX Mother’s Day Celebration: Chelsea Triangle, NYC](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/2025-max-mothers-day-celebration-chelsea-triangle-nyc/) - [2025 Wyndham Global Conference](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/2025-wyndham-global-conference/) - [Ford Takeover at Aspen Ideas Festival](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-takeover-at-aspen-ideas-festival/) - [PayPal Investor Day 2025](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/paypal-investor-day-2025/) - [ESPN - Blooming Into Greatness](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/espn-blooming-into-greatness/) - [Audible at Sundance Film Festival 2025](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/audible-at-sundance-film-festival-2025/) - [Great Migrations A People On the Move](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/great-migrations-a-people-on-the-move/) - Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. presented a this groundbreaking series that explores the journey of Black Americans and their impact the nation's culture and identity - [HFH: Destination Grand Ball](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/hfh-destination-grand-ball/) - Civic partnered with Henry Ford Health to craft an immersive event experience - [ION Brand Campaign Fall 2024](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ion-brand-campaign-fall-2024/) - Watch Greatness Everyday was brought to life in a 360 degree campaign which targeted both B2B and B2C audiences - [Ford Open House](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-family-open-house/) - Civic and Ford brought back the Family Open House tradition to honor and inspire employees by bringing them and their families together to see where they work. - [CultureCon 2024: The Wonder of Stevie Launch Party](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/wonder-of-stevie-launch-party/) - Wonder of Stevie Launch Party, Audible and CultureCon celebrate the launch of The Wonder of Stevie, an Audible podcast that pays homage to Stevie Wonder. - [Instagram: Creator Programs](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/instagram-creator-programs/) - [FreeForm: Grown-ish](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/freeform-grown-ish/) - [Audible: Sound Studio](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/audible-sound-studio/) - [Aura: Digital Parenthood Case Study](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/aura-digital-parental-case-study/) - [Columbia Convocation 2024: For Students, By Students](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/columbia-convocation-2024-for-students-by-students/) - [2024 Audible at SXSW](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/2024-audible-at-sxsw/) - [Verizon: Partner Summit](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/verizon-partner-summit/) - [Bravocon](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/bravocon/) - [HBO: Game of Thrones Premiere](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/hbo-got-premiere/) - [Canva: Creative Juices Bar](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/canva-creative-juices-bar/) - [Ford: Book Depository](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-book-depository/) - [Shopify: Summit Week](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/shopify-summit-week/) - [Instagram: Instabeach](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/instagram-instabeach/) - [Jägermeister: Save The Night](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/jagermeister-save-the-night/) - [Verizon: 5G Labs at the Big Game](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/verizon-big-game-lvii-5g-experience/) - [Ford Pro: Sonoma Experience](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-pro-sonoma-experience/) - [Peacock: Bel-Air](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/peacock-bel-air/) - [Planet Fitness: New Year, New You](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/planet-fitness-times-square-nye/) - [Verizon: 5G Express Shop](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/verizon-express-shop/) - [Ford: Creating Tomorrow Together](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-creating-tomorrow-together/) - [Audible: Tribeca Festival](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/audible-tribeca-festival/) - [McDonald’s: Virtual National Summit](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/mcdonalds-virtual-national-summit/) - [Ford: Finish Strong](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-finish-strong/) - [Instagram: Global Meme Summit](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/instagram-global-meme-summit/) - [Instagram: Creator Week](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/instagram-creator-week/) - [Facebook: Global Athlete Connect](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/facebook-global-athlete-connect/) - [Ford: On The Line](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-on-the-line/) - [A+E: Shining A Light](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ae-shining-a-light/) - [HBO Max: Same Day Premieres](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/hbo-max-same-day-premieres/) - [Audible: Harry Potter](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/audible-harry-potter/) - [TNT: The Alienist Premiere](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/tnt-the-alienist-premiere/) - [Verizon: 5G Currencies](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/verizon-5g-currencies/) - [TruTV: The Problem With Apu](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/trutv-the-problem-with-apu/) - [USA: Mr. Robot at SXSW](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/mr-robot-at-sxsw/) - [Verizon Innovative Learning](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/verizon-innovative-learning/) - [Facebook & Instagram: Vidcon](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/facebook-ig-vidcon/) - [LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/lve-legend-vineyard-exclusive/) - [Audible: Sundance Speakeasy](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/audible-sundance-speakeasy/) - [Snapchat: Twilight Concerts](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/snapchat-twilight-concerts/) - [Audible: The Sandman](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/audible-the-sandman/) - [This Is The Year](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/this-is-the-year/) - [National Geographic: Mars](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/nat-geo-experience-mars/) - [Planet Fitness: Home Work-ins](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/planet-fitness-home-work-ins/) - [Ford: Miami AV Experience](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/ford-miami-av-experience/) - [Airbnb Open](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/airbnb-open/) - [TBS: The Last O.G.](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/tbs-the-last-o-g/) - [Hulu: Handmaid's Tale](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/hulu-handmaids-tale-launch/) - [Guiding Eyes for the Blind](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/guiding-eyes-for-the-blind/) - [Balvenie: Raw Craft](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/balvenie-raw-craft/) - [CNN Grill](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/cnn-grill/) - [NBCUniversal: Peacock](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/nbcuniversal-peacock/) - [History: Viking Funeral At Comic-Con](https://www.civic-us.com/experience/history-channel-vikings-funeral/) ## Home Heroes - [KITH x Adidas: Game-Changing Drop](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/audible-at-sundance-film-festival-2025-2/) - [Michigan Central OPEN: Ford's Historic Launch of Michigan Central](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/michigan-central-open-fords-historic-launch-of-michigan-central/) - [Verizon Business Innovation Sessions](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/verizon-business-innovation-b2b-event-series-technology-change/) - [2025 MAX Mother’s Day Celebration: Chelsea Triangle, NYC](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/2025-max-mothers-day-celebration-chelsea-triangle-nyc/) - [2025 Wyndham Global Conference](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/2025-wyndham-global-conference/) - [Ford Takeover at Aspen Ideas Festival](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ford-takeover-at-aspen-ideas-festival/) - [PayPal Investor Day 2025](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/paypal-investor-day-2025/) - [ESPN - Blooming Into Greatness](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/espn-blooming-into-greatness/) - [Le Petit Court by Max](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/michigan-central-open-fords-historic-launch-of-michigan-central-2-2/) - [Audible at Sundance Film Festival 2025](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/audible-at-sundance-film-festival-2025/) - [Great Migrations A People On the Move](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/great-migrations-a-people-on-the-move/) - [HFH Destination Grand Ball](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/hfh-destination-grand-ball/) - [ION Brand Campaign Fall 2024](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ion-brand-campaign-fall-2024/) - [Ford Open House 2024](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ford-family-open-house/) - [CultureCon 2024: The Wonder of Stevie Launch Party](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/culturecon-2024-the-wonder-of-stevie-launch-party/) - [Grown-ish](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/freeform-grown-ish/) - [Aura: Digital Parenthood Case Study](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/aura-digital-parenthood-case-study/) - [2024 Audible at SXSW](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/2024-audible-at-sxsw/) - [Columbia Convocation 2024: For Students, By Students](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/columbia-convocation-2024-for-students-by-students/) - [Verizon: Partner Summit](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/verizon-partner-summit/) - [HBO: Game of Thrones Premiere](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/hbo-got-premiere/) - [Carol's Daughter: Love Delivered](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/carols-daughter-love-delivered/) - [Ford: Book Depository](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ford-book-depository/) - [Canva: Creative Juices Bar](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/canva-creative-juices-bar/) - [Audible: Sound Studio](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/audible-sound-studio/) - [Instagram: Creator Programs](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/instagram-creator-programs/) - [HBO Max: Same Day Premieres](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/hbo-max-premiere-pier/) - [Ford: Finish Strong](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ford-finish-strong/) - [Audible: Tribeca Festival](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/audible-tribeca-festival/) - [McDonald's: Virtual National Summit](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/mcdonalds-virtual-national-summit/) - [Verizon: 5G Express Shop](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/verizon-5g-express-shop/) - [USA: Mr. Robot at SXSW](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/mr-robot-at-sxsw/) - [Jägermeister: #SaveTheNight](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/jagermeister-savethenight/) - [Ford: Miami AV Experience](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ford-miami-av-experience/) - [This Is The Year](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/this-is-the-year/) - [Planet Fitness: Home Work-ins](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/planet-fitness-home-work-ins/) - [Audible: Harry Potter](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/audible-harry-potter/) - [TBS: Garden Party for Good](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/tbs-garden-party-for-good/) - [Airbnb Open](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/airbnb-open/) - [A+E: Shining A Light](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ae-shining-a-light/) - [LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/lves/) - [NBCUniversal: Peacock](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/nbcuniversal-peacock/) - [TNT: The Alienist Premiere](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/tnt-the-alienist-premiere/) - [CNN Grill](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/cnn-grill/) - [Ford: Creating Tomorrow Together](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/ford-creating-tomorrow-together/) - [Verizon Innovative Learning](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/verizon-innovative-learning/) - [Guiding Eyes for the Blind](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/guiding-eyes-for-the-blind/) - [Balvenie: Raw Craft](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/balvenie-raw-craft/) - [Hulu: Handmaid's Tale Launch](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/hulu-handmaids-tale-launch/) - [Bravocon](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/bravocon/) - [Facebook & Instagram: Vidcon](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/facebook-ig-vidcon/) - [Snapchat: Twilight Concerts](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/snapchat-twilight-concerts/) - [History Channel: Vikings Funeral](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/history-channel-vikings-funeral/) - [National Geographic: Experience Mars](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/national-geographic-experience-mars/) - [Verizon: 5G Currencies](https://www.civic-us.com/home_hero/verizon-5g-currencies/) ## News - [DO, DOWNLOAD, DONATE: BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-black-history-month/) - Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. 2023’s national theme — Black Resistance (BHM Themes) — explores how African Americans have addressed historic and ongoing disadvantage and oppression, as evidenced by recent events. Black History Month has been and - [DO, DOWNLOAD, DONATE: BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-black-history-month-2/) - Black History Month: Events, media and organizations to donate to and our favorite black owned businesses. DO: NYC-BASED EVENTS Drunk Black History - Feb 10 Met Museum BHM Performance - Feb 10 Schomburg Center Annual BHM Celebration - Feb 15 African Pop-up Festival - Feb 17 Harlem Fine Arts Show - Feb 23-26 Black History - [Civic Entertainment Group Acquires Wave Kilo](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-acquires-wave-kilo/) - Brand experience agency Civic Entertainment Group has acquired strategic communications consultancy Wave Kilo. The deal, effective this month, brings Wave Kilo’s focus on corporate storytelling, executive visibility, thought leadership, brand positioning, issues and crisis management and corporate affairs to Civic Entertainment Group, the agency said in a statement. Wave Kilo was founded by Howard - [CIVIC Acquires Wave Kilo](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-acquires-wave-kilo-2026-04-14/) - Deal Strengthens Corporate and Technology Communications Offerings NEW YORK, NY (April 14th, 2026) — CIVIC, the brand experience agency known for driving growth through the power of community, today announced its acquisition of Wave Kilo, a strategic communications consultancy that helps companies at every stage, from start-up to unicorn to Fortune 500, disrupt markets, accelerate growth - [Civic Named to the 2025 “PR NET 100” List](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-named-to-2025-pr-net-100-list/) - September 18, 2025 Civic is thrilled to announce that the agency has been named to this year’s PR NET 100 List for another year in a row. The PR Net is a leading global network for marketing and communications professionals that highlights excellence in the PR agency industry. Thank you to our incredible team, clients, - [Civic Named AdAge’s Experiential Agency of the Year](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-named-adages-experiential-agency-of-the-year-2025/) - July 28, 2025 Back-to-Back Win Cements CIVIC as the Industry Leader in Experience-Led Brand Building NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Ad Age has named CIVIC Experiential Agency of the Year in its prestigious Small Agency Awards. The agency took home top honors for its continued excellence - [CIVIC wins Ad Age's Experiential Small Agency of the Year for Second Consecutive Year](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-made-fords-detroit-renewal-come-to-life/) - CIVIC Entertainment Group wins Ad Age's Experiential Small Agency of the Year for Second Consecutive Year - [CIVIC Brand Sizzle Reel](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-brand-sizzle-reel/) - From brand launches to culture-shifting moments, we spark influence, participation, and impact throughout our work at Civic. - [CIVIC Is Shaping the Future of Sports--One Fan Experience at a Time](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-shaping-the-future-of-sports/) - CIVIC was named PR Agency of Record for Major League Soccer as the league celebrates its 30th season and builds momentum toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. - [Congratulations to Ford, Michigan Central and the Civic team for winning a 2025 Clios Music Award for Michigan Central OPEN](https://www.civic-us.com/news/michigan_central_open_experience_silver_clio_music_awards_2025/) - Ford's Michigan Central OPEN experience wins Silver in the 2025 Clio Music Awards in the Events/Activation Category - [Civic has been shortlisted for Campaign US Agency of the Year](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic_shortlisted_for_campaign_us_2025_agency_of_the_year/) - Civic has been shortlisted for Campaign US Agency of the Year "Experiential"! - [Ford's Michigan Central OPEN experience wins ADWEEK’s 2024 Experiential Award for Best Community-Focused Experiential Activation](https://www.civic-us.com/news/michigan_central_open_experience_adweek_award/) - Ford's Michigan Central OPEN experience wins ADWEEK’s 2024 Experiential Award for Best Community-Focused Experiential Activation - [Q&A: AUDIBLE’S JAMES FINN REFLECTS ON THE IMPACT OF EXPERIENTIAL, AUTHENTICITY AND FANDOM](https://www.civic-us.com/news/audible_james_finn_experiential_authenticity_fandom/) - James Finn reflects on the impact of experiential, authenticity and fandom - [THREE THINGS FOR MARKETERS: WOMEN ARE MEDIA’S BEST ROI](https://www.civic-us.com/news/three-things-for-marketers-women-are-medias-best-roi/) - For a long time, media companies didn’t give the WNBA great broadcast windows. ION Television stepped in to break that cycle by investing in this league. - [REBRANDED NETWORK ION CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S SPORTS WITH A GRAND CENTRAL POP-UP](https://www.civic-us.com/news/rebranded-network-ion-grand-central-pop-up/) - ION popped up in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in New York City on Oct. 24 with a Fan ConnectION activation made up of four different vignettes. - [MEET OUR CIVIC PR TEAM](https://www.civic-us.com/news/meet-our-civic-pr-team/) - A key part of building community is helping drive meaningful conversations, which is why Public Relations is a crucial part of what we do in the Civic PR Team. - [CIVIC WINS GOLD AT AD AGE SMALL AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARDS](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-wins-gold-at-ad-age-small-agency-of-the-year-awards/) - Civic Entertainment Group, known for driving growth through the power of community, is Small Agency of the Year, Experiential, Gold. AdAge Small Agency Awards - [CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP IS SMALL AGENCY OF THE YEAR, EXPERIENTIAL, GOLD](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-is-small-agency-of-the-year-experiential-gold/) - Civic Entertainment Group, known for driving growth through the power of community, is Small Agency of the Year, Experiential, Gold. AdAge Small Agency Awards - [CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LAUNCHES ACCESSIBILITY PRACTICE](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-launches-accessibility-practice/) - Civic Entertainment Group launches accessibility practice with the goal to ensure high-profile brands better prioritize the disabled community. - [FORD PUTS ITS SIGNATURE ON DETROIT RENAISSANCE WITH MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION REOPENING](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-puts-its-signature-on-detroit-renaissance-with-michigan-central-station-reopening/) - By Chris Daniels “Michigan Central Innovation District is home to 100 startups and counting. Its centerpiece railroad station was celebrated in a free concert starring Eminem last week. How do you throw a community party on a global scale? That was Ford Motor Co.’s communications challenge as it celebrated the rebirth of Michigan Central Station - [MUSE BY CLIOS: 2 MINUTES WITH CHANTAL SMITH, GCD AT CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, ON CREATING ART, NOT JUST MARKETING](https://www.civic-us.com/news/muse-by-clios-2-minutes-with-chantal-smith-gcd-at-civic-entertainment-group-on-creating-art-not-just-marketing-2/) - Based in Brooklyn, Chantal is currently a group creative director at Civic, a marketing and communications company that partners with businesses to drive growth through the power of community. Chantal Smith | Photo illustration by Ashley Epping We spent two minutes with Chantal to learn more about her background, her creative inspirations and recent - [AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: MEET THE DISRUPTORS: CEO STUART RUDERFER OF CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ON THE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO SHAKE UP YOUR INDUSTRY](https://www.civic-us.com/news/authority-magazine-meet-the-disruptors-ceo-stuart-ruderfer-of-civic-entertainment-group-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shake-up-your-industry/) - As a part of our series about business leaders who are shaking things up in their industry, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stuart Ruderfer. Stuart is a leading marketing and communications entrepreneur with 20+ years of advising top brands across the media, tech, automotive, hospitality, finance, and non-profit sectors. Since its founding in 2000, - [VERIZON AND CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP WIN AT 2024 EX AWARDS](https://www.civic-us.com/news/verizon-and-civic-entertainment-group-win-at-2024-ex-awards/) - Congrats to our partner, Verizon Business, and Civic's Verizon team for winning "Best Roadshow or Multi-Market Event (B-to-B)" at Event Marketer's 2024 Ex Awards for Verizon's industry-leading event series, the "5G Innovation Sessions." Learn more and see a full list of winners here. - [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: PEACOCK OFFERS LUXURY DRY CLEANING SERVICE TO VIPS TO PROMOTE NEW "MONK" MOVIE](https://www.civic-us.com/news/the-hollywood-reporter-peacock-offers-luxury-dry-cleaning-service-to-vips-to-promote-new-monk-movie/) - To pump the return of Tony Shalhoub as a beloved germophobe detective in Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie, the marketing pros at Peacock had plenty of options, especially on the heels of a pandemic. But rather than passing out tubes of hand sanitizer — a choice that might’ve seemed so 2020 — - [EVENTMARKETER: LIVE FROM SXSW 2024 - SIX BRANDS CATALYZING CONNECTION IN AUSTIN](https://www.civic-us.com/news/eventmarketer-live-from-sxsw-2024-six-brands-catalyzing-connection-in-austin/) - The 38th edition of the SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin is officially underway, providing nine jam-packed days (March 8-16) of sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and tv screenings, exhibitions, tech competitions, awards ceremonies—oh yeah, and killer experiential marketing activations. Photo: Courtesy of Audible Brands are peppered across the city this week, with - [CAMPAIGN US REVEALS 2024 CLASS OF INSPIRING WOMEN](https://www.civic-us.com/news/campaign-us-reveals-2024-class-of-inspiring-women/) - Congratulations to Julie Safer, the leader of Civic's PR Practice, on being honored by Campaign US in its 2024 class of Inspiring Women. "It’s no secret that even in 2024, women still face unique barriers to success in the workplace. The women on this list have succeeded regardless — not just in being innovative, creative - [GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND CELEBRATED ITS FIRST-EVER GUIDE DOG DRAFT WITH SUPER BOWL MVP ELI MANNING.](https://www.civic-us.com/news/guiding-eyes-for-the-blind-celebrated-its-first-ever-guide-dog-draft-with-super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning/) - Eli Manning, a long-time board member of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, did the official hand-off of Ten, a guide dog who is named after Manning's famed jersey number, to Guiding Eyes for the Blind CEO, Thomas Panek. After undergoing rigorous training, Ten was selected as top draft pick and was officially signed to Panek's - [GQ: THE 'SOPRANOS' CAST REUNITED IN LITTLE ITALY LAST NIGHT, AND YES, THERE WAS ZITTI](https://www.civic-us.com/news/gq-the-sopranos-cast-reunited/) - "As the groundbreaking HBO series turns 25, its stars and creators reminisced over red sauce. Charmaine Bucco ordered a Chianti, so I ordered a Chianti. New York, NY - 1/10/24 - The Sopranos Cast attends the 25th Anniversary Celebration for HBO's "The Sopranos" held at Da Nico Ristorante - PICTURED: The Sopranos Cast-PHOTO by: - [DIGIDAY AWARDS: TIMEX’S “RACE AGAINST TIMEX” FORTNITE CAMPAIGN NAMED AS A FINALIST FOR “BEST METAVERSE MARKETING CAMPAIGN”](https://www.civic-us.com/news/digiday-awards-timexs-race-against-timex-fortnite-campaign-named-as-a-finalist-for-best-metaverse-marketing-campaign/) - Civic Entertainment Group is very happy to share that Timex, the official timekeeper of the metaverse, has been recognized for its Fortnite campaign, “Race Against TimeX”, named as a finalist for Best Metaverse Marketing Campaign in the Digiday Awards! The immersive experience created by @Timex and @Fortnite challenges players to race against time in a - [CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP NAMED TO THE 2023 “PR NET 100” LIST](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-named-to-2023-prnet-100-list/) - Civic Entertainment Group is thrilled to announce that the agency has been named to this year's PR NET 100 List! The PR Net is a premier global network for marketing and communications professionals that spotlights excellence in the PR agency industry. Thank you to our amazing team, clients, and partners for making this possible! - [CULTIQUE (PARTNERS OF CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP) WAS PROFILED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES' SUNDAY BUSINESS SECTION FOR THEIR WORK WITH CIRQUE DU SOLEIL](https://www.civic-us.com/news/cultique-partners-of-civic-entertainment-group-was-profiled-in-the-new-york-times-sunday-business-section-for-their-work-with-cirque-du-soleil/) - THE NEW YORK TIMES: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL HIRED “CULTURAL ANALYSTS” FIRM, CULTIQUE (PARTNER OF CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP), TO ANSWER AN AGE-OLD QUESTION: IS IT POSSIBLE TO HACK POPULARITY? Is Gen Z Down to Clown? The Circus Is Counting on It. Cirque du Soleil is hoping that it can expand its audience, perhaps with perfume that - [FORBES: GOOGLE SHARES RECENT INTERVIEW WITH CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP’S CO-FOUNDER, DAVID COHN, ‘CAPTIONS IN A WORLD WITHOUT SOUND’](https://www.civic-us.com/news/forbes-google-shares-recent-interview-with-civic-entertainment-groups-co-founder-david-cohn-captions-in-a-world-without-sound/) - “In a post published late last month on Google’s Workspace blog, content lead Dominic Smith shared the story of David Cohn. Cohn, who is profoundly deaf, is founder and co-chief executive of marketing and communications agency Civic Entertainment Group. Smith described Cohn as being “excited about helping brands build and activate critical accessibility strategies, including - [FORBES: DISNEY’S ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ DOUBLES DOWN ON INCLUSION WITH CAROL’S DAUGHTER COLLABORATION](https://www.civic-us.com/news/forbes-disneys-the-little-mermaid-doubles-down-on-inclusion-with-carols-daughter-collaboration/) - “That’s why Disney’s Carol’s Daughter partnership was such a smart move. The hair care brand, which is now owned by L’Oreal, was founded by Lisa Price, a Black woman. Price is still a staple within the company, and recognized widely among long-time customers of the brand. Carol’s Daughter has a rich history and footing within - [CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP CONGRATULATES VERIZON ADFELLOWS](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-congratulates-verizon-adfellows/) - Civic Entertainment Group recently joined our Verizon AdFellows at their AdFellows graduation with Verizon CMO Diego Scotti and Conde Nast Editor in Chief, Elaine Welteroth, to watch this group of rising talent graduate into the marketing industry. CONGRATS to Lindsay, Karen and Rebecca! - [CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP CELEBRATES PRIDE 2023](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-celebrates-pride-2023/) - Prism, Civic Entertainment Group's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, is excited to invite the Civic community to a Pride celebration on Wednesday, June 21st at 4:00pm. We're thrilled to be partnering with the historic Stonewall Inn, a Civic client, to host this fundraising event where you can buy a drink and enjoy live performances at one - [ADWEEK: CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP IS FIRST AGENCY NAMED A “SAFE SPACE” BY STONEWALL INN GIVES BACK INITIATIVE](https://www.civic-us.com/news/adweek-civic-entertainment-group-is-first-agency-named-a-safe-space-by-stonewall-inn-gives-back-initiative/) - “Marketing and public relations agency Civic Entertainment Group will be the first agency to be named a Safe Space as part of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) and the 10-step SIGBI Certification Program. SIGBI, the charitable giving organization of the historic Stonewall Inn, will work with Civic to provide the proper training, policies - [NATIONAL PUPPY DAY SHOUTOUT: CONGRATS TO HALO COLLAR](https://www.civic-us.com/news/national-puppy-day-shoutout-congrats-to-halo-collar/) - Congratulations to Civic Entertainment Group’s partner, Halo Collar! Some recent press: NY Post - ‘The Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan shares his top training tools Forbes - How The Halo Collar Uses Tech To Make Caring For Dogs More Accessible Than Ever Before - [BIZBASH: INDUSTRY INNOVATORS 2023: AUDIBLE](https://www.civic-us.com/news/bizbash-industry-innovators-2023-audible/) - “A key component of the Amazon-owned audio subscription service’s experiential marketing strategy is partnering with tentpole events and festivals. Photos courtesy of Audible. Audible brought its "Words + Music" series to life at SXSW with a lounge that featured a photo-worthy wall showcasing the covers of all 35 volumes in the series. A corner of - [MTV ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS CELEBRATES 3RD ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH ACTION DAY](https://www.civic-us.com/news/mtv-entertainment-studios-celebrates-3rd-annual-mental-health-action-day/) - On May 18, 2023, MTV Entertainment Studios celebrated the third annual Mental Health Action Day with more than 2,000 partner organizations, brands, and influential cultural leaders, including YouTube, Snapchat, the Indianapolis Colts, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra, Gabriella Wright, Christa Miller, Ginger Zee, Goldie Hawn, Grace Gaustad, Hannah Bronfman, Jacob Sartorius, Nika King, Tanna Frederick, Travis - [DO, DOWNLOAD, DONATE: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-womens-history-month/) - As March comes to a close, we want to encourage all staff to continue to celebrate Women’s History Month throughout the year! Steered by the DEI Council and Collective, our Women’s Employee Resource Group, we have curated opportunities to watch, listen, learn, and to continue to participate as a community. The Civic Women’s ERG aims - [Congratulations to all the 2023 #UnitedNYCHalf runners!](https://www.civic-us.com/news/congratulations-to-all-the-2023-unitednychalf-runners/) - 25,000 runners made the 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan, running past historic and iconic NYC landmarks. Fun fact: this race is the only time other than New Year’s Eve that Times Square is closed to traffic! Civic Entertainment Group is proud to work with New York Road Runners (@NYRR) and “run” the press for - [META CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HIP-HOP AT THE GRAMMYS](https://www.civic-us.com/news/meta-celebrates-50-years-of-hip-hop-at-the-grammys/) - Meta hosted a Grammys pre-party in Hollywood for industry and label partners to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.With a DJ set from The Originals, surprise performances from Busta Rhymes and Coi Leray, a Reels Studio and interactive graffiti mural, guests had a blast honoring the past, present, and future of the genre. - [The Harriet Tubman Monument debut!](https://www.civic-us.com/news/the-harriet-tubman-monument-debut/) - Joined by local leaders and Newark native, Queen Latifah, artist Nina Cooke John, Audible’s founder Don Katz, and Mayor Ras J. Baraka had the honor of cutting the ribbon to officially debut the Harriet Tubman Monument which celebrates Tubman’s legacy and Newark’s role in the Underground Railroad. The monument features an immersive audio experience performed - [The Year the Nuns and the Gays Took Over SXSW](https://www.civic-us.com/news/the-year-the-nuns-and-the-gays-took-over-sxsw/) - “It’s certainly one of the cooler emails to receive while you’re scheduling your itinerary at a film festival. The TV series Mrs. Davis, which premieres next month on Peacock, was one of many series launching promotional stunts in Austin during the SXSW festival,” wrote Kevin Fallon, Senior Editor @TheDailyBeast “The show, from co-creators Damon Lindelof - [Ford F-150 Lightning is Winner of Transportation Category of Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-f-150-lightning-is-winner-of-transportation-category-of-fast-companys-2022-world-changing-ideas-awards/) - Ford's Electric Pickup Truck Can power a Home for 10 Days "The Ford F-150 Lightning, an electric version of the best-selling vehicle in the U.S.—and a winner of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards—can haul heavy loads like the classic pick-up, and also power construction equipment and even your home." - Fast Company Learn more - [Transgender Awareness Week 2022](https://www.civic-us.com/news/transgender-awareness-week-2022/) - November 13 - 19 marks Transgender Awareness Week, a time for us to honor, celebrate, and uplift our trans community. With anti-trans violence, rhetoric and legislation at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever to educate the public about who transgender people are, share stories and experiences, and advance advocacy around issues of prejudice, - [Kicking Off Summer With Audible at the Tribeca Festival](https://www.civic-us.com/news/kicking-off-summer-with-audible-at-the-tribeca-festival/) - Having created the premiere event at Tribeca Festival for our partner Audible's new McCarthy-era podcast "The Big Lie," The New Yorker recounts when Civic's Senior Creative Director Chantel Smith previewed the event venue with series star Jon Hamm and writer-producer John Mankiewicz: "On a recent Thursday, Chantal Smith, a creative director, met the actor Jon - [The NYC Marathon is named a "Safe Space"](https://www.civic-us.com/news/the-nyc-marathon-is-named-a-safe-space/) - "The marathon included a nonbinary category for the first time in 2021, and added prize money for the category this year. The second- through fifth-place finishers will also receive a payout. Also this year, the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, the charitable organization of the historic gay bar, named the New York City Marathon - [Guiding Eyes for the Blind Rings the Bell at Nasdaq](https://www.civic-us.com/news/guiding-eyes-for-the-blind-rings-the-bell-at-nasdaq/) - Congratulations to our friends at Guiding Eyes for the Blind who had the opportunity to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell in honor of National Dog Month. They were honored for the amazing work they do year-round providing exceptional guide dogs to people with vision loss and impairment at no cost to the recipient. The Guiding - [Celebrating Mental Health Action Day with MTV Entertainment, the White House and Selena Gomez](https://www.civic-us.com/news/celebrating-mental-health-action-day-with-mtv-entertainment-the-white-house-and-selena-gomez/) - Today is the second-annual Mental Health Action Day, a global movement created by MTV Entertainment. To kick-off the day, MTVE organized a first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House together with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Selena Gomez as well as 30 young mental health activists assembled to lead the charge - [Hitting the Streets With New York Road Runners](https://www.civic-us.com/news/hitting-the-streets-with-new-york-road-runners/) - We’re honored to announce that Civic is now the public relations agency of record for New York Road Runners, the world’s premier running organization, including the New York City Marathon. The PR Team has “hit the ground running," having already worked on the RBC Brooklyn Half and the 50th anniversary of the Mastercard Mini 10k, - [Civic at Cannes Lions With Shutterstock](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-at-cannes-lions-with-new-client-shutterstock/) - This summer we traveled to France to activate at Cannes with Shutterstock. The team transformed a simple food stand into Shutterstock’s 3D Gallery Experience, with Ad Age saying that Shutterstock “made its mark” with one of the “most eye-catching pop-ups” this year! Page Six also showcased the company’s transformation, stating “Say goodbye to the stock photo agency of photo frames and welcome - [Ford is one of the Time100 Most Influential Companies of 2022](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-is-one-of-the-time100-most-influential-companies-of-2022/) - Ford's Chief Executive Engineer Linda Zhang unveils the Ford F-150 Lightning, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Dearborn, Michigan. Carlos Osorio—AP ELECTRIFYING EVERYTHING Cars, SUVs, pickups, and other light-duty trucks account for over half of all U.S. transportation emissions, making electric vehicles (EVs) key to mitigating climate change. But it’s not enough to just offer EVs—people - [Navigating Current Events in Ukraine](https://www.civic-us.com/news/navigating-current-events-in-ukraine/) - We are all watching in horror as thousands have been killed and millions of refugees have been displaced into neighboring countries like Poland, Romania, Moldova, Slovakia, and Germany. As the humanitarian disaster continues it is critical that we come together to help efforts on the ground in Europe and domestically here in the US. As - [Do, Download, Donate: Transgender Visibility Day](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-transgender-visibility-day-2/) - Last year, we came together with the partnership of our guest speaker and award-winning journalist Imara Jones to unpack the layers and obstacles that the transgender community is forced to climb through for safety and peace. For this year’s Transgender Visibility Day, we urge our community to stretch beyond bearing witness and jump into action - [Why American Express Is Calling Business Travel The Center Of The New Company Culture (A White Paper by CULTIQUE)](https://www.civic-us.com/news/why-american-express-is-calling-business-travel-the-center-of-the-new-company-culture-a-white-paper-by-cultique/) - Civic's cultural analysis + insights firm, CULTIQUE, teamed up with American Express Global Business Travel to understand cultural forces affecting Business Travel in 2022, publishing a white paper — Why Business Travel Is the Center of The New Company Culture — to better help clients and companies navigate shifting norms and act on the opportunity - [AdWeek: Here's a Look Inside SXSW's Biggest Brand Activations](https://www.civic-us.com/news/adweek-heres-a-look-inside-sxsws-biggest-brand-activations-2/) - Photo: Sarah Karlan for Adweek The Civic team has been thrilled return to SXSW 2022 with NBCUniversal's Peacock and the Peacock Playground. "A short walk down the street from Prime Video’s perch on the corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River leads SXSW attendees to an activation from NBC-owned streaming service Peacock on Rainey Street. - [Celebrating Black History Month: Black Health & Wellness](https://www.civic-us.com/news/celebrating-black-history-month-black-health-wellness/) - Join us in celebrating Black History Month! This year’s national theme — Black Health & Wellness — prompted us to look beyond our efforts to highlight inclusive wellness offerings and shift our attention to Black Futures and Black Imagination. We invite you to engage in a variety of offerings balancing acknowledgment of the past with - [Do, Download, Donate: MLK Weekend](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-mlk-weekend/) - On Monday, January 17th, we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.; civil rights leader, activist, and American hero. In observance of the Federal Holiday celebrating Dr. King,Civic is excited to present a number of ways for you to pay tribute to Dr. King’s legacy, including service opportunities. Have a safe and wonderful weekend! - [Do, Download, Donate: International Human Rights Day](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-international-human-rights-day/) - “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” — Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today is the 74th International Human Rights Day. In keeping with this year's theme, EQUALITY, Civic is sharing a set of resources that highlight the widespread need for human-centered advancement across the globe, - [Cultique's CEO Linda Ong on the Movie Theatre Experience for the New York Times](https://www.civic-us.com/news/cultiques-ceo-linda-ong-on-the-movie-theatre-experience-for-the-new-york-times/) - “The research clearly shows that theaters are suffering because the pandemic intensified, accelerated, amplified all of the nascent trends that were already underway,” Ms. Ong said. “That is the definition of a perfect storm — not that various problems exist at the same time, but that they have an intensifying effect on each other.” Read - [Ford is one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter' in 2021](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-fast-company-brands-that-matter-in-2021/) - "Over the last year and a half, Ford has managed not only to weather the pandemic but further cement its iconic American status through new products, its pandemic response, and compelling content. When the pandemic broke out last March, Ford was one of the first brands with a COVID-era ad, acknowledging the challenges people faced - [Democracy Day at Civic Entertainment Group](https://www.civic-us.com/news/democracy-day-at-civic-entertainment-group/) - Last year Civic Entertainment Group announced Election Day as an annual paid holiday: Democracy Day. Evident by our name, this company was founded on the power of civic engagement. This day and supporting initiatives will aim to ensure every employee exercises and celebrates the right to vote. Once again, we’re calling upon those willing and - [Ford Announces Blue Oval City & BlueOvalSK Battery Parks](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-announces-blue-oval-city-blueovalsk-battery-parks/) - Today, Ford announced that just outside of Memphis, Tennessee, it will build a completely sustainable electric vehicle manufacturing plant – its largest ever – called Blue Oval City. It will be the world’s first carbon-neutral auto plant. And at two sites in central Kentucky, Ford will build twin electric battery plants, called BlueOvalSK Battery Park, - [Celebrating 'The Lesbian Bar Project' with Jägermeister at Pride 2021](https://www.civic-us.com/news/celebrating-the-lesbian-bar-project-with-jagermeister-at-pride-2021/) - 'The Lesbian Bar Project', a documentary directed by Erica Rose and Elina Street, spotlights the 21 remaining lesbian bars in the USA. A part of Jägermeister's #SAVETHENIGHT initiative funding shuttered venues and other nightlife destinations during the pandemic, the premiere – timed to coincide with Pride – marks a new phase in The Lesbian Bar - [Civic Entertainment Group Welcomes Verizon Adfellows Class of 2021](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-welcomes-verizon-adfellows-class-of-2021/) - Civic Entertainment Group is excited to welcome Civic's 2021 Adfellows! Civic is a proud participant in Verizon Adfellows, a 8-month paid fellowship program fast-tracking rising stars in the marketing + advertising industry by rotating through a consortium of 24 prominent partners spanning brands, agencies, and consultancies. Adfellows offers opportunities for permanent job placement and aims - [Civic Entertainment Group Time Capsule Zine Issue #4: Celebrating Pride](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-time-capsule-zine-issue-4-celebrating-pride/) - This month, we're excited to share Issue No. 4 of our CIVIC Time Capsule Zine, celebrating Pride. Stay tuned for Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond! - [Civic Entertainment Group Time Capsule Zine Issue #3: Celebrating AAPI Heritage.](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-time-capsule-zine-issue-3-celebrating-aapi-heritage/) - This month, we're excited to share Issue No. 3 of our Civic Time Capsule Zine, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. Stay tuned for next month's issue covering Pride! - [Do, Download, Donate: National Disability Independence Day](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-national-disability-independence-day/) - Today Civic Entertainment Group spotlights the 31st anniversary of National Disability Independence Day, passed in 1990 and celebrated annually on July 26th to honor the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We hope you will continue to join - [Do, Download, Donate: Pride](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-pride/) - PRIDE is HERE! This month, we’re centering and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s official themes from both NY and LA embodied our sentiments and inspired our curation. New York - The Fight Continues - “We’re fighting for ourselves, fighting for the BIPOC and trans members of our community, and fighting for future generations. By - [Do, Download, Donate: Memorial Day](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-download-donate-memorial-day/) - Memorial Day honors the men & women who have died while serving in the military. The purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Heading into the long weekend we wanted to offer resources to folks who aim to spend time remembering those who lost their - [Silent no more: The 'model minority' is finally speaking out, says CULTIQUE's Linda Ong on NBC News](https://www.civic-us.com/news/the-model-minority-speaks-out/) - "As misinformation about the coronavirus’ origins in China fuels violent attacks, my personal history with racism is coming full circle," says Ong. "It’s time to step up and weaponize empathy for good." Linda Ong is the CEO + Founder of CULTIQUE, the cultural insights and strategy venture of Civic Entertainment Group (Seacrest Global Company) April - [Civic Entertainment Group Celebrates Women's History Month](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-celebrates-womens-history-month/) - This month, Civic celebrates Women’s History Month and the incredible contributions women have made throughout American History. Today is designated International Women’s Day, expanding this sentiment on a global scale. In an effort to celebrate the women in our own community, we’ve created the second edition in our Time Capsule Zine Series, for your viewing - [Do, Donate, Download: Jewish History Month](https://www.civic-us.com/news/do-donate-download-jewish-history-month/) - To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month we wanted to shine a light on an identity and experience that often gets misrepresented as monolithic. We invited a special guest, Clarissa Marks, to curate this month’s ‘Do Download Donate’ offerings below. Clarissa is a Jewish writer, curator and podcast producer. She hosts the podcast On Wandering, which - [Celebrating Earth Day 2021](https://www.civic-us.com/news/celebrating-earth-day-2021/) - Today we celebrate Earth Day! The 2021 theme, ‘Restore Our Earth™’, focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world's ecosystems. Given the wide range of ways to engage with and act on our environmental impact, we have curated a list of things to DO, places to DONATE, and - [Civic Entertainment Group Celebrates International Day of Transgender Visibility](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-celebrates-international-day-of-transgender-visibility/) - Today, March 31, is Transgender Day of Visibility. Celebrated internationally, TDOV shines a light on the accomplishments of trans and gender nonconforming people while also driving awareness and action against the violence and discrimination they continue to face. To help amplify this critical mission, Civic Entertainment Group is excited to welcome Imara Jones as a - [Ford Motor Co. and Civic Entertainment Group Win PR Week Award for Best in Broadcast/Film/Video for Documentary Short "On The Line"](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-motor-co-and-civic-entertainment-group-win-pr-week-award-for-best-in-broadcast-film-video-for-documentary-short-on-the-line/) - Today we are honored to announce that the Ford Motor Company and Civic Entertainment Group have won the PR Week Award for Best in Broadcast/Film/Video for our "On the Line" Documentary with an honorable mention in the Outstanding In-House Team category for Ford! Civic would like to thank both our client and account teams for - [Standing in Solidarity with the Asian American Community](https://www.civic-us.com/news/standing-in-solidarity-with-the-asian-american-community/) - This week in Georgia, eight people were murdered in a rampage targeting Asian Americans – specifically Asian American women. These attacks come amidst a climate of intolerance and hate, connected to misinformed and unacceptable language used by some leaders around COVID-19. We stand in solidarity with our AAPI+ employees and community and hope to continue - [Civic Entertainment Group Celebrates Black History and Black Futures](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-celebrates-black-history-and-black-futures/) - This month, Civic Entertainment Group celebrates Black History and Black Futures. Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The 2021 theme, “Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity” explores the African diaspora, and the spread of Black families across the US. In an effort to continue - [Ford Launches #FinishStrong Spot](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-launches-finishstrong-spot/) - The Covid-19 pandemic is now one of the deadliest events in human history. Daily, more people die than those we lost at Pearl Harbor or on 9/11. Global deaths are projected to exceed 2.5 million worldwide by March, but with broader mask usage and efforts to protect each other, we can save nearly 50,000 lives - [Ford #FinishStrong Spot (Extended Edition) Airs During Super Bowl LV](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-finishstrong-spot-extended-version-airs-during-super-bowl-lv/) - During a Super Bowl like no other, Ford ran an extended version of its #FinishStrong spot in Covid-19 hotspot markets, encouraging Covid-weary Americans to stay vigilant with safe Covid behavior by appealing to their sense of patriotism and love for their families and communities. Ford's spot was produced by Civic Entertainment Group, Directed by Peter - [Civic Entertainment Group Launches First Issue of its Time Capsule Zine in Honor of Black History Month](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-launches-time-capsule-zine/) - Today, Civic published its first-ever digital Time Capsule Zine. But what is a zine, you ask? The phrase ‘zine’ is short for magazine, fanzine, or webzine. They are typically accessible and affordable forms of printed expression on ANY subject. While often used to project identity, share creative talent or tell a story, zines have historically - [#ImAProtector Featured In Promax Daily Brief](https://www.civic-us.com/news/imaprotector-featured-in-promax-daily-brief/) - SUPERHEROES WEAR MASKS, SAYS CIVIC IN COVID-19 SAFETY CAMPAIGN. CIVIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP CEO NATE SCHREIBER DISCUSSES THE INSIGHTS, RESEARCH AND CREATIVE STRATEGY BEHIND THE AGENCY'S #IMAPROTECTOR SOCIAL CAMPAIGN. "In looking for a theme to anchor the campaign, Civic reflected on its years of work with brands around San Diego Comic-Con, where superheroes like Batman and - [Cultique's Linda Ong POV Featured In Fast Company](https://www.civic-us.com/news/cultiques-linda-ong-pov-featured-in-fastcompany/) - KAMALA HARRIS'S ASCENT IS A WIN FOR ASIAN AMERICANS. WHY DO I FEEL SO AMBIVALENT? AN EXECUTIVE OF CHINESE DESCENT REFLECTS ON WHAT AMERICANS OF EAST ASIAN HERITAGE–AND ALL COMMUNITIES OF COLOR–CAN LEARN FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT AND HER VICTORY. "One of the brightest notes in the outcome of 2020’s tawdry political process is the - [New "Be A Protector" Coalition Calls on Hollywood and Brands to Model Safe Covid-19 Behavior](https://www.civic-us.com/news/protector-coalition-partners-with-the-writers-guild-of-america-on-covid-19-messaging/) - “Be A Protector” is a new non-partisan, non-profit coalition and national messaging campaign developed by Civic Entertainment Group’s cultural insights division, Cultique, to galvanize leading brands to model and normalize safe COVID behavior in content. The mission is to leverage world-class content (while consumption is at an all-time high) in partnership with brand and network - [Civic Entertainment Group Launches #ImAProtector Social Campaign](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-entertainment-group-launches-imaprotector-social-campaign/) - Today Civic Entertainment Group launched its purpose-driven social campaign, #ImAProtector. We're celebrating individuals who’ve taken it upon themselves to look out for their at-risk loved ones and communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while educating the public as to who is really at risk and encouraging the adoption of COVID-safe behavior. Research conducted in partnership with - [Instagram at Super Bowl LV](https://www.civic-us.com/news/instagram-at-super-bowl-lv/) - Civic Entertainment Group collaborated with Instagram to bring a first-of-its-kind, socially distanced/remote content studio to Tampa for Super Bowl LV — producing Reels in a low-touch, green screen studio for both the NFL and current / former players. Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominees Michael Thomas, Bradley Bozeman, Harrison Phillips, and Dalvin - [Cultique's Linda Ong Joins the Fast Company Impact Council](https://www.civic-us.com/news/cultiques-linda-ong-joins-the-fastcompany-impact-council/) - "Companies increasingly will have to behave like activists and speak out on social issues," says Linda Ong of Cultique. [Photo: Jessica Chou] The full 2020 Impact Council member list is available at Fast Company - [Ford Takes A Bold Stance On Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California](https://www.civic-us.com/news/ford-takes-a-bold-stance-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-california/) - Ford has deployed a company-wide plan to communicate its story of environmental progress to change people's perceptions and set the context for the new electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford’s fleet of current and future electric vehicles. Leaning into the company’s long-standing sustainability track record and its agreement with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) - [Civic Announces 'Democracy Day' as an Annual Holiday](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-announces-democracy-day-as-an-annual-holiday/) - We’re thrilled to announce that starting this year, Election Day will be an annual holiday: Democracy Day. Evident by our name, this company was founded on the power of civic engagement. This day and supporting initiatives will aim to ensure every employee exercises and celebrates the right to vote. Moreover, we’re calling upon those willing - [4 Key Lessons From An Unforgettable NBA Season](https://www.civic-us.com/news/4-key-lessons-from-an-unforgettable-nba-season/) - NBA action. It’s fan-tastic. Some of you reading this will remember those words from an ad campaign that ran during the 80’s and 90’s. That was when I fell in love with the game of basketball. Over the years, it’s been the source of so many great memories for me, but this season has produced - [Civic Launches Premium Cultural Insights & Strategy Boutique, CULTIQUE](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-launches-premium-cultural-insights-strategy-boutique-cultique/) - Founded by Leading Cultural Advisors Linda Ong and Sarah Unger to Guide Clients in Fast-Changing World LOS ANGELES – Today, CIVIC announced a new cultural insights and strategy venture – CULTIQUE – a boutique offering that crafts bespoke cultural insights for forward-looking businesses. Founded by leading cultural advisors Linda Ong and Sarah Unger, the agile - [Civic Joins The Civic Alliance](https://www.civic-us.com/news/civic-joins-the-civic-alliance/) - In 2020, we've joined the Civic Alliance in support of 100% in for Democracy. We are united by these nonpartisan values: Every American has a voice in our democracy. Voting should be safe and accessible to all. Elections should be fair and transparent. 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