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October 1, 2026

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October 1, 2026
AFI Fest 2026 Announces 157-Film Hollywood Lineup

AFI Fest 2026 Announces 157-Film Hollywood Lineup

AFI Fest 2026 has announced a 157-film lineup spanning 50 countries for its 40th edition in Hollywood. Running Oct. 21–25 at TCL Chinese Theatres, the festival will feature red-carpet premieres, international features, documentaries, short films and productions from the AFI Conservatory. Key Takeaways AFI Fest 2026 will feature 157

Marketing Crunch Names Omri Hurwitz Among the Leading PR Firms in a Changing Media Market

Marketing Crunch Names Omri Hurwitz Among the Leading PR Firms in a Changing Media Market

Public relations has become an increasingly difficult category for companies to navigate. There are global communications networks, boutique agencies, specialist firms, independent consultants and a growing number of operators promising access to high-profile publications. For a technology company trying to decide where to spend its communications budget, the sheer

What Happens to Premium Branding When Everyone Can Look Expensive?

What Happens to Premium Branding When Everyone Can Look Expensive?

By: Shawn Mars Why Premium Branding Is Moving Beyond Appearance Luxury branding of the past was linked to visual cues for years. Top-notch visuals, such as professionally taken photographs, thoughtfully created packaging, stylish websites, and sophisticated atmospheres, were expensive and valuable resources for brands to market themselves. Things are

ComplexCon 2026 Returns to LA With Streamers, Streetwear, Music

ComplexCon 2026 Returns to LA With Streamers, Streetwear, Music

ComplexCon 2026 returns to Los Angeles on Oct. 3 and 4 for its 10th-anniversary edition, combining streetwear, vintage, streamer programming and two nights of music. Playboi Carti, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Ken Carson and several digital creators are among the names shaping the two-day event across downtown Los Angeles. Key Takeaways