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Blippi’s signature blue and orange has gone from playtime to primetime, landing a feature in The Times’ style section!??? ?? It’s not every day a children’s entertainer is celebrated as a style icon, but Blippi’s bold look is turning heads in the fashion world. The Times highlighted his playful partnership with Reebok, showing how learning and play can go hand in hand—and now step by step.??? Turns out, Blippi’s got style that’s as big as his curiosity.

ATTN:'s research study, "Made you Look: The Science of Attention" continues to be embraced by the advertising and entertainment industry. We are very proud to announce that our neuroscience-backed study and framework has been published by WARC and its been made available to their 75,000 subscribers, which includes marketers from more than 1,200 companies and top agencies in the world. We are honored that this work has been recognized by such a reputable organization that prides itself in helping 'ambitious marketers (bold minds) make maximum impact (bold moves) with over 40 years of rigorous research'. Our study addresses the myth of the shortening attention span, and how brands can harness multiple attention types to create deeper, intentional, and business-driving connections. More than a study, it’s a framework for bolder and more effective creative in today’s fast-paced world of distractions. A huge shoutout to Pablo Rosas and the entire team behind this groundbreaking work.

Mark your calendars because Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is premiering in 2025! Starting January 2nd at 8 PM ET, the heartwarming series returns to ABC with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit at the helm! On the bus they're joined by talented partners and experts in making dreams reality, Wendell Holland and Hello Sunshine Collective member Arianne Bellizaire. Get ready for incredible transformations, fresh designs, and stories that remind us what home truly means. Check out this sneak peek, and don’t miss the season premiere!??? ?

The #HelloSunshineCollective is a transformative initiative designed to empower and amplify game-changers who share Hello Sunshine’s mission to revolutionize the narrative for women. This #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth, we're sharing the stories of #HelloSunshineCollective members who bet on themselves and built careers that flip the script on mainstream narratives in their fields. Learn more about the #HelloSunshineCollective here: https://lnkd.in/eDdbRqFs Today, we're spotlighting Danielle Robay! Danielle is the founder of the best-selling card game “Question Everything," as well as being a TV host, journalist, and content creator. Danielle leads her own independent podcast, #PRETTYSMART, as well as hosting Hello Sunshine’s #TheBrightSide podcast alongside fellow #HelloSunshineCollective member Simone Boyce. "GROW INTENTIONALLY" with Danielle Robay "If I could sit down with my younger self, here’s what I’d say: Stay curious, and embrace the questions you can’t yet answer. The hardships, the risks, the lows — they’ll be tougher than you think. But here’s the truth: that’s the price of admission. Those struggles? They’re not setbacks; they’re your initiation into the club. Embrace them, because every question you don’t have an answer for, every failure (pivot) you survive, every doubt you push through is shaping your voice, sharpening your skillset, and helping you build something that actually matters. And here’s the second thing: entrepreneurship — or creating anything worthwhile — isn’t about racing for quick wins. It’s about consistency, resilience, and integrity. I think of trees — if you don’t build roots when you’re a young company, you’ll tip over later. Relationships, community, staying grounded in your values — those things will always outlast any trend. So it’s OK if it takes a little longer. Grow intentionally. That foundation you’re laying now? It’s what gives you longevity and impact for the long haul." Connect with Danielle here: https://lnkd.in/eaVCD59i

The inaugural Women in AI Summit, hosted by ATTN: and The Female Quotient, was more than just inspiring—it tackled some of the most pressing challenges in tech today. From thought-provoking discussions to moments of real connection, the event brought together a powerful community determined to address critical issues like bias in technology. Women aren’t just part of the conversation—they’re leading it. Ad Age captured the day’s energy perfectly, highlighting how leaders like Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Chelsea Clinton, and Ashley Graham explored the opportunities and challenges of creating a more inclusive #AI landscape. This summit wasn’t just an event; it was a movement, amplifying the pivotal role women play in shaping one of today’s most transformative industries. Check out the full Ad Age article in the comments.

How does CoComelon capture the hearts of preschoolers and make learning fun? By creating content that’s as enriching as it is entertaining! From teaching life skills through catchy songs to celebrating milestones like bath time or eating veggies, #CoComelon and CoComelon Classroom are designed to meet kids and families where they are. As CoComelon General Manager Patrick Reese shared with the Los Angeles Times, “If we can create an environment and these various streams of content that just make the world 1% kinder, we’re going to seize that opportunity.” We’re proud of the work our teams do to deliver joyful learning experiences to families around the world. Thank you to Moonbug's CoComelon team for making these stories come to life! Read the full article from the LA Times at the link in comments. #KidsEntertainment

AR fun and games could be your brand’s next fun and gains. ADWEEK x ATTN: Attention Sparks ??

Forbes recently featured Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine, recognizing the powerful work she’s leading to reshape storytelling for women. Under Sarah’s guidance, Hello Sunshine is redefining #media by centering women’s voices and creating stories that empower and inspire. This feature underscores the impact of Hello Sunshine’s mission to shift culture and amplify women’s narratives—work that’s changing the way women see themselves and each other. Read the full feature at the link in comments.

Humans + AI = Creative Synergy: A Collaborative Experiment What happens when human creativity meets the power of AI? ?? We brought together an incredible team—Shana Nielsen, David Palmeri, Jacob Cox, Evan McEneaney, Andy Inglat, Clare Stein, Allyson Bernstein, & Gerry Mattei—to explore this exciting intersection. The result? A new approach to #creativity that blends human imagination with AI’s potential. To bring our vision to life for The Female Quotient and ATTN: Women in #AI sizzle, we used a mix of the latest tools: ? Images: Midjourney, krea.ai, FLUX, Photoshop Firefly ?? Videos: Runway, Luma AI, Krea, Pika, Hailuo ?? Editing & Effects: Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere, Davinci Resolve ?? Voiceover: ElevenLabs Speech to Speech ?? AI Assistance: ChatGPT & Gemini for technical Q's & prompt refinement One of the standout moments [0:23 Seconds] was creating a scene of flowers blooming from a girl’s hands. Here's how we did it:? Testing the Imagery & Animation: Shana began by exploring different ways to visualize flowers growing and blooming. She tested several AI tools, including Midjourney, FLUX, Runway, @Pika, and krea.ai, to generate frames and animations that captured the feeling of flowers coming to life. Selecting the Best Frame: After experimenting with various options, Shana selected an endframe from Pika, which shows flowers fully bloomed from a girl’s hands. This became the base for the animation. Creating the Clean Starting Frame: Using Photoshop Firefly, she removed the flowers from the frame, leaving just the girl's hands. This clean version served as the starting point for the animation sequence. Designing the Middle Frame: Next, Shana created a middle frame where the first flower is just beginning to bud. She manually adjusted the design to show the subtle transformation from no flowers to a blossoming start. Bringing it All Together in Krea: She then brought the three frames—the clean start, the budding flower, and the blooming flower—into Krea. She used the AI tool to adjust the timing and refine the animation of the flowers growing and blooming. The AI helped bring smooth transitions between the frames, making it feel like a natural flow of movement. Enhancing & Upscaling: Once the animation was complete, she ran it through Krea’s upscaling tool, improving the quality and adding finer details to the animation. Final Touches with Runway: To add variety and a sense of uniqueness, she used Runway Gen-3 video-to-video technology to create multiple versions of the same animation. Each version featured unique looks and characters, but all retained the same motion. These clips were then sequenced together with quick cuts in Adobe Premiere to give the scene energy & movement. This process shows how powerful the combination of human creativity and AI can be. With the help of cutting-edge tools and the guidance of a creative mind, we crafted something magical. AI is just the tool, we are the solution. What do you think?

This #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth, we're sharing the stories of #HelloSunshineCollective members who bet on themselves and built careers that flip the script on mainstream narratives in their fields. Today, we're featuring Coach Sydney Carter, a WNBA Veteran, NCAA Champion, and current Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Texas. I AM A DIRECT REFLECTION OF HOW REPRESENTATION MATTERS with Coach Sydney Carter "When I first got injured, I was challenged with the decision of retiring or continuing my athletic career. It wasn't until one day I woke up and realized I didn't want to do what it took anymore, to compete at the level I was playing at before my injury. Then I made the tough decision to retire. I did not want to cheat the game that had given me so much. Therefore I decided to give back to basketball in another way. That is how I came to be Coach Sydney Carter. As an athlete I was faced with so much adversity, and believe it or not, received a lot of NOs along my journey. Because of that, I knew helping young women and athletes would be at the forefront of why I do what I do as a coach. As a bonus and a blessing, not only do I get to help young people see and live out their dreams but I am also a direct reflection of how representation matters - by showing up as yourself confidently and unapologetically. Through coaching and my expression of fashion and true-self, I am able to live out my ultimate dream. There is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful that I GET to coach basketball and to serve in a leadership role for many to see that follow my platform." https://lnkd.in/eEJX6XTi