Serena Williams' achievements in tennis get prominent play in a new commercial from—what else?—the Brawny paper-towels brand. The clip, titled "Breaking Barriers," arrives as a piece celebrating Women ...

Slate contributor Seth Stevenson critiques the ad campaign promoting the new, more sensitive "Brawny Man," the character featured on packages of Brawny brand paper towels.

Media buying trends—where brands plan to spend more in the second quarter of 2026 Tech continues to shape media buying trends for the second quarter of 2026.