TANYA GAZDIK
Senior reporter Tanya Gazdik covers automotive, financial services, travel, sports, and pets for MediaPost's "Marketing Daily." She is the chief programmer for MediaPost's Marketing: Automotive conferences and is the lead juror for MediaPost's annual Marketing: Automotive awards. She previously was the deputy editor of MediaPost, animal welfare reporter at "The (Toledo) Blade," Detroit bureau chief of "Adweek" and associate editor at "Ward's Automotive Reports" and "Ward's AutoWorld."Articles by Tanya All articles by Tanya
- Workers Consider Union Representation In Entertainment, Automotive, Retail in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
05/20/2024
Disneyland characters at the amusement park in Anaheim, California. voted to unionize with the Actors' Equity Association.
- Pessimism About Electric Vehicles Persists in
Drive Time on
05/20/2024
More than half (53%) of automotive dealers think EVs will hurt both front- and back-end financials, according to CDK Global.
- Toyota Focuses On Overcoming Adversity In Racing Campaign in
Marketing Daily on
05/19/2024
With Toyota's goal of "Mobility for All," the Toyota Racing team developed an accessible pit box at select NASCAR racetracks.
- Tesla Founder Elon Musk Under Fire in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
05/19/2024
Leo Koguan, who holds more than 27 million Tesla shares and previously described himself as Musk's biggest "fan boy," now says Musk is a "tyrant CEO."
- Uber Expands Services To Caregivers, Shuttle Riders in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
05/16/2024
"The diversification of Uber's business beyond traditional ride hailing has also helped it maintain its leadership position over rival Lyft," according to CNN Business.
- Automotive National TV Spending Increases 5.2% In April, But Drops 6% YTD in
Marketing Daily on
05/15/2024
The biggest estimated spend increases were Ford (+301.3%), Jeep (+114.5%), Acura (+72.8%), Ram Trucks (+32.7%) and Nissan (+30.4%).
- McDonald's Free Refills, Self-Service Drinks Disappearing in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
05/15/2024
"McDonald's tends to be a leader in the industry. And very often, when they make big changes, other restaurants follow suit," says industry analyst Darren Tristano.
- BMW Partners With Naomi Campbell in
Marketing Daily on
05/15/2024
A one-off show car dedicated to the supermodel was unveiled with the glamorous backdrop of the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
- Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Locations in
Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
05/14/2024
A look at the restaurant chain's website reveals 87 stores temporarily closed across 27 states, according to "USA Today."
- Genesis Expands Dealer Network in
Marketing Daily on
05/14/2024
In a nod toward traditional Korean culture, upon entering each facility, customers are welcomed as honored guests.
Comments by Tanya All comments by Tanya
- Kellogg's CEO Ripped For 'Let Them Eat Cereal' Comment
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
02/29/2024)
Hey again, no problem at all! I don't disagree with you -- I've been known to eat a bowl of Special K with a banana for dinner out of convenience more than poverty. I think my father invented the "fourth meal"... he would often end the day with a bowl of corn flakes. I only select TOTN items that have a good number of articles written about the subject. If you search for "cereal for dinner" you'll see what I mean. I think his comments just came off as insensitive given he's a high-salaried CEO.
- Kellogg's CEO Ripped For 'Let Them Eat Cereal' Comment
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
02/29/2024)
Jim, I'd say it's more than a "few." Just this one social post has 15,547 likes (and climbing) and 800 comments, most negative toward Kellogg's. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tqSYANy81/?igsh=ZTc0eXVpbGZvYXZw
- Kellogg's CEO Ripped For 'Let Them Eat Cereal' Comment
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
02/29/2024)
Hey Jim, thanks for reading. It's in there: “It's landing really well," Pilnick said, showing that 25% of cereal consumption is outside of the "breakfast window" anyway, according to USA Today.
- Presidents Day More About Sales Than Reflection
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily - Top of the News on
02/18/2024)
Indeed, lol. :)
- Unlike MacArthur's Old Soldier, Jon Stewart Won't Fade Away
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Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
01/26/2024)
I haven't watched The Daily Show since he left. I liked Trevor Noah but it just wasn't as compelling. But I'll check out Stewart's return for sure. Smart of Comedy Central. Everyone has bills to pay, right?
- Test Drive: Hyundai Santa Fe Is For The Dogs
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Tanya Gazdik
(Drive Time on
12/26/2023)
Hi Virginia, thanks for reading and for the comment. Checking how flat the rear seats fold is literally the first thing I do in every single model I test drive, so I'm with you! I'll keep searching and will keep you posted.
- Test Drive: Chevy Bolt EUV With Super Cruise Offers Value
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Tanya Gazdik
(Drive Time on
04/24/2023)
I hear you. It bothered me more when the Bolt first came out. I think maybe I'm not as annoyed by it after driving it for a week and enjoying the heated seats and steering wheel, which I use a heck of a lot more than the power liftgate.
- VW Tests Batteries In Extreme Conditions
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Tanya Gazdik
(Drive Time on
10/17/2022)
Tasha, what is your source on that information? It's incorrect. EVs are actually being driven more than ICE engines. Most EV makers are offering an 8 to 10 year warranty and there is no restriction on how many miles you can drive per year.
- Automotive TV Spending Up Nearly 38% In May
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily on
06/07/2022)
Yes, John is correct, national refers to U.S. Thanks for reading.
- Mobil 1 Motor Oil, Mattel Partner For Promotion
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Tanya Gazdik
(Marketing Daily on
08/23/2021)
Right?! I was obsessd with this game as a kid. Glad to see the brand living on and doing inventive marketing.
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