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CAA Wants to Create an AI-Generated Celebrity Advertising Machine
Creative Artists Agency and Ogilvy are building AI systems that replicate celebrities for scalable, on-demand advertising campaigns.
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Earnings live updates: Roku posts earnings beat ahead of acquisition by Fox
Roku reports a significant Q3 earnings beat with soaring sales and net income as it nears a merger with Fox.
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Ads of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion crowdsources a nightmare, Liquid Death sells body bags and Gusto dreams small
Megan Thee Stallion blends fan interaction and high fashion to dominate the Halloween season through a series of targeted marketing campaigns.
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Why AI is boosting Meta's ad business while hurting Google search
Artificial intelligence developments are driving growth for Meta's advertising system while acting as a constraint on Google search.
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Apple Is Near a Record. Netflix Is Down More Than Half. I'd Buy Only 1 of Them.
Apple approaches record highs while Netflix faces a significant sell-off, sliding to 52-week lows amid advertising and viewing time concerns.
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Alphabet earnings miss reflects first real sign that AI is taking a bite out of search
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Size matters: South Korea spared iPad mini image's potentially offensive gesture
Apple alters its iPad mini promotional imagery in South Korea to prevent potential cultural backlash over a hand gesture.
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This is how badly X wants you to pay to promote your posts
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“Liberty from Biberty:” Crowds Protest Against Liberty Mutual’s New Mascot Outside HQ
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Smart TV annoying you? You could use AI to make it dumber. But should you?
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No mic? Samsung TVs may hijack your soundbar to listen in, researcher claims
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Google Changed Gmail On October 16—Check Your Account Now
Google has altered Gmail data usage for ad targeting ahead of Q3, prompting urgent checks by users.
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People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again
Users and developers are leveraging artificial intelligence to strip advertisements and tracking from smart TVs, returning devices to basic functionality.
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John Wren calls the headwinds caused by Omnicom-IPG merger ‘substantially done’ ahead of Q3 earnings call
Omnicom reports Q3 margin strength and ongoing IPG integration as leadership calls merger headwinds substantially done.
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People are now vibe-coding their smart TVs to strip them of ads and unwanted features
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TikTok permanently bans ‘Musk’ documentary advertising account
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OpenAI Accelerates Ad Sprint With Meta Hires, Slashed Prices
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How ChatGPT Targets Ads To You Based On Your Prompts, Phone Number, and Email
Recent coverage details how ChatGPT targets advertisements using user prompts, email addresses, and phone numbers.
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Publicis is selling directly to AI-anxious CEOs as it steps away from traditional pitches
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Sydney Sweeney Posts Topless Video to Mock Novig Ad Backlash
Sydney Sweeney releases a second topless promo video for Novig, sparking renewed debate and media coverage following initial backlash.
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Sydney Sweeney doubles down with topless sports betting ad weeks after backlash: ‘I’m flattered’
Sydney Sweeney releases a polarizing topless sequel ad for Novig sports betting, drawing widespread media attention and fan reaction.
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Megan Fox Says Her Erectile Dysfunction Ad Was So Bold, She Asked to Tone It Down
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Megan Fox Stars in Cheeky Ad for Erectile Dysfunction Drug: ‘Maybe I Was Born for This’ (Exclusive)
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Swedish Company Uses A.I. Likeness of Greta Garbo in Ad
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Megan Fox Commercial for Ro Eases Taboos Around Erectile Dysfunction
Megan Fox stars in a surprising new commercial for an erectile dysfunction drug, generating widespread public reaction.
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OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT's own office suite
OpenAI highlights ChatGPT Voice capabilities through an advertising campaign featuring grandmas.
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McDonald’s Just Made a Big Drive-Thru Change—and Some Fans Are Swearing off the Chain for Good
McDonald's faces consumer backlash over a major drive-thru shift while pursuing a billion-dollar advertising business.
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The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Major social media platforms initially reject paid advertisements for the documentary titled Musk before reversing course.
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Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay
Microsoft files a patent for an ad-credit system designed to display advertisements on PC and Xbox during gameplay.
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McDonald’s is testing ads on its drive-thru menus
McDonald's is testing third-party brand advertisements on its drive-thru menu screens as it enters the media network space.
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Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes
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Converse pulls ad after claims it appeared to show a KKK lynching
Converse pulls a sneaker ad and apologizes after online critics claim the visual content evokes a Ku Klux Klan lynching.
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Converse apologizes after sneaker ad is slammed for imagery likened to KKK
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A Converse sneaker ad provokes horror and backlash
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Here's How Google Advertising Antitrust Ruling Could Play Out
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OpenAI tests advertiser-sponsored agents, expands AI tools for ChatGPT ads
OpenAI tests advertiser-sponsored AI agents inside ChatGPT, introducing new click-to-chat ad formats for brands.
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The Sydney Sweeney advert ignores decades of progress. It is time-warp stuff that hurts me so much
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Sydney Sweeney's racy new ad has people talking. The bigger controversy is what she's selling.
Sydney Sweeney faces intense backlash for her sexualized Novig ad, sparking widespread discussion about the product being sold.
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Sydney Sweeney Stars in Provocative Ad Campaign for Novig Sports Trading App
Sydney Sweeney stars in a provocative new ad campaign for the Novig sports trading app, sparking widespread attention.
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Adidas faces boycott calls over promotion featuring ex-IDF soldier who lost leg in 2021
Adidas issues an apology following widespread boycott calls over an advertising campaign featuring an ex-IDF soldier.
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Google dodges another court-ordered breakup
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FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads
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Amazon sued by FTC, 22 states over advertising practices
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FTC Files Lawsuit Alleging Amazon Deceived Advertisers
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company deceived advertisers and inflated prices in a scheme costing over $20 billion.
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Sony Aims to Connect Advertisers to PlayStation Users With Launch of ‘Live TV on PS5’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony is integrating a new free streaming channel service directly into the PlayStation 5 to bridge the gap between advertisers and console users.
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Meta's AI Infrastructure: Mispriced, Misread, and Massive
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Instagram vowed to crack down on Meta glasses creeps. A month later, it was easy to find dozens of the videos still up.
Instagram's efforts to regulate privacy risks associated with Meta smart glasses face scrutiny as reported by Campaign Asia.
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Trade Desk Stock Slumps After Revenue Misses Forecasts
The Trade Desk stock tumbles and faces Wall Street downgrades following disappointing second-quarter results and missed revenue forecasts.
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Meta Glasses Are Getting a Nasty Reputation
Meta smart glasses face intense public backlash and privacy concerns as critics dub them pervert glasses.
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EA Is Salivating At The Prospect Of Loading Games Up With Ads
Electronic Arts faces widespread reporting over executive plans to integrate advertisements into console games from the development phase.
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Meta's AI advertising dreams have become a nightmare for brands
Advertisers report rising glitches and problems with Meta's AI-powered advertising tools.
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Meta enters AI image model race in bid to court advertisers and subscribers
Meta has launched Muse, a new in-house AI image and video generation model integrated directly into its chatbot and Instagram platform.
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Inside Cannes, the Advertising Industry’s Biggest Party
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Creativity strikes back at the Cannes Lions advertising festival
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Reddit co-founder on the expansion of the internet: 'We will never be able to escape'
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Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising
Walmart is acquiring advertising technology firm Vibe.co to scale its presence in the connected TV market.
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Exclusive | How much Brooklyn Beckham earned for the ‘funny’ DoorDash ad that broke his family’s hearts: sources
Brooklyn Beckham's DoorDash ad sparks family feud, earning him at least $1 million.
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Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising, a new way for brands to advertise 'directly into gameplay'
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EA rolls out Advertising platform to let companies market "directly into gameplay"
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