Media

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Publicis ANZ acquires indie media shop Atomic 212°

Atomic 212°, founded by Barry O’Brien OAM in 2008, is Australia’s largest independent media agency.

2 days ago

Fuji TV leaders resign amid sexual misconduct case

Fuji TV chairman and president resign following reports of a sexual assault incident involving ex-TV star Masahiro Nakai, sparking an advertiser exodus and government backlash.

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The advertising dilemma in a post-fact world

Are your ads funding lies? Social media's prioritisation of engagement over truth puts brands at risk. So, how can marketers protect brand reputation and reach real audiences in a world of rampant misinformation?

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Moves and wins roundup: Week of January 27, 2025

FleishmanHillard, Octopus Cards, GOVT, Myer, Wonder Works Digital, Archetype, FCB, and more in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

Jan 24, 2025

Davos elites bullish on future of business

There was a sense of guarded optimism in the air at the latest World Economic Forum. But CEOs want their CCOs to step up and deliver on their greater accountability.

Jan 24, 2025

Google rolls out several new PMax updates following successful beta launches

Intending to improve brand safety, depth of search and customer segmentation, the new tools further integrate Google AI into advertisers’ campaigns.

Jan 24, 2025

Zurich picks single agency for global media account

Results are in for the winner-takes-all pitch.

Jan 23, 2025

Sony Electronics, Singapore govt bodies initiate pitches

PITCH UPDATE: Sony Electronics Singapore is looking for a PR agency while Singapore government ministries and boards are on the hunt for various comms and creative services.

Jan 23, 2025

Mediahub global CEO John Moore departs

Moore has been with the media agency since 1997.

Jan 22, 2025

Mastercard's Raja Rajamannar: ‘Advertising as we know it is dead’

Mastercard's chief marketing and communications officer explores quantum marketing, big tech, purpose, sonic branding, and immersive technology in a new interview first published via Campaign Germany.

Jan 22, 2025

Revealed: Latest hybrid working policies across 'big six' agency groups

In the wake of WPP's controversial policy change, here is a roundup of all WFH policies across adland holdcos.

Jan 22, 2025

Netflix targets double ad revenue by 2025

The streaming platform is eying a growing piece of the $25 billion spend on connected TV, with geographic expansion of its ads supported tier.

Jan 22, 2025

GroupM axes global agency CEO roles in major centralisation push

EssenceMediacom, Mindshare and Wavemaker brands will still operate globally and local market CEOs will retain their roles.

Jan 21, 2025

Trump signs order to delay TikTok ban for 75 days

With the new US president asking for a 50% stake in TikTok, advertisers should be cautious of the evolving landscape and not put their ‘eggs into one social basket’.

Jan 21, 2025

Here's a thought: Bigger isn’t always better

As the industry grapples with the Omnicom-IPG merger, The Effectiveness Partnership's Warwick Cairns and Gurdeep Puri question why agency mega-groups seem intent on stifling creativity and extinguishing the very spark clients value most.

Jan 21, 2025

Publicis Groupe taps McCann exec Amit Sutha as Malaysia CEO

Sutha, formerly president and global chief client officer at McCann Worldgroup New York, will now helm Publicis Groupe’s creative, media, and data operations in Malaysia. His appointment takes effect January 20.

Jan 21, 2025

Global ad spend set to reach US$1.08 trillion in 2025

Warc's annual media report predicts a landscape defined by unprecedented advertising growth and algorithmic innovation.

Jan 20, 2025

The risks and opportunities of Red's international fame

Amid a looming TikTok ban, Chinese social-media app Red is enjoying a sharp increase in users. But China’s marketing community view the phenomenon as a double-edged sword.

Jan 20, 2025

Moves and wins roundup: Week of January 20, 2025

Octagon, Dentsu, FleishmanHillard, M&C Saatchi, Droga5, OMG, McDonald's, Spritzer, Ebiquity, GroupM, Publicis Sapient, SunRice, ACM, Initiative, and more in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

Jan 20, 2025

Trust erosion leading to grievances: Edelman Trust Barometer 2025

The PR firm surveyed more than 33,000 people in dozens of countries for the 25th edition of its annual report, which debuts ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos.