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2 days ago

Jane Lin-Baden and Tara Ford among Cannes Lions 2025 jury presidents

Awards submissions for the festival are open until 10 April.

2 days ago

Snapchat nudges US fans to ‘Find Your Favorites on Snap’ as possible TikTok ban looms

The campaign spotlights personal testimonials from Loren Gray, Avani Gregg and Harry Jowsey.

2 days ago

Stagwell to acquire ADK Global

The move marks Stagwell's first acquisition in Asia-Pacific and 12th globally since 2024, onboarding a host of new capabilities including integrated marketing and media expertise worldwide.

2 days ago

Chinese prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentences for former GroupM executives as scale of bribery allegations revealed

Details emerging from the trial proceedings allege that up to $110 million may have been transferred to executives' individual accounts as prosecutors seek life imprisonment for GroupM China's former chief investment officer and lengthy jail terms for two others.

2 days ago

40 Under 40 2024: Shannen Lois Dillian Uy, Spark It

At just 30, Uy has many achievements under her belt, including spearheading client-centric solutions for her agency, major pitch wins, and initiating a nationwide shift in measuring influencer campaigns.

2 days ago

Campaign Asia-Pacific launches 50 over 50 awards

Our inaugural list is aimed at dispelling stereotypes of older industry contributors, celebrating entrepreneurship, drive, tenacity, experience and mentorship that is driving the industry forward.

3 days ago

ASCI issues disclosure guidelines for LinkedIn influencers

As unlike other social media platforms, LinkedIn does not provide platform disclosure tools, ASCI advises influencers to display the permitted disclosure terms with their posts.

3 days ago

TikTok ban looms: Meta and YouTube positioned to gain

With over 170 million users and seven million businesses bracing for impact, the looming ban is similar to TikTok’s struggles in APAC—from outright bans in India and Nepal to restrictions in Australia and New Zealand.

3 days ago

X escalates fight against advertisers

Less than a week before President-elect Trump takes office, X doubles down on legal war against advertisers with plans to expand its antitrust lawsuit.

4 days ago

Bracing for a ban: What to know about a world without TikTok

The app could disintegrate, sending users and marketers on a mission to find another go-to platform.

4 days ago

Martin Sorrell: 'The role of a CMO has got easier'

The former chief executive of WPP spoke at CES 2025.

4 days ago

UK competition watchdog to investigate Google’s search and search advertising services

The Investigation aims to assess whether Google's services deliver favourable outcomes for people and businesses.

4 days ago

40 Under 40 2024: Sambashiva Srisailapathy, GrabTaxi

The computer-engineer-turned-regional-leader has managed to evolve Grab’s advertising arm with clever ideas, sound numbers, and an infectious energy.

Jan 13, 2025

Ex-OMD USA media chief joins Publicis APAC for global client transformation

Suhaila Hobba is appointed as Publicis Groupe’s APAC global client partner – Transformation, where she will drive AI-led strategies to accelerate growth in the region.

Jan 13, 2025

40 Under 40 2024: Ryota Haraguchi, TBWA Hakuhodo

A mega-successful McDonald’s recruitment campaign may have launched Haraguchi to the stratosphere, but his everyday work and leadership philosophy remains firmly planted to the ground.

Jan 13, 2025

Women Leading Change Awards 2025 is now open for entries

Entries are now open for you to nominate and celebrate the remarkable female professionals who inspire through their innovations and leadership qualities. Get your submissions in before the final deadline on 13 March.

Jan 13, 2025

Move and win roundup: Week of January 13, 2025

Havas Media, Billups, Design Bridge & Partners, OPRG, The Hoffman Agency, Cuttable, Cheil, Goodman Fielder, Zitcha, Seek, Mutant, Porsche, Sight, Unilever, and more in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

Jan 13, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery appoints EssenceMediacom in Australia

EssenceMediacom will lead the launch of the Max streaming service in Australia in the first half of this year.

Jan 12, 2025

WPP employees push back on return-to-office policy with petition

WPP CEO Mark Read informed employees they have to return to the office four days a week from April.