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JCDecaux renews the landmark metro station advertising contract in Finland
JCDecaux renews the landmark metro station advertising contract in Finland Paris, December 2, 2025 – JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces that following a competitive tender, it…
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Omnicom's new world has no place for advertising's old gods
When Omnicom announced its takeover of Interpublic Group (IPG) a year ago, some collateral damage was inevitable. The deal was meant to create the world's largest holding company by revenue and give Omnicom the clout to counter the shift of…
Range anxiety is real: Popular EVs don't perform as advertised
One of Australia's most popular electric vehicle models has a battery range 30 per cent less than advertised, according to a testing program designed to give consumers a clearer picture of the capabilities of top-selling cars. Real-world testing of…
Sam Altman Declares 'Code Red' for ChatGPT, Delays OpenAI Advertising Plans
OpenAI is deprioritizing work on advertising as it focuses on improving the quality of ChatGPT, reports The Information. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a 'code red' on Monday, and told employees that the company needs to improve ChatGPT so it…
Sam Altman Declares 'Code Red' For ChatGPT As Rivals Catch Up; Will Scale Back Advertising Plans
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a 'code red' on Monday, telling employees that ChatGPT needs serious improvement in terms of user experience - including personalization features, speed, reliability, and allowing it to answer a wider range of…
Amazon Ads research shows 89% of Indian SMBs see AI advertising driving future growth
The study also found that 71% of SMBs are already either using or actively testing AI tools for advertising purposes. However, many face challenges in implementation, with over half feeling overwhelmed by the number of tools available and others…
How advertisers maximize lead generation during Q5
Savvy advertisers are taking advantage of this less competitive period and quieter ad auctions to engage customers more cost-effectively. “Many advertisers, particularly in retail, pause their campaigns after the peak holiday season when…
Valentino proves AI has no place in advertising
Italian fashion house Valentino has received mounting backlash after posting a series of AI-generated adverts on Instagram. What was billed as a ‘digital creative project' instead set off a minor revolt in its comments section, where…
Brewdog blasted for 'suicide' advertising campaign as it's branded 'shameful
SCOTS beer giant Brewdog has been slammed for including the word “suicide” in an advert for their revamped ale. The brewers announced they had refreshed the recipe of their Punk IPA beer in a bid to boost plummeting sales of the…
Schroder Investment Management Group Decreases Stock Position in Lamar Advertising Company $LAMR
Schroder Investment Management Group cut its stake in shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR - Free Report) by 21.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned…
China's JD.com unit Jingdong Industrials aims for US$412 million Hong Kong IPO
Jingdong Industrials, the supply-chain technology arm of JD.com, aims to raise as much as HK$3.21 billion (US$412 million) through a Hong Kong stock offering, joining a wave of mainland Chinese companies tapping into the city's buoyant capital…
Letters | Safety lapses in Hong Kong's construction industry must be fixed
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words The city is in grief…
U.S. Futures Rise, Global Markets Mixed; ADP Payroll Data Eyed
U.S futures rose and global markets were mixed after U.S. markets reversed the worst of this week's heavy losses on a rebound in cryptocurrency stocks. Investors will be closely watching ADP payroll data later Wednesday, which is likely to…
Future of News APAC: Why news works for brands
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] New research has found that advertisements placed alongside news articles perceived as “not brand safe” – such as those about politics or crime…
Prediction Market Kalshi Hits $11 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
Investors are betting on the continued popularity of prediction markets. Kalshi, one of the biggest players in the sector, said Tuesday it has raised $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation, in its third round of capital funding this year. Copyright…
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