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Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off
It's difficult to know the true state of the Russian economy, both because the country's financial reporting is sparse and because official figures are unreliable. But things probably aren't great. This week, Sweden's minister of foreign affairs…
Microsoft rolls out AI-powered bidding, reporting and import updates for advertisers
Microsoft is rolling out a slate of new advertising updates aimed at simplifying campaign management and improving AI-powered optimization across its ad platform. What's new. Microsoft introduced a new Import Center designed to simplify importing…
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No rules, just identity: Decoding Gen Z's style shift for brands & advertisers
Fashion has constantly evolved alongside generations. Every decade has had its own influences, icons, and trends that shaped the way people dressed. But with Generation Z, something fundamentally different has happened. For the first time, trends…
Advertising watchdog rules rape kit firm misled public with exaggerated claims
A company marketing self-swab kits for rape victims, Enough, has been found to have significantly exaggerated and misled the public regarding the efficacy and context of its products. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld three…
Omnicom's John Wren Made More Than Double All Other Advertising Holdco CEOs Combined in 2025
The future of brands gets decided here. Join the industry's top marketers at Brandweek for the ideas, insights, and connections shaping what's next. Get your ticket. Omnicom CEO John Wren received a total compensation package worth $69.9 million in…
Team Group agrees to $1.1 million DRAM settlement in another false advertising lawsuit - claimed advertised memory speeds required BIOS tweaks and overclocking settings
PC memory manufacturer Team Group has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit to the tune of $1.1 million over allegations it advertised deceptive speeds for its DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 memory products purchased in the U.S. between May 3, 2020, and…
X pitches advertisers on rising opportunities in the app
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. X is making a renewed pitch to advertisers as it seeks to boost its revenue intake, with the company looking to sell marketers on the advances that it's made in ad targeting…
The 10 Best Crypto Ad Networks: Find the Top Crypto Advertising Platforms in 2026
For crypto projects looking to scale user acquisition, choosing the right ad network is one of the most impactful decisions you can make. The right platform puts your brand in front of active traders, investors, and wallet holders. The wrong one…
Google Expands AI-Generated Advertising in Search Results
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Lawmakers scrutinize sportsbooks, prediction markets at testy hearing
Senators from both parties peppered officials from the gaming and prediction market industries with questions about their aggressive marketing strategies, integrity-monitoring practices and efforts to protect consumer safety during a sometimes…
Trump administration sues over Minnesota prediction markets ban
The Trump administration sued Minnesota on Tuesday over the state's new law banning prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has repeatedly sued states in recent months over efforts to regulate or restrict the platforms…
Trump administration sues Minnesota over prediction market ban
The Trump administration sued Minnesota on Tuesday over its new prediction market ban, contending it's preempted by federal law. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the bill earlier this week, making it a felony to operate or advertise a prediction…
Trump administration targets Minnesota ban on prediction markets
The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, seeking to block its new ban on prediction markets. Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) signed a controversial bill into law earlier this week that imposes criminal penalties for operating or…
Golden Insights: Conducting the Symphony of the Self
Source: Used with permission by Goldie Hawn In a cultural landscape defined by fleeting trends, very few figures maintain a steady, resonant frequency of affection across decades. Goldie Hawn is one of those rare exceptions. While she first entered…
Minnesota prohibits prediction markets, promptly gets sued by Trump admin
The Trump administration yesterday sued Minnesota in an attempt to block the first state law that prohibits prediction markets. While other states imposed restrictions on prediction markets, Minnesota banned them outright in a law signed by Gov.
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