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Illuminated advertisement board in Hull approved at appeal
Andrew SpenceLocal Democracy Reporting Service Plans for a new illuminated advertisement board in Hull have been approved following an appeal. Hull City Council rejected the plans for the display on the side of a building on Witham, near North…
5 priorities for lead gen in AI-driven advertising
Many of today's PPC tools were designed to be easily accessible to ecommerce. That doesn't mean lead gen can't take advantage of them, but it does mean more intentional application is required. Lead gen with AI still requires a creative approach…
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Advertising Rocks returns for Season 4 at Goafest 2026
Advertising Rocks will return for its fourth edition at Goafest 2026, featuring musical performances by professionals from the advertising, media and marketing industry. The competition is open to solo and duet performers, with shortlisted…
Illuminated advertisement board at Witham granted approval at appeal
Plans for a new illuminated advertisement board in Hull have been approved at appeal. Hull City Council rejected the plans in November due to the site's proximity to another advertisement sign. The application sought permission for an illuminated…
Editorial | Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market
Notwithstanding the unsettling global environment, the Easter holidays remain a top travel season in many parts of the world. As Hongkongers took advantage of the consecutive Ching Ming Festival this year to head north and overseas, the city was…
A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me.
I cannot say with 100% certainty that nineteen-year-old Justin Jin is not pulling an elaborate prank on me. In my defense, Jin's company Giggles – which he describes as “putting a trading app and TikTok together” –…
How AI Is Transforming the Global Scam Industry
For the past few years, it's escaped no one that levels of Internet and telephone fraud have skyrocketed. One in four adults worldwide lost money to scams last year, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance NGO, while 13% encountered an attempted…
Beauty influencer reveals the biggest 'scams' in the industry
A beauty influencer has revealed the biggest 'scams' that are on the market right now - and why you are better off saving your money. Taylor Bosman Teague, who has over 500,000 followers on TikTok, took to the platform recently to share which…
Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market
UK lender Barclays plans to continue growing its investment bank in Hong Kong, using the city as a platform to capture the growing fundraising needs in Asia and the rising opportunities from the internationalisation of the yuan, according to its…
Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong's art market is back. But is it?
White gloves are traditionally given to an auctioneer if every single lot in a sale finds a buyer, a ceremonial touch that adds to the drama of these infrequent events. In March, during Hong Kong art week, the city saw two “white…
The Live Conversation: how cross-sector collaboration is powering Southeast Asia's growth in 2026
For 2026, the fund plans to deploy more than US$13 billion across global public and private markets. Its guiding principle, Pandu explained, is clear: “Does it bring transfer of knowledge, transfer of value and transfer of…
The fun and future of racing is under threat from ruinous betting checks
MORE than 125,000 racegoers will this week flock to Aintree for three days of the best jumps racing the world has to offer, topped off by the Randox Grand National. But it won't just be those on course enjoying the thrill of our favourite race; it…
Industry Checks Show Short Term Traders Are Wrong On AppLovin (APP) Stock
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) is one of the 8 Best American Stocks to Buy for the Next 5 Years. Evercore ISI analyst Robert Coolbrith maintained an Outperform rating on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) with a price target of $750 on March 31.
Roman Anthony calls himself out for 'bad baseball' after latest poor throw
Roman Anthony's poise at the plate and hitting tools have him seemingly on the path toward stardom with the Red Sox. But the 21-year-old outfielder's play in the field has been a different story so far during the 2026 season. For…
Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as 'neck-hanging exercise' trends with China youth
In an attempt to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals, a new trend known as the “neck-hanging exercise” has emerged among young Chinese people. The exercise involves people hanging by their head from trees to relieve…
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