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Small advertisers protest outside GHMC office against proposed ban on advertisement hoardings
A large number of advertisement agency owners organised a demonstration in front of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)'s headquarters on Friday, protesting against the government's reported decision for imposing a ban against…
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 20, 2026 9:00 AM EST Jay Johnson - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Cameron McVeigh - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Jason Bazinet - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Daniel Osley -…
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The Whole Truth mocks kids' food giants to push cleaner advertising
If you grew up hearing your TV scream 'taller, stronger and sharper,' chose a chocolate spread infused with hazelnut to convince yourself it was the healthier alternative, or indulged your kindred spirit with occasional treats from the…
Should drug companies be advertising to consumers?
Tamar Abrams had a lousy couple of years in 2022 and '23. Both her parents died; a relationship ended; she retired from communications consulting. She moved from Arlington, Virginia, to Warren, Rhode Island, where she knew all of two people. 'I was…
HHLR Advisors Fully Exits Baidu as AI Push Tests Its Advertising-Funded Model
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, HHLR Advisors, Ltd. reported the complete sale of its Baidu position during the fourth quarter. The fund reduced its holdings by 1,641,000 shares, with an…
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
This story also ran on The New York Times. It can be republished for free. Tamar Abrams had a lousy couple of years in 2022 and '23. Both her parents died; a relationship ended; she retired from communications consulting. She moved from Arlington…
AMC Theatres Blocks AI Short Film From Screening in Pre-Show Advertising
AMC Theatres has blocked an AI-generated short film from screening at its cinemas, amid an ongoing debate over the use of generative AI tools in filmmaking. The nation's largest theatrical exhibitor said it will not participate in the planned…
Lamar Advertising Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Lamar Advertising NASDAQ: LAMR executives said the company exited 2025 with improving sales momentum and issued 2026 guidance calling for continued growth in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share, supported by pricing, digital expansion…
Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.68 EPS
Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR - Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Friday. The real estate investment trust reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.18 by ($0.68), FiscalAI reports. Lamar…
Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR - Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 5.720-5.830 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of…
Prediction markets want to eat the news
Regulators noticed Polymarket and Kalshi rake in cash on sports bets. So now they're cosplaying as the future of news. Regulators noticed Polymarket and Kalshi rake in cash on sports bets. So now they're cosplaying as the future of news. Elizabeth…
In conversation: Celine Kwan and Chet Lo trade inspirations and industry talk
We paired fellow Central Saint Martins graduates Chet Lo and Celine Kwan, two rising Hong Kong talents shaking up London fashion with nostalgic prints, spiky textures and unfiltered vibes, and got them talking about their friendship and industry…
No, Family Estrangement Is Not a 'Trend'
A podcast episode hosted by Oprah Winfrey last November has, as of today, over five million views. The title of that episode is “Oprah Explores the Rising Trend of Going No Contact with Your Family.” There is something immediately…
Data Accuracy Gaps Exposed in New CTV Advertising Report
A new report from Truthset is raising concerns about the reliability of the data signals powering CTV advertising, pointing to significant disparities in accuracy rates across commonly used identity and demographic matches. According to The State…
Merz the latest European leader to visit China amid tensions with US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China from Wednesday, shortly after the Lunar New Year holiday, according to the chancellor's spokesman. “This date was proposed by the Chinese side,” spokesman Sebastian Hille said on…
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