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Why only advertising isn't enough anymore.
The branding industry is at an inflection point. Brands today don't just want campaigns; they want momentum, beyond visibility, they want velocity. But in this high-pressure landscape, agencies are now operating in pilot mode, delivering…
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IPL 2026 TV ad volumes up 10%, advertiser base shrinks : TAM Adex
The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League 2026 opened with a 10% increase in television ad volumes compared to the same four-match phase last year, according to TAM AdEx data. However, the growth comes with a more concentrated advertising mix.
Telehealth startup Medvi generated billions in revenue with AI-powered fake advertising
Telehealth startup Medvi, which sells GLP-1 weight loss drugs, was featured in the New York Times as a shining example of AI-powered efficiency. The company reportedly hit $1.8 billion in revenue with just two employees, using AI primarily for…
The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see
Performance Mode, which The Trade Desk recommends, uses its Koa Optimization machine-learning algorithm to automatically prioritize the best ad inventory for an advertiser and optimize bidding, pacing and other campaign factors accordingly. All…
Digital advertising drives surge in global video revenues
Global revenues from traditional television and online video are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia at the FED Show in Madrid. The figures highlight a…
Enneagrams Everywhere: Insight All at Once
My book club recently read one of the many available Enneagram books on the market. I had heard some about the Enneagram but didn't know much about it. I was also, admittedly, initially somewhat skeptical of a non-scientifically based domain, but…
To Stay Competitive, GLP-1 Advertisers Should Balance Creative Flair With Message Clarity
As the market for weight loss medications continues to expand, brands are racing to establish a clear value proposition in a highly polarizing and crowded category. A recent analysis of consumer reactions to GLP-1 advertising from iSpot reveals…
NFL analyst predicts two possible Patriots draft trades
Possibles Patriots draft trades: The Patriots are currently slated to make 11 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, including four picks in the sixth round. As for how front office executive Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel might approach the top…
This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters
Meta Platforms (META +0.54%) is a big name in social media, with top apps such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp all under its umbrella. Billions of people use one of its applications each and every day. With so many eyeballs on its…
Zendaya spills the future of 'Euphoria' after season 3
Zendaya revealed that Euphoria is reaching its 'closure.' The 29-year-old actress made an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on April 6 and talked about the future of her hit HBO drama, releasing on Sunday. The Emmy winner shared that the…
Letters | Can China pursue tech self-sufficiency and market openness at once?
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 Each spring, Beijing's…
Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying
Let's pretend you work in IT and you're looking for a new digital service desk platform to help your employees reset passwords or onboard new hires. You use Google's AI Mode to search for suggestions, which quickly spits out a detailed answer…
The View | Quirks of Asia's energy markets work to the benefit of data centres
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan does not mince his words. In an interview with Reuters on March 23, he said Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz was, “in a sense, an Asian crisis”. Many industry experts…
Dry promotions and Lobster learning: the viral job trends you need to know
THE job market has never been tougher. Whether you're job hunting or too scared to leave a boring role, many employees up and down the UK are struggling. This tough climate has led to a number of new workplace ‘trends', that can either hurt…
Amid Trump support, prediction markets face political headwinds
WASHINGTON — An ad campaign blanketing buildings and bus stops in the nation's capital pairs eye-catching mint green backgrounds with even more eye-catching claims: Kalshi bans insider trading. We don't do death markets. We operate under…
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