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X retires ‘unnecessary’ ads hashtag to help eradicate spam
Ads on X will be processed by AI.
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Meta hit with second fine in Taiwan over Facebook ad transparency issues
Taiwan's government has fined Meta NT$15 million (US$512,864) for failing to disclose Facebook advertiser information, its second penalty this year amid growing concerns over scam ads on the platform.
Cannes Lions responds to criticism regarding inaccessible stage
Dom Hyams, global client director at Purple Goat Agency, was unable to access the stage via the usual route.
Move and win roundup: Week of June 30, 2025
LATEST: Cognitive AI taps Rohan Lightfoot to lead its Singapore office and Special hires Tash Johnson as national head of production. More to come, follow for updates.
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Cannes Lions 2025 rocked by multiple controversies over AI, authenticity, and licensing
A week after the festival closed, São Paulo-based DM9, part of the DDB network, withdrew three award-winning campaigns. Meanwhile, LePub’s New Balance case is under fire for unverifiable claims, and a Budweiser campaign by Africa Creative is facing criticism for skirting music licensing rules.
Chaka Sobhani and Tara Ford to co-chair Campaign Big Awards
The standard entry deadline is Thursday, July 10.
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DM9’s creative chief steps down in wake of Cannes backlash
Icaro Doria helped relaunch the agency in 2022.
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Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner faces scrutiny over alleged AI-doctored case study
DM9, part of the DDB network, faces fallout over its Grand Prix-winning campaign for Consul Appliances, with Chief Creative Officer Icaro Doria stepping down after allegations of AI manipulation and unauthorised footage usage.
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Cannes Lions faces calls to step up action on sexual harassment
Women sought refuge in the Empower Café when the Cannes Lions safe zones were not open.
WPP Media appoints first global client presidents since rebrand
Caroline Foster Kenny and Stephanie Prager are the new global client presidents.
Edelman makes senior leadership cuts amid ongoing restructuring
The PR giant has made senior leadership cuts in Australia, including three key executives, as part of ongoing efforts to future-proof the business.
Agency Report Card 2024: Wavemaker
It was a year of disruption for Wavemaker APAC as network-level leadership instability, China reckonings, and client losses weighed on performance—but momentum in India, Indonesia and AI-driven innovation signal potential for recovery.
Grey Japan appoints Wieden talent as new managing director
Kimihiro Takano steps in as Grey Japan's MD on July 1, 2025; CEO Masahiko Okazaki transitions to a new role at parent company WPP.
Agency Report Cards 2024: We grade 25 APAC networks
The grades are in for Campaign Asia's 22nd annual evaluation of APAC agency networks. Subscribe to read our detailed analyses.
Agency Report Card 2024: VML
Working through a complex merger in 2024, VML remained steady and stable. Now it's time to show the world how it can flex its scale to creative benefit for all to see.
Inside the first global benchmark for AI creativity in advertising
As AI tools become increasingly essential in creative workflows, an independent initiative backed by Springboards has launched the first benchmark to measure the true creative instincts of large language models.
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Japan FTC hits Dentsu, others with 3.3 billion yen penalty over Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging
Citing violations of the Antimonopoly Act, Japan's Fair Trade Commission fined Dentsu and six other firms ¥3.3 billion (US$22.8 mil) for bid-rigging tied to the Tokyo Olympics. Dentsu is contesting the 'discrepancies'.
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From loud and proud to lost and quiet? The 'confused adolescence' of Pride 2025
As rainbow logos vanish and corporate sponsorships dwindle, Pride 2025 reveals a new era of caution and introspection for brands navigating political pressure and demands for authenticity.
Agency Report Card 2024: TBWA
With bold campaigns, record-breaking new business wins, and a near-perfect client retention rate, the agency proved it could lead from the front. Yet, challenges in China and the pressures of rapid growth loom large—testing whether its ‘disruption’ can stand the test of time.
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Omnicom’s $13.5 billion Interpublic deal approved by FTC with restrictions on ad boycotts
The US Federal Trade Commission approved Omnicom’s $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic, with restrictions against coordinating ad spending based on political or ideological content.
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