Technology
Gemini 3 becomes the default model for AI Overviews
A pair of updates from Google see the tech giant attempt to gain a further foothold in the battle for AI-powered search supremacy.
Meta hits $200 billion revenue milestone on AI-powered ad surge
Meta reports double‑digit year-on-year revenue growth, with advertising once again accounting for almost all of the top line.
40 Under 40 2025: Shreyas Sathe, Hybrid Adtech
In a short period of time, Sathe has transformed a modest investment into a multi-million-dollar business in the adtech industry, while developing new talent.
Two-thirds of shoppers use AI for product discovery, but 92% still trust human reviews
AI tools are increasingly popular among shoppers, but scepticism remains when asked to rely solely on AI during the final stages of a purchase journey.
AppsFlyer finds 60% of SEA mobile ad spend growth flowing to just five platforms
Based on 16.2 billion installs and 9.6 billion remarketing conversions, the report points to growing budget concentration in Southeast Asia as iOS and Android competition tightens.
Philippines follows Indonesia, Malaysia to ban Grok over AI deepfakes
X’s pledge to limit access to Grok will not affect the Philippine government’s decision to block the chatbot, according to the acting head of the country’s cybercrime centre.
X removes Grok undressing feature following backlash
X says it has a zero-tolerance approach to child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
How CES has ‘reinvented’ itself for the marketing industry
Legacy brands including John Deere and Lego were able to capture the spotlight from AI’s biggest players at the tech convention this week
Xiaomi sacks staff and penalises executives after a KOL tie-up triggers fan backlash
Xiaomi disciplined its PR chief and CMO after fan backlash on Weibo.
Campaign Asia-Pacific's 50 Over Fifty: Entries open
The awards return to celebrate experience, leadership and mentorship and challenge ageism in the industry.
Pinterest global CMO Andréa Mallard exits after eight years
Pinterest has not yet announced a replacement.
40 Under 40 2025: Neil Yan, EternityX
Mixing cultural and technological prowess, Yan is helping clients connect with Chinese consumers in one of Asia’s most competitive and exciting markets.
Stagwell launches agentic operating system, The Machine
Stagwell will be offering demos at CES.
Delegating cognition, one prompt at a time
In the rush to automate, have we stopped thinking about thinking? And what AI is doing to our minds? Publicis' Laurent Thevenet implores.
WPP Open unveils AI Agent Hub to make 'agency expertise available to entire business'
Hub launches with four 'Super Agents'.
What stays, what changes, what breaks: Trends shaping marketing in 2026
OUTLOOK 2026: Stay ahead with Campaign's clear, current, and constantly updated guide to the industry’s key trends and forecasts. Check back often for the latest updates.
In 2026, will AI …
Industry leaders do some crystal ball gazing and predict how the transformative tech will shape their industry or job function in 2026.
What Nvidia's shock $20 billion Groq deal means for adland
A Christmas Eve announcement sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley – and raised urgent questions for the marketing and tech sector as AI giants consolidate power and reach.
TikTok divests US operations, CEO Chew says in memo
ByteDance has agreed to sell over 80% of TikTok’s US business in a deal designed to avoid a nationwide ban under the US divest-or-ban law.
40 Under 40 2025: Momoko Kameyama, Material
Recognised for her innovative approach, her fearless PR instincts have led her to pounce on new opportunities and capitalise where others might merely observe.
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