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Why so many are leaving adland to embark on 'solopreneurship'

As mass layoffs and disillusionment with traditional agency models continue to drive professionals towards solopreneurship, can they cushion the pressures of running a solo venture?

Sep 9, 2024

Hakuhodo launches new entity to drive internal startup innovation

Led by Hiroo Takeda, Ventures of Creativity will oversee investment functions and support business incubation by employees across the agency network in Japan and worldwide.

Dec 17, 2021

WPP takes stake in Chinese social marketing startup StarEngine

The two firms said they will develop social content marketing products, giving advertisers more control over KOL investments.

Nov 22, 2019

Twitter hopes to grow small-business revenue through AI self-serve

Platform is buying London start-up that is building 'first AI-powered virtual colleague for marketers'.

Jul 17, 2018

Unilever isn't chasing startups for the cool factor

After three years and 30 pilots, the Foundry shows no sign of stopping

Jul 10, 2018

Never too far to fall: how SMEs and startups thrive after failure

Despite challenging market situations and competition from big brands, small businesses that succeed fall back on the mantra of "fail and try again".