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18 hours ago

Ad Net Zero updates sustainability guidelines to drive media decarbonisation

Over 100 companies contributed to these latest guidelines, including L’Oréal, LVMH and all six major holding companies.

1 day ago

David Droga on disruption: From case studies to Coinbase QR codes

At Cannes Lions 2025, the Droga5 founder unpacked his creative playbook—from sparking industry format shifts to partnering with consulting giants—all in pursuit of impact over applause.

1 day ago

Havas backs AI bet with €100 million a year

From launching Vermeer at Cannes to revamping operations with Converged.AI, it is wagering €400 million that AI can future-proof creativity.

1 day ago

Meta expands Advantage+ with Gen AI ad creativity tools for advertisers

Meta has enhanced its Advantage+ advertising platform with new generative AI tools designed to help advertisers create personalised, brand-consistent ads at scale.

1 day ago

Reddit launches two AI advertising tools to usher in new era of community marketing

Unveiled at Cannes Lions 2025, Reddit’s AI-powered tools are designed to help brands tap into the power of community conversations and real-time insights.

2 days ago

Emotional marketing: Connecting with customers on a deeper level

As the marketing landscape evolves, brands that prioritise emotional connections will find themselves at the forefront of consumer preference, says The Marcom Avenue founder and director.

2 days ago

Big ideas, not big algorithms, will win Cannes

At Cannes 2025, Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen and Publicis’ Arthur Sadoun unpacked why AI may power creativity—but humans still pilot it.

2 days ago

India’s Gen Z and young Millennials prioritise digital: Study

23% of Indian content consumers are digital-only, while CTV viewership gains 3.5 crore new viewers, finds Kantar.

2 days ago

Dentsu, Criteo sign a global commerce media deal

Dentsu to use Criteo’s Commerce Media Platform for global performance campaigns across its retailer channels.

2 days ago

Scrutiny over media trading will be a top story in next year, Campaign editors say

Five of Campaign's global editors spoke on a panel at Campaign House in Cannes.

2 days ago

WPP Media changes regional structure across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa

The new 'APMEA' model divides WPP's media business across six sub-regions and names new leadership roles.

2 days ago

Ad to arc: What Cannes 2025 tells us about branded entertainment

When brand stories resonate with culture rather than at it, they become things people keep, says McCann Worldgroup India's CEO and CCO, and Cannes Lions 2025 juror.

2 days ago

Why your best talent is leaving before their first work anniversary?

A real transformation occurs when collaboration replaces control and leaders show up not to manage but to participate, says HSBC chief digital officer.

3 days ago

Creatives, meet your new colleague: AI

It works nights, weekends and doesn’t bill by the hour. Should the creative fraternity be worried much?

3 days ago

India’s Cannes run slows to a solo shortlist

BBDO India’s lone nod for Ariel’s #ShareTheLoad caps a quieter Day 3, spotlighting the high bar for cause-driven creativity.

3 days ago

AI won't kill advertising, it won't save it either: Apple's top marketing exec at Cannes

“Go make something wonderful,” Apple's Tor Myhren tells the creative industry as he bets on the irreplaceable power of human minds.

3 days ago

WhatsApp officially introduces ads in updates tab

For the first time, WhatsApp will display ads and offer paid subscriptions for exclusive content in its Updates tab, expanding its revenue streams while keeping personal messages ad-free.

3 days ago

MediaDonuts gets rebranded as Aleph across APAC

Consolidates its APAC operations under a single brand; expands its digital solutions business into nine emerging markets.

3 days ago

Pride is over — now it’s culture or bust

2025 is about ditching rainbow-washed campaigns and making inclusion a deep, year-round business strategy.