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Ad Age takes a look at the best creative campaigns in recent days… More about, read Source

Blended in-game ads deliver opportunities to tap into an expansive, growing audience, and a chance to experiment with new strategies to reach engaged gamers… More about, read Source

In 2019, the IPA declared a ‘crisis in creative effectiveness’. Little seems to have changed since. So where does the problem lie: are awards juries too focused on creative flair and not enough on work that delivers brand performance? More about, read Source

The holding company’s new Risk and Reputation unit includes Democratic and Republican communications firms SKDK and Targeted Victory. More about, read Source

Apple says, “The future of health is on your wrist.”… More about, read Source

Ad Age hosts its annual conference on streaming strategies… More about, read Source

Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us how campaigns focusing on commonly connectable themes like family or shared cultural traits can resonate with all Americans. More about, read Source

Advertisers rethink campaigns, ITV pulls advertising for 24 hours as brands respond to Queen Elizabeth’s death… More about, read Source

Three areas where machine learning can be leveraged creatively… More about, read Source

In the hunt for Lions, don’t lose the humans… More about, read Source

The edit feature will soon be available to users who pay $4.99 per month for a subscription to Twitter Blue… More about, read Source

“For generations, Disney has brought you the most enchanting films and beloved characters,” an announcer says in a Disney+ spot… More about, read Source

Popeyes seizes on viral TikTok and Domino’s wins ‘most likeable ad’—plus why it was a bad week for Sephora, Zoom and Sony. More about, read Source

The complexity of planning by ad product dramatically raises expertise requirements… More about, read Source

Chivas Regal selects Tombras, Horizon wins LionsGate, Stagwell launches AR platform at Twins game and more… More about, read Source

Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a survey from the World Federation of Advertisers and The Observatory International survey said they had recently made, or planned to make, changes to their agency roster… More about, read Source

The pharmacy chain is featured in a paid partnership post from The Old Gays, a group of seniors with more than 7 million followers on TikTok… More about, read Source

Streaming giant ends months-long search for ad partner to build a “better than linear TV” ad experience.. From Campaign US More about, read Source

Advertisers can use post-cookie ID from The Trade Desk to target viewers on Disney’s ad-supported videos. More about, read Source

Warby Parker explains how it reimagined optical shops—and invites you to find a nearby store at warbyparker.com/retail. More about, read Source

Ad Age is running its annual list of America’s Hottest Brands—20 brands, services and people that are having a moment. More about, read  Source

Campaign from Havas Middle East filled a giant billboard with water and swimmers. More about, read Source

TikTok execs talk brand safety, shopping, the creator economy, and how they caused a feta shortage… more about, read Source

Meta says, “The metaverse may be virtual, but the impact will be real… More about, read Source

During Cannes, Meta will showcase the power of creativity, and will feature an array of experiential activations and thought leadership programming… More about, read Source

Chinese government’s regulations will slow down the expansion of the global ad market, but pessimistic economic trends cannot diminish the ad industry’s potential… More about, read Source

Burger King Austria caused a stir on social media with its “Pride Whopper” campaign that didn’t quite land as intended with the LGBTQ+ community. More about, read Source

Blake Lemoine, a software engineer on Google’s artificial intelligence development team, has gone public with claims of encountering “sentient” AI on the company’s servers. More about, read Source

Also: Yahoo and Salesforce team up on a post-cookie strategy, macroeconomic news in a nutshell and more… More about, read Source

LGBTQ+ TikTok creators offer advice to brands during Pride Month. Read more about  Source

Chanel hypes Bleu de Chanel, a fragrance for men, with a little help from Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire.” More about, read  Source

Elon Musk said he believes Twitter Inc. is breaching their merger agreement by not meeting his demands for information about spam and fake accounts… More about, read Source

Chipotle promotes its app and its rewards program… More about, read Source

How to increase traffic, improve sessions and reduce bounce rates… More about, read Source

The recently combined company heads into negotiations seeking what buyers call ‘aggressive’ pricing… More about, read Source

“Price is Right” cashes in on a nationwide tour and Seventh Generation gets purpose plaudits—plus why it was a bad week for Walmart, State Farm, Jif and Klarna. More about, read Source

The campaign will drive donations for the Human Rights Foundation’s Ukraine Solidarity Fund: Operation Sunflower… More about, read Source

New awards will showcase work that is helping to build a net zero economy. More about, read Source

Fans complete challenges for the chance to be part of the performance. More about, read Source

Chrysler says its Pacifica is “the #VanLife for #RealLife.” Pour en savoir plus, lire la Source

ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing releases its first Cultural Inclusion Accelerator Report Card. More about, read Source

Partnership includes new programme to train WPP employees on how to create custom brand experiences in Fortnite using Unreal Engine. More about, read Source

Several brands have spoken up in response to a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that suggested the court will soon strike down the Roe v. Wade ruling More about, read Source

The trade mission will be run by the UK Advertising Exports Group and the Department for International Trade. More about, read Source

Radical plans to become a ‘levelling up broadcaster’ and attract private money failed to sway the government. More about, read Source

A quick take on the biggest advertisers, brands and agencies. Amazon and Procter & Gamble top Ad Age Datacenter’s rankings of the largest advertisers. New: Updated agency rankings, May 2022. More about, read Source

NBCUniversal’s streamer develops self-serve ad manager in effort to win over the long tail of performance marketers. More about, read Source

In a Mother’s Day–themed spot, Amazon focuses on India’s all-female delivery stations… More about, read Source

Samsung apologized for an ad depicting a woman running alone at night following criticism… More about, read Source

Or, the three acts of effective marketing… More about, read Source

Read Campaign’s round-up of this week’s pitch activity. More about, read Source

The campaign will be fronted by ITV Weather’s Lucy Verasamy. More about, read Source

Pilots and marketers have more in common than you may think. Nielsen’s study shows how marketers can use in-flight indicators to improve campaign ROI… More about, read Source

The company has adopted a new ’70/20/10′ approach. More about, read Source

Streaming giant acknowledges that advertising is on its way after warding off brand interruptions in shows for years. More about, read Source

Gorillas ad apes style of digital first social videos. More about, read Source

Marketing and media events to watch in the next seven days. More about, read Source

Developed by VCCP, the campaign will run over the next five weeks. More about, read Source

A new study from the University of Notre Dame says TV advertisers can use high-energy ads, not louder ones, to entice audiences. More about, read Source

The ability to edit tweets after posting them has been the most-requested feature for many years. More about, read Source

The new soda is the second of the brand’s Coca-Cola Creations line. More about, read Source

The winners will be revealed on 17 May in London. More about, read Source

Campaign running across digital out-of-home and social media. More about, read Source

Seattle agency named agency of record for Pabst Blue Ribbon and media agency of record for all the brewer’s brands… More about, read Source

The tire brand will leverage Ogilvy’s end-to-end experience offering across loyalty, mar tech and global delivery… More about, read Source

Winners to be revealed at the A-List and Creativity Awards gala in New York City on April 25… More about, read Source

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram is introducing two options for its feed, “Following” and “Favorites.” More about, read Source

Buckley’s new role will see her introduce ‘new continuous programme of client leadership training and thought leadership’. More about, read Source

From DAO to gas to proof of stake. More about, read Source

The beer has zero calories, tastes of nothing and you can’t actually drink it. More about, read Source

Accessible websites enhance important agency practices like performance marketing, while proactively promoting an inclusive atmosphere on the web. More about, read Source

Agency to deliver a second Unilever “United we stand” campaign. More about, read Source

The new Instagram tools are part of a commitment to protect teenagers. More about, read Source

Work has been made by Anomaly.   Pour en savoir plus, lire la Source

Adobe details how companies can develop a high-velocity content machine with intelligence and automation using Adobe’s Workfront. More about, read Source

Universal Music Group for Brands connects artists and influencers with brands including Pokémon, Oreo and Coca-Cola. More about, read Source

A bearded dragon named Iggy stars in a spot for the three-row Buick Enclave SUV. More about, read Source

Research found that children are still affected by gender stereotypes. More about, read  Source

Agency-client relationships have gotten too lopsided. Here’s how to start fixing the imbalance… More about, read Source

Marketing and media events to watch in the next seven days. More about, read Source

Nielsen documented a 20% increase in adspend in 2021 following previous 17% decline… More about, read Source

Cable group is focusing on genre programming to enable viewers to more easily find content that interests them. More about, read Source

More pricing transparency is still needed and brands need to learn how to better trust creators. More about, read Source

Companies offer financial support and close offices. More about, read Source

The ad was created by Adam & Eve/DDB. More about, read Source

Marketing and media events to watch in the week ahead. More about, read Source

Young Dolph Lundgren lies about having used Old Spice Sweat Defense—and his deception proves useful. More about, read Source

The bank is one of the longest-standing sponsors of football. More about, read Source

New categories recognizing the people behind the work have been added this year. More about, read Source

Also, VMLY&R promotes a Wendy’s creative director and a pro surfer surfs on a window. More about, read Source

Start.io’s new Maia platform uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to customize audience segments easily and accurately. More about, read Source

Kroger says, “We believe fresh is all about standards” in a spot that highlights its produce-inspection protocols. More about, read Source

This is the latest crypto brand to advertise in this year’s so-called “Crypto Bowl.” More about, read Source

Walter, the dog-like cat, stars in a winter-themed spot for the 2022 Chevy Silverado. More about, read Source

American Airlines draws backlash for Black History Month social media move—plus DraftKings makes more marketing hires. More about, read Source

The deal includes creating an Instacart Ads certification. More about, read Source

It remains to be seen whether the action will be enough to calm the maelstrom facing the music platform. More about, read Source

Chief Marketing Officer Stephanie Sherman reveals the betting site’s Big Game campaign. More about, read Source

The viral video app is an e-commerce engine, but Facebook, Instagram and others are still key for brands. More about, read Source

In 2022 a converged TV marketplace will challenge marketers to learn new skills and adapt to the new realities of connected and traditional TV advertising beyond the Upfront. More about, read Source