Latest news
Meta tests generative AI ad tools
Social media firm’s new AI Sandbox includes AI-enabled text and image editing tools, which it plans to roll out to its advertising toolkit later this year.
Twitch unveils short-form video tool for cross-platform promotion
Clip Editor aims to boost streamer activity on other social media platforms to drive traffic back to their channels.
Movers & Shakers: Uber, Meta, R3, Barbarian and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Poll: As Tucker Carlson sets up shop on Twitter, will advertisers be more cautious?
Take our anonymous survey to let us know whether Carlson, known for spreading misinformation and inflammatory views, will affect your appetite to invest in Twitter as he plans to take his contrarian show to the platform.
Southwest Airlines debuts first brand film created with Wattpad
Alone in Tombstone visually brings to life a Wattpad story written by the winner of the brands’ collaborative Storytellers On the Rise competition.
Anheuser-Busch: ‘No truth’ to report Bud Light fired agency responsible for Dylan Mulvaney partnership
The brewer was said to have told beer distributors last week that it fired a ‘third-party ad agency.’
DoorDash accepts toys as payment from kids buying Mother’s Day bouquets
The Kid Currency campaign taps into kids’ creativity to get Mom a gift she won’t have to buy for herself.
Airbnb to stoke marketing fire after praising performance ‘laser’
CEO promises big brand push aimed at young travellers this summer.
Twitch CMO Rachel Delphin on stability, AI and non-gaming streams
Twitch aims to prove stability to marketers with a focus on TwitchCon and creator tools.
Meet Gamer Jack: Jack in the Box hires head Twitch creator
Fans will get mystery boxes as part of the celebration.
Agency news
Stagwell cuts 300 staffers as client spend slows, leading to Q1 revenue decline
The holding company attributed the decline to comparisons with above average results in 2022 and slowing client spend amid a workforce restructuring.
Campaign US’ inaugural Salary Survey is now open
The survey aims to paint a picture of salaries, job satisfaction and more across the advertising, marketing and media sectors.
Movers & Shakers: Sephora, Snap, Tag Americas, Interbrand and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Campaign Chemistry: Pereira O’Dell creative chairman PJ Pereira
Pereira talks about his journey as an independent agency owner on the eve of its 15th anniversary and how the agency is evolving and embracing AI.
Johannes Leonardo shakes up leadership team, scrapping CCO role
EXCLUSIVE: The leadership overhaul comes as CCO Julia Neumann exits and the agency restructures in search of growth.
Brand news
McDonald’s celebrates 40 years of McNuggets in new campaign
Integrated campaign was devised by Leo Burnett.
Meta ad highlights Instagram's teen supervision tools for parents
Spot was created by Rattling Stick.
Are celebrities overused in advertising?
The use of celebrities is an increasingly popular and costly option for advertisers. But are brands getting a return on their investment?
Acuvue wants Gen Z to put down their screens for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Where Vision Meets Sight effort aims to boost both eye health and mental wellness.
Study: CMOs at top brands have shorter tenures — but they’re rising to bigger roles
The latest CMO tenure study from Spencer Stuart, examining the backgrounds and tenures of CMOs, now includes data from Fortune 500 companies.
Creative news
It’s All in the Why: Inside Stand Up to Cancer’s latest PSAs
The ads star scientists and doctors who work with the group.
The Writers Guild takes on AI as concerns grow among writers
Snapshots of the latest in creativity, behind-the-scenes looks into the best work and deep-dive analysis on hot industry topics.
This underwear doubles as a screen to encourage sex while streaming
An Instagram filter allows partners to watch their favorite shows – on their partners’ underwear – before, after or even while getting down to business.
Tubi unveils satirical short films about advertisers ahead of Upfronts
The B2B campaign, which blurs the line between the professional and personal lives of advertisers, aims to differentiate Tubi from its rivals in the run up to TV’s big buying event.
AI generated ads spark debate on social media
Snapshots of the latest in creativity, behind-the-scenes looks into the best work and deep-dive analysis on hot industry topics.
Media news
The ‘anti-influencer influencer’: why more advertisers are signing up to Reddit
Alex Underwood, Reddit’s global head of agency development, discusses the unique perks of Reddit culture, the future of its agency partnerships and his quest to deepen advertisers’ understanding of the platform.
Newfronts 2023: Vevo unveils interactive ads and in-house branded content studio
Like other media companies at the Newfronts, the music video network touted its existing portfolio of FAST channels, while focusing on expansion.
‘No longer reliable’: Twitter chaos means public safety messaging gets a rethink
Transportation and public-health agencies used to go to Twitter first during an emergency. Now it’s not so simple.
Newfronts 2023: Diverse media owners lean into FAST networks and tout loyal audiences
Latinx media companies make a push for FAST channels, while Revry boasts its original LGBTQ+ content.
Why has Vice not found the right support from advertisers?
Media investors cited brand safety concerns and a lack of USP.
GroupM forms commerce unit under Nexus performance hub
Media investment company aims to standardize its commerce capabilities across markets and develop technology to help clients navigate an increasingly fragmented marketplace.
Snap revenue falls 7% in Q1
The parent company of Snapchat said advertising demand was impacted by the platform’s transition to click-through conversions.
Meta restores revenue growth as newer ad formats show promise
Following three successive quarters of decline, Meta reversed its fortunes in Q1, crediting much of its performance to AI.
California Raisins picks Sway Group to lead influencer marketing
The brand best known for its crooning raisins is stepping up on TikTok and Instagram.
YouTube’s ad revenue decline continued into Q1
Alphabet executives assured investors that ad spend has begun to stabilize across Google properties as revenue from its video streaming platform has now retracted for three consecutive quarters.
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers: Rockstar Energy, Levi’s, Wasserman and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Movers & Shakers: Wavemaker, Mother LA, NFL, Postmates and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Movers & Shakers: Disney, MullenLowe, Fanta and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Movers & Shakers: Clif Bar, Busch Light, Ogilvy, TBWA and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Movers & Shakers: WPP, Snap, AB-InBev and more
This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz.
Tech news
Fired from Fox News, Tucker Carlson finds a home on Twitter
Welcome to The Tech Fix, a weekly newsletter where we break down the latest technology news and trends from the advertising and marketing industry, curated by technology editor Jessica Heygate.
4 things for PR pros to know about Bluesky
Chaos, pure chaos, and three other things.
Snap introduces new ad solutions after fall in Q1 earnings
Louis Vuitton and Warner Bros are the brand’s first partners to run non-skippable ads.
Deepfake production house Metaphysic taps academics for AI advisory board
The board, which currently includes three law and science academics, will focus on the ethics of creating deepfake tools for brands and creatives.
Amazon Q1 results beat estimates with growth from advertising business
Despite the earnings beat, executives at Amazon struck a cautious tone, citing concerns over what lies ahead for the economy.
Technical issue causes major ad overspend on Facebook
Welcome to The Tech Fix, a weekly newsletter where we break down the latest technology news and trends from the advertising and marketing industry, curated by technology editor Jessica Heygate.
Spotify CEO addresses ‘very complex’ AI-generated music debate
Investors quizzed Spotify over its role in protecting artists during the company’s quarterly earnings update as artificial intelligence infiltrates the music scene.
Rupert Howell wins System1 boardroom tussle after ousting attempt
Both Howell and founder John Kearon will remain in their posts following a shareholder vote.
YouTube tightens approach to eating disorder-related content
YouTube announced this week it would implement a revised approach to prevent eating disorder-related content on the site from fueling harmful misinformation.
Reader polls
Poll: Are you going to Sundance?
CMOs and brands such as White Claw and Acura are lining up for the film festival in Park City, Utah as the worlds of brand and entertainment intersect.
Advertisers are hesitant to join Twitter Blue
According to a Campaign US poll, advertisers and their agencies don’t think the blue checkmark is worth the price under Elon Musk’s reign.
Should brands pay for Twitter Blue?
Brands weigh the $8 price tag as Twitter faces ongoing backlash under Musk.
Advertisers stay firm on Super Bowl plans, despite Omicron surge
A Campaign US poll shows advertisers aren’t rethinking their big game strategies just yet.
Advertisers: Are you rethinking your Super Bowl LVI plans?
Omicron once again threatens live events as athletes get infected.
Employees don’t want a mandated return to the office, says poll
The non-mandated hybrid work model wins the popular vote.
What is your ideal working situation?
Do people ever want to return to the office?
People want brands to drop Travis Scott
Brands have a tough call to make in the aftermath of the Astroworld tragedy.
Fortnite removes Travis Scott emote from its platform. Should brands cut ties with the rapper?
The rap artist is under scrutiny after eight people died and hundreds were injured at Astroworld Fest on Friday.
Would you work on repositioning a fossil fuel brand?
As COP26 kicks off in Glasgow, global leaders plea for immediate action against the climate emergency.
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