Ads Out, AI In: Linda Yaccarino Departs X As Musk Rewrites The Social Playbook

Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of X, marking the end of a tumultuous tenure atop Elon Musk’s social media company. The move commences the ushering in of what appears to be a bold strategic pivot, from advertising-dependent business models...

Faith group behind ‘Evangelicals for Harris’ issues apology over Billy Graham ads

A faith-based group that backed former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign is apologizing for a series of ads that used clips of Rev. Billy Graham without authorization, pledging to stop using the late evangelist’s...

Pagcor orders removal of gambling billboard ads, to issue some guidelines

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the country’s gaming regulator, has ordered the removal of all billboards and other out-of-home (OOH) advertisements related to gambling activities. That is according to a memorandum dated July 7,...

Meta Shares Updated Reels Ads Guide, Including Creative Tips

Looking to add Reels into your digital marketing mix? You should be. Reels are the most engaging content format across Facebook and Instagram, with video now making up over 60% of all time spent in each app. The growth of short-form entertainment...

Study Finds Adblock Plus Users Encounter More Problematic Ads

Kneecap claim they've been banned from running London Underground ads

Kneecap claim they've been banned from advertising on London’s underground tube network. In a statement posted on Instagram earlier today (July 10), the Irish rap trio wrote: “We’ve been banned from advertising on the London Tube. How petty can...

Justin Bieber teases new album ‘Swag’ with billboard ads and tracklist reveal on Instagram

Justin Bieber might be releasing a new album soon. New billboards are showing the word "Swag" in gray letters on a black background. The billboards also have a parental advisory sticker for "explicit content." On Thursday, July 10, Justin Bieber...

ASA rejects greenwashing complaint against Aramco F1 ads

The partnership between Aston Martin F1 team and Aramco aims to develop 100% sustainable fuel by 2026. The decision followed complaints from the New Weather Institute, which argued that the ads misled consumers by omitting key information about...

Is Your Small Brand Tired Of Expensive Ads? Try Meme Marketing Instead

Using memes in your marketing can really move the needle for your small brand.getty How’d you like to create a single meme that generates millions in value without spending a dime on ads? That’s what happened to Saratoga Spring Water, and it...

Pagcor orders removal of e-gambling billboard ads, to limit TV promos

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has ordered the operators of online gaming platforms to immediately take down their billboards and other gambling-related out-of-home (OOH) advertisements. It was Pagcor’s first major step that...

'Evangelicals for Harris' apologizes after using Billy Graham in political ads

Rev. Franklin Graham discusses his plans to give the invocation at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The evangelical Christian group "Evangelicals for America" —...

ADS-TEC Energy and MVV to deploy fast-charging solutions at retail group Müller locations across Germany

More than thirty ADS-TEC Energy battery-buffered fast-charging solutions will be installed at Müller branches nationwide by Mannheim-based energy company MVV More than thirty ADS-TEC Energy battery-buffered fast-charging solutions – predominantly...

Samsung Ads promotes Barnett to Head of UK Sales

Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics’ media division, has promoted Lauren Barnett to Head of UK Sales. In her new role, Barnett will lead the UK sales team, leveraging Samsung’s data capabilities to unlock new opportunities for...

MiEspañol Genre Pack Adds VIX’s ‘Premium with Ads’

NEW YORK — The ad-supported premium subscription of ViX, “Premium with Ads,” is now included in DIRECTV’s MiEspañol Genre Pack. “This strategic collaboration delivers a powerful blend of live TV and exclusive on-demand content, reinforcing both...

Outsourcing Genocide: Israel’s Bulldozer Ads Reveal the Industrial Scale of Gaza’s Destruction

Watan-In a Guardian column, commentator Arwa Mahdawi wrote that you don’t need to guess Israel’s intent in Gaza — just look at how the Israeli military is outsourcing the destruction of the Strip and the displacement of its people. Now, the...

Look, Puppies! UM Researcher Studies How Ads Distract From Side Effects

Researcher Jesse King, an associate professor in the UM College of Business, studies how pharmaceutical companies distract commercial viewers from concentrating on drug side effects. (UM photo by Ryan Brennecke) By Raequel Roberts, UM News Service...

Samsung Ads bows ad solution to turn CTV viewers into mobile gamers

Dive Brief: Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics, launched a Mobile Conversion product for gaming advertisers meant to help them turn connected TV (CTV) viewers into mobile gamers, according to details shared with Marketing...

Samsung Ads turbocharges UK growth, promoting Lauren Barnett to Head of Sales

Significant UK expansion of Samsung Electronics Media Division, Samsung Ads, leads to promotion for Barnett Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics’ media division, has promoted Lauren Barnett to Head of UK Sales, marking a...

The AI Tsunami Is Here—Are Your Ads Even Reaching Humans Anymore?

It’s never been easier—or harder—to advertise online. On one hand, you’ve got tools at your fingertips that can launch a campaign in seconds. On the other, those same tools have made it possible for everyone to do the same. As AI floods the...

Samsung Ads Helps Gaming Brands Find Users On Its CTV Platform

Expanding its effort to attract more mobile gaming advertisers, Samsung Ads is offering an advertising product that targets mobile gamers who watch content through Samsung TV Plus — its connected TV operating platform. Samsung Ads’ Mobile...