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Prescription drug lawsuit ads can pose public health risks
We’ve all seen them – 30-second television ads from attorneys, targeting those who’ve had a negative side effect after using a pharmaceutical product: “If you or a loved one suffered serious medical complications … you may be entitled to financial...
Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with upcoming software update
After kicking off an unpopular pilot test last month, Samsung made the practice of having its expensive smart fridges display ads official this week. The ads will be shown on Samsung’s 2024 Family Hub smart fridges. As of this writing, Samsung’s...
GB Shipyard / Unauthorized advertisement published
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd. has learned that an unauthorized advertisement was published by JS Contractors Inc., claiming there was an urgent need to hire 450 tradespeople at the Shipyard. This ad wrongly used the Shipyard’s logo and was not...
James Bush sues Ashley Gantt, House Democratic Committee for ‘defamation’ in election ads
After back-to-back losses at the ballot box, former Democratic Rep. James Bush III is taking the woman who beat him and organizations that backed her campaign to court, accusing them of defamation. He is seeking more than $1 million in damages and...
Cedric Richmond On Kamala Harris During VP Debate, Removing Negative Trump Ads + More
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Walmart balances whimsy with value in Dr. Seuss-inspired holiday ads
Dive Brief: Walmart on Monday debuted its 2025 holiday marketing campaign, which lifts a page from the world of Dr. Seuss, per a press release. The effort extends a “Walmart. Who Knew?” messaging strategy introduced in June. Festive ads transport...
'Best Ad Ever': Ontario Premier Doug Ford Roasts Trump After Reagan Advertisement Fallout
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Ford refuses to apologize for anti-tariff ads that scuttled trade talks with US
After Ontario's anti-tariff TV ad blitz scuttled trade talks, Premier Doug Ford vowed Monday he will "never apologize" for pushing back against hostile trade measures designed to poach jobs from his province. US President Donald Trump seemed to...
David Eby vows British Columbia's anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead
British Columbia Premier David Eby said the province plans to push ahead with anti-tariff advertisements aimed at the American public, days after US President Donald Trump blamed a campaign by Ontario for his cancellation of trade talks with...
Ads set to intrude Apple Maps next year – report
Apple is reportedly preparing to put adverts inside Apple Maps as early as next year. Businesses would be able to pay for more prominent placement when you search for places, much like promoted results in the App Store, and rival services like...
William Kolbe: The dangers of AI fake doctors in social media ads
In an age where technology continues to infiltrate every facet of our lives, a new and disturbing trend is emerging on social media: AI-generated doctors promoting dangerous, and often completely fabricated, medical advice. The worldwide...
AdGood Launches Nonprofit Media Fund to Make Premium CTV Ads Affordable
AdGood, a nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing access to Connected TV (CTV) advertising for mission-driven groups, announced the launch of its Nonprofit Media Fund. The fund pools charitable donations from individuals and...
Equativ launches Shoppable Ads to bring brands closer to the point of purchase
Equativ, the leading independent media platform, today announced the global launch of Equativ Shoppable Ads to all retailers, advertisers and media agencies as a unique ad format designed to bridge the gap between inspiration and transaction....
Lock Screen Ads Are Coming to Some Smartphones
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Right now, if you live in the U.S. and you're familiar with lock screen ads, it's probably from your e-reader, your PC, or maybe even your refrigerator. Plenty of devices with screens in them like...
Study: In-game ads outperform traditional digital
Frameplay, an in-game advertising specialist, has released research with Happydemics demonstrating in-game advertising’s superior performance versus traditional digital channels. The analysis draws from 173 in-game campaigns, part of Happydemics’...
‘Don’t wish to fulfill him!’: Trump snubs Canadian PM Carney, calls anti-tariff advertisement ‘unclean swimming pool’
Stress increase as United States President Donald Trump stated that he will not fulfill Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘for a while,’ following a questionable Ontario television advertisement knocking his tariff policy. Carney, nevertheless,...
Google Ads Interface Gains Local Service Ads Phone Call Leads
Google Ads has supposedly added more integration between the main Google Ads platform and reporting and the niche Local Service Ads platform. Some can now see conversion tracking actions in the Google Ads interface. Lori Gilstrap posted on...
Google Ads Showing Maps Pin Clicks In Reports
Google is rolling out map pin clicks in the Google Ads and Google Local Service Ads reporting. This can be found under Campaigns view, then under Segment, and then under Click Type. Also, another metric named "Show Nearby Locations" may be also...
Danny Kruger: Reform MP’s ‘too many black people in ads’ claim was offensive
Danny Kruger has called remarks by a fellow Reform MP about white people not being represented in adverts any more “crass and offensive”. Sarah Pochin provoked an angry response by saying it drove her “mad” to see advertisements “full of black...