3 great ads I had nothing to do with – #85 with Fold7’s Dave Billing

3 Great Ads is a long-running Thinkbox and Campaign series. The idea is not only to explore some of our greatest ads in the company of people who know a thing or two about making them, but also - because of the proven link between creativity and...

Spotify drops 11% for worst day in two years on weak guidance

Daniel Ek, CEO and founder of Spotify. Andrew Burton | Getty Images Spotify shares dropped more than 11% Tuesday for their worst day since July 2023 after the music streaming service fell short of Wall Street's expectations and posted weak...

Human trafficking: ROP cites fake job ads, confiscation of passports, visa misuse

On the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has called on everyone to report any suspicious acts or violations that may lead to exploitation. It also emphasized the importance of clear and formal...

Spotify drops 11% for worst day in two years on weak guidance

Daniel Ek, CEO and founder of Spotify. Andrew Burton | Getty Images Spotify shares dropped more than 11% Tuesday for their worst day since July 2023 after the music streaming service fell short of Wall Street's expectations and posted weak...

Google Ads Turns Of Personalization, Remarketing & Conversion Tracking

Google is notifying some advertisers that they do not comply with Google's EU User Consent Policy, i.e. Consent Mode v2 and that as of July 21st and will turn off personalized and non-personalized ads, remarketing and conversion tracking...

Retail Media Networks to Reach $166B by 2025 with AI-Driven Ads

In the evolving world of commerce, retail media networks (RMNs) are reshaping how brands connect with consumers, turning everyday shopping experiences into sophisticated advertising platforms. Once confined to simple in-store promotions, these...

Early 2026 U.S. midterm ads focus on Medicaid access and Trump tax cuts

NEW YORK – Residents of Columbus, Indiana awoke last week to a yellow billboard purchased by the Democratic National Committee blaring: "Under Trump’s Watch, Columbus Regional Health is Cutting Medical Services." Meanwhile, the National Republican...

Vogue Under Fire for Featuring AI-Generated Blonde Model in Guess Ads in Its August Print Edition, Here’s What the Controversy Is All About

She has sleek hair, a delicate figure and flawless features, but she is not real. Vogue has featured AI models in its August print edition for the first time in history. The latest issue of Vogue has actress Anne Hathaway on the cover, and a Guess...

New lawsuit claims DraftKings’ ads deceived bettors, who lost thousands and got addicted

A major Boston-based online gambling company is being accused of using misleading ads to entice people to make large bets in a short amount of time, a practice that public health advocates say is deceptive and fuels gambling addictions. A lawsuit...

The 2026 campaign has already kicked off, with ads focused on Medicaid, Trump tax cuts

By Helen Coster and James Oliphant NEW YORK (Reuters) -Residents of Columbus, Indiana awoke last week to a yellow billboard purchased by the Democratic National Committee blaring: “Under Trump’s Watch, Columbus Regional Health is Cutting Medical...

Ads Offering 'Quick' UAE Visa Services At Higher Prices Fake, Says Authority

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Residents and visitors in the UAE have been strictly warned of misleading online advertisements that promise expedited visa and residency services, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security...

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS | City of Pass Christian | REPLACEMENT OF CITY FIRE HYDRANTS-REBID

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Pass Christian, Mississippi The City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, will receive electronic or sealed bids for the construction of the: at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 200 West Scenic Drive, Pass...

Uber hits the gas on APAC Ads and appoints Michael Levine to lead

Share Tweet Share Email Uber has appointed Michael Levine as Head of APAC Sales for Uber Advertising. Levine, based in Australia, will oversee sales and operations across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and India. Levine was...

UAE authorities warn against fake online ads offering ‘quick’ visa services

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has warned UAE residents, citizens, and visitors against online advertisements that claim to offer fast-tracked visa and residency services for higher fees. The ICP...

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"I will not be running ads": N3on announces that he will no longer showcase advertisements during his Twitch broadcasts

Rangesh "N3on" has announced that he will no longer feature advertisements during his broadcasts on Twitch. The streamer recently transitioned from Kick to the Amazon-owned platform after securing a livestreaming contract with a 70-30 revenue...

Webjet fined $9m for misleading discount airfare ads

Webjet has been ordered to pay $9 million in penalties for false or misleading statements regarding flight prices and booking confirmations made between 2018 and 2023. The ACCC began an investigation into the online travel agency following a...

WaPo Digs Into Claims That Sydney Sweeney Doing Ads for American Eagle Is Fascist Propaganda

As our own Amy Curtis wrote the other day in a VIP post, American Eagle has launched an ad campaign featuring actress and "absolute smoke show" Sydney Sweeney. The tag line was, "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans," and that single ad campaign created...

Tiny detail on job advertisement exposes huge problem of trying to land an entry-level role: 'I fell into this trap'

Young Aussies have vented their frustration at having to compete with hundreds of other applicants for entry-level jobs that are paying just $50,000 per year. A disgruntled Reddit user posted a screenshot of a listing for a Level 1 Helpdesk...

Webject Fined $9m For Iffy Social Ads

The Federal Court has ordered online travel agency Webjet to pay $9 million in penalties for making false or misleading statements about the price of flights and booking confirmations. Webjet admitted that between 2018 and 2023 it made false or...