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Jul 14, 2023

Tokyo Olympics bribery verdict: Former ADK president gets jail time

The Tokyo District Court has found Shinichi Ueno guilty of bribing a Tokyo Olympic official for soliciting favours and noted, "he [Ueno] repeatedly made unreasonable excuses, putting the blame unfairly on the subordinates and showing no signs of sincere remorse."

Jun 15, 2023

2023 Cannes Contenders: ADK's handpicked lionhearted crusaders

In the hunt for the grand prize, ADK's Haruhisa Morikawa reveals his list of APAC campaigns poised for roaring success in the French Riviera next week.

Feb 28, 2023

Dentsu, Hakuhodo, ADK to face criminal charges in Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging case

Charges are centered around companies and individuals illegally colluding in assigning contracts for the test events and the actual Games—trial and sentencing to follow.

Feb 13, 2023

Dentsu barred from bidding for Tokyo, Osaka govt contracts

As Japan continues the crackdown on all parties tainting the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Dentsu stands to be suspended from bidding for Tokyo and Osaka government contracts for a year.

Feb 9, 2023

Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging: ex-Dentsu, other ad execs arrested

The arrests come after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the Tokyo Games held in 2021 after a pandemic-driven postponement.

Feb 7, 2023

Dentsu admits to bid-rigging in Tokyo Olympics; charges for other arrests made

Dentsu joins rivals Hakuhodo and ADK in admission to collusion in the widening Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging and bribery case, but says there is "no factual basis for claims any employees have been arrested."