WPP chief exec Mark Read targeted by deepfake scammers
Fraudsters used AI in Microsoft Teams meeting with the 'agency leader'.
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Adland cautiously welcomes Labour government in UK
But industry bodies call for regulatory certainty and reform of education and skills.
Cannes Lions and TimeTo create sexual harassment guidelines
The campaign includes OOH created by Lucky Generals and ad space donated by JCDecaux.
Jon Wilkins and Nik Studzinski to depart Accenture Song
The pair have been with Accenture since it bought Karmarama in 2016.
Hamish Nicklin of Dentsu UK and Ireland departs
The group's chief executive of media across the UK and Ireland will leave the agency network next month.
Cadbury marks birthday with 200 years of history in 60 seconds
'Yours for 200 years' campaign was created by VCCP London.
Omnicom warns staff in-office requirement will 'increase over time'
In-office policy was updated in November, when Omnicom acquired Interpublic Group.
Nespresso picks Leo for creative account
McCann Worldgroup has worked with the brand for two decades.
Mediahub global CEO John Moore departs
Moore has been with the media agency since 1997.
US regulator asks Omnicom and IPG for information ahead of vote on acquisition deal
Shareholder vote due to take place on 18 March.
Havas reports 0.8% drop in revenue for 2024 as Asia Pacific grows organically
First set of results since Havas was spun off from Vivendi.
Creativity in crisis: Subjectivity and poor feedback stifle advertising
A global study by BetterBriefs and Flood + Partners, in partnership with the IPA and WFA, reveals a broken approval process, eroding trust between marketers and agencies, and a creative industry struggling to produce standout work.
Together Group adds experiential tech shops to global offering
The acquisition deals will help the global group 'deliver transformative customer experiences across all key luxury segments'.
Monks owner S4 Capital reports 11.4% revenue drop with clients 'cautious'
Latest results reveal uneven performance across regions, with Asia-Pacific facing challenges amid shifting client priorities and global cutbacks.
S4 Capital reports 'difficult' Q3 as headcount drops by 9%
'Continued client caution' hits Q3 results.
Monkey Shoulder hires Special London as global creative agency
Iris has won the US account.
Publicis Groupe joins content standards body
The Coalition of Content Provenance Authenticity aims to “advance the future of responsible digital media creation, publication and sharing”.
Publicis Groupe buys out AI research joint venture
Publicis Sapient AI Labs was set up in 2020 in a three-way partnership.
S4 sees growth slow in 2023 after losing key Mondelez contract
Martin Sorrell says the company continues to have a 'significant relationship' with Mondelez.
EssenceMediacom's new division to exploit 'burgeoning communications economy'
Creative Futures brings Creative Systems and Essence Experience together.
Kraft Heinz partners with Pernod Ricard on pasta vodka sauce inspired by Gigi Hadid
Company admits being 'predictably late to the party'.
Adidas evokes the past in Originals brand platform
The trio of films echo the brand's famous three stripes.
WPP promotes chief operating officer Andrew Scott to board
His focus is on driving ‘operational effectiveness’.
Vegan charity ad showing blood and offal yoghurt banned by ASA
Ad made by Skylark Media ruled likely to cause serious and widespread offence.
Dentsu international whistleblowing reports more than double
Majority of complaints related to 'respect, bullying, harassment, discrimination' category.
WPP downgrades growth forecast as tech clients cut spending
Organic growth of 9% in the UK but a 4.5% decline in the US.
Quarter of brands say their media agency model is 'unfit for future needs'
A similar proportion aims to consolidate media and creative with a single partner, WFA and MediaSense research finds.
PHD names Guy Marks new global CEO as Philippa Brown steps down
Brown, who was appointed to the CEO role in 2019, is succeeded by Guy Marks.
Global ad revenue to grow by 5.9% as digital offsets headwinds: GroupM
Digital OOH, CTV and retail media fastest-growing channels.
Ebiquity warns of 'risk averse' ad market as clients cut budgets
Commentators point to 'soft' pitch market, but it is expected to pick up in 2024.
Advertising Association forms AI Taskforce in UK
Due to meet for the first time this week to examine ethics and creativity gains.
YouTube blocks Russell Brand from receiving ad income from his channel
The platform claims the controversial comedian has violated their creator responsibility policy, following multiple allegations of sexual assault unveiled in a new documentary.
Neuroscience study shows DOOH on social media 'unlocks significant value'
A neuroscience study has shown how digital out of home enhances social media campaigns.
WPP consults with shareholders on boosting Cindy Rose's pay
Compensation policy will be voted on at AGM.