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OpenAI shuts down Sora, billion-dollar Disney deal comes to an end
The generative AI video app, positioned as a breakthrough in text-to-video technology, has been scrapped less than two years after its launch.
The Trade Desk says Omnicom audits ‘have not identified any issues’
The DSP pushes back on Omnicom’s audit as routine oversight, even as its shares tumble around 7% in intra-day trading.
Laopu Gold’s 221% revenue jump points to new rules of premium in China
The 'Hermès of Gold' just proved that in China, heritage, scarcity and price hikes are the new definition of premium.
Unilever appoints influencer agency for global food business
Seven agencies pitched for the account, which covers Knorr and Hellmann's.
Suhayl Limbada exits KFC Thailand
Limbada led KFC Thailand to its first-ever Cannes Lions win in 2025.
IBM and Ogilvy end 32-year creative partnership
The WPP-owned agency has been the technology brand’s creative AOR since 1994.
From indie to holdco and back again: RGA’s PE-owned independence
RGA leadership talks about the agency’s first year of returning to independence.
Qatar Airways launches global creative review
McCann UK is the incumbent.
OpenAI owns the AI conversation and Anthropic's 'good guy' play isn't changing that: study
The ChatGPT parent leads global AI narrative as rivals trail significantly, per Carma's research.
‘Still finding its feet’: Underwhelming early returns for ChatGPT Ads
Multiple brands have reported less than ideal results from their first few weeks of experimenting with ChatGPT Ads, citing poor CTR’s and opaque measurement capabilities.
Omnicom Media appoints new OMD global leader
Ellen Griffin succeeds George Manas, who has been promoted to chief growth and solutions officer of Omnicom.
Serviceplan Group steps into Asia’s media market, launching Mediaplus Singapore
Exclusive: The new joint venture with The Media Shop gives the media arm of Europe’s largest independent agency network a new Singapore-based hub from which to expand regionally.
Toby Hack joins Kepler as APAC and EMEA CEO
Exclusive: Longtime PHD executive steps into the role following the exit of Mallory Simmonds, who previously led Kepler’s APAC and EMEA business.
Ikea contacts agencies about global media review
The retailer’s global media planning and buying account is currently with Dentsu’s iProspect.
Publicis Groupe acquires creative analytics platform AdgeAI
AI platform measures creative performance.
Creative Minds: Suong Nguyen crashed a client lunch and turned it into a 17-year ad career
After spending over a decade cutting her teeth at Grey and Cheil, Nguyen founded the indie shop Bgency in her hometown, Ho Chi Minh City.
Omnicom hoovers up Dyson's $500 million global media account
WPP, Publicis and Omnicom battled for the business in the final round.
Rupert McPetrie to step down as WPP Media China CEO, Shiseido’s Tina Chen named successor
Chen will work alongside McPetrie as co-CEO for three months from March 30 as part of a leadership transition.
Stagwell reports 3% Q4 net revenue growth, bets on AI and political cycle for 2026
Mark Penn’s holding company reported Q4 net revenue of US$651 million.
Heineken holds review to 'streamline' global creative and media
Campaign understands the media and production review is being run together, and creative is being run separately.
The next era of McCann: The first 100 days, ‘Rumbles’ with clients and ‘The Seven Truth Scale’
Campaign met with global CEO Tyler Turnbull, global CCO Andrés Ordóñez, and global CSO Harjot Singh for the leadership team’s first sit-down together following Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic.
Zaid Al-Qassab exits as M&C Saatchi CEO amid boardroom shake-up
Top shareholder Vin Murria rejoins board.
Shortlists for Spikes Asia 2026 revealed
All shortlisted work heads into the final judging for APAC’s top creative honours.
RedBus holds 37% of Malaysia’s online bus market. Now it wants to shape travel decisions
CASE STUDY: Widely used but seen as a booking utility, RedBus built a food travel map to influence travel planning earlier and lift organic installs.
McDonald’s CEO mocked for awkward burger taste test. How can he embrace the roast?
The exec appeared reluctant to eat the new Big Arch burger and referred to it as a ‘product.’
Adland titan Annette King dies at 57
Former Accenture Song, Publicis and Oglivy leader stepped back from her executive career in 2025.
Singapore Tourism Board appoints BLKJ Havas as creative agency
BBH is the incumbent.
Formula 1 names a corner after women for the first time in history
The corner is named after two of the sport's most prominent female engineers, Laura K. Müller and Hannah Schmitz.
Google, IAS bust AI ad fraud scheme infecting 25 million devices globally, a third in APAC
Built on nearly 500 AI-made sites and 115 Android apps, the ad fraud scheme built a fake web to drain advertiser dollars, IAS said.
Aldi South Group set to review creative account
Aldi South Group operates in 11 markets, including Australia and China.
Leadership change at Omnicom Media China, Claudine Kwek steps down
The network has elevated PHD China's chief executive, Joey Zhao, to COO with immediate effect.
Omnicom and IPG jointly cut headcount by 8,200 in 2025
Combined staff numbers fell 6.4% as Omnicom took over IPG.
Kantar Media rebrands as Fifty5Blue
Former WPP CEO Mark Read joined Kantar Media board last year.
Estee Lauder appoints WPP Media as global media AOR
The cosmetics giant previously worked with various media agencies.
Publicis creates Japan and South Korea sub-region
Exclusive: Gareth Mulryan expands his remit to lead the new JSK unit.
Singapore government calls pitches across social and creative
The Land Transport Authority and Singapore Tourism Board are among public-sector bodies issuing mandates across branding, content and engagement.
What can we expect from WPP’s strategy review?
Leadership team will present to investors on Thursday, February, 26.
Publicis Groupe hires ex-Ogilvy influence chief Rahul Titus
For the past four years, Titus has also served as global influence lead.
PHD consolidates Menarini Asia-Pacific regional media mandate
Following a competitive pitch, the Omnicom shop oversees media across 11 markets in APAC.
How a mistreated monkey led to a marketing opportunity for IKEA
When the story of the Japanese macaque Punch and his IKEA Djungelskog orangutan went viral last week, the retailer quickly swung into action.
Accenture Song links staff promotions to AI use
Accenture and Accenture Song aim to be the most "client-focused, AI-enabled" place to work.
Move and win roundup: Week of February 23, 2026
Milieu Insight, Carat, Untangld, FWD Hong Kong, The Marketing Society, Tanium, McCann Group New Zealand, M+C Saatchi, 24 Hours Business Plan, Bastion, The Secret Little Agency, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
Creative Minds: Why Lyndon Christie wants a store-closing stunt etched in the client hall of fame
Inspired by ideas too bold for the opening pitch, the Leo Sydney copywriter believes clients should champion campaigns that still resonate a decade later.
Le Pub names Sven Huberts as global president
Huberts was most recently president of global innovation and experience, Dentsu, and president, Dentsu Lab.
Move and win roundup: Week of February 16, 2026
Taboola, Marico, Plaza Premium Group, OMD New Zealand, Havas Life, Special, W Communications, Havas Ortega, Palawan Group of Companies, Visa, WPP Media, Multiplied, Edge Marketing and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
Edelman wins PR mandate for the Singapore Tourism Board
WE Communications is the incumbent.
Dentsu drops sale of international arm but is open to deals in local markets
EXCLUSIVE: After months of uncertainty over its overseas operations, Dentsu has ruled out a comprehensive partnership, announcing sweeping management changes as it reports its steepest annual loss on record.
Dentsu to appoint Takeshi Sano as its new global CEO
Sano told Campaign Asia-Pacific he is prioritising Dentsu’s role as a growth partner by focusing on tech and capabilities. Incumbent president and global CEO Hiroshi Igarashi is set to step down from his role next month.
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