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Formula 1 names a corner after women for the first time in history

The corner is named after two of the sports 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.

Publicis hires former WPP Studio X global chief operating officer Sean Palmer

Previously based in Singapore, Palmer relocates to London to be Publicis' chief operational transformation officer for global clients.

Teads and Samsung Ads strike multi-market CTV ad partnership in Asia

Samsung Ads taps Teads to be the exclusive local reseller of its CTV native ad formats in Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Former Mindshare and Mediacom CEO Mark Heap joins Aperto Partnership

Heap previously held CEO roles at Mindshare EMEA, MediaCom APAC and PHD China. In his new position, he will oversee growth across APAC and EMEA.

Ad creatives share the Super Bowl LX spots they wish they worked on

For Question of the Week, Campaign asked Adland to share the Super Bowl LX work they wish they did.

Adland faces calls to tackle scam ads as Meta admits they ‘might be 3-4% of revenues’

Consumers say role of platforms is key as distrust grows over suspicious ads.

WPP plans to launch WPP Creative

There are no plans to remove agency brands.

Sabrina Carpenter builds the ideal boyfriend out of Pringles for Super Bowl LX

The pop star’s Super Bowl debut leans into Gen Z’s ‘unhinged’ sensibility—and an increasingly gender-diverse NFL audience.

Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas

Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post to lay off more than 300 journalists

Nearly a third of the newsroom will be affected, including the APAC editor and much of the international desk.

Principal media to become a ‘business mainstay’ in 2026 as marketers trade transparency for certainty: Forrester

Principal media’s growth is spurred on by budget cuts and shortening CMO tenures.

Five APAC leaders among Cannes Lions 2026 jury presidents

The 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will take place between 22 and 26 June.

Publicis hits record profit margin, adds 5800 staff and hikes cash bonuses 8%

Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.

WPP consults with shareholders on boosting Cindy Rose's pay

Compensation policy will be voted on at AGM.

PHD wins global media remit for Mandai Wildlife Group

Publicis Media’s Spark Foundry was the incumbent agency.

Inside Campaign Connect Indonesia: what matters to Indonesian marketers

Candid conversations on growth, AI and the cultural trade-offs of scaling brands, with more than 100 marketers in the room.

Gemini 3 becomes the default model for AI Overviews

A pair of updates from Google see the tech giant attempt to gain a further foothold in the battle for AI-powered search supremacy.

Revealed: latest hybrid working policies at new 'big six'

Campaign asked the holdcos about requirements to be in-office.

Two-thirds of shoppers use AI for product discovery, but 92% still trust human reviews

AI tools are increasingly popular among shoppers, but scepticism remains when asked to rely solely on AI during the final stages of a purchase journey.

Move and win roundup: Week of January 26, 2026

Lululemon, Omnicom Production, PRecious Communications, Red Rooster, Imagination, IMG, Databricks, Unilever, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

Meta rolls out ads on Threads globally, introduces new ad formats

We Are Social and Meltwater data show India as Threads’ biggest ad market globally, while Taiwan and Hong Kong lead reach among adults aged 18 and over.

The app that asks 'Are you dead?' sparks copycat concerns

The bleak-sounding app that has taken China by storm is a simple digital check-in tool for people living alone.

Mandy Wong named CEO of TBWA Singapore

Wong has spent over two decades at the shop and most recently led the Singapore office as president.​

Dyson shortlists three networks in global $500 million media review

IPG Mediabrands, now part of Omnicom Media, is the incumbent on the account.

Move and win roundup: Week of January 19, 2026

Levi's, Publicis, INVNT, Mastercard, Tata Communications, H/Advisors, Lobby Hours, FedEx, Guzman y Gomez, Digital Turbine, PIABO Communications, AKQA, Singtel, Cheil Indonesia, Sqreem Technologies, Taylors Wines, GO Communications, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

Philippines follows Indonesia, Malaysia to ban Grok over AI deepfakes

X’s pledge to limit access to Grok will not affect the Philippine government’s decision to block the chatbot, according to the acting head of the country’s cybercrime centre.

Apple Music and Bad Bunny release new trailer for Super Bowl LX halftime show

The hotly anticipated performance promises to have the world dancing—wherever they are.

OpenAI announces plans for ads in ChatGPT

The landmark move has been confirmed as the company claims users will be able to turn off or dismiss individual adverts.

Omnicom finalises Hong Kong leadership restructure after IPG acquisition

BBDO will be relaunched in Hong Kong, with former DDB chief Andreas Krasser appointed chief executive of Omnicom Advertising Hong Kong.