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Trump vs. late-night: Why the joke’s no longer funny

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This week's abrupt cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel is a defining moment that underscores the vital role advertisers play in supporting the media that allows comedians to make jokes at politicians' expense.

Trump teases US-China TikTok deal

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TikTok will avoid going dark nationwide on Wednesday, and buyer plans are set to be finalised on Friday.

100 days in, how are Trump’s tariffs reshaping marketing in Asia?

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SOUNDING BOARD: As the ongoing US tariffs fuel uncertainty across global trade and regional growth, Campaign asks brand and agency leaders across Asia about how they're rethinking priorities and preparing for a more volatile future.

As US slams door, can the rest of the world offer Chinese ecommerce a lifeline?

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Or is this just another dead end? The party seems to be over, writes Ian Whittaker, as Chinese ecommerce giants scramble amid the US crackdown.

How the tariff war could strengthen Apple's ties with India

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India could produce up to 25% of iPhones this year as Apple shifts production to counter escalating tariffs.

Trump postpones TikTok ban for another 75 days

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Plus, a handy cheat sheet overview of who is reportedly kicking the tires on TikTok.

‘Marketers will need to be flexible’: What Trump’s tariff war means to the advertising industry

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An increase in prices for consumers can lead to damaged brand reputations and cutting budgets, which means marketers will need to learn to adapt in the shifting economic landscape.

Trump cuts funding to Radio Free Asia and global independent broadcasters, raising concerns over press freedom

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The funding freeze on international broadcasters has put key media organisations in limbo, threatening press freedom worldwide and jeopardising the future of independent journalism in regions dominated by state-controlled narratives.

More pocketbook, less politics: How C-suites should talk about tariffs

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Whether tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are on, off or somewhere in between, there are ways executives can address them without inviting political blowback.

Asian advertising braces for a trade war that may never come

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No trade war? That's the good news. The bad news? China's economic struggles could still stifle Asian advertising growth, impacting sectors like luxury goods and automobiles, says analyst Ian Whittaker.

Davos elites bullish on future of business

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There was a sense of guarded optimism in the air at the latest World Economic Forum. But CEOs want their CCOs to step up and deliver on their greater accountability.

Following Trump's lead is a mistake. It's time for agencies to focus on climate

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Just like you wouldn’t plan a picnic without considering the weather; agencies that try to plan for the future without considering climate change are risking disaster, says Clean Creatives' Duncan Meisel.

Trump signs order to delay TikTok ban for 75 days

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With the new US president asking for a 50% stake in TikTok, advertisers should be cautious of the evolving landscape and not put their ‘eggs into one social basket’.

Advertisers, it’s time to face facts. Because truth matters

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Tech companies doing away with fact checkers is further proof of why advertisers must support journalism.

The great corporate pretence is finally over

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From Meta's masculinity pivot to the mass corporate retreat from DEI, flexibility, and parity commitments, 2025 is exposing the friction between corporate values and valuations, revealing what happens when trust is deemed to have outlived its market worth.