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14 hours ago

Cannes Lions responds to criticism regarding inaccessible stage

Dom Hyams, global client director at Purple Goat Agency, was unable to access the stage via the usual route.

1 day ago

Move and win roundup: Week of June 30, 2025

LATEST: Cognitive AI taps Rohan Lightfoot to lead its Singapore office and Special hires Tash Johnson as national head of production. More to come, follow for updates.

1 day ago

Cannes Lions 2025 rocked by multiple controversies over AI, authenticity, and licensing

A week after the festival closed, São Paulo-based DM9, part of the DDB network, withdrew three award-winning campaigns. Meanwhile, LePub’s New Balance case is under fire for unverifiable claims, and a Budweiser campaign by Africa Creative is facing criticism for skirting music licensing rules.

1 day ago

Chaka Sobhani and Tara Ford to co-chair Campaign Big Awards

The standard entry deadline is Thursday, July 10.

1 day ago

DM9’s creative chief steps down in wake of Cannes backlash

Icaro Doria helped relaunch the agency in 2022.

4 days ago

Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner faces scrutiny over alleged AI-doctored case study

DM9, part of the DDB network, faces fallout over its Grand Prix-winning campaign for Consul Appliances, with Chief Creative Officer Icaro Doria stepping down after allegations of AI manipulation and unauthorised footage usage.

4 days ago

Cannes Lions faces calls to step up action on sexual harassment

Women sought refuge in the Empower Café when the Cannes Lions safe zones were not open.

4 days ago

WPP Media appoints first global client presidents since rebrand

Caroline Foster Kenny and Stephanie Prager are the new global client presidents.

4 days ago

Edelman makes senior leadership cuts amid ongoing restructuring

The PR giant has made senior leadership cuts in Australia, including three key executives, as part of ongoing efforts to future-proof the business.

4 days ago

Agency Report Card 2024: Wavemaker

It was a year of disruption for Wavemaker APAC as network-level leadership instability, China reckonings, and client losses weighed on performance—but momentum in India, Indonesia and AI-driven innovation signal potential for recovery.

4 days ago

Grey Japan appoints Wieden talent as new managing director

Kimihiro Takano steps in as Grey Japan's MD on July 1, 2025; CEO Masahiko Okazaki transitions to a new role at parent company WPP.

Jun 26, 2025

Agency Report Cards 2024: We grade 25 APAC networks

The grades are in for Campaign Asia's 22nd annual evaluation of APAC agency networks. Subscribe to read our detailed analyses.

Jun 26, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: VML

Working through a complex merger in 2024, VML remained steady and stable. Now it's time to show the world how it can flex its scale to creative benefit for all to see.

Jun 26, 2025

Inside the first global benchmark for AI creativity in advertising

As AI tools become increasingly essential in creative workflows, an independent initiative backed by Springboards has launched the first benchmark to measure the true creative instincts of large language models.

Jun 25, 2025

Japan FTC hits Dentsu, others with 3.3 billion yen penalty over Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging

Citing violations of the Antimonopoly Act, Japan's Fair Trade Commission fined Dentsu and six other firms ¥3.3 billion (US$22.8 mil) for bid-rigging tied to the Tokyo Olympics. Dentsu is contesting the 'discrepancies'.

Jun 25, 2025

From loud and proud to lost and quiet? The 'confused adolescence' of Pride 2025

As rainbow logos vanish and corporate sponsorships dwindle, Pride 2025 reveals a new era of caution and introspection for brands navigating political pressure and demands for authenticity.

Jun 24, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: TBWA

With bold campaigns, record-breaking new business wins, and a near-perfect client retention rate, the agency proved it could lead from the front. Yet, challenges in China and the pressures of rapid growth loom large—testing whether its ‘disruption’ can stand the test of time.

Jun 24, 2025

Omnicom’s $13.5 billion Interpublic deal approved by FTC with restrictions on ad boycotts

The US Federal Trade Commission approved Omnicom’s $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic, with restrictions against coordinating ad spending based on political or ideological content.

Jun 24, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: UM

UM secured global accounts and strong results in Southeast Asia. But with key leadership exits and mounting competitive pressure, can it consolidate its strengths in a shifting industry landscape?

Jun 23, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: Publicis Media

Publicis Media came in swinging in 2024—snagging big-name clients, racking up awards and riding a wave of regional growth. But with rivals regrouping and the AI race tightening, the fight for APAC dominance is far from over.