Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(697x300:699x302)/samuel-asamoah-stvv-photo-shoot-sint-truiden-101025-2b94a73b77434128a16379e7e5fc7c48.jpg)
Soccer Star at Risk of 'High-Level Paraplegia' After Colliding with LED Advertising Board and Breaking Neck By Becca Longmire
NEED TO KNOW Togolese soccer star, Samuel Asamoah, is at risk of paraplegia after breaking his neck during a mid-game collision with an advertising board in China. Midfielder Asamoah, 31, collided headfirst with an LED advertising panel and...

Naples attorney files federal lawsuit against Meta over deceptive ads
A local attorney is taking on Meta. On Oct. 7, Naples attorney Tom Grady, with GradyLaw, filed a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms, including its affiliates Instagram and WhatsApp, over "Chinese stock scams." He seeks class-action status. The...

Letter: ICE TV ads are political messages not informational
Last week, three vehicles from ICE were seen cruising down Rantoul Street in Beverly. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmx7 E9:D =62G6D 2 325 E2DE6 :? J@FC >@FE9 2D :E...

Trump Watches: Donald Trump Promotes His ‘Fight, Fight, Fight’ Watch Collection in New Newsmax Ads, Check Prices (Video)
US President Donald Trump is promoting his new “Fight, Fight, Fight” line of wrist watches. The ad for Donald Trump's “TRUMP 45-47” watches dropped on Newsmax, with the US President himself appearing in it. “Hello, everyone, it’s President Donald...

Advertising Week New York Returns
Advertising Week New York returned to the city that never sleeps from October 6 to 8. Taking place at THE PENN DISTRICT (100 W. 33rd Street), this year’s lineup featured industry heavy hitters Kevin Bacon, Marlo Thomas, Omarion, Jaleel White, and...

California passes law banning overly loud streaming ads
California has passed a new law aimed at stopping commercial advertisements from increasing the volume on streaming platforms. The new law will impact platforms like Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video and more. The law says commercials cannot...

Fianna Fáil spent over €14,000 on Facebook and Instagram ads for Jim Gavin campaign
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys each spent around €18,000 on Meta ads Fianna Fáil spent over €14,000 on social media ads for Jim Gavin's campaign before he withdrew. Today at 06:30 Fianna Fáil spent more than €14,000 on social media...
.jpg&h=630&w=1200&q=75&v=20250320&c=1)
Amex Ads is the latest player in commerce media
American Express announced its ad network, Amex Ads, Monday morning to coincide with the start of Advertising Week. The new platform is poised to help brands reach consumers with contextual ads in high-intent moments using the first-party data...

Fianna Fáil spent over €14,000 on social media ads for Jim Gavin's campaign before he withdrew.

ADF targets popular games like FIFA to recruit young Australians with shiny ads
The military is targeting young people with an interest in video games. And it appears to be working. An ADF ad seen on LADbible (Image: Supplied) If you’ve watched content creators playing video games live on the platform Twitch, you might have...

Celebrate Thailand’s festive season with Pattaya Mail’s trusted advertising support
Celebrating Thailand’s vibrant festivals and events — featured in Pattaya Mail’s What’s On section, connecting your celebrations with readers near and far. PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand’s festive season unfolds from October through November, the...

‘It’s Trump Time!’ President Launches Ads to Sell His New Collection of Watches
Just in time for the holidays, President Donald Trump is promoting his new “Fight, Fight, Fight” line of wrist watches. Newsmax is running ads showcasing the watches with “TRUMP 45-47” and his distinctive signature emblazoned on the face. “Hello,...

Premier League Gambling Ads Nearly Triple Since 2023 Despite Industry Pledges
The University of Bristol has released a new study showing that gambling ads reached near-record levels during the opening weekend of the 2025-2026 Premier League season, flouting the very standards the industry set for itself. The authors say the...

With celebrities saying no to condom ads, Manforce creates AI ambassador Myra Kapoor
Ten years ago, Sunny Leone made a notable impact as the face of Manforce Condoms, spearheading campaigns that defied conventional norms at a time when condom advertisements often encountered discomfort and censorship. Her decision to front a brand...

Are there fewer political ads in Maine this year?
POLITICAL REPORTER JACKIE MUNDRY TELLS US HOW THIS COULD IMPACT VOTERS. ADVERTISING LIKE THESE QUESTION ONE SIGNS HAVE STARTED TO POP UP AROUND THE STATE. BUT WE ASKED PEOPLE IN PORTLAND TODAY IF THEY KNOW WHAT'S ON THE NOVEMBER 2025 BALLOT. AS...

Gov. Newsom Signs California Law Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2025 — California is turning down the volume on streaming ads. The state will require streaming services to keep commercials at the same volume as their programs under a law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). It will be...

Perplexity Pauses New Advertising Deals to Reassess Ambitions
Perplexity has paused accepting new advertisers as it rethinks how ads fit into its AI search experience, signaling a change in its monetization push. At Advertising Week in New York City, Jessica Chan, head of publisher partnerships at...

Newsom signs California bill targeting loud streaming ads into law
Trump runs ads for his ‘Fight, Fight, Fight’ watch collection regularly on Newsmax
Commercials for Donald Trump’s “Fight, Fight, Fight” watch collection are now running regularly on the Newsmax channel. “Hello everyone it’s President Donald J Trump and it’s Trump time,” the president says in one of the latest ads on the...

Oklahoma and Texas ADs hopeful Cotton Bowl upgrades will improve Red River fan experience
Saturday will mark the 121st time Texas and Oklahoma have met in football and the 93rd straight year they’ve played in Fair Park, but in one respect it will be a fresh start. It will be the first time Longhorns and Sooners fans get to experience...