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Stc group picks Rotana Media Services to advance digital ads in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s stc group has selected media sales powerhouse Rotana Media Services (RMS) as its exclusive advertising partner for its premium streaming platform, stc tv. Through this partnership, the group’s wide base of KSA customers, businesses,...

Girl group XG named new Coca-Cola advertising model
Published: 04 Jun. 2025, 15:33 Girl group XG is the new advertising model for Coca-Cola Japan [XGALX] Girl group XG is the new advertising model for Coca-Cola Japan, agency XGALX said Wednesday. The group is set to perform at the brand’s upcoming...
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AMC Theatres to run even more ads before movies play after holding out for years
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. has agreed to run more advertising in its theaters, ending its yearslong opposition to commercials that come right before each movie. AMC, America's largest cinema chain, is finally saying yes to ads before films...
Meta Stock Hits Three-Month High After AI Ad Automation Report; Advertising Stocks Fall

Omnicom’s Ecommerce Practice Flywheel Partners With Uber Advertising For New Retail Media Play
Omnicom’s dedicated ecommerce practice, Flywheel Australia has partnered with Uber Advertising via an API integration with Criteo – the commerce media company, to provide FMCG brands with a unique opportunity to drive more targeted reach and sales...

NFIB launches ads highlighting Rep. Gabe Evans’ support for small business tax benefits
Daniel J. Block NFIB/Colorado Leadership Council | Official WebsiteDaniel J. Block NFIB/Colorado Leadership Council | Official Website The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced a new series of digital advertisements that...

Flywheel Australia partners with Uber Advertising to unlock targeted retail media at scale
Omnicom’s Flywheel Australia has teamed up with Uber Advertising to provide FMCG brands with a unique opportunity to drive more targeted reach and sales via the Uber Advertising network. The announcement: Omnicom’s dedicated ecommerce practice,...

Regulator Injects New Rules On Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedure Ads
As weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro in Australia and Ozempic in the US have entered the mainstream potential normalisation of unrealistic beauty standards is worrying many experts. In response, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation...

As Roblox shatters player records, brands want to know: How can it prove players are seeing their ads?
Roblox is reaching new heights as a platform. Grow a Garden, one of the ~40 million games and experiences published on its platform, just hit nearly 12 million concurrent players, shattering records from games like PUB:G and nearly toppling...

Ultimate Web Designs Becomes Official Google Partners –Trusted Nationwide For Results-Driven Google Ads And SEO Services
Ultimate Web Designs is now officially recognised as a Google Partner, cementing our position as one of the best Google Ads agencies in New Zealand. From Auckland to Invercargill, our certified team helps Kiwi businesses grow online with strategic...

Ads Without Authors: How Automation Dismantles Holding Companies—and Culture
AI-Optimized Advertising, Human Authorship Erased: The Cost of Automationgetty Platforms like Meta, X, Google, and Amazon aren’t just automating ads—they’re bypassing the agencies that built the industry. In the race to own the feed with...

Shelly Palmer - Meta bets big on AI-generated ads
It sounds efficient, but not everyone’s convinced. Meta has a goal: input a product image, define a budget, then let AI do the rest – generate copy, create images and video, deploy the ads, target the audience and even recommend spend. This is...

ARCON to crackdown on AI-generated fake Ads
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has issued a stern warning to marketers, content creators, and social media influencers amid an alarming rise in fraudulent, AI-generated advertisements circulating across digital platforms....

Flywheel, Uber Advertising and Criteo launch retail media partnership
Uber’s advertising network claims reach across 10 million Australians annually. Flywheel Australia, the ecommerce arm of Omnicom, has partnered with Uber Advertising and Criteo through an API integration aimed at helping FMCG brands run targeted...

ANALYSIS: Advertising market cuts through the turbulence
The second half of 2025, with a cautious view of the near future, is shaping up as a stronger ride for the advertising market in Australia. Strip away the impact of the federal election, add in forward pacings on media agency bookings, plus a slow...

Gov’t moves forward with advertising law amendments
The government is drafting amendments to the advertising bill, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) said in a reply to lawmaker Ho Ion Sang’s enquiry. The bureau has consulted relevant departments and will consider practices...

Automotive Advertising That Performs: Bedford Uses Speed, Creativity, and Data to Help Dealers Thrive Under Pressure
New vehicle prices have increased by over 27% since 2019, according to Edmunds. As affordability declines and tariffs intensify pressure on supply chains, dealerships are rethinking how they protect margins and build customer loyalty. Automotive...

Unfettered gambling ads slug young Aussies hard
Free-to-air TV shows more than a million gambling ads a year – and this is not to mention the online torrent. If 85 per cent of 12-17 year olds have seen a gambling ad on TV in the past month, is it any wonder that young people talk about betting...

Japan advances bill to ban online casino operations and advertising
Japan is moving to tighten legal boundaries around online gambling, as lawmakers advance a bill aimed at banning the operation and promotion of online casino sites. The House of Representatives passed the measure on Tuesday with support from the...