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TikTok has denied a Reuters report claiming it's building a standalone U.S. app with a separate algorithm. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Marketing
Which VAT Schemes Do Most Peterborough Businesses Get Wrong? Top 6 Common Mistakes Explained
VAT can be confusing for many business owners, especially if youre not sure which scheme is right for your company. With different rules, paperwork, and calculations, its not surprising that mistakes often happen when dealing with VAT. Most businesses in Peterborough struggle with choosing and manag... (Tegnap | marketingblog)
Digitally Speaking Podcast
Discussing the digital topics that matter. Its smart, conversational, and never quite the same twice. Perfect for curious minds who want insights, ideas, and a fresh way to keep up with the digital world. (Tegnap | Nsdesign)
Run An Ecommerce SEO Audit in 4 Stages [+ Free Workbook]
Learn how to run a complete ecommerce SEO audit to uncover issues, boost rankings, and drive sales plus get a free audit workbook. (Tegnap | Backlinko)
Is Your SEO Strategy Built for the AI Era? [Webinar]
Join us as we walk you through early best practices, from re-examining your page structure to understanding how crawlers still influence visibility. Learn how to evolve your SEO approach and content planning to thrive in a world where AI now plays a central role in search. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
The 8 Best Investing and Trading Apps for 2025: Your Guide to Smarter
In today's fast-paced world, managing your investments is more convenient than ever. Thanks to mobile apps, you can track your portfolio, make trades, and invest in assets from the palm of your hand. But with so many apps available, how do you find the best ones that will help you? Whether you're a ... (Tegnap | marketingblog)
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 10, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today... (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Kevin Indig: SEO Has Changed Forever. What Marketers Need To Know Now
In this episode, Kevin Indig unpacks how AI Overviews impact search, brand trust, and what marketers need to prioritize now. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Müller ad puts single item on the menu in Declan Rice-fronted café
VCCP Blue created the campaign. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Social media
YouTube Updates Trending Content Displays to Keep Users Watching for Longer
YouTube's getting rid of its in-stream trending lists. (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
xAI Launches Grok 4 Model, Which Has Achieved New Industry Benchmarks
xAIs latest model could be a big step up in AI development. (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
TikTok Refutes Reports That its Developing a Separate US Version of the App
TikTok has said that the reports are "factually inaccurate." (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
Instagram Marketing: How to Form Your Strategy in 2025
Learn the fundamentals and advanced principles of Instagram marketing with examples, expert tips, and timely best practices. (Tegnap | buffer.com)
You Are Generating Countless Ad Variations
Unlike the old days, you are now creating countless variations of your ads. That matters regarding your role as an advertiser... (Tegnap | Jon Loomer)
AI
Senate decides free rein for AI companies isn't such a good thing
: Trump's budget bill moves back to the House with some mods (00:19 | register)
AWS doubles down on infrastructure as strategy in the AI race with SageMaker upgrades
AWS upgraded its SageMaker platform to offer more observability and streamlined functions to make AI model inference and training easier. (Tegnap | venturebeat)
Google Adds Still Image Animation to its AI Creation Suite
Another generative AI creation option within Google's evolving tools. (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
Microsoft Copilot joins ChatGPT at the feet of the mighty Atari 2600 Video Chess
: Copilot's confidence was... misplaced (Tegnap | register)
EU tries to explain how to do AI without breaking the law
: A new code aims to make it easy to figure out (Tegnap | register)
People have empathy with AI as long as they think it's human
: Study finds emotional support from chatbots is more readily accepted if participants don't know it's an AI (Tegnap | register)
Folks arent buying the PCs that US vendors stockpiled to dodge tariffs
World War Fee: Plus: Consumers respond to imminent Win 10 cutoff date with collective 'Meh' (Tegnap | register)
Game, set, botch: AI umpiring at Wimbledon goes long
: Line-judging tech flubs crucial point, leaving players and fans seeing red (Tegnap | register)
Firebase Studio's new Agent Mode wants to code so you don't have to
: Gemini CLI integration is nice, but there's little polish in building apps from prompts (Tegnap | register)
Marketing
Review of the Week: Adidas, Burberry and... Lidl tap into Oasis fever
Adidas released 'Original forever' by Johannes Leonardo, Burberry created 'Festival' in-house, while Lidl worked with The Romans. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Spotify OOH campaign features Oasis fan portraits along band's tour route
Campaign shot by Kevin Cummins, known for his photographs of the band. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Instagram Marketing in 2025: The Complete Guide to Form Your Strategy (+ Best Practices)
This article teaches how you can form an Instagram marketing strategy and contains some handy, replicable tips that successful creators and businesses on the platform follow. (Tegnap | buffer.com)
Google June 2025 Core Update Leading To Some Partial HCU Recoveries
It has now been ten days since the Google June 2025 core update began rolling out. It will probably take another ten or so days to finish rolling out, but we are seeing signs that some sites affected by previous core updates and helpful content updates are experiencing partial recoveries with this l... (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google Search Console Performance Report Average Position Bug?
Google Search Console may have a weird glitch in the performance report average position data. For some reason, many are seeing huge declines in average position in the chart but when they look at their rankings in Google Search, everything seems normal. (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google Search Ads People Also Consider Carousel Format
In February, we covered the new Google Ads "people also consider" ad format for sponsored search results. Then, on mobile, it was in a list format. Now, Google is testing a swipable carousel format for these people also consider ads. (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Adam & Eve/DDB hires Calling co-founder Rani Patel
Patel joins as the shops first brand and business partner. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Google Business Profiles Drops Utility Bill As Evidence For Appeal
Google has removed from the Google Business Profiles help documentation the ability to use a utility bill as evidence for submitting an appeal. I am not sure why it was removed, maybe it was too easy to spoof by finding a copy online and editing it? (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google AI Mode Comes To Circle to Search and Lens
Google announced yesterday that AI Mode now works with Circle to Search and Google Lens. Google's Rajan Patel wrote on X, "Today, we're taking your visual searches to the next level with two new capabilities." (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
4 best CRMs for consulting businesses in 2025
Discover the 4 best CRM software solutions for consulting businesses in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and real results from HubSpot and more. (Tegnap | hubspot)
4 best CRMs for manufacturing businesses in 2025
Discover the best CRM software for manufacturing companies. Compare CRMs, pricing, features plus see how HubSpot helps manufacturing businesses grow faster. (Tegnap | hubspot)
5 best CRMs for ecommerce businesses in 2025
Discover the best CRM software for ecommerce companies. Compare CRMs, pricing, features and see how HubSpot helps ecommerce businesses grow faster in 2025. (Tegnap | hubspot)
5 best CRMs for finance companies in 2025
Discover the best CRM software for finance companies. To help choose, compare HubSpot and competing CRMs with pricing, features, and real success stories. (Tegnap | hubspot)
Sky Betting and Gaming team triumphs in Mail Metro Media Cup 2025
Football tournament is in its second year, in partnership with Campaign. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Jeweller Warren James picks The Specialist Works for offline media
High-street jewellers appoints agency without a formal pitch. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Melissa Robertson and Steve Howell depart as Dark Horses integrates into TBWA
The sports creative agency is also expanding globally under the TBWA network. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
ITV and Disney to stream each other's content
ITVX and Disney+ will cross-promote shows and movies (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Googles Quality Rankings May Rely On These Content Signals
The key to Google's quality and trustworthiness rankings may depend on these seven core content-related factors. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
GreenGeeks plants 50K trees to reduce the impact of data centres
GreenGeeks has planted 50,000 trees to ease the environmental impact of the data centres required for running websites. (Tegnap | marketingtechnews)
WPP recruits Microsoft exec Cindy Rose to replace Mark Read as CEO
Rose is already a WPP non-executive director on the group's board. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Movers and Shakers: WPP, McCann, Lucky Generals, IPG, Stagwell, Oliver, David Lloyd, Bauer and more
Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
Transport for London set to reappoint VCCP as creative agency
The appointment follows a statutory review. (Tegnap | campaignlive)
How Enterprise Search And AI Intelligence Reveal Market Pulse
Understanding the market pulse requires a fundamental shift from traditional search intelligence to AI-powered discovery insights. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Payment Processor Startup Finix Announces WooCommerce Plugin
Finix has launched a WooCommerce plugin that enables fast and flexible payments for ecommerce merchants. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
Yoast SEO Functionality Is Now Available Within Google Docs
Yoast SEO launches Google Docs add-on to provide SEO and readability feedback at the moment of content creation. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
WPP's 'pretty grim' profit warning: stock market analysts react
Analysts assessed whether further downgrades will be a broader industry issue. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X
Yaccarino wrote on X that she will cheer on the companys remaining team as they continue to change the world. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Stop Paying the Google Ads Tax Without Realizing It [Webinar]
Join us for a data-backed session where we break down how to detect, diagnose, and eliminate unnecessary branded ad spend. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
Internet Marketing Ninjas Acquired By Previsible
Previsible has acquired the legendary Internet Marketing Ninjas. Both companies will continue to operate as separate brands. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
5 best CRMs for private equity businesses in 2025
Discover the best CRM software for private equity companies. Compare CRMs, pricing, features plus see how HubSpot helps private equity businesses grow faster. (Sze. | hubspot)
7 best CRM software for government agencies
Need a CRM for your government agency? Compare the top CRMs for government agencies and learn why HubSpot leads with free plans and valuable tools. (Sze. | hubspot)
7 best CRM software for staffing agencies
Find the best CRM for staffing. Compare HubSpot, Bullhorn, and 5 other top solutions with pricing, features, and real case studies. (Sze. | hubspot)
7 best CRMs for event management businesses
Discover the 7 best CRMs for event management and learn how HubSpot can streamline your event planning business. (Sze. | hubspot)
NatWest whittles down creative and media shortlist to two
The review launched in February this year. (Sze. | campaignlive)
YouTube Clarifies Monetization Update: Targeting Spam, Not Reaction Channels
YouTube says its July 15 monetization update wont specifically target reaction or clips channels, but warns enforcement will increase for repetitive or spam-like content. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
Aislinn O'Connor departs Three
Maria Koutsoudakis takes over as VodafoneThree's chief brand officer. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Gosh! encourages workers to take breaks with lunch club
Capture Communications created the pop-up. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Origin begins rollout to advertisers
Sky has been confirmed as one of the platforms first advertisers (Sze. | campaignlive)
Stop Retrofitting. Start Commissioning: The New Role Of SEO In The Age Of AI
Learn why the SEO role must evolve from building inspector to commissioning authority in an AI-first search ecosystem. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
Google: Order Of Disavow Link File Does Not Matter
Google's John Mueller said the order of the URLs or sites you list in your disavow link file does not matter. He added that the file is not processed in real time, it is crawled and then taken into account as Google crawls the web. (Sze. | searchengineroundtable)
Virgin Atlantic lands on creator agency
The airline made the appointment after a three-way pitch. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Guide Dogs picks agency to support Forward, together strategy
The appointed agency has been handed the remit of making audiences more aware of what the charity does beyind its provision of assistance dogs. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Be Careful With Google When Publishing AI Content
A recent study from Ahrefs said that AI-generated content does not hurt your Google rankings. And while the study really shows this to be true, there are plenty of sites that overdid it with AI-generated content and saw their Google rankings massively decline in the long run. (Sze. | searchengineroundtable)
Creatives protest against LGBTQ+ pullback with Today is Gay calendar plug in
Wieden & Kennedy Londons LGBTQIA+ group is pushing back against business' retreat from supporting queer communities. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Google Ads Defends Hidden Search Terms As Solely Privacy Driven
Ginny Marvin, Google's Ads Liaison, defended why so many search terms are hidden within the Google Ads advertiser console and reports. She said, "the threshold increase was solely privacy-driven." She added this was a question she asked when she was joining Google, suggesting it was important for he... (Sze. | searchengineroundtable)
Judging at Cannes Lions: Silly sells, challenging convention and more
Thoughts from a Creative Effectiveness jury member. (Sze. | campaignlive)
RPM becomes employee owned
All employees with more than a years service are now beneficiaries of the trust. (Sze. | campaignlive)
New Google Search Console Discussion Forum Search Appearance Filter
Google Search Console now gives you the ability to track the performance of your Discussion forums rich results within the Google search results. Google added a new search appearance filter for Discussion forums that you can select and filter on. (Sze. | searchengineroundtable)
Google Ads Generating Fewer Clicks? Why?
The folks at PPC Hero noted that Google Ads CPCs increasing and there is a decline in ad click volumes within Google Search. The question is why? More competition? Higher CPC prices? New bidding strategies? AI Overviews causing a drop in ad clicks? (Sze. | searchengineroundtable)
Channel 4 to introduce captions mandate on ads
Broadcaster moves to improve the accessibility of ads ahead of 2025 Diversity in Advertising Award. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Campaign Big Global Awards 2026 open for entries
This years awards include new categories for Creative Excellence. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Ladbrokes and Coral owner launches media review
The7stars is the incumbent on the account. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Beyond Keywords: Leveraging Technical SEO To Boost Crawl Efficiency And Visibility
Technical SEO isnt optional in 2025. Learn how to boost crawl efficiency, and future-proof your site for LLMs and AI-powered search. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
Stagwell launches centralised media team led by Matt Adams
The changes are part of the network's plan to "streamline operations," according to Mark Penn, chairman and chief executive. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Instagram Stories: The Complete Guide to Using Stories to Boost Engagement + Reach
Buffer is an intuitive social media management platform trusted by brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals to help drive social media results. (Sze. | buffer.com)
Google Explains Why Link Disavow Files Arent Processed Right Away
Google confirmed that submitting a disavow file won't trigger link reprocessing and that the order of the URLs and domains doesn't matter. (Sze. | searchenginejournal)
Ocado ads showcase relatable shopping lists inspired by everyday moments
The press and OOH campaign was created by Uncommon Creative Studio. (Sze. | campaignlive)
WPP issues shock profit warning as revenues now set to plunge up to 5%
Share price dives on unscheduled trading update. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Lipton Ice Tea ad announcing 'end of peach flavour' banned
The social media campaign for April Fool's Day launched on 18 March. (Sze. | campaignlive)
Human-Centered SEO: How To Succeed While Others Struggle With AI
The ability to interpret nuanced user signals and creatively respond to them is an SEO skill that AI cannot replace. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
Adlands New Year's resolution should be to revive its integrity at Cannes Lions
Something good could come out of the plethora of disputed Cannes Lions winners. (Kedd | campaignlive)
7 best CRMs for fitness businesses in 2025
Discover the best CRM software for fitness businesses in 2025. Compare CRMs like HubSpot with pricing and features to improve retention and operations. (Kedd | hubspot)
7 best CRMs for restaurant businesses in 2025
Repeat customers are essential to the success of any restaurant. Here are 7 top restaurant CRMs to help you turn first-time diners into loyal regulars. (Kedd | hubspot)
7 best CRMs for logistics businesses in 2025
Discover the best CRM software for logistics companies. Compare CRMs, pricing, featuresplus see how HubSpot helps logistics businesses grow faster. (Kedd | hubspot)
Google Adds Forum Rich Results Reporting In Search Console
Google Search Console now shows performance data for Discussion Forum rich results as a distinct search appearance. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
239% growth from... print mail?! Why you shouldn't sleep on direct mail.
Last year, 84% of marketers said direct mail is the highest ROI channel. So I found a direct mail expert who could explain why and how to make it work. (Kedd | hubspot)
How can you measure your customer experience?
Customer experience is no longer a soft metric or a feel-good business philosophyits one of the most critical drivers of growth, loyalty, and revenue. But while many companies claim to prioritize it, far fewer can actually answer the question: how can you measure your customer experience? If you can... (Kedd | marketingblog)
Rustlers surreal ad shows burger creating ballroom in woman's mouth
Droga5 London created the campaign. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Low-quality AI content: A legal marketers guide to navigating Googles warning signals
Earlier this year, Google updated its Search Quality Rater Guideline. Read this article to find out how to navigate Googles warning signals. (Kedd | marketingtechnews)
How brands can humanize their TikTok strategy through UGC
Learn how to build an authentic TikTok UGC strategy that drives engagement, builds community and increases long-term customer value. (Kedd | SmartInsights)
How You Can Track Brand Authority For AI Search
Discover why brand authority matters for AI search, how it's different from topical authority, and how to track it (with actual numbers). (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
New in Buffer: LinkedIn Profile Analytics
Buffer is an intuitive social media management platform trusted by brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals to help drive social media results. (Kedd | buffer.com)
Ask A PPC: How To Make Microsoft Advertising Profitable
Performance lagging in Microsoft Ads? Navah Hopkins covers whats going wrong, whats working, and how to get your account in shape. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
Google AI Mode Shows Different Sources For The Same Query
It seems that the links/citations you see in Google AI Mode can be very different when you search on desktop versus mobile. In fact, it seems like the sources can differ even if you try the same query on a different desktop browser. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Google Ads To Update Its Political Content Policy
Google will be updating its political content policy this month, if not already. Specifically, the content on the Google Ads Political content policy page and Election Ads verification page will be revised. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Google Ads Editor Version 2.10 Is Out With 20 New Features
Google has released the new version of Google Ads Editor, version 2.10. This version has over 20 new features, which is a lot of a version update for Google Ads. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Google AI Mode Follow Up Questions With Suggestions
Google AI Mode also has search suggestions in the follow-up section. After you ask Google AI Mode a question and scroll down to ask a follow-up, Google may show you follow-up search suggestions. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Human-Centered Marketing: Thought Leadership
Thought leadership often gets confused with expert content. Heres what it actually means and why it matters for building trust and influence. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
Google Search Rolls Out AI Mode In India Without Labs
A couple of weeks ago, Google rolled out AI Mode via Search Labs in India and now Google is fully rolling it out, without opting into it in Search Labs within India. AI Mode is now fully live in India and the US, without you opting into it in Search Labs. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Only 26% of young men see positive male role models in advertising, Channel 4 says
Research from Channel 4s Mirror on Masculinities also explored the confusion over modern masculinity and the growing 'gender empathy gap'. (Kedd | campaignlive)
How to go from marketer to CMO 5 tactics that actually catapulted my career progression
Dave Gerhardt shares how he moved up the ladder and into leadership. Here are the tactics he used along his journey. (Kedd | hubspot)
Philadelphia and New York Bakery enlist influencers to share bagel recipes
The campaign was created by Ogilvy UK. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Honda Motor Europe shortlists two agencies in creative review
Ingenuity+ is leading on the process. (Kedd | campaignlive)
WPP closes in on new CEO as some big names ruled out
Decision by board coming 'sooner than expected', sources suggest. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Mars and Paramount wins push Publicis Groupe past a billion billings in EMEA league
Meanwhile, Initiative moves up the agency rankings after winning account from Wavemaker. (Kedd | campaignlive)
RIP marginal gains: why its time to think bigger
For adland, the era of incrementality is over. Getting a bit better, a bit faster, now means falling behind. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Yankee Candle alights on Goodstuff for media account
Appointment follows competitive internal process. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Nick Lawson appointed chairman of i-media
The former global chief executive of EssenceMediacom will 'fuel the next stage' for out-of-home media owner. (Kedd | campaignlive)
How to Get More Followers on Pinterest in 2025: 11 Ways to Grow Your Audience
Buffer is an intuitive social media management platform trusted by brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals to help drive social media results. (Kedd | buffer.com)
Ahrefs Study Finds No Evidence Google Penalizes AI Content
A new Ahrefs study of 600,000 pages finds no correlation between AI content and Google rankings, easing concerns about algorithmic penalties. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
Tommy Smith exits McCann London
He became managing director in 2023. (Kedd | campaignlive)
How to Choose the Right Image Editor for Your Needs
Finding the right image editor can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the right tool can make editing faster and easier. From basic cropping to advanced effects, an image editor should match your style and needs. In this post, you'll learn some smar... (Kedd | marketingblog)
Video marketing hooks: Why human creativity still beats AI
Kaitlyn Pearce explains why Audio Network limits the use of AI for video marketing in favour of human creativity. (Kedd | marketingtechnews)
Brandtech appoints Angela Tangas as CSO and global CEO of Oliver
Angela Tangas was previously chief executive of Dentsu in the UK and Ireland. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Why did brands drop out of Pride Month this year?
The Campaign Podcast considers how the global DEI withdrawal has impacted brands' support for Pride, or whether the rollback began years ago. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Fosters picks Publicis London for UK creative account
Publicis London takes over from Adam & Eve/DDB. (Kedd | campaignlive)
Why Google Ads Fails B2B (And How to Fix It)
Unlock the potential of Google Ads for B2B marketing. Discover how to enhance lead quality and improve campaign performance. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
How To Calculate Cost Per Unit, Plus Tips To Reduce Costs
Cost per unit helps establish your businesss breakeven point. Pricing above breakeven means youre profitable; pricing below means youre selling at a loss.
(Tegnap | Shopify)
Google Business Profile Optimization: Improve Local Ranking
Learn how retailers turn online searchers into in-store shoppers with Google Business profile optimization.
(Tegnap | Shopify)
How To Deindex Webpages from Search Results
When you deindex a webpagefor example by using a noindex meta tagsearch engines remove it from the results surfaced to users.
(Tegnap | Shopify)
Inside Sales: 7 Strategies for Effective Inside Sales
Inside sales involves selling products or services remotely, and its common in the worlds of B2B and SaaS. A few strategies can lead to better inside sales.
(Tegnap | Shopify)
Eric Dolan Named Head of North America at Bolt Insight
Dolan brings 15 years of insight leadership experience to the maker of BoltChatAI.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Apple Exec Megan Imbres Is Pelotons New CMO
She succeeds Lauren Weinberg, who left in April amid a restructuring
(Tegnap | adweek)
Advertisers Struggle to Reach Diverse Consumers Amid Declining Representation on TV
A new Samba TV report found a 5% year-over-year decline in non-white talent in popular TV programming, dropping to 42% overall.
(Tegnap | adweek)
EXCLUSIVE: LePub Responds to Cannes Case Study Controversy With Disciplinary Action
LePub has taken disciplinary action after its Cannes Lions-winning case study was found to contain inaccuracies and lacked client approval, one of several scandals prompting the festival to introduce new integrity rules.
(Tegnap | adweek)
New Vs. Old: How Mamdani Won
Zohran Mamdani's win in the NYC mayoral primary set a new paradigm in political campaigning: niche, cool and not typically political.
(Tegnap | mediapost)
EXCLUSIVE: Warby Parker Hasnt Had a CMO For More Than a Year
After Lori Krauss quietly stepped down in April 2024, the brand didn't refill its CMO position
(Tegnap | adweek)
Up To Three-Year Ban For Future Cannes Lions Cheaters
The new rules follow Cannes Lions investigation into a Grand Prix winning campaign at this year's Festival of Creativity for appliance maker Consul by Brazilian agency DM9 (part of DDB). The submission was withdrawn and the award rescinded.
(Tegnap | mediapost)
My Expert Midwife highlights realities of pregnancy and parenthood in new platform
Direct to consumer firm My Expert Midwife has launched a new brand platform.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
Adam&EveDDB appoints first brand and business partner
Adam&EveDDB has named Rani Patel as its new brand and business partner, a new role created to target the strategic growth of its social offering.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
Essential Tips for Launching a New Business This Year Successfully
Discover essential tips for launching a new business this year successfully. From market research to funding strategies, our expert advice will guide you through every step of the process to ensure your venture thrives in today
(Tegnap | smallbiztrends)
Guide Dogs selects growth strategy partner
Not-for-profit Guide Dogs has named creative agency We Are Social as its new growth strategy partner to support its fundraising initiatives.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
How To Pay Yourself as a Business Owner in 2025
Consider the structure of your business and your future financial goals when determining how to pay yourself as a business owner.
(Tegnap | Shopify)
Why EA, SharkNinja, MSC, and Expensify Backed F1 The Movies Fictional Racing Team
ADWEEK asked the 4 brands why they backed a made-up F1 teamand how it fits their strategy
(Tegnap | adweek)
Startup Rembrand Buys Mirriads US Arm, Expanding AI Product Placement
In an unusual acquisition a younger AI company acquires a legacy firm, signaling broader shift in media landscape.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Snap Taps Reddit Exec Mary Ann Belliveau to Helm North America Ad Sales
Snap is building out its North America sales division with three new hires as it looks to expand its advertising business.
(Tegnap | adweek)
WCBS Moves Jessica Moore from Weekends to Weekdays
Shes worked at the station for nine years.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Hiltons Mark Weinstein on Democratizing Creativity Through AI
Plus, why being authentic in today's cultural landscape is more challenging than ever.
(Tegnap | adweek)
6 Things to Know About WPPs New CEO Cindy Rose
Rose brings decades of brand and tech experience to WPPs top job. Heres what we know about the exec so far.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Lucozade celebrates tradespeople in new work
Sports drink brand Lucozade has launched a custom set of trading cards celebrating tradesmen.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
Anti-Government Militia Claims it Vandalized Oklahoma Stations Radar
The group believes the military is using radars to alter the weather.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Arrivas Grand Central Rail relaunches summer campaign
Arriva's Grand Central Rail's latest campaign encourages consumers to take spontaneous trips to the capital.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
BETC Takes Luxury Network Maison Global
The move brings together offices in New York, Paris, and Shanghai.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Disaronno appoints new lead global agency
Disaronno has appointed creative agency 72andSunny Amsterdam to oversee its global brand-building efforts following a competitive pitch process.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
WPP names new CEO
Media Group WPP has named Cindy Rose as its new chief executive officer, taking over from the current CEO, Mark Read.
(Tegnap | marketingbeat)
Alternative Currencies Measure Up: Comscore, iSpot, and VideoAmp Pass JIC Audit
Comscore, iSpot, and VideoAmp get results from JIC audit.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Lost In Debuts Brooklyn Guide as It Crosses 7 Figures in Year One
The travel publisher will mark its upcoming Brooklyn release with an expanding creator network and growing advertising business
(Tegnap | adweek)
Targets Roundel Rolls Out New AI Ad-Buying Tool
The tool lets brands target Target shoppers on Google, Meta, Pinterest, and The Trade Desk.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Superman Takes Over Roku for Super Search Campaign
Rokus Superman campaign features several new and visible elements across the platform.
(Tegnap | adweek)
5 Startups Using AI Agents to Automate Ad Ops and Marketing Tasks
Still, investors are keeping an eye on whether these AI agents are able to deliver the same long-term value.
(Tegnap | adweek)
What a Near-Bankruptcy Taught These Founders About Growth and Grit
Jaz Fenton and Jamil Bhuya of Otherhalf Studio share lessons on design, resilience, and building businesses as partners in work and life.
(Tegnap | Shopify)
Media, Ogilvy Drove WPP's First Half Slide
The company's revised full-year organic revenue decline is now expected to be between 3% and 5%. The second quarter decline alone is between 5.5% and 6%.
(Tegnap | mediapost)
Premier League and Adobe Team Up for Personal Pitch to Soccer Fans
The deal gives football followers around the world access to creative tools, while the sport gets insight into fandoms and behaviors.
(Tegnap | adweek)
Omnicom Hit With Amended Complaint In Flywheel Trade Secrets Suit
Aiming to revive its claims against Omnicom Group, Compass Marketing filed an amended complaint against the ad agency holding company on Tuesday.
(Tegnap | mediapost)
Crafting an Effective CRM Strategy for Enhanced Customer Engagement
Discover how to develop a powerful CRM strategy that boosts customer engagement and drives business growth. Learn key components, best practices, and actionable tips to enhance your customer relationships effectively.
(Sze. | smallbiztrends)
Linda Yaccarino To Step Down As X CEO
Yaccarino announced her departure from X less than two years after becoming the company's chief executive. In a post on X, Yaccarino highlights her responsibilities at the company, including "protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App."
(Sze. | mediapost)
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Its been a bumpy road for the former NBCU executive.
(Sze. | adweek)
WPP headline operating profit to fall to £400 million to £425 million
Media group WPP has reported that it now expects a year-on-year headline operating profit margin of 50 to 175 after a more difficult than expected quarter two.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Coke Pops, Maruchan Cools: The Brands Winning and Losing Gen Z in 2025
Purchase consideration is up for Coca-Cola, but down for instant ramen noodles brand Maruchan.
(Sze. | adweek)
Got Anime? Why MilkPEP Turned to Crunchyroll to Sell Dairy to Gen Z
Campaign marks a bold pivot for the industry aimed at a younger, more diverse audience.
(Sze. | adweek)
NHS highlights power of blood donation
NHS Blood and Transplant has unveiled a new campaign aimed at increasing blood donations.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
IAB Adds Compliance Questionnaire, Evolving Regulations Cited
Updates made to the IAB Diligence Platform on Wednesday aim to help the digital ad industry comply with evolving privacy regulations.
(Sze. | mediapost)
Innovative Social Media Content Ideas for Small Business Success
Discover creative social media content ideas for small businesses that drive engagement and boost success. Explore innovative strategies to enhance your online presence and connect with your audience effectively.
(Sze. | smallbiztrends)
Ocado puts human stories at forefront with new campaign
Online supermarket Ocado has launched an "evocative" new campaign that centres on human stories.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Former Rapid City Anchor Given Suspended Sentence in Domestic Assault Case
He was accused of assaulting a woman at her home in Meade County.
(Sze. | adweek)
Pipers Crisps cheekily calls out Waitrose in guerilla OOH activation
Pipers Crisps has is taking on Waitrose with a cheeky snap out-of-home campaign that pokes fun at the grocery giant's flagship summer billboards.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Police Think They Caught Man Who Vandalized Oklahoma City Stations Weather Radar
The man targeted the sites security cameras, destroying all of them, but not before cameras captured clear images of his face.
(Sze. | adweek)
Samantha Mesa Returns to Des Moines as Anchor and Reporter for WHO
Mesa left the markets ABC affiliate WOI in May 2024 after working as the midday anchor for three years.
(Sze. | adweek)
Paramount+ AI-Powered Campaign Lets Fans Own Plots of Land From Favorite Shows
Paramount+ lets fans stake their claim over its IP.
(Sze. | adweek)
Bens Original rolls out global platform
Ben's Original has unveiled a global brand platform that encourages consumers to "embrace their originality".
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Monopoly Go! Parodies 90s Sitcoms in Latest Star-Studded Campaign
Will Ferrell as Mr. Monopoly stars with Jake Johnson and Sunita Mani in 90s sitcomesque ads for Monopoly Go! from indie agency Omelet.
(Sze. | adweek)
Effective Ways to Clean Your Computer for Optimal Performance
Discover effective ways to clean your computer for optimal performance. Learn how to clean your computer with essential tips and techniques that enhance speed, reduce clutter, and improve overall functionality.
(Sze. | smallbiztrends)
Rustlers celebrates its convenience and taste in surreal new ad
Rustlers is celebrating its role at the heart of "convenient meal moments" with a new integrated campaign running nationwide.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Roddas is go to choice for sweet treat accompaniments in first ever TV spot
Cornish clotted cream maker Rodda's aims to be the "ultimate sweet treat companion" in its first-ever TV campaign.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Liptons Rest in Peach stunt banned by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned two social media posts from Lipton Iced Tea.
(Sze. | marketingbeat)
Inspiring Podcast Logos: How To Design a Podcast Logo
If you run a podcast, a visually distinctive logo can catch your audiences attention, build brand awareness, and look great on a line of merch.
(Kedd | Shopify)
8 Brand Elements That Shape Your Brand Identity
Your key brand elements determine the look and feel of your brand and help you shape a cohesive brand personality.
(Kedd | Shopify)
Best AI Voice Generator for Every Situation
The best AI voice generators can help creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses create polished-sounding audio content to connect with their audiences.
(Kedd | Shopify)
Meta Updates Branded DMs On Messenger App
In an attempt to help brands engage and retain customers continuously through in-app messaging, Meta is launching an updated version of marketing messages on Messenger.
(Kedd | mediapost)
How To Create a Background Video With CSS and HTML
Learn how to add striking video backgrounds to your website using CSS and HTML, and see examples of websites doing it right.
(Kedd | Shopify)
Standing Up Straight? Digital OOH Scans Enable Posture Screening
106,642 free posture screenings resulted in a 46% increase in preventative spine check-ups for the advertiser, Croatia Polyclinics.
(Kedd | mediapost)
Sinclair Launches Fundraiser for Those Affected by Deadly Texas Floods
To further support the ongoing effort, Sinclair has deployed 10 journalists and additional resources from other markets to assist with comprehensive coverage across all platforms.
(Kedd | adweek)
How To Rank Higher on Google: A Complete Guide
Like many other search engines, Google uses a three-part process to rank web pages: page crawling, indexing, and ranking.
(Kedd | Shopify)
How To Craft a Market Development Strategy in 2025
Market development strategies can involve selling in new geographic areas, targeting different consumer demographics, or serving different use cases.
(Kedd | Shopify)
Nexstar Names Ben Dobson WPIX News Director
Dobson was the news director and station manager for Nexstar Media Groups Washington, D.C. properties, WDVM and WDCW.
(Kedd | adweek)
Profitable Welding Projects to Make Money and Boost Your Skills
Discover a variety of profitable welding projects to make money while honing your skills. From custom furniture to home décor, explore creative ideas that can enhance your craftsmanship and boost your income. Perfect for welders looking to turn their passion into profit!
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Philadelphia enlists influencers help to show off bagel and cream cheese recipes
Cream cheese brand Philadelphia has teamed up with bagel brand New York Bakery to unveil a retail-first integrated campaign.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
Take 5 Oil Change Puts Doug Zarkin in the Drivers Seat
He takes the helm as the brand's first CMO
(Kedd | adweek)
Discover Creative Side Hustle Ideas to Boost Your Income Today
Explore innovative side hustle ideas that can help you increase your income today. From freelancing to online businesses, discover creative ways to turn your passions into profit!
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Inside the NFLs Cultural Revolution With CMO Tim Ellis
Cultural leadership, inclusive storytelling, and brand reinvention on a global scale.
(Kedd | adweek)
Magnum relaunches music festival ticket giveaway
Magnum Ice Cream has relaunched its Pleasure Pass campaign for the third year, which awards fans with free VIP access tickets to music festivals.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
Trump Media Expands To Streaming Video: Bellwether For Tariffs? Media?
The new video streaming platform called Truth+ will be available on all major third-party distributors including Apple iTunes, Google Play, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV and Roku web platforms.
(Kedd | mediapost)
Dani Mariano Elevated to CEO of Razorfish U.S.
Josh Campo is exiting his role as CEO of Razorfish after leading the agency through its relaunch and repositioning under Publicis Groupe.
(Kedd | adweek)
Mattels Lisa McKnight on Transforming Legacy Brands Through Bold Storytelling
How the Barbie movies success changed everything for the toymaker.
(Kedd | adweek)
Ogilvy names new president of Ogilvy PR EMEA
Media group Ogilvy has named Nicola Dodd as president of Ogilvy PR EMEA, in addition to her current role as managing director of Ogilvy PR UK.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
KFC Canada Sets Latest Finger Lickin Good Ad in a Bridgerton-Era Ball
KFC Canada stages a Bridgerton-style bacchanalia for its latest finger lickin good campaign from indie AOR Courage.
(Kedd | adweek)
Cristina Rodda Returns to El Paso and Local TV
Rodda started her journalism career at KDBC in El Paso in 2004.
(Kedd | adweek)
KSAT Anchor Says Texas Residents Deserve Better After Press Conference About Deadly Flooding
KSAT anchor Stephania Jimenez told viewers that in a news conference that lasted 35 minute, details werent shared until the last 10 minutes of the conference.
(Kedd | adweek)
WATCH: Jack Whitehalls parents star in new Specsavers stunt
Optician Specsavers has unveiled a new campaign showcasing the impact hearing loss can have on relationships.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
Essential Guide to Choosing the Best Screen Capture Software for Your Needs
Discover the ultimate tips and insights in our Essential Guide to Choosing the Best Screen Capture Software for Your Needs. Learn how to select the perfect screen capture software that fits your requirements, enhances productivity, and captures high-quality images and videos effortlessly.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Coca-Cola and Merlin team up to relaunch sustainability initiative
Coca-Cola and Merlin have partnered up to make sustainability more rewarding for families.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
Optimum Nutrition and McLaren unveil Golden Scoop promotion
Sports nutrition brand Optimum Nutrition has unveiled an on-pack promotion in collaboration with the McLaren Formula One team.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
Transform Your Workspace with Modern LED Office Lighting Solutions
Discover how to enhance your productivity and ambiance with modern LED office lighting solutions. Explore innovative designs and energy-efficient options to transform your workspace into a brighter, more inspiring environment.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
What the extended Amazon Prime Day means for marketers
First held in July 2015, Amazon Prime Day has become an annual fixture for shoppers looking for an online bargain.
(Kedd | marketingbeat)
Too Late to Start? Not for the Founder of This $1 Billion Brand
HexClad CEO Danny Winer shares how he built a $1 billion brand with smart innovation, team culture, and a late-in-life leap into entrepreneurship.
(Kedd | Shopify)
Enhancing Productivity with Smart Lockers for Office Workers
Discover how smart lockers for office workers can boost productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance organization in the workplace. Explore the benefits and innovative solutions that smart lockers bring to modern offices.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
How to Start a Bakery: Essential Steps for Aspiring Bakers
Discover the essential steps for aspiring bakers in our comprehensive guide on how to start a bakery. From crafting your business plan to perfecting your recipes, learn everything you need to launch your dream bakery successfully!
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
20+ high-converting fashion affiliate programs for creators
Discover the top affiliate programs for fashion creators in 2025featuring commission rates, perks, and how to start monetizing your style with ease.
(Sze. | later)
Personal Branding is Everything: Interview with Archer Wolfe
Archer Wolfe interview with Social Media Explorer on personal branding
(Sze. | socialmediaexplorer)
How much does YouTube pay per view in 2025?
How much does YouTube pay per view? Yes, YouTube pays but that doesn't mean a million views will make you rich. We'll explain
(Kedd | hootsuite)
Social commerce: The ultimate guide to selling on social media
Social commerce is what happens when savvy marketers take the best of eCommerce and combine it with social media.
(Kedd | hootsuite)
Policy Lag on Pot: How State Laws Struggle to Keep Up With Cannabis-Impaired Driving
As cannabis legalization outpaces policy reform across the U.S., road safety experts and lawmakers face...
(Kedd | socialmediaexplorer)
No More Six Ad Limit Per Ad Set
I've long referred advertisers to a quote from Meta about the number of ads to run in an ad set. That quote about six ads no longer exists...
(Kedd | Jon Loomer)
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