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UK advertisers signal strategic shifts in 2026 media budgets
The findings show confidence returning to the market, with most respondents preparing to increase their budgets and prioritise long-term brand growth.
Adobe to acquire Semrush in $1.9 billion deal
The deal positions Semrush’s brand visibility and optimization capabilities at the centre of Adobe’s efforts to support marketers navigating shifting discovery behaviours in an AI-driven landscape.
UTA to lead product placement for Parmigiano Reggiano
United Talent Agency has signed the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, becoming the product placement agency for the body that represents all producers of the Italian cheese.
Smart TV home screen emerges as prime attention driver in CTV
As streaming reshaped viewing habits, the long-valued first in break position has shifted to what LG Ad Solutions identifies as the first on screen moment.
Royal Ontario Museum selects Courage as creative partner
The appointment follows a competitive review and covers brand strategy, creative platform development, and integrated campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
Monks Tech and Hydrolix partner on real-time media monitoring
Monks Technology Services has formed a strategic partnership with Hydrolix to support broadcasters, OTT platforms, and streaming companies with real-time observability across hybrid cloud and CDN environments.
BNP Paribas Fortis selects Springbok for social brief
The collaboration aims to strengthen the bank’s brand voice across social channels while ensuring consistent communication.
Guinness pairs cookies and pints for the holiday season
The collaboration brings together beer fans and dessert enthusiasts through six cookies developed either with the flavor of Guinness or as pairings for the brewery’s signature stout.
HEINZ courts millennials recreating sitcom-famous sandwich
The product aims to support a tradition embraced by many households as Thanksgiving has expanded into a multiday food occasion.
BARK lets dogs direct holiday ad, embraces ‘merry chaos’
After years of crafting narratives about canine life, BARK allowed Mia to shape the production with her own interpretation of holiday mayhem.
AI and device shifts reshape gaming industry, report
The study highlights how infrastructure, intelligence, and trust are becoming central to the sector, driven largely by expanding AI adoption and changing player expectations.
VML UK to lead AJ Bell’s CRM transformation
The partnership supports AJ Bell’s goal of strengthening customer engagement as it seeks to expand its Feel Good investing approach.
ABCS Insights and Ibotta partner on campaign measurement
Early studies across salty snacks, pet food, and carbonated beverages showed that Ibotta delivered sales lift above typical digital media and promotions benchmarks.
Ogilvy appoints Lyndsey Corona as U.S. CEO
She will oversee Advertising, PR, Social and Influence, Customer Experience, and Consulting, with a mandate to strengthen client value, develop talent, and drive growth across the market.
Gen Z reshapes Africa’s retail future, report
Surveying 6,000 consumers across Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, BCG found sentiment at its lowest (-23%) since 2018, with most consumers concerned about finances.
Accenture invests in Alembic to boost AI marketing intelligence
Alongside the investment, Accenture and Alembic have formed a strategic partnership designed to help clients measure marketing effectiveness in real time and use AI insights to drive revenue.
DEPT drives strategy behind Europe’s cashless thrift market
DEPT was responsible for influencer marketing, including the development of the event concept, and curated twelve of Germany’s trendiest fashion influencers as well as creators from France and Belgium.
Walgreens leans into holiday chaos in comedic campaign
The work centres on everyday holiday mishaps and the quick fixes that a stop at Walgreens can provide.
Vodafone revisits four decades of Christmas connections
The film, created by Leo UK, revisits four decades of Christmas moments shaped by evolving mobile technology.
American Family insurance expands storytelling with film series
The platform Insure carefully. Dream fearlessly. has supported the brand’s relationship with customers for years, and the series builds on that foundation with a focus on multigenerational impact.
E.ON highlights energy dependence with media blackouts
The Ad Break uses disrupted media moments to remind audiences that energy is often unnoticed until it fails.
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