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ndtv.comai10 hrs ago
Meta AI Ad Tools Alter Products and Generate Errors for Advertisers
Meta has added AI features to its advertising products in recent months. Several advertisers reported bugs that altered images, changed products, and required manual fixes. Business Insider reported the issues based on interviews with eight advertisers and agency executives.
order-order.comtechnology3 days ago
Ofcom Draft Rules Require Platforms to Curb Scam Ads, with Fines Possible
Ofcom released proposals requiring services such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok to act against fraudulent advertisements. More than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online. Non-compliant firms could face fines of £18 million or 10 percent of global…
The Vergetechnology4 days ago
Google Adds AI Disclosure Option to My Ad Center Panel
Google is introducing a feature that shows users when an ad was created or edited with AI. The option appears in the My Ad Center panel on Search, YouTube, and Discover.
Forbessports5 days ago
U.S. media rights for 2030 World Cup open at $1 billion
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup has drawn larger television audiences and advertising impressions than the 2022 event. Media companies are preparing bids for the 2030 and 2034 tournaments that could exceed prior deals.
indianexpress.comworld6 days ago
India Reports Child Sexual Abuse Imagery in Platform Ads
Indian authorities identified exploitative content appearing in advertisements on a major social media platform. The company that operates the service said it is in contact with officials.
bleedingcool.combusiness7 days ago
Sky to Acquire ITV Media Business for $2.16 Billion
Sky will purchase ITV's Media & Entertainment division for $2.16 billion in a transaction announced July 6, 2026. The deal combines ITV's free-to-air channels and ITVX with Sky's pay-TV and data systems.
news.sky.combusiness10 days ago
Instagram ran ads linking to child sexual abuse material on Telegram in India
BBC Eye investigators documented roughly 30 unique Instagram ads that used terms such as "rape video" and "child video" and directed users to Telegram channels selling the material for as little as 99 rupees. After the BBC reported the ads, Instagram initially declined to remove…
wwd.comtechnology12 days ago
Fizz expands college social app to Middle East markets
The app now operates at more than 800 U.S. colleges and reports over one million users. Revenue is being generated while the company seeks additional capital through a SAFE investment capped at $200 million.
forbes.combusiness14 days ago
Cannes Lions 2026 featured creator hub and brand-hosted parties on the beach and in the hills
Forbes reported that platforms hosted multiple creator-focused parties and activations during the advertising festival. More than 200 top creators attended an official beach hub behind the Palais. Events included breakfasts, concerts, and a final dinner on advertising's future.
pymnts.combusiness18 days ago
Walmart to Pay $1.4 Billion for French Connected-TV Ad Firm Vibe.co
The deal expands Walmart Connect into connected television and streaming ads aimed at smaller brands. It follows the retailer's 2024 purchase of Vizio and comes under new CEO John Furner.
thedispatch.comworld18 days ago
Campaigns Increase Use of AI Tools in Political Advertising
Campaign staff are incorporating artificial intelligence into advertising production. Some view the technology as a way to expand messaging reach while others raise questions about its use.
technology20 days ago
Pinterest CEO Says Platform Runs Over 80 Billion Searches a Month, Mostly Commercial and Visual
Bill Ready said the platform processes over 80 billion searches monthly during an interview at the Cannes Lions festival. More than half are commercial, and the company has quadrupled ad revenue growth since 2022.
gamereactor.eutechnology20 days ago
Dettol Removes Ad After Backlash in China Over Gender Portrayal
Dettol withdrew a five-minute advertisement in China after users accused it of objectifying women. The company stated the ad was intended to criticize gender stereotypes but acknowledged it had offended viewers.
New York Postpolitics21 days ago
Airplane Tows Abortion-Pill Mail-Order Ad Over US Open at Shinnecock Hills
A plane flew an ad for mail-order abortion pills above the third round of the tournament on Saturday. The flight was arranged by a Massachusetts nonprofit and lasted roughly 90 minutes.
mumbrella.com.auai21 days ago
Samba TV Acquires Bestever AI, Names Its CEO Director of Product
Samba TV has acquired Bestever AI, a GenAI ads platform founded in 2023. Bestever founder Apoorva Govind will become Director of Product at Samba TV and lead AI strategy. Deadline reported the deal.
ai22 days ago
Cannes Lions 2025 Begins Monday With Over 13,000 Attendees Expected
The annual advertising festival begins in Cannes, France, as brands and creators meet amid record influencer spending forecasts and major agency acquisitions.
androidheadlines.comtechnology22 days ago
Brands post AI-generated influencer content on Instagram without disclosure
An investigation found several companies using AI-generated images and videos to promote products on Instagram. The content shows people appearing to use the products but does not indicate the individuals are not real. No U.S. or UK rules currently require disclosure of AI-genera…
forbes.comworld24 days ago
Kalshi and Polymarket Launch Athlete Ad Campaigns Ahead of World Cup and NBA Finals
The prediction market platform has signed deals with Lionel Messi, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Modrić and others to promote its sports-focused trading products.
ai26 days ago
Disney to Test AI Tool for Creating TV Ads in July
Disney will begin testing an AI system that generates scripts, video, and music for television commercials next month. The tool targets small and medium advertisers without existing video assets.
The Independentpolitics27 days ago
UK Regulator Bans Pure Cremation TV Ad for Implying an Attended Funeral
The Advertising Standards Authority prohibited a January television advertisement after finding it implied an attended ceremony that Pure Cremation’s standard plan does not include. Twelve viewers complained about the spot.
Forbessports28 days ago
FIFA Men’s World Cup Begins in United States for First Time Since 1994
The tournament opened last week with the United States as co-host. Advertisers are using global players and Spanish-language content to reach domestic audiences.
foxnews.compolitics31 days ago
Trump Posts Preview of Campaign Ad Set to Air on UFC Broadcast This Sunday
President Trump posted a preview of the new advertisement on Truth Social. The full spot is scheduled to air during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.
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thehollywoodgossip.comworld32 days ago
Actress appears in commercial for Israeli residential project
Gwyneth Paltrow stars in a television advertisement for a luxury residential development in Herzliya, Israel. The ad has drawn online criticism from some social media users.
japantimes.co.jpworld32 days ago
Seven-Eleven Japan to form retail-media venture with Dentsu and CyberAgent
Seven-Eleven Japan will launch a joint venture on September 1 to run digital advertising on in-store screens and its app. The new firm will use purchase data, weather, time of day, and inventory levels to place ads.
The Bbcbusiness34 days ago
ASA Bans Beauty Pie LED Mask 'Clinically Proven' Claim, Citing Small Trial Without Placebo
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Beauty Pie lacked sufficient evidence for its claim that the C-Wave Light Facial LED mask was clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks.
The Daily Callerpolitics34 days ago
Group Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Targeting Texas Senate Candidate
A conservative nonprofit is running a six-figure television and digital ad buy against Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The 15-second spot uses AI-generated video and altered lyrics from a musical to criticize his past statements on gender-related policies.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics34 days ago
Democratic Group Begins $50 Million Ad Campaign Targeting House and Senate Races
American Bridge 21st Century is launching a $50 million advertising effort in more than a dozen congressional contests. The campaign begins Tuesday and focuses on districts and states currently held by Republicans.
koreaboo.comworld35 days ago
Kim Soo-hyun to Film Philippines Brand Advertisement in July
The actor will participate in a domestic advertisement shoot on July 14 for a Philippines fashion brand. His agency confirmed the schedule on June 9, marking his first public work since March 2025.
mumbrella.com.aubusiness41 days ago
Ad-Supported Streaming Now 48% of U.S. SVOD Subscriptions, Up From 39% Two Years Ago
Ad tiers now represent nearly half of all U.S. SVOD subscriptions and drove more than three-fourths of net additions in Q1 2026, according to Antenna data reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
ai46 days ago
OpenAI Adds Ads to ChatGPT, Software Firms Lead Early Placements
OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in February and expanded access in May. Data from two adtech firms show software ads make up the largest share of placements so far.
cnet.comworld47 days ago
Roku Updates Home Screen for First Time in Ten Years
Roku introduced a redesigned home screen interface. The change is the platform's first major update in a decade and is intended to create space for additional advertising.
zerohedge.combusiness50 days ago
Two Billboards in New York City Present Contrasting Messages on AI
Two billboards appeared in New York City, one promoting AI employees and one highlighting concerns about AI use of creative work. The displays reflect differing positions on artificial intelligence in employment and content creation.
Fox Newspolitics52 days ago
Republican Groups Reserve $11 Million for Attorney General Ads in Five States
Republican attorneys general organizations have placed $11 million in television advertising reservations for attorney general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia and Kansas. The purchases target the November 2026 elections and focus on public safety and immigration…
Forbesai53 days ago
Marketers Shift Focus to Measurable Business Results in Advertising
Marketing teams now prioritize real-time business outcomes over traditional reach and impression metrics. AI tools are accelerating campaign adjustments and expanding discovery channels. Industry leaders say performance data now guides decisions across multiple platforms.
citizen.co.zaworld55 days ago
Advertising Authority Bans DNA Self-Swab Kit Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Enough's online posts made unproven claims about DNA evidence from self-swab kits and rape statistics. The company has updated its wording after the decision.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance56 days agoUpdated
California Judge Orders Kars4Kids to Stop Broadcasting Jingle in State
A California superior court judge ruled that the Kars4Kids nonprofit violated false advertising laws and must stop airing its jingle in the state. The decision follows a lawsuit that challenged the organization's advertising practices.
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Washington Examinerpolitics57 days ago
Group Launches Ad Supporting Trump Policies for Seniors Ahead of Midterms
Seniors Matter for America will air a 30-second television and digital ad in the Washington, D.C., market on Monday. The ad highlights President Trump's actions on Social Security taxes, prescription drug costs, and Medicare.
deadline.comfinance58 days ago
Creator Content Featured in Media Upfront Presentations to Advertisers
Media companies highlighted creator content during annual upfront pitches to advertisers this week. Ad spending on creator content reached $37 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit $44 billion in 2026.
The Bbctechnology58 days ago
Social Media Ads and Content Shaped Voter Exposure in Welsh Election
Parties spent tens of thousands of pounds on targeted social media advertising during the recent Welsh Senedd election. Fictional voter profiles tracked different content streams on major platforms. Spending and messaging varied across parties and reached users unevenly.
deadline.comworld59 days ago
Joe Sedelmaier, Director of Many 1970s and 1980s Television Commercials, Dies
Npr remembered the advertising director on May 15, 2026, in an obituary segment on All Things Considered. The 2:27 audio report by Mallory Yu and Jeanette Woods highlighted commercials whose characters and catchphrases entered popular culture.
New York Posttechnology60 days ago
Meta and Google Fund Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights to Teach Kids Digital Moderation and Safety
The tech companies provided tens of millions of dollars to children's organizations that reached hundreds of thousands of kids and parents with lessons on personal responsibility and screen time. Reuters reviewed internal documents showing Meta's strategy began several years ago…
digiday.comtechnology61 days ago
YouTube Unveils New Creator-Hosted Shows at Advertiser Event
The platform unveiled a slate of original series including a Trevor Noah travel show, an Alex Cooper Met Gala documentary and a new Kareem Rahma project. YouTube highlighted its 12.7 percent share of TV viewing and more than 3 million eligible creators as it courts advertisers. T…
politics62 days ago
Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About Network Airing Dispute at Disney Presentation
Jimmy Kimmel referenced a recent dispute with the president during a roughly 10-minute monologue at Disney's upfront presentation. He joked about not expecting to appear before the audience again and referenced past attempts to remove him from the air. The remarks came one day be…
finance62 days ago
MrBeast to Launch Membership Program Combining Philanthropy, Exclusive Content and Challenges
Beast Industries executives unveiled the initiative at an invite-only breakfast in Manhattan during TV upfronts week. Jimmy Donaldson and senior leaders pitched the world's biggest YouTuber as a diversified entertainment company reaching the equivalent of two Super Bowl audiences…
Nbc Newsworld62 days ago
Meta Allows Repeat Scam Ads Targeting Seniors on Facebook and Instagram
A report released Tuesday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that scam ads targeting seniors generated an estimated 215 million impressions on Facebook over the past year, with 73 percent viewed by users over 65. The ads often used fake images or videos of celebritie…
ww2.kqed.orgtechnology63 days ago
Santa Clara County Sues Meta Over Scam Advertisements
Santa Clara County, California, filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. alleging the company knowingly facilitates and profits from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The county counsel said the ads targeted seniors and families with fraudulent financial products,…
The Vergetechnology63 days agoUpdated
TikTok Ends Free Ad Opt-Out for UK Users, Launches £3.99 Ad-Free Subscription
TikTok announced on May 11, 2026, that it will begin notifying users about its new TikTok Ad-Free subscription from Monday, with rollout over the coming months. The £3.99 monthly plan removes company-delivered ads and stops use of subscriber data for advertising. The move follows…
thewrap.comworld63 days ago
Fox Schedules ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Premiere for January 2027
Fox announced its reboot of the iconic television series Baywatch will not air this fall but will instead premiere in late January 2027. Network executives cited a strong track record of successful midseason launches and existing advertising partnerships already secured for the p…
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Deadlinebusiness66 days ago
Media Companies Present 2026 Upfronts In New York Next Week
Eight media companies and streamers will present their advertising sales events in Manhattan from May 11 to May 13. The schedule features familiar venues with some location changes for three participants. Overall upfront spending declined last year while digital advertising conti…
benzinga.comtechnology68 days ago
Snap Reports Q1 Revenue Up 12%, Returns to DAU Growth and Strong Free Cash Flow
Snap reported first-quarter revenue of $1.53 billion and 483 million daily active users on May 6, 2026, beating user expectations while matching sales forecasts. The company disclosed it had amicably ended its relationship with Perplexity, a generative AI startup, and issued Q2 s…
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investopedia.com (News photo)finance68 days ago
Entravision Communications Shares Rise 85% After Reporting Q1 Revenue Growth
Entravision Communications reported first-quarter revenue of $196 million, up 114% year-over-year. The company's Advertising Technology & Services segment drove the increase with a 204% revenue jump. Shares surged 85.18% to $7.37 in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
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OpenAI Launches Beta Self-Serve Ads Manager in ChatGPT
OpenAI began rolling out a beta version of a self-serve ads manager in its ChatGPT platform on May 5, 2026. The company is gradually expanding access to more businesses. Testing and refinements to the ads manager experience are ongoing.
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Washington Examinerpolitics69 days ago
NRSC Releases Ad Criticizing Ossoff's Immigration Votes Amid GOP Push for $70 Billion Enforcement Funding
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a 30-second digital ad criticizing Sen. Jon Ossoff's votes on immigration, linking them to President Trump's deportation agenda. The ad coincides with GOP plans to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill via budget rec…
Fox Newspolitics70 days ago
Melania Trump's Adviser Calls for Advertiser Boycott of Jimmy Kimmel's Show Over Parody Skit
Marc Beckman, senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump, called for advertisers to drop Jimmy Kimmel's show and for ABC to terminate his employment. The call follows Melania Trump's criticism of Kimmel's parody at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Beckman cited…
fastcompany.comworld74 days ago
Aerie Launches Campaign Highlighting Realistic Beauty and Criticizing AI Limitations
American Eagle Outfitters' Aerie brand released a new advertising campaign last month featuring actor Pamela Anderson. The campaign emphasizes the brand's policy against retouching photos and adds a pledge against using AI-generated bodies or people. This builds on Aerie's 2014 c…
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finance74 days agoUpdated
Meta Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 33%, Stock Drops 7% After Hours
Meta Platforms Inc. posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings with 33% year-over-year revenue growth driven by advertising. The company announced higher capital expenditures for 2026. Shares fell more than 7% after the release as capital spending and user growth missed Wall…
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entrepreneur.combusiness77 days ago
Amazon's Australian Revenue Reaches $4.77 Billion in 2025
Amazon's operations in Australia generated $4.77 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 25.1 percent increase from the previous year. The growth was driven by advertising, subscriptions, and merchant fees, which surpassed revenue from product sales. The company continues to expand…
eonline.compolitics81 days ago
Adriana Lima and Daughters Appear in Victoria's Secret Mother's Day Campaign
Supermodel Adriana Lima features in Victoria's Secret's new Mother's Day campaign alongside her daughters Valentina and Sienna. The campaign includes other models such as Jasmine Tookes and Elsa Hosk with their children. It promotes matching pajama and cami sets in various colors…
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Entertainment Journalist Kristi Cook Partners with The Roost for Podcast Weekly Teacap
Entertainment journalist Kristi Cook has entered a one-year audio-video partnership with The Roost podcast network for her show Weekly Teacap. The deal focuses on expanding advertising, sponsorship, and distribution opportunities. Cook retains full ownership and creative control…
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FTC Negotiates Antitrust Settlements in Advertiser Boycott Investigation
The Federal Trade Commission is negotiating antitrust settlements with targets of its investigation into alleged advertiser boycotts of online platforms. An agency lawyer disclosed this during a federal appeals court hearing. The investigation includes platforms such as Elon Musk…
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